S. 1266 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Enhancing Veteran Care Act
S. 1266 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 25, 2017, sponsored by James M. Inhofe with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 25, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-95
What it does
Enhancing Veteran Care Act (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States to investigate a VA medical center to assess and report deficiencies of the center's facilities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
James M. Inhofe (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 25, 2017
- Passed the SenateNov 9, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 8, 2017
- Became lawDec 20, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Dec 20, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 6, 2017 · Passed423–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Enhancing Veteran Care ActHouse · Dec 6, 2017
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- H.R. 1362: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Pago Pago…
- S. 544: A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the…
- S. 1094: Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
- S. 114: VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017
- H.R. 2210: To designate the community living center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butler Township…
- H.R. 3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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