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H.R.5974

H.R.5974: VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act

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About This Bill

Introduced May 25, 2018
Latest Major Action July 25, 2018
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Bill Sponsor

Jeffrey Denham (R-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - July 25, 2018
Engrossed in House - July 24, 2018
Reported in House - July 24, 2018
Introduced in House - May 25, 2018

Bill Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs Creation of On-Site Treatment Systems Affording Veterans Improvements and Numerous General Safety Enhancements Act or the VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to install and operate an on-site regulated medical waste treatment system at each VA facility that would benefit from such a system's cost savings.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 9 statements associated with H.R.5974.

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Congressional Budget Office Estimate

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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. 5974.
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. 672.
July 24, 2018	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-869.
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 H7144)
July 24, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7144-7145)
July 12, 2018	Ordered to be Reported 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 13, 2018	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 2018	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 25, 2018	Introduced in the House by Jeffrey Denham (R-Calif.)

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