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H.R. 2972

Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the communications of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to services available for women veterans, and for other purposes.

Introduced 5/23/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

9/11/2019 • House

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to (1) expand the capabilities of the Women Veterans Call Center by including a text messaging capability, and (2) publish a website providing information for women veterans about the benefits and services available to them.

Introduced in House • 5/23/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Government information and archivesTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionWomen's employmentWomen's health

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Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22]

Democrat • NY-22

Sponsored 5/23/2019

Cosponsors (4)

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Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]

R-IN-2

Joined 5/23/2019

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Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

D-NV-3

Joined 6/20/2019

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Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

D-CT-5

Joined 9/27/2019

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Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]

D-CA-29

Joined 11/15/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 23, 2019

Committee Review

September 11, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House5/23/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors4