To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that veterans who are otherwise eligible for health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs shall not lose that eligibility by reason of being held as a prisoner in a county or city jail.

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Bill Number

HR 3772

Introduced

Feb 14, 2002

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Crime and Law Enforcement Health Prisoners Prisoners' rights Veterans' hospitals Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Prohibits veterans otherwise eligible for health care or medical services through the Department of Veterans Affairs from being denied such care or services by reason of being held as a prisoner in a county or city jail.

Actions

May 1, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 14, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 14, 2002

Introduced in House

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