H.R. 3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017

A 2008 law nicknamed the ‘Post-9/11 GI Bill’ has helped pay for more than 1 million veterans and their children to attend college or vocational school since its passage. A new law nicknamed the ‘Forever GI Bill’ updates that legislation for the modern era, expanding many provisions and changing some of the rules. What the bill does Among five of ... Continue reading »

Overview

Introduced:

Jul 13, 2017
115^th Congress, 2017–2019

Status:

Enacted — Signed by the President on Aug 16, 2017

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on August 16, 2017.

Law:

Pub.L. 115-48

Sponsor:

David “Phil” Roe

Representative for Tennessee's 1st congressional district

Republican

Text:

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Last Updated: Aug 5, 2017
Length: 27 pages

Incorporated Legislation

This bill incorporates provisions from:

S. 1598: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017

Ordered Reported on Jul 26, 2017. 99% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 3372: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the restoration of entitlement to educational assistance and other relief for veterans affected by school closure or disapproval, and for ...

Introduced on Jul 24, 2017. 100% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 1989: VET TEC Act

Introduced on Apr 6, 2017. 87% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 2257: Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act

Introduced on Apr 28, 2017. 88% incorporated. (compare text)

S. 1362: Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act

Introduced on Jun 15, 2017. 85% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 1391: Veterans Success on Campus Act of 2017

Introduced on Mar 7, 2017. 87% incorporated. (compare text)

H.R. 1994: VETERAN Act

Introduced on Apr 6, 2017. 97% incorporated. (compare text)

History

Jul 13, 2017		Introduced Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. Read Text »
Jul 19, 2017		Ordered Reported A committee has voted to issue a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee. Read Updated Text » See Changes »
Jul 20, 2017		On House Schedule The House indicated that this bill would be considered in the week ahead.
Jul 24, 2017		Passed House (Senate next) The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. View Vote » Read Updated Text » See Changes »
Jul 24, 2017		Reported by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs A committee issued a report on the bill, which often provides helpful explanatory background on the issue addressed by the bill and the bill's intentions. Read Report »
Aug 2, 2017		Passed Senate The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. Read Updated Text » See Changes »
Aug 16, 2017		Enacted — Signed by the President The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 3218 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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