House Bill 7017
115th Congress(2017-2018)
eVETS Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 2, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7017
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
Enhancing Veterans' Experience with Telehealth Services Act or the eVETS Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a demonstration program to expand telemedicine services for veterans who are enrolled as patients in the VA, live in rural areas, and have certain mental health disorders. The VA must inform these veterans of the opportunity to participate in such program and provide them with information on how they can participate.
October 2, 2018
10/02/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
10/02/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
10/02/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:17 PM