 H.R.2192
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Summary
Establishes in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) an Office of the Ombudsman, headed by a Director. Outlines Office and Director duties, including: (1) serving as a last resort for veterans' health care and benefits complaints and issues that cannot be resolved at a local or regional level; and (2) maintaining a public website with contact information for each patient advocate at each VA medical center. Requires the Director to: (1) appoint three regional administrators to support VHA facilities and veterans integrated service networks in their patient advocacy activities; and (2) establish a board to hear appeals from veterans dissatisfied with efforts of their local medical center and service network, and issue letters outlining possible solutions. Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate the Ombudsman within 180 days after enactment of this Act. What do you think?
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Legislation Slant
Latest Action:
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans
This action occurred on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 and earned 5 points.
Legislative Progress
Introduced in the House on May 14, 2007
Passed in the House on July 29, 2008
Introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2008
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