Timely Electronic Health Record Transfers for Transitioning Servicemembers Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
H.R. 9865, the Timely Electronic Health Record Transfers for Transitioning Servicemembers Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Defense to study and address delays in giving departing service members their electronic health records. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary would have to submit a report to the congressional defense committees covering, for the prior year, the average number of days it takes separating members to receive their records, the longest wait experienced by any member, and an explanation of the causes of delays.
Following that report, the Secretary would have 270 days to establish formal standards ensuring that separating service members receive their electronic health records within a "reasonable period." The bill directs that this standard be based on the report's findings and on input from separating service members, veterans, and other individuals the Secretary deems appropriate.
The bill primarily affects active-duty members of the Armed Forces who are transitioning out of service, as well as Department of Defense processes for handling and transferring medical records, which are often needed for veterans' health care and benefits claims.
The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Joe Neguse, with co-sponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been the subject of committee action, and would need to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President before taking effect.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9865 do?
- H.R. 9865, the Timely Electronic Health Record Transfers for Transitioning Servicemembers Act of 2026, would require the Secretary of Defense to study and address delays in giving departing service members their electronic health records. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary would have to submit a report to the congressional defense committees covering, for the prior year, the average number of days it takes separating members to receive their records, the longest wait experienced by any member, and an explanation of the causes of delays. Following that report, the Secretary would have 270 days to establish formal standards ensuring that separating service members receive their electronic health records within a "reasonable period." The bill directs that this standard be based on the report's findings and on input from separating service members, veterans, and other individuals the Secretary deems appropriate. The bill primarily affects active-duty members of the Armed Forces who are transitioning out of service, as well as Department of Defense processes for handling and transferring medical records, which are often needed for veterans' health care and benefits claims. The bill was introduced on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Joe Neguse, with co-sponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been the subject of committee action, and would need to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President before taking effect.
- Has H.R. 9865 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9865. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9865?
- H.R. 9865 was sponsored by Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9865?
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (22 Jul 2026).
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