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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1259) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1367) to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.
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Summary of Bill HRES 198
Bill 115 HRES 198 is a resolution in the US Congress that sets the rules for considering three separate bills related to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The first bill, H.R. 1259, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to allow for the removal or demotion of VA employees based on their performance or misconduct. This bill seeks to address issues of accountability within the VA workforce.
The second bill, H.R. 1367, focuses on improving the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees within the VA. This bill aims to address staffing shortages and improve the quality of care provided to veterans. The third bill, H.R. 1181, seeks to clarify the conditions under which certain individuals may be considered mentally incompetent for certain purposes under title 38 of the United States Code. This bill aims to ensure that individuals who are adjudicated mentally incompetent are not able to purchase firearms. Overall, these three bills address various issues within the VA, including employee accountability, staffing shortages, and mental health considerations. The resolution sets the stage for the consideration and potential passage of these bills in the US Congress.
The first bill, H.R. 1259, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to allow for the removal or demotion of VA employees based on their performance or misconduct. This bill seeks to address issues of accountability within the VA workforce.
The second bill, H.R. 1367, focuses on improving the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees within the VA. This bill aims to address staffing shortages and improve the quality of care provided to veterans. The third bill, H.R. 1181, seeks to clarify the conditions under which certain individuals may be considered mentally incompetent for certain purposes under title 38 of the United States Code. This bill aims to ensure that individuals who are adjudicated mentally incompetent are not able to purchase firearms. Overall, these three bills address various issues within the VA, including employee accountability, staffing shortages, and mental health considerations. The resolution sets the stage for the consideration and potential passage of these bills in the US Congress.
Current Status of Bill HRES 198
Bill HRES 198 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2017. Bill HRES 198 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 15, 2017. Bill HRES 198's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 16, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 198
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1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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