FOR VETS Act of 2013
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HR 1171 — FOR VETS Act of 2013
Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-26.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 14, 2013. Enacted.
Summary
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.
Bill Text
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Read HR 1171 on the official United States source →Action History
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Became Public Law No: 113-26.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257)
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper without amendment. Without written report.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4187-4188)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1171.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4184-4185)
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Mr. DeSantis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
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Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-126.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsors
- Dan Benishek · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 546 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 29 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 148 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Democrat | 25 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Whig | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 182 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| Jackson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Federalist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 387 | 1 | 0 | 46 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (434)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 1171 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HR 1171?
- HR 1171 is sponsored by Dan Benishek (R).
- What is the current status of HR 1171?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 14, 2013. Enacted.
- Where can I track HR 1171?
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