US HB4288 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 28 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-03-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Commercial Drivers Licenses for Veterans Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a program of grants to states to assist veterans who received and completed training to drive large vehicles while serving in the Armed Forces obtain, upon their discharge or release from active-duty service, state commercial drivers licenses. Requires states, in order to be grant-eligible, to demonstrate a shortage of individuals with such licenses. Directs the Comptroller General to study and report to Congress on barriers experienced by such veterans in obtaining such licenses.

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Title

Commercial Drivers Licenses for Veterans Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-03-28HouseReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2012-03-28HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E469)

Same As/Similar To

HB3884 (Related) 2012-02-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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