H.R. 271 - COVER Act
- Sponsor:
- Gus M. Bilirakis
- Summary:
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
COVER Act
H.R. 271 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To establish a commission to examine the evidence-based therapy treatment model used by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for treating mental illnesses of veterans and the potential benefits of incorporating complementary alternative treatments available in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities within the community. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To establish a commission to examine the evidence-based therapy treatment model used by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for treating mental illnesses of veterans and the potential benefits of incorporating complementary alternative treatments available in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities within the community.
- Other Titles
- COVER Act
- Creating Options for Veterans Expedited Recovery Act
- COVER Act
- Sponsor
- Gus M. Bilirakis
- Co-Sponsors
- Diane Black
- Corrine Brown
- Vern Buchanan
- Tony Cárdenas
- Mike Coffman
- Henry Cuellar
- Tammy Duckworth
- Michael G. Fitzpatrick
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
- Lois Frankel
- Bob Goodlatte
- Alcee L. Hastings
- Jeb Hensarling
- Bill Johnson
- David W. Jolly
- Walter B. Jones
- Ann M. Kuster
- Grace F. Napolitano
- Richard B. Nugent
- Steven M. Palazzo
- Stevan Pearce
- Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
- Dennis A. Ross
- Keith J. Rothfus
- Raul Ruiz
- Tim Ryan
- Kyrsten Sinema
- Mark Takano
- Jackie Walorski
- Timothy J. Walz
- Ryan K. Zinke
- Subjects
- Armed forces and national security
- Advisory bodies
- Afghanistan
- Alternative treatments
- Asia
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Disability assistance
- Drug therapy
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Iraq
- Mental health
- Middle East
- Prescription drugs
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' pensions and compensation
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 1/12/2015 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 1/12/2015 1/12/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 1/12/2015 Introduced in House 2/06/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 4/23/2015 Subcommittee Hearings Held. 5/15/2015 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 5/15/2015 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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