Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8901
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Holyoke Veterans Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 8, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 8, 2020
Latest Action
Dec 8, 2020
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
8901
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Massachusetts
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Holyoke Veterans Act

This bill requires state homes that receive funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to have a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies regarding the management and operation of the home. A state home is a home established by a state for veterans disabled by age, disease, or otherwise and who are incapable of earning a living because of such disability. The term also includes a home that furnishes nursing home care for veterans.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to assist state homes in the hiring and retention of infection preventionists.

Text (1)
December 8, 2020
Actions (2)
12/08/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/08/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:01 PM