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S. 539

Introduced

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the use of video cameras for patient safety and law enforcement at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced 3/2/2021•117th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.

6/23/2021 • Senate

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on its policies and procedures relating to the usage and maintenance of video cameras for patient safety and law enforcement at VA medical centers.

Introduced in Senate • 3/2/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesPhotography and imagingRight of privacyVeterans' medical care

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (6)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
4
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

Republican • WV

Sponsored 3/2/2021

Cosponsors (5)

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Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

R-AR

Joined 3/2/2021

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Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]

R-IN

Joined 3/2/2021

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Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]

D-AZ

Joined 3/2/2021

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Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

R-FL

Joined 3/18/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 2, 2021

Committee Review

June 23, 2021

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate3/2/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors5