HR 1720
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Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act
Introduced: April 10, 2003
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21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 30, 2003
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 29, 2003
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 29, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 29, 2003
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. 576). (text: CR H9996-9999)
Oct 29, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: 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. 576).(text: CR H9996-9999)
Oct 29, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10079-10080)
Oct 29, 2003
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.
Oct 29, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1720.
Oct 29, 2003
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 29, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9996-10008)
Jul 15, 2003
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 116.
Jul 15, 2003
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 108-210.
Jun 26, 2003
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 26, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 24, 2003
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Jun 24, 2003
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 11, 2003
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 24, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 11, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E758-759)
Apr 10, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 10, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2003 | House · vote #576 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 417–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out major medical facility projects, using funds appropriated for FY 2004 through 2006. Allows such projects to be carried out in order to improve, replace, renovate, update, or establish a new patient care facility, or to improve, replace, renovate, or update, a research facility, in order to improve: (1) seismic protection related to patient safety; (2) fire safety; (3) utility systems and ancillary patient care facilities; (4) accommodation for persons with disabilities; and (5) patient care facilities to specialized programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1