HR-1402 : Became Public Law


Veterans Paralympic Act of 2013 - Extends, until FY2018, the yearly: (1) $2 million appropriations authorization for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team; and (2) $8 million appropriations authorization, with amounts appropriated remaining available without fiscal year limitation, for grants to U.S. Paralympics, Inc.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-12-20PresidentBecame Public Law No: 113-59.House floor actions
2013-12-20PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2013-12-19FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2013-12-19FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2013-12-18FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8964)Senate
2013-12-11IntroReferralReceived in the Senate, read twice.Senate
2013-12-10FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2013-12-10VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 0 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H7615-7616)House floor actions
2013-12-10FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7618-7619)House floor actions
2013-12-10FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2013-12-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1402.House floor actions
2013-12-10FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7614-7617)House floor actions
2013-12-10FloorMr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H7615)House floor actions
2013-04-25CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2013-04-25CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2013-04-10CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2013-04-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2013-03-25IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2013-03-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Athletes
  • Disability assistance
  • Olympic games
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation
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