PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Became Public Law No: 103-79.
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Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Jul 14, 1993
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out the major medical facilities projects and leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs for which funds are requested in the FY 1994 budget submitted to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to make payments for Department use of space or services from funds appropriated to the Department for construction (other than grants for construction). Extends through December 31, 1996, the authority of the Department to enter into enhanced-use leases (leasing unused Department property to others). Increases from $2 million to $3 million the Department cost threshold for consideration: (1) of a project as a major medical facility project; and (2) of a parking facility construction, alteration, or acquisition project as a major medical facility project. Amends the Veterans' Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991 to increase from 35 to 99 years the authorized period for leasing newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated areas of Pershing Hall in Paris, France.
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Rep. Rowland, J. Roy [D-GA-8] · D–GA
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Became Public Law No: 103-79.
Became Public Law No: 103-79.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to amendments.
Senate agreed to the House amendmentsto Senate amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S10825-10828)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendmentsto Senate amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S10825-10828)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6354-6356)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H6354-6356)
Mr. Montgomery asked unanimous consent that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1079 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1079 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1079 amended.
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S8732)
Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
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.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2503-2508)
Mr. Montgomery moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 47.
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-92.
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-92.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1184-1185)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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