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Introduced
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assignment of patient advocates at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Patient Advocacy Act, aims to improve the assignment of patient advocates at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, it requires the VA to ensure that there is at least one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the VA's annual patient enrollment system, and that highly rural veterans can access the services of patient advocates, including by assigning them to rural community-based outpatient clinics. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to submit a report evaluating the VA's implementation of these changes within two years of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (23)
John Moolenaar (R)*,
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Ed Case (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Jeff Jackson (D),
John James (R),
Dan Kildee (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Lisa McClain (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Greg Steube (R),
Haley Stevens (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
Tim Walberg (R),
Last Action
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. (on 04/18/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/808/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr808/BILLS-118hr808ih.pdf |
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