H.R. 617 · 116th Congress
Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
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Timmons12 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Jan 16, 2019
- House Passed Jul 23, 2019
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate · Dec 17, 2019
Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges.
DOE may carry out research and development activities to develop tools to apply to big data that enable federal agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit research organizations, and industry to better leverage the capabilities of DOE to solve complex, big data challenges.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
Also known as: Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act
Latest action (Dec 17, 2019): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 344.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 16, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced Jan 16, 2019
- House Passed Jul 23, 2019
No recorded floor vote found.