US HB3414 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on July 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-08-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-08-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Veterans Access to Orthotic and Prosthetic Care Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that: (1) each VA prosthetist and orthotist and each VA employee who provides prosthetic or orthotic services meets all current certification and licensing requirements, and (2) each VA orthotic or prosthetic facility and laboratory that provides prosthetic and orthotic services is certified by one of the nationally recognized accrediting bodies.
Title
Veterans Access to Orthotic and Prosthetic Care Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH] | Rep. Joyce Beatty [D-OH] | Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2015-07-29 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2015-07-29 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Licensing and registrations
Veterans' medical care
Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Licensing and registrations
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3414/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr3414/BILLS-114hr3414ih.pdf |
