Congress 114 - HR 91 - Veterans Identification Card Act 2015

Sponsor

Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL)

Cosponsors

Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Government information and archives Veterans' organizations and recognition

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on June 22, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veteran's Identification Card Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue a veteran's identification card to a requesting veteran who is neither entitled to military retired pay nor enrolled in the VA system of patient enrollment.

Requires such card, among other things, to: (1) display the veteran's name and photograph, and (2) serve as proof that the veteran has a DD-214 form or other official document in his or her military personnel file that describes the veteran's military service.

Directs VA to charge a card fee.

States that such card shall not serve as proof of entitlement to any benefits.

Actions

Jul 20, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-31.
Jul 20, 2015

Signed by President.
Jul 9, 2015

Presented to President.
Jul 7, 2015

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 7, 2015

On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 391). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H4781)
Jul 7, 2015

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): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 391).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H4781)
Jul 7, 2015

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 7, 2015

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 91.
Jul 7, 2015

Mr. Abraham moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H4781-4782, H4815-4816)
Jun 24, 2015

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-186.
Jun 23, 2015

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 22, 2015

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4521-4522)
Jun 22, 2015

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4521-4522)
Jun 22, 2015

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4521-4522)
Jun 22, 2015

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 18, 2015

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2015

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 240). (text: CR H3263)
May 18, 2015

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): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 240).(text: CR H3263)
May 18, 2015

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3293-3294)
May 18, 2015

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.
May 18, 2015

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 91.
May 18, 2015

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3263-3264)
May 18, 2015

Mr. Wenstrup moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 6, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 6, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 6, 2015

Introduced in House

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