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Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

USA118th CongressS-449| Senate 
| Updated: 7/12/2023
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5143
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
Feb 15, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-808
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5143
    Veterans Patient Advocacy Act


  • February 15, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-808
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-808: Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

USA118th CongressS-449| Senate 
| Updated: 7/12/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5143
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
Feb 15, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-808
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5143
    Veterans Patient Advocacy Act


  • February 15, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-808
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.
Debbie Stabenow

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-808: 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