Veterans Access to Care Act

Summary

Veterans Access to Care Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to designate medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as health professional shortage areas. Requires, for eligibility to participate in the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, that an individual not be participating in the VA's Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), in carrying out the National Health Service Corps Program, to consult with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding health professional shortage areas that are VA medical facilities.

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Timeline

1. 15 February 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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2. 15 February 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 February 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 15 February 2012 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 15 February 2012

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1] · D · Sponsor
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