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Introduced
11/13/2023
11/13/2023
In Committee
12/05/2023
12/05/2023
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 direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to offer annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder and increase access to assistive technologies, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act (or Veterans STAND Act), directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to offer annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder. These evaluations would assess the veteran's risk of health complications, chronic pain management, dietary and weight management, their need for prosthetic equipment and assistive technologies to maximize their independence and mobility. The bill requires the Secretary to consult with relevant experts and stakeholders in developing guidance and regulations for these evaluations, and to report to Congress every two years on the utilization and impact of these evaluations. The bill also specifies that the Secretary must consider the provision of these evaluations when reviewing the performance metrics of Veterans Integrated Service Networks.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (32)
Jack Bergman (R)*,
Mike Bost (R),
Julia Brownley (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Don Davis (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Russell Fry (R),
Jared Golden (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Bill Huizenga (R),
John James (R),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Nancy Mace (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Lisa McClain (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Wiley Nickel (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Zach Nunn (R),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Last Action
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Hearing (10:15:00 5/1/2024 360 CHOB) (on 05/01/2024)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Health
- ‐ Availability and Affordability of Medical Devices and Equipment
- ‐ Disease Prevention
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6373/all-info | 11/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6373/BILLS-118hr6373ih.pdf | 11/30/2023 |
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