Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012Public Law 112–154, as amendedHonoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012154117–328Statute CompilationUnited States House of RepresentativesOffice of the Legislative Counseltext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.GPO Statute Compilations USLM converter, version 20210527.12023-02-17Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012Andrew Connolly Veterans Housing ActJaney Ensminger Act99801122012-08-06Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012[(Public Law 112–154)][As Amended Through P.L. 117–328, Enacted December 29, 2022][Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 112-154. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps/][Note: While this publication does not represent an official version of any Federal statute, substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. The official version of Federal law is found in the United States Statutes at Large and in the United States Code. The legal effect to be given to the Statutes at Large and the United States Code is established by statute (1 U.S.C. 112, 204).]AN ACTTo amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was contaminated at Camp Lejeune, to improve the provision of housing assistance to veterans and their families, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) [38 U.S.C. 101 note]Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012”.(b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows:Sec. 1.Sec. 2.Sec. 3.TITLE I—Sec. 101.Sec. 102.Sec. 103.Sec. 104.Sec. 105.Sec. 106.Sec. 107.Sec. 108.Sec. 109.Sec. 110.Sec. 111.Sec. 112.Sec. 113.TITLE II—Sec. 201.Sec. 202.Sec. 203.Sec. 204.Sec. 205.Sec. 206.Sec. 207.Sec. 208.Sec. 209.Sec. 210.Sec. 211.TITLE III—Sec. 301.Sec. 302.Sec. 303.Sec. 304.Sec. 305.TITLE IV—Sec. 401.Sec. 402.TITLE V—Sec. 501.Sec. 502.Sec. 503.Sec. 504.Sec. 505.Sec. 506.Sec. 507.Sec. 508.Sec. 509.TITLE VI—Sec. 601.Sec. 602.Sec. 603.Sec. 604.TITLE VII—Sec. 701.Sec. 702.Sec. 703.Sec. 704.Sec. 705.Sec. 706.Sec. 707.Sec. 708.Sec. 709.Sec. 710.SEC. 2. REFERENCES TO TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of title 38, United States Code.SEC. 3. SCORING OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled “Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation” for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HEALTH CARE MATTERS </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s101" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">38 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Janey Ensminger Act</inline></shortTitle>”.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1710">38 U.S.C. 1710</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HOSPITAL CARE AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS STATIONED AT CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Hospital Care and Medical Services for Veterans.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (1) of section 1710(e) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for not fewer than 30 days during the period beginning on January 1, 1957, and ending on December 31, 1987, is eligible for hospital care and medical services under subsection (a)(2)(F) for any of the following illnesses or conditions, notwithstanding that there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that such illnesses or conditions are attributable to such service:</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Esophageal cancer.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Lung cancer.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Breast cancer.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Bladder cancer.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Kidney cancer.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Leukemia.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Multiple myeloma.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Myleodysplasic syndromes.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Renal toxicity.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">“(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Hepatic steatosis.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">“(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Female infertility.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xii">“(xii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Miscarriage.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiii">“(xiii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Scleroderma.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiv">“(xiv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Neurobehavioral effects.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xv">“(xv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2)(B) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or (E)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(E), or (F)</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Family Members.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter VIII of chapter 17 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1787">“SEC. 1787. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1787">38 U.S.C. 1787</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Health care of family members of veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subsection (b), a family member of a veteran described in subparagraph (F) of section 1710(e)(1) of this title who resided at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for not fewer than 30 days during the period described in such subparagraph or who was in utero during such period while the mother of such family member resided at such location shall be eligible for hospital care and medical services furnished by the Secretary for any of the illnesses or conditions described in such subparagraph, notwithstanding that there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude that such illnesses or conditions are attributable to such residence.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may only furnish hospital care and medical services under subsection (a) to the extent and in the amount provided in advance in appropriations Acts for such purpose.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Hospital care and medical services may not be furnished under subsection (a) for an illness or condition of a family member that is found, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Under Secretary for Health, to have resulted from a cause other than the residence of the family member described in that subsection.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide reimbursement for hospital care or medical services provided to a family member under this section only after the family member or the provider of such care or services has exhausted without success all claims and remedies reasonably available to the family member or provider against a third party (as defined in section 1725(f) of this title) for payment of such care or services, including with respect to health-plan contracts (as defined in such section).”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1786 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1787.</designator><label> Health care of family members of veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31 of each of 2013, 2014, and 2015, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the care and services provided under sections and of title 38, United States Code (as added by subsections (a) and (b)(1), respectively).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under paragraph (1) shall set forth the following:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of veterans and family members provided hospital care and medical services under the provisions of law specified in paragraph (1) during the period beginning on October 1, 2012, and ending on the date of such report.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The illnesses, conditions, and disabilities for which care and services have been provided such veterans and family members under such provisions of law during that period.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of veterans and family members who applied for care and services under such provisions of law during that period but were denied, including information on the reasons for such denials.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of veterans and family members who applied for care and services under such provisions of law and are awaiting a decision from the Secretary on eligibility for such care and services as of the date of such report.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1710">38 U.S.C. 1710 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provisions of this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s102/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (F) of section 1710(e)(1) of such title, as added by subsection (a), and section of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (b)(1), shall apply with respect to hospital care and medical services provided on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s103" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY TO WAIVE COLLECTION OF COPAYMENTS FOR TELEHEALTH AND TELEMEDICINE VISITS OF VETERANS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s103/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter III of chapter 17 is amended by inserting after section 1722A the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1722B">“SEC. 1722B. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1722B">38 U.S.C. 1722B</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Copayments: waiver of collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“The Secretary may waive the imposition or collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary.”</content>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s103/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1722A the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1722B.</designator><label> Copayments: waiver of collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of veterans.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF PAYMENTS AND ALLOWANCES FOR BENEFICIARY TRAVEL IN CONNECTION WITH VETERANS RECEIVING CARE FROM VET CENTERS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence an initiative, to run through the date on which the pilot program required by subsection (a) of section 244 of the Joseph Maxwell Cleland and Robert Joseph Dole Memorial Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2022 commences at each of the locations described in subsection (e)(2)(A) of such section, to assess the feasibility and advisability of paying under section 111(a) of title 38, United States Code, the actual necessary expenses of travel or allowances for travel from a residence located in an area that is designated by the Secretary as highly rural to the nearest Vet Center and from such Vet Center to such residence.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than March 31, 2018, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the initiative required by subsection (a).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the individuals who benefitted from payment under the initiative.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any impediments to the Secretary in paying expenses or allowances under the initiative.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of any impediments encountered by individuals in receiving such payments.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of paying such expenses or allowances.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of any fraudulent receipt of payment under the initiative and the recommendations of the Secretary for legislative or administrative action to reduce such fraud.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/b/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate with respect to the payment of expenses or allowances as described in subsection (a).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s104/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Vet Center Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Vet Center</quotedText>” means a center for readjustment counseling and related mental health services for veterans under section of title 38, United States Code.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR NURSING HOME CARE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contracts.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1745(a) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary shall pay each State home for nursing home care at the rate determined under paragraph (2)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary shall enter into a contract (or agreement under section 1720(c)(1) of this title) with each State home for payment by the Secretary for nursing home care provided in the home</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Payment under each contract (or agreement) between the Secretary and a State home under paragraph (1) shall be based on a methodology, developed by the Secretary in consultation with the State home, to adequately reimburse the State home for the care provided by the State home under the contract (or agreement).”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1720(c)(1)(A) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting a semicolon;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new clause:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a provider of services eligible to enter into a contract pursuant to section 1745(a) of this title that is not otherwise described in clause (i) or (ii).”</content>
</clause></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1720">38 U.S.C. 1720 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall apply to care provided on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s105/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance of prior methodology of reimbursement for certain state homes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a State home that provided nursing home care on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act for which the State home was eligible for pay under section of title 38, United States Code, at the request of any State home, the Secretary shall offer to enter into a contract (or agreement described in such section) with such State home under such section, as amended by subsection (a), for payment for nursing home care provided by such State home under such section that reflects the overall methodology of reimbursement for such care that was in effect for such State home on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s106" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPREHENSIVE POLICY ON REPORTING AND TRACKING SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENTS AND OTHER SAFETY INCIDENTS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s106/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter I of chapter 17 is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1709">“SEC. 1709. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1709">38 U.S.C. 1709</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comprehensive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy Required. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30, 2012, the Secretary shall develop and implement a centralized and comprehensive policy on the reporting and tracking of sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents that occur at each medical facility of the Department, including—</chapeau>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">suspected, alleged, attempted, or confirmed cases of sexual assault, regardless of whether such assaults lead to prosecution or conviction;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">criminal and purposefully unsafe acts;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">alcohol or substance abuse related acts (including by employees of the Department); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any kind of event involving alleged or suspected abuse of a patient.</content>
</subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing and implementing a policy under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the effects of such policy on—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the use by veterans of mental health care and substance abuse treatments; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the ability of the Department to refer veterans to such care or treatment.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Scope. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The policy required by subsection (a) shall cover each of the following:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of reporting and tracking sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents, definitions of the terms—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">
‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">safety incident</quotedText>’;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">
‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sexual assault</quotedText>’; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">
‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">sexual assault incident</quotedText>’.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The development and use of specific risk-assessment tools to examine any risks related to sexual assault that a veteran may pose while being treated at a medical facility of the Department, including clear and consistent guidance on the collection of information related to—</chapeau>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the legal history of the veteran; and</content>
</clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the medical record of the veteran.</content>
</clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing and using tools under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider the effects of using such tools on the use by veterans of health care furnished by the Department.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The mandatory training of employees of the Department on security issues, including awareness, preparedness, precautions, and police assistance.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The mandatory implementation, use, and regular testing of appropriate physical security precautions and equipment, including surveillance camera systems, computer-based panic alarm systems, stationary panic alarms, and electronic portable personal panic alarms.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clear, consistent, and comprehensive criteria and guidance with respect to an employee of the Department communicating and reporting sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents to—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">supervisory personnel of the employee at—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a medical facility of the Department;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an office of a Veterans Integrated Service Network; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the central office of the Veterans Health Administration; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a law enforcement official of the Department.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clear and consistent criteria and guidelines with respect to an employee of the Department referring and reporting to the Office of Inspector General of the Department sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents that meet the regulatory criminal threshold prescribed under sections 901 and 902 of this title.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An accountable oversight system within the Veterans Health Administration that includes—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">systematic information sharing of reported sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents among officials of the Administration who have programmatic responsibility; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a centralized reporting, tracking, and monitoring system for such incidents.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Consistent procedures and systems for law enforcement officials of the Department with respect to investigating, tracking, and closing reported sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">“(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Clear and consistent guidance for the clinical management of the treatment of sexual assaults that are reported more than 72 hours after the assault.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Updates to Policy. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall review and revise the policy required by subsection (a) on a periodic basis as the Secretary considers appropriate and in accordance with best practices.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary develops the policy required by subsection (a) and not later than October 1 of each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of the policy.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number and type of sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents reported by each medical facility of the Department;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a detailed description of the implementation of the policy required by subsection (a), including any revisions made to such policy from the previous year; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the effectiveness of such policy on improving the safety and security of the medical facilities of the Department, including the performance measures used to evaluate such effectiveness.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s106/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding after the item relating to section 1708 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1709.</designator><label> Comprehensive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s106/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interim Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the development of the policy required by section of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="107">SEC. 107. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rehabilitation Plans and Services.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1710C is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1), by inserting before the semicolon the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">with the goal of maximizing the individual’s independence</quotedText>”;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(and sustaining improvement in)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">improving</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">behavioral,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">cognitive,</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rehabilitative services and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rehabilitative components</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3)—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">treatments</quotedText>” the first place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">services</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">treatments and</quotedText>” the second place it appears; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">“(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rehabilitative Services Defined. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, and sections 1710D and 1710E of this title, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">rehabilitative services</quotedText>’ includes—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rehabilitative services, as defined in section 1701 of this title;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">treatment and services (which may be of ongoing duration) to sustain, and prevent loss of, functional gains that have been achieved; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other rehabilitative services or supports that may contribute to maximizing an individual’s independence.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rehabilitation Services in Comprehensive Program for Long-term Rehabilitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1710D(a) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and rehabilitative services (as defined in section 1710C of this title)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">long-term care</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">treatment</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rehabilitation Services in Authority for Cooperative Agreements for Use of Non-Department Facilities for Rehabilitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1710E(a) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including rehabilitative services (as defined in section 1710C of this title),</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">medical services</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s107/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">opthamologist</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">ophthalmologist</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s108" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="108">SEC. 108. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TELECONSULTATION AND TELEMEDICINE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s108/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Teleconsultation.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s108/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter I of chapter 17, as amended by section 106(a), is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1709A">“SEC. 1709A. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1709A">38 U.S.C. 1709A</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Teleconsultation </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Teleconsultation. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out an initiative of teleconsultation for the provision of remote mental health and traumatic brain injury assessments in facilities of the Department that are not otherwise able to provide such assessments without contracting with third-party providers or reimbursing providers through a fee basis system.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall, in consultation with appropriate professional societies, promulgate technical and clinical care standards for the use of teleconsultation services within facilities of the Department.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out an initiative under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure that facilities of the Department are able to provide a mental health or traumatic brain injury assessment to a veteran through contracting with a third-party provider or reimbursing a provider through a fee basis system when—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">such facilities are not able to provide such assessment to the veteran without—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such contracting or reimbursement; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">teleconsultation; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing such assessment with such contracting or reimbursement is more clinically appropriate for the veteran than providing such assessment with teleconsultation.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Teleconsultation Defined. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">teleconsultation</quotedText>’ means the use by a health care specialist of telecommunications to assist another health care provider in rendering a diagnosis or treatment.”</content>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s108/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 17 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1709, as added by section 106(b), the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“1709A.</designator><label> Teleconsultation.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s108/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7406">38 U.S.C. 7406 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training in Telemedicine.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s108/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, to the extent feasible, offer medical residents opportunities in training in telemedicine for medical residency programs. The Secretary shall consult with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and with universities with which facilities of the Department have a major affiliation to determine the feasibility and advisability of making telehealth a mandatory component of medical residency programs.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s108/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Telemedicine defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">telemedicine</quotedText>” means the use by a health care provider of telecommunications to assist in the diagnosis or treatment of a patient’s medical condition.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s109" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="109">SEC. 109. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s901">38 U.S.C. 901</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">USE OF SERVICE DOGS ON PROPERTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 901 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not prohibit the use of a covered service dog in any facility or on any property of the Department or in any facility or on any property that receives funding from the Secretary.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this subsection, a covered service dog is a service dog that has been trained by an entity that is accredited by an appropriate accrediting body that evaluates and accredits organizations which train guide or service dogs.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s110" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="110">SEC. 110. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECOGNITION OF RURAL HEALTH RESOURCE CENTERS IN OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7308 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rural Health Resource Centers. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are, in the Office, veterans rural health resource centers that serve as satellite offices for the Office.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The veterans rural health resource centers have purposes as follows:</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To improve the understanding of the Office of the challenges faced by veterans living in rural areas.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To identify disparities in the availability of health care to veterans living in rural areas.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To formulate practices or programs to enhance the delivery of health care to veterans living in rural areas.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To develop special practices and products for the benefit of veterans living in rural areas and for implementation of such practices and products in the Department systemwide.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s111" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="111">SEC. 111. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1729A">38 U.S.C. 1729A note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENTS FOR RECOVERY AND COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CARE COLLECTIONS FUND. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s111/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development and Implementation of Plan for Recovery and Collection.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s111/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop and implement a plan to ensure the recovery and collection of amounts under the provisions of law described in section of title 38, United States Code, for deposit in the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care Collections Fund.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s111/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s111/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An effective process to identify billable fee claims.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s111/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective and practicable policies and procedures that ensure recovery and collection of amounts described in section 1729A(b) of such title.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s111/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The training of employees of the Department, on or before September 30, 2013, who are responsible for the recovery or collection of such amounts to enable such employees to comply with the process required by subparagraph (A) and the policies and procedures required by subparagraph (B).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s111/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fee revenue goals for the Department.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s111/a/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An effective monitoring system to ensure achievement of goals described in subparagraph (D) and compliance with the policies and procedures described in subparagraph (B).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s111/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Monitoring of Third-party Collections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall monitor the recovery and collection of amounts from third parties (as defined in section 1729(i) of such title) for deposit in such fund.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s112" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="112">SEC. 112. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR COPAYMENTS. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1710(f)(2)(B) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">September 30, 2013</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tI/s113" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="113">SEC. 113. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR RECOVERY OF COST OF CERTAIN CARE AND SERVICES. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1729(a)(2)(E) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2013</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HOUSING MATTERS </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s201" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s101">38 U.S.C. 101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Andrew Connolly Veterans Housing Act</inline></shortTitle>”.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s202" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES CAUSING DIFFICULTY WITH AMBULATING. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s202/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 2101(a) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A veteran is described in this paragraph if the veteran—</chapeau>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is entitled to compensation under chapter 11 of this title for a permanent and total service-connected disability that meets any of the criteria described in subparagraph (B); or</content>
</clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">served in the Armed Forces on or after September 11, 2001, and is entitled to compensation under chapter 11 of this title for a permanent service-connected disability that meets the criterion described in subparagraph (C).</content>
</clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The criteria described in this subparagraph are as follows:</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The disability is due to the loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The disability is due to—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">blindness in both eyes, having only light perception, plus (ii) loss or loss of use of one lower extremity.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The disability is due to the loss or loss of use of one lower extremity together with—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">residuals of organic disease or injury; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the loss or loss of use of one upper extremity,</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph><continuation role="paragraph" style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text">which so affect the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair.</continuation>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The disability is due to the loss, or loss of use, of both upper extremities such as to preclude use of the arms at or above the elbows.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The disability is due to a severe burn injury (as determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary).</content>
</paragraph>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The criterion described in this subparagraph is that the disability—</content>
</subsection>
<subsection class="leftIndentIncrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">was incurred on or after September 11, 2001; and</content>
</subsection>
<subsection class="leftIndentIncrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is due to the loss or loss of use of one or more lower extremities which so affects the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude ambulating without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair.”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s202/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2101">38 U.S.C. 2101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2012.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s202/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sunset.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 2101 is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s202/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to paragraph (3)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to paragraphs (3) and (4)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s202/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary’s authority to furnish assistance under paragraph (1) to a disabled veteran described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii) shall apply only with respect to applications for such assistance approved by the Secretary on or before September 30, 2013.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s203" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS WITH VISION IMPAIRMENT. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s203/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 2101(b) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A veteran is described in this paragraph if the veteran is entitled to compensation under chapter 11 of this title for a service-connected disability that meets any of the following criteria:</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The disability is due to blindness in both eyes, having central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a standard correcting lens. For the purposes of this subparagraph, an eye with a limitation in the fields of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees shall be considered as having a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A permanent and total disability that includes the anatomical loss or loss of use of both hands.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A permanent and total disability that is due to a severe burn injury (as so determined).”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s203/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2101">38 U.S.C. 2101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2012.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s204" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REVISED LIMITATIONS ON ASSISTANCE FURNISHED FOR ACQUISITION AND ADAPTATION OF HOUSING FOR DISABLED VETERANS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s204/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (d) of section 2102 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d)</num><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The aggregate amount of assistance available to an individual under section 2101(a) of this title shall be limited to $63,780.