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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6675
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 9, 2022Mr. Gosar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a nongovernmental entity to conduct an audit of the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Independent VA Audit Act.
2.
Audit of health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs
(a)
Audit
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with a nongovernmental entity to conduct an audit of the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including with respect to the timeliness of available appointments for veterans to receive hospital care and medical services.
(b)
Submission
Not later than December 31, 2023, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the audit conducted under subsection (a).