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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) joined a letter with 17 of his Congressional colleagues to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald, requesting the VA expedite implementation of Section 101 of H.R. 3230, the Veteran’s Access, Choice and Accountability Act. The law would help reduce wait times for veterans by increasing their access to non-VA care. 

“The Veteran’s Access, Choice and Accountability Act provides an opportunity for the VA to turn away from the bureaucratic nightmare that has plagued veterans for far too long,” said Latta. “The law will provide approximately 1.1 million veterans with increased access to non-VA care, reducing wait times and helping fulfill our promises to those who selflessly served our nation. In sending this letter to Secretary McDonald, I join my colleagues in urging the VA to expedite their implementation of the rule, so we can get veterans the care they need in a timely manner.”

The Veteran’s Access, Choice and Accountability Act was signed into law on August 7, 2014. While the law provides up to 90 days for implementation, Latta and his colleagues stressed the need to expedite implementation of the rule given the emergency situation veterans are facing. 

A copy of the letter can be found here.

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