HR 6207 114th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security

ACTivate Act

Introduced: September 28, 2016 Introduced by: Valadao, David G. Republican · California See on congress.gov

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Became law

Oct 6, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sep 28, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sep 28, 2016

Introduced in House

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

ACT to Improve VA Timing and Efficiency or the ACTivate Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) seek to award contracts to private entities to assist with scheduling and managing appointments for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system, and (2) ensure that such private entity assistance augments the VA's scheduling and appointment process.

What's happening now October 6, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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