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Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Management Improvement Act of 2005

Introduced: October 18, 2005 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 4, 2005
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 2, 2005
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2005
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 560). (text: CR H9484-9485)
Nov 2, 2005
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9497-9498)
Nov 2, 2005
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.
Nov 2, 2005
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4061.
Nov 2, 2005
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9484-9487)
Nov 2, 2005
Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 27, 2005
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 140.
Oct 27, 2005
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 109-256.
Oct 20, 2005
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 20, 2005
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 17, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 17, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2100)
Oct 17, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 2, 2005 House · vote #560 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 408–0 See who voted →
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Management Improvement Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Department of Veterans Affairs has the authority and control necessary for the development, approval, implementation, integration, and oversight of policies, procedures, processes, activities, and systems relating to the management of Department information technology.

Requires the: (1) Secretary to develop, implement, and maintain a process for the selection and oversight of information technology for the Department, including a strategic plan that includes performance measurements and an integrated enterprise architecture; and (2) CIO to review and update on an ongoing basis the plan and architecture.

Directs the CIO to select the CIOs for each of the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and National Cemetery Administration, who will implement the plan and architecture within their departments.

Requires the Secretary to submit to the congressional veterans' committees interim and annual progress reports on the implementation of this Act, with a final report due no later than January 1, 2008.

What's happening now November 4, 2005

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2001 Related bill Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Management Improvement Act of 2005
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Republican 3
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie
· Oct 18, 2005
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Oct 17, 2005
BROWN, HENRY
· Oct 17, 2005
Brown-Waite, Ginny
· Oct 17, 2005
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Oct 17, 2005
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Oct 17, 2005
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