H.R. 4155 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Veteran Skills to Jobs Act
H.R. 4155 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 2012, sponsored by Jeff Denham with 23 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 112-147
What it does
Veteran Skills to Jobs Act - Directs the head of each federal licensing authority to consider, and authorizes such official to accept, any relevant training received by an individual while serving as a member of the Armed Forces for the purpose of satisfying the license requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Denham (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2012
- Passed the HouseJul 9, 2012
- Passed the SenateJul 11, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2012
- Became lawJul 23, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-147. (Jul 23, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 9, 2012 · Passed369–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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