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- LAW1. H.R.8247 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] (Introduced 09/14/2020) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/05/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-214. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Introduced
- 1.
H.R.8247 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020
Sponsor:
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] (Introduced 09/14/2020) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
12/05/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-214. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-11-10 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6655) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-12-05 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-214. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW2. H.R.6168 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2] (Introduced 03/10/2020) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/20/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-178. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-20 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-178. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 2.
H.R.6168 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020
Sponsor:
Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2] (Introduced 03/10/2020) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
10/20/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-178. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-20 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-178. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW3. H.R.4920 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Preference Consistency Act of 2020 Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] (Introduced 10/30/2019) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 08/08/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-155. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-08-08 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-155. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 3.
H.R.4920 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Preference Consistency Act of 2020
Sponsor:
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] (Introduced 10/30/2019) Cosponsors: (18)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
08/08/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-155. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-08-08 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-155. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW4. H.R.4771 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act Sponsor: Rep. Cunningham, Joe [D-SC-1] (Introduced 10/21/2019) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 04/10/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-137. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-04-10 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-137. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 4.
H.R.4771 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
VA Tele-Hearing Modernization Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Cunningham, Joe [D-SC-1] (Introduced 10/21/2019) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
04/10/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-137. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-11-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-03-26 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-04-03 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-04-10 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-137. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW5. H.R.4356 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Protecting Families of Fallen Servicemembers Act Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10] (Introduced 09/17/2019) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 01/05/2021 Became Public Law No: 116-285. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-11-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8757) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-12-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-12-24 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2021-01-05 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-285. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 5.
H.R.4356 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Protecting Families of Fallen Servicemembers Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10] (Introduced 09/17/2019) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
01/05/2021 Became Public Law No: 116-285. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-11-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8757) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2021-01-05 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-285. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW6. H.R.4183 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Act Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (Introduced 08/13/2019) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/30/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-187. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-12-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1 (Roll no. 685).(text: 12/16/2019 CR H10271) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-187. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 6.
H.R.4183 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (Introduced 08/13/2019) Cosponsors: (10)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
10/30/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-187. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-12-17 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1 (Roll no. 685).(text: 12/16/2019 CR H10271) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-187. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW7. H.R.2385 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program. Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17] (Introduced 04/29/2019) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 116-179 Latest Action: 01/17/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-107. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-07-24 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-179. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-12-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-01-06 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-01-17 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-107. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 7.
H.R.2385 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
To permit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program.
Sponsor:
Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17] (Introduced 04/29/2019) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 116-179
Latest Action:
01/17/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-107. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-01-06 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
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- Introduced
- LAW8. H.R.2372 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Veterans' Care Quality Transparency Act Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (Introduced 04/25/2019) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 116-72 Latest Action: 10/20/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-177. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-20 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-177. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 8.
H.R.2372 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Veterans' Care Quality Transparency Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (Introduced 04/25/2019) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 116-72
Latest Action:
10/20/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-177. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-09 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-20 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-177. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW9. H.R.2359 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Whole Veteran Act Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17] (Introduced 04/25/2019) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 116-71 Latest Action: 10/30/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-185. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-01 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-20 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-185. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 9.
H.R.2359 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Whole Veteran Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17] (Introduced 04/25/2019) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 116-71
Latest Action:
10/30/2020 Became Public Law No: 116-185. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-01 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-20 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2020-10-30 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-185. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW10. H.R.299 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] (Introduced 01/08/2019) Cosponsors: (333) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 116-58 Latest Action: 06/25/2019 Became Public Law No: 116-23. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-06-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3450) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-06-19 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-06-25 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-23. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 10.
H.R.299 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
Sponsor:
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] (Introduced 01/08/2019) Cosponsors: (333)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 116-58
Latest Action:
06/25/2019 Became Public Law No: 116-23. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-05-10 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-58. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-05-14 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 203).(text: CR H3743-3746) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-06-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3450) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-06-19 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2019-06-25 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 116-23. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW11. H.R.3949 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) VALOR Act Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (Introduced 10/04/2017) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-398 Latest Action: 11/21/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-89. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7267) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-17 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-21 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 115-89. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 11.
H.R.3949 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
VALOR Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (Introduced 10/04/2017) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-398
Latest Action:
11/21/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-89. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-07 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-398. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7267) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-17 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-21 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 115-89. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW12. H.R.3122 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] (Introduced 06/29/2017) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-385 Latest Action: 03/09/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-131. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-06 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-385. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8505) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-02-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-02-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-03-09 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 115-131. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 12.
H.R.3122 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017
Sponsor:
Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] (Introduced 06/29/2017) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-385
Latest Action:
03/09/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-131. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-06 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-385. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8505) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-02-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-02-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-03-09 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 115-131. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW13. H.R.1725 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit certain reports relating to medical evidence submitted in support of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary. Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 03/24/2017) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-133 Latest Action: 03/09/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-130. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-133. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-23 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4475) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-02-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-02-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-03-09 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 115-130. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 13.
H.R.1725 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit certain reports relating to medical evidence submitted in support of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary.
Sponsor:
Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 03/24/2017) Cosponsors: (8)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-133
Latest Action:
03/09/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-130. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-133. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-23 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4475) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-02-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-02-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2018-03-09 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 115-130. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW14. H.R.1545 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-144 Latest Action: 11/21/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-86. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-22 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-144. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-23 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4473) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-17 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-21 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 115-86. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 14.
H.R.1545 — 115th Congress (2017-2018)
VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017
Sponsor:
Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] (Introduced 03/15/2017) Cosponsors: (11)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-144
Latest Action:
11/21/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-86. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-22 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-144. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-05-23 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4473) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-17 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2017-11-21 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 115-86. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW15. H.R.3670 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 12/14/2011) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - Homeland Security; Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Report: H. Rept. 112-487 Latest Action: 08/16/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-171. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-18 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-487, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3239) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-02 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-07 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-16 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-171. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 15.
H.R.3670 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Sponsor:
Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 12/14/2011) Cosponsors: (22)
Committees:
House - Homeland Security; Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Committee Report: H. Rept. 112-487
Latest Action:
08/16/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-171. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-18 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-487, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-05-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3239) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-02 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-07 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2012-08-16 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 112-171. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced