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S 2533 — Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act

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The amendment adds a reference to the law as the "Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act" and includes the citation for public law 117-135. Additionally, it specifies that the strategic plan for improving breast imaging services for veterans should include recommendations. This change clarifies the title of the Act and emphasizes the need for actionable recommendations in the strategic plan, which may enhance the focus on improving services for veterans.

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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress] [From the U.S.
[117th Congress Public Law 135] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 1243]] MAKING ADVANCES IN MAMMOGRAPHY AND MEDICAL OPTIONS FOR VETERANS ACT [[Page 136 STAT.
2533 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
1244]] Public Law 117-135 117th Congress An Act To improve mammography services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
2533 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To improve mammography services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
June 7, 2022 - [S.
2533]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act.
38 USC 7322 note.>> SECTION 1.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a strategic plan for improving breast imaging services for veterans.
(a) In General.
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Deadline.>> --Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a strategic plan for improving breast imaging services for veterans.
(2) address geographic disparities of breast imaging furnished at a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the use of breast imaging through non-Department providers in the community;
(2) address geographic disparities of breast imaging furnished at a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs [[Page 131 STAT.
1245]] and the use of breast imaging through non-Department providers in the community;
and (5) provide recommendations on-- (A) potential expansion of breast imaging services furnished at facilities of the Department, including infrastructure and staffing needs;
and (5) <<NOTE:
Recommenda- tions.>> provide recommendations on-- (A) potential expansion of breast imaging services furnished at facilities of the Department, including infrastructure and staffing needs;
(a) In General.--Commencing not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a pilot program to provide telescreening mammography services for veterans who live in-- (1) States where the Department of Veterans Affairs does not offer breast imaging services at a facility of the Department;
(a) <<NOTE:
Deadline.>> In General.--Commencing not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a pilot program to provide telescreening mammography services for veterans who live in-- (1) States where the Department of Veterans Affairs does not offer breast imaging services at a facility of the Department;
(A) An assessment of the quality of the mammography provided under the pilot program under subsection (a).
(A) <<NOTE:
(B) Feedback from veterans and providers participating in the pilot program.
Assessment.>> An assessment of the quality of the mammography provided under the pilot program under subsection (a).
(C) A recommendation of the Secretary on the continuation or discontinuation of the pilot program.
[[Page 131 STAT.
1246]] (B) Feedback from veterans and providers participating in the pilot program.
(C) <<NOTE:
Recommenda- tions.>> A recommendation of the Secretary on the continuation or discontinuation of the pilot program.
Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) upgrade all mammography services at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs that provide such services to use digital breast tomosynthesis technology, also known as three-dimensional breast imaging;
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and (2) submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report-- (A) indicating that the upgrade under paragraph (1) has been completed;
Deadline.>> later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall-- (1) upgrade all mammography services at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs that provide such services to use digital breast tomosynthesis technology, also known as three- dimensional breast imaging;
and (B) listing the facilities or other locations of the Department at which digital breast tomosynthesis technology is used.
and (2) <<NOTE:
Reports.>> submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report-- (A) indicating that the upgrade under paragraph (1) has been completed;
and (B) <<NOTE:
List.>> listing the facilities or other locations of the Department at which digital breast tomosynthesis technology is used.
(2) Elements.--In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall examine-- (A) the feasibility of expanding the Joint Medicine Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide genetic testing and counseling for veterans with breast cancer across the country;
(2) Elements.
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Examination.>> --In conducting the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall examine-- (A) the feasibility of expanding the Joint Medicine Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide genetic testing and counseling for veterans with breast cancer across the country;
(b) Expansion of Availability of Testing.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall update guidelines or institute new guidelines to increase the use of molecular testing and genetic counseling for veterans diagnosed with breast cancer, including veterans living in rural or highly rural areas.
(b) Expansion of Availability of Testing.-- (1) <<NOTE:
Guidelines.>> In general.--The Secretary shall update guidelines or institute new guidelines to increase the use of molecular testing and genetic counseling for veterans diagnosed with breast cancer, including veterans living in rural or highly rural areas.
(2) any updates to guidelines or new guidelines instituted under subsection (b);
[[Page 131 STAT.
1247]] (2) any updates to guidelines or new guidelines instituted under subsection (b);
(a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the accessibility of breast imaging services at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/ D), or another disability.
(a) Study.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study on the accessibility of breast imaging services at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans with paralysis, spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D), or another disability.
(2) Accessibility.--The study required by paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the accessibility of the physical infrastructure at breast imaging facilities of the Department, including the imaging equipment, transfer assistance, and the room in which services will be provided as well as adherence to best practices for screening and treating veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder.
(2) Accessibility.
(3) Screening rates.-- (A) Measurement.--The study required by paragraph (1) shall include a measurement of breast cancer screening rates for veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder during the two-year period preceding the commencement of the study, including a breakout of the screening rates for such veterans living in rural or highly rural areas.
