I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4314 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2019 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Mast ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , 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 A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to appoint officers of the Armed Forces as directors of medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.