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Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

USA117th CongressHR-5755| House 
| Updated: 11/2/2021
John R. Moolenaar

John R. Moolenaar

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (13)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act This bill requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to ensure (1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and (2) highly rural veterans may access the services of patient advocates. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation of such policies.
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Timeline
Oct 27, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 27, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5143
Introduced in Senate
  • October 27, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 27, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5143
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-5143: Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

USA117th CongressHR-5755| House 
| Updated: 11/2/2021
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act This bill requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to ensure (1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and (2) highly rural veterans may access the services of patient advocates. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation of such policies.
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Timeline
Oct 27, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 27, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 29, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5143
Introduced in Senate
  • October 27, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 27, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • November 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 29, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5143
    Introduced in Senate
John R. Moolenaar

John R. Moolenaar

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (13)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-5143: Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition