United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1298 — Veterans' Efficiencies Through Savings Act of 2011

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Veterans' Efficiencies Through Savings Act of 2011 or VETS Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the provision of medical care by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) any 75 square mile area where three or more VA outpatient clinics are located; and (2) any 100 square mile area where two or more VA hospitals are located.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1298 do?
Veterans' Efficiencies Through Savings Act of 2011 or VETS Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the provision of medical care by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) any 75 square mile area where three or more VA outpatient clinics are located; and (2) any 100 square mile area where two or more VA hospitals are located.
Who sponsors HR 1298?
HR 1298 is sponsored by Frank LoBiondo (R).
What is the current status of HR 1298?
This bill died with 112th 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 1298?
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