Bill or resolution detail
HR 2545
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Official facts
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Became Public Law No: 117-96.
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Deterministic classification
Lifecycle
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Became Public Law No: 117-96.
Effective Dec 6, 2025Entity 117-hr-2545
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad R. Wenstrup | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Frank J. Mrvan | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Mar 14, 2022 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Mar 14, 2022 · President
Became Public Law No: 117-96.
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Mar 14, 2022 · President
Signed by President.
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Mar 14, 2022 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 117-96.
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Mar 11, 2022 · President
Presented to President.
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Mar 11, 2022 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Mar 8, 2022 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Mar 7, 2022 · Discharge
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1013)
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Mar 7, 2022 · Committee
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1013)
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Mar 7, 2022 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Mar 7, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Jun 16, 2021 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Jun 15, 2021 · Floor
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Jun 15, 2021 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2545.
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Jun 15, 2021 · Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 473, proceedings on H.R. 2545 are considered vacated.
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Jun 15, 2021 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2779-2780; text: CR H2779-2780)
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Jun 15, 2021 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 473, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 293; H.R. 587; H.R. 610, as amended; H.R. 1144, as amended; H.R. 1703, as amended; H.R. 1921; H.R. 2008; H.R. 2332, as amended; H.R. 2545; and H.R. 3642, as amended.(consideration: CR H2792-2799; text: CR H2797)
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Jun 15, 2021 · Floor
Pursuant to section 8 of H. Res. 473, and the motion offered by Mr. McGovern, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 293; H.R. 587; H.R. 610, as amended; H.R. 1144, as amended; H.R. 1703, as amended; H.R. 1921; H.R. 2008; H.R. 2332, as amended; H.R. 2545; and H.R. 3642, as amended. (consideration: CR H2792-2799; text: CR H2797)
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Jun 15, 2021 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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May 4, 2021 · Committee
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
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May 4, 2021 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.
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May 4, 2021 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Apr 15, 2021 · Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Apr 14, 2021 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Apr 14, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Apr 14, 2021 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Veterans' Affairs Committeehsvr00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Veterans' Affairs Committeessva00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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No roll-call votes are attached.