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Improved Veteran Healthcare Access: Same-Day Services

This act aims to enhance veterans' access to medical and mental health care by implementing same-day services. The Department of Veterans Affairs will be required to develop methods to assess the effectiveness of these changes, and the results of these assessments will be publicly available. This initiative seeks to reduce waiting times for assistance and improve the quality of life for veterans.
Key points
Veterans can expect faster access to doctors and mental health specialists through same-day services.
The Department of Veterans Affairs must measure the effectiveness of these services and publish results, increasing transparency.
The act aims to reduce veteran suicide rates by improving access to mental health support.
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Print number: 117_HR_1292
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Process start date: 2021-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Same-Day Accountability for Veterans Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1292.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans can expect faster access to doctors and mental health specialists through same-day services.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs must measure the effectiveness of these services and publish results, increasing transparency.
  • The act aims to reduce veteran suicide rates by improving access to mental health support.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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