US HB1171 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
March 14 2013 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Pending: House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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.
Title
FOR VETS Act of 2013
Sponsors
| Rep Benishek, Dan | Rep Bentivolio, Kerry L. | Rep Brownley, Julia | Rep Cotton, Tom |
| Rep Enyart, William | Rep O'Rourke, Beto | Rep Roe, David P. | Rep Ruiz, Raul |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
Same As/Similar To
SB573 (Same As) 2013-03-14 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Subjects
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government operations and politics
State and local government operations
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Government operations and politics
State and local government operations
Veterans' organizations and recognition
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d113:HN01171:@@@L&summ2=m& |
| Text | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr1171ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr1171ih.pdf |
