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Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5418

Bill 115 hr 5418, also known as the Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act, aims to address issues within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) related to the purchasing of medical and surgical supplies. The bill seeks to stabilize the purchasing process within the VA to ensure that veterans receive timely and high-quality care.

The main provisions of the bill include establishing a centralized system for purchasing medical and surgical supplies within the VA. This system would streamline the procurement process, reduce costs, and ensure that supplies are readily available for veterans in need. Additionally, the bill calls for increased oversight and accountability to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in the purchasing process.

Furthermore, the bill aims to improve coordination between the VA and private sector suppliers to ensure that veterans have access to a wide range of high-quality medical and surgical supplies. This collaboration would help to address shortages and ensure that veterans receive the best possible care. Overall, the Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the VA's purchasing process to better serve the needs of our nation's veterans.

Current Status of Bill HR 5418

Bill HR 5418 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2018. Bill HR 5418 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2018.  Bill HR 5418's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616. as of August 1, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5418

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5418

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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