H.R. 1972 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
VA Billing Accountability Act
H.R. 1972 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 6, 2017, sponsored by Lloyd Smucker with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
VA Billing Accountability Act (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to waive the requirement that a veteran make copayments for medication, hospital care, nursing home care, or medical services if the veteran received copayment notification more than 180 days after the medical service or receipt of medication and such delay was caused by VA error.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lloyd Smucker (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 45 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (May 22, 2018)
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