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H.R.1257

H.R.1257: Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Feb. 23, 2021
Latest Major Action June 16, 2021

Bill Sponsor

Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

Bill Cosponsors

12 (10 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - June 16, 2021
Engrossed in House - June 15, 2021
Introduced in House - Feb. 23, 2021

Bill Summary

Homeless Veterans Credit Repair, Enhancement, and Debt Improvement for Tomorrow Act or the Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study on access to, and use and effects of, financial and credit counseling for homeless veterans and veterans experiencing housing instability.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 6 statements associated with H.R.1257.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
June 16, 2021	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 15, 2021	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
June 15, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules.
June 15, 2021	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
June 15, 2021	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 15, 2021	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1257.
June 15, 2021	Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
June 15, 2021	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2775-2776)
June 15, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2775-2777)
May 4, 2021	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.
May 4, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 4, 2021	Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
April 12, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb. 23, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb. 23, 2021	Introduced in the House by Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

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