S1095-117 · 117th Congress
Signed
Signed Nov 30, 2021Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021
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.
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 293 politicians tracked
289
YEA
0
NAY
0
PRESENT
4
NOT VOTING
Dem YEA 144Rep YEA 145
BY PARTY · ✕ NAY ← | → YEA ✓
DEM
0
144
REP
0
145
MONEY ON THIS BILL
Which donor industries fund each side of the vote — total contributions from that industry to those members, all cycles · plus lobbying activity in affected industries
⬆ YEA voters — top donor industries
- 1. Lawyers & Lobbyists$173.7M
- 2. Securities & Investment$124.5M
- 3. Health Services$123.3M
⬇ NAY voters — top donor industries
No data yet.
◎ Lobbying activity by issue area
No bill-issue lobbying matches.
Dollar figures are each industry's total contributions to those members across all tracked cycles — not money given for this specific bill. Statistical patterns in public records; correlation, not causation.
LOBBYING ON THIS BILL
10 federal lobbying reports name this bill in their activity descriptions · LDA disclosures
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION9 reports
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA1 report
⟳ The revolving door — lobbyists on this bill with disclosed former government roles
Allison ReillyAssociate Dir., Government Relations
Brenden McmahonAssociate Dir., Government Relations
Brian KellyChief Executive Officer (Only with Legislative Branch)
Cory TitusDir., Government Relations
Daniel MerryVice President, Government Relations
James O'BrienChief Operating Officer
“Covered position” is the former government job lobbyists must disclose by law (LDA §4). Prior service is stated on the filings; it carries no implication of wrongdoing. Full revolving-door board →
A report naming a bill means the organization disclosed lobbying activity on it — the disclosure does not state a position for or against.
INDIVIDUAL VOTES
Recorded positions for tracked politicians
SPONSORS
Jerry Moran
R-KS · Primary
2 COSPONSORS
BIPARTISAN● 1 D● 1 R
SPONSOR FUNDING
Top industries funding Moran
Real Estate8%
Real Estate 8% of classified donations
Lawyers & Lobbyists8%
Lawyers & Lobbyists 8% of classified donations
Party & Leadership8%
Party & Leadership 8% of classified donations
Securities & Investment8%
Securities & Investment 8% of classified donations
Agriculture7%
Agriculture 7% of classified donations
TRAIL AI
The Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021 addresses educational benefits for survivors of military personnel by establishing tuition assistance provisions. The bill passed with unanimous support, receiving 288 votes in favor with equal backing from both Democrats and Republicans, and was subsequently signed into law. The legislation was sponsored by Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
INTRODUCEDApr 13, 2021
PASSED SENATEJun 24, 2021
SIGNEDNov 30, 2021
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.