House Bill 7879
116th Congress(2019-2020)
VA Telehealth Expansion Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7879
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
VA Telehealth Expansion Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to entities for the expansion of telehealth capabilities and provision of telehealth services to veterans through the VA and the Veterans Community Care Program. The VA must give preference to entities that represent veterans in rural or highly rural areas or entities that operate in a medically underserved community.
An entity seeking to establish a telehealth access point for veterans without grant funding is authorized to enter into an agreement with the VA to establish such access point.
The VA must assess and report on the barriers veterans face in accessing telehealth services.
July 30, 2020
09/30/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/10/2020
Committee Hearings Held.
07/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:46 PM