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The aggregate amount of assistance available to an individual under section 2101(b) of this title shall be limited to $12,756.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No veteran may receive more than three grants of assistance under this chapter.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s204/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2102">38 U.S.C. 2102 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to assistance provided under sections 2101(a), 2101(b), and 2102A of title 38, United States Code, after such date.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s204/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2102">38 U.S.C. 2102 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance of Higher Rates.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall not be construed to decrease the aggregate amount of assistance available to an individual under the sections described in subsection (b), as most recently increased by the Secretary pursuant to section 2102(e) of such title.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s205" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENTS TO ASSISTANCE FOR DISABLED VETERANS RESIDING IN HOUSING OWNED BY A FAMILY MEMBER. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s205/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increased Assistance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 2102A is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s205/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$14,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$28,000</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s205/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$2,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$5,000</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s205/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indexing of Levels of Assistance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such subsection is further amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s205/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s205/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the matter before subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s205/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective on October 1 of each year (beginning in 2012), the Secretary shall use the same percentage calculated pursuant to section 2102(e) of this title to increase the amounts described in paragraph (1) of this subsection.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s205/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Authority for Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (e) of such section is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2022</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s205/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2102A">38 U.S.C. 2102A note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to assistance furnished in accordance with section of title 38, United States Code, on or after that date.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s206" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="206">SEC. 206. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOUSING LOAN GUARANTEES FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES OF CERTAIN TOTALLY DISABLED VETERANS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s206/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3701(b) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran</quotedText>’ also includes, for purposes of home loans, the surviving spouse of a veteran who died and who was in receipt of or entitled to receive (or but for the receipt of retired or retirement pay was entitled to receive) compensation at the time of death for a service-connected disability rated totally disabling if—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the disability was continuously rated totally disabling for a period of 10 or more years immediately preceding death;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the disability was continuously rated totally disabling for a period of not less than five years from the date of such veteran’s discharge or other release from active duty; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the veteran was a former prisoner of war who died after September 30, 1999, and the disability was continuously rated totally disabling for a period of not less than one year immediately preceding death.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s206/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a loan guaranteed after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s206/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3701">38 U.S.C. 3701 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clarification With Respect to Certain Fees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fees shall be collected under section of title 38, United States Code, from a person described in paragraph (6) of section 3701(b) of such title, as added by subsection (a) of this section, in the same manner as such fees are collected from a person described in paragraph (2) of section 3701(b) of such title.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s207" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="207">SEC. 207. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OCCUPANCY OF PROPERTY BY DEPENDENT CHILD OF VETERAN FOR PURPOSES OF MEETING OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOUSING LOANS. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 3704(c) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case in which a veteran is in active-duty status as a member of the Armed Forces and is unable to occupy a property because of such status, the occupancy requirements of this chapter shall be considered to be satisfied if—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the spouse of the veteran occupies or intends to occupy the property as a home and the spouse makes the certification required by paragraph (1) of this subsection; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a dependent child of the veteran occupies or will occupy the property as a home and the veteran’s attorney-in-fact or legal guardian of the dependent child makes the certification required by paragraph (1) of this subsection.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s208" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">SEC. 208. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAKING PERMANENT PROJECT FOR GUARANTEEING OF ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3707(a) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">demonstration project under this section during fiscal years 1993 through 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">project under this section</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s209" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="209">SEC. 209. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MAKING PERMANENT PROJECT FOR INSURING HYBRID ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3707A(a) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">demonstration project under this section during fiscal years 2004 through 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">project under this section</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s210" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="210">SEC. 210. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WAIVER OF LOAN FEE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITY RATINGS ISSUED DURING PRE-DISCHARGE PROGRAMS. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 3729(c) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A veteran described in subparagraph (B) shall be treated as receiving compensation for purposes of this subsection as of the date of the rating described in such subparagraph without regard to whether an effective date of the award of compensation is established as of that date.</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A veteran described in this subparagraph is a veteran who is rated eligible to receive compensation—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as the result of a pre-discharge disability examination and rating; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">based on a pre-discharge review of existing medical evidence (including service medical and treatment records) that results in the issuance of a memorandum rating.”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES FOR ENHANCED-USE LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supportive Housing Defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8161 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">supportive housing</quotedText>’ means housing that engages tenants in on-site and community-based support services for veterans or their families that are at risk of homelessness or are homeless. Such term may include the following:</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Transitional housing.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Single-room occupancy.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Permanent housing.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congregate living housing.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Independent living housing.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Assisted living housing.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Other modalities of housing.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification of Limitations on Enhanced Use Leases.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section 8162(a) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may enter into an enhanced-use lease only for the provision of supportive housing and the lease is not inconsistent with and will not adversely affect the mission of the Department.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8162">38 U.S.C. 8162 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (2) of section of title 38, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1), shall take effect on January 1, 2012, and shall apply with respect to enhanced-use leases entered into on or after such date.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Previous leases.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any enhanced-use lease that the Secretary has entered into prior to the date described in subparagraph (A) shall be subject to the provisions of subchapter V of chapter 81 of such title, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration for and Terms of Enhanced-use Leases.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8162(b) is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A) If the Secretary</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under subparagraph (A).</quotedText>” and inserting the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">If the Secretary has determined that a property should be leased to another party through an enhanced-use lease, the Secretary shall, at the Secretary’s discretion, select the party with whom the lease will be entered into using such selection procedures as the Secretary considers appropriate.</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For any enhanced-use lease entered into by the Secretary, the lease consideration provided to the Secretary shall consist solely of cash at fair value as determined by the Secretary.</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall receive no other type of consideration for an enhanced-use lease besides cash.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may enter into an enhanced-use lease without receiving consideration.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary to</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">use minor</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary to use minor</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms of an enhanced-use lease may not provide for any acquisition, contract, demonstration, exchange, grant, incentive, procurement, sale, other transaction authority, service agreement, use agreement, lease, or lease-back by the Secretary or Federal Government.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not enter into an enhanced-use lease without certification in advance in writing by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget that such lease complies with the requirements of this subchapter.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8162">38 U.S.C. 8162 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (3) of section 8162(b), as amended by paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection, shall take effect on January 1, 2012, and shall apply with respect to enhanced-use leases entered into on or after such date.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibited Enhanced-use Leases.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8162(c) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (2); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disposition of Leased Property.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 8164 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A disposition under this section may be made in return for cash at fair value as the Secretary determines is in the best interest of the United States and upon such other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate.”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Amounts Received for Disposition of Leased Property.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8165(a)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">in the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Fund established under section 8118 of this title</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">into the Department of Veterans Affairs Construction, Major Projects account or Construction, Minor Projects account, as the Secretary considers appropriate</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction Standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8166 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8166">“SEC. 8166. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction standards </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">“The construction, alteration, repair, remodeling, or improvement of a property that is the subject of an enhanced-use lease shall be carried out so as to comply with all applicable provisions of Federal, State, and local law relating to land use, building standards, permits, and inspections.”</content>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemption From State and Local Taxes.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8167 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8167">“SEC. 8167. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exemption from State and local taxes </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Improvements and Operations Not Exempted. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The improvements and operations on land leased by a person with an enhanced-use lease from the Secretary shall be subject to all applicable provisions of Federal, State, or local law relating to taxation, fees, and assessments.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Underlying Fee Title Interest Exempted. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The underlying fee title interest of the United States in any land subject to an enhanced-use lease shall not be subject, directly or indirectly, to any provision of State or local law relating to taxation, fees, or assessments.”</content>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Reports.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/i/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter V of chapter 81 is amended by inserting after section 8167 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8168">“SEC. 8168. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8168">38 U.S.C. 8168</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual reports </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Administration of Leases. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report identifying the actions taken by the Secretary to implement and administer enhanced-use leases.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Lease Consideration. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each year, as part of the annual budget submission of the President to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a detailed report of the consideration received by the Secretary for each enhanced-use lease under this subchapter, along with an overview of how the Secretary is utilizing such consideration to support veterans.”</content>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/i/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8168">38 U.S.C. 8168 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements of initial report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The first report submitted by the Secretary under section of title 38, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), shall include a summary of those measures the Secretary is taking to address the following recommendations from the February 9, 2012, audit report of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General on enhanced-use leases under subchapter V of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/i/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Improve standards to ensure complete lease agreements are negotiated in line with strategic goals of the Department of Veterans Affairs.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/i/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Institute improved policies and procedures to govern activities such as monitoring enhanced-use lease projects and calculating, classifying, and reporting on enhanced-use lease benefits and expenses.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/i/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Recalculate and update enhanced-use lease expenses and benefits reported in the most recent Enhanced-Use Lease Consideration Report of the Department.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/i/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Establish improved oversight mechanisms to ensure major enhanced-use lease project decisions are documented and maintained in accordance with policy.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/i/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Establish improved criteria to measure timeliness and performance in enhanced-use lease project development and execution.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/i/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Establish improved criteria and guidelines for assessing projects to determine whether they are or remain viable candidates for enhanced-use leases.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/i/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 81 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8167 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“8168.</designator><label> Annual reports.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Expiration of Authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 8169 is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2011</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2023</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tII/s211/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s8161">38 U.S.C. 8161 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this section, the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">HOMELESS MATTERS </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ENHANCEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE PROGRAMS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enhancement of Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2011 is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">expansion, remodeling, or alteration of existing buildings, or acquisition of facilities,</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">new construction of facilities, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of existing facilities, or acquisition of facilities,</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the first sentence, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A grant</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) A grant</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the second sentence of paragraph (1), as designated by subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The amount</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not deny an application from an entity that seeks a grant under this section to carry out a project described in subsection (b)(1)(A) solely on the basis that the entity proposes to use funding from other private or public sources, if the entity demonstrates that a private nonprofit organization will provide oversight and site control for the project.