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The $16 billion measure would provide money for new medical facilities and doctors
It now goes to the Senate, which is expected to act by Thursday
It's a congressional response to the scandal involving delayed medical care for veterans
The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a $16 billion bill to overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs.
It is a response to the scandal over delayed care at medical facilities and allegations of alarming management shortcomings at the sprawling federal agency that serves millions of veterans.
The Senate is expected to vote on the plan as early as Thursday.
The legislation would provide money for new medical facilities, more doctors and nurses, and a new program that will allow some veterans to seek health care outside the VA system.
On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Robert McDonald as the new VA secretary. He replaced Eric Shinseki, who resigned in May over the scandal.
McDonald has promised to swiftly carry out reforms intended to speed up care for returning soldiers entering the VA system and eliminate bogus record-keeping and other problems that resulted in some veterans dying while waiting months or even years for appointments.