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                     COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS

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                       ONE HUNDRED NINTH CONGRESS

                                Convened January 4, 2005
           FIRST SESSION
                                               
                                Adjourned December 22, 2005

                                Convened January 3, 2006

          SECOND SESSION
                                               
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                          COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS
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                     LARRY E. CRAIG, Idaho, Chairman

  ARLEN SPECTER, Pennsylvania          DANIEL K. AKAKA, Hawaii, 
                                             Ranking Member
  KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, Texas          JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, West 
                                             Virginia
  LINDSEY O. GRAHAM, South Carolina    JAMES M. JEFFORDS (I), 
                                             Vermont
      RICHARD BURR, North Carolina         PATTY MURRAY, Washington
      JOHN ENSIGN, Nevada                  BARACK OBAMA, Illinois
      JOHN THUNE, South Dakota             KEN SALAZAR, Colorado
      JOHNNY ISAKSON, Georgia

                  LUPE WISSEL, MAJORITY STAFF DIRECTOR

       D. NOELANI KALIPI, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR (FIRST SESSION)

        WILLIAM E. BREW, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR (SECOND SESSION)
                                 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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      Publications and information......................................

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      Republican members, 92nd Congress--109th Congress.................

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      Democratic members, 92nd Congress--109th Congress.................

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      Chronological sequence of membership assignments and 
        Subcommittees--92nd-109th Congress..............................

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      Legislative jurisdiction and rules of procedure of the Senate 
        Committee on Veterans' Affairs..................................

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      Index of short titles of bills referred to the Committee..........

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      Senate bills referred to the Committee............................

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      Senate resolutions and joint resolutions referred to the Committee

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      House bills and resolutions referred to the Committee.............

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      Passed bills......................................................

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      Public law index of bills acted upon by the Committee.............

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      Legislative history of public laws................................

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      Hearings and meeting sessions of the Committee....................

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      Committee publications--109th Congress............................

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      Executive communications..........................................

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      Executive nominations.............................................

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      Author index of Senate bills and resolutions referred to the 
        Committee.......................................................

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      Subject index of Senate bills and resolutions referred to the 
        Committee.......................................................

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                     PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION

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    Committee hearings, prints, and reports are available, without 
charge, to the public until supplies are exhausted. Certain publications 
of the Committee may also be obtained from the U.S. Government Printing 
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    The Committee does not and cannot maintain a permanent mailing list. 
Documents are distributed on an individual request basis.

    In general, most Committee publications (hearings, reports to 
accompany bills, and conference reports) are available on a loan basis 
at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, or at Government 
Depository Libraries located throughout the United States.

    For the schedule of upcoming hearings and meetings of the Senate 
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, call (202) 224-9126.

                  SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS

                     92nd CONGRESS--109th CONGRESS

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                          REPUBLICAN MEMBERS *

                            Committee Service 

 1. Thurmond, Strom \1\ (South Carolina)  Jan. 29, 1971-Jan. 7, 2003 
 2. Hansen, Clifford P. \2\ (Wyoming)     Jan. 29, 1971-Dec. 31, 1978 
 3. Cook, Marlow W. (Kentucky)            Jan. 29, 1971-Feb. 23, 1972 
 4. Stevens, Ted (Alaska)                 Jan. 29, 1971-Sept. 21,1971 
 5. Stafford, Robert T. \3\ (Vermont)     Sept.21, 1971-Jan.  2, 1989 
 6. Saxbe, William B. (Ohio)              Feb. 23, 1972-Jan.  12,1973 
 7. McClure, James A. (Idaho)             Jan. 12, 1973-Jan.  23,1975 
 8. Scott, William L. (Virginia)          Jan. 23, 1975-Sept. 19,1975 
 9. Simpson, Alan K. \4\ (Wyoming)        Jan. 23, 1979-Jan.  2, 1997 
 10. Humphrey, Gordon J. (New Hampshire)  Jan. 23, 1979-Jan.  5, 1981 
 11. Kasten, Bob (Wisconsin)              Jan. 5, 1981- Jan.  2, 1983 
 12. Denton, Jeremiah \5\ (Alabama)       Jan. 5, 1981-Jan.  2, 1983; 
                                          Feb. 15, 1983-Jan. 5, 1987 
 13. Murkowski, Frank H. \6\ (Alaska)     Jan. 5,  1981-Jan. 7, 2003 
 14.  Specter, Arlen \7\ (Pennsylvania)   Jan. 5,  1981-present 
 15.  Boschwitz, Rudy (Minnesota)         Feb. 15, 1983-Jan. 5, 1987  
 16.  Jeffords, James M. \8\ (Vermont)    Feb. 2,  1989-June 29, 2001 
 17.  Brown, Hank (Colorado)              Jan. 5,  1995-Mar. 23, 1995 
 18.  CRAIG, LARRY E.\10\ (Idaho)         Jan. 5,  1995-present 
 19.  Campbell, Ben Nighthorse \9\ (Colorado) Mar. 24, 1995-Jan. 4, 2005 
 20.  Hutchinson, Tim (Arkansas)          Jan. 9, 1997-Jan.7, 2003 
 21.  HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY (Texas)       Jan. 7, 2003-present 
 22.  Bunning, Jim (Kentucky)             Jan. 7, 2003-Jan. 4, 2005 
 23.  ENSIGN, JOHN (Nevada)               Jan. 7, 2003-present  
 24.  GRAHAM, LINDSEY O. (South Carolina) Jan. 7, 2003-present 
 25.  Murkowski, Lisa (Alaska)            Jan. 7, 2003-Jan. 4, 2005 
 26.  BURR, RICHARD (North Carolina)      Jan. 4, 2005-present 
 27.  THUNE, JOHN (South Dakota)          Jan. 4, 2005-present 
 28.  ISAKSON, JOHNNY (Georgia)           Jan. 4, 2005-present 
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start here
        \1\ Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 29, 1971-Jan. 12, 1973; Jan. 
    26, 1978-Mar. 22, 1978.
        \2\ Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 12, 1973-Feb. 22, 1977.
        \3\ Ranking Minority Member, Feb. 22, 1977-Jan. 26, 1978; Mar. 
    22, 1978-Jan. 25, 1979.
        \4\ Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 25, 1979-Jan. 5, 1981; 
    Chairman, Jan. 5, 1981-Mar. 5, 1985; and Chairman, Jan. 5, 1995-Jan. 
    2, 1997.
        \5\ Served two separate terms.
        \6\ Chairman, Mar. 5, 1985-Jan. 5, 1987; and Ranking Minority 
    Member, Jan. 6, 1987-Jan. 2, 1991; Jan. 4, 1993-present.
        \7\ Ranking Minority Member, Mar. 19, 1991-Jan. 4, 1993; 
    Chairman, Jan. 9, 1997-present.
        \8\ Changed party affiliation effective June 6, 2001.
        \9\ Changed party affiliation effective Mar. 3, 1995.
        \10\ Chairman, Jan. 15, 2005-Jan. 4, 2006.

        Note:
          92nd Congress, 1971 and 1972, 1st and 2nd sessions.      101st 
    Congress, 1989 and 1990, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          93rd Congress, 1973 and 1974, 1st and 2nd sessions.      102nd 
    Congress, 1991 and 1992, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          94th Congress, 1975 and 1976, 1st and 2nd sessions.      103rd 
    Congress, 1993 and 1994, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          95th Congress, 1977 and 1978, 1st and 2nd sessions.      104th 
    Congress, 1995 and 1996, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          96th Congress, 1979 and 1980, 1st and 2nd sessions.      105th 
    Congress, 1997 and 1998, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          97th Congress, 1981 and 1982, 1st and 2nd sessions.      106th 
    Congress, 1999 and 2000, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          98th Congress, 1983 and 1984, 1st and 2nd sessions.       
    107th Congress, 2001 and 2002, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          99th Congress, 1985 and 1986, 1st and 2nd sessions.      108th 
    Congress, 2003 and 2004, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          100th Congress, 1987 and 1988, 1st and 2nd sessions.      
    109th Congress, 2005 and 2006, 1st and 2nd sessions.

        * Senators serving during the 109th Congress are shown in 
    capital letters.
                       SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS


                     92nd CONGRESS--109th CONGRESS

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                          DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS *

                            Committee Service
      1.   Talmadge, Herman E. (Georgia)  Jan. 28, 1971-
        Jan. 2, 1981
      2.   Randolph, Jennings (West Virginia)  Jan. 28, 
        1971-Jan. 2, 1985
      3.   Hartke, Vance \1\ (Indiana)  Jan. 28, 1971-
        Jan. 2, 1977
      4.   Hughes, Harold E. (Iowa)  Jan. 28, 1971-Jan. 
        2, 1975
      5.   Cranston, Alan \2\ (California)  Jan. 28, 
        1971-Jan. 4, 1993
      6.   Stone, Richard (Dick) (Florida)  Jan. 17, 
        1975-Dec. 31, 1980
      7.   Durkin, John A. (New Hampshire)  Sept. 19, 
        1975-Dec. 29, 1980
      8.   Matsunaga, Spark M. (Hawaii)  Feb. 11, 1977-
        Apr. 15, 1990
      9.   DeConcini, Dennis (Arizona)  Jan. 5, 1981-
        Jan. 4, 1995
      10.  Mitchell, George J. (Maine)  Jan. 5, 1981-
        Jan. 4, 1995
      11.  ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV \3\ (West Virginia)  
        Mar. 3, 1985-present
      12.  Graham, Bob (Florida)  Jan. 6, 1987-Jan. 4, 
        2005
      13.  AKAKA, DANIEL K.\7\ (Hawaii)  May 16, 1990-
        present
      14.  Daschle, Thomas A. (South Dakota)  Mar. 19, 
        1991-Jan. 4, 1995
      15.  Campbell, Ben Nighthorse \4\ (Colorado)  Jan. 
        21, 1993-Mar. 23, 1995
      16.  Dorgan, Byron L. (North Dakota)  Jan. 5, 
        1995-Dec. 29, 1995
      17.  Wellstone, Paul \5\ (Minnesota)  Mar. 27, 
        1995-Oct. 25, 2002
      18.  MURRAY, PATTY (Washington)  Dec. 29, 1995-
        present
      19.  Miller, Zell (Georgia)  Sept. 12, 2000-Jan. 
        4, 2005
      20.  JEFFORDS, JAMES M. \6\ (I), (Vermont)  June 
        29, 2001-present
      21.  Nelson, E. Benjamin (Nebraska)  Jan. 25, 
        2001-Jan. 4, 2005
      22.  OBAMA, BARACK, (Illinois)  Jan. 6, 2005-
        present
      23.  SALAZAR, KEN (Colorado)  Jan. 6, 2005-present
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        \1\ Chairman, Jan. 28, 1971-Jan. 2, 1977.
        \2\ Temporary Chairman, Jan. 10, 1977-Feb. 11, 1977; Chairman, 
    Feb. 11, 1977-Jan. 4, 1981; Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 5, 1981-
    Jan.
         5, 1987; and Chairman, Jan. 6, 1987-Jan. 4, 1993.
        \3\ Chairman, Jan. 4, 1993-Jan. 4, 1995; Ranking Minority 
    Member, Jan. 5, 1995-present.
        \4\ Changed party affiliation effective Mar. 3, 1995.
        \5\ Senator Wellstone deceased on Oct. 25, 2002.
        \6\ Changed party affiliation effective June 6, 2001.
        \7\ Ranking Member, Jan. 6, 2005-present.

