SB5497Introduced in the Senate
Providing Veterans Essential Medications Act
Introduced by Angus King, District ME
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse State homes for the cost of, or to furnish to State homes, certain costly medications provided to veterans who receive nursing home care in such State homes, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
September 24, 2026
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Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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