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S.143: Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 16, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 16, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Aug. 16, 2019
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 16, 2019
Bill Summary
Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges. DOE shall carry out a pilot...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 16, 2019 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 172.
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| Aug. 16, 2019 |
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/01/2019 without amendment. With written report No. 116-70.
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| July 16, 2019 |
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| July 9, 2019 |
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.
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| Jan. 16, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| Jan. 16, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) |