HR 1729
113th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Computers and information technology
Health information and medical records
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Personnel records
Veterans' medical care
VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act
Introduced: April 25, 2013
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 25, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 25, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2329)
Apr 25, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
VA Claims, Operations, and Records Efficiency Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to make the service treatment records, personal records, unit records, and medical records (service records) of each member of the Armed Forces available to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in an electronic format. Provides post-discharge or release timelines for such availability. Requires each service record provided to include a DOD certification of the record's completeness.
Deems such service record release a permitted disclosure under requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Committees of jurisdiction
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