HR 1383
112th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011
Introduced: April 6, 2011
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Everywhere this bill has been
34 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 3, 2011
Became Public Law No: 112-26.
Aug 3, 2011
Signed by President.
Jul 28, 2011
Presented to President.
Jul 26, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 26, 2011
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 638). (consideration: CR H5507-5508; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 7/25/2012 H5471-5472)
Jul 26, 2011
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 638).(consideration: CR H5507-5508; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 7/25/2012 H5471-5472)
Jul 25, 2011
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.
Jul 25, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1383.
Jul 25, 2011
Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5471-5472)
Jul 22, 2011
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 21, 2011
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4810)
Jul 21, 2011
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4810)
Jul 21, 2011
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4809-4810)
Jul 21, 2011
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 24, 2011
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 23, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 23, 2011
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 331). (text: CR H3313-3314)
May 23, 2011
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): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 331).(text: CR H3313-3314)
May 23, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3320-3321)
May 23, 2011
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.
May 23, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1383.
May 23, 2011
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3313-3316)
May 23, 2011
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 20, 2011
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
May 20, 2011
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-81. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
May 12, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 6.
May 12, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 5, 2011
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
May 5, 2011
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 3, 2011
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 15, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 6, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 6, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E651)
Apr 6, 2011
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2011 | House · vote #638 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments | Passed | 424–0 | See who voted → |
| May 23, 2011 | House · vote #331 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 389–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 21, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011 - Makes the amount payable for programs of education at nonpublic institutions of higher education pursued by individuals enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) post-9/11 educational assistance program (post-9/11 program) during the period beginning on August 1, 2011, and ending on July 31, 2014, the greater of $17,500, or the established charges payable under a VA maximum payments table published on October 27, 2010 (thereby preserving for such period the higher payment rates in effect prior to enactment of the Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010).
Extends through FY2012 VA authority to collect a fee from each individual obtaining an additional VA-guaranteed housing loan. Makes such loan fee: (1) 3.30% of the total amount guaranteed for loans made prior to October 1, 2011; and (2) 2.8% for FY2012 loans.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 112-26.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1