Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012

3.0.0 4057 2023-03-22T18:24:47Z 2023-03-22T18:24:47Z House H HR 2012-02-16 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BILIRAKIS:H.R. 4057.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, section 8 of the United States Constitution(clauses 12, 13, 14, and 16), which grants Congress the powerto raise and support an Army; to provide and maintain a Navy;to make rules for the government and regulation of the landand naval forces; and to provide for organizing, arming, anddisciplining the militia.[Page H902]]]> ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Standing Discharged from 2012-12-20T03:13:58Z Referred to 2012-09-12T20:30:22Z hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee House Standing hsvr10 Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Reported by 2012-06-28T15:49:20Z Markup by 2012-06-28T15:48:48Z Hearings by 2012-03-08T20:48:01Z Referred to 2012-02-24T19:45:39Z Reported by 2012-09-10T18:18:14Z Markup by 2012-07-11T16:16:57Z Referred to 2012-02-16T15:03:05Z H. Rept. 112-646 2013-01-10 Became Public Law No: 112-249. President E40000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-10 Became Public Law No: 112-249. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-10 Signed by President. President E30000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-10 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-01 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2013-01-01 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-30 19:05:09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. ResolvingDifferences H41931 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 19:05:08 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 650). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7439-7440) ResolvingDifferences H41610 2 House floor actions 650 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll650.xml House 112 2012-12-31T00:05:08Z 2 2012-12-30 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): 392 - 3 (Roll no. 650).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7439-7440) NotUsed 19500 9 Library of Congress 650 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll650.xml House 112 2012-12-31T00:05:08Z 2 2012-12-30 18:59:11 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7465-7466) Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 16:45:26 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Michaud objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. ResolvingDifferences H40141 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 16:31:22 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4057. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 16:31:10 Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7439-7442) ResolvingDifferences H40140 2 House floor actions 2012-12-20 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2012-12-19 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2012-12-19 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-19 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8229) Floor 2012-12-19 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. Discharge 2012-12-19 Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. Committee 14500 9 Library of Congress ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2012-09-12 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. IntroReferral 2012-09-11 16:28:32 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2012-09-11 16:28:29 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5817-5818) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2012-09-11 16:28:29 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5817-5818) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2012-09-11 15:59:01 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4057. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-09-11 15:58:58 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5817-5821) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2012-09-11 15:58:41 Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2012-09-10 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 464. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00464 2012-09-10 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-646. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2012-09-10 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-646. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2012-07-11 hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2012-07-11 hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2012-06-28 hsvr10 Economic Opportunity Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . Committee 2012-06-28 hsvr10 Economic Opportunity Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2012-03-08 hsvr10 Economic Opportunity Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Hearings Held. Committee 2012-02-24 hsvr10 Economic Opportunity Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Committee 2012-02-16 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2012-02-16 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2012-02-16 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress B001257 Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] Gus Bilirakis R FL M. 9 N H001050 Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen W. 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00 2012-02-16 Introduced in House 2012-03-27T17:37:00Z Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning. Requires the Secretary, in developing the policy, to conduct a market survey to determine the availability of a commercially available off-the-shelf online tool that: (1) allows veterans to determine whether they are academically ready to engage in postsecondary education and training opportunities, and (2) provides a list of providers of such opportunities.

Directs the Secretary to report to the congressional veterans committees on: (1) the policy developed, (2) a plan to implement the policy, and (3) survey results.

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17 2012-09-10 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2012-11-02T20:58:06Z Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces (members) through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning. Requires such information to: (1) include accreditation information and a description of available federal aid programs, and (2) be provided through hyperlinks on the VA website. Prohibits the Secretary from approving an educational institution that provides any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based on success in securing enrollments. Requires the Secretary, in developing the policy, to conduct a market survey to determine the availability of a commercially available off-the-shelf online tool that: (1) allows veterans to determine whether they are academically ready to engage in postsecondary education and training opportunities, and (2) provides a list of providers of such opportunities. Directs the Secretary to report to the congressional veterans committees on: (1) the policy developed, (2) a plan to implement the policy, and (3) survey results.

Directs the Secretary, as a condition of a grant or contract to a state for certain veterans' employment and training programs, to require the state to demonstrate the consideration of any military training received by a veteran when approving or denying a commercial driver's license or certification as an emergency or nonemergency medical professional.

Prohibits the Secretary from making a grant or providing other assistance to any entity for the provision of housing or housing services to homeless veterans unless such entity submits to the Secretary a certification that the building proposed for such housing or services is in compliance with all local codes relevant to operations and level of care provided, as well as any other local requirements regarding the condition of the structure and the operation of the supportive housing or service center.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and maintain an open pit burn registry for members deployed in a contingency operation in Iraq or Afghanistan who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits used for disposing solid waste, (2) include in such registry information necessary to ascertain and monitor the health effects of such exposure, (3) develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry, and (4) periodically notify such individuals of significant developments in the study and treatment of conditions associated with such exposure. Requires the Secretary to: (1) contract with an independent scientific organization to develop a report assessing the effectiveness of actions taken to collect and maintain information on the health effects of such exposure, and (2) submit the completed report to Congress.

