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H.R. 1545Became Law

VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 21, 2017)

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

VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disclose information about an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by a VA employee or by a non-VA provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the VA (currently, about a veteran or the dependent of a veteran) to a state controlled substance monitoring program to the extent necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines.

What just happenedNov 21, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2](D-NH)Sponsor
11 cosponsors6 D5 R
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  1. Nov 21, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Nov 21, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Nov 17, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Nov 17, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Nov 16, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Nov 15, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  7. Nov 15, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Nov 15, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7267)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  9. Nov 15, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7267)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. May 24, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. May 23, 2017FloorH38310

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

  12. May 23, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4473)

  13. May 23, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4473)

  14. May 23, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1545.

  15. May 23, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4473-4475)

  16. May 23, 2017FloorH30300

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

  17. May 22, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 93.

  18. May 22, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-144.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. May 22, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-144.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. May 17, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. May 17, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Apr 6, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  23. Mar 29, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  24. Mar 27, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  25. Mar 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  26. Mar 15, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Mar 15, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawNov 21, 201749

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

VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disclose information about an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by a VA employee or by a non-VA provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the VA (currently, about a veteran or the dependent of a veteran) to a state controlled substance monitoring program to the extent necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines.

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 15, 201782

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

VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disclose information about an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by a VA employee or by a non-VA provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the VA (currently, about a veteran or the dependent of a veteran) to a state controlled substance monitoring program to the extent necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines.

Passed House without amendmentMay 23, 201781

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

VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disclose information about an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by a VA employee or by a non-VA provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the VA (currently, about a veteran or the dependent of a veteran) to a state controlled substance monitoring program to the extent necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines.

Reported to House without amendmentMay 22, 201779

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

VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disclose information about an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by a VA employee or by a non-VA provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the VA (currently, about a veteran or the dependent of a veteran) to a state controlled substance monitoring program to the extent necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines.

Introduced in HouseMar 15, 2017

VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to disclose information about an individual who is dispensed medication prescribed by a VA employee or by a non-VA provider authorized to prescribe such medication by the VA (currently, about a veteran or the dependent of a veteran) to a state controlled substance monitoring program to the extent necessary to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines.

VA Prescription Data Accountability Act 2017 — Informed