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- H.R.1718
H.R.1718: To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the four-year terms specified by law for certain officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 10, 2003
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2003
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Bill Summary
Repeals the four-year terms for the following positions in the Department of Veterans Affairs: (1) Under Secretary for Health; (2) Under Secretary for Benefits; and (3) specified officials within the Office of the Under Secretary for Health.Requires the directors of the principal geographic service areas of the Department to be appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Requires: (1) the Secretary to communicate the reasons for removing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 10, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |