H.R. 4057Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012

1 recorded action81 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Gus M. Bilirakis [R-FL-09]
Cosponsors: 25 · 19 Democrats · 6 Republicans
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committee: Veterans' Affairs Committee
Latest action: Jan 10, 2013 · Became Public Law No: 112-249.

IntroducedFeb 16, 2012
Passed the HouseSep 11, 2012
Passed the SenateDec 19, 2012
Sent to the PresidentJan 1, 2013
Became lawJan 10, 2013

What the measure doesCRS summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 19, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 (members) through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning. Requires such information to: (1) include accreditation information and a description of available federal aid programs, and (2) be provided through hyperlinks on the VA website. 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 and education committees on: (1) the policy developed, (2) a plan to implement the policy, and (3) survey results.

Prohibits the Secretary from approving an educational institution that provides any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based on success in securing enrollments.

Directs the Secretary to ensure that the VA provides assistance to personnel of educational institutions who are charged with submitting reports or certifications to the VA.

Prohibits the Secretary from paying more than $395 million in VA employee incentive awards or performance bonuses during FY2013.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4057 as public Law on Jan 10, 2013. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 650

House Dec 30, 2012

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment

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 institutions of higher learning

Passed · Two-thirds required

392 Yea 3 Nay 36 not voting

Crossed both parties 3 of 395 voting members broke with their own party: 3 Republicans.

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How the chamber split

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All members431 members

Democratic191 members

Republican240 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors25 · 19 Democrats · 6 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 4057 and vote against it. 0 signed when it was filed.

Who lobbied on H.R. 405738 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 4057 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA INCfiled by IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC.

Veterans6 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2012Filing

CAREER EDUCATION COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES (FKA ASS'N OF PRIVATE SECTOR COLLEGES AIts PAC: Career Education Colleges & Universities PAC

Budget/Appropriations · Veterans · Education4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Defense · Veterans · Medicare/Medicaid · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Budget/Appropriations · Veterans · Education +1 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEMfiled by MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC

Defense · Veterans · Budget/Appropriations · Education3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATIONfiled by DICKSTEIN SHAPIRO LLP

Veterans · Defense · Education3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANYfiled by MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC

Defense · Veterans · Budget/Appropriations · Education3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION

Retirement · Defense · Education · Homeland Security +3 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

NATIONAL ASSN OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Education3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Housing · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Transportation +6 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2012Filing

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