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Assessment.>> --The study required by paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the accessibility of the physical infrastructure at breast imaging facilities of the Department, including the imaging equipment, transfer assistance, and the room in which services will be provided as well as adherence to best practices for screening and treating veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder.
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(3) Screening rates.-- (A) Measurement.-- <<NOTE:
Time period.>> The study required by paragraph (1) shall include a measurement of breast cancer screening rates for veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder during the two-year period preceding the commencement of the study, including a breakout of the screening rates for such veterans living in rural or highly rural areas.
(b) Care From Non-Department Providers.--The Secretary shall update the policies and directives of the Department to ensure that, in referring a veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder for care from a non-Department provider, the Secretary shall-- (1) confirm with the provider the accessibility of the breast imaging site, including the imaging equipment, transfer assistance, and the room in which services will be provided;
(b) Care From Non-Department Providers.-- <<NOTE:
Updates.>> The Secretary shall update the policies and directives of the Department to ensure that, in referring a veteran with a spinal cord injury or disorder for care from a non-Department provider, the Secretary shall-- [[Page 131 STAT.
1248]] (1) confirm with the provider the accessibility of the breast imaging site, including the imaging equipment, transfer assistance, and the room in which services will be provided;
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include an assessment of-- (1) the access of veterans to mammography screenings, whether at a facility of the Department or through a non- Department provider, including any staffing concerns of the Department in providing such screenings;
(b) Elements.-- <<NOTE:
Assessment.>> The report required by subsection (a) shall include an assessment of-- (1) the access of veterans to mammography screenings, whether at a facility of the Department or through a non- Department provider, including any staffing concerns of the Department in providing such screenings;
(c) Follow-Up.--Not later than 180 days after the submittal of the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a plan to address the deficiencies identified in the report under subsection (a), if any.
(c) Follow-Up.-- <<NOTE:
Deadline.
Plan.>> Not later than 180 days after the submittal of the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a plan to address the deficiencies identified in the report under subsection (a), if any.
(a) Access to Care in Each VISN.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a partnership with not fewer than one cancer center of the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health in each Veterans Integrated Service Network of the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand access to high-quality cancer care for women veterans.
(a) Access to Care in Each VISN.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a partnership with not fewer than one cancer center of the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health in each Veterans Integrated Service Network of the [[Page 131 STAT.
1249]] Department of Veterans Affairs to expand access to high-quality cancer care for women veterans.
and (2) the determination of the Secretary of whether expansion of such partnership to more than the original 12 facilities of the Department that were selected under such partnership is feasible.
and (2) <<NOTE:
(c) Periodic Reports.--Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every three years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report-- (1) assessing how the partnerships entered into under subsection (a)(1) have impacted access by veterans to cancer centers of the National Cancer Institute, including an assessment of the telehealth options made available and used pursuant to such partnerships;
Determination.>> the determination of the Secretary of whether expansion of such partnership to more than the original 12 facilities of the Department that were selected under such partnership is feasible.
(c) Periodic Reports.--Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every three years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report-- (1) <<NOTE:
Assessment.>> assessing how the partnerships entered into under subsection (a)(1) have impacted access by veterans to cancer centers of the National Cancer Institute, including an assessment of the telehealth options made available and used pursuant to such partnerships;
and (2) may include a focus on-- (A) with respect to women members of the Armed Forces with a diagnosis of or who are undergoing screening for breast cancer, transition of such members from receiving care from the Department of Defense to receiving care from the Department of Veterans Affairs;
and (2) may include a focus on-- [[Page 131 STAT.
1250]] (A) with respect to women members of the Armed Forces with a diagnosis of or who are undergoing screening for breast cancer, transition of such members from receiving care from the Department of Defense to receiving care from the Department of Veterans Affairs;
Passed the Senate March 23, 2022.
Approved June 7, 2022.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
Secretary.
2533:
117th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
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2533 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To improve mammography services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
168 (2022):
Mar.
23, considered and passed Senate.
May 18, considered and passed House.
DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022):
June 7, Presidential remarks.
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Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 117-135.

  4. Became Public Law No: 117-135.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5112-5115)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2533.

  10. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  11. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5170-5171)

  12. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 227).

  13. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 227). (text: CR H5113-5114)

  14. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  15. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Received in the House.

  17. Held at the desk.

  18. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)

  19. Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1754-1756; text: CR S1754)

  20. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  21. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  22. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 303.

  23. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  24. Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-501.

  25. Introduced in Senate

  26. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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