S. 544 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes.
S. 544 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 2017, sponsored by Jon Tester with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-26
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to eliminate the August 7, 2017, sunset date for the Veterans Choice Program, thus allowing the program to operate until all of the money in the Veterans Choice Fund is expended. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2017
- Passed the SenateApr 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseApr 5, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentApr 7, 2017
- Became lawApr 19, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Apr 19, 2017)
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