S. 2533 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act
S. 2533 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jul 29, 2021, sponsored by Jon Tester with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-135
What it does
Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act This bill addresses the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provision of mammograms and breast cancer treatment. Among other requirements, the VA must submit a strategic plan for improving breast imaging services for veterans; implement a three-year pilot program to provide telescreening mammography services for veterans who live in locations where access to b…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2021
- Passed the SenateMar 23, 2022
- Passed the HouseMay 18, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentJun 6, 2022
- Became lawJun 7, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-135. (Jun 7, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 18, 2022 · Passed419–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans ActHouse · May 18, 2022
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 335: To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense…
- H.R. 1276: Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse…
- H.R. 2523: THRIVE Act
- H.R. 711: West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act of 2021
- H.R. 2441: Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021
- S. 957: DUMP Opioids Act
- S. 1910: Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
- H.R. 1448: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act
- H.R. 3642: Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act
- H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
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