HR 1171 113th Congress

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 113-26.

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Sponsors

Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]

Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]

R — MI

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.
Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

Vote Result

Passed House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 1 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H4184-4185)

Actions

2013-08-09T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 113-26.

2013-08-09T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 113-26.

2013-08-09T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2013-08-09T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2013-08-06T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2013-08-06T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2013-08-02T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2013-08-01T00:00:00

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257)

2013-08-01T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6257)

2013-07-31T00:00:00

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

2013-07-31T00:00:00

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.

2013-07-31T00:00:00

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.

2013-07-31T00:00:00

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

2013-07-09T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2013-07-08T00:00:00

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

2013-07-08T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 1 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H4184-4185)

2013-07-08T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 1 (Roll no. 307).(text: CR H4184-4185)

2013-07-08T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4187-4188)

2013-07-08T00:00:00

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.

2013-07-08T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.

2013-07-08T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4184-4185)

2013-07-08T00:00:00

Mr. DeSantis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2013-06-25T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.

2013-06-25T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-126.

2013-06-25T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-126.

2013-05-22T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

2013-05-22T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2013-03-14T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2013-03-14T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2013-03-14T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

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