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Increased Transparency in Veterans' Healthcare

This act aims to increase the availability of information on the quality of healthcare for veterans. It will make it easier for citizens to check data on waiting times, patient safety, and staffing levels in veterans' medical facilities, enabling informed decisions about their treatment. The act also introduces data audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Key points
All key information about veterans' healthcare, such as wait times, safety, and staffing, will be available on a single website.
The website will be user-friendly, easy to understand for everyone, and directly accessible from the main Department of Veterans Affairs websites.
Annual data audits will be implemented to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the presented information, increasing trust in the system.
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Print number: 117_S_1319
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2021-04-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Quality Health Care Accountability and Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1319.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All key information about veterans' healthcare, such as wait times, safety, and staffing, will be available on a single website.
  • The website will be user-friendly, easy to understand for everyone, and directly accessible from the main Department of Veterans Affairs websites.
  • Annual data audits will be implemented to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the presented information, increasing trust in the system.
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 Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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