Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Feb 2, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Feb 28, 2023
Veterans' Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
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.
Timeline · 5 actions
Apr 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.