HR 91
114th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
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Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans Identification Card Act 2015
Everywhere this bill has been
27 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 20, 2015
Signed by President.
Jul 20, 2015
Became Public Law No: 114-31.
Jul 9, 2015
Presented to President.
Jul 7, 2015
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): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 391).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H4781)
Jul 7, 2015
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 7, 2015
Mr. Abraham moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4781-4782, H4815-4816)
Jul 7, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 91.
Jul 7, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 7, 2015
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 391). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H4781)
Jun 24, 2015
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-186.
Jun 23, 2015
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 22, 2015
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4521-4522)
Jun 22, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4521-4522)
Jun 22, 2015
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4521-4522)
Jun 22, 2015
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 18, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 240). (text: CR H3263)
May 18, 2015
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): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 240).(text: CR H3263)
May 18, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3293-3294)
May 18, 2015
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 18, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 91.
May 18, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3263-3264)
May 18, 2015
Mr. Wenstrup moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 6, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 6, 2015
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2015 | House · vote #391 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment | Passed | 411–0 | See who voted → |
| May 18, 2015 | House · vote #240 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 402–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on June 22, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Veteran's Identification Card Act of 2015
(Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue a veteran's identification card to a requesting veteran who is neither entitled to military retired pay nor enrolled in the VA system of patient enrollment.
Requires such card, among other things, to: (1) display the veteran's name and photograph, and (2) serve as proof that the veteran has a DD-214 form or other official document in his or her military personnel file that describes the veteran's military service.
Directs VA to charge a card fee.
States that such card shall not serve as proof of entitlement to any benefits.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 114-31.
Committees of jurisdiction
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