II 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2634 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 24, 2006 Mr. Craig introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to strike the term of the positions Under Secretary for Health and the Under Secretary for Benefits and simplify appointments to such positions.

1.

Modification of authorities on appointment of the Under Secretary for Health and the Under Secretary for Benefits

(a)

Under Secretary for Health

(1)

Repeal of term of office

Section 305 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (c). (2)

Repeal of requirement for commission on appointment

Such section is further amended by striking subsection (d). (b)

Under Secretary for Benefits

(1)

Repeal of term of office

Section 306 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (c). (2)

Repeal of requirement for commission on appointment

Such section is further amended by striking subsection (d).