Pub. L. 117-175 - Patient Advocate Tracker Act

117th Congress

Affects: 38 U.S.C. §§ 7309A

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Patient Advocate Tracker Act”.

SEC. 2. SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

Section 7309A(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

“(3) Beginning not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Director shall establish an information technology system that will allow a veteran (or the designated representative of a veteran) to electronically—

“(3)“(A) file a complaint that will be received by the appropriate patient advocate; and

“(3)“(B) at any time view the status of the complaint, including interim and final actions that have been taken to address the complaint.”

Legislative History

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5754:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022):

May 16, 17, considered and passed House.

Sept. 8, considered and passed Senate.