H.R. 1644
119th Congress
Copay Fairness for Veterans Act
5
Cosponsors
6
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Committees
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Since introduced
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
25 March 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 9 April 2025
Copay Fairness for Veterans Act
This bill eliminates veterans' copayments for medication, hospital care, and medical services related to preventive health services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The bill expands the definition of preventive health services to include (1) evidence-based items or services that have an A or B rating in the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (2) immunizations that have a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to the individual involved; and (3) with respect to services for women, the preventive care, screenings, and contraceptives provided for in the Health Resources and Services Administration Preventive Services Guidelines in effect as of December 30, 2022, and any contraceptive approved, granted, or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, any related contraceptive care, and any related services.
Timeline
6 actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
25 March 2025 · Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
25 March 2025 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
10 March 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
27 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
27 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
27 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
5 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]ILCosponsors
- Democrat5100%
- Democrat:Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]IL
- Democrat:Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT
- Democrat:Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]MA
- Democrat:Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Classification
Policy area
Armed Forces and National SecurityLegislative subjects
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 3 on 27 February 2025 to 5 on 18 September 2025.
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