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- BILL1. H.R.4623 — 99th Congress (1985-1986) Veterans' Health-Care Amendments of 1986 Sponsor: Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 04/17/1986) Cosponsors: (34) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H.Rept 99-729 Latest Action: House - 10/07/1986 Certain Provisions Included in H.R.5299. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1986-07-31 [displayText] => Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Report No: 99-729. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1986-08-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 418 - 0 (Record Vote No: 287). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 1.
H.R.4623 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)
Veterans' Health-Care Amendments of 1986
Sponsor:
Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 04/17/1986) Cosponsors: (34)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H.Rept 99-729
Latest Action:
House - 10/07/1986 Certain Provisions Included in H.R.5299. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1986-07-31 [displayText] => Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Report No: 99-729. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1986-08-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 418 - 0 (Record Vote No: 287). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL2. H.R.2227 — 99th Congress (1985-1986) A bill to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to conduct demonstration projects for the purpose of evaluating the cost effectiveness of providing chiropractic care to veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 04/25/1985) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/02/1985 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-04-25 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 2.
H.R.2227 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)
A bill to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to conduct demonstration projects for the purpose of evaluating the cost effectiveness of providing chiropractic care to veterans.
Sponsor:
Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 04/25/1985) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/02/1985 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-04-25 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL3. H.R.1303 — 99th Congress (1985-1986) A bill to permit the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to proceed with a certain transfer of functions within the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans' Administration without regard to the congressional notice-and-wait requirements of section 210 of title 38, United States Code. Sponsor: Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 02/27/1985)(by request) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/02/1985 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-02-27 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 3.
H.R.1303 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)
A bill to permit the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to proceed with a certain transfer of functions within the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans' Administration without regard to the congressional notice-and-wait requirements of section 210 of title 38, United States Code.
Sponsor:
Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 02/27/1985)(by request) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/02/1985 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-02-27 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL4. H.R.789 — 99th Congress (1985-1986) Veterans' Health Programs Extension Act of 1985 Sponsor: Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 01/30/1985) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/08/1985 Executive Comment Received From VA. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-01-30 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 4.
H.R.789 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)
Veterans' Health Programs Extension Act of 1985
Sponsor:
Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 01/30/1985) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/08/1985 Executive Comment Received From VA. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-01-30 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL5. H.R.788 — 99th Congress (1985-1986) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance recruitment and retention of graduate and student nurse technicians by the Veterans' Administration. Sponsor: Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 01/30/1985)(by request) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/22/1985 Executive Comment Received From VA. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-01-30 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
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H.R.788 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance recruitment and retention of graduate and student nurse technicians by the Veterans' Administration.
Sponsor:
Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 01/30/1985)(by request) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/22/1985 Executive Comment Received From VA. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-01-30 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- LAW6. H.R.505 — 99th Congress (1985-1986) Veterans' Administration Health-Care Amendments of 1985 Sponsor: Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 01/07/1985) Cosponsors: (39) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H.Rept 99-114 Latest Action: 12/03/1985 Became Public Law No: 99-166. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-05-15 [displayText] => Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Report No: 99-114. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-05-21 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-07-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 876 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-11-14 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 19500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-11-22 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-12-03 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 99-166. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
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H.R.505 — 99th Congress (1985-1986)
Veterans' Administration Health-Care Amendments of 1985
Sponsor:
Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 01/07/1985) Cosponsors: (39)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: H.Rept 99-114
Latest Action:
12/03/1985 Became Public Law No: 99-166. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-05-15 [displayText] => Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Report No: 99-114. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-05-21 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-07-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 876 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-11-14 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 19500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-11-22 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 1985-12-03 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 99-166. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- BILL7. H.R.1645 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the per diem rate payable by the Veterans Administration to States providing domiciliary, nursing home, and hospital care to veterans in State homes, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 02/24/1983) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/31/1983 Executive Comment Received From VA. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-24 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
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H.R.1645 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the per diem rate payable by the Veterans Administration to States providing domiciliary, nursing home, and hospital care to veterans in State homes, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 02/24/1983) Cosponsors: (38)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/31/1983 Executive Comment Received From VA. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-24 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL8. H.R.1443 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend by one year the period during which Vietnam-era veterans may request psychological readjustment counseling from the Veterans' Administration and to direct the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to carry out a comprehensive study of the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and related readjustment problems among Vietnam-era veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 02/15/1983) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/19/1983 Executive Comment Received From VA. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-15 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 8.
H.R.1443 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend by one year the period during which Vietnam-era veterans may request psychological readjustment counseling from the Veterans' Administration and to direct the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to carry out a comprehensive study of the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and related readjustment problems among Vietnam-era veterans.
Sponsor:
Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 02/15/1983) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 04/19/1983 Executive Comment Received From VA. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-15 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL9. H.R.1137 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Veterans' Administration an Advisory Committee on Women Veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 02/01/1983) Cosponsors: (120) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/05/1983 Clean Bill H.R.2920 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-01 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 9.
H.R.1137 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Veterans' Administration an Advisory Committee on Women Veterans.
Sponsor:
Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 02/01/1983) Cosponsors: (120)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/05/1983 Clean Bill H.R.2920 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1983-02-01 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL10. H.R.103 — 98th Congress (1983-1984) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the per diem rate payable by the Veterans' Administration to States providing domiciliary, nursing home, and hospital care to veterans in State homes. Sponsor: Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 01/03/1983) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/16/1983 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1983-01-03 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- 10.
H.R.103 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the per diem rate payable by the Veterans' Administration to States providing domiciliary, nursing home, and hospital care to veterans in State homes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] (Introduced 01/03/1983) Cosponsors: (6)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 02/16/1983 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1983-01-03 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced