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H.R.3996: VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsor
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Nov. 13, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Nov. 12, 2019
- Introduced in House - July 25, 2019
Bill Summary
VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to utilize design-build selection procedures when seeking to enter a contract for the design and construction of a medical building or facility. Design-build is a method for construction projects where the design and construction services are managed by a single entity. Under the bill, a non-VA federal entity that is managing a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 13, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Nov. 12, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8760) |
Nov. 12, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8760-8761)
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Nov. 12, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Nov. 12, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Nov. 12, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3996.
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Nov. 12, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Nov. 12, 2019 |
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Oct. 29, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Oct. 29, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Oct. 29, 2019 |
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
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Aug. 22, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 25, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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July 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Banks (R-Ind.) |