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Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 17, 2018Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 6398

Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 25, 2018)

Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act

(Sec. 4) This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to: (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges.

(Sec. 5) DOE shall carry out a pilot program to develop tools for big data analytics in order to advance artificial intelligence technologies to solve complex big data challenges.

What just happenedNov 29, 2018

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5](R-SC)Sponsor
20 cosponsors2 D18 R
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  1. Nov 29, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-534.

    Energy Subcommittee
  2. Sep 26, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 25, 2018FloorH38310

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

  4. Sep 25, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8868-8869)

  5. Sep 25, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8868-8869)

  6. Sep 25, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6398.

  7. Sep 25, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8868-8872)

  8. Sep 25, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Norman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Sep 25, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 762.

  10. Sep 25, 2018DischargeH12300

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Sep 25, 2018Committee5500

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Sep 25, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-974, Part I.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. Sep 25, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-974, Part I.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  14. Jul 18, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  15. Jul 18, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  16. Jul 17, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  17. Jul 17, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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
  18. Jul 17, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  19. Jul 17, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jul 17, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 25, 201836

Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act

(Sec. 4) This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to: (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges.

(Sec. 5) DOE shall carry out a pilot program to develop tools for big data analytics in order to advance artificial intelligence technologies to solve complex big data challenges.

Introduced in HouseJul 17, 2018

Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing that is focused on the development of tools to: (1) solve big data challenges associated with veterans' health care, and (2) support the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying potential health risks and challenges.

DOE shall carry out a pilot program to develop tools for big data analytics in order to advance artificial intelligence technologies to solve complex big data challenges.

Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act — Informed