To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a procurement program to facilitate the ability of the medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs to make direct procurements of original artwork from veterans who are patients, and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 7838 **What the Bill Would Do** HR 7838 would create a new program allowing VA medical centers to directly purchase original artwork created by veterans who are receiving care at those facilities. The bill amends federal law governing the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a formal procurement process for this purpose. This would give VA hospitals and clinics a straightforward way to buy art from their veteran patients, potentially supporting both the artistic and therapeutic interests of those veterans. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit veteran artists receiving care at VA medical centers, who could potentially earn income from selling their work to the VA. It would also affect VA medical centers, which would gain the ability to purchase and display veteran-created artwork in their facilities.

Additionally, other veterans and visitors to these medical centers might benefit from having locally-created artwork displayed in their spaces. **Current Status** HR 7838 is currently in committee as of the 119th Congress and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Cory Mills (R-FL). No further action has been taken at this time.