HR 1644 119th Congress
Copay Fairness for Veterans Act
Latest Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sponsors
Summary
Copay Fairness for Veterans Act
This bill eliminates veterans' copayments for medication, hospital care, and medical services related to preventive health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The bill expands the definition of preventive health services to include (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to services for women, the preventive care, screenings, and contraceptives provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of December 30, 2022, and any contraceptive approved, granted, or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, any related contraceptive care, and any related services.
Actions
2025-03-25T00:00:00
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2025-03-25T00:00:00
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-03-10T00:00:00
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2025-02-27T00:00:00
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-02-27T00:00:00
Introduced in House
2025-02-27T00:00:00
Introduced in House
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
![Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]](https://bioguide.congress.gov/bioguide/photo/U/U000040.jpg)