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The "Dental Care for Veterans Act" expands dental care benefits for veterans, phasing in eligibility over four years to mirror the provision of other medical services within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Julia Brownley
Representative
CA
Julia Brownley
Representative
CA
The Dental Care for Veterans Act aims to improve veterans' access to dental care by integrating it more closely with other medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill removes specific limitations and updates existing code to allow the Secretary to provide comprehensive dental care, including dentures and appliances. The implementation of these expanded benefits will be phased in over four years, prioritizing veterans based on existing eligibility criteria. Additionally, the bill makes necessary clerical updates to reflect these changes in the U.S. Code.
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act establishes a process for Washington, D.C. to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while preserving a separate federal district as the seat of the U.S. Government. It addresses the transition of laws, governance, and federal interests, including representation, courts, and ongoing responsibilities.
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
Eleanor Norton
Representative
DC
The Washington, D.C. Admission Act outlines the process for Washington, D.C., to become the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while establishing a separate U.S. Capital. It addresses the transition of laws, property, and governance, ensuring continued federal operations and representation for D.C. residents. The Act also covers federal responsibilities, courts, elections, and benefit programs during the transition, establishing a commission to oversee the process and mandating presidential certification.