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HR 4057 112th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Government information and archives Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012

Introduced: February 16, 2012 Introduced by: Bilirakis, Gus M. Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 32 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 10, 2013
Signed by President.
Jan 10, 2013
Became Public Law No: 112-249.
Jan 1, 2013
Presented to President.
Dec 30, 2012
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 650).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7439-7440)
Dec 30, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7465-7466)
Dec 30, 2012
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Michaud objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Dec 30, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 30, 2012
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 650). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7439-7440)
Dec 30, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4057.
Dec 30, 2012
Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7439-7442)
Dec 20, 2012
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2012
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 19, 2012
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 19, 2012
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8229)
Dec 19, 2012
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 12, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 11, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 11, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5817-5818)
Sep 11, 2012
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5817-5818)
Sep 11, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4057.
Sep 11, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5817-5821)
Sep 11, 2012
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 10, 2012
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 464.
Sep 10, 2012
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-646.
Jul 11, 2012
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 11, 2012
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 28, 2012
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 28, 2012
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 8, 2012
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 24, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb 16, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 16, 2012
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 31, 2012 House · vote #650 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment Passed 392–3 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 19, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces (members) through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning. Requires such information to: (1) include accreditation information and a description of available federal aid programs, and (2) be provided through hyperlinks on the VA website. Requires the Secretary, in developing the policy, to conduct a market survey to determine the availability of a commercially available off-the-shelf online tool that: (1) allows veterans to determine whether they are academically ready to engage in postsecondary education and training opportunities, and (2) provides a list of providers of such opportunities. Directs the Secretary to report to the congressional veterans and education committees on: (1) the policy developed, (2) a plan to implement the policy, and (3) survey results.

Prohibits the Secretary from approving an educational institution that provides any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based on success in securing enrollments.

Directs the Secretary to ensure that the VA provides assistance to personnel of educational institutions who are charged with submitting reports or certifications to the VA.

Prohibits the Secretary from paying more than $395 million in VA employee incentive awards or performance bonuses during FY2013.

What's happening now January 10, 2013

Became Public Law No: 112-249.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 4 Republican 3