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US HB4217
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Bost
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs must identify VA facilities that would achieve cost savings from on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems over a five-year period
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VA must develop a uniform cost analysis model comparing off-site contract waste treatment costs against on-site treatment costs, with capital equipment costs amortized over ten years
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VA must install and operate on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at all identified facilities that would benefit from cost savings
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"Regulated medical waste" follows the federal definition in 49 CFR 173.134(a)(5), though more expansive state law definitions apply where applicable
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No additional appropriations are authorized; implementation must occur within existing VA funding
Legislative Description
VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act Department of Veterans Affairs Creation of On-Site Treatment Systems Affording Veterans Improvements and Numerous General Safety Enhancements Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/19/2025