Public Law 115-86 · H.R. 1545 · Became law

VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017

Official title: “To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient information to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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