United States 117th Congress Status: Died Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

HR 5516 — VITAL Assessment Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Summary

VITAL Assessment Act This bill implements changes related to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program, which focuses on enhancing student veterans' academic success and retention by assisting with things like mental and physical health. The VA must report on the program and establish best practices, goals, and measures for the program that are uniform among the VA's medical centers. The bill also requires the VA to conduct outreach among the Armed Forces, veterans service organizations, institutions of higher learning, and noncollege degree programs regarding the VITAL program. Additionally, the VA must assess the feasibility and advisability of including the suicide rate for student veterans in the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report.

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The text indicates that the bill, H.R. 5516, was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Additionally, the reference to the bill being "Engrossed in House" has been removed. This means the bill is now being considered by the Senate, which may impact its subsequent progress and potential amendments.

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5516 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
5516 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
5516 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
5516 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2021 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
CHERYL L.
117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
R.
5516 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 38 U.S.C. § 3452

Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  2. Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  3. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6279-6280)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5516.

  5. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6279)

  6. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6279)

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

  8. Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  12. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  13. Introduced in House

  14. Introduced in House

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5516 do?
VITAL Assessment Act This bill implements changes related to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program, which focuses on enhancing student veterans' academic success and retention by assisting with things like mental and physical health. The VA must report on the program and establish best practices, goals, and measures for the program that are uniform among the VA's medical centers. The bill also requires the VA to conduct outreach among the Armed Forces, veterans service organizations, institutions of higher learning, and noncollege degree programs regarding the VITAL program. Additionally, the VA must assess the feasibility and advisability of including the suicide rate for student veterans in the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report.
Who sponsors HR 5516?
HR 5516 is sponsored by Ellzey, Jake (Republican), Bost, Mike (Republican), Trone, David J. (Democratic), and Delgado, Antonio (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5516?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5516?
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