Veterans' Medical Care

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A resolution to honor and recognize the patriotism and service to the United States provided by Veterans Service Organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. [SR-143] [Veterans ] [Public Health ] [Disaster Relief ]
A resolution to honor and recognize the patriotism and service to the United States provided by Veterans Service Organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders Senate Committee On Veterans' Affairs Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 04/21/2021

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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care from the Department of Veterans Affairs to include veterans of World War II. [S.1040] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Veterans ] [Senior Citizens ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care from the Department of Veterans Affairs to include veterans of World War II.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 07/28/2021

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CARA 3.0 Act of 2021 [S.987] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Mental Health ]
A bill to provide support with respect to the prevention of, treatment for, and recovery from, substance use disorder.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/25/2021

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Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2021 [S.952] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Military ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to toxins, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 04/28/2021

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DUMP Opioids Act Dispose Unused Medications and Prescription Opioids Act [S.957] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Public Health ]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs have physical locations for the disposal of controlled substances medications.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Kennedy Became Public Law No: 117-29. (txt | Pdf) on 07/29/2021

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PAWS Act of 2021 Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2021 [S.951] [Animals ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Grants ] [Funding ] [Human Services ]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 06/23/2021

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Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act TEAM Act [S.927] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ] [Public Health ]
A bill to improve the provision of health care and other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 04/28/2021

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TEAM Act Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act [HB-2127] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ] [Public Health ] [Military ]
To improve the provision of health care and other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans who were exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/16/2021

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Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021 [S.894] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ]
A bill to identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Margaret Hassan Became Public Law No: 117-67. (txt | Pdf) on 11/30/2021

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Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act of 2021 [HB-2151] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Military ] [Public Health ]
To identify and refer members of the Armed Forces with a health care occupation who are separating from the Armed Forces for potential employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Latta Introduced In House on 03/23/2021

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VA Supply Chain Resiliency Act [S.887] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ]
A bill make certain improvements relating to the supply chain of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jon Tester Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Ordered To Be Reported Without Amendment Favorably. on 07/28/2021

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Veterans and Family Information Act [HB-2093] [Veterans ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ]
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make all fact sheets of the Department of Veterans Affairs available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and other commonly spoken languages, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Became Public Law No: 117-62. (txt | Pdf) on 11/22/2021

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VA Supply Chain Resiliency Act [HB-2082] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ]
To make certain improvements relating to the supply chain of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ro Khanna Subcommittee On Oversight And Investigations Discharged. on 05/04/2021

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Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act [HB-2111] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Healthcare ] [Public Safety ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Law Enforcement ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with firefighting.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 06/16/2021

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Federal Building Clean Jobs Act of 2021 [HB-2060] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Construction ] [Climate Change ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Safety ]
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to fund job-creating improvements in energy and resiliency for Federal buildings, to enable a portfolio of clean buildings by 2030, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Oversight And Investigations. on 06/16/2021

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GREEN Building Jobs Act of 2021 GSA Resilient, Energy Efficient, and Net-Zero Building Jobs Act of 2021 [S.832] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Construction ] [Climate Change ]
A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to fund job-creating improvements in energy and resiliency for Federal buildings managed by the General Services Administration, to enable a portfolio of clean buildings by 2030, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 03/18/2021

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Veterans Infertility Treatment Act of 2021 [HB-1957] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide coverage for infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 09/21/2022

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Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021 [S.796] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ] [Public Health ]
A bill to codify maternity care coordination programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins Became Public Law No: 117-69. (txt | Pdf) on 11/30/2021

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Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act of 2021 [HB-1972] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the list of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam to include hypertension, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 06/16/2021

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To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, located at 400 College Drive, Middleburg, Florida, the "A.K. Baker VA Clinic". [HB-1960] [Veterans ]
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic, located at 400 College Drive, Middleburg, Florida, the "A.K. Baker VA Clinic".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/16/2021

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