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Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

USA118th CongressHR-808| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2023
John R. Moolenaar

John R. Moolenaar

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (22)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)John James (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5755
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 12, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-449
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5755
    Veterans Patient Advocacy Act


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 18, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 12, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-449
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-449: Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

Veterans Patient Advocacy Act

USA118th CongressHR-808| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2023
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5755
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 29, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 12, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-449
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5755
    Veterans Patient Advocacy Act


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 29, 2023
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 18, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 12, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-449
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.
John R. Moolenaar

John R. Moolenaar

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (22)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Tim Walberg (Republican)John James (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-449: Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition