S2333Referred to Committee

Health Records Enhancement Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-17
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Sponsor

Peter Welch
Peter Welch
Democrat · VT · Senator
Votes with party: 58.7% (293 recorded votes)

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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

2026-03-18

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would improve how the military and Veterans Affairs share medical records, making it easier for veterans to access their health information and for doctors to see their complete medical history when treating them. This could help prevent duplicate tests, reduce medical errors, and speed up care for veterans transitioning from active duty to civilian life or VA hospitals. The change would primarily affect veterans and military service members who need coordinated healthcare across different military and VA facilities.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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