        Note:
          92nd Congress, 1971 and 1972, 1st and 2nd sessions.     102nd 
    Congress, 1991 and 1992, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          93rd Congress, 1973 and 1974, 1st and 2nd sessions.     103rd 
    Congress, 1993 and 1994, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          94th Congress, 1975 and 1976, 1st and 2nd sessions.     104th 
    Congress, 1995 and 1996, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          95th Congress, 1977 and 1978, 1st and 2nd sessions.     105th 
    Congress, 1997 and 1998, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          96th Congress, 1979 and 1980, 1st and 2nd sessions.     106th 
    Congress, 1999 and 2000, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          97th Congress, 1981 and 1982, 1st and 2nd sessions.     107th 
    Congress, 2001 and 2002, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          98th Congress, 1983 and 1984, 1st and 2nd sessions.     108th 
    Congress, 2003 and 2004, 1st and 2nd sessions.
          99th Congress, 1985 and 1986, 1st and 2nd sessions.     109th 
    Congress, 2005 and 2006, 1st and 2nd sessions.
         100th Congress, 1987 and 1988, 1st and 2nd sessions.
         101st Congress, 1989 and 1990, 1st and 2nd sessions.

         *Senators serving in the 109th Congress are shown in capital 
    letters.
  CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES--
                           92nd-109th CONGRESS
  CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES--
                     92nd-109th CONGRESS--Continued
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                      92nd CONGRESS, 1971 and 1972
  The 92nd Congress convened on January 21, 1971.
  On January 28, 1971, S. Res. 16, as adopted, assigned the majority 
members as follows: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Vance Hartke 
(Chairman), Herman E. Talmadge, Jennings Randolph, Harold E. Hughes, and 
Alan Cranston.
  On January 29, 1971, S. Res. 20, as adopted, assigned the minority 
members as follows: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Strom 
Thurmond (Ranking Minority Member), Clifford P. Hansen, Marlow W. Cook, 
and Ted Stevens.
  At the Committee's first organizational meeting (executive session), 
dated February 3, 1971, the following Subcommittees were established 
(Chairman and Ranking Minority Member are ex officio members of all 
Subcommittees):
      (1) Compensation and Pensions: Herman E. Talmadge (Chairman), 
    Jennings Randolph, Harold E. Hughes, Clifford P. Hansen, and Strom 
    Thurmond.
      (2) Health and Hospitals: Alan Cranston (Chairman), Jennings 
    Randolph, Harold E. Hughes, Strom Thurmond, and Clifford P. Hansen.
      (3) Housing and Insurance: Harold E. Hughes (Chairman), Herman E. 
    Talmadge, Alan Cranston, Marlow W. Cook, and Ted Stevens.
      (4) Readjustment, Education, and Employment: Vance Hartke 
    (Chairman), Herman E. Talmadge, Alan Cranston, Ted Stevens, and 
    Marlow W. Cook.
  Senator Ted Stevens' service to the Committee terminated on September 
21, 1971, and Senator Robert T. Stafford's service to the Committee 
commenced on September 21, 1971 (S. Res. 170).
  Senator Stafford became the Ranking Minority Member of the 
Subcommittee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment and a member of 
the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.
  Senator Marlow W. Cook's service to the Committee terminated on 
February 23, 1972, and Senator William B. Saxbe's service to the 
Committee commenced February 23, 1972 (S. Res. 261).
  Senator Saxbe became the Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee 
on Housing and Insurance and a member of the Subcommittee on 
Readjustment, Education, and Employment.
                      93rd CONGRESS, 1973 and 1974
  The 93rd Congress convened on January 3, 1973.
  On January 12, 1973, Senator Clifford P. Hansen became the Ranking 
Minority Member, replacing Senator Strom Thurmond.
  Senator William B. Saxbe's service to the Committee terminated on 
January 12, 1973, and Senator James A. McClure's service to the 
Committee commenced on January 12, 1973 (S. Res. 16).
  Senator McClure became the Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee 
on Housing and Insurance and a member of the Subcommittee on 
Readjustment, Education, and Employment.
  The organizational meeting (executive session) was held on January 29, 
1973.
  Senator Harold E. Hughes' service to the Committee terminated on 
January 2, 1975.
                      94th CONGRESS, 1975 and 1976
  The 94th Congress convened on January 14, 1975.
  Senator Richard (Dick) Stone was appointed to the Committee on January 
17, 1975 (S. Res. 18), replacing Senator Harold E. Hughes.
  Senator James A. McClure's service to the Committee terminated on 
January 23, 1975, and Senator William L. Scott's service to the 
Committee commenced on January 23, 1975 (S. Res. 24).
  The organizational meeting (executive session) was held on January 28, 
1975.
  Senator Stone became the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing and 
Insurance and a member of the Subcommittee on Compensation and Pensions 
and Subcommittee on Health and Hospitals.
  Senator Scott of Virginia became the Ranking Minority Member of the 
Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance and a member of the Subcommittee 
on Readjustment, Education, and Employment.
  Senator John A. Durkin's service to the Committee commenced on 
September 19, 1975 (S. Res. 259).
  Senator Scott's service to the Committee terminated on September 19, 
1975 (S. Res. 263).
  An organizational meeting (executive session) was held on December 9, 
1975.
  Senator Vance Hartke was added to the Subcommittee on Compensation and 
Pensions.
  Senator Durkin was added to the Subcommittee on Health and Hospitals.
  Senator Hartke and Senator Hansen were added to the Subcommittee on 
Housing and Insurance.
  Senator Durkin and Senator Thurmond were added to the Subcommittee on 
Readjustment, Education, and Employment.
  Senator Durkin became Chairman of the newly established Subcommittee 
on Cemeteries and Burial Benefits. The membership of this Subcommittee 
also included Senators Hartke, Talmadge, Randolph, Hansen (Ranking 
Minority Member), and Stafford.
  Senator Vance Hartke's service to the Committee terminated on January 
2, 1977.
                      95th CONGRESS, 1977 and 1978
  The 95th Congress convened on January 4, 1977.
  On January 10, 1977, the Senate adopted S. Res. 20, assigning Senator 
Alan Cranston as temporary Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs, with all subcommittees considered de novo.
  On February 11, 1977, Senator Cranston became Chairman when the Senate 
adopted S. Res. 84. This resolution also assigned Senator Spark M. 
Matsunaga to the Committee.
  On February 22, 1977, the Senate adopted S. Res. 90, assigning Senator 
Robert T. Stafford to the position of Ranking Minority Member, replacing 
Senator Clifford P. Hansen.
  On March 2, 1977, an organizational meeting was held and a new 
Subcommittee structure (Chairman and Ranking Minority Member are ex 
officio nonvoting members of all Subcommittees) was adopted. The agreed 
on assignments were as follows:
      (1) Compensation and Pension: Herman E. Talmadge (Chairman), Spark 
    M. Matsunaga (Vice Chairman), Jennings Randolph, John A. Durkin, 
    Clifford P. Hansen, and Robert T. Stafford.
      (2) Health and Readjustment: Alan Cranston (Chairman), John A. 
    Durkin (Vice Chairman), Jennings Randolph, Richard (Dick) Stone, 
    Strom Thurmond, and Clifford P. Hansen.
      (3) Housing, Insurance, and Cemeteries: Richard (Dick) Stone 
    (Chairman), Herman E. Talmadge, Alan Cranston, Spark M. Matsunaga, 
    Robert T. Stafford, and Strom Thurmond.
  On January 26, 1978, Senator Strom Thurmond became the Ranking 
Minority Member, replacing Senator Robert T. Stafford.
  On March 22, 1978, Senator Robert T. Stafford became the Ranking 
Minority Member, replacing Senator Strom Thurmond.
  Senator Clifford P. Hansen's service to the Committee terminated on 
December 31, 1978.
                      96th CONGRESS, 1979 and 1980
  The 96th Congress convened on January 15, 1979.
  On January 23, 1979, the Senate adopted S. Res. 21, which increased 
the membership of the Committee from nine to ten.
  On January 23, 1979, the Senate adopted S. Res. 22, which made the 
majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 96th Congress 
and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party's membership 
on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs was as follows:
      Senators Cranston (Chairman), Talmadge, Randolph, Stone, Durkin, 
    and Matsunaga.
  On January 23, 1979, the Senate adopted S. Res. 23, which made the 
minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 96th Congress. 
The minority party's membership on the Senate Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs was as follows:
      Senators Stafford (Ranking Minority Member), Thurmond, Simpson, 
    and Humphrey.
  On January 25, 1979, Senator Alan K. Simpson became the Ranking 
Minority Member, replacing Senator Robert T. Stafford.
  The services of Senators John A. Durkin and Richard (Dick) Stone to 
the Committee terminated on December 29 and 31, 1980, respectively.
  Senator Herman E. Talmadge's service to the Committee terminated on 
January 2, 1981.
                      97th CONGRESS, 1981 and 1982
  The 97th Congress convened on January 5, 1981, and adopted S. Res. 13, 
which increased the membership of the Committee from ten to twelve.
  On January 5, 1981, the Senate adopted S. Res. 14, which made the 
majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 97th Congress 
and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments 
on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Simpson (Chairman), Thurmond, Stafford, Kasten, Denton, 
    Murkowski, and Specter.
  On January 5, 1981, the Senate adopted S. Res. 15, which made the 
minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 97th Congress. 
The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Cranston (Ranking Minority Member), Randolph, Matsunaga, 
    DeConcini, and Mitchell.
  On January 30, 1981, an organizational meeting was held.
  The services of Senators Bob Kasten and Jeremiah Denton to the 
Committee terminated on January 2, 1983.
                      98th CONGRESS, 1983 and 1984
  The 98th Congress convened on January 3, 1983.
  On January 3, 1983, the Senate adopted S. Res. 8, which made the 
majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 98th Congress 
and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments 
on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Simpson (Chairman), Thurmond, Stafford. Murkowski, and 
    Specter.
  On January 3, 1983, the Senate adopted S. Res. 9, which made the 
minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 98th Congress. 
The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Cranston (Ranking Minority Member), Randolph, Matsunaga, 
    DeConcini, and Mitchell.
  On February 1, 1983, an organizational meeting was held.
  On February 15, 1983, the Senate adopted S. Res. 65, with the 
following additional majority party appointments on the Committee: 
Senators Denton and Boschwitz.
  Senator Jennings Randolph's service to the Committee terminated on 
January 2, 1985.
                      99th CONGRESS, 1985 and 1986
  The 99th Congress convened on January 3, 1985.
  On March 5, 1985, the Senate adopted S. Res. 87, which made the 
minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 99th Congress. 
The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Cranston (Ranking Minority Member), Matsunaga, DeConcini, 
    Mitchell, and Rockefeller.
  On March 5, 1985, the Senate adopted S. Res. 89, which made the 
majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 99th Congress 
and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments 
on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Murkowski (Chairman), Simpson, Thurmond, Stafford, 
