Build a Better VA Act

1/11/2023, 1:30 PM

Build a Better VA Act

This bill prohibits funds from being appropriated for any fiscal year for a major medical facility lease unless the House and Senate Veterans Committees adopt resolutions approving the lease.

Congress
114
Number
HR - 2914
Introduced on
2015-06-25
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/25/2015
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Build a Better VA Act

This bill prohibits funds from being appropriated for any fiscal year for a major medical facility lease unless the House and Senate Veterans Committees adopt resolutions approving the lease.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to require congressional approval before the appropriation of funds for Department of Veterans Affairs major medical facility leases.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Appropriations•
Congressional oversight•
Department of Veterans Affairs•
Government buildings, facilities, and property•
Health facilities and institutions•
Veterans' medical care

Comments

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Member:  Ted S. Yoho
Bill Update Alert:  SERVICE Act

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/2/2015

Build a Better VA Act

This bill prohibits funds from being appropriated for any fiscal year for a major medical facility lease unless the House and Senate Veterans Committees adopt resolutions approving the lease.

Latest Action7/14/2015
Subcommittee Hearings Held.