Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2020.

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Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2020.

February 12, 2020

HB 5616, 116th Congress: 2020.

This legislation aims to strengthen the US Veterans Health System by requiring reports on the quality of care and patient safety issues at VA medical centers.

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