S 1283
108th Congress
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A bill to require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Introduced: June 18, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2003
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jun 18, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8135-8136)
Jun 18, 2003
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8136)
Plain-English summary
Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from taking any action proposed under the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs: (1) unless the Secretary has notified Congress of the intention to take such action; and (2) until the later of the expiration of a 60-day period, or 30 days of continuous congressional session, after such notification.
What's happening now
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Committees of jurisdiction
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