To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
114th Congress (2015–2017)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 16, 2016
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 16, 2016.
5 Cosponsors (5 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Blumenthal, Isakson Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Veterans Reform Package”
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT]
on Dec 6, 2016
“U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Veterans Reform Bill”
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI]
on Dec 8, 2016
“In 2016, Casey Produces Results on National Security and Measures to Help PA’s Middle Class, Seniors and Kids”
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Sen. Robert “Bob” Casey [D-PA]
on Dec 28, 2016
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 425: Veterans Homeless Programs, Caregiver Services, and Other Improvements Act of 2015
Ordered Reported on Dec 9, 2015. 18% incorporated. (compare text)
H.R. 3016: Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act
Passed House (Senate next) on Feb 9, 2016. 37% incorporated. (compare text)
S. 1203: 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery and Other Improvements Act
Passed Senate (House next) on Nov 10, 2015. 20% incorporated. (compare text)
H.R. 475: GI Bill Processing Improvement Act of 2015
Ordered Reported on May 21, 2015. 77% incorporated. (compare text)
S. 1885: Veteran Housing Stability Act of 2015
Introduced on Jul 29, 2015. 38% incorporated. (compare text)
H.R. 643: Veterans Education Survey Act of 2015
Introduced on Feb 2, 2015. 99% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Nov 10, 2015
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Source Bill —
Passed Senate (House next)
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 1203 (114th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 6416 (114th). |
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Feb 9, 2016
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Source Bill —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3016 (114th), possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 6416 (114th). |
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Dec 1, 2016
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Introduced
Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. |
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Dec 6, 2016
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. |
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Dec 10, 2016
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Voice Vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Dec 16, 2016
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 6416 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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