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H.R. 3452

Introduced

Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act

Introduced 5/20/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

7/14/2021 • House

Summary

Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act

This bill eliminates veterans' copayments for medication, hospital care, and medical services related to preventive health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The bill expands the definition of preventive health services to include (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to women, the preventive care and screenings provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of January 1, 2017.

Introduced in House • 5/20/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Drug therapyHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careImmunology and vaccinationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsVeterans' medical careWomen's health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (31)

Party Breakdown

28
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]

Democrat • IL-14

Sponsored 5/20/2021

Cosponsors (30)

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Rep. Gonzalez, Anthony [R-OH-16]

R-OH-16

Joined 5/20/2021

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Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]

R-NY-1

Joined 5/20/2021

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Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]

D-CA-37

Joined 7/19/2021

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Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]

D-CA-53

Joined 7/19/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 20, 2021

Committee Review

July 14, 2021

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House5/20/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors30