Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3932
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 24, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 24, 2019
Latest Action
Aug 14, 2019
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
3932
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.
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House Votes (0)
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
July 24, 2019
Actions (3)
08/14/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/24/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/24/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:25 PM