3.0.0 5385 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z House H HR 2006-05-15 109 ssap00 Appropriations Committee Senate Standing ssap19 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Reported by 2006-07-18T18:30:44Z Markup by 2006-07-18T18:30:44Z Reported by 2006-07-20T21:37:55Z Markup by 2006-07-20T20:52:22Z Referred to 2006-05-22T18:02:03Z hsap00 Appropriations Committee House Standing Reported by 2006-05-16T23:56:06Z Reported original measure 2006-05-15T18:17:46Z H. Rept. 109-464 H. Rept. 109-464,Part 2 S. Rept. 109-286 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5385) making appropriations for the military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 109 821 HRES 2006-05-19 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 10:43:53 Procedurally-related House 2006-12-06 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2006-12-06 Senate Senate insists on its amendments, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Hutchison; Burns; Craig; DeWine; Brownback; Allard; McConnell; Cochran; Stevens; Feinstein; Inouye; Johnson; Landrieu; Byrd; Murray; Leahy; Harkin. (consideration: CR S11269-11270) ResolvingDifferences 2006-11-14 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote. (text: CR 11/16/2006 S11087-11095) Floor 2006-11-14 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.(text: CR 11/16/2006 S11087-11095) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10889-10908) Floor 2006-11-13 Senate The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-11-13 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10848-10854; text of Title I as reported in Senate: CR S10848-10850; text of Title II as reported in Senate: CR S10850-10853; text of Title III as reported in Senate: CR S10853-10854; text of Title IV as reported in Senate: CR S10854) Floor 2006-07-20 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525. Calendars 2006-07-20 ssap00 Appropriations Committee Senate Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Hutchison with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 109-286. Committee 2006-07-20 Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Hutchison with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 109-286. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssap00 Appropriations Committee 2006-07-20 ssap00 Appropriations Committee Senate Committee on Appropriations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2006-07-18 ssap19 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans' Affairs and Related Agencies. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2006-05-22 ssap00 Appropriations Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. IntroReferral 2006-05-19 14:54:58 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5385. Floor H38900 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 14:54:57 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 14:54:56 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 0 (Roll no. 176). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 176 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll176.xml House 109 2006-05-19T18:54:56Z 2 2006-05-19 14:54:56 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 0 (Roll no. 176). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 176 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll176.xml House 109 2006-05-19T18:54:56Z 2 2006-05-19 14:38:27 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2943) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 14:37:39 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5385. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 14:15:39 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of an amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 14:00:25 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson-Lee amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 13:54:18 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Tiahrt amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 13:38:52 Mr. Hensarling raised a point of order against the content of the measure. The proviso beginning on page 60, line 15 and ending on page 60, line 20 violates the Budget Act. Subsequently, Mr. Walsh insisted that the point of order lie against the entire paragraph which provides additional funds for Military Construction, Army Reserve. The Chair sustained the point of order. Floor H32500 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 13:37:00 Mr. Hensarling raised a point of order against the content of the measure. The proviso beginning on page 60, line 6 and ending on page 60, line 11 violates the Budget Act. Subsequently, Mr. Walsh insisted that the point of order lie against the entire paragraph which provides additional funding for Military Construction, National Guard. The Chair sustained the point of order. Floor H32500 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 13:26:51 Mr. Hensarling raised a point of order against the content of the measure. The proviso beginning on page 59, line 22 and ending on page 60, line 2, violates the Budget Act. Subsequently, Mr. Walsh insisted that the point of order lie against the entire paragraph which provides additional funds for Military Construction, Defense-Wide. The Chair sustained the point of order. Floor H32500 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 13:25:35 Mr. Hensarling raised a point of order against the content of the measure. The proviso beginning on page 59, line 13, and ending on page 59, line 18 violates the Budget Act. Subsequently, Mr. Walsh insisted that the point of order lie against the entire paragraph which provides additional funds for Military Construction, Air Force. The Chair sustained the point of order. Floor H32500 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 13:23:31 Mr. Hensarling raised a point of order against the content of the measure. The proviso beginning on page 59, line 4 and ending on page 59, line 9 violates the Budget Act. Subsequently, Mr. Walsh insisted that the point of order lie against the entire paragraph which provides additional funds for Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps. The Chair sustained the point of order. Floor H32500 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:33:45 Mr. Hensarling raised a point of order against the content of the measure. The proviso beginning on page 58, line 20, and ending on page 58 line 25 violates the Budget Act. Subsequently, Mr. Walsh insisted that the point of order lie against the entire paragraph which provides additional funds for Military Construction, Army. The Chair sustained the point of order. Floor H32500 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:27:06 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Obey amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:22:57 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Lynch amendment under the five-minute rule, pending a reservation of a point of order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:18:38 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moore (WI) amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:06:52 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Farr amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:03:13 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Edwards (TX) amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 11:56:51 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the DeLauro amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 11:56:25 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 11:40:10 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 10:46:09 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5385. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 10:44:50 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 821 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 10:44:50 The Speaker designated the Honorable John Shimkus to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 10:44:39 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5385 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 10:44:34 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 821. (consideration: CR H2902-2943; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H2917, H2918, H2920, H2921-2922, H2922-2924; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H2924-2925, H2926-2927, H2929-2930; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H2930; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H2931, H2936, H2938; text of Title V as reported in House: CR H2939-2943) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 10:43:52 Rule H. Res. 821 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2006-05-18 22:49:44 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 821 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5385 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2006-05-16 Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Appropriations, H. Rept. 109-464, Part II. Committee H12210 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2006-05-16 Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Appropriations, H. Rept. 109-464, Part II. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2006-05-15 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 256. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00256 2006-05-15 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-464, by Mr. Walsh. Committee H12100 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2006-05-15 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-464, by Mr. Walsh. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2006-05-15 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress W000099 Rep. Walsh, James T. 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Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) the Veterans Benefits Administration; (2) readjustment benefits; (3) veterans insurance and indemnities; (4) the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund; (5) the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program; (6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program; (7) guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans; (8) the Veterans Health Administration; (9) the National Cemetery Administration; (10) the Office of the Inspector General; (11) construction for major and minor projects; and (12) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries.

Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (3) cemeterial expenses, Army; and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

Appropriates funds for contingency operations related to the global war on terrorism for military construction for the military departments (active-duty and reserve), DOD, and the Army National Guard.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.

]]> 79 2006-05-15 Reported to House without amendment 2006-06-05T15:51:55Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2007 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005; (6) basic allowance for housing for the military departments (active-duty and reserve) and the Army and Air National Guard; (7) facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization for the military departments (active-duty and reserve), DOD, and the Army and Air National Guard; (8) environmental restoration for the Army, Navy, Air Force, DOD, and at formerly used defense sites; and (9) the Defense Health Program.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title and in other military construction appropriations Acts.

(Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees 30 days in advance of the plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving U.S. personnel if construction costs are anticipated to exceed $100,000.

(Sec. 118) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriations committees on actions proposed by DOD to encourage other member nations of NATO, Japan, Korea, and U.S. allies bordering the Arabian Sea to assume a greater share of the common defense burden of such nations and the United States.

(Sec. 121) Prohibits this Act's funds from being obligated for Partnership for Peace programs in the new independent states of the former Soviet Union.

(Sec. 122) Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned, at least 60 days prior to issuing any solicitation for a contract with the private sector for military family housing, to notify the appropriations committees of any guarantee (including the making of mortgage or rental payments) proposed to be made to the private party in the event of: (1) the closure or realignment of the installation for which housing is provided; (2) a reduction in force of units stationed at such installation; or (3) the extended deployment overseas of units stationed at such installation.

(Sec. 123) Authorizes the transfer of DOD funds for expenses associated with the Homeowners Assistance Program under the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966.

(Sec. 125) Prohibits any funds made available in this Act for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program from being obligated or expended for missile defense studies.

(Sec. 126) Requires the Secretary or any other DOD official, when requested by specified congressional subcommittees to respond to a question or inquiry pursuant to a subcommittee hearing or other authorized activity, to respond to such request within 21 days.

(Sec. 128) Places specified restrictions and limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds made available in this title or in any other military construction appropriations Act to carry out a military construction, land acquisition, or family housing project at or for a military installation approved for closure, or for supporting a function that has been approved for realignment to another installation, in 2005 under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990.

(Sec. 129) Provides for the transfer of lapsed unobligated military construction and family housing funds into the Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Defense account.

(Sec. 131) Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a program to distribute surplus DOD dental and medical equipment to Indian Health Service facilities and federally-qualified health centers.

(Sec. 134) Authorizes the use of DOD funds for the transportation of medical supplies and equipment to American Samoa, and to the Indian Health Service in conjunction with a civil-military project.

Title II: Department of Veterans Affairs - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) the Veterans Benefits Administration; (2) readjustment benefits; (3) veterans insurance and indemnities; (4) the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund; (5) the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program; (6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program; (7) guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans; (8) the Veterans Health Administration (including for medical and prosthetic research and information technology systems); (9) the National Cemetery Administration; (10) the Office of the Inspector General; (11) construction for major and minor projects; and (12) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title.

(Sec. 209) Makes funds from this title available to reimburse expenses of the Office of Resolution Management and the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication, within specified limits.

(Sec. 216) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans eligible under existing VA medical care requirements and who reside in Alaska to obtain medical services from facilities supported by the Indian Health Service or tribal organizations.

(Sec. 218) Prohibits the VA from using funds available in this or any other Act to replace the current system by which the Veterans Integrated Service Networks select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment.

(Sec. 220) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report quarterly to the appropriations committees on the financial status of the Veterans Health Administration.

(Sec. 222) Continues through FY2007 VA authority to provide outreach, rehabilitation, vocational counseling and training, and transitional housing assistance to homeless veterans.

Title III: Related Agencies - Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (3) cemeterial expenses, Army; and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

Title IV: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for contingency operations related to the global war on terrorism for military construction for the military departments (active-duty and reserve), DOD, and the Army National Guard.

Title V: General Provisions - Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.

]]> 36 2006-05-19 Passed House amended 2006-06-05T15:53:25Z Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2007 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005; (6) basic allowance for housing for the military departments (active-duty and reserve) and the Army and Air National Guard; (7) facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization for the military departments (active-duty and reserve), DOD, and the Army and Air National Guard; (8) environmental restoration for the Army, Navy, Air Force, DOD, and at formerly used defense sites; and (9) the Defense Health Program.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title and in other military construction appropriations Acts.

(Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees 30 days in advance of the plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving U.S. personnel if construction costs are anticipated to exceed $100,000.

(Sec. 118) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriations committees on actions proposed by DOD to encourage other member nations of NATO, Japan, Korea, and U.S. allies bordering the Arabian Sea to assume a greater share of the common defense burden of such nations and the United States.

(Sec. 121) Prohibits this Act's funds from being obligated for Partnership for Peace programs in the new independent states of the former Soviet Union.

(Sec. 122) Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned, at least 60 days prior to issuing any solicitation for a contract with the private sector for military family housing, to notify the appropriations committees of any guarantee (including the making of mortgage or rental payments) proposed to be made to the private party in the event of: (1) the closure or realignment of the installation for which housing is provided; (2) a reduction in force of units stationed at such installation; or (3) the extended deployment overseas of units stationed at such installation.

(Sec. 123) Authorizes the transfer of DOD funds for expenses associated with the Homeowners Assistance Program under the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966.

(Sec. 125) Prohibits any funds made available in this Act for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program from being obligated or expended for missile defense studies.

(Sec. 126) Requires the Secretary or any other DOD official, when requested by specified congressional subcommittees to respond to a question or inquiry pursuant to a subcommittee hearing or other authorized activity, to respond to such request within 21 days.

