A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer the name of property of the Department of Veterans Affairs designated by law to other property of the Department.
Latest action · Jun 7, 2022 Became Public Law No: 117-137.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 19, 2022
- Passed SenateFeb 3, 2022
- Passed HouseMay 17, 2022
- To the PresidentJun 6, 2022
- Became lawJun 7, 2022
Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to transfer the name of a facility, structure, real property, or a major part of such properties (e.g., a wing) to another VA facility under certain circumstances.
Specifically, the VA may transfer the name if (1) the original property was designated with its name by law; (2) the VA no longer offers benefits or services at the original property; (3) the other property is similar in type and purpose to the original property; (4) the other property is located in a different location or a different address from the original property within the town, city, or other local government area specified in the designation; and (5) such transfer occurs at least 30 days after the VA notifies Congress of the intent to transfer the name.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 198 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed412–2 | May 17, 2022 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 1, 2022.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-MT | Steve Daines | Feb 1, 2022 |
Actions 20
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 7, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-137.
- Jun 7, 2022Signed by President.
- Jun 6, 2022Presented to President.
- May 17, 2022Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5079)
- May 17, 2022Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amendments 1
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 4923 | In the nature of a substitute. | Jon Tester D-MT | Amendment SA 4923 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Feb 3, 2022Engrossed in Senate
- Jan 19, 2022Introduced in Senate
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