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S. 925

Introduced

VETS Act of 2017

Introduced 4/25/2017•115th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

1/5/2018 • House

Summary

Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act of 2017 or the VETS Act of 2017

This bill allows a licensed health care professional of the Department of Veterans Affairs to practice his or her profession using telemedicine at any location in any state, regardless of where the professional or patient is located.

Introduced in Senate • 4/25/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesLicensing and registrationsVeterans' medical care

Amendments (1)

This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.

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Congressional Votes (0)

No recorded votes yet

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Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (13)

Party Breakdown

6
Democrats
7
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Republican • IA

Sponsored 4/25/2017

Cosponsors (12)

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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

D-HI

Joined 4/25/2017

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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

R-IA

Joined 5/1/2017

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Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]

R-UT

Joined 5/1/2017

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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

R-NC

Joined 5/1/2017

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Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]

D-MT

Joined 5/1/2017

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Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

R-AR

Joined 5/4/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

April 25, 2017

Committee Review

January 3, 2018

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Floor Debate

January 3, 2018

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

January 4, 2018

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Engrossed in Senate1/3/2018
Introduced in Senate4/25/2017

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors12