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Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
11/1/2022, 2:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 617
Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges.
DOE may carry out research and development activities to develop tools to apply to big data that enable federal agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit research organizations, and industry to better leverage the capabilities of DOE to solve complex, big data challenges.
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Current Status of Bill HR 617
Bill HR 617 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2019. Bill HR 617 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2019. Bill HR 617's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 344. as of December 17, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 617
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
26Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
25Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 617
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Genetics
- Government information and archives
- Health information and medical records
- Medical research
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Right of privacy
- Veterans' medical care
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 617
Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
To authorize the Department of Energy to conduct collaborative research with the Department of Veterans Affairs in order to improve healthcare services for veterans in the United States, and for other purposes.
Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act
Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
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