H.R. 5245 — SHIELD for Veterans Act

Summary

Stopping Harm and Implementing Enhanced Lead-time for Debts for Veterans Act or the SHIELD for Veterans Act

This bill updates debt collection and overpayment processes related to Department of Veterans Affairs benefits or programs.

2019-11-21
Introduced in House
2019-11-21
Introduced in House
2019-11-21
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2019-12-19
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
2020-03-10
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2020-07-30
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Discharged.
2020-07-30
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2020-07-30
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2020-09-23
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2020-09-23
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4752-4754)
2020-09-23
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5245.
2020-09-23
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2020-09-23
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4752-4753)
2020-09-23
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-09-24
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 555.