H.R. 1545 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017
H.R. 1545 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 15, 2017, sponsored by Ann M. Kuster with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 15, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-86
What it does
VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disclose information about an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by a VA employee or by a non-VA provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the VA (currently, about a veteran or the dependent of a veteran) to a state controlled substance monitoring program to the extent necessary to prevent…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann M. Kuster (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 15, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 23, 2017
- Passed the SenateNov 15, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentNov 17, 2017
- Became lawNov 21, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Nov 21, 2017)
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