Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

United States118th CongressHR-808House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 18, 2023

Summary

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

Latest companion bill action

S-449: Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    House of Representatives

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    House of Representatives

  3. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    House of Representatives

  4. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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