Senate Bill 1527
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protecting Access to Care for Veterans Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 11, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1527
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
Protecting Access to Care for Veterans Act of 2017
This bill authorizes and appropriates funds to be available without fiscal year limitation to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the sole purpose of providing veterans health care and medical services under the Veterans Choice Program.
July 11, 2017
07/11/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
07/11/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:08 PM