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Version 49 · Public Law · Aug 3, 2011
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 21, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011 - Makes the amount payable for programs of education at nonpublic institutions of higher education pursued by individuals enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) post-9/11 educational assistance program (post-9/11 program) during the period beginning on August 1, 2011, and ending on July 31, 2014, the greater of $17,500, or the established charges payable under a VA maximum payments table published on October 27, 2010 (thereby preserving for such period the higher payment rates in effect prior to enactment of the Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010).
Extends through FY2012 VA authority to collect a fee from each individual obtaining an additional VA-guaranteed housing loan. Makes such loan fee: (1) 3.30% of the total amount guaranteed for loans made prior to October 1, 2011; and (2) 2.8% for FY2012 loans.
People & committees
Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] · R–FL
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 112-26.
Became Public Law No: 112-26.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 638). (consideration: CR H5507-5508; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 7/25/2012 H5471-5472)
House roll call 638 · Individual votesResolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 638).(consideration: CR H5507-5508; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 7/25/2012 H5471-5472)
House roll call 638 · Individual votesAt 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1383.
Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H5471-5472)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4810)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4810)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4809-4810)
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 331). (text: CR H3313-3314)
House roll call 331 · Individual votesPassed/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): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 331).(text: CR H3313-3314)
House roll call 331 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3320-3321)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1383.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3313-3316)
Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-81. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-81. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 6.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E651)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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