Timely Electronic Health Record Transfers for Transitioning Servicemembers Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced
Summary
Timely transfer of separating servicemembers' electronic health records. This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to assess how long separating members wait for their electronic health records and then set standards to ensure those records are delivered within a reasonable period based on the report and stakeholder input.
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- Separating servicemembers: Would get clearer timelines for receiving their electronic health records. The required assessment must cover the prior 1-year period and report the average number of days, the maximum number of days, and reasons for delays.
- Department of Defense: The Secretary would have 180 days to submit the assessment and then 270 days after that submission to establish standards that define a "reasonable period."
- Veterans and other stakeholders: The standards must reflect the report's findings and the views of separating members, veterans, and other individuals the Secretary deems appropriate.
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Faster health records for separating servicemembers
This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to report to the congressional defense committees within 180 days. The report would cover the prior 1-year period and must give the average days to get records, the maximum days anyone waited, and reasons for delays. Within 270 days after that report, the Secretary would set standards so separating members receive their electronic health records within a "reasonable period." The Secretary would define "reasonable period" after reviewing the report and hearing from separating service members, veterans, and other appropriate people.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
CO • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
MI • R
Sponsored 7/22/2026
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 7/22/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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