H.R. 2147 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2018
H.R. 2147 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 26, 2017, sponsored by Mike Coffman with 53 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 26, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 53
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-240
What it does
Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hire at least 50 Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists under the Veterans Justice Outreach Program. Each of these specialists must serve as part of a justice team in a veterans treatment court or other veteran-focused court.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Coffman (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 2017
- Passed the HouseJun 13, 2018
- Passed the SenateAug 22, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentSep 5, 2018
- Became lawSep 17, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-240. (Sep 17, 2018)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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