H.R. 1972

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the period during which the referral of a veteran, made by a health care provider of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to a non-Department provider, for care or services under the Community Care Program of such Department, remains valid.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · March 10, 2025 · Sponsor: Mrs. Miller-Meeks · Committee: Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Table of contents

• H.R. 1972
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Establishment of period during which a referral under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs remains valid

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Establishment of period during which a referral under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs remains valid

• Section 1703(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
  • Ensuring that the period during which the referral of a covered veteran, made by a health care provider of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to a non-Department provider, for care or services under this section, is valid, begins on the day that the covered veteran has the first appointment with such non-Department provider.