A bill to authorize the construction of a major medical facility for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 23, 2020)
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a major medical facility project starting in FY2021 for the construction of a VA medical center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The bill requires the VA and the Department of Defense to jointly submit a report assessing the feasibility and advisability of providing health care services to both veterans and active duty service members at the new Colorado facility.
After appropriations are provided for the project, the VA must enter into an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to procure services to carry out the major medical facility project to completion as the construction agent.
What just happenedOct 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateOct 23, 2020
- Oct 23, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Oct 23, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate