05.17.18

Senate to Pass VA MISSION Act Next Week

‘This bicameral, bipartisan bill contains significant reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs which will increase and strengthen the healthcare and community care options available to America’s veterans.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the House-passed VA MISSION Act of 2018:

“The Senate next week will take up and pass the VA MISSION Act, and send it to the president’s desk before Memorial Day. This bicameral, bipartisan bill contains significant reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs which will increase and strengthen the healthcare and community care options available to America’s veterans.”

Background:  Following the overwhelming bipartisan passage of the VA MISSION Act in the House, the Majority Leader today filed cloture on the bill, ensuring timely Senate consideration of the legislation next week.  As the bill came on a message from the House, there is no need for a “motion to proceed” vote and only one cloture vote (if needed) is in order.

Related Issues: Health Care, Veterans