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Introduced
12/05/2019
12/05/2019
In Committee
12/05/2019
12/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress reports on patient safety and quality of care at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the policies and procedures relating to patient safety and quality of care and the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers. After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent any similar reoccurrence.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit two reports to Congress. The first report must outline the VA's policies and procedures related to patient safety and quality of care, as well as the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers. The second report must describe the events and actions related to the suspicious deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the steps the VA has taken to prevent similar issues from recurring. The bill also requires the VA to provide information on any additional authorities or resources needed from Congress to implement the recommendations or findings included in these reports.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 12/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2995/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2995/BILLS-116s2995is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2995/BILLS-116s2995is.pdf.pdf |
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