What does Preamble of Health Records Enhancement Act do?

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit supplementation of health records of deceased veterans. The bill's stated purpose is to allow for the supplementation of health records for deceased veterans.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Health Records Enhancement Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Health Records Enhancement Act.

What does SUPPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH RECORDS OF DECEASED VETERANS. of Health Records Enhancement Act do?

This section requires the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to jointly ensure health records of deceased veterans can be updated. Updates can be made by an individual designated by the deceased veteran or, if no designation exists, by an immediate family member. A process will be established for individuals to designate someone to update records. Updates are intended to supplement existing health information and not modify it. “Immediate family member” is defined as a spouse, parent, brother, sister, or adult child, or an adult person standing in loco parentis. “Deceased enrollee” refers to individuals who were enrolled in the VA patient enrollment system or entitled to care under TRICARE at the time of their death.

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Health Records Enhancement Act

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 7/17/2025

Author: Peter Welch (D-VT)

TL;DR (AI)

The Health Records Enhancement Act allows designated individuals, such as family members, to supplement the health records of deceased veterans enrolled in VA care or TRICARE.
The Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs must establish a process for veterans to designate someone to update their records after their death.
Record updates are intended to add information and will not modify existing health information.

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