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Veterans Support: Education and Automatic Healthcare Enrollment

This resolution paves the way for voting on two important bills. The first bill aims to ensure that time spent on military training counts towards veterans' educational benefits. The second bill introduces automatic enrollment of eligible veterans into the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system, simplifying their access to benefits.
Key points
Veterans will receive educational assistance for time spent on military training.
Eligible veterans will be automatically enrolled in the VA healthcare system, simplifying access to care.
The deadline for considering certain resolutions has been extended to February 4, 2022.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-01-11
52%
For 219
Against 203
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_860
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Process start date: 2022-01-10
Voting date: 2022-01-11
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 3
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1836) to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4673) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_860.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans will receive educational assistance for time spent on military training.
  • Eligible veterans will be automatically enrolled in the VA healthcare system, simplifying access to care.
  • The deadline for considering certain resolutions has been extended to February 4, 2022.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 203 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H23)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

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