HR 80
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Arizona
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Veterans' medical care
Phoenix VA Congressional Oversight Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 16, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Phoenix VA Congressional Oversight Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a pilot program in Arizona, including at the VA's Phoenix health care system, to improve the ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with VA medical benefits issues. The VA must establish a dedicated congressional relations team to assist congressional members and committees with casework issues at each VA health care system location in Arizona.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
2