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H.R. 241

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Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act
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Committee
Latest Action · May 21, 2013
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Congress
113th (2013–2015)
Introduced
January 14, 2013
Sponsor
Rep. Dennis RossR
Cosponsors (25)
4D 21R
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Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the standard for access to care for a veteran seeking hospital care and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is 30 days from the date the veteran contacts the VA. Directs the Secretary to periodically review the performance of VA medical facilities in meeting such standard. Requires quarterly reports from the Secretary to the congressional veterans' committees on the VA's experience with respect to appointment waiting times.

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