S. 3447 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
S. 3447 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on May 27, 2010, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 35 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 27, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 35
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 111-377
What it does
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 - Title I: Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance - (Sec. 101) Includes within the definition of "active duty" for purposes for eligibility under the post-9/11 veterans educational assistance program (VEAP) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) full-time service in the National Guard: (1) organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training m…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 4 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 27, 2010
- Passed the SenateDec 13, 2010
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2010
- Became lawJan 4, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-377. (Jan 4, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 16, 2010 · Passed409–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
More bills from Daniel K. Akaka in the 111th Congress
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- S. 1963: Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
- S. 423: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 3162: A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes…
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
Committees
- Armed Services Committee
- Budget Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
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