HR 4062 · 111th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act

Introduced 2009-11-07· Sponsored by Rep. Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(2010-05-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to to report annually to Congress on the low-volume (treating 100 patients or fewer) programs at each medical facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Directs the Secretary to ensure that all employees at a VA hospital where radioactive isotopes are used in the administration of medical services receive appropriate training on what constitutes a medical event and when and to whom a medical event should be reported. Prohibits such isotopes from being used at a VA hospital where such training is not provided. Requires the Secretary to carry out specified evaluations and peer reviews of all medical services provided under contract with a non-government entity.…

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Cosponsors (6)

6 Democrats