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H.R.840: Veterans' Access to Child Care Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 29, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 11, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (All Democrats)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Feb. 11, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Feb. 8, 2019
- Introduced in House - Jan. 29, 2019
Bill Summary
Veterans' Access to Child Care Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide child care assistance to an eligible veteran who is actively participating in treatment by attending appointments for any period that the veteran (1) receives covered health care services at a VA facility, and (2) is required to travel to and return from such facility for the receipt of such services. The bill defines covered health care...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 11, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
Mr. Barr moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H1479)
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
Mr. Barr moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H1479-1481)
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1469-1482)
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 840.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 400 - 9 (Roll no. 75).
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 214 (Roll no. 74).
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barr motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a subsection to section 2 pertaining to additional requirements for child care providers.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
Mr. Barr moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 840.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
MOMENT OF SILENCE - Mr. Hoyer addressed the Committee and led a moment of silence in memory of the life and legacy of the Honorable John Dingell.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Slotkin amendment No. 21.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherrill amendment No. 20.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sherrill amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Sherrill demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherrill amendment No. 19.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Golden amendment No. 18.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Golden amendment No. 17.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 16.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 15.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kuster amendment No. 14.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment No. 13.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherrill amendment No. 12.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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| Feb. 8, 2019 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 840 as unfinished business.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Mr. Takano moved that the committee rise.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cloud amendment No. 11.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sablan amendment No. 10.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodney Davis amendment No. 9.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cisneros amendment No. 8.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cisneros amendment No. 7.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barr amendment No. 6.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (NV) amendment No. 5.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bergman amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bergman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 4.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose of NY amendment No. 3.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 105. (consideration: CR H1418-1431; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1422)
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Radewagen amendment No. 2.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 1.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 840.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
The Speaker designated the Honorable Stacey E. Plaskett to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 105 and Rule XVIII.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 840 and H. Res. 86. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 840 under a structured rule. Rule provides that H. Res. 86 is adopted. Rule also provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 15, 2019.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 105.
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| Feb. 6, 2019 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 105 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 840. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 840 under a structured rule. Rule provides that H. Res. 86 is adopted. Rule also provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 15, 2019.
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| Feb. 6, 2019 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 105 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 840 and H. Res. 86. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 840 under a structured rule. Rule provides that H. Res. 86 is adopted. Rule also provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules through the legislative day of February 15, 2019.
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| Feb. 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 29, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 29, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) |