S. 1095 · 117th Congress · Senate

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 117-68.
Introduced
Apr 13, 21
Passed Senate
Jun 24, 21
Passed House
Nov 15, 21
Sent to President
Nov 19, 21
Signed into Law
Nov 30, 21

Executive 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.

Previous Versions

53Nov 15, 2021

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.

55Jun 24, 2021

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.

00Apr 13, 2021

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.

Action Timeline

25
  1. NOV 30, 2021BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  2. NOV 30, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  3. NOV 30, 2021BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 117-68.

    117Yea
    68Nay
    0NV
  4. NOV 30, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-68.

    117Yea
    68Nay
    0NV
  5. NOV 19, 2021President

    Presented to President.

  6. NOV 19, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  7. NOV 15, 2021Floor

    Mr

    Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. NOV 15, 2021Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H6255-6257)

    6255Yea
    6257Nay
    0NV
  9. NOV 15, 2021Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1095.

  10. NOV 15, 2021Floor

    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. NOV 15, 2021Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H6257-6258)

    6257Yea
    6258Nay
    0NV
  12. NOV 15, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #373

    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)

    424Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  13. NOV 15, 2021Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #373

    (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 373). (text: CR H6256)

    424Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  14. NOV 15, 2021Floor

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

  15. JUN 28, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. JUN 28, 2021Floor

    Received in the House.

  17. JUN 28, 2021Floor

    Held at the desk.

  18. JUN 24, 2021Committee

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4796)

  19. JUN 24, 2021Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent

    (consideration: CR S4796)

  20. JUN 24, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S4796)

  21. JUN 24, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4796)

  22. MAY 26, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs

    Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  23. APR 28, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

  24. APR 13, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  25. APR 13, 2021IntroReferral

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

Committees

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jun 24, 2021

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 26, 2021

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2021

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Apr 13, 2021

Active