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H.R.5721

H.R.5721: VIPER Act of 2021

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About This Bill

Introduced Oct. 25, 2021
Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2022

Bill Sponsor

Mark Takano (D-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

7 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Nov. 17, 2022
Engrossed in House - Nov. 17, 2022
Reported in House - Nov. 14, 2022
Introduced in House - Oct. 25, 2021

Bill Summary

VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research Act of 2021 or the VIPER Act of 2021 This bill addresses research activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), particularly those within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). First, the bill provides statutory authority for the VHA's Office of Research and Development to serve veterans through a full spectrum of research, technology transfer, and application. Next, the bill exempts VA...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 17, 2022	Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8568-8569)
Nov. 17, 2022	Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1464, proceedings on H.R. 5721 are considered vacated.
Nov. 17, 2022	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 14, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 14, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8461-8464; text: CR H8461-8462)
Nov. 14, 2022	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. 14, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5721.
Nov. 14, 2022	Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov. 14, 2022	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 395.
Nov. 14, 2022	Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-551.
Nov. 4, 2021	Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Nov. 4, 2021	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov. 4, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov. 2, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 25, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct. 25, 2021	Introduced in the House by Mark Takano (D-Calif.)

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