S. 899 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act
S. 899 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 7, 2017, sponsored by Mazie K. Hirono with 3 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 7, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 115-238
What it does
Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act This bill amends the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 to extend the policy entitling new federal employees who are veterans with a service-connected disability rated at 30% or more to a specified amount of leave for medical treatment for such disability to Veterans Health Administration physicians, dentists, podiatrists, chiropractors, optometrists, registered…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 7, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 20, 2018
- Passed the HouseJul 16, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentAug 28, 2018
- Became lawSep 7, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-238. (Sep 7, 2018)
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- 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
Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
More
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