H.R. 5162
Referred to CommitteeVet Connect Act of 2016
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
9/27/2016 • Senate
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Vet Connect Act of 2016
(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disclose to non-VA entities that provide hospital care or medical treatment to veterans (including private entities and other federal agencies) records of the identity, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment of any patient in connection with a program relating to drug abuse, alcoholism or alcohol abuse, infection with the human immunodeficiency virus, or sickle cell anemia.
Passed House without amendment • 9/26/2016
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
April 29, 2016
Committee Review
September 21, 2016
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
September 26, 2016
Passed Chamber
September 26, 2016
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Enacted into Law