</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">private nonprofit organization</quotedText>’ means the following:</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An incorporated private institution, organization, or foundation—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that has received, or has temporary clearance to receive, tax-exempt status under paragraph (2), (3), or (19) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which no part of the net earnings of the institution, organization, or foundation inures to the benefit of any member, founder, or contributor of the institution, organization, or foundation; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that the Secretary determines is financially responsible.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A for-profit limited partnership or limited liability company, the sole general partner or manager of which is an organization that is described by subclauses (I) through (III) of clause (i).</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A corporation wholly owned and controlled by an organization that is described by subclauses (I) through (III) of clause (i).”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2011">38 U.S.C. 2011 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant and Per Diem Payments.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study and development of fiscal controls and payment method.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">complete a study of all matters relating to the method used by the Secretary to make per diem payments under section of title 38, United States Code, including changes anticipated by the Secretary in the cost of furnishing services to homeless veterans and accounting for costs of providing such services in various geographic areas;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop more effective and efficient procedures for fiscal control and fund accounting by recipients of grants under sections 2011, 2012, and 2061 of such title; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/b/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop a more effective and efficient method for adequately reimbursing recipients of grants under section 2011 of such title for services furnished to homeless veterans.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the method required by paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary may consider payments and grants received by recipients of grants described in such paragraph from other departments and agencies of Federal and local governments and from private entities.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the findings of the Secretary with respect to the study required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the methods developed under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of such paragraph; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s301/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any recommendations of the Secretary for revising the method described in subparagraph (A) of such paragraph and any legislative action the Secretary considers necessary to implement such method.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s302" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="302">SEC. 302. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR PROVISION OF TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION TO CERTAIN VETERANS TO INCLUDE PROVISION OF TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION TO HOMELESS VETERANS WHO ARE NOT SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2031(a) is amended in the matter before paragraph (1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and to</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="303">SEC. 303. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF GRANT PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS VETERANS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of Entities Eligible for Comprehensive Service Program Grants and Per Diem Payments for Services to Homeless Veterans.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (a) of section 2061 is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to grant and per diem providers</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to entities eligible for grants and per diem payments under sections 2011 and 2012 of this title</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by those facilities and providers</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by those facilities and entities</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of Male Homeless Veterans With Minor Dependents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of such section is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including women who have care of minor dependents</quotedText>”;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or</quotedText>”;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; or</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals who have care of minor dependents.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Provision of Services to Dependents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such section is further amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s303/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision of Services to Dependents. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A recipient of a grant under subsection (a) may use amounts under the grant to provide services directly to a dependent of a homeless veteran with special needs who is under the care of such homeless veteran while such homeless veteran receives services from the grant recipient under this section.”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="304">SEC. 304. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2041">38 U.S.C. 2041 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COLLABORATION IN PROVISION OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HOMELESS VETERANS IN SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID5A59441C5CC44838B390FB9AE7B51E86" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">1</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall consider entering into contracts or agreements, under sections and of title 38, United States Code, with eligible entities to collaborate with the Secretary in the provision of case management services to covered veterans as part of the supported housing program carried out under section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437f/o/19" style="-uslm-dtd:external-xref">42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19)</ref>) to ensure that the homeless veterans facing the most significant difficulties in obtaining suitable housing receive the assistance they require to obtain such housing.</content><footnote id="ID5A59441C5CC44838B390FB9AE7B51E86" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">For a version of law for subsections (a) and (b) of section 304, as amended by section 4207(a) of Public Law 116–315 and effective on October 1, 2021, see note below.</p></footnote>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b)<ref class="footnoteRef" style="-uslm-dtd:dangling-footnote-ref">1</ref> </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Veterans.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, a covered veteran is any veteran who, at the time of receipt of a housing voucher under such section 8(o)(19)—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">requires the assistance of a case manager in obtaining suitable housing with such voucher; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is having difficulty obtaining the amount of such assistance the veteran requires, including because—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the veteran resides in an area that has a shortage of low-income housing and because of such shortage the veteran requires more assistance from a case manager than the Secretary otherwise provides;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the location in which the veteran resides is located at such distance from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs as makes the provision of case management services by the Secretary to such veteran impractical; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the veteran resides in an area where veterans who receive case management services from the Secretary under such section have a significantly lower average rate of successfully obtaining suitable housing than the average rate of successfully obtaining suitable housing for all veterans receiving such services.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Note: Effective on October 1, 2021, section 4207(a) of Public Law 116–315 provides for amendments to subsections (a) and (b) of section 304. Upon such date, section 304(a) and (b) (as so amended) will read as follows:<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a" inEffect="false" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><paragraph class="inline leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall consider entering into contracts or agreements, under sections and of title 38, United States Code, with eligible entities to collaborate with the Secretary in the provision of case management services to covered veterans as part of the supported housing program carried out under section 8(o)(19) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1437f/o/19" style="-uslm-dtd:external-xref">42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)(19)</ref>) to ensure that the homeless veterans facing the most significant difficulties in obtaining suitable housing receive the assistance they require to obtain such housing.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="USC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The director of each covered medical center shall seek to enter into one or more contracts or agreements described in paragraph (1).</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any contract or agreement under subparagraph (A) may require that each case manager employed by an eligible entity who performs services under the contract or agreement has credentials equivalent to the credentials required for a case manager of the Department. </content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C)</num><clause class="inline leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may waive the requirement under subparagraph (A) with respect to a covered medical center if the Secretary determines that fulfilling such requirement is infeasible. </content></clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease3" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary grants a waiver under clause (i), the Secretary shall, not later than 90 days after granting such waiver, submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report containing— </chapeau>
<subclause class="leftIndentDecrease3" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/C/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an explanation of the determination made under clause (i);</content>
</subclause>
<subclause class="leftIndentDecrease3" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/C/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan to increase the number of case managers of the Department; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause class="leftIndentDecrease3" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/C/ii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a plan for the covered medical center to increase use of housing vouchers allocated to that medical center under the program described in paragraph (1). </content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this paragraph, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">covered medical center</term>” means a medical center of the Department with respect to which the Secretary determines that—</chapeau>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">more than 15 percent of all housing vouchers allocated to that medical center under the program described in paragraph (1) during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which such determination was made were unused due to a lack of case management services provided by the Secretary; and</content>
</clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease2" identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/a/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one or more case manager positions have been vacant for at least nine consecutive months immediately preceding the date of such determination.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/b" inEffect="false" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Veterans.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, a covered veteran is any veteran who, at the time of receipt of a housing voucher under such section 8(o)(19)—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">requires the assistance of a case manager in obtaining suitable housing with such voucher; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is having difficulty obtaining the amount of such assistance the veteran requires.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligible Entities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this section, an eligible entity is any State or local government agency, tribal organization (as such term is defined in section 4 of the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s450b" style="-uslm-dtd:external-xref">25 U.S.C. 450b</ref>)), or nonprofit organization that—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">under a contract or agreement described in subsection (a), agrees—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure access to case management services by covered veterans on an as-needed basis;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to maintain referral networks for covered veterans for purposes of assisting covered veterans in demonstrating eligibility for assistance and additional services under entitlement and assistance programs available for covered veterans, and to otherwise aid covered veterans in obtaining such assistance and services;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure the confidentiality of records maintained by the entity on covered veterans receiving services through the supported housing program described in subsection (a);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to establish such procedures for fiscal control and fund accounting as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs considers appropriate to ensure proper disbursement and accounting of funds under a contract or agreement entered into by the entity as described in subsection (a);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to submit to the Secretary each year, in such form and such manner as the Secretary may require, a report on the collaboration undertaken by the entity under a contract or agreement described in such subsection during the most recent fiscal year, including a description of, for the year covered by the report—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the services and assistance provided to covered veterans as part of such collaboration;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the process by which covered veterans were referred to the entity for such services and assistance;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1/E/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the specific goals jointly set by the entity and the Secretary for the provision of such services and assistance and whether the entity achieved such goals; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1/E/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the average length of time taken by a covered veteran who received such services and assistance to successfully obtain suitable housing and the average retention rate of such a veteran in such housing; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/1/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to meet such other requirements as the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of providing assistance to covered veterans in obtaining suitable housing; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2)<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID620E2F34505F4C86A326E7E4FBE824D0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">2</ref> </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">has demonstrated experience in—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifying and serving homeless veterans, especially those who have the greatest difficulty obtaining suitable housing;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing case management services to veterans for obtaining suitable housing at varying locations nationwide or in the area or areas similar to where the services will be provided under the relevant contract or agreement;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">working collaboratively with the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Housing and Urban Development;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting outreach to, and maintaining relationships with, landlords to encourage and facilitate participation by landlords in supported housing programs similar to the supported housing program described in subsection (a);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mediating disputes between landlords and veterans receiving assistance under such supported housing program; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/c/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carrying out such other activities as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs considers appropriate.</content>
