House Bill 5938 - Veterans Exam Expansion Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-10-12

Recent Activity

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.

Alternative Names

Veterans Exam Expansion Act of 2023

Veterans Exam Expansion Act of 2023

Veterans Exam Expansion Act of 2023

To amend the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 and the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 to improve the temporary licensure requirements for contract health care professionals who perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Congressional oversight

Health personnel

Licensing and registrations

Public contracts and procurement

Veterans' medical care

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]

Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]

Committees and Subcommittees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

James C. Moylan

Veterans Exam Expansion Act of 2023

8/9/2024, 8:26 AM
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 5938
Introduced on
2023-10-12
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/18/2024
Text
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996 and the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 to improve the temporary licensure requirements for contract health care professionals who perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Health personnel•
Licensing and registrations•
Public contracts and procurement•
Veterans' medical care

Comments

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Member:  James C. Moylan

Recent Activity

Latest Action7/18/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.