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Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the wait times for veterans to receive primary care, mental health care, and specialty care appointments at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

4/17/2024, 11:44 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1379

Bill 117 hres 1379, also known as the Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives, focuses on the issue of wait times for veterans to receive primary care, mental health care, and specialty care appointments at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The bill requests the President and directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide specific documents to the House of Representatives related to these wait times. This includes information on the average wait times for veterans to receive primary care, mental health care, and specialty care appointments at VA medical centers.

The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the VA system, ensuring that veterans are receiving timely and quality care. By requesting these documents, Congress aims to identify any potential issues or inefficiencies in the VA's appointment scheduling process and work towards improving the overall healthcare experience for veterans. Overall, Bill 117 hres 1379 seeks to address the important issue of wait times for veterans seeking medical care at VA facilities and promote better access to healthcare services for those who have served our country.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1379

This resolution requests of the President, and requires of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a transmission to the House of Representatives of copies of all documents, communications, and applicable records that refer or relate to the wait times for veterans to receive primary care, mental health care, and specialty care appointments at VA medical centers.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1379

Bill HRES 1379 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2022. Bill HRES 1379 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2022.  Bill HRES 1379's most recent activity was Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, H. Rept. 117-583, Part II. as of December 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1379

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 HRES 1379

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Government information and archives
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1379

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the wait times for veterans to receive primary care, mental health care, and specialty care appointments at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the wait times for veterans to receive primary care, mental health care, and specialty care appointments at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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