H.R.1402: VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013

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Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 10, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013 - (Sec. 4) Extends through FY2015 the authorization of appropriations to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) payment by the VA Secretary of a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans (veterans) and members of the Armed Forces (members)...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Dec. 20, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-59.

Dec. 20, 2013

Signed by President.

Dec. 19, 2013
Presented to President.
Dec. 19, 2013
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 18, 2013

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8964)

Dec. 11, 2013
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec. 10, 2013
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 10, 2013

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 0 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H7615-7616)

Dec. 10, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7618-7619)
Dec. 10, 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.
Dec. 10, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1402.
Dec. 10, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7614-7617)
Dec. 10, 2013
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H7615)
April 25, 2013
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
April 25, 2013
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 10, 2013
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
April 2, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
March 25, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 25, 2013

Introduced in the House by Mike Coffman (R-Colo.)

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