(Sec. 128) Places specified restrictions and limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds made available in this title or in any other military construction appropriations Act to carry out a military construction, land acquisition, or family housing project at or for a military installation approved for closure, or for supporting a function that has been approved for realignment to another installation, in 2005 under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990.

(Sec. 129) Provides for the transfer of lapsed unobligated military construction and family housing funds into the Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Defense account.

(Sec. 131) Authorizes the Secretary to carry out a program to distribute surplus DOD dental and medical equipment to Indian Health Service facilities and federally-qualified health centers.

(Sec. 134) Authorizes the use of DOD funds for the transportation of medical supplies and equipment to American Samoa, and to the Indian Health Service in conjunction with a civil-military project.

Title II: Department of Veterans Affairs - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) the Veterans Benefits Administration; (2) readjustment benefits; (3) veterans insurance and indemnities; (4) the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund; (5) the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program; (6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program; (7) guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans; (8) the Veterans Health Administration (including for medical and prosthetic research and information technology systems); (9) the National Cemetery Administration; (10) the Office of the Inspector General; (11) construction for major and minor projects; and (12) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title.

(Sec. 209) Makes funds from this title available to reimburse expenses of the Office of Resolution Management and the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication, within specified limits.

(Sec. 216) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans eligible under existing VA medical care requirements and who reside in Alaska to obtain medical services from facilities supported by the Indian Health Service or tribal organizations.

(Sec. 218) Prohibits the VA from using funds available in this or any other Act to replace the current system by which the Veterans Integrated Service Networks select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment.

(Sec. 220) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report quarterly to the appropriations committees on the financial status of the Veterans Health Administration.

(Sec. 222) Continues through FY2007 VA authority to provide outreach, rehabilitation, vocational counseling and training, and transitional housing assistance to homeless veterans.

Title III: Related Agencies - Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (3) cemeterial expenses, Army; and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

Title IV: General Provisions - Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.

]]> 01 2006-07-20 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) 2006-07-31T16:42:20Z Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2007 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; and (5) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title and in other military construction appropriations Acts.

(Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees 30 days in advance of the plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving U.S. personnel if construction costs are anticipated to exceed $750,000.

(Sec. 118) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriations committees on actions taken by DOD and the Department of State during the previous fiscal year to encourage other member nations of NATO, Japan, South Korea, and U.S. allies bordering the Arabian Sea to assume a greater share of the common defense burden of such nations and the United States.

(Sec. 121) Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned, at least 60 days prior to issuing any solicitation for a contract with the private sector for military family housing, to notify the appropriations committees of any guarantee (including the making of mortgage or rental payments) proposed to be made to the private party in the event of: (1) the closure or realignment of the installation for which housing is provided; (2) a reduction in force of units stationed at such installation; or (3) the extended deployment overseas of units stationed at such installation.

(Sec. 122) Authorizes the transfer of DOD funds for expenses associated with the Homeowners Assistance Program under the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966.

(Sec. 125) Places specified restrictions and limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds made available in this title or in any other military construction appropriations Act to carry out a military construction, land acquisition, or family housing project at or for a military installation approved for closure, or for supporting a function that has been approved for realignment to another installation, in 2005 under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990.

Title II: Department of Veterans Affairs - Makes appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) veterans benefits programs; (2) readjustment benefits; (3) veterans insurance and indemnities; (4) the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund; (5) the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program; (6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program; (7) guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans; (8) the Veterans Health Administration (including for medical and prosthetic research and information technology systems); (9) the National Cemetery Administration; (10) the Office of the Inspector General; (11) construction for major and minor projects; and (12) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title.

(Sec. 210) Makes funds from this title available to reimburse expenses of the Office of Resolution Management and the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication, within specified limits.

(Sec. 211) Makes appropriations unavailable to enter into any new lease of real property if the estimated annual rental is more than $300,000 unless the Secretary submits a report which the appropriations committees approve within 30 days after receipt.

(Sec. 212) Makes appropriations unavailable for hospital or nursing home care or medical services for a non-service-connected disability unless such person has disclosed to the Secretary current and accurate third-party reimbursement information.

(Sec. 216) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans eligible under existing VA medical care requirements and who reside in Alaska to obtain medical services from facilities supported by the Indian Health Service or tribal organizations.

(Sec. 218) Prohibits VA funds from this or any other Act from being used for payment for E-Gov initiatives.

(Sec. 220) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report quarterly to the appropriations committees on the financial status of the Veterans Health Administration.

(Sec. 224) Prohibits this Act's funds from being deposited into the DOD/VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund.

(Sec. 225) Continues through FY2007 VA authority to provide outreach, rehabilitation, vocational counseling and training, and transitional housing assistance to homeless veterans.

(Sec. 226) Requires a report from the Secretary to Congress on the master plan relating to the use of VA lands at the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California. Prohibits the Secretary from implementing any portion of the plan until 120 days after the appropriations committees have received the report.

(Sec. 227) Prohibits the VA from using funds available in this or any other Act to replace the current system by which the Veterans Integrated Service Networks select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment.

(Sec. 228) Treats the major medical facility project for a VA Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, as a major medical facility project that has been specifically authorized by law, allowing the Secretary to take necessary actions to restore or replace the current medical center.

Title III: Related Agencies - Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission (Commission); (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (3) cemeterial expenses, Army; and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

(Sec. 301) Makes Commission funds unavailable for the Capital Security Costs Sharing program.

(Sec. 302) Rescinds $500,000 of funds made available for the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims under the Military Quality of Life, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006. Makes such amount available under this Act for implementation of the Appellate Case Management Electronic Case Files System.

Title IV: General Provisions - Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.

]]> 35 2006-11-14 Passed Senate amended 2006-12-06T17:34:17Z Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2007 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; and (5) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title and in other military construction appropriations Acts.

(Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees 30 days in advance of the plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving U.S. personnel if construction costs are anticipated to exceed $750,000.

