H.R. 3473 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Veterans Eye Treatment Safety (VETS) Act of 2003
H.R. 3473 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Nov 6, 2003, sponsored by John Sullivan with 74 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 6, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 74
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Veterans Eye Treatment Safety (VETS) Act of 2003 - Allows eye surgery at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility, or facility under contract with the Department, to be performed only by a licensed medical doctor or licensed doctor of osteopathy.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Sullivan (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 6, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Nov 13, 2003)
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- H.R. 3038: Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act of 2003
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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