HR 8212 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

ECHO Act

Introduced 2020-09-11· Sponsored by Rep. Cunningham, Joe [D-SC-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(2020-09-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] VA Expanded Care Hours Act or the ECHO Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study on the attitudes of veterans and Veterans Health Administration staff toward the VA offering appointments outside the usual operating hours of VA facilities, including via telehealth appointments. The VA must also study the feasibility and advisability of offering appointments outside the usual operating hours.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]IN