(Sec. 118) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriations committees on actions taken by DOD and the Department of State during the previous fiscal year to encourage other member nations of NATO, Japan, South Korea, and U.S. allies bordering the Arabian Sea to assume a greater share of the common defense burden of such nations and the United States.

(Sec. 121) Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned, at least 60 days prior to issuing any solicitation for a contract with the private sector for military family housing, to notify the appropriations committees of any guarantee (including the making of mortgage or rental payments) proposed to be made to the private party in the event of: (1) the closure or realignment of the installation for which housing is provided; (2) a reduction in force of units stationed at such installation; or (3) the extended deployment overseas of units stationed at such installation.

(Sec. 122) Authorizes the transfer of DOD funds for expenses associated with the Homeowners Assistance Program under the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966.

(Sec. 125) Places specified restrictions and limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds made available in this title or in any other military construction appropriations Act to carry out a military construction, land acquisition, or family housing project at or for a military installation approved for closure, or for supporting a function that has been approved for realignment to another installation, in 2005 under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990.

(Sec. 126) Amends the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004 to direct that the Office of the Inspector General of the Coalition Provisional Authority shall terminate ten months after 80 percent of the funds made available to the Iraq Reconstruction Fund have been expended. (Currently, the Office is set to terminate on October 1, 2007, with transition operations authorized to continue through December 31, 2007.) Requires the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, prior to the termination of the Office, to prepare a final forensic audit report on all funds made available to the Iraq Reconstruction Fund.

(Sec. 127) Earmarks specified Army family housing and operation funds for the lease of additional housing units in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska. Limits such leases to $25,000 per year over a five-year period.

(Sec. 128) Increases (with corresponding offsets) the amount of military construction funds available to the: (1) Navy and Marine Corps for a replacement vehicle bridge at the Naval Station, Newport, Rhode Island; and (2) Air Force for the Air Force Financial Management Center.

(Sec. 130) Repeals a provision of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 which requires the Secretary of the Interior to immediately cease the plan to terminate deer and elk on Santa Rosa Island, California, by helicopter.

(Sec. 131) Increases (with a corresponding offset) the amount of funds available for the Department of Defense Base Closure Account 2005.

(Sec. 132) Earmarks funds under the Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, and Pandemic Influenza Act, 2006 for the construction of an additional bachelor enlisted quarters at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.

Title II: Department of Veterans Affairs - Makes appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) veterans benefits programs; (2) readjustment benefits; (3) veterans insurance and indemnities; (4) the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund; (5) the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program; (6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program; (7) guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans; (8) the Veterans Health Administration (including for medical and prosthetic research and information technology systems); (9) the National Cemetery Administration; (10) the Office of the Inspector General; (11) construction for major and minor projects; and (12) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title.

(Sec. 210) Makes funds from this title available to reimburse expenses of the Office of Resolution Management and the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication, within specified limits.

(Sec. 211) Makes appropriations unavailable to enter into any new lease of real property if the estimated annual rental is more than $300,000 unless the Secretary submits a report which the appropriations committees approve within 30 days after receipt.

(Sec. 212) Makes appropriations unavailable for hospital or nursing home care or medical services for a non-service-connected disability unless such person has disclosed to the Secretary current and accurate third-party reimbursement information.

(Sec. 216) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans eligible under existing VA medical care requirements and who reside in Alaska to obtain medical services from facilities supported by the Indian Health Service or tribal organizations.

(Sec. 218) Prohibits VA funds from this or any other Act from being used for payment for E-Gov initiatives.

(Sec. 220) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report quarterly to the appropriations committees on the financial status of the Veterans Health Administration.

(Sec. 224) Prohibits this Act's funds from being deposited into the DOD/VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund.

(Sec. 225) Continues through FY2007 VA authority to provide outreach, rehabilitation, vocational counseling and training, and transitional housing assistance to homeless veterans.

(Sec. 226) Requires a report from the Secretary to Congress on the master plan relating to the use of VA lands at the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California. Prohibits the Secretary from implementing any portion of the plan until 120 days after the appropriations committees have received the report.

(Sec. 227) Prohibits the VA from using funds available in this or any other Act to replace the current system by which the Veterans Integrated Service Networks select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment.

(Sec. 228) Treats the major medical facility project for a VA Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, as a major medical facility project that has been specifically authorized by law, allowing the Secretary to take necessary actions to restore or replace the current medical center.

(Sec. 229) Earmarks funds for the provision of additional mental health services for veterans who served in combat in Iraq or Afghanistan.

(Sec. 230) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriations committees on actions taken to test veterans for vestibular damage.

(Sec. 231) Increases from $7 million to $10 million the VA major medical facility project threshold.

(Sec. 232) Authorizes the Secretary to carry out major medical facility projects and leases for which funds have been appropriated under this or any other Act.

(Sec. 233) Earmarks funds for the VA's Inspector General.

(Sec. 234) Prohibits available funds from being used to implement a business plan for a community-based outpatient clinic in Wagner, South Dakota, unless such plan contains an analysis of collocating such clinic with the Wagner Indian Health Service Unit. Earmarks funds for emergency room services at the Wagner Unit.

(Sec. 235) Requires the Secretary to carry out a study of, and report to the veterans' and appropriations committees on, costs associated with VA comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans.

Title III: Related Agencies - Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission (Commission); (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (3) cemeterial expenses, Army; and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

(Sec. 301) Makes Commission funds unavailable for the Capital Security Costs Sharing program.

(Sec. 302) Rescinds $500,000 of funds made available for the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims under the Military Quality of Life, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006. Makes such amount available under this Act for implementation of the Appellate Case Management Electronic Case Files System.

Title IV: General Provisions - Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.

