US HR698 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-2)
Status: Introduced on November 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-12-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 14 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-12-18 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution supports the expansion of the veterans treatment court program, encourages deeper studies into the efficacy of such programs and best practices, and reaffirms the commitment to helping veterans reintegrate to civilian life.
Title
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of assisting justice-involved veterans.
Sponsors
| Rep. Kendra Horn [D-OK] | Rep. Dan Crenshaw [R-TX] | Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] | Rep. Anthony Brindisi [D-NY] |
| Rep. Elise Stefanik [R-NY] | Rep. Max Rose [D-NY] | Rep. Xochitl Torres Small [D-NM] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] |
| Rep. Ed Case [D-HI] | Rep. David Trone [D-MD] | Rep. Rick Larsen [D-WA] | Rep. Stephanie Murphy [D-FL] |
| Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Don Beyer [D-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-18 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| 2019-11-14 | House | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2019-11-14 | House | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2019-11-14 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Judicial procedure and administration
Mental health
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Judicial procedure and administration
Mental health
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/698/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres698/BILLS-116hres698ih.pdf |
