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Protecting Anesthesia Care for Veterans: Physician Anesthesiologists Required.

This bill aims to maintain high safety standards during surgeries in Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. It prohibits the VA from replacing physician anesthesiologists with certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) who would have full, independent practice authority for administering anesthesia. This ensures that veterans continue to receive physician-led anesthesia care during procedures.
Key points
Prohibits the VA from granting certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) full, independent practice authority for providing anesthesia care.
Requires that anesthesia care for veterans remains under the provision or supervision of physician anesthesiologists.
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Print number: 118_S_2070
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Process start date: 2023-06-21
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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_S_2070.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the VA from granting certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) full, independent practice authority for providing anesthesia care.
  • Requires that anesthesia care for veterans remains under the provision or supervision of physician anesthesiologists.
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 Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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