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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit Members of Congress to use facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purposes of meeting with constituents, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit Members of Congress to use facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purpose of meeting with their veteran constituents. The bill outlines specific regulations, including requirements for the availability and location of designated spaces within VA facilities, rental rates, and restrictions on certain political activities. The bill also prohibits Members of Congress from using these facilities during the 60-day period preceding a federal election in the jurisdiction where the facility is located.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (35)
Brian Mast (R)*,
Jim Baird (R),
Dan Bishop (R),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Jason Crow (D),
Warren Davidson (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Jared Golden (D),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
Tom Kean (R),
Young Kim (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Zach Nunn (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
María Salazar (R),
Keith Self (R),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 794. (on 12/24/2024)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Employee Ethics and Political Activity
- ‐ Legislative Branch Operations and Rules
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/562/all-info | 01/27/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr562/BILLS-118hr562rh.pdf | 12/30/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr562/BILLS-118hr562ih.pdf | 02/10/2023 |
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