HR 3730
117th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
American Samoa
Caribbean area
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Guam
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Northern Mariana Islands
Palau
Puerto Rico
U.S. territories and protectorates
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Virgin Islands
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs an Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes.
Introduced: June 4, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 18, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 380). (text: 11/16/2021 CR H6291-6292)
Nov 18, 2021
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): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 380).(text: 11/16/2021 CR H6291-6292)
Nov 18, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6596)
Nov 16, 2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 16, 2021
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.
Nov 16, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3730.
Nov 16, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6291-6292)
Nov 4, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 4, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 4, 2021
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.
Sep 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jun 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 4, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E606)
Jun 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2021 | House · vote #380 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 420–4 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States to provide advice and guidance to the VA on matters relating to veterans residing in American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Among other duties, the committee must advise the VA on how to improve its programs and services to better serve veterans living in the listed areas.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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