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SENATE 202117th CongressResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 4/29/2021 CR S2370)

A resolution designating May 7, 2021, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Last Action
8/9/2021

Actions

  • 2021-02-03Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2021-02-03Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-02-03 (00)

Emergency Care for Veterans During COVID Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system with emergency treatment at non-VA facilities during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The VA may not require such veterans to seek authorization for such emergency treatment during this time. The bill also sets forth the payment rates and procedures for such emergency treatment.

Subjects

  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Veterans' medical care
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