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Version 49 · Public Law · Dec 22, 2010
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 29, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2010 or FOR VETS Act of 2010 - 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.
People & committees
Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D–VT
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 111-338.
Became Public Law No: 111-338.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Cleared for White House.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8304-8307)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8304-8307)
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on S. 3794.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3794.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8307-8308)
Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7769-7770; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7769; text as passed Senate: CR S7769-7770)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7769-7770; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7769; text as passed Senate: CR S7769-7770)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7176)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7176)
Introduced in Senate
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