S. 4089 · 117th Congress

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022

Introduced on Apr 26, 2022 by Richard J. Durbin (D-IL). Became Public Law 117-138.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-138
Introduced
Apr 26, 2022
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

A bill to restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veterans Rapid Retraining Program in cases of a closure of an educational institution or a disapproval of a program of education, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Higher education
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Vocational and technical education

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 7, 2022). Public domain.

Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from charging any entitlement to retraining assistance under the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program in situations where an individual was unable to complete a course or program as a result of the closure of an educational institution or the disapproval of a program by the state approving agency or the VA. The period for which retraining assistance is not charged must be equal to the full amount of retraining assistance provided for enrollment in the program of education.

In the event of a closure or disapproval, the educational institution must not receive any further payments under the program, and any payment already made must be considered an overpayment and constitute a liability of the institution to the United States.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Richard J. DurbinD-ILSponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    May 18, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 401–17

History

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  1. Apr 26, 2022Introduced in Senate
  2. Apr 26, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
  3. Apr 26, 2022 · SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2170; text: CR S2170)
  4. Apr 27, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Apr 27, 2022 · HouseReceived in the House.
  6. Apr 27, 2022 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  7. May 18, 2022 · HouseMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. May 18, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5110-5111)
  9. May 18, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 4089.
  10. May 18, 2022 · HouseAt 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. May 18, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5169-5170)
  12. May 18, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 17 (Roll no. 225).House · Roll call 225
  13. May 18, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 17 (Roll no. 225). (text: CR H5110)House · Roll call 225
  14. May 18, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. Jun 6, 2022Presented to President.
  16. Jun 6, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  17. Jun 7, 2022Signed by President.
  18. Jun 7, 2022Signed by President.
  19. Jun 7, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-138.
  20. Jun 7, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-138.

Sources and method

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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.