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Public Law115th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 1282Became Law

A bill to redesignate certain clinics of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Montana.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 5, 2018)

(Sec. 1) This bill redesignates Department of Veterans Affairs clinics in Montana located at:

  • 2687 Palmer Street in Missoula as the "David J. Thatcher VA Clinic,"
  • 1775 Spring Creek Lane in Billings as the "Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow VA Clinic," and
  • 1766 Majestic Lane in Billings as the "Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic."

Any local public display of the name of the Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic carried out by the United States or through the use of federal funds shall include both the English name, Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, and the Crow name, Dakaak Baako.

What just happenedJun 5, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-181.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT](R-MT)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jun 5, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-181.

  2. Jun 5, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-181.

  3. Jun 5, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 5, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 24, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 24, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 21, 2018FloorH38310

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

  8. May 21, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4260)

  9. May 21, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4260)

  10. May 21, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1282.

  11. May 21, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4260-4261)

  12. May 21, 2018FloorH30300

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

  13. Aug 4, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  14. Aug 4, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  15. Aug 4, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  16. Aug 3, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Aug 2, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Aug 2, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  19. Aug 2, 2017Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4716)

  20. Aug 2, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Aug 2, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. May 25, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3221-3222; text of measure as introduced: CR S3222)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. May 25, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 5, 201849

(Sec. 1) This bill redesignates Department of Veterans Affairs clinics in Montana located at:

  • 2687 Palmer Street in Missoula as the "David J. Thatcher VA Clinic,"
  • 1775 Spring Creek Lane in Billings as the "Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow VA Clinic," and
  • 1766 Majestic Lane in Billings as the "Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic."

Any local public display of the name of the Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic carried out by the United States or through the use of federal funds shall include both the English name, Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, and the Crow name, Dakaak Baako.

Passed House without amendmentMay 21, 201881

(Sec. 1) This bill redesignates Department of Veterans Affairs clinics in Montana located at:

  • 2687 Palmer Street in Missoula as the "David J. Thatcher VA Clinic,"
  • 1775 Spring Creek Lane in Billings as the "Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow VA Clinic," and
  • 1766 Majestic Lane in Billings as the "Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic."

Any local public display of the name of the Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic carried out by the United States or through the use of federal funds shall include both the English name, Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, and the Crow name, Dakaak Baako.

Passed Senate amendedAug 2, 201735

(Sec. 1) This bill redesignates Department of Veterans Affairs clinics in Montana located at:

  • 2687 Palmer Street in Missoula as the "David J. Thatcher VA Clinic,"
  • 1775 Spring Creek Lane in Billings as the "Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow VA Clinic," and
  • 1766 Majestic Lane in Billings as the "Benjamin Charles Steele VA Clinic."

Any local public display of the name of the Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic carried out by the United States or through the use of federal funds shall include both the English name, Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, and the Crow name, Dakaak Baako.

Introduced in SenateMay 25, 2017

This bill redesignates Department of Veterans Affairs clinics in Montana at the following locations:

  • 2687 Palmer Street in Missoula as the "David J. Thatcher Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic,"
  • 1775 Spring Creek Lane in Billings as the "Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic," and
  • 1766 Majestic Lane in Billings as the "Benjamin Charles Steele Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic."

Any local public display of the name of the Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic carried out by the United States or through the use of federal funds shall include both the English name, Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, and the Crow name, Dakaak Baako.

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