S. 114 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017
S. 114 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 12, 2017, sponsored by Dean Heller with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 12, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-46
What it does
VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 TITLE I--APPROPRIATION OF AMOUNTS FOR VETERANS CHOICE PROGRAM (Sec. 101) This bill provides funding for the Veterans Choice Program. TITLE II--PERSONNEL MATTERS (Sec. 201) The annual determination of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) staff shortages shall include shortages for a minimum of five clinical and five nonclinical occupations for each network.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dean Heller (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 12, 2017
- Passed the SenateMay 25, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 28, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentAug 7, 2017
- Became lawAug 12, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Aug 12, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 28, 2017 · Passed414–0 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 24, 2017 · Failed219–186
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual…House · Jul 24, 2017
- Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency ActHouse · Jul 28, 2017
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- H.R. 609: To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs health care center in Center Township, Butler…
- S. 305: Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017
- S.J.Res. 1: A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of…
- H.R. 1362: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pago Pago…
- S. 544: A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the…
- S. 1094: Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
- H.R. 2210: To designate the community living center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butler Township…
- H.R. 3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
- H.R. 2288: Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017
Committees
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