House Bill 4242
115th Congress(2017-2018)
VA Care in the Community Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 3, 2017
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
4242
Congress
115
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 Care in the Community Act
This bill establishes a process through which veterans may receive health care through private health care providers.
03/05/2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 444.
03/05/2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-585.
12/19/2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9.
12/19/2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
12/19/2017
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
11/03/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
11/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:07 PM