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Protecting Anesthesia Care for Veterans: Physician Anesthesiologists Only

This bill aims to ensure that veterans receive anesthesia care exclusively from physician anesthesiologists within the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system. This means certified registered nurse anesthetists will not be granted full practice authority for anesthesia care, intending to maintain high safety standards during surgical procedures.
Key points
The bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from replacing physician anesthesiologists with nurse anesthetists.
Certified registered nurse anesthetists will not gain full practice authority for providing anesthesia care to veterans.
The goal is to maintain high safety and quality standards for anesthesia care for veterans.
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Print number: 118_HR_3347
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3347.

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 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from replacing physician anesthesiologists with nurse anesthetists.
  • Certified registered nurse anesthetists will not gain full practice authority for providing anesthesia care to veterans.
  • The goal is to maintain high safety and quality standards for anesthesia care for veterans.
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. Scott, David [D-GA-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 2025-12-25.

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