To authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health care evaluation entities to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Congressional Summary of HR 6435

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(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Director of a Veterans Integrated Service Network of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with an entity specializing in civilian accreditation or health care evaluation to investigate any medical center within the network to assess deficiencies of the facilities at such medical center.

Before entering into any contract, the director shall notify the VA, the VA Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office in order to coordinate any investigation pursuant to a contract with any ongoing investigations or accreditations.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6435

Bill HR 6435 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2016. Bill HR 6435 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on December 5, 2016. Bill HR 6435's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of December 8, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6435

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6435

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care quality

- Health facilities and institutions

- Licensing and registrations

- Public contracts and procurement

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6435

To authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health care evaluation entities to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.