I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1844 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2017 Mr. Ruiz (for himself and Ms. Stefanik ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use existing authorities to furnish health care at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities to veterans who live more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest medical facility of the Department that furnishes the care sought by the veteran.