Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996

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Introduced

29 April 1996

Last action

9 October 1996 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 104-275.

Summary

Establishes the Commission on Service Members and Veterans Transition Assistance to: (1) review the efficacy, appropriateness, and adequacy of specified programs that assist members of the armed forces and veterans in making the transition to civilian life; (2) evaluate proposals to improve such programs; and (3) report to specified congressional committees and the Secretaries of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Education on recommendations for ensuring the continuing utility of such programs and for improving the provision of such assistance.

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Timeline

29 April 1996
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Source: IntroReferral
29 April 1996
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4317)
Source: IntroReferral
29 April 1996
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
23 May 1996
Committee
Committee on Veterans. Hearings held.
Source: Committee
24 July 1996
Reported
Committee on Veterans. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
24 September 1996
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.
Source: Calendars
24 September 1996
Reported
Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Simpson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 104-371.
Source: Committee
24 September 1996
Reported
Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Simpson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 104-371.
Source: Committee
28 September 1996
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
28 September 1996
Passed
On passage Passed without objection.
Source: Floor
28 September 1996
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
28 September 1996
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
28 September 1996
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
28 September 1996
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Source: Floor
28 September 1996
Floor
Mr. Stump asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Source: Floor
28 September 1996
Floor
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H12122-12131)
Source: Floor
28 September 1996
Floor
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S11774-11794)
Source: Floor
2 October 1996
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
2 October 1996
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
9 October 1996
Became law
Became Public Law No: 104-275.
Source: President
9 October 1996
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
9 October 1996
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

Votes

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Versions

Public Law · 10 October 1996 · Download file
Enrolled Bill · 28 September 1996 · Download file
Engrossed in Senate · 28 September 1996 · Download file
Reported to Senate · 24 September 1996 · Download file
Introduced in Senate · 29 April 1996 · Download file

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Public Law (text)
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related to → Veterans' Benefits Amendments of 1996
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related to → Veterans' Education and Compensation Benefits Amendments of 1996
related to → Veterans Housing, Employment Programs, and Employment Rights Benefits Act of 1995
related to → A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to change the date for the beginning of the Vietnam era for the purpose of veterans benefits from August 5, 1964, to December 22, 1961.
related to → A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the authority relating to the Center for Women Veterans of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
related to → A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of certain minors for burial in national cemeteries.
related to → Veterans' Benefits Reform Act of 1995
amends ← SAMDT 5418

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