Timely Electronic Health Record Transfers for Transitioning Servicemembers Act of 2026
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to report on how quickly military members receive their electronic health records when leaving active duty. The report must cover a one-year period and include data on average wait times, the longest delays experienced, and reasons for any hold-ups. Following this report, the Defense Secretary must create new standards to ensure these records are delivered within a reasonable timeframe, a period to be determined based on the findings and feedback from service members and veterans. The legislation directly affects transitioning servicemembers by aiming to improve the timeliness of their medical record transfers.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 22, 2026
Last action Jul 22, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Jul 22, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
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Jack Bergman
RRepublican
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