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H.R. 4294 · 98th Congress · 1983–1984

A bill to name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center, and to name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, the Carl Vinson Veterans' Administration Medical Center.

H.R. 4294 in the 98th Congress (1983–1984) became law — introduced on Nov 3, 1983, sponsored by Robert Edgar.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Nov 3, 1983
Policy area
Government operations
Public law
Public Law 98-190

Sponsor

Robert Edgar (D-PA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedNov 3, 1983
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawNov 30, 1983

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