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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 22 (Thursday, February 2, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MOOLENAAR:H.R. 808.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Pursuant to Article I, section 8 of the United StatesConstitution, Congress has the power to ``provide for thecommon Defense and general Welfare of the United State.''The single subject of this legislation is:The ``Veterans Patient Advocacy Act'' aims to improveveterans' access to advocacy services by ensuring adequatestaffing and coverage, especially in rural areas.[Page H682]
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Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
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Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
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Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]
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MI
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2023-02-02
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Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-7]
Elissa
Slotkin
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MI
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2023-02-02
True
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Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
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2023-02-02
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Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Haley
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MI
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2023-02-02
True
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Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-8]
Daniel
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MI
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2023-02-02
True
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Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5]
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MI
5
2023-02-02
True
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Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Rashida
Tlaib
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MI
12
2023-02-02
True
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Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
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MI
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True
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Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
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MI
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False
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Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
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HI
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2023-05-09
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2023-12-14
False
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2024-01-17
False
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CO
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2024-12-17
False
Armed Forces and National Security
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Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
This bill requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to ensure (1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and (2) highly rural veterans may access the services of patient advocates. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation of such policies.

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Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
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Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assignment of patient advocates at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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