United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 5947 — POW Priority Care Act of 2021

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

POW Priority Care Act of 2021 This bill increases the priority status of former prisoners of war in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system to the highest priority for hospital care and medical services.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill assigns the highest priority for hospital care and medical services to veterans who are former prisoners of war.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1705

    and veterans → , veterans

    Adds former prisoners of war to the highest priority group.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1705

    . → , and veterans who are former prisoners of war.

    Clarifies that former prisoners of war are included in the highest priority for care.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1705

    who are former prisoners of war or

    Removes the reference to former prisoners of war from a lower priority group.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1710B

    a veteran who is a former prisoner of war or

    Ensures that former prisoners of war are explicitly included in extended care services.

Action History

  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (H6118)

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  5. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5947 do?
POW Priority Care Act of 2021 This bill increases the priority status of former prisoners of war in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system to the highest priority for hospital care and medical services.
Who sponsors HR 5947?
HR 5947 is sponsored by Walberg, Tim (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5947?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5947?
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