113th Congress > House > Vote 306

Date: July 08, 2013

Result: 387-1 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 307

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Defense Policy Budget

Sponsor: BENISHEK, Dan (R-MI)

Bill number: HR1171

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Description: To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve veterans service organizations access to Federal surplus personal property

Bill summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Formerly Owned Resources for Veterans to Express Thanks for Service Act of 2013 or the FOR VETS Act of 2013 - Authorizes the transfer of federal surplus property to a state agency for distribution through donation within the state for purposes of education or public health for organizations whose membership comprises substantially veterans and whose representatives are recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Secretary.

Bill titles: To amend title 40, United States Code, to improve veterans service organizations access to Federal surplus personal property.

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