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Copay Fairness for Veterans Act

Bill Number
H.R. 1644
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-03-25: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Last Updated
2025-09-19T08:07:35Z

Official Summary

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.

Sponsor

Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]

Cosponsors (5)

Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

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