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FOR VETS Act of 2012

Introduced: December 19, 2012 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Dec 20, 2012
Received in the House.
Dec 20, 2012
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2012
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8231-8232; text as passed Senate: CR S8231-8232)
Dec 19, 2012
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8231-8232; text as passed Senate: CR S8231-8232)
Dec 19, 2012
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2012 or FOR VETS Act of 2012 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

What's happening now December 20, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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