HR-2256 : Still Just a Bill


Veterans Information Modernization Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit an annual report to Congress on the furnishing of hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care by VA.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-07-22IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2015-07-21FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2015-07-21FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2015-07-21VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 449). (text: CR H5304-5306)House floor actions
2015-07-21FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5316)House floor actions
2015-07-21FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2015-07-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2256.House floor actions
2015-07-21FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5304-5308)House floor actions
2015-07-21FloorMr. Benishek moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2015-07-07CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 143.House floor actions
2015-07-07CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-191.House floor actions
2015-05-21CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2015-05-21CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-05-15CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2015-05-15CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-05-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2015-05-12IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2015-05-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Dan Benishek [R] (MI-1)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advisory bodies
  • Alternative treatments
  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
  • Drug therapy
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health care quality
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health personnel
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Hospital care
  • Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
  • Mental health
  • Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
  • Prescription drugs
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Surgery and anesthesia
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' medical care
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Related Organizations
  • Department of Veterans Affairs

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