HR 4768 · 108th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Health Programs and Facilities Enhancement Act of 2004

Introduced 2004-07-07· Sponsored by Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate.(2004-09-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Veterans Medical Facilities Management Act of 2004 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts for major medical facility leases at specified locations. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer real property to another department or agency of the United States, to a State, or to any public or private entity including Indian Tribes. Establishes the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Fund which may be used for costs associated with: (1) current or future real property transfers under this Act; (2) the improvement of patient care facilities for veterans; and (3) the transfer, lease, or adaptive use of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Terminates the nursing home revolving fund. Sets forth procedures for the transfer of real property. Requires the Secretary to submit reports on historic properties to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives. Authorizes the use of certain construction and maintenance project funds for the construction or relocation of surface parking lots incidental to such projects. Removes the congressional review requirement otherwise applicable to the obligation of fu…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 4768, Veterans Health Programs and Facilities Enhancement Act of 2004

Aug 26, 2004

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on July 21, 2004</p>

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H.R. 4768, Veterans Health Programs and Facilities Enhancement Act of 2004

Aug 26, 2004

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on July 21, 2004

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (8)

3 Democrats5 Republicans