Senate Bill 2995
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2995
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the policies and procedures relating to patient safety and quality of care and the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers.
After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent any similar reoccurrence.
December 5, 2019
12/05/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/05/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:04 AM