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Veterans Medical Access Act
1/11/2023, 1:29 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 288
Veterans Medical Access Act
Authorizes payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible.
Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the travel program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 288
Bill HR 288 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2015. Bill HR 288 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2015. Bill HR 288's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 6, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 288
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 288
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Disability and paralysis
- Hearing, speech, and vision care
- Neurological disorders
- Transportation costs
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Veterans' medical care
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 288
Veterans Medical Access Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.
Veterans Medical Access Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 288
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