H.R. 1688 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to designate 20 graduate medical education residency positions specifically for the study of optometry.
H.R. 1688 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 26, 2015, sponsored by Jeff Denham with 61 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to designate up to 20 graduate medical education residency positions for the study of optometry.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Denham (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 26, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jul 14, 2015)
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