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Rural Veterans' Healthcare Support: New Patient Advocates

This act aims to improve healthcare for veterans in rural areas. It introduces new patient advocates to help veterans access care outside main hospitals. This will provide better support and care coordination, making it easier to navigate the healthcare system.
Key points
Each VA medical center will designate a patient advocate specifically for rural veterans.
These advocates will assist veterans receiving care at community-based clinics and through the community care network.
Medical center directors will oversee patient advocates, aiming to streamline problem resolution.
Annual reports on reported issues and resolution times will be generated, increasing system transparency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1134
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Process start date: 2025-03-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening VA Patient Advocacy for Rural Veterans Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1134.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Each VA medical center will designate a patient advocate specifically for rural veterans.
  • These advocates will assist veterans receiving care at community-based clinics and through the community care network.
  • Medical center directors will oversee patient advocates, aiming to streamline problem resolution.
  • Annual reports on reported issues and resolution times will be generated, increasing system transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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