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H.R.2256: Veterans Information Modernization Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 12, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 22, 2015
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Bill Summary
Veterans Information Modernization Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report annually to Congress during 2016 through 2020 on its furnishing of hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care. Each report shall: evaluate the effectiveness of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) program in improving the quality of, and increasing access to, veterans hospital care, medical services, and nursing...
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 22, 2015 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| July 21, 2015 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| July 21, 2015 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 21, 2015 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 449). (text: CR H5304-5306) |
| July 21, 2015 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5316)
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| July 21, 2015 |
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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| July 21, 2015 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2256.
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| July 21, 2015 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5304-5308)
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| July 21, 2015 |
Mr. Benishek moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| July 7, 2015 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
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| July 7, 2015 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-191.
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| May 21, 2015 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| May 21, 2015 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 15, 2015 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| May 15, 2015 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 13, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 12, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 12, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Dan Benishek (R-Mich.) |