HB5470: Veteran Medical Exams for Distant Areas Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To extend temporary authority regarding license portability for certain practitioners to be able to practice across State borders, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill extends temporary authority allowing certain medical practitioners to practice across state borders, particularly to serve veterans in distant areas. The bill aims to make it easier for doctors and other healthcare providers to work in multiple states without getting separate licenses in each one. This helps veterans in remote or rural locations access care more easily. The bill is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress.
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HB5470: Veteran Medical Exams for Distant Areas Act
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Sponsors
Juan Ciscomani
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (4)
Gabe Vasquez
Jerry Carl
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
James Moylan