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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 15, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1066

VA Management Alignment Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Nov 6, 2017)

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

VA Management Alignment Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report (including recommendations for appropriate legislation) regarding the roles, responsibility, and accountability of elements and individuals of the VA.

In creating such report, the VA shall utilize the results of:

  • the Independent Assessment of the Health Care Delivery Systems and Management Process of the VA established by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014;
  • any study or report by the Commission on Care established by such Act; and
  • other studies or reports, including a report titled "Task Force on Improving Effectiveness of VHA Governance: Report to the VHA Under Secretary for Health," dated February 28, 2015.

The VA shall also specify clearly delineated roles and responsibilities to optimize the organizational effectiveness and accountability of each:

  • Administration, staff office, or staff organization and each subordinate organization thereof; and
  • key leader of the VA in relation to any Administration, staff office, or staff organization, Veteran Integrated Service Network, or medical facility.

What just happenedNov 7, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6](D-WA)Sponsor
10 cosponsors4 D6 R
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  1. Nov 7, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 6, 2017FloorH38310

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

  3. Nov 6, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 608). (text: CR H8504)

  4. Nov 6, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 608).(text: CR H8504)

  5. Nov 6, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8510)

  6. Nov 6, 2017FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Nov 6, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1066.

  8. Nov 6, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8504-8505)

  9. Nov 6, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Nov 6, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.

  11. Nov 6, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-389.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Nov 6, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-389.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Oct 12, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. Oct 12, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  15. Sep 26, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  16. Mar 3, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  17. Mar 3, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. Mar 3, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  19. Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Feb 15, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentNov 6, 201781

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

VA Management Alignment Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report (including recommendations for appropriate legislation) regarding the roles, responsibility, and accountability of elements and individuals of the VA.

In creating such report, the VA shall utilize the results of:

  • the Independent Assessment of the Health Care Delivery Systems and Management Process of the VA established by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014;
  • any study or report by the Commission on Care established by such Act; and
  • other studies or reports, including a report titled "Task Force on Improving Effectiveness of VHA Governance: Report to the VHA Under Secretary for Health," dated February 28, 2015.

The VA shall also specify clearly delineated roles and responsibilities to optimize the organizational effectiveness and accountability of each:

  • Administration, staff office, or staff organization and each subordinate organization thereof; and
  • key leader of the VA in relation to any Administration, staff office, or staff organization, Veteran Integrated Service Network, or medical facility.
Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2017

VA Management Alignment Act of 2017

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report (including recommendations for appropriate legislation) regarding the roles, responsibility, and accountability of elements and individuals of the VA.

In creating such report, the VA shall utilize the results of:

  • the Independent Assessment of the Health Care Delivery Systems and Management Process of the VA established by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014;
  • any study or report by the Commission on Care established by such Act; and
  • other studies or reports, including a report titled "Task Force on Improving Effectiveness of VHA Governance: Report to the VHA Under Secretary for Health," dated February 28, 2015.

The VA shall also specify clearly delineated roles and responsibilities to optimize the organizational effectiveness and accountability of each:

  • Administration, staff office, or staff organization and each subordinate organization thereof; and
  • key leader of the VA in relation to any Administration, staff office, or staff organization, Veteran Integrated Service Network, or medical facility.
VA Management Alignment Act of 2017 — Informed