S. 863 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the grade and pay of podiatrists of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 863 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2019, sponsored by Bill Cassidy with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-12
What it does
This bill states that the grade and pay of podiatrists of the Department of Veterans Affairs are on the same schedule as physicians and dentists.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2019
- Passed the SenateMar 25, 2019
- Passed the HouseMar 28, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentApr 1, 2019
- Became lawApr 8, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-12. (Apr 8, 2019)
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