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H.R.2123

H.R.2123: VETS Act of 2017

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About This Bill

Introduced April 25, 2017
Latest Major Action Nov. 8, 2017

Bill Sponsor

Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.)

Bill Cosponsors

26 (12 Democrats, 14 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Nov. 8, 2017
Engrossed in House - Nov. 7, 2017
Reported in House - Nov. 7, 2017
Introduced in House - April 25, 2017

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act of 2017 or the VETS Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill allows a licensed health care professional of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to practice his or her profession using telemedicine at any location in any state regardless of where the professional or patient...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 27 statements associated with H.R.2123.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 8, 2017	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 7, 2017	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov. 7, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 7, 2017	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8556-8557)
Nov. 7, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8556-8558)
Nov. 7, 2017	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 7, 2017	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2123.
Nov. 7, 2017	Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov. 7, 2017	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
Nov. 7, 2017	Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-394.
Nov. 2, 2017	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov. 2, 2017	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 25, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
April 25, 2017	Introduced in the House by Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.)

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