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H.R. 6435 114th Congress House

To authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health…

Official title: To authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accr… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health care evaluation entities to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Introduced: December 5, 2016 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Department of Veterans AffairsGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutions
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This bill died when the 114th Congress ended
It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) 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 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 8, 2016
Received in the Senate.
Dec 7, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7202)
Dec 7, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7202)
Dec 7, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6435.
Dec 7, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7202-7203)
Dec 7, 2016
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 5, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 5, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 5, 2016
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 8, 2016

Received in the Senate.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Director of a Veterans Integrated Service Network of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with an entity specializing in civilian accreditation or health care evaluation to investigate any medical center within the network to assess deficiencies of the facilities at such medical center.

Before entering into any contract, the director shall notify the VA, the VA Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office in order to coordinate any investigation pursuant to a contract with any ongoing investigations or accreditations.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 42 Reintroduced Bill To authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into …
  • S 2554 Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2016
 Bill text 3 versions

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6435: To authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health care evaluation entities to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6435/
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"H.R. 6435: To authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health care evaluation entities to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6435/.
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H.R. 6435, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6435/.
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[H.R. 6435: To authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health care evaluation entities to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-6435/)
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