Title V: Digital and Wireless Technology - Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2006 - (Sec. 502) Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Program to assist eligible institutions in acquiring and augmenting the use of digital and wireless networking technologies to improve the quality and delivery of educational services at such institutions. Outlines application requirements, including matching funds. Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology, in awarding grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts (assistance) to eligible institutions, to ensure institutional diversity. Requires: (1) each institution receiving assistance to report annually to the Under Secretary on its use of funds; (2) the Under Secretary to conduct periodic assessments of the Program; and (3) the Under Secretary to report to Congress upon the completion of each assessment. Makes the following institutions eligible for such assistance: (1) a historically Black college or university; (2) a Hispanic-, Alaska Native-, or Native Hawaiian-serving institution; or (3) a tribally controlled college or university.

(Sec. 503) Authorizes appropriations for FY2007-FY2010 to carry out the Program.

]]> Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 Display Title Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 Popular Titles Military Construction FY2007 Appropriations bill 9 Library of Congress Popular Titles Appropriations bill FY2007, Military Construction 9 Library of Congress Short Titles as Passed Senate for portions of this bill Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2006 S Senate Short Titles as Passed House Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007 H House Short Titles as Passed Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 S Senate Official Titles as Amended by Senate An act making appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. S Senate Official Title as Introduced Making appropriations for the military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. Short Titles as Introduced Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007 Short Titles as Reported to House Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007 H House Short Titles as Reported to Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 S Senate 870 109 HAMDT At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: ? TITLE VI--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISIONS ? Sec. 601. None of the funds appropriated in this Act may be used to implement Paragraph 4.F of "Public Affairs Guidance On Casualty and Mortuary Affairs in Military Operations," (R 311900Z) March 2003. An amendment to prohibit use of funds in the bill to implement Paragraph 4.F of "Public Affairs Guidance on Casualty and Mortuary Affairs in Military Operations". 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-05-19 On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A009) Failed by voice vote. 14:06:34 J000032 Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] SHEILA JACKSON-LEE D TX 18 2006-05-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 7 2006-05-19 14:06:34 On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A009) Failed by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 14:00:23 Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H2940-2941; text: CR H2940) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 14:00:23 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX).(consideration: CR H2940-2941; text: CR H2940) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 14:06:34 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment (A009) Failed by voice vote. Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 14:06:34 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 869 109 HAMDT An amendment to prohibit use of funds to promulgate regulations without consideration of the effect of such regulations on the competitiveness of American businesses. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-05-19 By unanimous consent, the Tiahrt amendment was withdrawn. 13:59:36 T000260 Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] TODD TIAHRT R KS 4 2006-05-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 5 2006-05-19 13:59:36 By unanimous consent, the Tiahrt amendment was withdrawn. Floor H32140 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 13:54:15 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Tiahrt. (consideration: CR H2940; text: CR H2940) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 13:54:15 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Tiahrt.(consideration: CR H2940; text: CR H2940) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 868 109 HAMDT An amendment to offset spending for various programs in the bill by providing a reduction in the taxcut for taxpayers earning in excess of $1 million beginning in 2007, by 1.23 percent. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-05-19 Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Obey amendment (A007). Mr. Walsh stated that the Obey amendment sought to change existing law and consitituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. 12:31:58 O000007 Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] DAVID OBEY D WI R. 7 2006-05-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 5 2006-05-19 12:31:58 Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Obey amendment (A007). Mr. Walsh stated that the Obey amendment sought to change existing law and consitituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. Floor H32130 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:26:12 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Obey. (consideration: CR H2930-2931; text: CR H2930-2931) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:26:12 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Obey.(consideration: CR H2930-2931; text: CR H2930-2931) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 867 109 HAMDT An amendment to add a new section expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Veterans Affairs should cooperate with NIH in facilitating research on management of medial issues associated with hepatitis C. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-05-19 By unanimous consent, the Lynch amendment was withdrawn. 12:26:04 L000562 Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-9] Stephen Lynch D MA F. 9 2006-05-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 5 2006-05-19 12:26:04 By unanimous consent, the Lynch amendment was withdrawn. Floor H32140 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:22:54 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Lynch. (consideration: CR H2930; text: CR H2930) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:22:54 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Lynch.(consideration: CR H2930; text: CR H2930) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 866 109 HAMDT An amendment to increase funding for the Construction, Major Projects account by $32.5 million. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-05-19 Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Moore (WI) amendment (A005). Mr. Walsh stated that the Moore (WI) amendment violated the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order. 12:21:40 M001160 Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] Gwen Moore D WI 4 2006-05-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 5 2006-05-19 12:21:40 Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Moore (WI) amendment (A005). Mr. Walsh stated that the Moore (WI) amendment violated the Budget Act. The Chair sustained the point of order. Floor H32130 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:17:08 Amendment (A005) offered by Ms. Moore (WI). (consideration: CR H2927-2929; text: CR H2927) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:17:08 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Ms. Moore (WI).(consideration: CR H2927-2929; text: CR H2927) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 865 109 HAMDT An amendment to increase funding for various veteran health care accounts and is offset by a reduction in the rate of tax reduction for taxpayers earning more than $1 million in calendar year 2007. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-05-19 Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Farr amendment (A004). Mr. Walsh stated that the Farr amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. 12:13:24 F000030 Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] SAM FARR D CA 17 2006-05-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 5 2006-05-19 12:13:24 Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Farr amendment (A004). Mr. Walsh stated that the Farr amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. Floor H32130 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:06:50 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Farr. (consideration: CR H2925-2926; text: CR H2925) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:06:50 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Farr.(consideration: CR H2925-2926; text: CR H2925) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 864 109 HAMDT An amendment to reduce the taxcut for taxpayers earning in excess of $1 million by 1.78 percent, beginning in calendar year 2007. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-05-19 Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment (A003). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. 12:05:56 E000063 Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17] CHET EDWARDS D TX 17 2006-05-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 5 2006-05-19 12:05:56 Mr. Walsh raised a point of order against the Edwards amendment (A003). Mr. Walsh stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. Floor H32130 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:02:50 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Edwards. (consideration: CR H2922; text: CR H2922) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 12:02:50 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Edwards.(consideration: CR H2922; text: CR H2922) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 863 109 HAMDT An amendment to reduce the account for Department of Defense Base Closure 2005 by $10 million and to increase the account for Defense Health Program by $5 million. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-05-19 By unanimous consent, the DeLauro amendment was withdrawn. 12:02:13 D000216 Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] ROSA DELAURO D CT 3 2006-05-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 5 2006-05-19 12:02:13 By unanimous consent, the DeLauro amendment was withdrawn. Floor H32140 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 11:56:49 Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. DeLauro. (consideration: CR H2920-2921; text: CR H2920) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 11:56:49 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. DeLauro.(consideration: CR H2920-2921; text: CR H2920) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 862 109 HAMDT Amendment sought to increase the Department of Defense Base Closure Account of 1990 by $27.5 million; decrease the Department of Defense Base Closure Account of 2005 by $440 million; and increase the account for Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites by $50 million. An amendment to increase the Department of Defense Base Closure Account 1990 by $27,500,000; to decrease the Department of Defense Base Closure Account by $440,000,000; and to increase the account for Environmental Restoration, Formerly Used Defense Sites by $50,000,000. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-05-19 On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 151 - 247 (Roll no. 175). 14:37:19 Roll no. 175 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll175.xml B000574 Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] EARL BLUMENAUER D OR 3 2006-05-19T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 8 2006-05-19 14:37:19 On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 151 - 247 (Roll no. 175). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 175 House 109 2006-05-19T18:37:19Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll175.xml 2006-05-19 11:38:28 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Blumenauer. (consideration: CR H2918-2920, H2942-2943; text: CR H2918) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2006-05-19 11:38:28 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Blumenauer.(consideration: CR H2918-2920, H2942-2943; text: CR H2918) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2006-05-19 14:37:19 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 151 - 247 (Roll no. 175). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 175 House 109 2006-05-19T18:37:19Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll175.xml 2006-05-19 14:37:19 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 175 House 109 2006-05-19T18:37:19Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll175.xml 2006-05-19 14:37:19 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 175 House 109 2006-05-19T18:37:19Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll175.xml 2006-05-19 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 5148 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z D000601 Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] Elizabeth Dole R NC H. 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 2 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5147 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z W000779 Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] Ron Wyden D OR 1 1 S001142 Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] GORDON SMITH R OR H. 2006-11-14 True 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 2 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5146 109 SAMDT To provide that of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by chapter 7 of title I of the Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriation to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, and Pandemic Influenza Act, 2006 for Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps, and available for the replacement of a Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi, $13,400,000 may be available for the construction of an additional Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at such center. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5146 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 5146 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5146 C000567 Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] Thad Cochran R MS 1 1 L000447 Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] CHESTER LOTT R MS TRENT 2006-11-14 True 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5146 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5146 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Cochran. (consideration: CR S10903-10904; text: CR S10904) To provide that of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by chapter 7 of title I of the Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriation to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, and Pandemic Influenza Act, 2006 for Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps, and available for the replacement of a Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi, $13,400,000 may be available for the construction of an additional Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at such center. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5146 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5146 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Cochran.(consideration: CR S10903-10904; text: CR S10904) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5145 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z S001142 Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] GORDON SMITH R OR H. 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 4920 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5144 109 SAMDT To provide emergency agricultural disaster assistance. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Proposed amendment SA 5144 withdrawn in Senate. SA 5144 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5144 C000705 Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] KENT CONRAD D ND 22 22 C001057 Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] Norm Coleman R MN 2006-11-14 True N000180 Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE] E. Nelson D NE Benjamin 2006-11-14 True S001163 Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] Ken Salazar D CO 2006-11-14 True H001028 Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] CHUCK HAGEL R NE 2006-11-14 True J000177 Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD] TIM JOHNSON D SD 2006-11-14 True T000250 Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] John Thune R SD R. 2006-11-14 True D000432 Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] BYRON DORGAN D ND LESLIE 2006-11-14 True E000285 Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] MICHAEL ENZI R WY B. 2006-11-14 True B000243 Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MAX BAUCUS D MT SIEBEN 2006-11-14 True R000146 Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] HARRY REID D NV M. 2006-11-14 True C001041 Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] HILLARY CLINTON D NY R 2006-11-14 True O000167 Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] Barack Obama D IL 2006-11-14 True D000563 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] Richard Durbin D IL J. 2006-11-14 True L000174 Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] Patrick Leahy D VT 2006-11-14 True H000206 Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] THOMAS HARKIN D IA RICHARD 2006-11-14 True C000127 Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] Maria Cantwell D WA 2006-11-14 True B001126 Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] CONRAD BURNS R MT R. 2006-11-14 True S000148 Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] Charles Schumer D NY E. 2006-11-14 True R000307 Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS] PAT ROBERTS R KS 2006-11-14 True D000596 Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN] MARK DAYTON D MN 2006-11-14 True I000025 Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL INOUYE D HI KEN 2006-11-14 True A000069 Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL AKAKA D HI KOHIKINA 2006-11-14 True 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 8 2006-11-14 0 Senate Proposed amendment SA 5144 withdrawn in Senate. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Point of order withdrawn in Senate with respect to amendment SA 5144. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 5144 (the section within the amendment regarding an emergency designation) made in Senate. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Point of order that an emergency designation within the amendment violates the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 5144. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5144 proposed by Senator Conrad. (consideration: CR S10889-10895, S10897-10898, S10900-10901) To provide emergency agricultural disaster assistance. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5144 proposed by Senator Conrad.(consideration: CR S10889-10895, S10897-10898, S10900-10901) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5143 109 SAMDT To establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5143 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 5143 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5143 A000121 Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] GEORGE ALLEN R VA F. 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5143 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5143 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Allen. (consideration: CR S10904) To establish a digital and wireless network technology program, and for other purposes. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5143 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Allen.(consideration: CR S10904) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5143 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5142 109 SAMDT To make available $18,000,000 for the provision of additional mental health services through Vet Centers to veterans who served in combat in Iraq or Afghanistan. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5142 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. SA 5142 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5142 K000148 Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] JOHN KERRY D MA FORBES 4 4 K000105 Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] EDWARD KENNEDY D MA MOORE 2006-11-14 True A000069 Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL AKAKA D HI KOHIKINA 2006-11-14 True B000711 Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] BARBARA BOXER D CA 2006-11-14 True J000072 Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] JAMES JEFFORDS I VT MERRILL 2006-11-14 True 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5142 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5142 proposed by Senator Kerry. (consideration: CR S10898-10900; text: CR S10899) To make available $18,000,000 for the provision of additional mental health services through Vet Centers to veterans who served in combat in Iraq or Afghanistan. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5142 proposed by Senator Kerry.(consideration: CR S10898-10900; text: CR S10899) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5142 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5141 109 SAMDT To amend the amount of a military construction project. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5141 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 5141 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5141 H001016 Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] KAY HUTCHISON R TX BAILEY 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5141 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5141 proposed by Senator Hutchison. (consideration: CR S10902-10903; text: CR S10903) To amend the amount of a military construction project. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5141 proposed by Senator Hutchison.(consideration: CR S10902-10903; text: CR S10903) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5141 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5140 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z F000061 Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] RUSSELL FEINGOLD D WI D. 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 2 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5139 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z O000167 Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] Barack Obama D IL 2 2 M000702 Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] BARBARA MIKULSKI D MD ANN 2006-11-14 True L000550 Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] MARY LANDRIEU D LA 2006-11-14 True 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 2 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5138 109 SAMDT To require a report on the costs of the Comprehensive Service Programs for homeless veterans. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5138 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S10903) S10903 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-152/senate-section/page/S10903 SA 5138 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5138 O000167 Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] Barack Obama D IL 2 2 M000702 Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] BARBARA MIKULSKI D MD ANN 2006-11-14 True L000550 Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] MARY LANDRIEU D LA 2006-11-14 True 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5138 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S10903) Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5138 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S10903) To require a report on the costs of the Comprehensive Service Programs for homeless veterans. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5138 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Obama.(consideration: CR S10903) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5138 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.(text as modified: CR S10903) Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5137 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z O000167 Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] Barack Obama D IL 7 7 M000702 Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] BARBARA MIKULSKI D MD ANN 2006-11-14 True S001163 Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] Ken Salazar D CO 2006-11-14 True A000069 Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL AKAKA D HI KOHIKINA 2006-11-14 True L000174 Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] Patrick Leahy D VT 2006-11-14 True R000361 Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] JAY ROCKEFELLER D WV 2006-11-14 True B000711 Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] BARBARA BOXER D CA 2006-11-14 True L000550 Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] MARY LANDRIEU D LA 2006-11-14 True 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 2 2006-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5136 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z H001016 Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] KAY HUTCHISON R TX BAILEY 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 2 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5135 109 SAMDT To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs to continue major medical facility projects and leases which have funds previously appropriated. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5135 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 5135 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5135 H001016 Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] KAY HUTCHISON R TX BAILEY 2 2 C000858 Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] LARRY CRAIG R ID EDWIN 2006-11-14 False A000109 Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] A. ALLARD R CO WAYNE 2006-11-14 False 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5135 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5135 proposed by Senator Hutchison. (consideration: CR S10902; text: CR S10902) To authorize Department of Veterans Affairs to continue major medical facility projects and leases which have funds previously appropriated. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5135 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5135 proposed by Senator Hutchison.(consideration: CR S10902; text: CR S10902) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5134 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z B000243 Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MAX BAUCUS D MT SIEBEN 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 2 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5132 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z T000250 Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] John Thune R SD R. 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 2 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5131 109 SAMDT To increase by $750,000 the amount appropriated or otherwise made available for Military Construction, Air Force and available for the Air Force Financial Management Center, and to provide an offset. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5131 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S10902) S10902 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-152/senate-section/page/S10902 SA 5131 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5131 T000250 Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] John Thune R SD R. 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5131 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S10902) Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5131 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Thune. (consideration: CR S10901-10902) To increase by $750,000 the amount appropriated or otherwise made available for Military Construction, Air Force and available for the Air Force Financial Management Center, and to provide an offset. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5131 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Thune.(consideration: CR S10901-10902) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5131 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.(text as modified: CR S10902) Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5130 109 SAMDT To require the business plan of the Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 for the implementation of a Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Wagner, South Dakota, to include an evaluation and an analysis of the prospect of colocating such clinic with the Wagner Indian Health Service unit in Wagner, South Dakota. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5130 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S10903) S10903 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-152/senate-section/page/S10903 SA 5130 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5130 T000250 Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] John Thune R SD R. 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5130 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S10903) Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5130 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Thune. (consideration: CR S10903) To require the business plan of the Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 for the implementation of a Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Wagner, South Dakota, to include an evaluation and an analysis of the prospect of colocating such clinic with the Wagner Indian Health Service unit in Wagner, South Dakota. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5130 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Thune.(consideration: CR S10903) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5130 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.(text as modified: CR S10903) Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5129 109 SAMDT To increase to $10,000,000 the threshold for major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5129 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 5129 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5129 C000858 Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] LARRY CRAIG R ID EDWIN 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5129 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5129 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Craig. (consideration: CR S10902; text: CR S10902) To increase to $10,000,000 the threshold for major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5129 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Craig.(consideration: CR S10902; text: CR S10902) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5129 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5128 109 SAMDT To propose a substitute. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-15 Amendment SA 5128, previously agreed to, was further modified by Unanimous Consent. (text as further modified: CR S10975) S10975 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-152/senate-section/page/S10975 SA 5128 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5128 A000069 Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] DANIEL AKAKA D HI KOHIKINA 2 2 O000167 Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] Barack Obama D IL 2006-11-13 True D000563 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] Richard Durbin D IL J. 2006-11-14 False 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 8 2006-11-15 0 Senate Amendment SA 5128, previously agreed to, was further modified by Unanimous Consent. (text as further modified: CR S10975) Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5128 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified: CR S10903) Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10889, S10903) Floor 2006-11-13 0 Senate Amendment SA 5128 proposed by Senator Akaka. (consideration: CR S10856-10859; text: CR S10856) To propose a substitute. Floor 2006-11-13 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5128 proposed by Senator Akaka.(consideration: CR S10856-10859; text: CR S10856) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5128 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.(text as modified: CR S10903) Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5127 109 SAMDT To require a report on actions taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to test veterans for vestibular damage. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5127 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 5127 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5127 F000062 Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] Dianne Feinstein D CA 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5127 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5127 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Feinstein. (consideration: CR S10902; text: CR S10902) To require a report on actions taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to test veterans for vestibular damage. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5127 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Feinstein.(consideration: CR S10902; text: CR S10902) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5127 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5126 109 SAMDT To repeal the requirement for the Secretary of the Interior to cease the plan to exterminate the deer and elk population on Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands, California. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5126 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 5126 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5126 F000062 Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] Dianne Feinstein D CA 1 1 B000711 Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] BARBARA BOXER D CA 2006-11-14 False 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5126 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5126 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Feinstein. (consideration: CR S10902; text: CR S10902) To repeal the requirement for the Secretary of the Interior to cease the plan to exterminate the deer and elk population on Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands, California. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5126 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5126 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Feinstein.(consideration: CR S10902; text: CR S10902) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5125 109 SAMDT To provide that, of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available for Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps, $3,410,000 shall be available for the replacement of a vehicle bridge at Naval Station, Newport, Rhode Island, and to provide an offset. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-15 Amendment SA 5125 previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent. (text as further modified: CR S10975) S10975 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-152/senate-section/page/S10975 SA 5125 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5125 R000122 Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] John Reed D RI F. 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 7 2006-11-15 0 Senate Amendment SA 5125 previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent. (text as further modified: CR S10975) Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5125 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5125 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Reed. (consideration: CR S10901; text: CR S10901) To provide that, of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available for Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps, $3,410,000 shall be available for the replacement of a vehicle bridge at Naval Station, Newport, Rhode Island, and to provide an offset. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5125 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5125 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Reed.(consideration: CR S10901; text: CR S10901) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5124 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z R000146 Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] HARRY REID D NV M. 1 1 E000194 Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV] JOHN ENSIGN R NV 2006-11-14 False 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 2 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5123 109 SAMDT To extend the Office of the Inspector General for Iraq until 80 percent of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund has been expended. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5123 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. SA 5123 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5123 C001035 Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] Susan Collins R ME M. 26 26 F000061 Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] RUSSELL FEINGOLD D WI D. 2006-11-13 True L000304 Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] JOSEPH LIEBERMAN D CT I. 2006-11-13 True L000174 Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] Patrick Leahy D VT 2006-11-13 True C000127 Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] Maria Cantwell D WA 2006-11-13 True C001057 Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] Norm Coleman R MN 2006-11-13 True C000560 Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] TOM COBURN R OK 2006-11-13 True W000154 Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] JOHN WARNER R VA WILLIAM 2006-11-13 True K000148 Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] JOHN KERRY D MA FORBES 2006-11-13 True S001163 Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] Ken Salazar D CO 2006-11-13 True S001078 Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH] John Sununu R NH E. 2006-11-13 True K000105 Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] EDWARD KENNEDY D MA MOORE 2006-11-13 True S000663 Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] Olympia Snowe R ME J. 2006-11-13 True F000062 Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] Dianne Feinstein D CA 2006-11-13 True L000123 Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] FRANK LAUTENBERG D NJ R. 2006-11-13 True D000432 Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] BYRON DORGAN D ND LESLIE 2006-11-13 True W000779 Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] Ron Wyden D OR 2006-11-13 True B000444 Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] JOSEPH BIDEN D DE ROBINETTE 2006-11-13 True L000261 Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] CARL LEVIN D MI MILTON 2006-11-13 True B001210 Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] ROBERT BYRD D WV CARLYLE 2006-11-13 True S000148 Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] Charles Schumer D NY E. 2006-11-13 True B000382 Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] ROBERT BENNETT R UT F. 2006-11-13 True M000303 Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] JOHN MCCAIN R AZ SIDNEY 2006-11-14 False N000032 Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] CLARENCE NELSON D FL WILLIAM 2006-11-14 False G000445 Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] Judd Gregg R NH 2006-11-14 False M000702 Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] BARBARA MIKULSKI D MD ANN 2006-11-14 False C001041 Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] HILLARY CLINTON D NY R 2006-11-14 False 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5123 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5123 proposed by Senator Collins. (consideration: CR S10895-10897; text: CR S10895) To extend the Office of the Inspector General for Iraq until 80 percent of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund has been expended. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5123 proposed by Senator Collins.(consideration: CR S10895-10897; text: CR S10895) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5123 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 5122 109 SAMDT To provide that, of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by this title for Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Army, $7,500,000 may be available for the lease of not more than 300 additional housing units in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska. 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z 2006-11-14 Amendment SA 5122 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 5122 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/109th-congress/senate-amendment/5122 S000888 Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] THEODORE STEVENS R AK F. 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z 2006-11-13T05:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 6 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5122 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-11-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 5122 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Stevens. (consideration: CR S10901; text: CR S10901) To provide that, of the amount appropriated or otherwise made available by this title for Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Army, $7,500,000 may be available for the lease of not more than 300 additional housing units in the vicinity of Fairbanks, Alaska. Floor 2006-11-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 5122 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 5122 proposed by Senator Hutchison for Senator Stevens.(consideration: CR S10901; text: CR S10901) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2006-11-13 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 4920 109 SAMDT 2022-02-03T05:33:17Z B001126 Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] CONRAD BURNS R MT R. 2006-09-07T04:00:00Z Senate 109 HR House H 5385 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z 1 2 2006-09-07 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Engrossed Amendment Senate 2006-11-16T05:00:00Z Public Print 2006-11-14T05:00:00Z Reported to Senate 2006-07-20T04:00:00Z Referred in Senate 2006-05-22T04:00:00Z Engrossed in House 2006-05-19T04:00:00Z Reported in House 2006-05-15T04:00:00Z 2006-12-06 Message on Senate action sent to the House. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. 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