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Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3677

The Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3677, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve healthcare services for veterans in the United States.

One of the key provisions of the Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act is to increase funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in order to improve access to healthcare services for veterans. This includes funding for mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and other critical healthcare needs for veterans.

Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for veterans to access healthcare services through the VA. This includes reducing wait times for appointments, improving the quality of care provided, and increasing access to telehealth services for veterans who may live in remote areas. Furthermore, the Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act includes provisions to address the issue of veteran homelessness by providing funding for housing assistance programs and support services for homeless veterans. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 3677 is to ensure that veterans in the United States have access to high-quality healthcare services and support to address their unique needs. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with bipartisan support for its passage.

Congressional Summary of HR 3677

Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to review and report on the budget requests for Department of Veterans Affairs medical care accounts in the President's submitted budgets for FY2024-FY2026. Medical care accounts are the following accounts of the Veterans Health Administration: Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical Community Care.

Current Status of Bill HR 3677

Bill HR 3677 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3677 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023.  Bill HR 3677's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3677

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 3677

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3677

Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act
Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct reviews of certain budget requests of the President for the medical care accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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