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H.R. 4013 (103rd)

VA State Health Care Reform Pilot Program Act

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Introduced

11 March 1994

Last action

9 June 1994 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Rep. Rowland, J. Roy [D-GA-8], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Kreidler, Mike [D-WA-9], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Payne, Lewis F., Jr. [D-VA-5], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Sangmeister, George E. [D-IL-4]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

7 February 2024

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Veterans Health Administration Staffing Levels Title II: Pilot Programs Title III: Health Care Resource Agreements Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 1994 - Title I: Veterans Health Administration Staffing Levels - Prohibits any reduction, during the five-year period beginning October 1, 1994, in the number of full-time equivalent employees in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs other than as specifically required by law or by the availability of funds. States that during such period no law imposing hiring restrictions on executive agencies to achieve workforce reductions shall apply to the VHA. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to the veterans' committees on VHA streamlining activities. Title II: Pilot Programs - Veterans Health-Care Pilot Program Act of 1994 - Authorizes the Secretary to establish and operate a pilot program in up to five States which have established a health care reform plan. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide health-care services to veterans and their dependents on the same or a similar basis as the State reform plan; (2) comply with State law in establishing and operating a veterans' health plan in such State; (3) conduct the pilot program in some or all Department health-care facilities in the State; and (4) establish appropriate catchment areas in the State for enrollment in the pilot programs. Outlines conditions for participation in the pilot programs, including a finding that the workload in one or more Department health care facilities in a State would otherwise decline to a level which would impair the ability to meet assigned missions. Allows a pilot program to be implemented only after the plan has been submitted to the Congress and 30 days have elapsed. Exempts certain high-priority veterans (e.g., those with severe disabilities) from the payment of premiums or copayments in connection with care received under a pilot program. Establishes in the Treasury a revolving fund for conducting the pilot programs. Authorizes appropriations to the fund for FY 1995 through 2000. Provides for: (1) authorized transfers from other accounts to such fund; (2) authorized fund receipts and disbursements; and (3) transfer to the Treasury of excess funds. Requires annual reports. Terminates the pilot programs on September 30, 2000. Title III: Health Care Resource Agreements - Authorizes the director of a Department health care facility serving veterans who reside in a State with a State health reform plan to enter into agreements with health plans and other health care providers to furnish or obtain any health care resource. Requires to provide for reimbursement to the Department based on a methodology that provides appropriate flexibility to establish an appropriate reimbursement rate.

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Timeline

  1. 11 March 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 March 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 March 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 March 1994

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 March 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 March 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 March 1994

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 March 1994

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 14 April 1994

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 268.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 14 April 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-477.

    Source: Committee

  11. 14 April 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 103-477.

    Source: Committee

  12. 26 April 1994

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Penny objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until April 28. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  13. 26 April 1994

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 April 1994

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2708-2714)

    Source: Floor

  15. 26 April 1994

    Floor

    Mr. Montgomery moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  16. 28 April 1994

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 28 April 1994

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 28 April 1994

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 282 - 118 (Roll No. 148).

    Source: Floor

  19. 28 April 1994

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 282 - 118 (Roll No. 148).

    Source: Floor

  20. 28 April 1994

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2889)

    Source: Floor

  21. 28 April 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2842)

    Source: IntroReferral

  22. 2 May 1994

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  23. 3 May 1994

    Introduced

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 420.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 8 June 1994

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S6626)

    Source: Floor

  25. 8 June 1994

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1974 with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  26. 9 June 1994

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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