H.Res. 860: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1836) to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the time during which members of the Armed Forces serve on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4673) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system of Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

117th Congress · Sponsored from Colorado · Passed a chamber

What this bill does

This resolution sets forth rules for consideration of H.R. 1836 (expanding eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance) and rules for consideration of H.R. 4673 (providing for the automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system). The resolution also amends H.Res. 188 (regarding certain procedural requirements in the House of Representatives).

Key facts

Sponsor

Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Lead sponsor · Colorado
D

Who funds the sponsor?

Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] introduced H.Res. 860. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.

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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.

Take a position & compare alignment

Agree or disagree with H.Res. 860? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.Res. 860 do?

This resolution sets forth rules for consideration of H.R. 1836 (expanding eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance) and rules for consideration of H.R. 4673 (providing for the automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs health …

Who sponsored H.Res. 860?

Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] (D) of Colorado is the lead sponsor.

How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 860?

Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.

Is H.Res. 860 now law?

Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.