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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 12, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 467

VA Scheduling Accountability Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (May 24, 2017)

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

VA Scheduling Accountability Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical facility annually certifies that it is in full compliance with all provisions of law and regulations relating to scheduling appointments for veterans hospital care and medical services. The VA may not waive any applicable provision of such laws or regulations.

If unable to make such certification, the facility shall provide the VA with an explanation of noncompliance and a description of compliance actions being taken. If a facility does not make a certification for any year, each covered official may not receive specified awards or bonuses during the subsequent year. A covered official is the: (1) director, (2) chief of staff, (3) associate director, (4) associate director for patient care, and (5) deputy chief of staff.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall ensure that its directives and policies apply to, and are implemented by, each VA office or facility in a standardized manner, including at the local level.

What just happenedMay 25, 2017

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2](R-IN)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. May 25, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. May 24, 2017FloorH38310

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

  3. May 24, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 278). (text: CR 5/23/2017 H4467)

  4. May 24, 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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 278).(text: CR 5/23/2017 H4467)

  5. May 24, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4527-4528)

  6. May 23, 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. May 23, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 467.

  8. May 23, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4467-4468)

  9. May 23, 2017FloorH30300

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

  10. May 23, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 97.

  11. May 23, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. May 23, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. May 23, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-149, Part I.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. May 23, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-149, Part I.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  15. May 17, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  16. May 17, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  17. Apr 6, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  18. Mar 29, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  19. Feb 3, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  20. Feb 3, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  21. Jan 12, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  22. Jan 12, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  23. Jan 12, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Jan 12, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Jan 12, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMay 24, 201781

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

VA Scheduling Accountability Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical facility annually certifies that it is in full compliance with all provisions of law and regulations relating to scheduling appointments for veterans hospital care and medical services. The VA may not waive any applicable provision of such laws or regulations.

If unable to make such certification, the facility shall provide the VA with an explanation of noncompliance and a description of compliance actions being taken. If a facility does not make a certification for any year, each covered official may not receive specified awards or bonuses during the subsequent year. A covered official is the: (1) director, (2) chief of staff, (3) associate director, (4) associate director for patient care, and (5) deputy chief of staff.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall ensure that its directives and policies apply to, and are implemented by, each VA office or facility in a standardized manner, including at the local level.

Reported to House without amendment, Part IMay 23, 201728

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

VA Scheduling Accountability Act

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical facility annually certifies that it is in full compliance with all provisions of law and regulations relating to scheduling appointments for veterans hospital care and medical services. The VA may not waive any applicable provision of such laws or regulations.

If unable to make such certification, the facility shall provide the VA with an explanation of noncompliance and a description of compliance actions being taken. If a facility does not make a certification for any year, each covered official may not receive specified awards or bonuses during the subsequent year. A covered official is the: (1) director, (2) chief of staff, (3) associate director, (4) associate director for patient care, and (5) deputy chief of staff.

(Sec. 3) The VA shall ensure that its directives and policies apply to, and are implemented by, each VA office or facility in a standardized manner, including at the local level.

Introduced in HouseJan 12, 2017

VA Scheduling Accountability Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical facility annually certifies that it is in full compliance with all provisions of law and regulations relating to scheduling appointments for veterans hospital care and medical services. The VA may not waive any applicable provision of such laws or regulations.

If unable to make such certification, the facility shall provide the VA with an explanation of noncompliance and a description of compliance actions being taken. If a facility does not make a certification for any year, each covered official may not receive specified awards or bonuses during the subsequent year. A covered official is the: (1) director, (2) chief of staff, (3) associate director, (4) associate director for patient care, and (5) deputy chief of staff.

The VA shall ensure that its directives and policies apply to, and are implemented by, each VA office or facility in a standardized manner, including at the local level.

VA Scheduling Accountability Act — Informed