Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study Act of 2020

Bill: 116-s-4763
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2020-09-30
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Congressional oversight

Government studies and investigations

Health technology, devices, supplies

Medical research

Physical fitness and lifestyle

Surgery and anesthesia

Veterans' medical care
Latest action: action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2020-09-30
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><b>Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study Act of 2020</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit a report on the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study, which is a pilot program under which veterans who have recently undergone surgery related to atrial fibrillation utilize VA-issued smart watches to monitor their heart health.</p>

tv_txt: II 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4763 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020 Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study Act of 2020 . 2. Report on Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study Not later than September 30, 2022, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the Veteran Engagement Through Electronic Resources and Notifications Study conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs.