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Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2513-2514)
Floor
H1B000
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2494 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2494.
Floor
H30000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2373-2375; text: CR H2373-2375)
Floor
H30300
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.
Committee
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
1
House committee actions
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Committee
2021-04-29
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
hsvr10
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Committee
H11100
2021-04-13
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-04-13
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-04-13
9
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Introduced in House
IntroReferral
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on May 4, 2021
2021-05-14T15:07:00Z
H.R. 2494, a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/57215
2021-05-19T20:27:50Z
Referred to
Senate
Veterans' Affairs Committee
ssva00
Standing
2021-05-05T00:54:48Z
Markup by
2021-04-13T23:00:36Z
Referred to
House
Veterans' Affairs Committee
2021-05-04T20:36:40Z
Discharged from
2021-04-29T13:06:49Z
Referred to
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
hsvr10
hsvr00
Standing
L000593
49
Mike
Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Levin
D
2021-04-13
CA
C001121
6
Jason
Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Crow
D
2021-05-17
CO
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2021-04-13
2021-05-19
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
House
Armed Forces and National Security
2021-05-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-04-28
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
CRS
Identical bill
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
S
W000815
2
Brad
Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
N
Wenstrup
R.
R
OH
Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Employment and training programs Executive agency funding and structure Federal officials Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Labor-management relations Small business Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
2021-04-13
Introduced in House
 <p>This bill establishes the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration to administer economic opportunity assistance programs for veterans and their dependents and survivors.</p> <p>Specifically, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration must administer the following Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs: </p> <ul> <li>vocational rehabilitation and employment programs, </li> <li>educational assistance programs, </li> <li>veterans' housing loan and related programs, </li> <li>the Transition Assistance Program, and </li> <li>the database of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans.</li> </ul> <p>Prior to the transfer of administrative responsibilities, the bill requires the VA to certify that (1) the transition of the provision of services will not negatively affect the provision of such services to veterans, and (2) such services are ready to be transferred. </p>
2021-05-07T14:00:51Z
00
2021-05-18
Passed House
 <p>This bill establishes the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration to administer economic opportunity assistance programs for veterans and their dependents and survivors.</p> <p>Specifically, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration must administer the following Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs: </p> <ul> <li>vocational rehabilitation and employment programs, </li> <li>educational assistance programs, </li> <li>veterans' housing loan and related programs, </li> <li>the Transition Assistance Program, and </li> <li>the database of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans.</li> </ul> <p>Prior to the transfer of administrative responsibilities, the bill requires the VA to certify that (1) the transition of the provision of services will not negatively affect the provision of such services to veterans, and (2) such services are ready to be transferred.</p>
2021-06-07T18:33:19Z
53
2021-05-19T04:00:00Z
Referred in Senate
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2494rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr2494rfs.xml
2021-05-18T04:00:00Z
Engrossed in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2494eh/xml/BILLS-117hr2494eh.xml
2021-04-13T04:00:00Z
Introduced in House
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr2494ih/xml/BILLS-117hr2494ih.xml
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
Display Title
EH
Engrossed in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
HR
2023-05-11T15:43:11Z
2023-05-11T15:43:11Z
3.0.0
2021-05-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House
Related bill
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.
HRES
2021-04-28
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
CRS
Identical bill
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
S
2021-05-19
Veterans' Affairs Committee
ssva00
Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
H37300
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008. (consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2513-2514)
Floor
8000
2021-05-18
9
Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 403, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 144, as amended; H.R. 204, as amended; H.R. 210, as amended; H.R. 240; H.R. 707, as amended; H.R. 711, as amended; H.R. 1157, as amended; H.R. 1447, as amended; H.R. 1510, as amended; H.R. 1711, as amended; H.R. 2027; H.R. 2167, as amended; H.R. 2441; H.R. 2494; H.R. 2533; H.R. 2655, as amended; H.R. 2695, H.R. 2704; H.R. 2788; H.R. 2878, as amended; and H.R. 3008.(consideration: CR H2482-2520; text: CR H2513-2514)
Floor
H1B000
2021-05-18
2
House floor actions
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, proceedings on H.R. 2494 are considered vacated.
Floor
H37220
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Floor
H8D000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2494.
Floor
H30000
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2373-2375; text: CR H2373-2375)
Floor
H30300
2021-05-17
2
House floor actions
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Floor
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
1
House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.
Committee
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
1
House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
2021-05-04
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
1
House committee actions
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.
Committee
2021-04-29
Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
hsvr10
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Committee
H11100
2021-04-13
Veterans' Affairs Committee
hsvr00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-04-13
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-04-13
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
W000815
2
Brad
Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
N
Wenstrup
R.
R
OH
L000593
49
Mike
Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Levin
D
2021-04-13
CA
C001121
6
Jason
Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Crow
D
2021-05-17
CO
Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Employment and training programs Executive agency funding and structure Federal officials Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Labor-management relations Small business Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
2021-04-13
Introduced in House
 <p>This bill establishes the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration to administer economic opportunity assistance programs for veterans and their dependents and survivors.</p> <p>Specifically, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration must administer the following Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs: </p> <ul> <li>vocational rehabilitation and employment programs, </li> <li>educational assistance programs, </li> <li>veterans' housing loan and related programs, </li> <li>the Transition Assistance Program, and </li> <li>the database of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans.</li> </ul> <p>Prior to the transfer of administrative responsibilities, the bill requires the VA to certify that (1) the transition of the provision of services will not negatively affect the provision of such services to veterans, and (2) such services are ready to be transferred. </p>
2021-05-07T14:00:51Z
00
2021-05-18
Passed House
 <p>This bill establishes the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration to administer economic opportunity assistance programs for veterans and their dependents and survivors.</p> <p>Specifically, the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration must administer the following Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs: </p> <ul> <li>vocational rehabilitation and employment programs, </li> <li>educational assistance programs, </li> <li>veterans' housing loan and related programs, </li> <li>the Transition Assistance Program, and </li> <li>the database of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans.</li> </ul> <p>Prior to the transfer of administrative responsibilities, the bill requires the VA to certify that (1) the transition of the provision of services will not negatively affect the provision of such services to veterans, and (2) such services are ready to be transferred.</p>
2021-06-07T18:33:19Z
53
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
Display Title
EH
Engrossed in House
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
2021-05-19
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.