Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012
Latest action · Jan 10, 2013 Became Public Law No: 112-249.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2012
- Passed HouseSep 11, 2012
- Passed SenateDec 19, 2012
- To the PresidentJan 1, 2013
- Became lawJan 10, 2013
Summary
(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.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 650 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment | Passed— | Dec 30, 2012 |
Cosponsors 25
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 29, 2012 to Sep 10, 2012.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-HI | Colleen Hanabusa | Mar 29, 2012 | |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Apr 16, 2012 | |
| D-ME | Michael H. Michaud | Apr 16, 2012 | |
| D-NY | William L. Owens | Apr 24, 2012 | |
| D-TX | Gene Green | Apr 25, 2012 | |
| R-LA | Bill Cassidy | May 8, 2012 | |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | May 8, 2012 | |
| D-ME | Chellie Pingree | May 8, 2012 | |
| D-IL | Daniel Lipinski | May 8, 2012 | |
| D-IL | Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. | May 9, 2012 | |
| R-TX | John Abney Culberson | May 9, 2012 | |
| R-TX | John R. Carter | May 15, 2012 | |
| D-CA | Bob Filner | May 30, 2012 | |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | May 30, 2012 | |
| D-NY | Carolyn McCarthy | May 30, 2012 |
Actions 32
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 10, 2013Became Public Law No: 112-249.
- Jan 10, 2013Signed by President.
- Jan 1, 2013Presented to President.
- Dec 30, 2012At 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.
- Dec 30, 2012Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7465-7466)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 6
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Dec 19, 2012Engrossed Amendment Senate
- Sep 12, 2012Referred in Senate
- Sep 11, 2012Engrossed in House
- Sep 10, 2012Reported in House
- Feb 16, 2012Introduced in House
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