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- LAW1. H.R.5404 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014 Sponsor: Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10] (Introduced 09/08/2014) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Budget Latest Action: 09/26/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-175. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Introduced
- 1.
H.R.5404 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014
Sponsor:
Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10] (Introduced 09/08/2014) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Budget
Latest Action:
09/26/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-175. (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] => 2014-09-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5863) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2014-09-23 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2014-09-26 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 113-175. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW2. H.R.272 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense joint outpatient clinic to be constructed in Marina, California, as the "Major General William H. Gourley VA-DOD Outpatient Clinic". Sponsor: Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20] (Introduced 01/15/2013) Cosponsors: (81) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 07/25/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-130. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2013-11-18 [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): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 589).(text: CR H7165-7166) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2014-07-15 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2014-07-25 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 113-130. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 2.
H.R.272 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense joint outpatient clinic to be constructed in Marina, California, as the "Major General William H. Gourley VA-DOD Outpatient Clinic".
Sponsor:
Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20] (Introduced 01/15/2013) Cosponsors: (81)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
07/25/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-130. (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] => 2014-07-09 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4364) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2014-07-15 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2014-07-25 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 113-130. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW3. S.1471 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act Sponsor: Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] (Introduced 08/01/2013) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: 12/20/2013 Became Public Law No: 113-65. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2013-11-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8136) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2013-12-11 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 1 (Roll no. 634).(text: CR H7640-7641) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2013-12-13 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2013-12-20 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 113-65. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 3.
S.1471 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)
Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act
Sponsor:
Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] (Introduced 08/01/2013) Cosponsors: (2)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
12/20/2013 Became Public Law No: 113-65. (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] => 2013-11-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8136) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
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- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2013-12-13 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2013-12-20 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 113-65. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW4. S.3447 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 05/27/2010) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Budget Committee Report: S. Rept. 111-346 Latest Action: 01/04/2011 Became Public Law No: 111-377. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 3 (Roll no. 642).(text: CR 12/15/2010 H8456-8461) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2011-01-04 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-377. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 4.
S.3447 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 05/27/2010) Cosponsors: (35)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Budget
Committee Report: S. Rept. 111-346
Latest Action:
01/04/2011 Became Public Law No: 111-377. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-10-26 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/29/2010 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-346. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8954-8960) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 3 (Roll no. 642).(text: CR 12/15/2010 H8456-8461) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2011-01-04 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-377. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW5. S.1402 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 07/20/1999) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: 11/01/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-419. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-07-26 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9311-9313; text: S9311-9313) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-05-23 [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): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 220).(text: CR H3548-3552) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-10-20 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-11-01 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 106-419. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 5.
S.1402 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000
Sponsor:
Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 07/20/1999) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
11/01/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-419. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
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- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-10-17 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 19000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-10-20 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-11-01 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 106-419. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
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House Cosponsor
- Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ] [1]
- Barber, Ron [D-AZ] [1]
- Bass, Karen [D-CA] [1]
- Becerra, Xavier [D-CA] [1]
- Bera, Ami [D-CA] [1]
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