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

HR 5983 — Veterans Health Flexibility Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill expands veterans' eligibility for non-VA medical care under the Veterans Choice Program.

The Veterans Health Flexibility Act modifies eligibility requirements for veterans seeking hospital and medical services from non-VA providers. It allows veterans to request care through the Veterans Community Care Program, subject to funding availability.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means veterans may have more options for receiving healthcare services outside of VA facilities.

Summary

Veterans Health Flexibility Act This bill expands eligibility for veterans to receive care through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) by removing existing qualifying criteria. Under the bill, veterans may receive care through the VCCP if they notify the Department of Veterans Affairs that they want care through the program.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

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

  4. 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)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5983 do?
Veterans Health Flexibility Act This bill expands eligibility for veterans to receive care through the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP) by removing existing qualifying criteria. Under the bill, veterans may receive care through the VCCP if they notify the Department of Veterans Affairs that they want care through the program.
Who sponsors HR 5983?
HR 5983 is sponsored by Carl, Jerry L. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5983?
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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