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H.R.5985

H.R.5985: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2016

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Introduced Sept. 9, 2016
Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2016
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Jeff Miller (R-Fla.)

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 13, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2016 This bill extends specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. TITLE I--EXTENSIONS OF AUTHORITY RELATING TO HEALTH CARE (Sec. 101) Authority for collection of copayments for hospital care and nursing home care is extended through...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Oct. 19, 2016	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sept. 29, 2016	Became Public Law No: 114-228.
Sept. 29, 2016	Signed by President.
Sept. 21, 2016	Presented to President.
Sept. 20, 2016	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 19, 2016	Vote in the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 0. Record Vote Number: 143.
Sept. 19, 2016	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5876-5878)
Sept. 14, 2016	Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sept. 13, 2016	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sept. 13, 2016	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5387-5389)
Sept. 13, 2016	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5985.
Sept. 13, 2016	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5387-5390)
Sept. 13, 2016	Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sept. 9, 2016	Referred to House Budget
Sept. 9, 2016	Referred to House Armed Services
Sept. 9, 2016	Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Sept. 9, 2016	Introduced in the House by Jeff Miller (R-Fla.)

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Became Public Law No: 114-228.

Signed by President.

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Introduced in the House by Jeff Miller (R-Fla.)