H.R. 5470

Veteran Medical Exams for Distant Areas Act

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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 5470

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 14, 2023

Mr. Ciscomani (for himself, Mr. Vasquez, Mr. Carl, and Ms. Perez) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

A BILL

To extend temporary authority regarding license portability for certain practitioners to be able to practice across State borders, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Veteran Medical Exams for Distant Areas Act or the VET MEDS Act.

2.

Modification to matters relating to Department of Veterans Affairs medical disability examinations

Section 2002(a)(4) of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–315; 38 U.S.C. 5101 note) is amended—

(1)

by striking On the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting On September 1, 2028; and

(2)

by striking on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act and insert on January 4, 2021.