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Bill115th CongressFiled Aug 1, 2017Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 3634

Securing Electronic Records for Veterans' Ease Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Nov 7, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Securing Electronic Records for Veterans' Ease Act of 2017 or the SERVE Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) furnish individuals receiving Post-9/11 educational assistance with documentation verifying the amount of the recipient's monthly housing stipend, and (2) make such documentation available using an Internet website in the same manner that the VA provides individuals with documentation verifying other compensation and benefits.

What just happenedNov 8, 2017

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4](D-CT)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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  1. Nov 8, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. Nov 7, 2017FloorH38310

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

  3. Nov 7, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8560)

  4. Nov 7, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8560)

  5. Nov 7, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3634.

  6. Nov 7, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8560-8561)

  7. Nov 7, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Nov 7, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 292.

  9. Nov 7, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-396.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. Nov 7, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-396.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Nov 2, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Nov 2, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Oct 25, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  14. Oct 25, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  15. Oct 11, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  16. Aug 1, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  17. Aug 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  18. Aug 1, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Aug 1, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentNov 7, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Securing Electronic Records for Veterans' Ease Act of 2017 or the SERVE Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) furnish individuals receiving Post-9/11 educational assistance with documentation verifying the amount of the recipient's monthly housing stipend, and (2) make such documentation available using an Internet website in the same manner that the VA provides individuals with documentation verifying other compensation and benefits.

Introduced in HouseAug 1, 2017

Securing Electronic Records for Veterans' Ease Act of 2017 or the SERVE Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) furnish individuals receiving Post-9/11 educational assistance with documentation verifying the amount of the recipient's monthly housing stipend, and (2) make such documentation available using an Internet website in the same manner that the VA provides individuals with documentation verifying other compensation and benefits.

Securing Electronic Records for Veterans' Ease Act of 2017 — Informed