Joe Neguse (D-CO)
Timely Electronic Health Record Transfers for Transitioning Servicemembers Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Timely Electronic Health Record Transfers for Transitioning Servicemembers Act of 2026," directs the Secretary of Defense to take action regarding health record transfers. The Secretary must submit a report to congressional defense committees regarding how long it takes for separating members of the Armed Forces to receive their electronic health records. This report must include average wait times, maximum wait times, and explanations for any delays. Following the report, the Secretary is required to establish standards to ensure records are provided within a reasonable period. These standards must consider the report's findings and input from service members and veterans.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill facilitates smoother transitions for veterans by ensuring their health records are transferred in a timely manner.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill aims to ensure transitioning service members receive their electronic health records within a reasonable period.
- Scored +4
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill improves the transition process for veterans by establishing standards for the timely transfer of health records.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Record Access: The establishment of standards aims to ensure that members of the Armed Forces separating from active duty receive their electronic health records within a reasonable period (Section 2(b)).
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Accountability through Reporting: The Secretary of Defense is required to provide a report detailing the average number of days, the maximum number of days waited, and explanations for delays, which provides transparency regarding the current system (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Inclusion of Service Member Input: The process for defining a "reasonable period" for record transfers includes taking into account the views of members of the Armed Forces who are separating from active duty and veterans (Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill facilitates smoother transitions for veterans by ensuring their health records are transferred in a timely manner.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to ensure transitioning service members receive their electronic health records within a reasonable period.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill improves the transition process for veterans by establishing standards for the timely transfer of health records.
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania