Bills · HR 4527
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4527Veterans' medical careHealth information and medical records
Health Records Enhancement Act
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION DEC 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a gap where important health information about veterans and military members might be lost if not recorded before their death. Family members often have unique insights into a loved one's health conditions, symptoms, or exposures that may not be fully documented in official medical files. By allowing this information to be added, it creates a more comprehensive and accurate health history.
This could have significant real-world impacts. More complete records can aid in medical research, help other family members understand potential genetic or service-connected health risks, and ensure that the full health story of those who served is preserved. If this bill doesn't become law, this valuable information observed by families may continue to be excluded from official records, potentially limiting future understanding and care.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow supplementation of health records for deceased veterans and TRICARE enrollees.
This is the core purpose of the bill, enabling the addition of crucial health details to official records.
PROVISION 02
Permits updates to be made by an individual designated by the deceased, or by an immediate family member if no such designation exists.
Establishes who has the authority to provide these important health updates.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that these updates will supplement existing records and will not modify the original information.
Ensures the integrity of the original medical documentation is preserved while allowing for added context.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to jointly establish a process for these updates and for individuals to make designations.
Creates the administrative framework necessary for the new system to function.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSDEC 19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
JUL 17
Introduced in House
JUL 17
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4527
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionDec 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
House BillHR 4527Veterans' medical careHealth information and medical records
Health Records Enhancement Act
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 19, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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