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VA Management Alignment Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1066| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2017
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (10)
Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)James B. Renacci (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Beto O'Rourke (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) VA Management Alignment Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report (including recommendations for appropriate legislation) regarding the roles, responsibility, and accountability of elements and individuals of the VA. In creating such report, the VA shall utilize the results of: the Independent Assessment of the Health Care Delivery Systems and Management Process of the VA established by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014; any study or report by the Commission on Care established by such Act; and other studies or reports, including a report titled "Task Force on Improving Effectiveness of VHA Governance: Report to the VHA Under Secretary for Health," dated February 28, 2015. The VA shall also specify clearly delineated roles and responsibilities to optimize the organizational effectiveness and accountability of each: Administration, staff office, or staff organization and each subordinate organization thereof; and key leader of the VA in relation to any Administration, staff office, or staff organization, Veteran Integrated Service Network, or medical facility.

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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 3, 2017
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Sep 26, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 12, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 12, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 6, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
Nov 6, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-389.
Nov 6, 2017
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 6, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8504-8505)
Nov 6, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1066.
Nov 6, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 6, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8510)
Nov 7, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 608). (text: CR H8504)
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Nov 7, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 3, 2017
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.


  • September 26, 2017
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 12, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 12, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • November 6, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.


  • November 6, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-389.


  • November 6, 2017
    Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 6, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8504-8505)


  • November 6, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1066.


  • November 6, 2017
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 6, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8510)


  • November 7, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 608). (text: CR H8504)
    View Vote


  • November 7, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 7, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessVeterans' medical care

VA Management Alignment Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1066| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) VA Management Alignment Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report (including recommendations for appropriate legislation) regarding the roles, responsibility, and accountability of elements and individuals of the VA. In creating such report, the VA shall utilize the results of: the Independent Assessment of the Health Care Delivery Systems and Management Process of the VA established by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014; any study or report by the Commission on Care established by such Act; and other studies or reports, including a report titled "Task Force on Improving Effectiveness of VHA Governance: Report to the VHA Under Secretary for Health," dated February 28, 2015. The VA shall also specify clearly delineated roles and responsibilities to optimize the organizational effectiveness and accountability of each: Administration, staff office, or staff organization and each subordinate organization thereof; and key leader of the VA in relation to any Administration, staff office, or staff organization, Veteran Integrated Service Network, or medical facility.

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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 3, 2017
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Sep 26, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 12, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 12, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 6, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
Nov 6, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-389.
Nov 6, 2017
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 6, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8504-8505)
Nov 6, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1066.
Nov 6, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 6, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8510)
Nov 7, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 608). (text: CR H8504)
View Vote
Nov 7, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • March 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 3, 2017
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.


  • September 26, 2017
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 12, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 12, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • November 6, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.


  • November 6, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-389.


  • November 6, 2017
    Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • November 6, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8504-8505)


  • November 6, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1066.


  • November 6, 2017
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • November 6, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8510)


  • November 7, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 608). (text: CR H8504)
    View Vote


  • November 7, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 7, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (10)
Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)James B. Renacci (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Beto O'Rourke (Democratic)Susan W. Brooks (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessVeterans' medical care