S656-118 · 118th Congress
Signed into Law
Signed Oct 1, 2024Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023
Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 This bill authorizes approval of certain commercial driver education programs for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) educational assistance if the programs meet specified requirements. Under current law, the VA may not approve enrollment of a veteran in courses for programs that do not lead to a standard degree that are offered at a new branch (i.e., a branch that has been operating for less than 2 years) of an educational in…
VOTE BREAKDOWN
No recorded floor vote
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SPONSORS
Deb Fischer
R-NE · Primary
10 COSPONSORS
BIPARTISAN● 4 D● 5 R● 1 I
SPONSOR FUNDING
Top industries funding Fischer
Party & Leadership18%
Single-Issue Advocacy11%
Transportation7%
Agriculture7%
Defense & Aerospace5%
TRAIL AI
S 656, the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023, was introduced by Senator Deb Fischer (Republican-NE) and has been signed into law. The bill addresses commercial driver license requirements and standards as they apply to veterans. Voting data for this legislation is not yet available.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
INTRODUCEDMar 6, 2023
PASSED SENATENov 2, 2023
SIGNEDOct 1, 2024
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
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