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Medal of Honor Priority Care Act
1/11/2023, 1:29 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 272
Medal of Honor Priority Care Act
Increases, from third to first, the priority for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system given to medal of honor recipients, regardless of the date on which the medal is awarded.
Makes medal of honor recipients eligible for VA: (1) hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary care; (2) extended care services for non-service-connected disabilities, without having to make a copayment for such services; and (3) medications, without having to make a copayment for such medications.
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Current Status of Bill HR 272
Bill HR 272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2015. Bill HR 272 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2015. Bill HR 272's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . as of July 22, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 272
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 272
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Hospital care
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Prescription drugs
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' organizations and recognition
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 272
Medal of Honor Priority Care Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Medal of Honor Priority Care Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 272
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