S 3147
116th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Veterans Affairs
Drug therapy
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Employee performance
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Hospital care
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019
Introduced: December 19, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 4, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-212.
Dec 4, 2020
Signed by President.
Nov 24, 2020
Presented to President.
Nov 16, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 16, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 220). (text: CR H5746-5747)
Nov 16, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 220).(text: CR H5746-5747)
Nov 16, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5749-5750)
Nov 16, 2020
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 16, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3147.
Nov 16, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5746-5748)
Nov 16, 2020
Mrs. Luria moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 23, 2019
Received in the House.
Dec 23, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2019
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7230-7231; text: CR S7230-7231)
Dec 19, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7230-7231; text: CR S7230-7231)
Dec 19, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2020 | House · vote #220 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 394–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the policies and procedures relating to patient safety and quality of care and the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers.
After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent any similar reoccurrence.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 116-212.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1