Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act
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Latest action (29 Nov 2018): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.
What this bill does
H.R. 6398, the Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act, would authorize the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct research with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The goal is to use the DOE's expertise in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to improve health outcomes for veterans. This would involve analyzing large datasets, including health and genomic information from veterans, to identify and address health challenges.
The bill aims to support research through partnerships between federal agencies, national laboratories, universities, and nonprofit institutions. It also proposes establishing computing facilities to securely store and share data, and to drive technological advancements in artificial intelligence and data analytics relevant to veteran healthcare. The bill specifically mentions that no additional funds are authorized, and any activities would be carried out using existing appropriations.
This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress and passed the House of Representatives on September 25, 2018. It was not passed by the Senate in that session. Therefore, if it were to be considered again, it would need to be reintroduced and pass through the legislative process in the current Congress.
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Official summary
Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act
(Sec. 4) This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to: (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges.
(Sec. 5) DOE shall carry out a pilot program to develop tools for big data analytics in order to advance artificial intelligence technologies to solve complex big data challenges.
Timeline
29 Nov 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6398 do?
- H.R. 6398, the Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act, would authorize the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct research with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The goal is to use the DOE's expertise in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to improve health outcomes for veterans. This would involve analyzing large datasets, including health and genomic information from veterans, to identify and address health challenges. The bill aims to support research through partnerships between federal agencies, national laboratories, universities, and nonprofit institutions. It also proposes establishing computing facilities to securely store and share data, and to drive technological advancements in artificial intelligence and data analytics relevant to veteran healthcare. The bill specifically mentions that no additional funds are authorized, and any activities would be carried out using existing appropriations. This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress and passed the House of Representatives on September 25, 2018. It was not passed by the Senate in that session. Therefore, if it were to be considered again, it would need to be reintroduced and pass through the legislative process in the current Congress.
- Has H.R. 6398 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6398. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6398?
- H.R. 6398 was sponsored by Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6398?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534. (29 Nov 2018).
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