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H.R. 3494: VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act

A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeHouse bill (H.R.)
Originating chamberHouse
Introduced2025-05-19
SponsorRep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Cosponsors2
Latest action2025-09-16 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Last updated2026-07-13

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-05-19):

VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to purchase or develop and implement a cloud-based information technology system for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to manage inventory. If the VA purchases or develops such a system, the VA must implement a pilot program at one VHA facility before implementing the system throughout the entire VA to determine whether the functions of the system are satisfactory.

Cosponsors (2)

NameParty / state
Jimmy Panetta D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-19
Eugene Simon Vindman D VA 2025-07-25

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3494 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is H.R. 3494?

H.R. 3494 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3494 are available on congress.gov.

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