HR-6435 : Still Just a Bill


This bill authorizes the Director of a Veterans Integrated Service Network of the Department of Veterans Affairs to contract with an entity specializing in civilian accreditation or health care evaluation to investigate any medical center within the network to assess deficiencies of the facilities at such medical center.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-12-08IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2016-12-07FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-12-07FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7202)House floor actions
2016-12-07FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6435.House floor actions
2016-12-07FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7202-7203)House floor actions
2016-12-07FloorMr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2016-12-05CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2016-12-05IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2016-12-05IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Markwayne Mullin [R] (OK-2)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care quality
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Veterans' medical care
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Veterans Affairs

Related Bills

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