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US HB1972

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends title 38, United States Code, Section 1703(a)(2) to establish when VA Community Care Program referrals become valid
  • Requires that the validity period for a veteran's referral to a non-VA healthcare provider begins on the date of the veteran's first appointment with that outside provider
  • Addresses referrals made by VA health care providers to non-Department providers for care or services under the Community Care Program
  • Introduced by Rep. Miller-Meeks on March 10, 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Legislative Description

START Act of 2025 Standardizing Treatment and Referral Times Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health3/27/2025
Veterans' Affairs3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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