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S. 2520

Introduced

Newborn Care Improvement Act

Introduced 2/9/2016•114th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-702.

5/24/2016 • Senate

Summary

Newborn Care Improvement Act

This bill increases from 7 to 14 the number of days that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may furnish health care services, including post-delivery care, to the newborn child of a woman veteran who delivered the child in a VA facility or another facility pursuant to a VA contract for such services.

Introduced in Senate • 2/9/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Child healthCongressional oversightVeterans' medical careWomen's health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Democrat • MN

Sponsored 2/9/2016

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

R-NC

Joined 2/9/2016

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

February 9, 2016

Committee Review

May 24, 2016

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-702.

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Introduced in Senate2/9/2016

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Current StatusIntroduced
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