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H.R. 2496Became Law

Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (May 22, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out the replacement of the existing VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in FY2015 in an amount not to exceed $900 million.

(Sec. 3) The 40-mile distance requirement for a veteran to use a non-VA medical facility under the veterans choice program of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 shall be construed to allow a veteran to access a non-VA medical facility if:

  • the veteran resides more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA facility; or
  • the veteran faces an unusual or excessive burden in traveling to such VA medical facility not only because of geographical challenges (as under current law) but also because of environmental factors, such as roads that are not accessible to the general public, traffic, or hazardous weather, because of a medical condition that impacts the ability to travel, or because of other factors as the Secretary determines.

What just happenedMay 22, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-19.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6](R-CO)Sponsor
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  1. May 22, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-19.

  2. May 22, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-19.

  3. May 22, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. May 22, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 22, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 22, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 22, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 22, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3289-3290)

  9. May 22, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3289-3290)

  10. May 21, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. May 21, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. May 21, 2015FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H3547)

  13. May 21, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H3547)

  14. May 21, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3546-3547)

  15. May 21, 2015DischargeH12300

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged. (consideration: CR H3546)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  16. May 21, 2015Committee5500

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.(consideration: CR H3546)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  17. May 21, 2015FloorH30200

    Mr. Coffman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. (consideration: CR H3546)

  18. May 21, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. May 21, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. May 21, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 22, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out the replacement of the existing VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in FY2015 in an amount not to exceed $900 million.

(Sec. 3) The 40-mile distance requirement for a veteran to use a non-VA medical facility under the veterans choice program of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 shall be construed to allow a veteran to access a non-VA medical facility if:

  • the veteran resides more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA facility; or
  • the veteran faces an unusual or excessive burden in traveling to such VA medical facility not only because of geographical challenges (as under current law) but also because of environmental factors, such as roads that are not accessible to the general public, traffic, or hazardous weather, because of a medical condition that impacts the ability to travel, or because of other factors as the Secretary determines.
Public LawMay 22, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out the replacement of the existing VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in FY2015 in an amount not to exceed $900 million.

(Sec. 3) The 40-mile distance requirement for a veteran to use a non-VA medical facility under the veterans choice program of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 shall be construed to allow a veteran to access a non-VA medical facility if:

  • the veteran resides more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA facility; or
  • the veteran faces an unusual or excessive burden in traveling to such VA medical facility not only because of geographical challenges (as under current law) but also because of environmental factors, such as roads that are not accessible to the general public, traffic, or hazardous weather, because of a medical condition that impacts the ability to travel, or because of other factors as the Secretary determines.
Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2015

Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out the replacement of the existing VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in FY2015, in an amount not to exceed $900 million.

The 40-mile distance requirement for a veteran to use a non-VA medical facility under the veterans choice program of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 shall be construed to allow a veteran to access a non-VA medical facility if:

  • the veteran resides more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA facility; or
  • the veteran faces an unusual or excessive burden in traveling to such VA medical facility not only because of geographical challenges (as under current law) but also because of environmental factors, such as roads that are not accessible to the general public, traffic, or hazardous weather, because of a medical condition that impacts the ability to travel, or because of other factors as the Secretary determines.
Passed House without amendmentMay 21, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out the replacement of the existing VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in FY2015 in an amount not to exceed $900 million.

(Sec. 3) The 40-mile distance requirement for a veteran to use a non-VA medical facility under the veterans choice program of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 shall be construed to allow a veteran to access a non-VA medical facility if:

  • the veteran resides more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA facility; or
  • the veteran faces an unusual or excessive burden in traveling to such VA medical facility not only because of geographical challenges (as under current law) but also because of environmental factors, such as roads that are not accessible to the general public, traffic, or hazardous weather, because of a medical condition that impacts the ability to travel, or because of other factors as the Secretary determines.
Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act — Informed