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H.R. 8354Became Law

Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 5, 2021)

Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020

This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The initiative shall

  • serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families;
  • develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families;
  • serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments;
  • provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families;
  • serve as a liaison and point of contact with the Consumer Protection Branch of DOJ's Civil Division with respect to the prosecution of federal crimes involving fraud that target service members; and
  • serve as a liaison and point of contact with other DOJ components as needed to support the enforcement of other federal laws that protect service members and veterans.

What just happenedJan 5, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-288.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16](D-TX)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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  1. Jan 5, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 116-288.

  2. Jan 5, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-288.

  3. Jan 5, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 24, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 24, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 16, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 15, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7507)

  9. Dec 15, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7507)

  10. Dec 9, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 8, 2020FloorH38310

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

  12. Dec 8, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1 (Roll no. 239). (text: CR H7014)

  13. Dec 8, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 1 (Roll no. 239).

  14. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7021-7022)

  15. Dec 8, 2020FloorH37220

    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.

  16. Dec 8, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8354.

  17. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7014-7015)

  18. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30300

    Ms. Escobar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Dec 7, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 507.

  20. Dec 7, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-618.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Dec 7, 2020Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-618.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Sep 29, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Sep 29, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Sep 23, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Sep 23, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Sep 23, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 5, 202149

Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020

This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The initiative shall

  • serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families;
  • develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families;
  • serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments;
  • provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families;
  • serve as a liaison and point of contact with the Consumer Protection Branch of DOJ's Civil Division with respect to the prosecution of federal crimes involving fraud that target service members; and
  • serve as a liaison and point of contact with other DOJ components as needed to support the enforcement of other federal laws that protect service members and veterans.
Passed SenateDec 15, 202055

Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020

This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The initiative shall

  • serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families;
  • develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families;
  • serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments;
  • provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families;
  • serve as a liaison and point of contact with the Consumer Protection Branch of DOJ's Civil Division with respect to the prosecution of federal crimes involving fraud that target service members; and
  • serve as a liaison and point of contact with other DOJ components as needed to support the enforcement of other federal laws that protect service members and veterans.
Passed HouseDec 8, 202053

Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020

This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The initiative shall

  • serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families;
  • develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families;
  • serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments;
  • provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families;
  • serve as a liaison and point of contact with the Consumer Protection Branch of DOJ's Civil Division with respect to the prosecution of federal crimes involving fraud that target service members; and
  • serve as a liaison and point of contact with other DOJ components as needed to support the enforcement of other federal laws that protect service members and veterans.
Reported to HouseDec 7, 20207

Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020

This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The initiative shall, among other things

  • serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families;
  • develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families;
  • serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments;
  • provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families; and
  • enforce federal laws that protect service members and veterans.
Introduced in HouseSep 23, 2020

Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020

This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The initiative shall, among other things

  • serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families;
  • develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families;
  • serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments;
  • provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families; and
  • enforce federal laws that protect service members and veterans.
Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 — Informed