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H.R. 1527: Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act

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To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the placement of veterans in non-Department medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently.

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Sponsor and status

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Clay Higgins

Sponsor. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Mar 5, 2019
Length: 3 pages
Introduced
Mar 5, 2019
Status

Introduced on Mar 5, 2019

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 5, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

Prognosis
3% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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History

Jul 25, 2018
 
Earlier Version — Passed House (Senate next)

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 5693 (115th).
Mar 5, 2019
 
Introduced

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Sep 11, 2019
 
Considered by Health

A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.

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Passed Committee

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Passed House

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Passed Senate

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Signed by the President

H.R. 1527 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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