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US S4778

US S4778
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the use of security cameras in medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.


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Introduced
10/01/2020
In Committee
10/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the use of security cameras in medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on its policies and procedures relating to the usage and placement of security cameras throughout VA medical centers and the role such cameras play in securing the medical center and maintaining patient privacy and safety.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress on its policies and procedures related to the use of security cameras in VA medical centers. The report must cover how the VA uses security cameras to protect patient safety and security, the extent to which security cameras are required for overall facility security, and the VA's patient privacy policy regarding the placement of security cameras. The report must also include recommendations for improving patient security and staff accountability through the use of security cameras, including the appropriate funding and staffing levels needed to monitor camera footage effectively.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 10/01/2020)

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