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

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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor John “Johnny” Isakson

John “Johnny” Isakson

Sponsor. Senior Senator for Georgia. Republican.

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Last Updated: Aug 2, 2017
Length: 70 pages
Introduced:

Jul 20, 2017

Status:

Enacted Via Other Measures

Provisions of this bill were incorporated into other bills which were enacted, so there will not likely be further activity on this bill.

This bill was enacted as:

H.R. 3218: Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017
Enacted — Signed by the President on Aug 16, 2017. (compare text)
Prognosis:

36% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)

History

Jul 20, 2017
 
Introduced

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Jul 24, 2017
 
Identical Bill — Passed House (Senate next)

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Jul 26, 2017
 
Ordered Reported

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Aug 2, 2017
 
Identical Bill — Passed Senate

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3218, possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 1598.
Aug 16, 2017
 
Identical Bill — Enacted — Signed by the President

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3218, possibly in lieu of similar activity on S. 1598.

S. 1598 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

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