H.R. 4183
116th Congress
House
Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Act
Official title: To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disability and pension benefits provided to members of the National Guard and memb… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on disability and pension benefits provided to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversightDisability assistanceGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and access
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Mental healthMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNational Guard and reservesVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation
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23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 30, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-187.
Oct 30, 2020
Signed by President.
Oct 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Oct 6, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 1, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 1, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 1, 2020
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6031)
Oct 1, 2020
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 17, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1 (Roll no. 685). (text: 12/16/2019 CR H10271)
Dec 17, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10314)
Dec 16, 2019
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.
Dec 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4183.
Dec 16, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10271-10272)
Dec 16, 2019
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 29, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 29, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 29, 2019
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Oct 22, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Aug 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2019 | House · vote #685 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 408–1 | See who voted → |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 116-187.
Plain-English summary
Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on disability and pension benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to members of the National Guard and members of reserve components of the Armed Forces.
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