SCHEDULES Act of 2024
2/5/2024, 5:45 PMSummary of Bill S 3598
The SCHEDULES Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 s 3598, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of scheduling conflicts within the legislative branch.The bill proposes several key provisions to help streamline the scheduling process and ensure that important legislative business is not delayed or overlooked. One of the main components of the SCHEDULES Act is the creation of a centralized scheduling system that will be used by all members of Congress to coordinate their activities and avoid conflicts. This system will allow lawmakers to see each other's schedules and make adjustments as needed to avoid overlapping meetings or events.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve communication between members of Congress and their staff, as well as with other branches of government. This will help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and working together effectively to address important issues facing the country. Overall, the SCHEDULES Act of 2024 aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the legislative process by addressing scheduling conflicts and improving communication among lawmakers. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on how Congress operates and how legislation is passed in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 3598
Bill S 3598 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 17, 2024. Bill S 3598 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 17, 2024. Bill S 3598's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of January 17, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3598
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3598
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3598
SCHEDULES Act of 2024SCHEDULES Act of 2024Scheduling for Community Health and Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services Act of 2024A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a comprehensive standard for timing between referrals and appointments for care from the Department of Veterans Affairs and to submit a report with respect to that standard, and for other purposes.Comments
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