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H.R.3224

H.R.3224: Deborah Sampson Act

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About This Bill

Introduced June 12, 2019
Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 2019
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Bill Sponsor

Julia Brownley (D-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

36 (35 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Nov. 13, 2019
Engrossed in House - Nov. 12, 2019
Reported in House - Nov. 12, 2019
Introduced in House - June 12, 2019

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that gender-specific services are continuously available at every VA medical center and community-based outpatient clinic. Additionally, the VA must conduct a study, interviewing women veterans and employees, to assess the need for and use of extended hours as a means of reducing barriers to care.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 26 statements associated with H.R.3224.

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Congressional Budget Office Estimate

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 13, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 12, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 12, 2019	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): 399 - 11 (Roll no. 611).
Nov. 12, 2019	Considered as unfinished business.
Nov. 12, 2019	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. 12, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3224.
Nov. 12, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 12, 2019	Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov. 12, 2019	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.
Nov. 12, 2019	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-281.
Nov. 12, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 11 (Roll no. 611). (text: CR H8763-8769)
Nov. 12, 2019	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8774-8775)
Nov. 12, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8763-8773)
Oct. 29, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct. 29, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct. 29, 2019	Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Sept. 11, 2019	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
June 25, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 12, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 12, 2019	Introduced in the House by Julia Brownley (D-Calif.)

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