3.0.0 4243 2023-01-11T13:38:07Z 2023-01-11T13:38:07Z House HR 2017-11-03 115 [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 179 (Friday, November 3, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROE of Tennessee:H.R. 4243.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.[Page H8496]]]> hsap00 Appropriations Committee House Standing Discharged from 2018-12-28T14:53:59Z Referred to 2017-11-03T13:02:10Z hsru00 Rules Committee House Standing Discharged from 2018-12-28T14:53:56Z Referred to 2017-11-03T13:02:05Z hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee House Standing hsvr03 Health Subcommittee Referred to 2017-11-03T13:18:25Z Reported by 2018-11-16T17:20:26Z Markup by 2017-11-08T21:22:17Z Referred to 2017-11-03T13:02:00Z H. Rept. 115-1036 VA MISSION Act of 2018 115 5674 HR 2018-05-11 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516. Related bill CRS 2018-12-28 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 867. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00867 2018-12-28 Committee on Appropriations discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2018-12-28 Committee on Appropriations discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2018-12-28 Committee on Rules discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsru00 Rules Committee 2018-12-28 Committee on Rules discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsru00 Rules Committee 2018-11-16 House Committee on Appropriations Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2018-11-16 House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsru00 Rules Committee 2018-11-16 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-1036, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2018-11-16 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-1036, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2017-11-08 hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10. Committee 2017-11-08 hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported. Committee 2017-11-08 hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2017-11-03 hsvr03 Health Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Committee 2017-11-03 Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Appropriations, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2017-11-03 Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Appropriations, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsru00 Rules Committee 2017-11-03 Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Appropriations, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2017-11-03 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2017-11-03 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress R000582 Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] David Roe R TN P. 1 N C001077 Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6] Mike Coffman R CO 6 2017-11-03 True W000815 Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2] Brad Wenstrup R OH R. 2 2017-11-03 True R000600 Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] Aumua Amata Radewagen R AS Coleman 0 2017-11-03 True B001295 Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] Mike Bost R IL 12 2017-11-03 True P000611 Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2] Bruce Poliquin R ME 2 2017-11-03 True A000375 Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] Jodey Arrington R TX C. 19 2017-11-03 True R000609 Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4] John Rutherford R FL H. 4 2017-11-03 True H001077 Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] Clay Higgins R LA 3 2017-11-03 True B001301 Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] Jack Bergman R MI 1 2017-11-03 True B001299 Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3] Jim Banks R IN 3 2017-11-03 True G000582 Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon R PR 0 2017-11-03 True D000628 Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] Neal Dunn R FL P. 2 2017-11-03 True B001257 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] Gus Bilirakis R FL M. 12 2017-11-06 False S000250 Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] PETE SESSIONS R TX 32 2017-11-06 False R000607 Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19] Francis Rooney R FL 19 2018-04-11 False 2017-11-13T19:25:54Z H.R. 4243, VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/53309 As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on November 8, 2017 Armed Forces and National Security Advisory bodies Appropriations Building construction Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Government buildings, facilities, and property Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Health facilities and institutions Historic sites and heritage areas Legislative rules and procedure Veterans' medical care Armed Forces and National Security 00 2017-11-03 Introduced in House 2017-11-15T19:28:58Z VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017

This bill establishes the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission, which shall make recommendations to the President regarding the closure, modernization, and/or realignment of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities based upon its own and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recommendations. The President shall transmit to the commission and to Congress a report containing the President's approval or disapproval of such recommendations by February 15, 2023. Within three years after transmittal of such report, the commission shall begin to implement the recommendations approved by the President and not disapproved by Congress.

The commission shall: (1) carry out appropriate environmental restoration and historic preservation in connection with facility closures or realignments, and (2) consult with state and local governments with respect to the treatment of roads or the disposal of surplus real property or infrastructure.

The VA may transfer the title of a VHA facility to the facility's redevelopment authority for lease to the VA or another federal agency.

The bill establishes in the Treasury the Department of Veterans Affairs Asset and Infrastructure Review Account.

The bill revises the definitions of: (1) "major medical facility project," and (2) "major medical facility lease."

The VA may enter into agreements with other federal agencies for the planning, designing, constructing, or leasing of shared medical facilities.

The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 is amended to exclude recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives from the limitation on awards and bonuses.

The bill provides funds for: (1) the Veterans Choice Program, and (2) medical facility minor construction and nonrecurring maintenance.

]]> To establish a commission for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of facilities of the Veterans Health Administration, to improve construction and management leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend and appropriate funds for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes. Display Title To establish a commission for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of facilities of the Veterans Health Administration, to improve construction and management leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend and appropriate funds for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes. Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017 Short Titles as Reported to House for portions of this bill VA Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017 H House Official Title as Introduced To establish a commission for the purpose of making recommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of facilities of the Veterans Health Administration, to improve construction and management leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend and appropriate funds for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes. Reported in House 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr4243rh/xml/BILLS-115hr4243rh.xml Introduced in House 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr4243ih/xml/BILLS-115hr4243ih.xml 2018-12-28 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 867. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.