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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires requirement that Secretary of Veterans Affairs furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service Title 38, United States Code, is amended— in section 1701(6), by striking as described. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Veterans, Healthcare, and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires requirement that Secretary of Veterans Affairs furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service Title 38, United States Code, is amended— in section 1701(6), by striking as described...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires requirement that Secretary of Veterans Affairs furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service Title 38, United States Code, is amended— in section 1701(6), by striking as described.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Healthcare, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill requires requirement that Secretary of Veterans Affairs furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service Title 38, United States Code, is amended— in section 1701(6), by striking as described.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Brownley introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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