United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6997 — Veterans Prescription Flexibility Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay for prescriptions written by an eligible health care provider during a public health emergency (as declared by the Department of Health and Human Services) for up to a 90-day supply of drugs. Under the bill, Veterans Community Care Program providers or providers who are eligible to enter into Veterans Care Agreements are considered eligible health care providers.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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

  3. Introduced in House

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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Subjects

Armed forces and national security Emergency medical services and trauma care Health technology, devices, supplies Infectious and parasitic diseases Prescription drugs Veterans' medical care
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6997 do?
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay for prescriptions written by an eligible health care provider during a public health emergency (as declared by the Department of Health and Human Services) for up to a 90-day supply of drugs. Under the bill, Veterans Community Care Program providers or providers who are eligible to enter into Veterans Care Agreements are considered eligible health care providers.
Who sponsors HR 6997?
HR 6997 is sponsored by Chip Roy (R).
What is the current status of HR 6997?
This bill died with 116th 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 6997?
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