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H.R. 6604Became Law

Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act

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Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act

This act addresses eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance for individuals who are transferring credits due to the closure or disapproval of a program of education.

Currently, an individual who transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved must be deemed to have not received such credits, and the period for which the entitlement is not charged must be the entire period of the individual's enrollment in the program.

Under the act, the VA must require an individual to certify in writing the transfer of fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved. The VA must accept such a certification as proof that the individual is transferring fewer than 12 credits.

The VA must provide a certificate of eligibility (to demonstrate proof of full educational assistance entitlement) to individuals who make the certification and acknowledge that if 12 or more credits are transferred (1) they may not be deemed to be someone who did not receive such credits, and (2) the VA must rescind the certificate of eligibility in such cases.

The VA must notify individuals who are eligible to make such a certification and receive a certificate of eligibility.

The act also removes the requirement that an individual transferring a Post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement must specify the period for which the transfer must be effective for each dependent who is designated to receive the transfer.

What just happenedDec 27, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-297.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 27, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-297.

  2. Dec 27, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-297.

  3. Dec 27, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 27, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 23, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 23, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 19, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7302-7303)

  9. Dec 19, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 19, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Dec 19, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. May 18, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. May 17, 2022FloorH38310

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

  14. May 17, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 203). (text: 05/16/2022 CR H4998)

  15. May 17, 2022Floor8000

    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): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 203).

  16. May 17, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5083)

  17. May 16, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  18. May 16, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6604.

  19. May 16, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4997-4999)

  20. May 16, 2022FloorH30300

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

  21. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Mar 16, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  24. Feb 22, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  25. Feb 4, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  26. Feb 4, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Feb 4, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 27, 202249

Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act

This act addresses eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance for individuals who are transferring credits due to the closure or disapproval of a program of education.

Currently, an individual who transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved must be deemed to have not received such credits, and the period for which the entitlement is not charged must be the entire period of the individual's enrollment in the program.

Under the act, the VA must require an individual to certify in writing the transfer of fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved. The VA must accept such a certification as proof that the individual is transferring fewer than 12 credits.

The VA must provide a certificate of eligibility (to demonstrate proof of full educational assistance entitlement) to individuals who make the certification and acknowledge that if 12 or more credits are transferred (1) they may not be deemed to be someone who did not receive such credits, and (2) the VA must rescind the certificate of eligibility in such cases.

The VA must notify individuals who are eligible to make such a certification and receive a certificate of eligibility.

The act also removes the requirement that an individual transferring a Post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement must specify the period for which the transfer must be effective for each dependent who is designated to receive the transfer.

Passed SenateDec 19, 202255

Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act

This bill addresses eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance for individuals who are transferring credits due to the closure or disapproval of a program of education.

Currently, an individual who transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved must be deemed to have not received such credits, and the period for which the entitlement is not charged must be the entire period of the individual's enrollment in the program.

Under the bill, the VA must require an individual to certify in writing the transfer of fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved. The VA must accept such a certification as proof that the individual is transferring fewer than 12 credits.

The VA must provide a certificate of eligibility (to demonstrate proof of full educational assistance entitlement) to individuals who make the certification and acknowledge that if 12 or more credits are transferred (1) they may not be deemed to be someone who did not receive such credits, and (2) the VA must rescind the certificate of eligibility in such cases.

The VA must notify individuals who are eligible to make such a certification and receive a certificate of eligibility.

The bill also removes the requirement that an individual transferring a Post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement must specify the period for which the transfer must be effective for each dependent who is designated to receive the transfer.

Passed HouseMay 17, 202253

Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act

This bill addresses eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance for individuals who are transferring credits due to the closure or disapproval of a program of education.

Currently, an individual who transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved must be deemed to have not received such credits, and the period for which the entitlement is not charged must be the entire period of the individual's enrollment in the program.

Under the bill, the VA must require an individual to certify in writing the transfer of fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved. The VA must accept such a certification as proof that the individual is transferring fewer than 12 credits.

The VA must provide a certificate of eligibility (to demonstrate proof of full educational assistance entitlement) to individuals who make the certification and acknowledge that if 12 or more credits are transferred (1) they may not be deemed to be someone who did not receive such credits, and (2) the VA must rescind the certificate of eligibility in such cases.

The VA must notify individuals who are eligible to make such a certification and receive a certificate of eligibility.

The bill also removes the requirement that an individual transferring a Post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement must specify the period for which the transfer must be effective for each dependent who is designated to receive the transfer.

Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2022

Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act

This bill addresses eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance for individuals who are transferring credits due to the closure or disapproval of a program of education.

Currently, an individual who transfers fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved must be deemed to have not received such credits, and the period for which the entitlement is not charged must be the entire period of the individual's enrollment in the program.

Under the bill, the VA must require an individual to certify in writing the transfer of fewer than 12 credits from a program of education that is closed or disapproved. The VA must accept such a certification as proof that the individual is transferring fewer than 12 credits.

The VA must provide a certificate of eligibility (to demonstrate proof of full educational assistance entitlement) to individuals who make the certification and acknowledge that if 12 or more credits are transferred (1) they may not be deemed to be someone who did not receive such credits, and (2) the VA must rescind the certificate of eligibility in such cases.

The VA must notify individuals who are eligible to make such a certification and receive a certificate of eligibility.

Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act — Informed