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H.R.4173

H.R.4173: Veterans Crisis Line Study Act of 2017

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About This Bill

Introduced Oct. 31, 2017
Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 2017

Bill Sponsor

Jim Banks (R-Ind.)

Bill Cosponsors

14 (5 Democrats, 9 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Nov. 9, 2017
Engrossed in House - Nov. 8, 2017
Reported in House - Nov. 7, 2017
Introduced in House - Oct. 31, 2017

Bill Summary

Veterans Crisis Line Study Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) conduct a study on the outcomes and the efficacy of the toll-free Veterans Crisis Line during the five-year period beginning January 1, 2014, based on an analysis of national suicide data and data collected from the line, and (2) submit such study to Congress by May 31, 2019. Such study shall address: (1) the efficacy of the line...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 9, 2017	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 8, 2017	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 618).
Nov. 8, 2017	Considered as unfinished business.
Nov. 8, 2017	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 8, 2017	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 618). (text: 11/7/2017 CR H8564)
Nov. 8, 2017	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8614)
Nov. 7, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 7, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8563-8566; text of measure as reported: CR H8564)
Nov. 7, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8563-8566; text: CR H8564)
Nov. 7, 2017	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov. 7, 2017	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4173.
Nov. 7, 2017	Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov. 7, 2017	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.
Nov. 7, 2017	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-400.
Nov. 7, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8563-8566)
Nov. 2, 2017	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov. 2, 2017	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct. 31, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct. 31, 2017	Introduced in the House by Jim Banks (R-Ind.)

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