H.R.4948 / 103rd Congress

To designate Building Number 137 of the Tuscaloosa Veterans' Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the "Claude Harris, Jr. Building".

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

H.R.4948 through Congress

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HouseOct 4, 1994Passed the billNo roll-call link suppliedOfficial record

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Latest Senate action · Oct 8, 1994

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

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Separate related Senate measures (1)

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Related Senate bill: S.2397 A bill to designate Building Number 137 of the Tuscaloosa Veterans' Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the "Claude Harris, Jr. Building".

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Aug 12, 1994

Designates Building Number 137 of the Tuscaloosa Veterans' Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the Claude Harris, Jr. Building.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R–AL

Committees

Veterans' Affairs Committee
Veterans' Affairs Committee

10 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Oct 8, 1994
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Oct 7, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2165)
Oct 5, 1994
Received in the Senate.
Oct 4, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 4, 1994
On passage Passed without objection.
Oct 4, 1994
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Montgomery asked unanimous consent discharge the Union Calendar and consider.
Oct 4, 1994
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10742-10744)
Oct 3, 1994
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 238.
Oct 3, 1994
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-823.
Oct 3, 1994
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-823.
Aug 12, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 12, 1994
Introduced in House
Aug 12, 1994
Introduced in House

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Referred in Senate · Oct 8, 1994 Formatted Text PDF
Engrossed in House · Oct 4, 1994 Formatted Text PDF
Reported in House · Oct 3, 1994 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in House · Aug 12, 1994 Formatted Text PDF

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Analyze H.R.4948 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.R.4948, 103rd Congress: To designate Building Number 137 of the Tuscaloosa Veterans' Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the "Claude Harris, Jr. Building".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/4948

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 1994-10-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr4948/BILLS-103hr4948rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:03:19Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.R.4948 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.R.4948, 103rd Congress: To designate Building Number 137 of the Tuscaloosa Veterans' Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the "Claude Harris, Jr. Building".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/4948

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 1994-10-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr4948/BILLS-103hr4948rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:03:19Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.4948 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.R.4948, 103rd Congress: To designate Building Number 137 of the Tuscaloosa Veterans' Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the "Claude Harris, Jr. Building".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/4948

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 1994-10-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr4948/BILLS-103hr4948rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:03:19Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.4948 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.R.4948, 103rd Congress: To designate Building Number 137 of the Tuscaloosa Veterans' Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the "Claude Harris, Jr. Building".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/4948

Text version to examine: Referred in Senate · 1994-10-08.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr4948/BILLS-103hr4948rfs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:03:19Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.4948 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.