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VA Management Alignment Act of 2017

Introduced: February 15, 2017 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 7, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 6, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 6, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 608). (text: CR H8504)
Nov 6, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8510)
Nov 6, 2017
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 6, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1066.
Nov 6, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8504-8505)
Nov 6, 2017
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 6, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
Nov 6, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-389.
Oct 12, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 12, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 26, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 3, 2017
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 6, 2017 House · vote #608 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 399–0 See who voted →
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VA Management Alignment Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report (including recommendations for appropriate legislation) regarding the roles, responsibility, and accountability of elements and individuals of the VA.

In creating such report, the VA shall utilize the results of:

  • the Independent Assessment of the Health Care Delivery Systems and Management Process of the VA established by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014;
  • any study or report by the Commission on Care established by such Act; and
  • other studies or reports, including a report titled "Task Force on Improving Effectiveness of VHA Governance: Report to the VHA Under Secretary for Health," dated February 28, 2015.

The VA shall also specify clearly delineated roles and responsibilities to optimize the organizational effectiveness and accountability of each:

  • Administration, staff office, or staff organization and each subordinate organization thereof; and
  • key leader of the VA in relation to any Administration, staff office, or staff organization, Veteran Integrated Service Network, or medical facility.
What's happening now November 7, 2017

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

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 1 Republican 2
O'Rourke, Beto
· Sep 26, 2017
 R
Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Mar 29, 2017
 D
Peters, Scott H.
California · Mar 29, 2017
Brooks, Susan
· Mar 21, 2017
Renacci, James
· Mar 21, 2017
 R
Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Feb 15, 2017
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