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Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 808

Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

This bill requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to ensure (1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and (2) highly rural veterans may access the services of patient advocates. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation of such policies.

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Current Status of Bill HR 808

Bill HR 808 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill HR 808 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023.  Bill HR 808's most recent activity was Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. as of April 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 808

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 808

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Veterans' medical care
- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 808

Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assignment of patient advocates at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 808

John R. Moolenaar
John R. Moolenaar
MichiganRepublican
Tim Walberg
Tim Walberg
MichiganRepublican
Gabe Vasquez
Gabe Vasquez
New MexicoDemocrat
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib
MichiganDemocrat
Haley M. Stevens
Haley M. Stevens
MichiganDemocrat
W. Gregory Steube
W. Gregory Steube
FloridaRepublican

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