The House and Senate voted to send to conference legislation to improve veterans’ access to health care, and to increase accountability for individuals in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). House and Senate negotiators will now work to figure out differences between the two House and Senate passed bills. While the bills are similar, finding a way to pay for the legislation will be a major hurdle to overcome before House Republicans will support the bill.
For additional information on federal matters, please contact RCRC Legislative Analyst Randall Echevarria at (916) 447-4806 or rechevarria@rcrcnet.org.