    Specter, Denton, and Boschwitz.
  The services of Senators Jeremiah Denton and Rudy Boschwitz to the 
Committee terminated on January 5, 1987.
                      100th CONGRESS, 1987 and 1988
  The 100th Congress convened on January 6, 1987.
  On January 6, 1987, the Senate adopted S. Res. 14, which decreased the 
membership of the Committee from 12 to 11.
  On January 6, 1987, the Senate adopted S. Res. 19, which made majority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 100th Congress and 
elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments on 
the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Cranston (Chairman), Matsunaga, DeConcini, Mitchell, 
    Rockefeller, and Graham.
  On January 6, 1987, the Senate adopted S. Res. 20, which made the 
minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 100th Congress. 
The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Murkowski (Ranking Minority Member), Simpson, Thurmond, 
    Stafford, and Specter.
  Senator Robert T. Stafford's service to the Committee terminated on 
January 2, 1989.
                      101st CONGRESS, 1989 and 1990
  The 101st Congress convened on January 3, 1989.
  On February 2, 1989, the Senate adopted S. Res. 46, which made 
majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 101st Congress 
and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments 
on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Cranston (Chairman), Matsunaga, DeConcini, Mitchell, 
    Rockefeller, and Graham.
  On February 2, 1989, the Senate adopted S. Res. 47, which made the 
minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 101st Congress. 
The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Murkowski (Ranking Minority Member), Simpson, Thurmond, 
    Specter, and Jeffords.
  Senator Spark M. Matsunaga's service to the Committee terminated on 
April 15, 1990.
  On May 16, 1990, Senator Daniel K. Akaka replaced Senator Spark M. 
Matsunaga.
                      102nd CONGRESS, 1991 and 1992
  The 102nd Congress convened on January 3, 1991.
  On March 19, 1991, the Senate adopted S. Res. 85, which increased the 
membership of the Committee from 11 to 12.
  On March 19, 1991, the Senate adopted S. Res. 86, which made majority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 102nd Congress and 
elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments on 
the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Cranston (Chairman), DeConcini, Mitchell, Rockefeller, 
    Graham, Akaka, and Daschle.
  On March 19, 1991, the Senate adopted S. Res. 88, which made the 
minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 102nd Congress. 
The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Specter (Ranking Minority Member), Simpson, Thurmond, 
    Murkowski, and Jeffords.
  Senator Alan Cranston's service to the Committee terminated on January 
4, 1993.
                      103rd CONGRESS, 1993 and 1994
  The 103rd Congress convened on January 5, 1993.
  On January 21, 1993, the Senate adopted S. Res. 19, which made 
majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 103rd Congress 
and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments 
to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Rockefeller (Chairman), DeConcini, Mitchell, Graham, 
    Akaka, Daschle, and Campbell.
  On January 21, 1993, the Senate adopted S. Res. 22 which made minority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 103rd Congress. The 
minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs 
were as follows:
      Senators Murkowski (Ranking Minority Member), Thurmond, Simpson, 
    Specter, and Jeffords.
  The services of Senators George J. Mitchell, Dennis DeConcini, and 
Thomas A. Daschle terminated on January 4, 1995.
                      104th CONGRESS, 1995 and 1996
  The 104th Congress convened on January 4, 1995.
  On January 5, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 33, which made majority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 104th Congress and 
elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments to 
the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Simpson (Chairman), Thurmond, Murkowski, Specter, 
    Jeffords, Brown, and Craig.
  On January 5, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 32, which made minority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 104th Congress. The 
minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs 
were as follows:
      Senators Rockefeller (Ranking Minority Member), Graham, Akaka, 
    Campbell, and Dorgan.
  On March 23, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 93, which made changes 
to the majority appointments. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell replaced 
Senator Hank Brown.
  Senator Paul Wellstone's service to the Committee commenced on March 
27, 1995 (S. Res. 95).
  On December 29, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 206, which made 
changes to the minority appointments. Senator Patty Murray replaced 
Senator Byron L. Dorgan.
                      105th CONGRESS, 1997 and 1998
  The 105th Congress convened on January 7, 1997.
  On January 9, 1997, the Senate adopted S. Res. 14, which made majority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 105th Congress and 
elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments to 
the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Specter (Chairman), Thurmond, Murkowski, Jeffords, 
    Campbell, Craig, and Hutchinson.
  On January 9, 1997, the Senate adopted S. Res. 12, which made minority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 105th Congress. The 
minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs 
were as follows:
      Senators Rockefeller (Ranking Minority Member), Graham, Akaka, 
    Wellstone, and Murray.
  The service of Senators Alan K. Simpson terminated on January 2, 1997.
                      106th CONGRESS, 1999 and 2000
  The 106th Congress convened on January 6, 1999.
  On January 7, 1999, the Senate adopted S. Res. 13, which made majority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 106th Congress. The 
majority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs 
were as follows:
      Senators Specter, Thurmond, Murkowski, Jeffords, Campbell, Craig, 
    and Hutchinson.
  On January 7, 1999, the Senate adopted S. Res. 15, which made minority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 106th Congress. The 
minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs 
were as follows:
      Senators Rockefeller, Graham, Akaka, Wellstone, and Murray.
  On March 2, 1999, the Senate adopted S. Res. 55, which made majority 
and minority party appointments to Senate Committees for the 106th 
Congress and designated chairmen of such committees. The appointments on 
the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senators Specter (Chairman), Thurmond, Murkowski, Jeffords, 
    Campbell, Craig, and Hutchinson.
      Senators Rockefeller (Ranking Minority Member), Graham, Akaka, 
    Wellstone, and Murray.
                      107th CONGRESS, 2001 and 2002
  The 107th Congress convened on January 3, 2001.
  The make up of the Senate at the outset of the 107th Congress was a 
50-50 split with the deciding vote being cast by the President of the 
Senate. The majority was therefore held by the Democrats until the 
inauguration on January 20, 2001.
  On January 3, 2001 the Senate adopted S. Res. 7, which designated the 
chairman to the Senate committees for the 108th Congress until January 
20, 2001. The designee as chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs was as follows:
      Senator Rockefeller (Chairman).
  On January 25, 2001 the majority leader Senator Lott entered into the 
record the majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 
107th Congress. The majority party appointments on the Senate Committee 
on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senator Specter, Murkowski, Thurmond, Jeffords, Campbell, Craig 
    and T. Hutchinson.
  On January 25, 2001 the minority leader Senator Daschle entered into 
the record the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 
107th Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee 
on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
      Senator Rockefeller, Graham, Akaka, Wellstone, Murray, Miller, and 
    Nelson (NE).
  On February 7, 2001, the Senate adopted S. Res. 7, as amended, in 
which Sec. 2 designated the chairman to the Senate committees for the 
107th Congress. The designee as chairman of the Senate Committee on 
Veterans' Affairs was as follows:
      Senator Specter (Chairman).
  On June 6, 2001, Senator Jeffords switched party affiliation from the 
Republican to the Independent party. This switch changed the majority 
and the minority status of the Senate. Within the Senate Committee on 
Veterans' Affairs Jeffords switch left the minority (Republican) party 
appointees as follows:
      Senator Specter, Murkowski, Thurmond, Campbell, Craig, and T. 
    Hutchinson.
  On July 10, 2001, the majority leader Senator Daschle entered into the 
record the majority party appointments, as authorized by S. Res. 120 
agreed upon on June 29, 2001, to Senate Committees for the 107th 
Congress and designated chairman of such committees. The majority 
appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as 
follows:
      Senator Rockefeller (Chairman), Graham, Jeffords (I), Akaka, 
    Wellstone, Murray, Miller and Nelson.
  On July 17, 2001, the minority party appointed Senator Kay Bailey 
Hutchison, as authorized by S. Res. 120 agreed upon on June 29, 2001.
  Senator Paul Wellstone from Minnesota passed away on October 25, 2002. 
The Majority party did not appoint a new member to the Senate committee 
before the end of the Congress.
                      108th CONGRESS, 2003 and 2004
  The 108th Congress convened on January 7, 2003.
  On January 15, 2003, the Senate adopted S. Res. 18, which made 
majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 108th Congress 
and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments 
to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
  Senators Specter (Chairman), Campbell, Craig, Hutchison, Bunning, 
Ensign, Graham and Murkowski.
  On January 15, 2003, the Senate adopted S. Res. 20, which made 
minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 108th Congress. 
The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans' 
Affairs were as follows:
  Mr. Graham (Ranking Minority Member), Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. Jeffords, 
Mr. Akaka, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Miller and Mr. Nelson.
                      109th CONGRESS, 2005 and 2006
  The 109th Congress convened on January 4, 2005.
  On January 6, 2005, the Senate adopted S. Res. 5, which made majority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 109th Congress and 
elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments to 
the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
  Senators Craig (Chairman), Specter, Hutchison, Graham, Burr, Ensign, 
Thune, and Isakson.
  On January 6, 2005, the Senate adopted S. Res. 6, which made minority 
party appointments to Senate committees for the 109th Congress. The 
minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs 
were as follows:
  Senators Akaka (Ranking Member), Rockefeller, Jeffords, Murray, Obama, 
and Salazar.
  The services of Senators Bob Graham, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Zell 
Miller, E. Benjamin Nelson, Jim Bunning, and Lisa Murkowski terminated 
on January 4, 2005.
LEGISLATIVE JURISDICTION AND RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE 
                          ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS
LEGISLATIVE JURISDICTION AND RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE 
                     ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS--Continued
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                              LEGISLATIVE JURISDICTION

