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EVEST Act

USA117th CongressHR-4673| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2022
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act or the EVEST Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to automatically enroll veterans who are eligible for VA health care into the VA health care system upon the receipt of information from the Defense Manpower Data Center of the Department of Defense that proves eligibility of such veterans for enrollment. The VA must provide a veteran notice that the veteran has been enrolled, instructions on how the veteran may elect to opt out of such enrollment, and instructions for how such veteran may elect to enroll at a later date. Notice or instructions must be provided in a physical copy and, as is practical, in an electronic copy. Additionally, the VA must consider using mass texting capabilities to provide the notice and relevant instructions required by this bill. The provisions of the bill apply to veterans who are discharged or separated from the Armed Forces on or after the date that is 90 days before this bill's enactment. Any veteran who is eligible for automatic enrollment must be able to access an electronic version of the certificate of eligibility and an electronic mechanism to opt out of such enrollment. The Government Accountability Office must report on the best methods for the VA to provide notice regarding a veteran's automatic enrollment in the VA health care system and related instructions.

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Timeline
Jul 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.
Jan 6, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.
Jan 6, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-223.
Jan 10, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 860 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1836 and H.R. 4673. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Jan 11, 2022
Rule H. Res. 860 passed House.
Jan 20, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 20, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 860. (consideration: CR H257-270)
Jan 20, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1836 and H.R. 4673. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Jan 20, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4673.
Jan 20, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Mr. Takano amendment en bloc No. 1.
Jan 20, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 3.
Jan 20, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 20, 2022
Mr. Bost moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H268)
Jan 20, 2022
The previous question on the motion was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 20, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 221 (Roll no. 13).
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Jan 20, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 265 - 163 (Roll no. 14).
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Jan 20, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • July 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • July 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.


  • January 6, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.


  • January 6, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-223.


  • January 10, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 860 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1836 and H.R. 4673. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.


  • January 11, 2022
    Rule H. Res. 860 passed House.


  • January 20, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 20, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 860. (consideration: CR H257-270)


  • January 20, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1836 and H.R. 4673. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.


  • January 20, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4673.


  • January 20, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Mr. Takano amendment en bloc No. 1.


  • January 20, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 3.


  • January 20, 2022
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • January 20, 2022
    Mr. Bost moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H268)


  • January 20, 2022
    The previous question on the motion was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • January 20, 2022
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 221 (Roll no. 13).
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  • January 20, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 265 - 163 (Roll no. 14).
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  • January 20, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-860: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1836) to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4673) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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EVEST Act

USA117th CongressHR-4673| House 
| Updated: 1/20/2022
Ensuring Veterans' Smooth Transition Act or the EVEST Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to automatically enroll veterans who are eligible for VA health care into the VA health care system upon the receipt of information from the Defense Manpower Data Center of the Department of Defense that proves eligibility of such veterans for enrollment. The VA must provide a veteran notice that the veteran has been enrolled, instructions on how the veteran may elect to opt out of such enrollment, and instructions for how such veteran may elect to enroll at a later date. Notice or instructions must be provided in a physical copy and, as is practical, in an electronic copy. Additionally, the VA must consider using mass texting capabilities to provide the notice and relevant instructions required by this bill. The provisions of the bill apply to veterans who are discharged or separated from the Armed Forces on or after the date that is 90 days before this bill's enactment. Any veteran who is eligible for automatic enrollment must be able to access an electronic version of the certificate of eligibility and an electronic mechanism to opt out of such enrollment. The Government Accountability Office must report on the best methods for the VA to provide notice regarding a veteran's automatic enrollment in the VA health care system and related instructions.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.
Jan 6, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.
Jan 6, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-223.
Jan 10, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 860 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1836 and H.R. 4673. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Jan 11, 2022
Rule H. Res. 860 passed House.
Jan 20, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 20, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 860. (consideration: CR H257-270)
Jan 20, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1836 and H.R. 4673. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
Jan 20, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4673.
Jan 20, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Mr. Takano amendment en bloc No. 1.
Jan 20, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 3.
Jan 20, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 20, 2022
Mr. Bost moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H268)
Jan 20, 2022
The previous question on the motion was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jan 20, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 221 (Roll no. 13).
View Vote
Jan 20, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 265 - 163 (Roll no. 14).
View Vote
Jan 20, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • July 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • July 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.


  • July 28, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2021
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.


  • July 28, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.


  • January 6, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 160.


  • January 6, 2022
    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-223.


  • January 10, 2022
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 860 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1836 and H.R. 4673. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.


  • January 11, 2022
    Rule H. Res. 860 passed House.


  • January 20, 2022
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 20, 2022
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 860. (consideration: CR H257-270)


  • January 20, 2022
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1836 and H.R. 4673. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.


  • January 20, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4673.


  • January 20, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Mr. Takano amendment en bloc No. 1.


  • January 20, 2022
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 860, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 3.


  • January 20, 2022
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • January 20, 2022
    Mr. Bost moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR H268)


  • January 20, 2022
    The previous question on the motion was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • January 20, 2022
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 221 (Roll no. 13).
    View Vote


  • January 20, 2022
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 265 - 163 (Roll no. 14).
    View Vote


  • January 20, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

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

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-860: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1836) to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4673) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsRural conditions and developmentVeterans' medical care