A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to proceed with a proposed administrative reorganization of the regional field offices of the Veterans Health Services and Research Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, notwithstanding the notice-and-wait provisions in section 210(b) of title 38, United States Code.
Public Law 101-312 · S. 2700 · 101st Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Jun 25, 1990 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Sen. Alan Cranston (D-CA)
Cosponsors (7): Sen. Dennis DeConcini, Sen. Jay Rockefeller,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to proceed with an administrative reorganization of certain regional field offices of the Veterans Health Services and Research Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs without regard to certain congressional notification requirements.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Jun 25, 1990Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-312.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 13, 1990PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jun 12, 1990FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Montgomery asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- Jun 6, 1990FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
- May 24, 1990IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.