H.R. 5985 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2016
H.R. 5985 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Sep 9, 2016, sponsored by Jeff Miller. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 9, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 114-228
What it does
Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2016 This bill extends specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. TITLE I--EXTENSIONS OF AUTHORITY RELATING TO HEALTH CARE (Sec. 101) Authority for collection of copayments for hospital care and nursing home care is extended through FY2017. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 9, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 13, 2016
- Passed the SenateSep 19, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentSep 21, 2016
- Became lawSep 29, 2016
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Oct 19, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Sep 19, 2016 · Bill Passed89–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Armed Services Committee
- Budget Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
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