US HB2628 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 10-4)
Status: Introduced on May 9 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-03-12 - Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Addresses dental care programs for veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish administrative support to a dental care provider that provides services to a veteran that would not be covered by VA benefits. The bill also requires the VA to implement a pilot program to provide free outpatient dental services and treatment, and related dental appliances, to eligible veterans. Eligible veterans are those who are (1) enrolled in the VA health care system but are not eligible for VA dental care, (2) not receiving regular periodontal care, (3) between 40 and 70 years old, and (4) diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

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Title

VET CARE Act of 2019 Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2019

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-03-12HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2020-03-12HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-03-12HouseSubcommittee on Health Discharged.
2019-09-11HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
2019-05-29HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2019-05-09HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2019-05-09HouseIntroduced in House

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