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H.R. 1171Became Law

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 9, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

What just happenedAug 9, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-26.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1](R-MI)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Reported to SenateJul 31, 2013
  • Referred in SenateJul 9, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseJul 8, 2013
  • Reported in HouseJun 25, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseMar 14, 2013
  • Public LawAug 10, 2013
  1. Aug 9, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-26.

  2. Aug 9, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-26.

  3. Aug 9, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 9, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 6, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 6, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Aug 2, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Aug 1, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257)

  9. Aug 1, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6257)

  10. Jul 31, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

  11. Jul 31, 2013Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.

  12. Jul 31, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.

  13. Jul 31, 2013Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  14. Jul 9, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  15. Jul 8, 2013FloorH38310

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

  16. Jul 8, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 1 (Roll no. 307). (text: CR H4184-4185)

  17. Jul 8, 2013Floor8000

    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): 387 - 1 (Roll no. 307).(text: CR H4184-4185)

  18. Jul 8, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4187-4188)

  19. Jul 8, 2013FloorH37220

    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.

  20. Jul 8, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.

  21. Jul 8, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4184-4185)

  22. Jul 8, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. DeSantis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  23. Jun 25, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.

  24. Jun 25, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-126.

  25. Jun 25, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-126.

  26. May 22, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  27. May 22, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  28. Mar 14, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  29. Mar 14, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Mar 14, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 9, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 1, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

Reported to Senate without amendmentJul 31, 201380

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

Passed House without amendmentJul 8, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

Reported to House without amendmentJun 25, 201379

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

Introduced in HouseMar 14, 2013

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 — Informed