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H.R.2787

H.R.2787: Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals Act

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About This Bill

Introduced June 6, 2017
Latest Major Action July 25, 2018
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Bill Sponsor

Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio)

Bill Cosponsors

3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - July 25, 2018
Engrossed in House - July 24, 2018
Reported in House - July 24, 2018
Introduced in House - June 6, 2017

Bill Summary

Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Medical Doctors Act or the VET MD Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a three-year pilot program at a minimum of five VA medical centers to provide undergraduate students a clinical observation experience. The VA shall ensure that such program: increases the awareness, knowledge, and empathy of future medical professionals toward the medical conditions common to...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
July 25, 2018	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 24, 2018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
July 24, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 24, 2018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 24, 2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2787.
July 24, 2018	Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
July 24, 2018	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 670.
July 24, 2018	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-867.
July 24, 2018	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7132)
July 24, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7132-7133)
July 12, 2018	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
July 12, 2018	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 27, 2018	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
June 27, 2018	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 13, 2018	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
June 6, 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 6, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 6, 2017	Introduced in the House by Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio)

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