H.R. 1248
IntroducedEnsuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1248
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the consideration of continuity of health care in determining best medical interest under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 12, 2025
Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida (for himself, Mr. Webster of Florida, Ms. De La Cruz, Mr. Baird, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Biggs of Arizona, and Mr. Buchanan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the consideration of continuity of health care in determining best medical interest under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act''.
SEC. 2. CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUITY OF HEALTH CARE UNDER VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM.
Section 1703(d)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(F) Continuity of care.''. <all>