        Extract From Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate

                              STANDING COMMITTEES

  1. The following standing committees shall be appointed at the 
commencement of each Congress, and shall continue and have the power to 
act until their successors are appointed, with leave to report by bill 
or otherwise on matters within their respective jurisdictions:
              *          *          *          *          *
  (p) Committee on Veterans' Affairs, to which committee shall be 
referred all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials, and 
other matters relating to the following subjects:
  1. Compensation of veterans.
  2. Life insurance issued by the Government on account of service in 
the Armed Forces.
  3. National cemeteries.
  4. Pensions of all wars of the United States, general and special.
  5. Readjustment of servicemen to civil life.
  6. Soldiers' and sailors' civil relief.
  7. Veterans' hospitals, medical care and treatment of veterans.
  8. Veterans' measures generally.
  9. Vocational rehabilitation and education of veterans.
              *          *          *          *          *

                              RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE COMMITTEE

                              109TH CONGRESS


  I. Meetings--(a) Unless otherwise ordered, the Committee shall meet on 
the first Wednesday of each month. The Chairman may, upon proper notice, 
call such additional meetings as deemed necessary.
  (b) Except as provided in subparagraphs (b) and (d) of paragraph 5 of 
rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, meetings of the Committee 
shall be open to the public. The Committee shall prepare and keep a 
complete transcript or electronic recording adequate to fully record the 
proceedings of each meeting whether or not such meeting or any part 
thereof is closed to the public.
  (c) The Chairman of the Committee, or the Ranking Majority Member 
present in the absence of the Chairman, or such other Member as the 
Chairman may designate, shall preside at all meetings.
  (d) Except as provided in rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the 
Senate, no meeting of the Committee shall be scheduled except by 
majority vote of the Committee or by authorization of the Chairman of 
the Committee.
  (e) The Committee shall notify the office designated by the Committee 
on Rules and Administration of the time, place, and purpose of each 
meeting. In the event such meeting is canceled, the Committee shall 
immediately notify such designated office.
  (f) Written notice of a Committee meeting, accompanied by an agenda 
enumerating the items of business to be considered, shall be sent to all 
Committee members at least 72 hours (not counting Saturdays, Sundays, 
and Federal holidays) in advance of each meeting. In the event that the 
giving of such 72-hour notice is prevented by unforeseen requirements or 
Committee business, the Committee staff shall communicate notice by the 
quickest appropriate means to members or appropriate staff assistants of 
Members and an agenda shall be furnished prior to the meeting.
  (g) Subject to the second sentence of this paragraph, it shall not be 
in order for the Committee to consider any amendment in the first degree 
proposed to any measure under consideration by the Committee unless a 
written copy of such amendment has been delivered to each member of the 
Committee at least 24 hours before the meeting at which the amendment is 
to be proposed. This paragraph may be waived by a majority vote of the 
members and shall apply only when 72-hour written notice has been 
provided in accordance with paragraph (f).
  II. Quorums--(a) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (b), eight 
members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the reporting or 
approving of any measure or matter or recommendation. Five members of 
the Committee shall constitute a quorum for purposes of transacting any 
other business.
  (b) In order to transact any business at a Committee meeting, at least 
one member of the minority shall be present. If, at any meeting, 
business cannot be transacted because of the absence of such a member, 
the matter shall lay over for a calendar day. If the presence of a 
minority member is not then obtained, business may be transacted by the 
appropriate quorum.
  (c) One member shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of receiving 
testimony.
  III. Voting--(a) Votes may be cast by proxy. A proxy shall be written 
and may be conditioned by personal instructions. A proxy shall be valid 
only for the day given.
  (b) There shall be a complete record kept of all Committee action. 
Such record shall contain the vote cast by each member of the Committee 
on any question on which a roll call vote is requested.
  IV. Hearings and Hearing Procedures--(a) Except as specifically 
otherwise provided, the rules governing meetings shall govern hearings.
  (b) At least 1 week in advance of the date of any hearing, the 
Committee shall undertake, consistent with the provisions of paragraph 4 
of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to make public 
announcements of the date, place, time, and subject matter of such 
hearing.
  (c) The Committee shall require each witness who is scheduled to 
testify at any hearing to file 40 copies of such witness's testimony 
with the Committee not later than 48 hours prior to the witness's 
scheduled appearance unless the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member 
determine there is good cause for failure to do so.
  (d) The presiding member at any hearing is authorized to limit the 
time allotted to each witness appearing before the Committee.
  (e) The Chairman, with the concurrence of the Ranking Minority Member 
of the Committee, is authorized to subpoena the attendance of witnesses 
and the production of memoranda, documents, records, and any other 
materials. If the Chairman or a Committee staff member designated by the 
Chairman has not received from the Ranking Minority Member or a 
Committee staff member designated by the Ranking Minority Member notice 
of the Ranking Minority Member's nonconcurrence in the subpoena within 
48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays) of being 
notified of the Chairman's intention to subpoena attendance or 
production, the Chairman is authorized following the end of the 48-hour 
period involved to subpoena the same without the Ranking Minority 
Member's concurrence. Regardless of whether a subpoena has been 
concurred in by the Ranking Minority Member, such subpoena may be 
authorized by vote of the Members of the Committee. When the Committee 
or Chairman authorizes a subpoena, the subpoena may be issued upon the 
signature of the Chairman or of any other member of the Committee 
designated by the Chairman.
  (f) Except as specified in Committee Rule VII (requiring oaths, under 
certain circumstances, at hearings to confirm Presidential nominations), 
witnesses at hearings will be required to give testimony under oath 
whenever the presiding member deems such to be advisable.
  V. Media Coverage--Any Committee meeting or hearing which is open to 
the public may be covered by television, radio, and print media. 
Photographers, reporters, and crew members using mechanical recording, 
filming or broadcasting devices shall position and use their equipment 
so as not to interfere with the seating, vision, or hearing of the 
Committee members or staff or with the orderly conduct of the meeting or 
hearing. The presiding member of the meeting or hearing may for good 
cause terminate, in whole or in part, the use of such mechanical devices 
or take such other action as the circumstances and the orderly conduct 
of the meeting or hearing may warrant.
  VI. General--All applicable requirements of the Standing Rules of the 
Senate shall govern the Committee.
  VII. Presidential Nominations--(a) Each Presidential nominee whose 
nomination is subject to Senate confirmation and referred to this 
Committee shall submit a statement of his or her background and 
financial interests, including the financial interests of his or her 
spouse and of children living in the nominee's household, on a form 
approved by the Committee which shall be sworn to as to its completeness 
and accuracy. The Committee form shall be in two parts--
      (A) information concerning employment, education, and background 
    of the nominee which generally relates to the position to which the 
    individual is nominated, and which is to be made public; and
      (B) information concerning the financial and other background of 
    the nominee, to be made public when the Committee determines that 
    such information bears directly on the nominee's qualifications to 
    hold the position to which the individual is nominated.
  Committee action on a nomination, including hearings or a meeting to 
consider a motion to recommend confirmation, shall not be initiated 
until at least five days after the nominee submits the form required by 
this rule unless the Chairman, with the concurrence of the Ranking 
Minority Member, waives this waiting period.
  (b) At any hearing to confirm a Presidential nomination, the testimony 
of the nominee and, at the request of any Member, any other witness 
shall be under oath.
  VIII. Naming of Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities--It is the 
policy of the Committee that no Department of Veterans Affairs facility 
shall be named after any individual unless--
      (A) such individual is deceased and was--
      (1) a veteran who (i) was instrumental in the construction or the 
    operation of the facility to be named, or (ii) was a recipient of 
    the Medal of Honor or, as determined by the Chairman and Ranking 
    Minority Member, otherwise performed military service of an 
    extraordinarily distinguished character;
      (2) a member of the United States House of Representatives or 
    Senate who had a direct association with such facility;
      (3) an Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, a Secretary of Veterans 
    Affairs, a Secretary of Defense or of a service branch, or a 
    military or other Federal civilian official of comparable or higher 
    rank; or
      (4) an individual who, as determined by the Chairman and Ranking 
    Minority Member, performed outstanding service for veterans;
      (B) each member of the Congressional delegation representing the 
    State in which the designated facility is located has indicated in 
    writing such member's support of the proposal to name such facility 
    after such individual; and
      (C) the pertinent State department or chapter of each 
    Congressionally chartered veterans' organization having a national 
    membership of at least 500,000 has indicated in writing its support 
    of such proposal.
  IX. Amendments to the Rules--The rules of the Committee may be 
changed, modified, amended, or suspended at any time, provided, however, 
that no less than a majority of the entire membership so determine at a 
regular meeting with due notice, or at a meeting specifically called for 
that purpose. The rules governing quorums for reporting legislative 
matters shall govern rules changes, modification, amendments, or 
suspension.
        INDEX OF SHORT TITLES OF BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
                              ------------
Alpena, Michigan, Community Based Outpatient Clinic Act of 2006.--S. 
2598

  
Armed Forces Education Benefits Improvement Act.--S. 2163

  
Assured Funding for Veterans' Health Care Act of 2005.--S. 331

  
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 
2005.--S. 1272

  
Blinded Veterans' Continuum of Care Act of 2005.--S. 1190

  
Comprehensive Assistance for Veterans' Exposed to Traumatic Stressors 
Act of 2006.--S. 3984

  
Comprehensive Homeless Veterans' Assistance and Prevention Act of 
2006.--S. 3545

  
Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Management 
Improvement Act of 2005.--S. 2001

  
Disabled Veterans' Insurance Improvement Act of 2005.--S. 1252

  
Disabled Veterans' Sports and Special Events Promotion Act of 2005.--S. 
2021

  
Emergency Energy Assistance for Disabled Veterans' Act.--S. 3276

  
Filipino Veterans' Equity Act of 2005.--S. 146

  
Fulfilling Our Duty to America's Veterans' Act of 2005.--S. 13

  
Gold Star Parents Annuity Act of 2006.--S. 2785

  
Healing the Invisible Wounds Act of 2006.--S. 2500

  
Joshua Omvig Veterans' Suicide Prevention Act.--S. 3808

  
Lane Evans Veterans' Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006.--S. 
3988

  
Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2005.--S. 2091

  
Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2005.--S. 1162

  
Montgomery GI Bill Revitalization Act of 2005.--S. 615

  
Native American Veterans' Cemetery Act of 2006.--S. 2659

  
Neighbor Islands Veterans' Health Care Improvements Act of 2005.--S. 
1176

  
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Improvement Act.--S. 1448

  
Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2005.--S. 1271

  
Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act.--S. 2779

  
Rural Veterans' Care Act of 2006.--S. 2433

  
SAVE Reauthorization Act of 2005.--S. 1180

  
Servicemembers' Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2006.--S. 3998

  
Servicemembers Home Protection Act of 2005.--S. 1814

  
Services To Prevent Veterans' Homelessness Act.--S. 1991

  
Specially Adapted Housing Grants Improvements Act of 2005.--S. 1947

  
VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act of 2006.--S. 2358

  
Vet Center Enhancement Act of 2005.--S. 716

  
Veterans' Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 
2006.--S. 3421

  
Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2005.--S. 1235

  
Veterans' Benefits Outreach Act of 2005.--S. 151

  
Veterans' Burial Benefits Improvement Act of 2006.--S. 2415

  
Veterans' Choice of Representation Act of 2006.--S. 2694

  
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005.--S. 1234

  
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006.--S. 2562

  
Veterans' Comprehensive Hepatitis C Health Care Act.--S. 1571

  
Veterans' Disability Compensation Automatic COLA Act.--S. 3068

  
Veterans' Employment and Training Act of 2006.--S. 2416

  
Veterans' Employment and Transition Services Act.--S. 1259

  
Veterans' Health Care Act of 2005.--S. 1182

  
Veterans' Housing Fairness Act of 2005.--S. 2121

  
Veterans' Identity Protection Act.--S. 3555

  
Veterans' Identity Protection Act of 2006.--S. 2970

  
Veterans' Long-Term Care Security Act of 2006.--S. 2762

  
Veterans' Mental Health Care Capacity Enhancement Act of 2005.--S. 1177

  
Veterans' Outreach Improvement Act of 2005.--S. 1342

  
Veterans' Outreach Improvement Act of 2005.--S. 1990

  
Veterans' Prescription Drugs Assistance Act.--S. 614

  
Veterans' Road to Health Care Act of 2005.--S. 996

  
VetsRide Act.--S. 1191
                 SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
            SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE--Continued
                              ------------

S. 13

                                                           Jan. 24, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): Hillary Rodham Clinton (2/28/2005); Mark Dayton (1/24/
  2005)*; Byron L. Dorgan (1/24/2005)*; Richard Durbin (1/24/2005)*; 
  Dianne Feinstein (1/24/2005)*; Daniel K. Inouye (1/24/2005)*; Tim 
  Johnson, (3/19/2005); Patrick J. Leahy (1/24/2005)*; Edward M. Kennedy 
  (1/24/2005)*; Herb Kohl (1/31/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg (1/24/2005)*; 
  Patrick J. Leahy (1/24/2005)*; Blanche L. Lincoln (3/10/2005); Robert 
  Menendez (9/5/2006); Barbara A. Mikulski (1/24/2005)*; Patty Murray 
  (1/24/2005)*; Bill Nelson (2/7/2005); Mark L. Pryor (/24/2005)*; Harry 
  Reid (1/24/2005)*; John D. Rockefeller IV (1/24/2005)*; Paul S. 
  Sarbanes (1/24/2005)*; Debbie Stabenow (1/24/2005)*; Ken Salazar (1/
  24/2005)*; Charles E. Schumer (1/24/2005)*

A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand and 
  enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.

Jan. 24, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 62

                                                           Jan. 24, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye
Cosponsors: (none)

A bill for the relief of Jim K. Yoshida.

Jan. 24, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 69

                                                           Jan. 24, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill for the relief of Donald C. Pence.

Jan. 24, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Armed Services.
Feb. 17, 2005.--Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by 
  Unanimous Consent.
Feb. 17, 2005.--Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 79

                                                           Jan. 24, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of 
  the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed military service 
  on behalf of the United States during World War II.

Jan. 24, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 146

                                                           Jan. 25, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye
Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (2/27/2006); Barbara Boxer (6/15/2005); 
  Hillary Rodham Clinton (5/19/2006); Robert Menendez (7/27/2006); 
  Debbie Stabenow (12/16/2005); George Allen (11/10/2005); Maria 
  Cantwell (6/15/2005); Dianne Feinstein (7/12/2005); Barbara A. 
  Mikulski (10/31/2005)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in 
  the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of 
  the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service 
  for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary 
  of Veterans Affairs.

Jan. 25, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 151

                                                           Jan. 25, 2005

Sponsor: Norm Coleman
Cosponsor(s): Jim Bunning (3/2/2005); Mike DeWine (7/13/2005); Lindsey 
  Graham (7/19/2005); Tim Johnson (3/2/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg (7/12/
  2005); Bill Nelson (6/7/2005; Mark L. Pryor (1/25/2005)*; Susan M. 
  Collins (7/25/2005); Byron L. Dorgan (3/10/2005); Johnny Isakson (3/7/
  2005); Mary L. Landrieu (3/17/2005); Trent Lott (6/28/2005); E. 
  Benjamin Nelson (3/10/2005); Rick Santorum (5/10/2005)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an annual plan 
  on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Jan. 25, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
July 28, 2005.--Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1235, 
  as amended, ordered to be reported.

S. 331

                                                            Feb. 9, 2005

Sponsor: Tim Johnson
Cosponsor(s): Max Baucus (6/29/2005); Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (6/23/2005); 
  Barbara Boxer (6/29/2005); Susan M. Collins (5/12/2005); Jon S. 
  Corzine (6/28/2005); Mark Dayton (2/14/2005); Byron L. Dorgan (3/8/
  2005); Richard Durbin (2/9/2005)*; Tom Harkin (6/27/2005); James M. 
  Jeffords (5/1/2006); John F. Kerry (5/23/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg 
  (6/29/2005); Blanche L. Lincoln (6/14/2005); Robert Menendez (9/5/
  2006); Patty Murray (3/9/2005); Bill Nelson (3/17/2005); E. Benjamin 
  Nelson (2/9/2005)*; Mark L. Pryor (2/27/2006); John D. Rockefeller IV 
  (4/12/2005); Ken Salazar (5/9/2005); Olympia J. Snowe (6/13/2005); 
  Debbie Stabenow (3/8/2005); John Thune (11/3/2005)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured 
  adequate level of funding for veterans health care.

Feb. 9, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 423

                                                           Feb. 17, 2005

Sponsor: Rick Santorum
Cosponsor(s): Saxby Chambliss (4/18/2005); Mary L. Landrieu 
  (2/17/2005)*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn child 
  an insurable dependent for purposes of the Servicemembers' Group Life 
  Insurance program.

Feb. 17, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
July 28, 2005.--Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1235, 
  as amended, ordered to be reported.

S. 481

                                                            Mar. 1, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): Hillary Rodham Clinton (3/6/2006); Richard Durbin (7/14/
  2005); John D. Rockefeller IV (3/14/2005)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of 
  eligibility for health care for combat service in the Persian Gulf War 
  or future hostilities from two years to five years after discharge or 
  release.

Mar. 1, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 9, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 551

                                                            Mar. 8, 2005

Sponsor: Wayne Allard
Cosponsor(s): Ken Salazar (3/9/2005); John Thune (4/18/2005)

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a 
  national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, 
  metropolitan area.

Mar. 8, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 552

                                                            Mar. 8, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to make technical corrections to the Veterans Benefits 
  Improvement Act of 2004.

Mar. 8, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
July 28, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure 
  incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported.

S. 614

                                                           Mar. 14, 2005

Sponsor: Arlen Specter
Cosponsor(s): Saxby Chambliss (6/22/2005); Susan M. Collins (6/7/2005); 
  Thad Cochran (7/14/2005); Johnny Isakson (7/11/2005); Olympia J. Snowe 
  (6/9/2005; John Thune (4/14/2005)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Mar. 14, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 9, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 615

                                                           Mar. 14, 2005

Sponsor: Mark Dayton
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits under 
  the Montgomery GI Bill by establishing an enhanced educational 
  assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in 
  pay for participation in the program, and for other purposes.

Mar. 14, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 716

                                                            Apr. 6, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): Jeff Bingaman (12/15/2005); Kent Conrad (4/6/2005)*; 
  Richard Durbin (12/14/2005); John D. Rockefeller IV (4/6/2005)*; Ken 
  Salazar (12/13/2005)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services 
  provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of 
  bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.

Apr. 6, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 9, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Sept. 15, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  without amendment favorably.
Nov. 16, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator 
  Craig without amendment. With written Report No. 109-180.
Nov. 16, 2005.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 290.
Dec. 22, 2005.--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 22, 2005.--Received in the House.
Dec. 22, 2005.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 22, 2005.--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan. 19, 2006.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

S. 806

                                                           Apr. 14, 2005

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka, (4/14/2005)*; Max Baucus (4/21/2005); 
  Christopher S. Bond (4/21/2005); Richard Burr (4/21/2005); Kent Conrad 
  (4/21/2005); Mike Crapo (4/21/2005); Mike DeWine (4/21/2005); Richard 
  Durbin (5/10/2005); John Ensign (4/21/2005); Daniel K. Inouye (4/21/
  2005); James M. Jeffords (4/21/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg (4/21/2005); 
  Blanche L. Lincoln (4/21/2005); Barack Obama (4/21/2005); Ken Salazar 
  (4/19/2005); Craig Thomas (4/21/2005); John Thune (4/21/2005)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a traumatic 
  injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under section 
  1967(a)(1) of such title.

Apr. 14, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 909

                                                           Apr. 26, 2005

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd
Cosponsor(s): Blanche L. Lincoln (9/21/2005)

A bill to expand eligibility for governmental markers for marked graves 
  of veterans at private cemeteries.

Apr. 26, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 917

                                                           Apr. 27, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the 
  pilot program for direct housing loans for Native American veterans.

Apr. 27, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
July 28, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure 
  incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported.

S. 996

                                                            May 11, 2005

Sponsor: Conrad R. Burns
Cosponsor(s): Michael B. Enzi (5/11/2005)*; John Thune (5/11/2005)*

A bill to improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program of the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs.

May 11, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1138

                                                            May 26, 2005

Sponsor: George Allen
Cosponsor(s): Tom Coburn (6/14/2005); Judd Gregg (10/26/2005); Edward M. 
  Kennedy (6/15/2005)

A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington National 
  Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World War II as members 
  of Army Ranger Battalions.

May 26, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 1162

                                                            June 6, 2005

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell
Cosponsor(s): Tom Harkin (5/22/2006)

A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to repeal the 10-
  year limits on use of Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance 
  benefits, and for other purposes.

June 6, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1176

                                                            June 7, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to improve the provision of health care and services to veterans 
  in Hawaii, and for other purposes.

June 7, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 9, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 1177

                                                            June 7, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): Richard Durbin (6/8/2005); Patty Murray (6/9/2005); John 
  D. Rockefeller IV (6/9/2005); Ken Salazar (6/8/2005)

A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities of the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs.

June 7, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 9, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Sept. 15, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure 
  incorporated into measure S. 1182, as amended, ordered to be reported.

S. 1180

                                                            June 7, 2005

Sponsor: Barack Obama
Cosponsor(s): Barbara Boxer (4/26/2006); Hillary Rodham Clinton (12/16/
  2005); Byron L. Dorgan, (7/13/2005); Richard Durbin (7/14/2005); Tim 
  Johnson (6/13/2005); Patty Murray (7/21/2005)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize various 
  programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal years 
  2007 through 2011, and for other purposes.

June 7, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 9, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 1182

                                                            June 7, 2005

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.

