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Health Records Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressS-2333| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates that the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs jointly implement a system within one year to allow for the supplementation of health records for deceased veterans. This system will enable designated individuals or immediate family members to add observed health conditions and other relevant information to the records of those who were enrolled in the VA patient system or TRICARE at the time of their death. The Secretaries must also establish a clear process for individuals to designate who can provide these updates. Crucially, any new information will only supplement the existing health records and will not modify their original content. This initiative aims to enhance the completeness of deceased veterans' health histories.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4527
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4527
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4527: Health Records Enhancement Act

Health Records Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressS-2333| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
This bill mandates that the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs jointly implement a system within one year to allow for the supplementation of health records for deceased veterans. This system will enable designated individuals or immediate family members to add observed health conditions and other relevant information to the records of those who were enrolled in the VA patient system or TRICARE at the time of their death. The Secretaries must also establish a clear process for individuals to designate who can provide these updates. Crucially, any new information will only supplement the existing health records and will not modify their original content. This initiative aims to enhance the completeness of deceased veterans' health histories.
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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 10, 2025
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Dec 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4527
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • December 10, 2025
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.


  • December 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4527
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4527: Health Records Enhancement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted