United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 2496 — Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-19. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 21, 2015. Enacted.

Summary

Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out the replacement of the existing VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in FY2015 in an amount not to exceed $900 million. (Sec. 3) The 40-mile distance requirement for a veteran to use a non-VA medical facility under the veterans choice program of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 shall be construed to allow a veteran to access a non-VA medical facility if: the veteran resides more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA facility; or the veteran faces an unusual or excessive burden in traveling to such VA medical facility not only because of geographical challenges (as under current law) but also because of environmental factors, such as roads that are not accessible to the general public, traffic, or hazardous weather, because of a medical condition that impacts the ability to travel, or because of other factors as the Secretary determines.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-19. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3289-3290)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H3547)

  9. Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3546-3547)

  10. Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged. (consideration: CR H3546)

  11. Mr. Coffman asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. (consideration: CR H3546)

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

  13. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2496 do?
Construction Authorization and Choice Improvement Act (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out the replacement of the existing VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in FY2015 in an amount not to exceed $900 million. (Sec. 3) The 40-mile distance requirement for a veteran to use a non-VA medical facility under the veterans choice program of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 shall be construed to allow a veteran to access a non-VA medical facility if: the veteran resides more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA facility; or the veteran faces an unusual or excessive burden in traveling to such VA medical facility not only because of geographical challenges (as under current law) but also because of environmental factors, such as roads that are not accessible to the general public, traffic, or hazardous weather, because of a medical condition that impacts the ability to travel, or because of other factors as the Secretary determines.
Who sponsors HR 2496?
HR 2496 is sponsored by Mike Coffman (R).
What is the current status of HR 2496?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 21, 2015. Enacted.
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