United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2942 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to reestablish the Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th 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

Reestablishes the Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through December 31, 2019. (The Committee terminated on December 31, 2006.)

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4861-4862)

  3. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2942.

  4. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4861-4863)

  5. Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  6. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  7. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  8. 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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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2942 do?
Reestablishes the Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through December 31, 2019. (The Committee terminated on December 31, 2006.)
Who sponsors HR 2942?
HR 2942 is sponsored by Ann Kirkpatrick (D).
What is the current status of HR 2942?
This bill died with 113th 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 2942?
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