Prohibits the Secretary from paying more than $1 million in Senior Executive Service performance awards for each of FY2013-FY2017.

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36 2012-09-11 Passed House amended 2012-11-02T21:01:33Z (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 10, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces (members) through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning. Requires such information to: (1) include accreditation information and a description of available federal aid programs, and (2) be provided through hyperlinks on the VA website. Prohibits the Secretary from approving an educational institution that provides any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based on success in securing enrollments. Requires the Secretary, in developing the policy, to conduct a market survey to determine the availability of a commercially available off-the-shelf online tool that: (1) allows veterans to determine whether they are academically ready to engage in postsecondary education and training opportunities, and (2) provides a list of providers of such opportunities. Directs the Secretary to report to the congressional veterans committees on: (1) the policy developed, (2) a plan to implement the policy, and (3) survey results.

Prohibits the Secretary from paying more than $1 million in Senior Executive Service performance awards for each of FY2013-FY2017.

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35 2012-12-19 Passed Senate amended 2013-02-07T17:05:59Z Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces (members) through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning. Requires such information to: (1) include accreditation information and a description of available federal aid programs, and (2) be provided through hyperlinks on the VA website.Requires the Secretary, in developing the policy, to conduct a market survey to determine the availability of a commercially available off-the-shelf online tool that: (1) allows veterans to determine whether they are academically ready to engage in postsecondary education and training opportunities, and (2) provides a list of providers of such opportunities. Directs the Secretary to report to the congressional veterans and education committees on: (1) the policy developed, (2) a plan to implement the policy, and (3) survey results.

Prohibits the Secretary from approving an educational institution that provides any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based on success in securing enrollments.

Directs the Secretary to ensure that the VA provides assistance to personnel of educational institutions who are charged with submitting reports or certifications to the VA.

Prohibits the Secretary from paying more than $395 million in VA employee incentive awards or performance bonuses during FY2013.

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49 2013-01-10 Public Law 2013-04-23T16:56:07Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 19, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces (members) through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning. Requires such information to: (1) include accreditation information and a description of available federal aid programs, and (2) be provided through hyperlinks on the VA website. Requires the Secretary, in developing the policy, to conduct a market survey to determine the availability of a commercially available off-the-shelf online tool that: (1) allows veterans to determine whether they are academically ready to engage in postsecondary education and training opportunities, and (2) provides a list of providers of such opportunities. Directs the Secretary to report to the congressional veterans and education committees on: (1) the policy developed, (2) a plan to implement the policy, and (3) survey results.

Prohibits the Secretary from approving an educational institution that provides any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based on success in securing enrollments.

Directs the Secretary to ensure that the VA provides assistance to personnel of educational institutions who are charged with submitting reports or certifications to the VA.

Prohibits the Secretary from paying more than $395 million in VA employee incentive awards or performance bonuses during FY2013.

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Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 Short Titles as Introduced Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 Display Title Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 Official Title as Introduced To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes. 3405 112 SAMDT In the nature of a substitute. 2022-02-08T17:28:52Z 2012-12-19 Amendment SA 3405 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 3405 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/112th-congress/senate-amendment/3405 M001111 Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] Patty Murray D WA 2012-12-19T05:00:00Z 2012-12-19T05:00:00Z Senate 112 HR House H 4057 Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 2023-03-22T18:24:47Z 6 2012-12-19 0 Senate Amendment SA 3405 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2012-12-19 0 Senate Amendment SA 3405 proposed by Senator Merkley for Senator Murray. (consideration: CR S8229) In the nature of a substitute. Floor 2012-12-19 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3405 proposed by Senator Merkley for Senator Murray.(consideration: CR S8229) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-19 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3405 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-19 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4057enr/xml/BILLS-112hr4057enr.xml Engrossed Amendment Senate 2012-12-19T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4057eas/xml/BILLS-112hr4057eas.xml Referred in Senate 2012-09-12T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4057rfs/xml/BILLS-112hr4057rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2012-09-11T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4057eh/xml/BILLS-112hr4057eh.xml Reported in House 2012-09-10T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4057rh/xml/BILLS-112hr4057rh.xml Introduced in House 2012-02-16T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr4057ih/xml/BILLS-112hr4057ih.xml 2013-01-11T04:59:59Z Public Law 2013-01-10 Became Public Law No: 112-249. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.