H.R. 4591 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021
H.R. 4591 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jul 21, 2021, sponsored by Frank J. Mrvan with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 21, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-154
What it does
VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to report quarterly on (1) the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization Program, including by describing all expenses driven by the program; and (2) the performance metrics and outcomes of the program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2021
- Passed the HouseNov 16, 2021
- Passed the SenateMay 26, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentJun 22, 2022
- Became lawJun 23, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-154. (Jun 23, 2022)
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