H.R. 577 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use existing authorities to furnish health care at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to veterans who live more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest medical facility of the Department that furnishes the care sought by the veteran.
H.R. 577 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 27, 2015, sponsored by Ryan K. Zinke with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use the Secretary's existing authority to furnish health care to veterans at non-VA facilities to provide health care at non-VA facilities to veterans who reside more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA medical facility providing the care they seek.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ryan K. Zinke (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 6, 2015)
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