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H.R. 4233 117th Congress House

Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Fo… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits.

Introduced: October 19, 2021 Introduced by: Gregory F. Murphy Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHigher educationMental health
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Military personnel and dependentsStudent aid and college costsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 16, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 16, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 4 (Roll no. 375). (text: CR H6288)
Nov 16, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6298)
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. 4233.
Nov 16, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6288-6289)
Nov 16, 2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 28, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 28, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Jul 14, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 29, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 16, 2021 House · vote #375 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 420–4 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 17, 2021

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish counseling, including counseling through a Vet Center, to veterans or members of the Armed Forces who are pursuing a course of education using specified Department of Defense or VA educational assistance benefits.

Specifically, such counseling must be provided to veterans or members of the Armed Forces who are utilizing educational assistance benefits under the

  • Montgomery GI Bill (Active Duty),
  • Montgomery GI Bill (Selected Reserve),
  • Veteran Readiness and Employment program,
  • Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program,
  • Post-9/11 GI Bill,
  • Reserve Educational Assistance Program,
  • VA High Technology Pilot Program, or
  • Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6411 STRONG Veterans Act of 2022
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 5 Republican 6
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Nov 15, 2021
 D
Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Nov 4, 2021
Ferguson, A.
· Nov 3, 2021
 D
Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Oct 19, 2021
 D
Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Sep 29, 2021
RYAN, TIM
· Sep 29, 2021
 R
Obernolte, Jay
California · Aug 13, 2021
Rice, Tom
· Aug 10, 2021
 D
Slotkin, Elissa
Michigan · Aug 10, 2021
 R
Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Iowa · Aug 3, 2021
 D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Aug 3, 2021
Axne, Cynthia
· Jul 13, 2021
 R
Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Jul 9, 2021
Gaetz, Matt
· Jul 2, 2021
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jul 2, 2021
 R
Bost, Mike
Illinois · Jun 29, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4233: Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4233/
MLA
"H.R. 4233: Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4233/.
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