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H.R. 811 107th Congress House

Veterans Hospital Emergency Repair Act

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.

Introduced: March 1, 2001 Introduced by: Christopher H. Smith Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
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 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 28, 2001
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 27, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 27, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 64). (text: CR H1137-1138)
Mar 27, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155-1156)
Mar 27, 2001
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.
Mar 27, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 811.
Mar 27, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1137-1143)
Mar 27, 2001
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 26, 2001
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
Mar 26, 2001
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-28.
Mar 21, 2001
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
Mar 21, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 13, 2001
Committee Hearings Held.
Mar 1, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 1, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E263-264)
Mar 1, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 27, 2001 House · vote #64 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 417–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 28, 2001

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Veterans' Hospital Emergency Repair Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out major medical facility projects at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers for improving, renovating, and updating patient care facilities. Requires the Secretary to use FY 2002 or 2003 appropriated funds for such purpose. Limits to $25 million the cost of any single project. Requires an independent board within the Department to review projects before their selection.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Mar 1, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 811: Veterans Hospital Emergency Repair Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-811/
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"H.R. 811: Veterans Hospital Emergency Repair Act." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-811/.
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H.R. 811, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-811/.
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