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GIVE Act

Introduced: October 23, 2019 Introduced by: Torres, Norma J. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 27, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 26, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 72). (text: 02/25/2020 CR H1175-1176)
Feb 26, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1212)
Feb 25, 2020
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.
Feb 25, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4852.
Feb 25, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1175-1176)
Feb 25, 2020
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Oct 29, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 29, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 23, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 26, 2020 House · vote #72 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 412–0 See who voted →
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G.I. and Veterans Education Empowerment Act or the GIVE Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide specified information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces about postsecondary educational institutions. Specifically, the VA must provide information on whether a postsecondary educational institution (1) is listed on the College Navigator website as being affiliated with a religion, (2) has been declared a minority serving institution, and (3) is gender specific.

The VA shall provide the required information in a searchable format on the VA website.

What's happening now February 27, 2020

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4852: GIVE Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4852/
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"H.R. 4852: GIVE Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4852/.
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H.R. 4852, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-4852/.
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