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H.R.3705

H.R.3705: Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017

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About This Bill

Introduced Sept. 7, 2017
Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 2017

Bill Sponsor

Chellie Pingree (D-Maine)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Nov. 9, 2017
Engrossed in House - Nov. 8, 2017
Reported in House - Nov. 7, 2017
Introduced in House - Sept. 7, 2017

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 7, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to collaborate with veterans service organizations to write a standard letter to be provided to individuals who owe debts to the VA. Such letter shall be written in plain language and shall include a...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 9, 2017	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 8, 2017	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 621).
Nov. 8, 2017	Considered as unfinished business.
Nov. 8, 2017	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 8, 2017	Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 621). (text: 11/7/2017 CR H8561)
Nov. 8, 2017	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8643)
Nov. 7, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8561-8562; text of measure as reported: CR H8561)
Nov. 7, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8561-8562; text: CR H8561)
Nov. 7, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 7, 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.
Nov. 7, 2017	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3705.
Nov. 7, 2017	Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov. 7, 2017	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.
Nov. 7, 2017	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-397.
Nov. 7, 2017	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8561-8562)
Nov. 2, 2017	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov. 2, 2017	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sept. 7, 2017	Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sept. 7, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sept. 7, 2017	Introduced in the House by Chellie Pingree (D-Maine)

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