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Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2025
4/11/2025, 10:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2640
Bill 119 hr 2640, also known as the VA Provider Accountability Act, aims to make certain health care contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) subject to Federal tort claims laws. This means that these contractors would be held accountable for any medical malpractice or negligence that occurs while providing care to veterans.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the accountability of physicians within the VA. This could involve measures such as increased oversight, reporting requirements, or disciplinary actions for physicians who fail to meet certain standards of care.
Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that veterans receiving care through the VA are protected and that those responsible for their care are held to a high standard of accountability.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the accountability of physicians within the VA. This could involve measures such as increased oversight, reporting requirements, or disciplinary actions for physicians who fail to meet certain standards of care.
Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that veterans receiving care through the VA are protected and that those responsible for their care are held to a high standard of accountability.
Current Status of Bill HR 2640
Bill HR 2640 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2640 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2025. Bill HR 2640's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2640
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2640
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2640
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain health care contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs are subject to Federal tort claims laws, to improve the accountability of physicians of the Department, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain health care contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs are subject to Federal tort claims laws, to improve the accountability of physicians of the Department, and for other purposes.
Comments
Tucker Richards
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1 year ago
I'm thrilled about this new bill! How will it impact our community in the long run?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2640
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