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- H.R.1998
H.R.1998: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives and certain Members of Congress before the expiration or termination of a HUD-VASH contract, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 7, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 6, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to notify the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees and each Member of Congress from the jurisdiction covered by a HUD-VASH contract at least 90 days before the contract terminates or expires. "HUD-VASH contract" refers to a contract for low-income housing assistance, a rental voucher for VA-supported housing. The VA shall notify such committees and members within 60 days...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 7, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 6, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| April 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) |