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H.R. 91Became Law

Veterans Identification Card Act 2015

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 20, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on June 22, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veteran's Identification Card Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue a veteran's identification card to a requesting veteran who is neither entitled to military retired pay nor enrolled in the VA system of patient enrollment.

Requires such card, among other things, to: (1) display the veteran's name and photograph, and (2) serve as proof that the veteran has a DD-214 form or other official document in his or her military personnel file that describes the veteran's military service.

Directs VA to charge a card fee.

States that such card shall not serve as proof of entitlement to any benefits.

What just happenedJul 20, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-31.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16](R-FL)Sponsor
82 cosponsors36 D46 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed Amendment SenateJun 22, 2015
  • Referred in SenateMay 19, 2015
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 18, 2015
  • Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2015
  • Public LawJul 21, 2015
  1. Jul 20, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-31.

  2. Jul 20, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-31.

  3. Jul 20, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 20, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 9, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 9, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 7, 2015ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jul 7, 2015ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 391). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H4781)

  9. Jul 7, 2015NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 391).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H4781)

  10. Jul 7, 2015ResolvingDifferencesH40142

    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. Jul 7, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 91.

  12. Jul 7, 2015ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Abraham moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4781-4782, H4815-4816)

  13. Jun 24, 2015Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-186.

  14. Jun 23, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Jun 22, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4521-4522)

  16. Jun 22, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4521-4522)

  17. Jun 22, 2015Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4521-4522)

  18. Jun 22, 2015Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  19. Jun 22, 2015Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  20. May 19, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  21. May 18, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  22. May 18, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 240). (text: CR H3263)

  23. May 18, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 240).(text: CR H3263)

  24. May 18, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3293-3294)

  25. May 18, 2015FloorH37220

    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.

  26. May 18, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 91.

  27. May 18, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3263-3264)

  28. May 18, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Wenstrup moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  29. Feb 6, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

  30. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  31. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 20, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on June 22, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veteran's Identification Card Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue a veteran's identification card to a requesting veteran who is neither entitled to military retired pay nor enrolled in the VA system of patient enrollment.

Requires such card, among other things, to: (1) display the veteran's name and photograph, and (2) serve as proof that the veteran has a DD-214 form or other official document in his or her military personnel file that describes the veteran's military service.

Directs VA to charge a card fee.

States that such card shall not serve as proof of entitlement to any benefits.

Passed Senate amendedJun 22, 201535

Veteran's Identification Card Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue a veteran's identification card to a requesting veteran who is neither entitled to military retired pay nor enrolled in the VA system of patient enrollment.

Requires such card, among other things, to: (1) display the veteran's name and photograph, and (2) serve as proof that the veteran has a DD-214 form or other official document in his or her military personnel file that describes the veteran's military service.

Directs VA to charge a card fee.

States that such card shall not serve as proof of entitlement to any benefits.

Passed House amendedMay 18, 201536

Veteran's I.D. Card Act

(Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue a veteran's identification card to any veteran who requests such card and is neither entitled to military retired pay nor enrolled in the VA system of patient enrollment. Requires such card, among other things, to: (1) display their name and photograph, and (2) serve as proof that the veteran honorably served in the Armed Forces and has a DD-214 form or other official document in their personnel file that describes their military service.

Directs the Secretary to charge a card fee.

States that such card shall not serve as proof of entitlement to any benefits.

Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2015

Veteran's I.D. Card Act

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue a veteran's identification card to any veteran who requests such card and is neither entitled to military retired pay nor enrolled in the VA system of patient enrollment. Requires such card, among other things, to: (1) display their name and photograph, and (2) serve as proof that the veteran honorably served in the Armed Forces and has a DD-214 form or other official document in their personnel file that describes their military service.

Directs the Secretary to charge a card fee.

States that such card shall not serve as proof of entitlement to any benefits.