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Veterans' Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001

Introduced: February 28, 2001 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 29 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 5, 2001
Became Public Law No: 107-14.
Jun 5, 2001
Signed by President.
May 25, 2001
Presented to President.
May 24, 2001
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H2687-2692; text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H2687-2690)
May 24, 2001
Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
May 24, 2001
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 24, 2001
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
May 24, 2001
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
May 24, 2001
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
May 24, 2001
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5574-5577)
May 24, 2001
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5574-5577)
May 24, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 24, 2001
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H2687-2692; text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H2687-2690)
Mar 28, 2001
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 27, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 63). (text: CR H1126-1130)
Mar 27, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 27, 2001
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 63).(text: CR H1126-1130)
Mar 27, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155)
Mar 27, 2001
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 27, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 801.
Mar 27, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1126-1137)
Mar 27, 2001
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 26, 2001
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
Mar 26, 2001
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-27.
Mar 21, 2001
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
Mar 21, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 15, 2001
Committee Hearings Held.
Feb 28, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 28, 2001
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 27, 2001 House · vote #63 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 417–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Veterans' Opportunities Act of 2001 - Increases the maximum annual Reserve Officers' Training Corps award while continuing eligibility for benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill program.

Includes certain outreach services within veterans' work-study opportunities.

Includes as an "educational institution," for purposes of veterans' educational assistance, private entities teaching a profession or education in a technology occupation.

Revises the incremental GI bill contributions required from active-duty personnel.

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) provide increased transition assistance to members of the armed forces; and (2) maintain overseas veterans assistance offices.

Requires veterans' pre-separation counseling to occur as soon as possible within 18 months preceding an anticipated retirement.

Increases certain education and training outreach services available for separating military personnel and veterans.

Directs the Secretary to ensure that the outreach needs of veterans' dependents are fully addressed, including through the use of the Internet and announcements in veterans publications and through the media.

Increases the maximum available benefits for veterans' burial expenses, family coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, automobile and adaptive assistance benefits for certain disabled veterans, and veterans' specially adapted housing.

Allows real property used for farming, ranching, or similar agricultural purposes to be excluded from the value of a veteran's estate for purposes of pension eligibility for veterans who are permanently and totally disabled from a non-service-connected disability.

What's happening now June 5, 2001

Became Public Law No: 107-14.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1