United States 116th Congress Status: Died 2 R cosponsors

HR 4314 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to appoint officers of the Armed Forces as directors of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to appoint directors for Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill changes the appointment authority for directors of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs from the Secretary of the VA to the Secretary of Defense, while making conforming amendments to existing law.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 7401(4)

    Directors of medical centers and directors → Directors

    This change simplifies the title to just 'Directors' for medical centers.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 7402(b)

    Center,

    This change removes the term 'Center' from the heading of paragraph (4).

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  6. Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Subjects

veterans healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4314 do?
This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to appoint directors for Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.
Who sponsors HR 4314?
HR 4314 is sponsored by Higgins, Clay (Republican) and Mast, Brian J. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4314?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4314?
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