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H.R.3562: To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of residences of veterans in rehabilitation programs under chapter 31 of such title, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 1, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 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 - July 28, 2017
Bill Summary
(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist a veteran with a service-connected disability who is in the vocational rehabilitation and employment program to acquire necessary residential adaptations. Such assistance may not be provided if it would result in a duplication of benefits. The aggregate amount of assistance available to a veteran may not exceed $77,307. The VA may waive this limitation if...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 1, 2018 |
Became Public Law No: 115-177. |
| June 1, 2018 |
Signed by President. |
| May 21, 2018 |
Presented to President.
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| May 17, 2018 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| May 16, 2018 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| May 16, 2018 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2732) |
| May 16, 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 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 607). |
| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 607). (text: CR H8502-8503) |
| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8509)
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8502-8504)
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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 |
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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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3562.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 283.
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| Nov. 6, 2017 |
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-386.
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| Oct. 12, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| Oct. 12, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 28, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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| July 28, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| July 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) |