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S. 3147Became Law

Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 4, 2020)

Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the policies and procedures relating to patient safety and quality of care and the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers.

After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent any similar reoccurrence.

What just happenedDec 4, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-212.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV](D-WV)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 4, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-212.

  2. Dec 4, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-212.

  3. Dec 4, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 4, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 24, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 24, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 16, 2020FloorH38310

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

  8. Nov 16, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 220). (text: CR H5746-5747)

  9. Nov 16, 2020Floor8000

    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): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 220).(text: CR H5746-5747)

  10. Nov 16, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5749-5750)

  11. Nov 16, 2020FloorH37220

    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.

  12. Nov 16, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3147.

  13. Nov 16, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5746-5748)

  14. Nov 16, 2020FloorH30300

    Mrs. Luria moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Jan 14, 2020Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  16. Dec 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  17. Dec 23, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Dec 23, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7230-7231; text: CR S7230-7231)

  20. Dec 19, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7230-7231; text: CR S7230-7231)

  21. Dec 19, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 4, 202049

Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the policies and procedures relating to patient safety and quality of care and the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers.

After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent any similar reoccurrence.

Passed HouseNov 16, 202053

Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the policies and procedures relating to patient safety and quality of care and the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers.

After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent any similar reoccurrence.

Introduced in SenateDec 19, 2019

Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the policies and procedures relating to patient safety and quality of care and the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers.

After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent any similar reoccurrence.

Passed SenateDec 19, 201955

Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the policies and procedures relating to patient safety and quality of care and the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers.

After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent any similar reoccurrence.

Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019 — Informed