HR 4057 · 112th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-02-16· Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 112-249.(2013-01-10)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2012-12-30
Roll #650
Yea 392Nay 3
Democrats
172 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
220 Yea·3 Nay
PassedHouse · 2012-12-30
Roll #650
Yea 392Nay 3
Democrats
172 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
220 Yea·3 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning. Requires the Secretary, in developing the policy, to conduct a market survey to determine the availability of a commercially available off-the-shelf online tool that: (1) allows veterans to determine whether they are academically ready to engage in postsecondary education and training opportunities, and (2) provides a list of providers of such opportunities. Directs the Secretary to report to the congressional veterans committees on: (1) the policy developed, (2) a plan to implement the policy, and (3) survey results.…

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H.R. 4057, a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on

Aug 2, 2012

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on July 11, 2012

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans