H.R. 6863 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis, Tennessee, as the "Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center".
H.R. 6863 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 28, 2022, sponsored by Steve Cohen.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-236
What it does
This act designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Memphis, Tennessee, as the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2022
- Passed the HouseNov 14, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 16, 2022
- Became lawDec 20, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-236. (Dec 20, 2022)
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