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Supplementing Deceased Veterans' Health Records by Family or Designees

A new act allows families of deceased veterans or designated individuals to add information to their health records. This aims to provide a more complete picture of the veteran's health status after their death, which may be important for future benefits or research. These changes supplement, but do not modify, existing data.
Key points
Immediate family members of deceased veterans (spouses, parents, siblings, adult children) or designated individuals will be able to supplement their health records.
Added information can include observed health conditions and other relevant health data.
These changes are intended to supplement, not modify, existing veteran health records.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2333
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2025-07-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Health Records Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2333.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immediate family members of deceased veterans (spouses, parents, siblings, adult children) or designated individuals will be able to supplement their health records.
  • Added information can include observed health conditions and other relevant health data.
  • These changes are intended to supplement, not modify, existing veteran health records.
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. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

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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