H.R. 2192 would amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Establishes in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) an Office of the Ombudsman to act as a liaison for veterans and their family members with respect to the receipt of VA health care and benefits.

Requires the: (1) Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that Office services are available to all veterans and their families; (2) Secretary to make available to such veterans and family members information on contacting and utilizing the services of the Office; and (3) confidentiality of information provided to the Office by veterans and family members.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/16/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.7/24/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 492.
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