HR 4609
105th Congress
House
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Veterans Personal Security Act
Introduced: September 23, 1998
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 28, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 23, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 23, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1780)
Sep 23, 1998
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Veterans Personal Security Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify appropriate local law enforcement agencies immediately, and also in writing within 48 hours, after receiving notice that any of the following has occurred at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility: (1) a patient is missing; (2) a patient or staff member has caused physical abuse or battery to another patient or staff member; (3) a patient or staff member has unlawfully possessed or used a controlled substance; or (4) a rape or any other felony or indictable offense has been committed. Requires the Department to provide appropriate assistance in the investigation of any such allegations.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1