S-1095 : Became Public Law

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-11-30PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-68.Library of Congress
2021-11-30PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2021-11-19FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2021-11-15FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-11-15VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 373). (text: CR H6256)House floor actions
2021-11-15FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6257-6258)House floor actions
2021-11-15FloorAt 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
2021-11-15FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1095.House floor actions
2021-11-15FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6255-6257)House floor actions
2021-11-15FloorMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2021-06-28FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2021-06-28FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2021-06-28FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2021-06-24FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4796)Senate
2021-06-24DischargeSenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796)Senate
2021-05-26CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2021-04-28CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.Senate
2021-04-13IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2021-04-13IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Higher education
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation

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