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Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

Introduced: May 13, 2016 Introduced by: Takano, Mark Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 24, 2016
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 23, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 23, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2916-2917)
May 23, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2916-2917)
May 23, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5229.
May 23, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2916-2918)
May 23, 2016
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 18, 2016
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 18, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 13, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 13, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 13, 2016
Introduced in House
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Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and report on programs to assist veterans in their transition to civilian life.

Such study shall determine the effectiveness of current programs, especially concerning the challenges faced by women veterans, veterans with disabilities, Native American veterans, veterans who are residents of a U.S. territory, veterans who are part of the indigenous population of a U.S. territory, and other groups of minority veterans with regard to: (1) pursuing higher education, (2) entering the civilian workforce and translating military experience and skills to the job market, and (3) transitioning to civilian life for veterans families.

(Sec. 4) No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.

What's happening now May 24, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
American Samoa · May 13, 2016
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