June 7, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 9, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Sept. 15, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably (As approved 
  by the Committee, the substitute amendment incorporated related 
  provisions of S. 1182, as introduced, S. 1177, S. 1189, and S. 1190).
Nov. 10, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator 
  Craig with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written 
  Report No. 109-177. Minority views filed.
Nov. 10, 2005.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 284.
Dec. 22, 2005.--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Dec. 22, 2005.--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 22, 2005.--Received in the House.
Dec. 22, 2005.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 22, 2005.--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 9, 2006.--Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

S. 1189

                                                            June 7, 2005

Sponsor: Ken Salazar
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish a 
  strategic plan for long-term care, and for other purposes.

June 7, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 9, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Sept. 15, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure 
  incorporated into measure S. 1182, as amended, ordered to be reported.

S. 1190

                                                            June 7, 2005

Sponsor: Ken Salazar
Cosponsor(s): Mike DeWine (9/29/2005); Richard Durbin (11/2/2005); Tim 
  Johnson (7/29/2005); Rick Santorum (9/20/2005)

A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient specialists 
  at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

June 7, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 9, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Sept. 15, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure 
  incorporated into measure S. 1182, as amended, ordered to be reported.

S. 1191

                                                            June 7, 2005

Sponsor: Ken Salazar
Cosponsor(s): Max Baucus (10/27/2005); Jeff Bingaman (7/21/2005); Conrad 
  R. Burns (10/27/2005); Thad Cochran (7/25/2005); Susan M. Collins (6/
  13/2005); Kent Conrad (9/13/2005); Byron L. Dorgan (7/21/2005); Chuck 
  Grassley (7/21/2005); James M. Jeffords (7/29/2005); Tim Johnson (7/
  29/2005); Bill Nelson (7/21/2005); Mark L. Pryor (6/26/2006); John D. 
  Rockefeller IV (9/27/2005); Rick Santorum (11/9/2005); Gordon H. Smith 
  (9/13/2005); Olympia J. Snowe (7/29/2005); Ted Stevens (7/25/2005); 
  David Vitter (11/2/2005); Ron Wyden (9/22/2005)

A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation 
  options to veterans in remote rural areas.

June 7, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 9, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Nov. 10, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure.

S. 1234

                                                           June 14, 2005

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates of 
  compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the 
  rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of 
  certain disabled veterans.

June 14, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
July 28, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  without amendment favorably.
Sept. 21, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator 
  Craig without amendment. With written Report No. 109-138.
Sept. 21, 2005.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 217.
Nov. 16, 2005.--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Nov. 16, 2005.--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 16, 2005.--Received in the House.
Nov. 16, 2005.--Mr. Buyer asked unanimous consent to take from the 
  Speaker's table and consider.
Nov. 16, 2005.--Considered by unanimous consent.
Nov. 16, 2005.--On passage Passed without objection.
Nov. 16, 2005.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
Nov. 16, 2005.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 16, 2005.--Cleared for White House.
Nov. 17, 2005.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 18, 2005.--Presented to President.
Nov. 22, 2005.--Signed by President.
Nov. 22, 2005.--Became Public Law No. 109-111.

S. 1235

                                                           June 14, 2005

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the 
  servicemembers' life insurance and veterans' group life insurance 
  programs, and for other purposes.

June 14, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
July 28, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably (As approved 
  by the Committee, the substitute amendment incorporated related 
  provisions of S. 1235, as introduced, S. 552, S. 917, S. 151, S. 1259, 
  S. 1271, and S. 423).
Sept. 21, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator 
  Craig with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment 
  to the title. With written Report No. 109-139.
Sept. 21, 2005.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 218.
Sept. 28, 2005.--Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the 
  Title by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 29, 2005.--Received in the House.
Sept. 29, 2005.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 29, 2005.--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 22, 2006.--Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the 
  bill, as amended.
May 22, 2006.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 22, 2006.--At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were 
  demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, 
  the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be 
  postponed.
May 22, 2006.--Considered as unfinished business.
May 22, 2006.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as 
  amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372-0 (Roll 
  No. 177).
May 22, 2006.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
May 22, 2006.--The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without 
  objection.
May 23, 2006.--Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: 
  House amendments to Senate bill.
May 25, 2006.--Senate agreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent.
May 25, 2006.--Cleared for White House.
June 7, 2006.--Presented to President.
June 15, 2006.--Signed by President.
June 15, 2006.--Became Public Law No. 109-233.

S. 1252

                                                           June 15, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): Ken Salazar (6/15/2005)*

A bill to amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, to 
  increase the amount of supplemental insurance available for totally 
  disabled veterans.

June 15, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 1259

                                                           June 16, 2005

Sponsor: Ken Salazar
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement 
  for reports from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the disposition 
  of cases recommended to the Secretary for equitable relief due to 
  administrative error and to provide improved benefits and procedures 
  for the transition of member of the Armed Forces from combat zones to 
  noncombat zones and for the transition of veterans from service in the 
  Armed Forces to civilian life.

June 16, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
July 28, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure 
  incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported.

S. 1271

                                                           June 20, 2005

Sponsor: Patty Murray
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved 
  benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war.

June 20, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 23, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
July 28, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure 
  incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported.

S. 1272

                                                           June 20, 2005

Sponsor: E. Benjamin Nelson
Cosponsor(s): (41) Max Baucus (11/2/2005); Evan Bayh (4/27/2006); 
  Christopher S. Bond (12/15/2005); Barbara Boxer (7/29/2005; Sam 
  Brownback (11/14/2005); Conrad R. Burns (12/15/2005); Maria Cantwell 
  (11/18/2005); Lincoln Chafee (12/15/2005); Hillary Rodham Clinton (11/
  18/2005); Thad Cochran (11/14/2005); Norm Coleman (10/19/2005); Susan 
  M. Collins (10/27/2005); Kent Conrad (12/15/2005); Jon S. Corzine (9/
  15/2005); Mike DeWine (9/12/2005); Christopher J. Dodd (12/12/2005); 
  Richard Durbin (10/17/2005); Dianne Feinstein (10/19/2005); Chuck 
  Grassley (5/3/2006); James M. Jeffords (9/14/2005); Tim Johnson (10/
  26/2005); Edward M. Kennedy (6/7/2006); John F. Kerry (9/19/2005); 
  Mary L. Landrieu (7/20/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg (9/7/2005); Joseph 
  I. Lieberman (12/12/2005); Blanche L. Lincoln (9/20/2005); Robert 
  Menendez (3/7/2006); Barbara A. Mikulski (6/28/2005); Lisa Murkowski 
  (7/29/2005); Patty Murray (9/26/2005); Mark L. Pryor (2/13/2006); Jack 
  Reed (9/6/2005); Pat Roberts (9/6/2005); Ken Salazar (6/5/2006); Paul 
  S. Sarbanes (9/19/2005); Charles E. Schumer (11/2/2005); Gordon H. 
  Smith (9/14/2005); Olympia J. Snowe (7/29/2005); Debbie Stabenow (12/
  12/2005); Ted Stevens (9/15/2005)

A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social 
  Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in 
  the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport 
  Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II.

June 20, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 1342

                                                           June 30, 2005

Sponsor: Russell D. Feingold
Cosponsor(s): Blanche L. Lincoln (6/30/2005)*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the outreach 
  activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other 
  purposes.

June 30, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1448

                                                           July 21, 2005

Sponsor: Richard Durbin
Cosponsor(s): Barbara Boxer (7/21/2005)*; Tim Johnson (12/12/2005)

A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering from 
  post-traumatic stress disorder.

July 21, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1537

                                                           July 28, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): Jeff Bingaman (6/5/2006); Barbara Boxer (7/26/2006); Mark 
  Dayton (9/7/2006); Tim Johnson (7/12/2006); Blanche L. Lincoln (9/5/
  2006); Robert Menendez (7/27/2006); Patty Murray (5/9/2006); Barack 
  Obama (5/9/2006); Mark L. Pryor (7/11/2006); Gordon H. Smith (6/8/
  2006); Debbie Stabenow (6/12/2006)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.

July 28, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 11, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 1571

                                                           July 29, 2005

Sponsor: Jon S. Corzine
Cosponsor(s): Richard Durbin (10/27/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg 
  (7/29/2005)*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans for the 
  Hepatitis C virus.

July 29, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1646

                                                           Sept. 8, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): Mary L. Landrieu (9/14/2005); Patty Murray (9/8/2005)*; 
  Harry Reid (9/8/2005)*; Ken Salazar (9/12/2005)

A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane 
  Katrina.

Sept. 8, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1729

                                                          Sept. 20, 2005

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to extend the time during which persons affected by Hurricane 
  Katrina may appeal certain decisions of the Board of Veterans' Appeals 
  that are rendered during the period beginning June 1, 2005, and ending 
  November 30, 2005.

Sept. 20, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and 
  referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1731

                                                          Sept. 20, 2005

Sponsor: Tom Coburn
Cosponsor(s): James M. Inhofe (9/20/2005)*

A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 
  Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery Department of Veterans 
  Affairs Medical Center.

Sept. 20, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
May 11, 2006.-- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 1751

                                                          Sept. 22, 2005

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the State 
  sentences for which burial in National Cemeteries and Arlington 
  National Cemetery are prohibited to include any sentence of life 
  imprisonment for a State capital crime.

Sept. 22, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and 
  referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1759

                                                          Sept. 22, 2005

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): Barbara A. Mikulski (10/24/2005)

A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove the remains of 
  Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National Cemetery.

Sept. 22, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
Oct. 3, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure.

S. 1813

                                                            Oct. 3, 2005

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): Sam Brownback (10/3/2005)*; Barbara A. Mikulski (10/19/
  2005); Pat Roberts (10/3/2005)*; Ken Salazar (11/14/2005)

A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to modify 
  the circumstances under which a person who has committed a capital 
  offense is denied certain burial-related benefits and funeral honors.

Oct. 3, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1814

                                                            Oct. 3, 2005

Sponsor: Evan Bayh
Cosponsor(s): Richard Durbin (10/7/2005)

A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Housing and 
  Urban Development Act of 1968 to enhance protections for 
  servicemembers and their dependents, and for other purposes.

Oct. 3, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 1947

                                                            Nov. 1, 2005

Sponsor: John E. Sununu
Cosponsor(s): Saxby Chambliss (11/2/2005); Thad Cochran (11/7/2005); 
  Mike DeWine (11/2/2005); Richard Durbin (11/1/2005)*; Johnny Isakson 
  (11/3/2005); Tim Johnson (11/9/2005); John F. Kerry (11/1/2005)*; Mark 
  L. Pryor (11/1/2005)*; John Thune (11/7/2005); David Vitter (11/1/
  2005)*

A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to enhance 
  adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.

