House Bill 80
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Phoenix VA Congressional Oversight Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
80
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Phoenix VA Congressional Oversight Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a pilot program in Arizona, including at the VA's Phoenix health care system, to improve the ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with VA medical benefits issues. The VA must establish a dedicated congressional relations team to assist congressional members and committees with casework issues at each VA health care system location in Arizona.
January 3, 2019
01/16/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/03/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
01/03/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:32 PM