S.3438 / 114th Congress

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project in Reno, Nevada.

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Congressional Research Service

Official summary

Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Nov 29, 2016

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to carry out major medical facility projects that consist of:

seismic, life safety, and utilities upgrades and expansion of clinical services in Reno, Nevada; and

seismic corrections to the mental health and community living center in Long Beach, California.

The bill authorizes appropriations for such projects, subject to specified fund limitations.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV] · R–NV

Committees

Veterans' Affairs Committee
Veterans' Affairs Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]

Legislative record

Actions

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Nov 30, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 30, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 30, 2016
Received in the House.
Nov 30, 2016
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 29, 2016
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 29, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 29, 2016
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6576)
Nov 29, 2016
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 29, 2016
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 28, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 28, 2016
Introduced in Senate

Primary sources

Bill text & related measures

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Referred in House · Nov 30, 2016 Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Engrossed in Senate · Nov 29, 2016 Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Introduced in Senate · Sep 28, 2016 Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

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Discuss S.3438, 114th Congress: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project in Reno, Nevada.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/3438

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 2016-11-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s3438/BILLS-114s3438rfh.htm

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Discuss S.3438, 114th Congress: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project in Reno, Nevada.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/3438

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 2016-11-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s3438/BILLS-114s3438rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-03-04T12:59:12Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.3438, 114th Congress: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project in Reno, Nevada.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/3438

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 2016-11-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s3438/BILLS-114s3438rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-03-04T12:59:12Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.3438, 114th Congress: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project in Reno, Nevada.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/3438

Text version to examine: Referred in House · 2016-11-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s3438/BILLS-114s3438rfh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-03-04T12:59:12Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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