HR 3996
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Building construction
Colorado
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health facilities and institutions
Public contracts and procurement
VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019
Everywhere this bill has been
13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 13, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 12, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 12, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8760)
Nov 12, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8760)
Nov 12, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3996.
Nov 12, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8760-8761)
Nov 12, 2019
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 29, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 29, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 29, 2019
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Aug 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to utilize design-build selection procedures when seeking to enter a contract for the design and construction of a medical building or facility. Design-build is a method for construction projects where the design and construction services are managed by a single entity.
Under the bill, a non-VA federal entity that is managing a project involving a total expenditure of over $100 million may not be discouraged by the VA from using design-build selection procedures.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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