New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill AR45

Introduced
1/11/22  

Caption

Urges Congress to require VA hospitals to provide all routine screenings for women veterans on-site at each hospital.

Impact

The resolution addresses a gap in the current provision of healthcare services for women veterans, stressing the necessity for improved funding. By advocating for Congressional action, AR45 seeks to ensure that VA hospitals are adequately equipped to meet the specific healthcare needs of women veterans. This initiative is positioned as not only a benefit to veterans but also as a necessary investment for the broader community, as it aims to support women's successful reintegration into civilian life after military service.

Summary

Assembly Resolution AR45 urges Congress to require United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals to provide all routine medical screenings for women veterans on-site at each facility. The resolution highlights the importance of accessibility to these screenings, emphasizing that many women veterans currently have to travel to different facilities for their routine medical needs. This travel can impose significant burdens on them, requiring additional time and resources that could be alleviated by providing these services directly on-site at VA hospitals.

Contention

While the resolution is fundamentally aimed at improving healthcare access for women veterans, it also underscores the broader implications for funding and resource allocation within the VA system. Some might argue about the priorities for funding within the healthcare system, and opponents could raise concerns about potential overreach by the federal government in directing how local VA facilities should operate. Nevertheless, the statement within the resolution insists that the unique healthcare needs of women veterans, who constitute approximately 10% of the armed forces, deserve special attention and resources to ensure their well-being.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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