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substantiveNov 16, 2021 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 1095 — Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires VA to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge.
  • House passed it on Nov 16, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea424

Democrat: 217 · Republican: 207

Nay0

Present0

Not Voting9

Democrat: 3 · Republican: 6

How each member voted (433)

Yea (424)

Not Voting (9)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.