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BillHR 8052 · 119

Veteran Infection Prevention Act

Introduced
Mar 24, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 14, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve infection prevention and control measures in its medical facilities. Funds efforts to reduce the spread of infections among veterans receiving care.

Sponsored By

Jennifer A. Kiggans
Republican · Virginia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 24, 2026
  3. May 14, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects veterans who receive medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, potentially reducing their risk of contracting infections during treatment. It also impacts VA medical staff by implementing new infection control protocols.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMar 24, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 14, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.