S. 656 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023
S. 656 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Mar 6, 2023, sponsored by Deb Fischer with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 118-95
What it does
Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 This act authorizes approval of certain commercial driver education programs for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance if the programs meet specified requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Deb Fischer (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 6, 2023
- Passed the SenateNov 2, 2023
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentSep 26, 2024
- Became lawOct 1, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-95. (Oct 1, 2024)
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- S. 30: Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
- H.R. 3672: To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the…
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- S. 2795: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and…
- H.R. 366: Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act
- H.R. 1226: Wounded Warrior Access Act
- H.R. 2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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