Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
Rep. Barrett Introduces Bill to Create Online Scheduling System for Veterans Seeking Private Care
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VA schedulers at medical centers will get a new online tool to book community care appointments. This replaces a more fragmented process, potentially reducing their administrative burden. However, it also comes with new requirements and training as regulations will direct them to use the new system whenever practicable.
“Such regulations shall include a directive to employees at medical centers of the Department to use the information technology system under this subsection to schedule appointments described in paragraph (1) instead of the process under subsection (a) whenever practicable.”
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3573-3474)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3482.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3573-3575)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act
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