Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act became law 1 day after introduction, with no cosponsors
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 188 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) C onstruction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act
(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out the replacement of the existing VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in FY2015 in an amount not to exceed $900 million.
(Sec. 3) The 40-mile distance requirement for a veteran to use a non-VA medical facility under the veterans choice program of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 shall be construed to allow a veteran to access a non-VA medical facility if: the veteran resides more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA facility; or the veteran faces an unusual or excessive burden in traveling to such VA medical facility not only because of geographical challenges (as under current law) but also because of environmental factors, such as roads that are not accessible to the general public, traffic, or hazardous weather, because of a medical condition that impacts the ability to travel, or because of other factors as the Secretary determines.
- Committees
- House Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 7 of 63 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 4, from enrolled bill to public law · 556 words
- Subjects
- ColoradoDepartment of Veterans AffairsHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsVeterans' medical care
- Latest action
- May 22, 2015: Became Public Law No: 114-19.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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