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H.R. 4810 (113th)

Veteran Access to Care Act of 2014

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Introduced

9 June 2014

Last action

11 June 2014 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-22], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Paul Cook, Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13], Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2], Rep. Barber, Ron [D-AZ-2], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], David Scott, Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ], Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36], Rep. Southerland, Steve II [R-FL-2], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

Veteran Access to Care Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into contracts with such non-VA facilities as may be necessary to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans who: have waited longer than the wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) (as of June 1, 2014) for an appointment for hospital care or medical services in a VA facility; have been notified by a VA facility that an appointment for hospital care or medical services is not available within such wait-time goals; or reside more than 40 miles from the VA medical facility, including a community-based outpatient clinic, that is closest to their residence. Allows eligible veterans who opt for hospital care or medical services in a non-VA facility to receive such care or services through the completion of the episode of care, but for no longer than 60 days. Directs the Secretary, to the extent that appropriations are available to the VHA for medical services, to reimburse non-VA facilities with which the VA does not have such a contract for providing hospital care and medical services to such veterans, if such care and services cannot be provided within the VHA's wait-time goals in a facility with which the VA has a contract. Sets the reimbursement rate for such care or services at the greatest of the VA, Medicare, or TRICARE (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed care program) payment rate for such care or services. Terminates the Secretary's authority to contract with or reimburse non-VA facilities for the provision of such care and services two years after this Act's enactment. Directs the Secretary to enter into a contract or contracts with a private entity or entities with experience in VHA and private delivery systems and in health care management to conduct an independent assessment of the hospital care and medical services furnished in VA facilities. Prohibits the Secretary from paying awards and bonuses to VA employees for FY2014-FY2016.

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Timeline

  1. 9 June 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 June 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 June 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 June 2014

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5196-5200)

    Source: Floor

  5. 10 June 2014

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  6. 10 June 2014

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 0 - 0 (Roll no. 275).

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 June 2014

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 0 - 0 (Roll no. 275).

    Source: Floor

  8. 10 June 2014

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4810.

    Source: Floor

  9. 10 June 2014

    Floor

    Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 June 2014

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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