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Senate Bill 2193
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 5, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 5, 2017
Latest Action
Mar 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2193
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Johnny Isakson
Georgia
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017

This bill establishes a Veterans Community Care Program to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care services to covered veterans through non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care providers under specified circumstances. This program replaces the Veterans Choice Program.

The VA shall develop: (1) an education program for veterans about their VA health care options, (2) processes to ensure safe opioid prescribing practices by non-VA health care providers; and (3) criteria to designate VA medical centers, ambulatory care facilities, and community based outpatient clinics as underserved facilities.

The bill: (1) modifies the definitions of medical facility, major medical facility project, and major medical facility lease; and (2) establishes specified pilot programs.

The VA family caregiver program is expanded.

The VA shall implement a new information technology system.

Text (1)
Placed on Calendar Senate
December 5, 2017
Actions (4)
03/07/2018
By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 115-212.
12/05/2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 273.
12/05/2017
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Isakson. Without written report.
12/05/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 2, 2022 5:57:19 AM
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