HR 5974
115th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health facilities and institutions
Health technology, devices, supplies
Solid waste and recycling
Veterans' medical care
VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act
Introduced: May 25, 2018
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17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 25, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 24, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7144)
Jul 24, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7144)
Jul 24, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5974.
Jul 24, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7144-7145)
Jul 24, 2018
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 24, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.
Jul 24, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-869.
Jul 12, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 27, 2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 13, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 25, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Creation of On-Site Treatment Systems Affording Veterans Improvements and Numerous General Safety Enhancements Act or the VA COST SAVINGS Enhancements Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to install and operate an on-site regulated medical waste treatment system at each VA facility that would benefit from such a system's cost savings.
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