House Bill 1216
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Modernizing Veterans’ Health Care Eligibility Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 23, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1216
Congress
117
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
Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Act
This bill establishes the Commission on Eligibility to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The President must require the VA and other relevant agencies to implement recommendations set forth by the commission that are feasible, advisable, and can be implemented without further legislative action.
February 23, 2021
06/22/2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
04/23/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/23/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
02/23/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:43:11 PM