H.R. 1041, The Veterans Health Care Full Funding Act

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• This bill, or a similar bill, was reintroduced in the current Congress as H.R. 1004, The Veterans Health Care Full Funding Act.

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H.R. 1041 would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an enhanced funding process to ensure an adequate level of funding for veterans health care programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and it would establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Detailed Summary

Veterans Health Care Full Funding Act - Requires: (1) that in the President's budget for each fiscal year, amounts shall be requested for veterans health care programs for each two-year period; and (2) the Veterans Health Care Funding Review Board (established in this Act) to determine the level of funding needed for each period. Outlines the health care needs required to be included under the Board's determination. Establishes the Board.

Provides standards for access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care for veterans seeking: (1) primary care; and: (2) specialized care.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 3/2/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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