US HB2138 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on April 8 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-08 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 8 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-08 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient dental services and treatment to low-income veterans. Currently, only certain veterans, including those suffering from service-connected issues, are eligible for dental services through the VA.
Title
Dental Care for Low-Income Veterans Act
Sponsors
Rep. Scott Tipton [R-CO] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-04-08 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
2019-04-08 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Dental care
Health care coverage and access
Poverty and welfare assistance
Veterans' medical care
Dental care
Health care coverage and access
Poverty and welfare assistance
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2138/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2138/BILLS-116hr2138ih.pdf |