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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 28, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1947

To amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt transfers of funds from Federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs for nonprofit corporations established under subchapter IV of chapter 73 of such title from certain provisions of the Economy Act, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 21, 2019)

This bill exempts from fiscal year limitations funds transferred after FY2016 from federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for research or education by nonprofit corporations at VA medical centers.

The bill also authorizes the use of GI Bill funds to pay for flight training if it is required for the course of education being pursued. The bill applies a tuition cap in situations where a public institution has contracted with another entity to provide certain training.

Additionally, the bill provides that participants using educational assistance for flight training may elect to receive accelerated tuition and fee payments if they receive educational counseling. These amounts shall not exceed the total cost of tuition and fees for the flight training, and shall not affect housing stipend payments.

Finally, the bill authorizes the VA to provide inscriptions for deceased spouses and children on certain headstones furnished by the VA.

What just happenedMay 22, 2019

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1](R-TN)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. May 22, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. May 21, 2019CommitteeH12210

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, H. Rept. 116-76, Part II.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. May 21, 2019Committee5000

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, H. Rept. 116-76, Part II.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  4. May 21, 2019FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  5. May 21, 2019FloorH38310

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

  6. May 21, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4048-4049)

  7. May 21, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4048-4049)

  8. May 21, 2019FloorH8D000

    PERMISSION TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL - Mr. Takano asked unanimous consent that Committee on the Veterans' Affairs be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill, H.R. 1947. Agreed to without objection.

  9. May 21, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1947.

  10. May 21, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4048-4051)

  11. May 21, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. May 20, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 52.

  13. May 20, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-76.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. May 20, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 116-76.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  15. May 8, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  16. May 8, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  17. Apr 29, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  18. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  19. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Mar 28, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 21, 201953

This bill exempts from fiscal year limitations funds transferred after FY2016 from federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for research or education by nonprofit corporations at VA medical centers.

The bill also authorizes the use of GI Bill funds to pay for flight training if it is required for the course of education being pursued. The bill applies a tuition cap in situations where a public institution has contracted with another entity to provide certain training.

Additionally, the bill provides that participants using educational assistance for flight training may elect to receive accelerated tuition and fee payments if they receive educational counseling. These amounts shall not exceed the total cost of tuition and fees for the flight training, and shall not affect housing stipend payments.

Finally, the bill authorizes the VA to provide inscriptions for deceased spouses and children on certain headstones furnished by the VA.

Reported to HouseMay 20, 20197

This bill exempts from fiscal year limitations funds transferred after FY2016 from federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for research or education by nonprofit corporations at VA medical centers.

The bill also authorizes the use of GI Bill funds to pay for flight training that leads to a private pilot's license if it is required for the course of education being pursued and meets other specified requirements. The bill applies a tuition cap in situations where a public institution has contracted with another entity to provide certain training.

Additionally, the bill provides that participants using educational assistance for flight training may elect to receive accelerated tuition and fee payments if they receive educational counseling. These amounts shall not exceed the total cost of tuition and fees for the flight training and shall not affect housing stipend payments.

Finally, the bill authorizes the VA to provide inscriptions for deceased spouses and children on certain headstones furnished by the VA.

Introduced in HouseMar 28, 2019

This bill exempts from fiscal year limitations funds transferred from federal agencies to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for research or education by nonprofit corporations at VA medical centers.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt transfers of funds from Federal agencies … — Informed