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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
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
26
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
25
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

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
Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 617

Ralph Norman
Ralph Norman
South CarolinaRepublican
Steve Watkins
Steve Watkins
KansasRepublican
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
Randy K. Weber, Sr.
TexasRepublican
Joe Wilson
Joe Wilson
South CarolinaRepublican
William R. Timmons IV
William R. Timmons IV
South CarolinaRepublican
Guy Reschenthaler
Guy Reschenthaler
PennsylvaniaRepublican

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