H.R. 4162GI Bill Planning Act of 2019

1 recorded action193 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Jack Bergman [R-MI-01]
Cosponsors: 15 · 8 Republicans · 7 Democrats
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Committee: Veterans' Affairs Committee
Latest action: Nov 13, 2019 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

IntroducedAug 6, 2019
Passed the HouseNov 12, 2019
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

GI Bill Planning Act of 2019

This bill updates the Montgomery GI Bill program. Specifically, the bill extends the period of time under which an election must be made for entitlement to educational assistance under the program. Additionally, the bill phases the program out on September 30, 2029.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4162 as passed House on Nov 12, 2019. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 610

House Nov 12, 2019

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

GI Bill Planning Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

408 Yea 0 Nay 22 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members430 members

Democratic232 members

Republican198 members

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

Cosponsors15 · 8 Republicans · 7 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 4162 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

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