Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act

House Bill 617 - Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 617 Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 617

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential 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