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In section 1701(6), by striking ";".
In section 1710(c), by striking the second sentence.
Strike subsections (a) and (b); redesignate subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), respectively.
Strike section 2062.
Section 1525(a) amended by striking 'medicines under section 1712(d)' and inserting 'medicines under section 1712(b)'.
In section 1712, in the heading for such section, by striking and inserting (clerical amendment to heading).
In the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17, by striking the item relating to section 1712 and inserting a new item.
In the table of sections at the beginning of chapter 20, by striking the item relating to section 2062.
Expands veterans’ dental care by moving dental services and dental appliances into the same VA law that governs other medical care. This change makes dental care a standard part of VA medical services instead of a separate, limited benefit. Eligibility for the expanded dental care is phased in over time, starting at enactment and extending through four years after enactment. The bill updates VA definitions and related provisions in Title 38 and makes clerical and conforming edits to keep the law consistent.
Amend Title 38, section 1701(6) by striking specified text (text to be removed is indicated in the bill).
Amend Title 38, section 1710(c) by striking the second sentence of that subsection.
Amend Title 38, section 1712 by: (i) striking subsections (a) and (b); (ii) redesignating subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), respectively; and (iii) in the redesignated subsection (a) replace the phrase 'Dental appliances' with 'The Secretary may furnish dentures, dental appliances' and revise a procurement phrase to 'under this section and may procure such appliances'.
Strike section 2062 of Title 38.
For individuals already eligible for dental services and appliances under chapter 17 on the date of enactment, the amendments made by the section apply beginning on the date of enactment of the Act.
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced January 6, 2025 by Julia Brownley · Last progress January 6, 2025
Committee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.