House Bill 6997
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Veterans Prescription Flexibility Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6997
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
Veterans Prescription Flexibility Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay for prescriptions written by an eligible health care provider during a public health emergency (as declared by the Department of Health and Human Services) for up to a 90-day supply of drugs.
Under the bill, Veterans Community Care Program providers or providers who are eligible to enter into Veterans Care Agreements are considered eligible health care providers.
May 22, 2020
09/30/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/22/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/22/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:50 PM