Nov. 1, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1990

                                                           Nov. 10, 2005

Sponsor: Richard Burr
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the outreach 
  activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other 
  purposes.

Nov. 10, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 1991

                                                           Nov. 10, 2005

Sponsor: Richard Burr
Cosponsor(s): Elizabeth Dole (12/13/2005); John Thune (2/14/2006)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a financial 
  assistance program to facilitate the provision of supportive services 
  for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and for 
  other purposes.

Nov. 10, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 2001

                                                           Nov. 10, 2005

Sponsor: John Thune
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the management 
  of information technology within the Department of Veterans Affairs by 
  providing for the Chief Information Officer of that Department to have 
  authority over resources, budget, and personnel related to the support 
  function of information technology, and for other purposes.

Nov. 10, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 2014

                                                           Nov. 15, 2005

Sponsor: Mike DeWine
Cosponsor(s): Richard Durbin (11/15/2005)*; Chuck Hagel (3/29/2006); 
  Mark L. Pryor (7/17/2006); Charles E. Schumer (11/15/2005)*; John 
  Warner (12/16/2005)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance 
  educational assistance for survivors and dependents of veterans.

Nov. 15, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 2021

                                                           Nov. 16, 2005

Sponsor: Saxby Chambliss
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs an Office of National Veterans Sports 
  Programs and Special Events.

Nov. 16, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 2091

                                                           Dec. 13, 2005

Sponsor: Tim Johnson
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain 
  servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance under the 
  Montgomery GI Bill.

Dec. 13, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 2121

                                                           Dec. 16, 2005

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide housing loan 
  benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units.

Dec. 16, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 8, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2147

                                                           Dec. 20, 2005

Sponsor: Patty Murray
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to extend the period of time which a veteran's multiple sclerosis 
  is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, 
  military service during a period of war.

Dec. 20, 2005.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 2163

                                                           Dec. 21, 2005

Sponsor: John F. Kerry
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to increase 
  and index educational benefits for veterans under the Montgomery GI 
  bill to ensure adequate and equitable benefits for active duty members 
  and members of the selected Reserve, and to include certain 
  servicemembers previously excluded from such benefits.

Dec. 21, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 2351

                                                            Mar. 1, 2006

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer
Cosponsor(s): Mark Dayton (3/1/2006)*; Tom Harkin (4/24/2006); Tim 
  Johnson (3/2/2006); Edward M. Kennedy (3/1/2006)*; Frank R. Lautenberg 
  (3/2/2006); Joseph I. Lieberman (6/6/2006); Robert Menendez (3/9/2006)

A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.

Mar. 1, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 2358

                                                            Mar. 2, 2006

Sponsor: Barack Obama
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Hospital 
  Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care quality in 
  Veterans Affairs hospitals.

Mar. 2, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 2387

                                                            Mar. 8, 2006

Sponsor: Wayne Allard
Cosponsor(s): Ken Salazar (3/8/2006)*

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a 
  national cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado.

Mar. 8, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 2415

                                                           Mar. 15, 2006

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.

June 15, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 2416

                                                           Mar. 15, 2006

Sponsor: Conrad R. Burns
Cosponsor(s): Saxby Chambliss (6/7/2006); Elizabeth Dole (4/24/2006); 
  Lindsey Graham (5/1/2006); Barbara A. Mikulski (4/4/2006); Lisa 
  Murkowski (3/29/2006); E. Benjamin Nelson (6/8/2006); Mark L. Pryor 
  (3/15/2006)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the scope of 
  programs of education for which accelerated payments of educational 
  assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and for other 
  purposes.

Mar. 15, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 8, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2433

                                                           Mar. 16, 2006

Sponsor: Ken Salazar
Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (3/16/2006)*; Max Baucus (3/16/2006)*; 
  Conrad R. Burns (3/16/2006)*; Richard Burr (3/16/2006)*; Kent Conrad 
  (3/16/2006)*; Byron L. Dorgan (3/16/2006)*; Michael B. Enzi (3/31/
  2006); Tim Johnson (3/16/2006)*; Blanche L. Lincoln (3/16/2006)*; Lisa 
  Murkowski (3/16/2006)*; Patty Murray (3/16/2006)*; Mark L. Pryor (3/
  16/2006 *; Craig Thomas (3/16/2006)*; John Thune (3/16/2006)*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Assistant 
  Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs, to 
  improve the care provided to veterans living in rural areas, and for 
  other purposes.

Mar. 16, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
May 11, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2500

                                                            Apr. 4, 2006

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): Hillary Rodham Clinton (4/4/2006)*; John F. Kerry (4/4/
  2006)*; Frank R. Lautenberg (4/4/2006)*

A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services provided by 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Apr. 4, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 11, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2547

                                                            Apr. 5, 2006

Sponsor: Wayne Allard
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to authorize a major medical facility project for the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs at Denver, Colorado.

Apr. 5, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 2562

                                                            Apr. 6, 2006

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (4/6/2006)*; Mike Crapo (4/25/2006); Kay 
  Bailey Hutchison (4/25/2006); Olympia J. Snowe (5/9/2006)

A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates of 
  compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the 
  rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of 
  certain disabled veterans.

Apr. 6, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 8, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
June 22, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  without amendment favorably.
July 27, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator 
  Craig without amendment. With written Report No. 109-296.
July 27, 2006.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 539.
Sept. 21, 2006.--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Sept. 21, 2006.--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 22, 2006.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 25, 2006.--Received in the House.
Sept. 25, 2006.--Held at the desk.
Sept. 30, 2006.--Mr. Buyer asked unanimous consent to take from the 
  Speaker's table and consider.
Sept. 30, 2006.--Considered by unanimous consent.
Sept. 30, 2006.--On passage Passed without objection.
Sept. 30, 2006.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to 
  without objection.
Sept. 30, 2006.--Cleared for White House.
Oct. 5, 2006.--Presented to President.
Oct. 16, 2006.--Signed by President.
Oct. 16, 2006.--Became Public Law No. 109-361.

S. 2598

                                                            Apr. 7, 2006

Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and 
  operate a community-based outpatient clinic in Alpena, Michigan.

Apr. 7, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 2634

                                                           Apr. 24, 2006

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strike the term of the 
  positions Under Secretary for Health and the Under Secretary for 
  Benefits and simplify appointments to such positions.

Apr. 24, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 11, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2659

                                                           Apr. 26, 2006

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Inouye (4/26/2006)*; Tim Johnson (9/27/2006); 
  Patty Murray (6/12/2006)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the 
  establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands.

Apr. 26, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 8, 2006 .--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2694

                                                             May 2, 2006

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): Saxby Chambliss (5/19/2006); Lindsey Graham (5/2/2006)*; 
  Kay Bailey Hutchison, (5/9/2006); James M. Jeffords (5/10/2006); Lisa 
  Murkowski (5/22/2006)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

May 2, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 8, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
June 22, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  without amendment favorably.
June 22, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
July 27, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator 
  Craig with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment 
  to the title. With written Report No. 109-297.
July 27, 2006.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 540.
Aug. 3, 2006.--Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the 
  Title by Unanimous Consent.
Aug. 4, 2006.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 6, 2006.--Received in the House.
Sept. 6, 2006.--Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in 
  addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be 
  subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration 
  of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
  concerned.
Sept. 6, 2006.--Referred to House Veterans' Affairs.
Sept. 21, 2006.--Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 2708

                                                             May 3, 2006

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an enrollment 
  priority for veterans, who are recipients of certain medals for valor, 
  in health care services provided by the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.

May 3, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 2736

                                                             May 4, 2006

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (5/4/2006)*; Saxby Chambliss (5/17/2006)

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish centers 
  to provide enhanced services to veterans with amputations and 
  prosthetic devices, and for other purposes.

May 4, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 11, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2753

                                                             May 4, 2006

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): John D. Rockefeller IV (6/21/2006)

A bill to require a program to improve the provision of caregiver 
  assistance services for veterans.

May 4, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 11, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2762

                                                             May 8, 2006

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka
Cosponsor(s): Hillary Rodham Clinton (7/20/2006); Susan M. Collins (7/
  17/2006); Charles E. Schumer (7/18/2006); Olympia J. Snowe (6/21/2006)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure appropriate 
  payment for the cost of long-term care provided to veterans in State 
  homes, and for other purposes.

May 8, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 11, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2779

                                                            May 10, 2006

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe
Cosponsor(s): Wayne Allard 95/17/2006); Pat Roberts (5/17/2006); David 
  Vitter (5/10/2006)*

A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit 
  certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National 
  Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, and for 
  other purposes.
May 10, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 2785

                                                            May 11, 2006

Sponsor: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the payment 
  of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents (known as ``Gold Star 
  Parents'') of members of the Armed Forces who die during a period of 
  war.

May 11, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 2800

                                                            May 15, 2006

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe
Cosponsor(s): Tom Coburn (5/15/2006)*

A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic 
  in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ``Ernest Childers Department of Veterans 
  Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''

May 15, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 2970

                                                            May 23, 2006

Sponsor: John F. Kerry
Cosponsor(s): Jeff Bingaman (5/26/2006); Barbara Boxer (5/24/2006); Tom 
  Harkin (5/24/2006); Tim Johnson (5/24/2006); Edward M. Kennedy (5/24/
  2006); Frank R. Lautenberg (5/24/2006); Patrick J. Leahy (5/24/2006); 
  Joseph I. Lieberman (6/5/2006); Robert Menendez (5/26/2006); Barbara 
  A. Mikulski (6/8/2006); Bill Nelson (6/15/2006); Ken Salazar (5/24/
  2006)

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide free 
  credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others affected 
  by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such persons 
  are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other purposes.

May 23, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 3068

                                                            May 25, 2006

Sponsor: John Thune
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual 
  cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each year 
  in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-
  connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity 
  compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled 
  veterans.

May 25, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 3069

                                                            May 25, 2006

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd
Cosponsor(s): Robert C. Byrd (5/25/2006)*; Kent Conrad (5/25/2006)*; 
  Mike DeWine (5/25/2006)*; Byron L. Dorgan (5/25/2006)*; Tim Johnson 
  (5/25/2006)*; Edward M. Kennedy (5/25/2006)*; John F. Kerry (6/7/
  2006); Herb Kohl (6/7/2006); Patrick J. Leahy (5/25/2006)*; Joseph I. 
  Lieberman (6/19/2006); Blanche L. Lincoln (6/7/2006); Rick Santorum 
  (6/7/2006); Jeff Sessions (6/19/2006); George V. Voinovich (6/7/2006)

A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to modify 
  the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at private 
  ceremonies, and for other purposes.

