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House Bill 2628
116th Congress(2019-2020)
VET CARE Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 9, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 9, 2019
Latest Action
Mar 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
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
2628
Congress
116
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
Gus Bilirakis
Florida
Republican
Paul Gosar
Arizona
Democrat
Mike Levin
California
Democrat
Alcee L. Hastings
Florida
Republican
Brian Mast
Florida
Republican
Greg Steube
Florida
Republican
Michael Waltz
Florida
Republican
Ross Spano
Florida
Republican
Drew Ferguson
Georgia
Democrat
Jeff Van Drew
New Jersey
Democrat
Josh Gottheimer
New Jersey
Republican
Lee Zeldin
New York
Republican
Jenniffer González-Colón
Puerto Rico
Democrat
Joe Cunningham
South Carolina
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence through Examinations Act of 2019 or the VET CARE Act of 2019

This bill addresses dental care programs for veterans. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish administrative support to a dental care provider that provides services to a veteran that would not be covered by VA benefits.

The bill also requires the VA to implement a pilot program to provide free outpatient dental services and treatment, and related dental appliances, to eligible veterans. Eligible veterans are those who are (1) enrolled in the VA health care system but are not eligible for VA dental care, (2) not receiving regular periodontal care, (3) between 40 and 70 years old, and (4) diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Text (1)
Introduced in House
May 9, 2019
Actions (7)
03/12/2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
03/12/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
03/12/2020
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
09/11/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
05/29/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/09/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/09/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:25:36 PM
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