Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 2068
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-06-12: Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-04T04:26:33Z
Official Summary
Veterans Patient Advocacy Act
This bill requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to ensure that 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.
Sponsor
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
Cosponsors (6)
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Recent Actions
- 2025-06-12: Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2025-03-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2025-03-11: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2025-03-11: Introduced in House
- 2025-03-11: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Veterans Patient Advocacy Act — issued 2025-03-11 — PDF (2 pages)