H.R.1947: To amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt transfers of funds from Federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs for nonprofit corporations established under subchapter IV of chapter 73 of such title from certain provisions of the Economy A

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  • Introduced March 28, 2019
  • Latest Major Action May 22, 2019

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Bill Summary

This bill exempts from fiscal year limitations funds transferred from federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for research or education by nonprofit corporations at VA medical centers.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 9 statements associated with H.R.1947.

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Bill Actions

Date Description
May 22, 2019
Received in the Senate.
May 21, 2019
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, H. Rept. 116-76, Part II.
May 21, 2019
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
May 21, 2019
PERMISSION TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL - Mr. Takano asked unanimous consent that Committee on the Veterans' Affairs be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill, H.R. 1947. Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1947.
May 21, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 21, 2019
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 21, 2019

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4048-4049)

May 21, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4048-4051)
May 20, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
May 20, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-76.
May 8, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 8, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 28, 2019

Introduced in the House by Phil Roe (R-Tenn.)

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