Senate Bill 1095
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
Became Law
Became Public Law 117-68 on Nov 30, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1095
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
checkPassed on June 24, 2021
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S4796)
Summary
Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.
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11/30/2021
Became Public Law No: 117-68.
11/30/2021
Signed by President.
11/19/2021
Presented to President.
11/15/2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/15/2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 373). (text: CR H6256)
11/15/2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 373).(text: CR H6256)
11/15/2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6257-6258)
11/15/2021
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.
11/15/2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1095.
11/15/2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6255-6257)
11/15/2021
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
06/28/2021
Held at the desk.
06/28/2021
Received in the House.
06/28/2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
06/24/2021
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4796)
06/24/2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S4796)
06/24/2021
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796)
06/24/2021
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4796)
05/26/2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
04/28/2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
04/13/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
04/13/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Sep 5, 2023 5:28:36 PM