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To establish a commission for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of facilities of the Veterans Health Administration, to improve construction and management leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend and appropriate funds for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4243| House 
| Updated: 12/28/2018
David P. Roe

David P. Roe

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (15)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Rules Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Appropriations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017 This bill establishes the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission, which shall make recommendations to the President regarding the closure, modernization, and/or realignment of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities based upon its own and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recommendations. The President shall transmit to the commission and to Congress a report containing the President's approval or disapproval of such recommendations by February 15, 2023. Within three years after transmittal of such report, the commission shall begin to implement the recommendations approved by the President and not disapproved by Congress. The commission shall: (1) carry out appropriate environmental restoration and historic preservation in connection with facility closures or realignments, and (2) consult with state and local governments with respect to the treatment of roads or the disposal of surplus real property or infrastructure. The VA may transfer the title of a VHA facility to the facility's redevelopment authority for lease to the VA or another federal agency. The bill establishes in the Treasury the Department of Veterans Affairs Asset and Infrastructure Review Account. The bill revises the definitions of: (1) "major medical facility project," and (2) "major medical facility lease." The VA may enter into agreements with other federal agencies for the planning, designing, constructing, or leasing of shared medical facilities. The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 is amended to exclude recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives from the limitation on awards and bonuses. The bill provides funds for: (1) the Veterans Choice Program, and (2) medical facility minor construction and nonrecurring maintenance.

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Timeline
Nov 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 8, 2017
Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.
Nov 8, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 8, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Nov 16, 2018
House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.
Nov 16, 2018
House Committee on Appropriations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.
Nov 16, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-1036, Part I.
Dec 28, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 867.
Dec 28, 2018
Committee on Appropriations discharged.
Dec 28, 2018
Committee on Rules discharged.
  • November 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 3, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


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


  • November 8, 2017
    Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.


  • November 8, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 8, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.


  • November 16, 2018
    House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.


  • November 16, 2018
    House Committee on Appropriations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.


  • November 16, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-1036, Part I.


  • December 28, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 867.


  • December 28, 2018
    Committee on Appropriations discharged.


  • December 28, 2018
    Committee on Rules discharged.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5674: VA MISSION Act of 2018
Advisory bodiesAppropriationsBuilding constructionCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHistoric sites and heritage areasLegislative rules and procedureVeterans' medical care

To establish a commission for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of facilities of the Veterans Health Administration, to improve construction and management leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend and appropriate funds for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4243| House 
| Updated: 12/28/2018
VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017 This bill establishes the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission, which shall make recommendations to the President regarding the closure, modernization, and/or realignment of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities based upon its own and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recommendations. The President shall transmit to the commission and to Congress a report containing the President's approval or disapproval of such recommendations by February 15, 2023. Within three years after transmittal of such report, the commission shall begin to implement the recommendations approved by the President and not disapproved by Congress. The commission shall: (1) carry out appropriate environmental restoration and historic preservation in connection with facility closures or realignments, and (2) consult with state and local governments with respect to the treatment of roads or the disposal of surplus real property or infrastructure. The VA may transfer the title of a VHA facility to the facility's redevelopment authority for lease to the VA or another federal agency. The bill establishes in the Treasury the Department of Veterans Affairs Asset and Infrastructure Review Account. The bill revises the definitions of: (1) "major medical facility project," and (2) "major medical facility lease." The VA may enter into agreements with other federal agencies for the planning, designing, constructing, or leasing of shared medical facilities. The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 is amended to exclude recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives from the limitation on awards and bonuses. The bill provides funds for: (1) the Veterans Choice Program, and (2) medical facility minor construction and nonrecurring maintenance.

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Timeline
Nov 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 8, 2017
Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.
Nov 8, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 8, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Nov 16, 2018
House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.
Nov 16, 2018
House Committee on Appropriations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.
Nov 16, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-1036, Part I.
Dec 28, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 867.
Dec 28, 2018
Committee on Appropriations discharged.
Dec 28, 2018
Committee on Rules discharged.
  • November 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 3, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


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


  • November 8, 2017
    Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.


  • November 8, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 8, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.


  • November 16, 2018
    House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.


  • November 16, 2018
    House Committee on Appropriations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.


  • November 16, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-1036, Part I.


  • December 28, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 867.


  • December 28, 2018
    Committee on Appropriations discharged.


  • December 28, 2018
    Committee on Rules discharged.
David P. Roe

David P. Roe

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (15)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Mike Coffman (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Francis Rooney (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Rules Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Appropriations Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5674: VA MISSION Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAppropriationsBuilding constructionCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHistoric sites and heritage areasLegislative rules and procedureVeterans' medical care