Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hr-5856
Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Ambulatory care
Arizona
Authorization
Building construction
California
Caribbean area
Clinics
Colorado
Community health services
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Department of Veterans Affairs
Economics and Public Finance
Executive reorganization
Florida
Georgia
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Leases
Nevada
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
South Carolina
Texas
Veterans' hospitals
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out major medical facility projects (projects) in FY2009 in: (1) Palo Alto, California; (2) San Antonio, Texas; and (3) San Juan, Puerto Rico.
 
Amends the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 to increase the amount authorized under such Act for: (1) all projects; and (2) specified projects in Florida, Nevada, and Pennsylvania in connection with the Capital Asset Realignment Initiative.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to carry out specified major medical facility leases (leases) in FY2009 in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a project in Okaloosa County, Florida.
 
Authorizes appropriations for projects and leases authorized or increased under this Act.
 
Directs the Secretary to submit to the congressional veterans' committees: (1) a report updating progress made in complying with provisions requiring the establishment of, and responsibilities for, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Director of Construction and Facilities Management; and (2) an annual report on VA community-based outpatient clinics and other outpatient clinics.

action_date: 2008-05-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out major medical facility projects (projects) in FY2009 in: (1) Palo Alto, California; (2) San Antonio, Texas; and (3) San Juan, Puerto Rico.
 
Amends the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 to increase the amount authorized under such Act for: (1) all projects; and (2) specified projects in Florida, Nevada, and Pennsylvania in connection with the Capital Asset Realignment Initiative.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to carry out specified major medical facility leases (leases) in FY2009 in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a project in Okaloosa County, Florida.
 
Authorizes appropriations for projects and leases authorized or increased under this Act.
 
Directs the Secretary to submit to the congressional veterans' committees: (1) a report updating progress made in complying with provisions requiring the establishment of, and responsibilities for, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Director of Construction and Facilities Management; and (2) an annual report on VA community-based outpatient clinics and other outpatient clinics.

action_date: 2008-05-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization and Lease Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out major medical facility projects (projects) in FY2009 in: (1) Palo Alto, California; (2) San Antonio, Texas; and (3) San Juan, Puerto Rico.
 
Amends the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 to increase the amount authorized under such Act for: (1) all projects; and (2) specified projects in Florida, Nevada, and Pennsylvania in connection with the Capital Asset Realignment Initiative.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to carry out specified major medical facility leases (leases) in FY2009 in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
 
Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a project in Okaloosa County, Florida.
 
Authorizes appropriations for projects and leases authorized or increased under this Act.
 
Directs the Secretary to submit to the congressional veterans' committees: (1) a report updating progress made in complying with provisions requiring the establishment of, and responsibilities for, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Director of Construction and Facilities Management; and (2) an annual report on VA community-based outpatient clinics and other outpatient clinics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 349). (text: CR 5/20/2008 H4199-4200)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 349).(text: CR 5/20/2008 H4199-4200)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4415-4416)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5856.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4199-4202)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 409.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-648.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 110-648.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House