This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that veterans in each of the 48 contiguous states have access to at least one full-service VA hospital within their state, or alternatively receive comparable care through contracted services with other healthcare providers. The legislation affects all eligible veterans seeking hospital care and medical services through the VA system, particularly those in states that currently lack a VA hospital. The bill does not restrict the VA's ability to authorize veterans to receive specialized care at VA hospitals in other states when medically appropriate. The Department must submit a report to Congress within one year of the law's enactment describing how it has met this requirement and the impact on the quality of care provided to veterans. No specific new funding authorization is included in the bill text.
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