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A joint resolution approving the request of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a waiver under section 1703E(f) of title 38, United States Code.

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of SJRES 61

This joint resolution approves the request of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a waiver of specified statutory requirements for the purposes of implementing a pilot program as a part of the VA's Center for Innovation for Care and Payment. Specifically, the VA needs a waiver of certain dental care eligibility requirements in order to implement a pilot program focused on expanding veteran access to dental care services.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 61

Bill SJRES 61 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2019. Bill SJRES 61 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 12, 2019.  Bill SJRES 61's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of December 12, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 61

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 61

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Dental care
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Health programs administration and funding
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 61

A joint resolution approving the request of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a waiver under section 1703E(f) of title 38, United States Code.
A joint resolution approving the request of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a waiver under section 1703E(f) of title 38, United States Code.

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