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H.R. 6237

Enacted

PRC for Native Veterans Act

Introduced 3/12/2020•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 116-311.

1/5/2021

Summary

Proper and Reimbursed Care for Native Veterans Act or the PRC for Native Veterans Act

This bill specifies that the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense must reimburse the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations for health care services provided to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans, regardless of whether such services are provided directly by the IHS, tribes, or tribal organizations, through purchased/referred care, or through contracts for travel.

Public Law • 1/5/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Native Americans
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIndian social and development programsMinority healthVeterans' medical care

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

3
Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]

Democrat • AZ-7

Sponsored 3/12/2020

Cosponsors (4)

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Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2]

R-OK-2

Joined 3/12/2020

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Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]

D-AZ-1

Joined 4/21/2020

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Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

R-OK-4

Joined 4/21/2020

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Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5]

D-OK-5

Joined 7/9/2020

Enacted into Law

Public Law 116-311

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 12, 2020

Committee Review

July 22, 2020

Floor Debate

November 16, 2020

Passed Chamber

November 16, 2020

Other Chamber

December 20, 2020

President

December 24, 2020

Enacted into Law

January 5, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-311.

Text Versions (6)

Referred in Senate11/17/2020
Reported in House11/16/2020
Engrossed in House11/16/2020
Introduced in House3/12/2020

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusEnacted
Cosponsors4