Defense
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Impact 100% Confidence 92%
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
HR 4183 - 116Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Act
Became Public Law No: 116-187.
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Impact 94% Confidence 85%
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Summary
49 Public Law Nov 16, 2020
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.
55 Passed Senate Oct 15, 2020
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.
53 Passed House Dec 23, 2019
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.
00 Introduced in House Dec 17, 2019
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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Timeline
Oct 30, 2020
Signed by President.
Oct 30, 2020
Signed by President.
Oct 30, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-187.
Oct 30, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-187.
Oct 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Oct 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Oct 6, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 1, 2020
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 1, 2020
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6031)
Oct 1, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 1, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec 17, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10314)
Dec 17, 2019
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): 408 - 1 (Roll no. 685).(text: 12/16/2019 CR H10271)
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2019
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 16, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10271-10272)
Dec 16, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4183.
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.
Oct 29, 2019
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Oct 29, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 29, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 22, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Aug 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Aug 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Aug 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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