S. 3147 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019
S. 3147 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Dec 19, 2019, sponsored by Joe Manchin, III with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 19, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-212
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Manchin, III (I-WV). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 19, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2019
- Passed the HouseNov 16, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentNov 24, 2020
- Became lawDec 4, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-212. (Dec 4, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 16, 2020 · Passed394–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Improving Safety and Security for Veterans ActHouse · Nov 16, 2020
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