HR 2227 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to establish the Veterans' Administration as an executive department to be known as the "Department of Veterans' Affairs".

Introduced 1979-02-15· Sponsored by Rep. Roberts, Ray [D-TX-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.(1979-02-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes the Veterans' Administration as an executive department to be known as the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Redesignates the Administrator and Deputy Administrator of Veterans' Affairs as the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Veterans' Affairs, respectively. Makes this Act effective at such time as designated by the President by Executive Order.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3]AR