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

Bill: 117-s-1095
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Higher education
Military personnel and dependents
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 

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_date: 2021-06-24
text: 

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_date: 2021-11-15
text: 

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_date: 2021-11-30
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Became Public Law No: 117-68.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Became Public Law No: 117-68.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-11-30
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2021-11-19
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 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)
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 373).(text: CR H6256)
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6257-6258)
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1095.
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6255-6257)
action_date: 2021-11-15
text: Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4796)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(text: CR S4796)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4796)
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 117-68