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- H.R.1171
H.R.1171: FOR VETS Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced March 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action Aug. 9, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 9, 2013 |
Became Public Law No: 113-26. |
| Aug. 9, 2013 |
Signed by President. |
| Aug. 6, 2013 |
Presented to President.
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| Aug. 2, 2013 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257) |
| July 31, 2013 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
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| July 31, 2013 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
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| July 31, 2013 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| July 9, 2013 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| July 8, 2013 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 8, 2013 |
Vote in the HouseOn 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) |
| July 8, 2013 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4187-4188)
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| July 8, 2013 |
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.
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| July 8, 2013 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.
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| July 8, 2013 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4184-4185)
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| July 8, 2013 |
Mr. DeSantis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| June 25, 2013 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
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| June 25, 2013 |
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-126.
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| May 22, 2013 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| May 22, 2013 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| March 14, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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| March 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Dan Benishek (R-Mich.) |