Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB10137

Introduced

11/15/24

Refer

11/15/24

Caption

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide health care for family members and other individuals who resided at or worked at locations where there is a presumption of service-connection for certain illnesses and conditions, and for other purposes.

Impact

The bill intends to significantly affect state laws relating to healthcare provision for families of veterans. By establishing new eligibility criteria for healthcare benefits, it enhances access to treatment for those who have suffered from conditions with a presumed connection to military service. The legislation requires the Secretary to determine coverage based on established presumptions of service connection, facilitating improved care for affected individuals and families who previously were not covered under existing healthcare regulations.

Summary

House Bill 10137 aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide healthcare for family members and individuals who have either resided at or worked in locations connected to certain illnesses and conditions. This legislation addresses healthcare eligibility for individuals who can demonstrate exposure to specific conditions similar to those that qualify veterans under existing laws, focusing on expanding service-related health care provisions to include a broader group impacted by military-associated health issues.

Contention

Notably, the bill has raised points of contention surrounding funding limitations, as it states that services can only be provided within the appropriations authorized by Congress. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the criteria under which individuals can demonstrate exposure to conditions, which may lead to discrepancies in the application of the law. Critics argue that these limitations could hinder effective healthcare access for some individuals while proponents assert that the tailored approach will allocate resources more efficiently.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB1400

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at the Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of the treatment of certain disabilities under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

US HB9511

US HB874

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the location at which such care or services were provided, and for other purposes.

US SB5520

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the provision of military housing to members of the Armed Forces and their families through private entities, and for other purposes.

US HB10487

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide temporary firearm storage to veterans who seek to store their firearms outside of their residence due to certain mental health conditions, and for other purposes.

US HB10396

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs furnishes certain non-opioid pain medications to veterans, and for other purposes.

US HB7971

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

US HB984

US SB1100

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain emblems on headstones and markers furnished for veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

US HB10536

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a mission of the Veterans Health Administration to innovate, and for other purposes.

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