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Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act of 2007

Introduced: October 10, 2007 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps

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Became law

Dec 19, 2007

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.

Dec 18, 2007

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Dec 18, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 18, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 1176). (text: CR 12/17/2007 H15494)

Dec 18, 2007

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): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 1176).(text: CR 12/17/2007 H15494)

Dec 18, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H16658-16659)

Dec 17, 2007

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.

Dec 17, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3793.

Dec 17, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15494-15497)

Dec 17, 2007

Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Oct 19, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Oct 10, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Oct 10, 2007

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Dec 18, 2007	House · vote #1176	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	405–0	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act of 2007 - Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act of 2007 - Requires a member of the Armed Forces who receives a bonus or similar benefit subject to the condition that the member continue to satisfy certain eligibility requirements to repay the unearned portion of the bonus or similar benefit if the member fails to satisfy the eligibility requirements and prohibits receiving any unpaid amounts, unless the Secretary concerned determines that the imposition of the repayment requirement and termination of the payment of unpaid amounts of the bonus or similar benefit would be contrary to a personnel policy or management objective, would be against equity and good conscience, or would be contrary to the best interests of the United States.

Provides that if a member dies (other than as a result of their own misconduct) or is separated or retired due to a combat-related injury, then the Secretary concerned shall: (1) not require repayment by the member or member's estate of the unearned portion of any bonus or special pay previously paid to the member; and (2) require the payment to the member or member's estate of the remainder of any bonus or special pay not yet paid, but to which the member was entitled to immediately before their death, retirement, or separation. Requires the latter payment to made in a lump sum within 90 days after such death, retirement, or separation.

Provides the same discretionary authority and requirements as above for the Secretary concerned with respect to repayment by a member of the unearned portion of any military bonus, special pay, or similar benefit when the member fails to satisfy any service or eligibility requirement.

What's happening now December 19, 2007

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.

Committees of jurisdiction 2