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Improved Specialty Care for Women Veterans: Recruitment and Training

This act aims to improve women veterans' access to specialized healthcare. It authorizes programs to recruit, retain, and train doctors and nurses who are better equipped to address their unique health needs. Women veterans will be able to more easily find and schedule appointments with trained specialists.
Key points
Authorizing programs to recruit and train healthcare specialists for women veterans.
Offering incentives (including financial and education debt reduction) for providers to work with women veterans.
Providing specialized training on the unique health needs of women veterans, including mental health.
Making information available to veterans about trained providers and improving appointment scheduling.
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Print number: 117_HR_7508
Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
Process start date: 2022-04-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Specialty Care for Women Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7508.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorizing programs to recruit and train healthcare specialists for women veterans.
  • Offering incentives (including financial and education debt reduction) for providers to work with women veterans.
  • Providing specialized training on the unique health needs of women veterans, including mental health.
  • Making information available to veterans about trained providers and improving appointment scheduling.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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