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Bill114th CongressFiled May 13, 2016Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5229

Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 23, 2016)

Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and report on programs to assist veterans in their transition to civilian life.

Such study shall determine the effectiveness of current programs, especially concerning the challenges faced by women veterans, veterans with disabilities, Native American veterans, veterans who are residents of a U.S. territory, veterans who are part of the indigenous population of a U.S. territory, and other groups of minority veterans with regard to: (1) pursuing higher education, (2) entering the civilian workforce and translating military experience and skills to the job market, and (3) transitioning to civilian life for veterans families.

(Sec. 4) No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.

What just happenedMay 24, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. May 24, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. May 23, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 23, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2916-2917)

  4. May 23, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2916-2917)

  5. May 23, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5229.

  6. May 23, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2916-2918)

  7. May 23, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. May 18, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  9. May 18, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. May 13, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  11. May 13, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. May 13, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. May 13, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 23, 201636

Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and report on programs to assist veterans in their transition to civilian life.

Such study shall determine the effectiveness of current programs, especially concerning the challenges faced by women veterans, veterans with disabilities, Native American veterans, veterans who are residents of a U.S. territory, veterans who are part of the indigenous population of a U.S. territory, and other groups of minority veterans with regard to: (1) pursuing higher education, (2) entering the civilian workforce and translating military experience and skills to the job market, and (3) transitioning to civilian life for veterans families.

(Sec. 4) No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this bill. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.

Introduced in HouseMay 13, 2016

Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and report on programs to assist veterans in their transition to civilian life.

Such study shall determine the effectiveness of current programs, especially concerning the challenges faced by women veterans and minority veterans, with regard to: (1) pursuing higher education, (2) entering the civilian workforce and translating military experience and skills to the job market, and (3) transitioning to civilian life for veterans families.

Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act — Informed