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HR 1948 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Administrative law and regulatory procedures Department of Veterans Affairs Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Health personnel Labor-management relations Veterans' medical care

VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021

Introduced: March 16, 2021 Introduced by: Takano, Mark Democratic · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 15, 2022
Received in the Senate.
Dec 15, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 201 (Roll no. 530). (text: CR H9863)
Dec 15, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 201 (Roll no. 530).
Dec 15, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9882-9883)
Dec 15, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1948, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bost demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 15, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 15, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1948.
Dec 15, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1948, S. 3905 and S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 1948, S. 3905, S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1437. Rule provides that H. Res. 1516 and H. Con. Res. 124 are adopted. Rule provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 2617, with the Senate amendments thereto, to have concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 4 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-73.
Dec 15, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1518. (consideration: CR H9863-9866)
Dec 14, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1518 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1948, S. 3905 and S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 1948, S. 3905, S. 4003. Rule provides for one hour of general debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 1437. Rule provides that H. Res. 1516 and H. Con. Res. 124 are adopted. Rule provides that the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 2617, with the Senate amendments thereto, to have concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 5, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 4 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-73. (consideration: CR H9745-9751)
Dec 12, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 446.
Dec 12, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-618.
May 4, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 4, 2021
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.
May 4, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 11.
Apr 21, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 15, 2022 House · vote #530 On Passage Passed 219201 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

VA Employee Fairness Act of 2021

This bill repeals provisions excluding any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence; peer review; or the establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation from the applicability of collective bargaining rights for Veterans Health Administration employees.

What's happening now December 15, 2022

Received in the Senate.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 143
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Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Dec 1, 2022
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Oct 14, 2022
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Houlahan, Chrissy
Pennsylvania · Oct 14, 2022
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Sep 30, 2022
D
Leger Fernandez, Teresa
New Mexico · Sep 30, 2022
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Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Sep 30, 2022
D
Auchincloss, Jake
Massachusetts · Sep 28, 2022
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Sep 28, 2022
D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Sep 28, 2022
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Sep 26, 2022
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Correa, J. Luis
California · Sep 22, 2022
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Sep 22, 2022
D
Ryan, Patrick
New York · Sep 21, 2022
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Schrier, Kim
Washington · Sep 21, 2022
D
Golden, Jared F.
Maine · Sep 20, 2022
D
Stanton, Greg
Arizona · Sep 20, 2022
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Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Sep 19, 2022
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Sep 19, 2022
D
Green, Al
Texas · Sep 19, 2022
D
Lee, Susie
Nevada · Sep 19, 2022
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Sep 19, 2022
D
Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Sep 19, 2022
D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Sep 13, 2022
D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Sep 13, 2022
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Sep 13, 2022
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Sep 13, 2022
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Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · Sep 13, 2022
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Sep 13, 2022
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Sep 2, 2022
D
Carter, Troy A.
Louisiana · Sep 2, 2022
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Sep 2, 2022
D
Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Sep 2, 2022
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Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Sep 2, 2022
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Strickland, Marilyn
Washington · Sep 2, 2022
D
Scanlon, Mary Gay
Pennsylvania · Jun 21, 2022
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Ruiz, Raul
California · Jun 14, 2022
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 14, 2022
D
Davids, Sharice
Kansas · May 10, 2022
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Fletcher, Lizzie
Texas · May 10, 2022
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · May 10, 2022
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Brown, Shontel M.
Ohio · Mar 9, 2022
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Mar 9, 2022
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Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Mar 9, 2022
D
Lieu, Ted
California · Feb 2, 2022
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Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Jan 12, 2022
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jan 12, 2022
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Sherman, Brad
California · Nov 30, 2021
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Harder, Josh
California · Oct 28, 2021
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Stansbury, Melanie A.
New Mexico · Oct 28, 2021
D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Oct 20, 2021
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