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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href='http://www.gpo.gov'>www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. ROSS:H.R. 241.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, of the United States Constitutionreserves to Congress the power to raise and support Armiesand provide and maintain a Navy, as well as make Rules forthe Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces.[Page H86]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the standard for access to care for a veteran seeking hospital care and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is 30 days from the date the veteran contacts the VA.</p> <p>Directs the Secretary to periodically review the performance of VA medical facilities in meeting such standard.</p> <p>Requires quarterly reports from the Secretary to the congressional veterans' committees on the VA's experience with respect to appointment waiting times.</p>]]></text>
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