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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 12, 1994
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out the major medical facility projects and leases for which funds are requested in the FY 1995 budget of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Authorizes additional major medical facility projects, in specified amounts, as well as projects for which funds were appropriated under the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1994. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1995 for such projects and leases, with specified limitations. Authorizes the Secretary to undertake an administrative reorganization at the Department Medical Center in Sepulveda, California, as necessitated by the January 1994 earthquake there, without regard to a congressional waiting period requirement.
People & committees
Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] · D–WV
Legislative record
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Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S12210-12211)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S12210-12211)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 515.
Committee on Veterans. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller. Without written report.
Committee on Veterans. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller. Without written report.
Introduced in Senate
Committee on Veterans ordered to be reported an original measure.
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