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3 cosponsors · 2 D, 1 R
1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced May 25, 2017
- Senate Passed Nov 9, 2017
- House Passed Dec 6, 2017 423–0
- President To the President Dec 8, 2017
- President Signed Dec 20, 2017
The VA shall delegate such authority to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in which the medical center is located or to the director of such medical center.
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Dec 20, 2017
Enhancing Veteran Care Act
(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States to investigate a VA medical center to assess and report deficiencies of the center's facilities.
The VA shall delegate such authority to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in which the medical center is located or to the director of such medical center.
Before entering into a contract, a VISN director or a medical center director shall notify the VA, the VA Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office in order to coordinate an investigation conducted pursuant to such contract with any other ongoing investigations.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Enhancing Veteran Care Act
Latest action (Dec 20, 2017): Signed by President.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 25, 2017
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- Senate Introduced May 25, 2017
- Senate Passed Nov 9, 2017
- House Passed Dec 6, 2017 423–0
- President To the President Dec 8, 2017
- President Signed Dec 20, 2017
Final vote · House · Dec 6, 2017
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Paul D. Ryan