HR-4162 : Still Just a Bill

GI Bill Planning Act of 2019

This bill updates the Montgomery GI Bill program. Specifically, the bill extends the period of time under which an election must be made for entitlement to educational assistance under the program. Additionally, the bill phases the program out on September 30, 2029.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-11-13IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2019-11-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-11-12VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 610). (text: CR H8758)House floor actions
2019-11-12FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8774)House floor actions
2019-11-12FloorAt 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
2019-11-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4162.House floor actions
2019-11-12FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8758-8760)House floor actions
2019-11-12FloorMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-10-16CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-10-16CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-10-16CommitteeSubcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.House committee actions
2019-08-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2019-08-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2019-08-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress