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H.R.3122: Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced June 29, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2018
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Nov. 7, 2017
- Engrossed in House - Nov. 6, 2017
- Reported in House - Nov. 6, 2017
- Introduced in House - June 29, 2017
Bill Summary
Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to include on its Internet website a warning to veterans relating to dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices targeting individuals who are eligible for increased pension on the basis of need for regular aid and attendance. The Government Accountability Office shall: complete a study on financial exploitation of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 9, 2018 |
Became Public Law No: 115-131. |
| March 9, 2018 |
Signed by President. |
| Feb. 28, 2018 |
Presented to President.
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| Feb. 16, 2018 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Feb. 15, 2018 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| Feb. 15, 2018 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1191) |
| Feb. 15, 2018 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Nov. 7, 2017 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8505) |
| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8505-8507)
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3122.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-385.
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| Oct. 12, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
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| Oct. 12, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Sept. 13, 2017 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| June 29, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |