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- H.R.8149
H.R.8149: VA Precision Medicine Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 1, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 10, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 1, 2020
Bill Summary
VA Precision Medicine Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the Precision Medicine for Veterans Initiative to identify and validate brain and mental health biomarkers among veterans, with specific consideration for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and traumatic brain injury. The VA must develop data privacy and security measures to ensure the information of veterans...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 10, 2020 |
Committee Hearings Held.
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| Sept. 1, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Sept. 1, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Conor Lamb (D-Pa.) |