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Introduced
09/11/2020
09/11/2020
In Committee
09/11/2020
09/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct studies on alternative work schedules for employees of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other matters. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study on the attitudes of veterans and Veterans Health Administration staff toward the VA offering appointments outside the usual operating hours of VA facilities, including via telehealth appointments. The VA must also study the feasibility and advisability of offering appointments outside the usual operating hours.
AI Summary
This bill, the VA Expanded Care Hours Act or the ECHO Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct two studies. The first study examines the attitudes of eligible veterans towards the VA offering appointments outside the usual operating hours of VA facilities, including through telehealth appointments. The second study assesses the feasibility and advisability of the VA offering appointments outside the usual operating hours, including gathering input from VA Health Administration employees, both clinical and non-clinical staff, on such expanded appointment hours.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 09/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8212/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8212/BILLS-116hr8212ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8212/BILLS-116hr8212ih.pdf.pdf |
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