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- H.R.1911
H.R.1911: To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 1, 2003
- Latest Major Action July 18, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Establishes an interagency committee to be known as the Department of Veterans Affairs-Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee to: (1) recommend to the Secretary of each department strategic direction for joint health-care resources coordination and sharing efforts between and within such departments; and (2) oversee implementation of those efforts.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 108-115, Part I.
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House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than May 19, 2003.
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Committee on Armed Services discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
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Mr. Boozman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1911.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 204).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
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| May 1, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by John Boozman (R-Ark.) |