Congress 113 - HR 1171 - FOR VETS Act of 2013

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Government buildings, facilities, and property Government Operations and Politics State and local government operations Veterans' organizations and recognition

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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.

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Aug 9, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-26.
Aug 9, 2013

Signed by President.
Aug 6, 2013

Presented to President.
Aug 2, 2013

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2013

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257)
Aug 1, 2013

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6257)
Jul 31, 2013

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
Jul 31, 2013

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 31, 2013

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 9, 2013

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 8, 2013

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 8, 2013

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)
Jul 8, 2013

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)
Jul 8, 2013

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4187-4188)
Jul 8, 2013

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.
Jul 8, 2013

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.
Jul 8, 2013

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4184-4185)
Jul 8, 2013

Mr. DeSantis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 25, 2013

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
Jun 25, 2013

Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-126.
May 22, 2013

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2013

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 14, 2013

Introduced in House

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