H.R. 2192 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Ombudsman within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
H.R. 2192 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on May 7, 2007, sponsored by Paul Hodes with 44 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 7, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 44
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Establishes in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) an Office of the Ombudsman, headed by a Director. Outlines Office and Director duties, including: (1) serving as a last resort for veterans' health care and benefits complaints and issues that cannot be resolved at a local or regional level; and (2) maintaining a public website with contact information for each patient advocate a…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul Hodes (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2007
- Passed the HouseJul 29, 2008
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Jul 30, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 29, 2008 · Passed398–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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