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HR 3981 - 118

Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act

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

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Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Armed Forces and National Security

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Impact 83% Confidence 78%

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Summary

53 Passed House Oct 2, 2023

Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act This bill requires educational institutions to notify state approving agencies or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) within 30 days of becoming subject to certain unfavorable actions as a condition of approval for VA educational assistance purposes. For example, a reportable event would include punitive action taken against an educational institution by a state or federal agency. Institutions that are applying to have nonaccredited courses of education approved for purposes of VA educational assistance must also agree to notify the state approving agency or the VA within 30 days of the institution becoming subject to an unfavorable action. The state approving agency or the VA must take specified disciplinary action (e.g., revocation of the approval of courses and programs by an institution) if an institution does not comply with the notification requirements prescribed by this bill. The VA must establish a database within 180 days of the enactment of this bill for risk-based surveys, which deal with the oversight of educational institutions with courses and programs of education approved for purposes of VA educational assistance.

07 Reported to House Sep 28, 2023

Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act This bill requires educational institutions to notify state approving agencies or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) within 30 days of becoming subject to certain unfavorable actions as a condition of approval for VA educational assistance purposes. For example, a reportable event would include punitive action taken against an educational institution by a state or federal agency. Institutions that are applying to have nonaccredited courses of education approved for purposes of VA educational assistance must also agree to notify the state approving agency or the VA within 30 days of the institution becoming subject to an unfavorable action. The state approving agency or the VA must take specified disciplinary action (e.g., revocation of the approval of courses and programs by an institution) if an institution does not comply with the notification requirements prescribed by this bill. The VA must establish a database within 180 days of the enactment of this bill for risk-based surveys, which deal with the oversight of educational institutions with courses and programs of education approved for purposes of VA educational assistance.

00 Introduced in House Sep 20, 2023

Veterans Education Oversight Expansion Act This bill requires educational institutions to notify state approving agencies or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) within 30 days of becoming subject to certain unfavorable actions as a condition of approval for VA educational assistance purposes. For example, a reportable event would include punitive action taken against an educational institution by a state or federal agency. Institutions that are applying to have nonaccredited courses of education approved for purposes of VA educational assistance must also agree to notify the state approving agency or the VA within 30 days of the institution becoming subject to an unfavorable action. The state approving agency or the VA must take specified disciplinary action (e.g., revocation of the approval of courses and programs by an institution) if an institution does not comply with the notification requirements prescribed by this bill. If the VA takes action that effects the approval or disapproval of a course and an individual is unable to complete the course or program, the educational assistance benefit must not be charged for an individual or counted against the aggregate period limiting receipt of assistance by an individual. The VA must establish a database within 180 days of the enactment of this bill for risk-based surveys, which deal with the oversight of educational institutions with courses and programs of education approved for purposes of VA educational assistance.

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Timeline

Sep 19, 2023

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

Sep 18, 2023

Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Sep 18, 2023

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4357-4358)

Sep 18, 2023

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3981.

Sep 18, 2023

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.

Sep 18, 2023

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4369-4370)

Sep 18, 2023

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): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR H4357)

Sep 18, 2023

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR H4357)

Sep 18, 2023

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 8, 2023

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-190.

Sep 8, 2023

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-190.

Sep 8, 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 153.

Jul 26, 2023

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 26, 2023

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jul 19, 2023

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jul 19, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 14, 2023

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Jun 13, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Jun 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

House Votes

Roll call 392 · Session 1 · Sep 18, 2023
Passed

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