</subparagraph><footnote id="ID620E2F34505F4C86A326E7E4FBE824D0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 306 of division U of Public Law 117–328 provides for amendments to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Section 304(c)(2)(A)</quotedText>” in the matter preceding paragraph (1) of such section 306 which should have been to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Section 304(c)(2)</quotedText>”. </p></footnote>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In considering entering into contracts or agreements as described in subsection (a), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall consult with—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">third parties that provide services as part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development continuum of care.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Assistance for Collaborating Entities.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide training and technical assistance to entities with whom the Secretary collaborates in the provision of case management services to veterans as part of the supported housing program described in subsection (a).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide training and technical assistance under paragraph (1) through the award of grants or contracts to appropriate public and nonprofit private entities.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the Secretary in the Medical Services account in a year, $500,000 shall be available to the Secretary in that year to carry out this subsection.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 545 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the collaboration between the Secretary and eligible entities in the provision of case management services as described in subsection (a) during the most recently completed fiscal year.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include, for the period covered by the report, the following:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A discussion of each case in which a contract or agreement described in subsection (a) was considered by the Secretary, including a description of whether or not and why the Secretary chose or did not choose to enter into such contract or agreement.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number and types of eligible entities with whom the Secretary has entered into a contract or agreement as described in subsection (a).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the geographic regions in which such entities provide case management services as described in such subsection.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the number and types of covered veterans who received case management services from such entities under such contracts or agreements.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the performance of each eligible entity with whom the Secretary entered into a contract or agreement as described in subsection (a).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the benefits to covered veterans of such contracts and agreements.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A discussion of the benefits of increasing the ratio of case managers to recipients of vouchers under the supported housing program described in such subsection to veterans who reside in rural areas.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s304/f/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Secretary considers appropriate for the improvement of collaboration in the provision of case management services under such supported housing program.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s305" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="305">SEC. 305. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSIONS OF PREVIOUSLY FULLY FUNDED AUTHORITIES AFFECTING HOMELESS VETERANS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s305/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comprehensive Service Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2013 is amended by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$250,000,000 for fiscal year 2013.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$150,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each subsequent fiscal year.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s305/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2021(e)(1)(F) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2013</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s305/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Financial Assistance for Supportive Services for Very Low-income Veteran Families in Permanent Housing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2044(e)(1) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$300,000,000 for fiscal year 2013.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIII/s305/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant Program for Homeless Veterans With Special Needs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2061(c)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through 2012</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">through 2013</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EDUCATION MATTERS </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s401" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE BOTH SURVIVORS’ AND DEPENDENTS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER VETERANS AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s401/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Aggregate Amount Available.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3695 is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s401/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(4), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">35,</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s401/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The aggregate period for which any person may receive assistance under chapter 35 of this title, on the one hand, and any of the provisions of law referred to in subsection (a), on the other hand, may not exceed 81 months (or the part-time equivalent thereof).”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s401/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3695">38 U.S.C. 3695 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2013, and shall not operate to revive any entitlement to assistance under chapter 35 of title 38, United States Code, or the provisions of law referred to in section 3695(a) of such title, as in effect on the day before such date, that was terminated by reason of the operation of section 3695(a) of such title, as so in effect, before such date.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s401/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3695">38 U.S.C. 3695 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revival of Entitlement Reduced by Prior Utilization of Chapter 35 Assistance.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s401/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), in the case of an individual whose period of entitlement to assistance under a provision of law referred to in section of title 38, United States Code (other than chapter 35 of such title), as in effect on September 30, 2013, was reduced under such section 3695(a), as so in effect, by reason of the utilization of entitlement to assistance under chapter 35 of such title before October 1, 2013, the period of entitlement to assistance of such individual under such provision shall be determined without regard to any entitlement so utilized by the individual under chapter 35 of such title.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s401/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The maximum period of entitlement to assistance of an individual under paragraph (1) may not exceed 81 months.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s402" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ANNUAL REPORTS ON POST-9/11 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND SURVIVORS’ AND DEPENDENTS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s402/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports Required.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s402/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter III of chapter 33 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3325">“SEC. 3325. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3325">38 U.S.C. 3325</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting requirement </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each academic year—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on the operation of the program provided for in this chapter; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the operation of the program provided for in this chapter and the program provided for under chapter 35 of this title.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of Secretary of Defense Reports. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Defense shall include in each report submitted under this section—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">information—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">indicating the extent to which the benefit levels provided under this chapter are adequate to achieve the purposes of inducing individuals to enter and remain in the Armed Forces and of providing an adequate level of financial assistance to help meet the cost of pursuing a program of education;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">indicating whether it is necessary for the purposes of maintaining adequate levels of well-qualified active-duty personnel in the Armed Forces to continue to offer the opportunity for educational assistance under this chapter to individuals who have not yet entered active-duty service; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describing the efforts under section 3323(b) of this title to inform members of the Armed Forces of the active duty service requirements for entitlement to educational assistance under this chapter and the results from such efforts; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such recommendations for administrative and legislative changes regarding the provision of educational assistance to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and their dependents, as the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Reports. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include in each report submitted under this section—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">information concerning the level of utilization of educational assistance and of expenditures under this chapter and under chapter 35 of this title;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appropriate student outcome measures, such as the number of credit hours, certificates, degrees, and other qualifications earned by beneficiaries under this chapter and chapter 35 of this title during the academic year covered by the report; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such recommendations for administrative and legislative changes regarding the provision of educational assistance to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and their dependents, as the Secretary considers appropriate.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No report shall be required under this section after January 1, 2021.”</content>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s402/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 3324 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“3325.</designator><label> Reporting requirement.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s402/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3325">38 U.S.C. 3325 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deadline for submittal of first report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The first reports required under section of title 38, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), shall be submitted by not later than November 1, 2013.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s402/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Repeal of Report on All Volunteer-Force Educational Assistance Program.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s402/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 30 is amended by striking section 3036.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tIV/s402/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by striking the item relating to section 3036.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BENEFITS MATTERS </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s501" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTOMATIC WAIVER OF AGENCY OF ORIGINAL JURISDICTION REVIEW OF NEW EVIDENCE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s501/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 7105 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e)</num><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If, either at the time or after the agency of original jurisdiction receives a substantive appeal, the claimant or the claimant’s representative, if any, submits evidence to either the agency of original jurisdiction or the Board of Veterans’ Appeals for consideration in connection with the issue or issues with which disagreement has been expressed, such evidence shall be subject to initial review by the Board unless the claimant or the claimant’s representative, as the case may be, requests in writing that the agency of original jurisdiction initially review such evidence.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A request for review of evidence under paragraph (1) shall accompany the submittal of the evidence.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s501/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s7105">38 U.S.C. 7105 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (e) of such section, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to claims for which a substantive appeal is filed on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PERSONS TO SIGN CLAIMS FILED WITH SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ON BEHALF OF CLAIMANTS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5101 is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">A specific</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) A specific</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If an individual has not attained the age of 18 years, is mentally incompetent, or is physically unable to sign a form, a form filed under paragraph (1) for the individual may be signed by a court-appointed representative, a person who is responsible for the care of the individual, including a spouse or other relative, or an attorney in fact or agent authorized to act on behalf of the individual under a durable power of attorney. If the individual is in the care of an institution, the manager or principal officer of the institution may sign the form.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (c)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, signs a form on behalf of an individual to apply for,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">who applies for</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, or TIN in the case that the person is not an individual,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of such person</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">dependent</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">claimant, dependent,</quotedText>”; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or TIN</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">social security number</quotedText>” each place it appears; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">mentally incompetent</quotedText>’ with respect to an individual means that the individual lacks the mental capacity—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide substantially accurate information needed to complete a form; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to certify that the statements made on a form are true and complete.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">TIN</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 7701(a)(41) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s502/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5101">38 U.S.C. 5101 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to claims filed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s503" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">IMPROVEMENT OF PROCESS FOR FILING JOINTLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION.</heading>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s5105" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5105">SEC. 5105 </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s5105/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s5105/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>” the first place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">may</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s5105/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Each such form</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Such forms</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s5105/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">on such a form</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">on any document indicating an intent to apply for survivor benefits</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS FOR BENEFITS UNDER LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5103 is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)(1)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Upon receipt of a complete or substantially complete application, the</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">notify</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">provide to</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">by the most effective means available, including electronic communication or notification in writing, notice</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of any information</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section shall require the Secretary to provide notice for a subsequent claim that is filed while a previous claim is pending if the notice previously provided for such pending claim—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provides sufficient notice of the information and evidence necessary to substantiate such subsequent claim; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">was sent within one year of the date on which the subsequent claim was filed.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall not apply to any claim or issue where the Secretary may award the maximum benefit in accordance with this title based on the evidence of record.</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">maximum benefit</quotedText>’ means the highest evaluation assignable in accordance with the evidence of record, as long as such evidence is adequate for rating purposes and sufficient to grant the earliest possible effective date in accordance with section 5110 of this title.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5103">38 U.S.C. 5103 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in the amendments made by subsection (a) shall be construed as eliminating any requirement with respect to the contents of a notice under section of title 38, United States Code, that is required under regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (a)(2) of such section as of the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5103">38 U.S.C. 5103 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to notification obligations of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on or after such date.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s504/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction regarding applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to require the Secretary to carry out notification procedures in accordance with requirements of section of title 38, United States Code, as in effect on the day before the effective date established in paragraph (1) on or after such effective date.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s505" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DUTY TO ASSIST CLAIMANTS IN OBTAINING PRIVATE RECORDS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s505/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of section 5103A is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistance in Obtaining Private Records. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As part of the assistance provided under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make reasonable efforts to obtain relevant private records that the claimant adequately identifies to the Secretary.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever the Secretary, after making such reasonable efforts, is unable to obtain all of the relevant records sought, the Secretary shall notify the claimant that the Secretary is unable to obtain records with respect to the claim. Such a notification shall—</chapeau>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify the records the Secretary is unable to obtain;</content>
</clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">briefly explain the efforts that the Secretary made to obtain such records; and</content>
</clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">explain that the Secretary will decide the claim based on the evidence of record but that this section does not prohibit the submission of records at a later date if such submission is otherwise allowed.</content>
</clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make not less than two requests to a custodian of a private record in order for an effort to obtain relevant private records to be treated as reasonable under this section, unless it is made evident by the first request that a second request would be futile in obtaining such records.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This section shall not apply if the evidence of record allows for the Secretary to award the maximum benefit in accordance with this title based on the evidence of record.</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">maximum benefit</quotedText>’ means the highest evaluation assignable in accordance with the evidence of record, as long as such evidence is adequate for rating purposes and sufficient to grant the earliest possible effective date in accordance with section 5110 of this title.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, the Secretary—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall encourage claimants to submit relevant private medical records of the claimant to the Secretary if such submission does not burden the claimant; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in obtaining relevant private records under paragraph (1), may require the claimant to authorize the Secretary to obtain such records if such authorization is required to comply with Federal, State, or local law.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s505/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Records.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of such section is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Obtaining Records for Compensation Claims. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a claim for disability compensation, the assistance provided by the Secretary under this section shall include obtaining the following records if relevant to the claim:</chapeau>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The claimant’s service medical records and, if the claimant has furnished the Secretary information sufficient to locate such records, other relevant records pertaining to the claimant’s active military, naval, or air service that are held or maintained by a governmental entity.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Records of relevant medical treatment or examination of the claimant at Department health-care facilities or at the expense of the Department, if the claimant furnishes information sufficient to locate those records.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any other relevant records held by any Federal department or agency that the claimant adequately identifies and authorizes the Secretary to obtain.</content>
</subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever the Secretary attempts to obtain records from a Federal department or agency under this subsection, the efforts to obtain those records shall continue until the records are obtained unless it is reasonably certain that such records do not exist or that further efforts to obtain those records would be futile.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s505/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5103A">38 U.S.C. 5103A note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s505/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to assistance obligations of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on or after such date.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s505/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to require the Secretary to carry out assistance in accordance with requirements of section of title 38, United States Code, as in effect on the day before the effective date established in paragraph (1) on or after such effective date.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s506" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5110">38 U.S.C. 5110</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORITY FOR RETROACTIVE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR AWARDS OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATIONS THAT ARE FULLY-DEVELOPED AT SUBMITTAL. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5110(b) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s506/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s506/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2):<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The effective date of an award of disability compensation to a veteran who submits an application therefor that sets forth an original claim that is fully-developed (as determined by the Secretary) as of the date of submittal shall be fixed in accordance with the facts found, but shall not be earlier than the date that is one year before the date of receipt of the application.</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this paragraph, an original claim is an initial claim filed by a veteran for disability compensation.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This paragraph shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 and shall not apply with respect to claims filed after the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of such Act.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s507" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="507">SEC. 507. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF MONTH OF DEATH BENEFIT FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES OF VETERANS WHO DIE WHILE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION OR PENSION. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s507/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Surviving Spouse Benefit for Month of Veteran’s Death.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsections (a) and (b) of section 5310 are amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A surviving spouse of a veteran is entitled to a benefit for the month of the veteran’s death if—</chapeau>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">at the time of the veteran’s death, the veteran was receiving compensation or pension under chapter 11 or 15 of this title; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the veteran is determined for purposes of section 5121 or 5121A of this title as having been entitled to receive compensation or pension under chapter 11 or 15 of this title for the month of the veteran’s death.</content>
</subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of the benefit under paragraph (1) is the amount that the veteran would have received under chapter 11 or 15 of this title, as the case may be, for the month of the veteran’s death had the veteran not died.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Claims Pending Adjudication. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a claim for entitlement to compensation or additional compensation under chapter 11 of this title or pension or additional pension under chapter 15 of this title is pending at the time of a veteran’s death and the check or other payment issued to the veteran’s surviving spouse under subsection (a) is less than the amount of the benefit the veteran would have been entitled to for the month of death pursuant to the adjudication of the pending claim, an amount equal to the difference between the amount to which the veteran would have been entitled to receive under chapter 11 or 15 of this title for the month of the veteran’s death had the veteran not died and the amount of the check or other payment issued to the surviving spouse shall be treated in the same manner as an accrued benefit under section 5121 of this title.”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s507/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Month of Death Benefit Exempt From Delayed Commencement of Payment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 5111(c)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">apply to</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">death occurred</quotedText>” and inserting the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">not apply to payments made pursuant to section 5310 of this title</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s507/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s5111">38 U.S.C. 5111 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, and shall apply with respect to deaths that occur on or after that date.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s508" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="508">SEC. 508. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INCREASE IN RATE OF PENSION FOR DISABLED VETERANS MARRIED TO ONE ANOTHER AND BOTH OF WHOM REQUIRE REGULAR AID AND ATTENDANCE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s508/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1521(f)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$30,480</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$32,433</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s508/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1521">38 U.S.C. 1521 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s509" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="509">SEC. 509. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENTS OF EXPENSES FROM DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL INCOME WITH RESPECT TO PENSIONS FOR VETERANS AND SURVIVING SPOUSES AND CHILDREN OF VETERANS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s509/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (5) of section of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">payments regarding reimbursements of any kind (including insurance settlement payments) for expenses related to the repayment, replacement, or repair of equipment, vehicles, items, money, or property resulting from—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any accident (as defined by the Secretary), but the amount excluded under this subclause shall not exceed the greater of the fair market value or reasonable replacement value of the equipment or vehicle involved at the time immediately preceding the accident;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any theft or loss (as defined by the Secretary), but the amount excluded under this subclause shall not exceed the greater of the fair market value or reasonable replacement value of the item or the amount of the money (including legal tender of the United States or of a foreign country) involved at the time immediately preceding the theft or loss; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any casualty loss (as defined by the Secretary), but the amount excluded under this subclause shall not exceed the greater of the fair market value or reasonable replacement value of the property involved at the time immediately preceding the casualty loss;”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tV/s509/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s1503">38 U.S.C. 1503 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MEMORIAL, BURIAL, AND CEMETERY MATTERS </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s601" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROHIBITION ON DISRUPTIONS OF FUNERALS OF MEMBERS OR FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s601/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s1388">18 U.S.C. 1388 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose and Authority.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s601/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of this section is to provide necessary and proper support for the recruitment and retention of the Armed Forces and militia employed in the service of the United States by protecting the dignity of the service of the members of such Forces and militia, and by protecting the privacy of their immediate family members and other attendees during funeral services for such members.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s601/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Constitutional authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress finds that this section is a necessary and proper exercise of its powers under the Constitution, article I, section 8, paragraphs 1, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 18, to provide for the common defense, raise and support armies, provide and maintain a navy, make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces, and provide for organizing and governing such part of the militia as may be employed in the service of the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s601/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment to Title 18.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section of title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1388">“SEC. 1388. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on disruptions of funerals of members or former members of the Armed Forces </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For any funeral of a member or former member of the Armed Forces that is not located at a cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration or part of Arlington National Cemetery, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in an activity during the period beginning 120 minutes before and ending 120 minutes after such funeral, any part of which activity—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">takes place within the boundaries of the location of such funeral or takes place within 300 feet of the point of the intersection between—</chapeau>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the boundary of the location of such funeral; and</content>
</clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a road, pathway, or other route of ingress to or egress from the location of such funeral; and</content>
</clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes any individual willfully making or assisting in the making of any noise or diversion—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is not part of such funeral and that disturbs or tends to disturb the peace or good order of such funeral; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with the intent of disturbing the peace or good order of such funeral;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is within 500 feet of the boundary of the location of such funeral; and</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes any individual—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">willfully and without proper authorization impeding or tending to impede the access to or egress from such location; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with the intent to impede the access to or egress from such location; or</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">is on or near the boundary of the residence, home, or domicile of any surviving member of the deceased person’s immediate family and includes any individual willfully making or assisting in the making of any noise or diversion—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that disturbs or tends to disturb the peace of the persons located at such location; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with the intent of disturbing such peace.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title or imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Remedies. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">District courts. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to prevent and restrain violations of this section; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the adjudication of any claims for relief under this section.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Attorney general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Attorney General may institute proceedings under this section.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Claims. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person, including a surviving member of the deceased person’s immediate family, who suffers injury as a result of conduct that violates this section may—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sue therefor in any appropriate United States district court or in any court of competent jurisdiction; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recover damages as provided in subsection (d) and the cost of the suit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Estoppel. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A final judgment or decree rendered in favor of the United States in any criminal proceeding brought by the United States under this section shall estop the defendant from denying the essential allegations of the criminal offense in any subsequent civil proceeding brought by a person or by the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Actual and Statutory Damages. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to any penalty imposed under subsection (b), a violator of this section is liable in an action under subsection (c) for actual or statutory damages as provided in this subsection.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Actions by private persons. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person bringing an action under subsection (c)(3) may elect, at any time before final judgment is rendered, to recover the actual damages suffered by him or her as a result of the violation or, instead of actual damages, an award of statutory damages for each violation involved in the action.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Actions by attorney general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any action under subsection (c)(2), the Attorney General is entitled to recover an award of statutory damages for each violation involved in the action notwithstanding any recovery under subsection (c)(3).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Statutory damages. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A court may award, as the court considers just, statutory damages in a sum of not less than $25,000 or more than $50,000 per violation.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rebuttable Presumption. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be a rebuttable presumption that the violation was committed willfully for purposes of determining relief under this section if the violator, or a person acting in concert with the violator, did not have reasonable grounds to believe, either from the attention or publicity sought by the violator or other circumstance, that the conduct of such violator or person would not disturb or tend to disturb the peace or good order of such funeral, impede or tend to impede the access to or egress from such funeral, or disturb or tend to disturb the peace of any surviving member of the deceased person’s immediate family who may be found on or near the residence, home, or domicile of the deceased person’s immediate family on the date of the service or ceremony.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Armed Forces</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 10 and includes members and former members of the National Guard who were employed in the service of the United States; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">immediate family</quotedText>’ means, with respect to a person, the immediate family members of such person, as such term is defined in section 115 of this title.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s601/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amendment to Title 38.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s601/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2413 is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2413">“SEC. 2413. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition on certain demonstrations and disruptions at cemeteries under control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be unlawful for any person—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to carry out a demonstration on the property of a cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration or on the property of Arlington National Cemetery unless the demonstration has been approved by the cemetery superintendent or the director of the property on which the cemetery is located; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to such a cemetery, to engage in a demonstration during the period beginning 120 minutes before and ending 120 minutes after a funeral, memorial service, or ceremony is held, any part of which demonstration—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A)</num><clause class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">takes place within the boundaries of such cemetery or takes place within 300 feet of the point of the intersection between—</chapeau>
<subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the boundary of such cemetery; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a road, pathway, or other route of ingress to or egress from such cemetery; and</content>
</subclause></clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes any individual willfully making or assisting in the making of any noise or diversion—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is not part of such funeral, memorial service, or ceremony and that disturbs or tends to disturb the peace or good order of such funeral, memorial service, or ceremony; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with the intent of disturbing the peace or good order of such funeral, memorial service, or ceremony; or</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B)</num><clause class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is within 500 feet of the boundary of such cemetery; and</content></clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">includes any individual—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">willfully and without proper authorization impeding or tending to impede the access to or egress from such cemetery; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with the intent to impede the access to or egress from such cemetery.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Penalty. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Civil Remedies. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction—</chapeau>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to prevent and restrain violations of this section; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the adjudication of any claims for relief under this section.</content>
</subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Attorney General of the United States may institute proceedings under this section.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person, including a surviving member of the deceased person’s immediate family, who suffers injury as a result of conduct that violates this section may—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sue therefor in any appropriate United States district court or in any court of competent jurisdiction; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recover damages as provided in subsection (d) and the cost of the suit, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A final judgment or decree rendered in favor of the United States in any criminal proceeding brought by the United States under this section shall estop the defendant from denying the essential allegations of the criminal offense in any subsequent civil proceeding brought by a person or by the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Actual and Statutory Damages. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to any penalty imposed under subsection (b), a violator of this section is liable in an action under subsection (c) for actual or statutory damages as provided in this subsection.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A person bringing an action under subsection (c)(3) may elect, at any time before final judgment is rendered, to recover the actual damages suffered by him or her as a result of the violation or, instead of actual damages, an award of statutory damages for each violation involved in the action.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any action brought under subsection (c)(2), the Attorney General is entitled to recover an award of statutory damages for each violation involved in the action notwithstanding any recovery under subsection (c)(3).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A court may award, as the court considers just, statutory damages in a sum of not less than $25,000 or more than $50,000 per violation.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">“(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rebuttable Presumption. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It shall be a rebuttable presumption that the violation of subsection (a) was committed willfully for purposes of determining relief under this section if the violator, or a person acting in concert with the violator, did not have reasonable grounds to believe, either from the attention or publicity sought by the violator or other circumstance, that the conduct of such violator or person would not—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disturb or tend to disturb the peace or good order of such funeral, memorial service, or ceremony; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">impede or tend to impede the access to or egress from such funeral, memorial service, or ceremony.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">demonstration</quotedText>’ includes—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any picketing or similar conduct;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any oration, speech, use of sound amplification equipment or device, or similar conduct that is not part of a funeral, memorial service, or ceremony;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the display of any placard, banner, flag, or similar device, unless such a display is part of a funeral, memorial service, or ceremony; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the distribution of any handbill, pamphlet, leaflet, or other written or printed matter other than a program distributed as part of a funeral, memorial service, or ceremony; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">immediate family</quotedText>’ means, with respect to a person, the immediate family members of such person, as such term is defined in section 115 of title 18.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s601/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 24 is amended by striking the item relating to section 2413 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2413.</designator><label> Prohibition on certain demonstrations and disruptions at cemeteries under control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION AGAINST RESERVATION OF GRAVESITES AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 24 is amended by inserting after section 2410 the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2410A">“SEC. 2410A. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2410A">38 U.S.C. 2410A</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Arlington National Cemetery: other administrative matters </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">One Gravesite. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not more than one gravesite may be provided at Arlington National Cemetery to a veteran or member of the Armed Forces who is eligible for interment or inurnment at such cemetery.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Army may waive the prohibition in paragraph (1) as the Secretary of the Army considers appropriate.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibition Against Reservation of Gravesites. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery may not be reserved for an individual before the death of such individual.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President may waive the prohibition in paragraph (1) as the President considers appropriate.</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon waiving the prohibition in paragraph (1), the President shall submit notice of such waiver to—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2410 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2410A.</designator><label> Arlington National Cemetery: other administrative matters.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2410A">38 U.S.C. 2410A note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (2), section of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to all interments at Arlington National Cemetery after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (b) of such section, as so added, shall not apply with respect to the interment of an individual for whom a request for a reserved gravesite was approved by the Secretary of the Army before January 1, 1962.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to Congress a report on reservations made for interment at Arlington National Cemetery.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of requests for reservation of a gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery that were submitted to the Secretary of the Army before January 1, 1962.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of gravesites at such cemetery that, on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, were reserved in response to such requests.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of such gravesites that, on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, were unoccupied.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A list of all reservations for gravesites at such cemetery that were extended by individuals responsible for management of such cemetery in response to requests for such reservations made on or after January 1, 1962.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/d/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of the measures that the Secretary is taking to improve the accountability and transparency of the management of gravesite reservations at Arlington National Cemetery.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s602/d/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Such recommendations as the Secretary may have for legislative action as the Secretary considers necessary to improve such accountability and transparency.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s603" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="603">SEC. 603. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PRESIDENTIAL MEMORIAL CERTIFICATES TO PERSONS WHO DIED IN THE ACTIVE MILITARY, NAVAL, OR AIR SERVICE. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 112(a) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s603/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and persons who died in the active military, naval, or air service,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under honorable conditions,</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s603/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">veteran’s</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">deceased individual’s</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s604" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="604">SEC. 604. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF MONUMENTS IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2409(b) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s604/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Under</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) Under</quotedText>”;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s604/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Secretary of the Army</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and subject to paragraph (2)</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVI/s604/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for a monument containing or marking interred remains, no monument (or similar structure, as determined by the Secretary of the Army in regulations) may be placed in Arlington National Cemetery except pursuant to the provisions of this subsection.</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A monument may be placed in Arlington National Cemetery if the monument commemorates—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the service in the Armed Forces of the individual, or group of individuals, whose memory is to be honored by the monument; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a particular military event.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No monument may be placed in Arlington National Cemetery until the end of the 25-year period beginning—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of the commemoration of service under subparagraph (B)(i), on the last day of the period of service so commemorated; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of the commemoration of a particular military event under subparagraph (B)(ii), on the last day of the period of the event.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A monument may be placed only in those sections of Arlington National Cemetery designated by the Secretary of the Army for such placement and only on land the Secretary determines is not suitable for burial.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A monument may only be placed in Arlington National Cemetery if an appropriate nongovernmental entity has agreed to act as a sponsoring organization to coordinate the placement of the monument and—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the construction and placement of the monument are paid for only using funds from private sources;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary of the Army consults with the Commission of Fine Arts and the Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery before approving the design of the monument; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sponsoring organization provides for an independent study on the availability and suitability of alternative locations for the proposed monument outside of Arlington National Cemetery.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Army may waive the requirement under paragraph (2)(C) in a case in which the monument would commemorate a group of individuals who the Secretary determines—</chapeau>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has made valuable contributions to the Armed Forces that have been ongoing and perpetual for longer than 25 years and are expected to continue on indefinitely; and</content>
</clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has provided service that is of such a character that the failure to place a monument to the group in Arlington National Cemetery would present a manifest injustice.</content>
</clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary waives such requirement under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make available on an Internet website notification of the waiver and the rationale for the waiver; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives written notice of the waiver and the rationale for the waiver.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Army shall provide notice to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives of any monument proposed to be placed in Arlington National Cemetery. During the 60-day period beginning on the date on which such notice is received, Congress may pass a joint resolution of disapproval of the placement of the monument. The proposed monument may not be placed in Arlington National Cemetery until the later of—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if Congress does not pass a joint resolution of disapproval of the placement of the monument, the date that is 60 days after the date on which notice is received under this paragraph; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">if Congress passes a joint resolution of disapproval of the placement of the monument, and the President signs a veto of such resolution, the earlier of—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date on which either House of Congress votes and fails to override the veto of the President; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date that is 30 session days after the date on which Congress received the veto and objections of the President.”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">OTHER MATTERS </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Grants for Disabled Veterans for Specially Adapted Housing.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Chapter 21 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2109">“SEC. 2109. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2109">38 U.S.C. 2109</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specially adapted housing destroyed or damaged by natural disasters </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2102 and 2102A of this title, the Secretary may provide assistance to a veteran whose home was previously adapted with assistance of a grant under this chapter in the event the adapted home which was being used and occupied by the veteran was destroyed or substantially damaged in a natural or other disaster, as determined by the Secretary.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to subsection (c), assistance provided under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be available to acquire a suitable housing unit with special fixtures or moveable facilities made necessary by the veteran’s disability, and necessary land therefor;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be available to a veteran to the same extent as if the veteran had not previously received assistance under this chapter; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not be deducted from the maximum uses or from the maximum amount of assistance available under this chapter.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of the assistance provided under subsection (a) may not exceed the lesser of—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the reasonable cost, as determined by the Secretary, of repairing or replacing the damaged or destroyed home in excess of the available insurance coverage on such home; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the maximum amount of assistance to which the veteran would have been entitled under sections 2101(a), 2101(b), and 2102A of this title had the veteran not obtained previous assistance under this chapter.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2108 the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“2109.</designator><label> Specially adapted housing destroyed or damaged by natural disasters.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Subsistence Allowance for Veterans Completing Vocational Rehabilitation Program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3108(a)(2) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">In</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease2" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case in which the Secretary determines that a veteran described in subparagraph (A) has been displaced as the result of a natural or other disaster while being paid a subsistence allowance under that subparagraph, as determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may extend the payment of a subsistence allowance under such subparagraph for up to an additional two months while the veteran is satisfactorily following a program of employment services described in such subparagraph.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waiver of Limitation on Program of Independent Living Services and Assistance.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3120(e) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1)</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Programs</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The limitation in paragraph (1) shall not apply in any case in which the Secretary determines that a veteran described in subsection (b) has been displaced as the result of, or has otherwise been adversely affected in the areas covered by, a natural or other disaster, as determined by the Secretary.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covenants and Liens Created by Public Entities in Response to Disaster-Relief Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Paragraph (3) of section 3703(d) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3)</num><subparagraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any real estate housing loan (other than for repairs, alterations, or improvements) shall be secured by a first lien on the realty. In determining whether a loan is so secured, the Secretary may either disregard or allow for subordination to a superior lien created by a duly recorded covenant running with the realty in favor of either of the following:</chapeau>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A public entity that has provided or will provide assistance in response to a major disaster as determined by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s5121" style="-uslm-dtd:external-xref">42 U.S.C. 5121</ref> et seq.).</content>
</clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A private entity to secure an obligation to such entity for the homeowner’s share of the costs of the management, operation, or maintenance of property, services, or programs within and for the benefit of the development or community in which the veteran’s realty is located, if the Secretary determines that the interests of the veteran borrower and of the Government will not be prejudiced by the operation of such covenant.</content>
</clause></subparagraph>
<subparagraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to any superior lien described in subparagraph (A) created after June 6, 1969, the Secretary’s determination under clause (ii) of such subparagraph shall have been made prior to the recordation of the covenant.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Automobiles and Other Conveyances for Certain Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3903(a) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">No</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), no</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide or assist in providing an eligible person with a second automobile or other conveyance under this chapter if—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary receives satisfactory evidence that the automobile or other conveyance previously purchased with assistance under this chapter was destroyed—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as a result of a natural or other disaster, as determined by the Secretary; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">through no fault of the eligible person; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the eligible person does not otherwise receive from a property insurer compensation for the loss.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2109">38 U.S.C. 2109 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each year, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the assistance provided or action taken by the Secretary in the last fiscal year pursuant to the authorities added by the amendments made by this section.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following for the fiscal year covered by the report:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description of each natural disaster for which assistance was provided or action was taken as described in paragraph (1).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of cases or individuals, as the case may be, in which or to whom the Secretary provided assistance or took action as described in paragraph (1).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/f/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each such case or individual, a description of the type or amount of assistance or action taken, as the case may be.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s701/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s2109">38 U.S.C. 2109 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING PROVISIONS OF LAW. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pool of Mortgage Loans.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3720(h)(2) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2011</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2016</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Loan Fees.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 3729(b)(2) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2017</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (iv), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2017</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2017</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2017</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2017</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2017</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (D)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2017</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2016</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">October 1, 2017</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s702/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Temporary Adjustment of Maximum Home Loan Guaranty Amount.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 501 of the Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-389; 122 Stat. 4175; <ref href="/us/usc/t38/s3703" style="-uslm-dtd:external-xref">38 U.S.C. 3703</ref> note) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2011</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">December 31, 2014</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s703" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REQUIREMENT FOR PLAN FOR REGULAR ASSESSMENT OF EMPLOYEES OF VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION WHO HANDLE PROCESSING OF CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION AND PENSION. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a plan that describes how the Secretary will—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s703/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">regularly assess the skills and competencies of appropriate employees and managers of the Veterans Benefits Administration who are responsible for processing claims for compensation and pension benefits administered by the Secretary;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s703/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide training to those employees whose skills and competencies are assessed as unsatisfactory by the regular assessment described in paragraph (1), to remediate deficiencies in such skills and competencies;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s703/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reassess the skills and competencies of employees who receive training as described in paragraph (2); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s703/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take appropriate personnel action if, following training and reassessment as described in paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively, skills and competencies remain unsatisfactory.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s704" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="704">SEC. 704. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MODIFICATION OF PROVISION RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 111(b)(3)(C) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">under subparagraph (B)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">to or from a Department facility</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s705" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="705">SEC. 705. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHANGE IN COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION OF VETERAN INCOME. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 1722(f)(1) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the previous year</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the most recent year for which information is available</quotedText>”.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s706" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="706">SEC. 706. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES FOR MISREPRESENTATION OF A BUSINESS CONCERN AS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY VETERANS OR AS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (g) of section 8127 is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s706/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Any business</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(1) Any business</quotedText>”;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s706/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), as so designated—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s706/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">willfully and intentionally</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">misrepresented</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s706/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Secretary</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a period of not less than five years</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s706/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of a debarment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall commence debarment action against the business concern by not later than 30 days after determining that the concern willfully and intentionally misrepresented the status of the concern as described in paragraph (1) and shall complete debarment actions against such concern by not later than 90 days after such determination.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The debarment of a business concern under paragraph (1) includes the debarment of all principals in the business concern for a period of not less than five years.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s707" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="707">SEC. 707. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">QUARTERLY REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON CONFERENCES SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s707/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subchapter I of chapter 5 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="517">“SEC. 517. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s517">38 U.S.C. 517</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quarterly reports to Congress on conferences sponsored by the Department </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Quarterly Reports Required. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on covered conferences.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Matters Included. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each report under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An accounting of the final costs to the Department of each covered conference occurring during the fiscal quarter preceding the date on which the report is submitted, including the costs related to—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transportation and parking;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">per diem payments;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">lodging;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rental of halls, auditoriums, or other spaces;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">rental of equipment;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">refreshments;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">entertainment;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contractors; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">brochures or other printed media.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total estimated costs to the Department for covered conferences occurring during the fiscal quarter in which the report is submitted.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Covered Conference Defined. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">covered conference</quotedText>’ means a conference, meeting, or other similar forum that is sponsored or co-sponsored by the Department and is—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">attended by 50 or more individuals, including one or more employees of the Department; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">estimated to cost the Department at least $20,000.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s707/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding after the item relating to section 516 the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“517.</designator><label> Quarterly reports to Congress on conferences sponsored by the Department.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s707/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s517">38 U.S.C. 517 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall take effect on October 1, 2012, and shall apply with respect to the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 and each quarter thereafter.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s708" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="708">SEC. 708. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUBLICATION OF DATA ON EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN VETERANS BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 4212(d) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of Labor shall establish and maintain an Internet website on which the Secretary of Labor shall publicly disclose the information reported to the Secretary of Labor by contractors under paragraph (1).”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s709" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="709">SEC. 709. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">VETSTAR AWARD PROGRAM. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s709/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 532 is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s709/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The Secretary may</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"> (a) Advertising in National Media.—The Secretary may</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s709/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">VetStar Award Program. </heading><paragraph class="inline" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish an award program, to be known as the ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">VetStar Award Program</quotedText>’, to recognize annually businesses for their contributions to veterans’ employment.</content></paragraph>
<paragraph class="leftIndentDecrease1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a process for the administration of the award program, including criteria for—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">categories and sectors of businesses eligible for recognition each year; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">objective measures to be used in selecting businesses to receive the award.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s709/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Clerical Amendments.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s709/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section heading.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The heading of such section is amended by adding at the end the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">; VetStar Award Program</headingText></quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s709/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Table of sections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 5 is amended by striking the item relating to section 532 and inserting the following new item:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<toc style="-uslm-dtd:toc">
<referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-dtd:toc-entry"><designator>“532.</designator><label> Authority to advertise in national media; VetStar Award Program.”</label></referenceItem>
</toc></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="710">SEC. 710. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENDED PERIOD OF PROTECTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF UNIFORMED SERVICES RELATING TO MORTGAGES, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE, AND EVICTION. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Stay of Proceedings and Period of Adjustment of Obligations Relating to Real or Personal Property.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 303(b) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/app533" style="-uslm-dtd:external-xref">50 U.S.C. App. 533</ref>) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">within 9 months</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">within one year</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period of Relief From Sale, Foreclosure, or Seizure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 303(c) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/app533" style="-uslm-dtd:external-xref">50 U.S.C. App. 533</ref>) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">within 9 months</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">within one year</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Sunset.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">
<editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Paragraph (1) was repealed by section 313 of Public Law 115–174.<b>]</b></editorialNote>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conforming amendment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subsection (c) of section 2203 of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289; <ref href="/us/usc/t50/app533" style="-uslm-dtd:external-xref">50 U.S.C. App. 533</ref> note) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">
<editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Paragraph (3) was repealed by section 313 of Public Law 115–174.<b>]</b></editorialNote>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 540 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the protections provided under section 303 of such Act (50 U.S.C. App 533) during the five-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this Act.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report required by paragraph (1) shall include, for the period described in such paragraph, the following:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the effects of such section on the long-term financial well-being of servicemembers and their families.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of servicemembers who faced foreclosure during a 90-day period, 270-day period, or 365-day period beginning on the date on which the servicemembers completed a period of military service.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The number of servicemembers who applied for a stay or adjustment under subsection (b) of such section.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/e/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A description and assessment of the effect of applying for a stay or adjustment under such subsection on the financial well-being of the servicemembers who applied for such a stay or adjustment.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/e/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An assessment of the Secretary of Defense’s partnerships with public and private sector entities and recommendations on how the Secretary should modify such partnerships to improve financial education and counseling for servicemembers in order to assist them in achieving long-term financial stability.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/112/154/tVII/s710/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Period of military service and servicemember defined.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection, the terms “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">period of military service</quotedText>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">servicemember</quotedText>” have the meanings given such terms in section 101 of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t50/app511" style="-uslm-dtd:external-xref">50 U.S.C. App. 511</ref>).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>