Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3874
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Accountability for Quality VA Healthcare Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 28, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 28, 2017
Latest Action
Sep 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3874
Congress
115
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Washington
Republican
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Republican
Kentucky
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
New Jersey
Republican
Pennsylvania
Republican
Pennsylvania
Republican
Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Accountability for Quality VA Healthcare Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program to enhance the physical security of VA medical facilities.

The VA shall periodically update its Planning and Activating Community Based Outpatient Clinics handbook to reflect current policies and clarify the responsibilities of VA leasing project personnel.

The VA shall: (1) strengthen its medical facility inspection process; and (2) monitor women veterans' access to gender-specific care services under community care contracts, including appointment scheduling and completion times.

The VA shall: (1) clarify measures for medical appointment wait times in a manner that reduces the likelihood of misinterpretation, (2) ensure that "patient indicated date" (the earliest date the patient needs to be seen) is clearly defined for purposes of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) scheduling and related training documents, (3) improve recruitment and retention of scheduling staff and require facilities to routinely assess scheduling and resource needs, and (4) improve telephone access at its medical facilities.

The VA shall conduct evaluations of the VHA's organizational structure and the Veterans Integrated Service Networks (regional VA health care administrative areas).

Text (1)
September 28, 2017
Actions (2)
09/28/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
09/28/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:39 PM