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H.R. 5229 (114th)

Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act

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Introduced

13 May 2016

Last action

24 May 2016 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Mark Takano, Aumua Amata Radewagen

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Education

Summary

Improving Transition Programs for All Veterans Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to study and report on programs to assist veterans in their transition to civilian life. Such study shall determine the effectiveness of current programs, especially concerning the challenges faced by women veterans and minority veterans, with regard to: (1) pursuing higher education, (2) entering the civilian workforce and translating military experience and skills to the job market, and (3) transitioning to civilian life for veterans families.

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Timeline

  1. 13 May 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Source: Committee

  2. 13 May 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 May 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 May 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 May 2016

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 May 2016

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 May 2016

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 May 2016

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2916-2917)

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 May 2016

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2916-2917)

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 May 2016

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5229.

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 May 2016

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2916-2918)

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 May 2016

    Floor

    Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 May 2016

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Referred in Senate (text)

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