S-903 : Still Just a Bill


This bill amends the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 to: (1) extend until September 30, 2019, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program on the use of community-based organizations and local and state government entities to coordinate and increase the availability of health care to veterans transitioning to civilian life, (2) authorize the VA to expand the program to include additional locations beyond the five locations originally selected, and (3) require the VA to submit a report by 180 days after the completion of the program on the advisability of continuing or expanding it.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-04-07IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2017-04-07IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Tom Udall [D] (NM)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
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  • Congressional oversight
  • Mental health
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
  • State and local government operations
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation
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