H.R. 4057 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
H.R. 4057 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2012, sponsored by Gus M. Bilirakis with 25 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 112-249
What it does
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces (members) through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning. Requires such information to: (1) include accreditation information and a description of available federal aid programs, and (2) be provided through hyperlinks on the VA website.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2012
- Passed the HouseSep 11, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2012
- Sent to the President2013
- Became lawJan 10, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-249. (Jan 10, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 30, 2012 · Passed392–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 1363: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
- H.R. 754: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
- H.R. 1383: Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011
- H.R. 2646: Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011
- S. 894: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011
- H.R. 2447: To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.
- H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 1892: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 4045: To modify the Department of Defense Program Guidance relating to the award of Po…
- H.R. 1627: Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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