To amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the performance of Department of Veterans Affairs disability examinations by non-Department physicians pursuant to contracts, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the performance of Department of Veterans Affairs disability examinations by non-Department physicians pursuant to contracts, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators. The main policy domain is Government Operations, Healthcare, Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
federal agencies and legislative administrators may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section HD657B120BF3F480690311B6A238AEF33: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2024.
- Section HDE698A3A50F9449EBC0EC984E568D6F1: 2. Permanent authority for contract physicians to perform Department of Veterans Affairs disability examinations Subchapter I of chapter 51 of title 38, United...
- Section HAB731E840D2649459FC72059B11B53C8: 5103B. Performance of disability examinations by contract physicians A medical examination conducted under section 5103A(d) of this title that is carried out...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the performance of Department of Veterans Affairs disability examinations by non-Department physicians pursuant to contracts, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators.
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations, Healthcare, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the performance of Department of Veterans Affairs disability examinations by non-Department physicians pursuant to contracts, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting federal agencies and legislative administrators.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- federal agencies and legislative administrators
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Ciscomani (for himself, Ms. Perez, Mr. Scott Franklin of …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
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