House Bill 5024
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care coverage provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the transition of members of the Armed Forces from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5024
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital care and medical services to recently discharged or released veterans during the one-year period following their discharge or release from active service or active reserve status. Such veterans shall be eligible for care even if they fail to enroll in the VA health care system.
The Department of Labor must promote the expanded eligibility for such VA care to members of the Armed Forces transitioning from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life through the Transition Assistance Program. In addition, the VA must publish notification of the expanded eligibility for such care on a VA website.
November 8, 2019
12/02/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
12/02/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
11/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/08/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1409)
11/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:02:33 AM