VetPAC Act of 2024
This bill establishes the Veterans Health Administration Policy Advisory Commission, a 17-member body (including at least 2 veterans) with expertise in healthcare systems. The Commission must annually review key aspects of VA healthcare operations - including wait times, quality of care, IT systems, staffing, and budget trends - and submit nonpartisan reports to Congress by March 15 each year. It has authority to collect data from VA and other agencies, consult with congressional committees, and analyze budget impacts before making recommendations. The commission directly affects how the VA delivers healthcare services to veterans and informs congressional oversight of veterans' health programs.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 25, 2024
Last action Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sep 25, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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