H.R. 80 · 116th Congress

Phoenix VA Congressional Oversight Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Andy Biggs
Introduced
2019-01-03
Latest action
2019-01-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

Phoenix VA Congressional Oversight Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a pilot program in Arizona, including at the VA's Phoenix health care system, to improve the ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with VA medical benefits issues. The VA must establish a dedicated congressional relations team to assist congressional members and committees with casework issues at each VA health care system location in Arizona.