S 1913 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Care for COFA Veterans Act

The Care for COFA Veterans Act expands health care access for veterans living in the Freely Associated States (Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Micronesia) by allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide both service-connected and non-service-connected medical care in those regions. It authorizes VA to cover travel costs for veterans seeking treatment for service-connected conditions within these nations and requires the VA to collaborate with local governments to address legal barriers like health care provider licensing and medical supply delivery. The bill also mandates the VA to conduct outreach with these nations and submit a detailed report within one year on implementation, including options for using local clinics, telehealth, and facility construction.
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 8, 2023 Last action Jun 8, 2023
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Jun 8, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jun 8, 2023
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