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US HR1510
US HR1510To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the use of cameras in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Introduced
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
In Committee
05/04/2021
05/04/2021
Crossed Over
05/19/2021
05/19/2021
Passed
11/16/2021
11/16/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/23/2021
11/23/2021
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
An Act To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the use of cameras in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a report to Congress analyzing the VA's policies, use, and maintenance of cameras deployed at VA medical facilities for patient safety and law enforcement purposes. The report must include a comprehensive review of the policies and procedures regarding the use and maintenance of cameras, including how they are used to monitor staff and patients, where they are prioritized, and how they are used to protect patient privacy and account for drugs. The report must also include recommendations to improve patient safety and law enforcement, such as camera placement and maintenance, data storage, review of recordings, staffing to monitor live footage, and funding needs. The term "camera" excludes those used solely by the VA Inspector General for criminal investigations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
David McKinley (R)*,
Mike Bost (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Carol Miller (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
David Trone (D),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 117-64. (on 11/23/2021)
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