Latest action · May 26, 2010Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Progress
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IntroducedApr 27, 2010
Passed HouseMay 25, 2010
Passed SenateNot reached
To the PresidentNot reached
Became lawNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act - Authorizes (current law requires) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reimburse any full-time board-certified health professional (under current law, physician or dentist) appointed to the VA for continuing professional education expenses incurred, up to $1,600 per year (under current law, $1,000).
Directs that the expenses incurred be required to maintain licensure.
Prohibits reimbursement for the same expenses incurred for continuing professional education provided by a VA medical center.
Recorded votes 1
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May 26, 2010Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 25, 2010Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3769-3770)
May 25, 2010Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR 5/24/2010 H3721-3722)
May 25, 2010Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 24, 2010Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Official Title as Introduced
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the continuing professional education reimbursement provided to health professionals employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Short Titles as Introduced
Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act
Short Titles as Reported to House
Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act
Short Titles as Passed House
Assuring Quality Care for Veterans Act
Subjects
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