Senate Bill 115
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Veterans Transplant Coverage Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 12, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
115
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Veterans Transplant Coverage Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide for an operation on a live donor to carry out a transplant procedure for an eligible veteran, notwithstanding that the live donor may not be eligible for VA health care.
The VA shall furnish to such a donor any care or services that may be required before and after such procedure.
January 12, 2017
07/11/2017
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-320.
01/12/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/12/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:08 PM