A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the use of video cameras for patient safety and law enforcement at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Congressional Summary of S 539

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on its policies and procedures relating to the usage and maintenance of video cameras for patient safety and law enforcement at VA medical centers.

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Current Status of Bill S 539

Bill S 539 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2021. Bill S 539 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2021. Bill S 539's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231. as of June 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 539

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 539

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Government buildings, facilities, and property

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health personnel

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Photography and imaging

- Right of privacy

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 539

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the use of video cameras for patient safety and law enforcement at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.