Veterans Access to Care Act

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 115th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

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1 cosponsor · 1 R

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This bill automatically designates medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as health professional shortage areas, therefore allowing primary care providers at VA hopsitals to participate in the National Health Service Corps program and receive scholarships or loan repayment.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Nov 2, 2017

Veterans Access to Care Act

Individuals may not participate in both the VA's Health Professionals Education Assistance Program and the National Health Service Corps program.

The Department of Health and Human Services, in carrying out the National Health Service Corps program, must consult with the VA regarding health professional shortage areas that are VA medical facilities.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Veterans Access to Care Act

Latest action (Nov 3, 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 2, 2017

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.