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Public Law115th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 1266Became Law

Enhancing Veteran Care Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 20, 2017)

Enhancing Veteran Care Act

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States to investigate a VA medical center to assess and report deficiencies of the center's facilities.

The VA shall delegate such authority to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in which the medical center is located or to the director of such medical center.

Before entering into a contract, a VISN director or a medical center director shall notify the VA, the VA Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office in order to coordinate an investigation conducted pursuant to such contract with any other ongoing investigations.

    What just happenedDec 20, 2017

    Signed by President.

    Who’s behind it

    Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
    3 cosponsors2 D1 R
    Read on Congress.gov
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    1. Dec 20, 2017President

      Signed by President.

    2. Dec 20, 2017BecameLaw36000

      Signed by President.

    3. Dec 8, 2017Floor

      Presented to President.

    4. Dec 8, 2017President28000

      Presented to President.

    5. Dec 6, 2017FloorH38310

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

    6. Dec 6, 2017FloorH37300

      On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 661). (text: CR 12/5/2017 H9641-9642)

    7. Dec 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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 661).(text: CR 12/5/2017 H9641-9642)

    8. Dec 6, 2017FloorH30000

      Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9684-9685)

    9. Dec 5, 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.

    10. Dec 5, 2017FloorH8D000

      DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1266.

    11. Dec 5, 2017FloorH30000

      Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9641-9643)

    12. Dec 5, 2017FloorH30300

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

    13. Nov 13, 2017IntroReferralH11100

      Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

      Veterans' Affairs Committee
    14. Nov 13, 2017Committee

      Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

      Health Subcommittee
    15. Nov 13, 2017FloorH14000

      Received in the House.

    16. Nov 13, 2017Floor

      Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    17. Nov 9, 2017Floor

      Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7166-7167)

    18. Nov 9, 2017Floor17000

      Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7166-7167)

    19. Nov 9, 2017Discharge

      Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7166-7167)

      Veterans' Affairs Committee
    20. Nov 9, 2017Committee14500

      Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7166-7167)

      Veterans' Affairs Committee
    21. Jul 11, 2017Committee

      Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

      Veterans' Affairs Committee
    22. May 25, 2017IntroReferral

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

      Veterans' Affairs Committee
    23. May 25, 2017IntroReferral10000

      Introduced in Senate

    Public LawDec 20, 201749

    Enhancing Veteran Care Act

    (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States to investigate a VA medical center to assess and report deficiencies of the center's facilities.

    The VA shall delegate such authority to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in which the medical center is located or to the director of such medical center.

    Before entering into a contract, a VISN director or a medical center director shall notify the VA, the VA Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office in order to coordinate an investigation conducted pursuant to such contract with any other ongoing investigations.

      Passed Senate without amendmentNov 9, 201782

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

      Enhancing Veteran Care Act

      (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States to investigate a VA medical center to assess and report deficiencies of the center's facilities.

      The VA shall delegate such authority to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in which the medical center is located or to the director of such medical center.

      Before entering into a contract, a VISN director or a medical center director shall notify the VA, the VA Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office in order to coordinate an investigation conducted pursuant to such contract with any other ongoing investigations.

        Introduced in SenateMay 25, 2017

        Enhancing Veteran Care Act

        This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States to investigate a VA medical center to assess and report deficiencies of the center's facilities.

        The VA shall delegate such authority to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in which the medical center is located or to the director of such medical center.

          Enhancing Veteran Care Act — Informed