Veterans Health Equity Act of 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 12, 2011

Veterans Health Equity Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to each of the 48 contiguous states, to ensure that veterans eligible for hospital care and medical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have access to: (1) at least one full-service VA medical center in the state, or (2) hospital care and medical services comparable to that provided in full-service VA medical centers through contract with other health providers in the state. Makes such requirement effective only to the extent and in amounts provided in advance in appropriations Acts.

Directs the Secretary to report to Congress on compliance with such requirement, including its effect on improving the quality and standards of veterans' care.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Guinta, Frank C. [R-NH-1] · R–NH

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2]

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May 27, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 12, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 12, 2011
Introduced in House
May 12, 2011
Introduced in House

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S 910 · Veterans Health Equity Act of 2011

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