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- LAW1. S.3447 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 05/27/2010) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Budget Committee Report: S. Rept. 111-346 Latest Action: 01/04/2011 Became Public Law No: 111-377. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8954-8960) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-16 [displayText] => 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): 409 - 3 (Roll no. 642).(text: CR 12/15/2010 H8456-8461) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2011-01-04 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-377. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 1.
S.3447 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 05/27/2010) Cosponsors: (35)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Budget
Committee Report: S. Rept. 111-346
Latest Action:
01/04/2011 Became Public Law No: 111-377. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-10-26 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/29/2010 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-346. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8954-8960) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-16 [displayText] => 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): 409 - 3 (Roll no. 642).(text: CR 12/15/2010 H8456-8461) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2011-01-04 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-377. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW2. S.1963 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/28/2009) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 05/05/2010 Became Public Law No: 111-163. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-10-28 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-11-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 352.(text: CR S11553-11572) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-04-21 [displayText] => 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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 214).(text: CR H2703-2719) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-04-22 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2566-2573; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S2566) [externalActionCode] => 20500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-04-27 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-05-05 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-163. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 2.
S.1963 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/28/2009) Cosponsors: (7)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
05/05/2010 Became Public Law No: 111-163. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-10-28 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2009-11-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 352.(text: CR S11553-11572) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-04-21 [displayText] => 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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 214).(text: CR H2703-2719) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-04-22 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2566-2573; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S2566) [externalActionCode] => 20500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-04-27 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-05-05 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-163. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW3. S.2162 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/15/2007) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: S. Rept. 110-281 Latest Action: 10/10/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-387. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-04-08 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-281. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-06-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-09-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9369-9378) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-09-27 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-09-30 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-10-10 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 110-387. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 3.
S.2162 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008
Sponsor:
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 10/15/2007) Cosponsors: (12)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs
Committee Report: S. Rept. 110-281
Latest Action:
10/10/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-387. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-04-08 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-281. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-06-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-09-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9369-9378) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-09-27 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 20000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-09-30 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2008-10-10 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 110-387. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- BILL4. S.716 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Vet Center Enhancement Act of 2005 Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 04/06/2005) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/19/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2005-11-16 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Craig without amendment. With written report No. 109-180. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2005-12-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14410-14411; text as passed Senate: CR S14410-14411) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- 4.
S.716 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Vet Center Enhancement Act of 2005
Sponsor:
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 04/06/2005) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 01/19/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2005-11-16 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Craig without amendment. With written report No. 109-180. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2005-12-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14410-14411; text as passed Senate: CR S14410-14411) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- BILL5. S.1226 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) Readjustment Counseling Service Amendments of 1994 Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 07/14/1993) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/12/1994 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1994-03-15 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-236. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1994-03-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- 5.
S.1226 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Readjustment Counseling Service Amendments of 1994
Sponsor:
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 07/14/1993) Cosponsors: (3)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 04/12/1994 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1994-03-15 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-236. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1994-03-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- BILL6. S.2528 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) Native American Veterans' Home Loan Equity Act of 1992 Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 04/02/1992) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/22/1992 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1992-08-12 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Cranston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-378. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1992-09-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- 6.
S.2528 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)
Native American Veterans' Home Loan Equity Act of 1992
Sponsor:
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 04/02/1992) Cosponsors: (9)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 09/22/1992 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1992-08-12 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Cranston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-378. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1992-09-18 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced