House vote: H.R. 3530 // December 17, 2019Needed two-thirds to pass
Improving Confidence in Veterans’ Care Act
Sponsor: Michael Cloud (R-TX)
This bill prescribes oversight requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding health care professionals at VA medical centers. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to ensure each VA medical center consistently compiles, verifies, and reviews specified documentation for each VA health care professional (including contractors). The VA shall ensure that specified health care professionals hold an active Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 409 | 94.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.7% |