H.R. 4556 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4556 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Dec 5, 2017, sponsored by Carol Shea-Porter with 28 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 5, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
This bill makes all veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system eligible for VA-provided dental services by removing certain dental service restrictions. The bill phases in eligibility over four years based upon existing eligibility, degree of service-connected disability or other disability, prisoner of war status, award of a Purple Heart, financial need, or VA health care eligibility.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 5, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 5, 2017)
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