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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study Act of 2020</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a report on the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study, which is a pilot program under which veterans who have recently undergone surgery related to atrial fibrillation utilize VA-issued smart watches to monitor their heart health.</p>]]></text>
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