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S. 4511

Introduced

Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020

Introduced 8/6/2020•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.

12/8/2020 • Senate

Summary

Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020

This bill modifies provisions related to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and various Department of Veterans Affairs programs and benefits for veterans, including those related to education benefits, burial benefits, the home loan program, service-connected disability matters, and representation and financial exploitation matters.

Reported to Senate • 12/8/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Cemeteries and funeralsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability and paralysisHealth personnelHousing finance and home ownershipLicensing and registrationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMonuments and memorialsNational Guard and reservesStudent aid and college costsTemporary and part-time employmentTransportation costsUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (9)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
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Republicans
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Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Republican • KS

Sponsored 8/6/2020

Cosponsors (8)

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Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

R-NC

Joined 8/6/2020

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Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

R-SD

Joined 8/6/2020

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Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

R-AR

Joined 8/6/2020

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Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

R-MT

Joined 8/6/2020

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Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

R-OK

Joined 8/6/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

August 6, 2020

Committee Review

September 23, 2020

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate12/8/2020
Introduced in Senate8/6/2020

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Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors8