3.0.0 3202 2023-03-22T18:24:52Z 2023-03-22T18:24:52Z Senate S S 2012-05-17 112 hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee House Standing hsvr09 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee Referred to 2013-01-02T15:55:40Z Referred to 2012-12-20T22:21:31Z hsbu00 Budget Committee House Standing Referred to 2012-12-20T22:21:33Z hsas00 Armed Services Committee House Standing Referred to 2012-12-20T22:21:32Z ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Standing Discharged from 2012-12-20T03:21:27Z Hearings by 2012-06-28T02:00:00Z Referred to 2012-05-17T18:58:16Z Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012 112 6073 HR 2012-06-29 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Related bill CRS 2013-01-10 Became Public Law No: 112-260. President E40000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-10 Became Public Law No: 112-260. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-10 Signed by President. President E30000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-10 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-02 hsvr09 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Committee 2013-01-01 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2013-01-01 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-30 19:13:59 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 19:13:58 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 651). (text: CR H7442-7445) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 651 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll651.xml House 112 2012-12-31T00:13:58Z 2 2012-12-30 19:13:58 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 651).(text: CR H7442-7445) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 651 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll651.xml House 112 2012-12-31T00:13:58Z 2 2012-12-30 19:07:20 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7466-7467) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 17:00:49 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Miller (FL) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. Floor H37210 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 16:46:02 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3202. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 16:46:00 Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2012-12-30 16:46:00 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7442-7446) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2012-12-20 Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsbu00 Budget Committee 2012-12-20 Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsas00 Armed Services Committee 2012-12-20 Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsvr00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2012-12-20 12:02:39 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2012-12-20 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2012-12-19 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2012-12-19 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-19 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8231) Floor 2012-12-19 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. Discharge 2012-12-19 Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. Committee 14500 9 Library of Congress ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee 2012-06-27 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-668. Committee 2012-05-17 ssva00 Veterans' Affairs Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3287) IntroReferral 2012-05-17 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3287) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2012-05-17 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress M001111 Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] Patty Murray D WA N B001135 Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] Richard Burr R NC Mauze 2012-05-17 True N000032 Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] CLARENCE NELSON D FL WILLIAM 2012-05-17 True R000595 Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] Marco Rubio R FL 2012-05-17 True H001041 Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV] Dean Heller R NV 2012-06-13 False I000055 Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] Johnny Isakson R GA 2012-06-27 False Public Law 112-260 Armed Forces and National Security Asia Cemeteries and funerals Congressional oversight Congressional tributes Department of Veterans Affairs Federal appellate courts Georgia Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health facilities and institutions Home and outpatient care International law and treaties Judges Judicial review and appeals Medicaid Mental health Military personnel and dependents Ohio Philippines Sex offenses Specialized courts Transportation costs Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation Virginia Washington State Armed Forces and National Security 00 2012-05-17 Introduced in Senate 2012-07-26T18:47:57Z Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a casket or urn of sufficient quality for a dignified burial for the burial in a national cemetery of a deceased veteran in any case where the Secretary is unable to identify the veteran's next-of-kin and determines that sufficient resources for such casket or urn are not otherwise available.

Directs the Secretary to report to the congressional veterans committees on VA compliance with industry standards for caskets and urns.

]]> 35 2012-12-19 Passed Senate amended 2013-02-08T15:26:27Z Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 - Title I: Cemetery Matters - (Sec. 101) Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a casket or urn of sufficient quality for a dignified burial for the burial in a national cemetery of a deceased veteran when the Secretary: (1) is unable to identify such veteran's next of kin, and (2) determines that sufficient resources for furnishing such casket or urn are not otherwise available. Prohibits the furnishing of such casket or urn in the case of a veteran convicted of a federal or state capital crime.

(Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary, with respect to the interment, funeral, memorial service, or ceremony (service) of a deceased veteran at a national cemetery, to ensure that: (1) the expressed wishes of the next of kin or other agent of such veteran are given deference when determining whether such service affects the safety and security of the cemetery and its visitors; (2) all appropriate public cemetery areas may be used by the family for contemplation, prayer, mourning, or reflection; and (3) during such service, the family may display any chosen religious or other symbols. Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the implementation of this section.

(Sec. 103) Requires the Secretary, in the case of a deceased veteran with no apparent next of kin and without sufficient resources to cover funeral and burial expenses, to ensure that the entity responsible for the body prior to transportation to a national cemetery for burial notifies the VA as to whether such veteran was cremated and steps taken to ensure that such veteran has no next of kin.

(Sec. 104) Directs the Secretary to cooperate with veterans service organizations to assist entities in possession of unclaimed or abandoned human remains in determining if any such remains are the remains of veterans or other individuals eligible for burial in a national cemetery. Requires the Secretary, upon a positive determination with respect to any such remains, to provide for and cover the transportation costs and funeral expenses of such veteran or individual.

(Sec. 105) Excludes from interment or memorialization in a national cemetery any person convicted of a tier III sex offender offense and sentenced to a minimum of life imprisonment.

(Sec. 106) Treats Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Republic of the Philippines as a permanent military cemetery in a foreign country for purposes of the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission. Directs the Commission to restore, operate, and maintain such Cemetery in cooperation with the government of the Republic of the Philippines.

(Sec. 107) Directs the Secretary to report to the veterans committees on VA compliance with industry standards for caskets and urns.

Title II: Health Care - (Sec. 201) Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and maintain an open burn pit registry for members deployed in a contingency operation in Iraq or Afghanistan who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits used for disposing solid waste, (2) include in such registry information necessary to ascertain and monitor the health effects of such exposure, (3) develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry, and (4) periodically notify such individuals of significant developments in the study and treatment of conditions associated with such exposure. Requires the Secretary to: (1) contract with an independent scientific organization to develop reports assessing the effectiveness of actions taken to collect and maintain information on the health effects of such exposure, and (2) submit such organization's initial and follow-up report to Congress.

(Sec. 202) Authorizes the Secretary to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, or care.

(Sec. 203) Extends through FY2016 the current $90 limit on a VA pension paid to veterans residing in nursing homes when their nursing costs are paid through title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act.

(Sec. 204) Extends through 2016 the report requirement for the Special Committee on Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder.

Title III: Other Matters - (Sec. 301) Directs the Secretary of Labor, during the two-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, to provide the Transition Assistance Program to veterans and their spouses at locations other than military installations in at least three and up to five states selected by the Secretary based on the highest rates of veteran unemployment. Requires: (1) a report from such Secretary to Congress for any year in which such training was provided, and (2) a one-time report from the Comptroller General on such training.

(Sec. 302) Requires that the principal office of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) be in the metropolitan area of Washington, DC, but allows the CAVC to sit any place within the United States. Requires judges in active service on the CAVC to: (1) have their official duty station at the principal office; and (2) reside within 50 miles of such metropolitan area. Provides an exception for recall-eligible retired CAVC judges.

(Sec. 303) Designates the VA facility in Carrollton, Georgia, as the "Trinka Davis Veterans Village."

(Sec. 304) Designates the VA facility in Sunrise, Florida, as the "William 'Bill' Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic."

(Sec. 305) Designates the VA medical center in Spokane, Washington, as the "Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center."

(Sec. 306) Designates the VA community based outpatient clinic in Mansfield, Ohio, as the "David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic."

]]> 81 2012-12-30 Passed House without amendment 2013-02-08T15:27:08Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 19, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 - Title I: Cemetery Matters - (Sec. 101) Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a casket or urn of sufficient quality for a dignified burial for the burial in a national cemetery of a deceased veteran when the Secretary: (1) is unable to identify such veteran's next of kin, and (2) determines that sufficient resources for furnishing such casket or urn are not otherwise available. Prohibits the furnishing of such casket or urn in the case of a veteran convicted of a federal or state capital crime.

(Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary, with respect to the interment, funeral, memorial service, or ceremony (service) of a deceased veteran at a national cemetery, to ensure that: (1) the expressed wishes of the next of kin or other agent of such veteran are given deference when determining whether such service affects the safety and security of the cemetery and its visitors; (2) all appropriate public cemetery areas may be used by the family for contemplation, prayer, mourning, or reflection; and (3) during such service, the family may display any chosen religious or other symbols. Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the implementation of this section.

(Sec. 103) Requires the Secretary, in the case of a deceased veteran with no apparent next of kin and without sufficient resources to cover funeral and burial expenses, to ensure that the entity responsible for the body prior to transportation to a national cemetery for burial notifies the VA as to whether such veteran was cremated and steps taken to ensure that such veteran has no next of kin.

(Sec. 104) Directs the Secretary to cooperate with veterans service organizations to assist entities in possession of unclaimed or abandoned human remains in determining if any such remains are the remains of veterans or other individuals eligible for burial in a national cemetery. Requires the Secretary, upon a positive determination with respect to any such remains, to provide for and cover the transportation costs and funeral expenses of such veteran or individual.

(Sec. 105) Excludes from interment or memorialization in a national cemetery any person convicted of a tier III sex offender offense and sentenced to a minimum of life imprisonment.

(Sec. 106) Treats Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Republic of the Philippines as a permanent military cemetery in a foreign country for purposes of the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission. Directs the Commission to restore, operate, and maintain such Cemetery in cooperation with the government of the Republic of the Philippines.

(Sec. 107) Directs the Secretary to report to the veterans committees on VA compliance with industry standards for caskets and urns.

Title II: Health Care - (Sec. 201) Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and maintain an open burn pit registry for members deployed in a contingency operation in Iraq or Afghanistan who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits used for disposing solid waste, (2) include in such registry information necessary to ascertain and monitor the health effects of such exposure, (3) develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry, and (4) periodically notify such individuals of significant developments in the study and treatment of conditions associated with such exposure. Requires the Secretary to: (1) contract with an independent scientific organization to develop reports assessing the effectiveness of actions taken to collect and maintain information on the health effects of such exposure, and (2) submit such organization's initial and follow-up report to Congress.

(Sec. 202) Authorizes the Secretary to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, or care.

(Sec. 203) Extends through FY2016 the current $90 limit on a VA pension paid to veterans residing in nursing homes when their nursing costs are paid through title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act.

(Sec. 204) Extends through 2016 the report requirement for the Special Committee on Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder.

Title III: Other Matters - (Sec. 301) Directs the Secretary of Labor, during the two-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, to provide the Transition Assistance Program to veterans and their spouses at locations other than military installations in at least three and up to five states selected by the Secretary based on the highest rates of veteran unemployment. Requires: (1) a report from such Secretary to Congress for any year in which such training was provided, and (2) a one-time report from the Comptroller General on such training.

(Sec. 302) Requires that the principal office of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) be in the metropolitan area of Washington, DC, but allows the CAVC to sit any place within the United States. Requires judges in active service on the CAVC to: (1) have their official duty station at the principal office; and (2) reside within 50 miles of such metropolitan area. Provides an exception for recall-eligible retired CAVC judges.

(Sec. 303) Designates the VA facility in Carrollton, Georgia, as the "Trinka Davis Veterans Village."

(Sec. 304) Designates the VA facility in Sunrise, Florida, as the "William 'Bill' Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic."

(Sec. 305) Designates the VA medical center in Spokane, Washington, as the "Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center."

(Sec. 306) Designates the VA community based outpatient clinic in Mansfield, Ohio, as the "David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic."

]]> 49 2013-01-10 Public Law 2013-04-23T16:34:10Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 19, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 - Title I: Cemetery Matters - (Sec. 101) Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a casket or urn of sufficient quality for a dignified burial for the burial in a national cemetery of a deceased veteran when the Secretary: (1) is unable to identify such veteran's next of kin, and (2) determines that sufficient resources for furnishing such casket or urn are not otherwise available. Prohibits the furnishing of such casket or urn in the case of a veteran convicted of a federal or state capital crime.

(Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary, with respect to the interment, funeral, memorial service, or ceremony (service) of a deceased veteran at a national cemetery, to ensure that: (1) the expressed wishes of the next of kin or other agent of such veteran are given deference when determining whether such service affects the safety and security of the cemetery and its visitors; (2) all appropriate public cemetery areas may be used by the family for contemplation, prayer, mourning, or reflection; and (3) during such service, the family may display any chosen religious or other symbols. Requires a report from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the implementation of this section.

(Sec. 103) Requires the Secretary, in the case of a deceased veteran with no apparent next of kin and without sufficient resources to cover funeral and burial expenses, to ensure that the entity responsible for the body prior to transportation to a national cemetery for burial notifies the VA as to whether such veteran was cremated and steps taken to ensure that such veteran has no next of kin.

(Sec. 104) Directs the Secretary to cooperate with veterans service organizations to assist entities in possession of unclaimed or abandoned human remains in determining if any such remains are the remains of veterans or other individuals eligible for burial in a national cemetery. Requires the Secretary, upon a positive determination with respect to any such remains, to provide for and cover the transportation costs and funeral expenses of such veteran or individual.

(Sec. 105) Excludes from interment or memorialization in a national cemetery any person convicted of a tier III sex offender offense and sentenced to a minimum of life imprisonment.

(Sec. 106) Treats Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Republic of the Philippines as a permanent military cemetery in a foreign country for purposes of the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission. Directs the Commission to restore, operate, and maintain such Cemetery in cooperation with the government of the Republic of the Philippines.

(Sec. 107) Directs the Secretary to report to the veterans committees on VA compliance with industry standards for caskets and urns.

Title II: Health Care - (Sec. 201) Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and maintain an open burn pit registry for members deployed in a contingency operation in Iraq or Afghanistan who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits used for disposing solid waste, (2) include in such registry information necessary to ascertain and monitor the health effects of such exposure, (3) develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry, and (4) periodically notify such individuals of significant developments in the study and treatment of conditions associated with such exposure. Requires the Secretary to: (1) contract with an independent scientific organization to develop reports assessing the effectiveness of actions taken to collect and maintain information on the health effects of such exposure, and (2) submit such organization's initial and follow-up report to Congress.

(Sec. 202) Authorizes the Secretary to transport individuals to and from VA facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, or care.

(Sec. 203) Extends through FY2016 the current $90 limit on a VA pension paid to veterans residing in nursing homes when their nursing costs are paid through title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act.

(Sec. 204) Extends through 2016 the report requirement for the Special Committee on Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder.

Title III: Other Matters - (Sec. 301) Directs the Secretary of Labor, during the two-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, to provide the Transition Assistance Program to veterans and their spouses at locations other than military installations in at least three and up to five states selected by the Secretary based on the highest rates of veteran unemployment. Requires: (1) a report from such Secretary to Congress for any year in which such training was provided, and (2) a one-time report from the Comptroller General on such training.

(Sec. 302) Requires that the principal office of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) be in the metropolitan area of Washington, DC, but allows the CAVC to sit any place within the United States. Requires judges in active service on the CAVC to: (1) have their official duty station at the principal office; and (2) reside within 50 miles of such metropolitan area. Provides an exception for recall-eligible retired CAVC judges.

(Sec. 303) Designates the VA facility in Carrollton, Georgia, as the "Trinka Davis Veterans Village."

(Sec. 304) Designates the VA facility in Sunrise, Florida, as the "William 'Bill' Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic."

(Sec. 305) Designates the VA medical center in Spokane, Washington, as the "Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center."

(Sec. 306) Designates the VA community based outpatient clinic in Mansfield, Ohio, as the "David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic."

]]> Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 Short Titles as Introduced Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012 Short Titles as Passed House Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 H House Short Titles as Passed Senate Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 S Senate Short Titles as Enacted Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 Display Title Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 Official Title as Introduced A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes. 3407 112 SAMDT In the nature of a substitute. 2022-02-03T05:54:27Z 2012-12-19 Amendment SA 3407 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 3407 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/112th-congress/senate-amendment/3407 M001111 Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] Patty Murray D WA 2012-12-19T05:00:00Z 2012-12-19T05:00:00Z Senate 112 S Senate S 3202 Dignified Burial and Other Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 2023-03-22T18:24:52Z 6 2012-12-19 0 Senate Amendment SA 3407 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2012-12-19 0 Senate Amendment SA 3407 proposed by Senator Merkley for Senator Murray. (consideration: CR S8231) In the nature of a substitute. Floor 2012-12-19 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3407 proposed by Senator Merkley for Senator Murray.(consideration: CR S8231) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-19 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3407 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-19 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112s3202enr/xml/BILLS-112s3202enr.xml Referred in House 2012-12-20T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112s3202rfh/xml/BILLS-112s3202rfh.xml Engrossed in Senate 2012-12-19T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112s3202es/xml/BILLS-112s3202es.xml Introduced in Senate 2012-05-17T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112s3202is/xml/BILLS-112s3202is.xml 2013-01-11T04:59:59Z Public Law 2013-01-10 Became Public Law No: 112-260. 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. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.