To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assignment of patient advocates at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires patient advocates at medical facilities of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 7309A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g). It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Veterans, Agriculture, Environment, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires patient advocates at medical facilities of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 7309A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g)...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires patient advocates at medical facilities of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 7309A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g).
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Agriculture, Environment, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires patient advocates at medical facilities of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 7309A of title 38, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g).
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mrs. Dingell, Mrs. McClain, Ms. Slotkin, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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