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- H.R.1005
H.R.1005: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (31 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - May 24, 2017
- Engrossed in House - May 23, 2017
- Reported in House - May 23, 2017
- Introduced in House - Feb. 13, 2017
Bill Summary
This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into an agreement or a contract with each state home to pay for adult day health care for a veteran eligible for, but not receiving, nursing home care. The veteran must need such care specifically for a service-connected disability or the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 24, 2017 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| May 23, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 23, 2017 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4468) |
| May 23, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1005.
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| May 23, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4468-4469)
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| May 23, 2017 |
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| May 23, 2017 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 96.
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| May 23, 2017 |
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-148.
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| May 17, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| May 17, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 6, 2017 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| March 29, 2017 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 13, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 13, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) |