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H.R. 4514 107th Congress House

Veterans' Major Medical Facilities Construction Act of 2002

Official title: To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating patient care facilitie… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating patient care facilities at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 18, 2002 Introduced by: Jerry Moran Republican · Kansas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 22, 2002
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2002
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR 5/20/2002 H2614-2615)
May 21, 2002
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2778-2779)
May 20, 2002
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.
May 20, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4514.
May 20, 2002
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2614-2617)
May 20, 2002
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 16, 2002
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 284.
May 16, 2002
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-473.
May 9, 2002
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 9, 2002
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 1, 2002
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 1, 2002
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 2002
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 23, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 18, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 18, 2002
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 21, 2002 House · vote #183 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 411–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action May 22, 2002

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Veterans' Major Medical Facilities Construction Act of 2002 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out specified major medical facility projects in California, Ohio, Alaska, Connecticut, and Florida, in specified amounts.

Increases from $4 million to $6 million the major medical facility project threshold.

Directs the Secretary, in selecting facilities for projects other than major medical facility projects, to select projects to improve, replace, renovate, or update facilities to achieve one or more specified purposes, including: (1) seismic protection related to patient safety; (2) fire safety; (3) utility systems and ancillary patient care facilities; (4) disability accommodation; and (5) improvements at patient care facilities to specialized programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · May 9, 2002
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · May 9, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4514: Veterans' Major Medical Facilities Construction Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4514/
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"H.R. 4514: Veterans' Major Medical Facilities Construction Act of 2002." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4514/.
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