May 25, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 3276

                                                            May 26, 2006

Sponsor: E. Benjamin Nelson
Cosponsor(s): Tim Johnson (5/26/2006)*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the 
  deductible and change the method of determining the mileage 
  reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program administered 
  by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

May 26, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 3363

                                                            June 5, 2006

Sponsor: Mike DeWine
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for accelerated 
  payment of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance for 
  certain programs of education, and for other purposes.

June 5, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 8, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 3421

                                                            June 6, 2006

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): John Ensign (9/25/2006)

A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major medical 
  facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal 
  years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.

June 6, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 22, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  with an amendment favorably.
Sept. 6, 2006.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator 
  Craig with amendments. With written Report No. 109-328.
Sept. 6, 2006.--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
  Orders. Calendar No. 592.
Sept. 26, 2006.--Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Sept. 26, 2006.--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 26, 2006.--Received in the House.
Sept. 26, 2006.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 26, 2006.--Held at the desk.
Dec. 8, 2006.--Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 
  as amended.
Dec. 8, 2006.--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 8, 2006.--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as 
  amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 8, 2006.--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
Dec. 8, 2006.--The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without 
  objection.
Dec. 8, 2006.--Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: 
  House amendments to Senate bill.
Dec. 9, 2006.--Senate agreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 9, 2006.--Cleared for White House.
Dec. 11, 2006.--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 20, 2006.--Presented to President.
Dec. 22, 2006.--Signed by President.
Dec. 22, 2006.--Became Public Law No. 109-461.

S. 3545

                                                           June 20, 2006

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (6/20/2006)*; Richard Burr (6/20/2006)*; 
  Saxby Chambliss (12/5/2006); Johnny Isakson (7/24/2006); Barack Obama 
  (6/20/2006)*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for 
  homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

June 20, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
June 21, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure.

S. 3555

                                                           June 21, 2006

Sponsor: Jim Talent
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to establish the Office of Veterans Identity Protection Claims to 
  reimburse injured persons for injuries suffered as a result of the 
  unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of identifying 
  information stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.

June 21, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 3598

                                                           June 29, 2006

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to clarify the effective date of the modification of treatment 
  for retirement annuity purposes of part-time service before April 7, 
  1986, of certain Department of Veterans Affairs health-care 
  professionals.

June 29, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 3770

                                                            Aug. 1, 2006

Sponsor: Robert Menendez
Cosponsor(s): Frank R. Lautenberg (8/1/2006)*

A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of the transition 
  of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of veterans health care 
  benefits upon completion of military service, and for other purposes.

Aug. 1, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 3808

                                                            Aug. 3, 2006

Sponsor: Tom Harkin
Cosponsor(s): Sam Brownback (8/3/2006)*; Mike DeWine (8/3/2006)*; 
  Richard Durbin (11/15/2006); Chuck Grassley (8/3/2006)*; Frank R. 
  Lautenberg (8/3/2006)*; John D. Rockefeller IV (9/19/2006); Olympia J. 
  Snowe (8/3/2006)*; Jim Talent (8/3/2006)

A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.

Aug. 3, 2006.--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

S. 3984

                                                          Sept. 28, 2006

Sponsor: Tom Harkin
Cosponsor(s): Richard Durbin (11/15/2006); John F. Kerry (9/28/2006)*; 
  Patrick J. Leahy (9/28/2006)*; Barbara A. Mikulski (9/28/2006 *; Ken 
  Salazar (9/29/2006)

A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment of post-
  deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress 
  disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other 
  purposes.

Sept. 28, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and 
  referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 3988

                                                          Sept. 28, 2006

Sponsor: Barack Obama
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits 
  and services for members of the Armed Forces, veterans of the Global 
  War on Terrorism, and other veterans, to require reports on the 
  effects of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes.

Sept. 28, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and 
  referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 3998

                                                          Sept. 29, 2006

Sponsor: Russell D. Feingold
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide relief 
  for servicemembers with respect to contracts for cellular phone 
  service, and for other purposes.

Sept. 29, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and 
  referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

S. 4054

                                                           Nov. 15, 2006

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (11/15/2006)*
  * Original cosponsor.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the number of 
  individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury 
  protection coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance.

Nov. 15, 2006.--Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
                SENATE RESOLUTIONS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
                        REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
  SENATE RESOLUTIONS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE--
                                Continued
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S. Res. 35

                                                            Feb. 2, 2005

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): (none)

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.

Feb. 2, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported 
  to Senate by Senator Craig. Without written report.
Feb. 2, 2005.--Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Feb. 2, 2005.--Committee on Veterans' Affairs ordered to be reported an 
  original measure.

S. Res. 259

                                                          Sept. 28, 2005

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig
Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (9/28/2005)*
  * Original cosponsor.

A resolution commending the efforts of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs in responding to Hurricane Katrina.

Sept. 28, 2005.--Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sept. 29, 2005.-- Introductory remarks on measure.

S. Res. 269

                                                            Oct. 6, 2005

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a ``Welcome Home 
  Vietnam Veterans Day'' should be established.

Oct. 6, 2005.--Introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 6, 2005.--Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
          HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
    HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE--Continued
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H. Con. Res. 125

                                                            Apr. 6, 2005

Sponsor: Rush D. Holt
Cosponsor(s): Neil Abercrombie (7/24/2006); Spencer Bachus (4/6/2005)*; 
  Richard H. Baker (4/6/2005)*; Shelley Berkley (7/24/2006); Michael 
  Bilirakis (6/30/2005); Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (4/6/2005)*; John 
  Boozman (4/6/2005)*; Madeleine Z. Bordallo (4/6/2005)*; Charles W. 
  Boustany, Jr. (6/30/2005); Henry E. Brown, Jr. (4/6/2005)*; Sherrod 
  Brown (7/10/2006); G. K. Butterfield (7/24/2006); Julia Carson (4/6/
  2005)*; Ed Case (4/6/2005)*; Donna M. Christensen (4/6/2005)*; John 
  Conyers, Jr. (4/6/2005)*; Elijah E. Cummings (4/6/2005)*; Norman D. 
  Dicks (4/6/2005)*; Eliot L. Engel (7/13/2006); Phil English (7/13/
  2006); Lane Evans (4/6/2005)*; Bob Filner (4/6/2005)*; Mark Foley (4/
  6/2005)*; Luis G. Fortuno (4/6/2005)*; Trent Franks (4/14/2005); Bart 
  Gordon (4/6/2005)*; Gene Green (4/14/2005); Mark Green (4/6/2005)*; 
  Raul M. Grijalva (7/21/2005); Luis V. Gutierrez (4/14/2005); Robin 
  Hayes (7/13/2006); Jeb Hensarling (7/24/2006); Stephanie Herseth (4/
  14/2005); Tim Holden (4/6/2005)*; Stephanie Tubbs Jones (4/14/2005); 
  Marcy Kaptur (4/6/2005)*; Jack Kingston (6/30/2005); John R. ``Randy'' 
  Kuhl, Jr. (7/24/2006); Rick Larsen (7/10/2006); John Lewis (7/10/
  2006); Daniel Lipinski (4/6/2005)*; Stephen F. Lynch (4/6/2005)*; 
  Carolyn B. Maloney (4/6/2005)*; Donald A. Manzullo (6/30/2005); 
  Carolyn McCarthy (4/6/2005)*; Michael T. McCaul (4/6/2005)*; Michael 
  H. Michaud (4/6/2005)*; Jeff Miller (7/24/2006); James P. Moran (7/10/
  2006); Tim Murphy (7/21/2005); Sue Wilkins Myrick (7/24/2006); Stevan 
  Pearce (7/24/2006); Charles B. Rangel (4/6/2005)*; Silvestre Reyes (7/
  24/2006); Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (7/21/2005); Jose E. Serrano (4/6/
  2005)*; Michael K. Simpson (4/6/2005)*; Tom Udall (4/6/2005)*; Chris 
  Van Hollen (4/6/2005)*; Robert Wexler (4/6/2005)*; Joe Wilson (4/6/
  2005)*; Lynn C. Woolsey (4/6/2005)*; Albert Russell Wynn (4/6/2005)*

Expressing support for the designation and goals of ``Hire a Veteran 
  Week'' and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation 
  supporting those goals.

Apr. 6, 2005--Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in 
  addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be 
  subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration 
  of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
  concerned.
Apr. 6, 2005--Referred to House Veterans' Affairs.
July 20, 2006--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
July 20, 2006--Ordered to be reported by Voice Vote.
Apr. 6, 2005--Referred to House Armed Services
Apr. 21, 2005--Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
July 24, 2006--Mr. Bradley (NH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to 
  the resolution.
July 24, 2006--Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 24, 2006--On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the 
  resolution. Agreed to by Voice Vote.
July 24, 2006--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
July 25, 2006--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.

H. Con. Res. 347

                                                           Feb. 16, 2006

Sponsor: Rob Simmons
Cosponsor(s): Neil Abercrombie (5/2/2006); Richard H. Baker (5/2/2006); 
  Charles F. Bass, (5/2/2006); Shelley Berkley (7/19/2006); Sanford D. 
  Bishop, Jr. (5/2/2006); Michael E. Capuano (5/18/2006); Ed Case (5/2/
  2006)*; Tom Cole (5/2/2006); John Conyers, Jr. (5/2/2006): Danny K. 
  Davis (5/2/2006): Jo Ann Davis (7/24/2006); Phil English (5/2/2006); 
  Bob Filner (5/2/2006); Harold E. Ford, Jr. (5/2/2006); Barney Frank 
  (5/2/2006); Scott Garrett (5/2/2006); Jim Gibbons (5/2/2006); Bart 
  Gordon (5/2/2006); Nancy L. Johnson (5/2/2006); Dennis J. Kucinich (5/
  2/2006); Edward J. Markey (5/2/2006); Betty McCollum (5/2/2006); 
  Thaddeus G. McCotter (5/2/2006); James P. McGovern (5/2/2006); Michael 
  H. Michaud (7/18/2006); Jeff Miller (5/2/2006); Richard E. Neal (2/16/
  2006)*; Collin C. Peterson (5/2/2006); Christopher Shays (7/17/2006); 
  Bill Shuster (5/2/2006); Adam Smith (5/2/2006); Robert Wexler (5/2/
  2006); Roger F. Wicker (5/2/2006)

Honoring the National Association of State Veterans Homes and the 119 
  State veterans homes providing long-term care to veterans that are 
  represented by that association for their contributions to the health 
  care of veterans and the health-care system of the Nation.

Feb. 16, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 20, 2006--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
July 20, 2006--Ordered to be reported by Voice Vote.
July 24, 2006--Mr. Bradley (NH) moved to suspend the rules and agree to 
  the resolution.
July 24, 2006--Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 24, 2006--On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the 
  resolution. Agreed to by voice vote.
July 24, 2006--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
July 25, 2006--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1220

                                                          March 10, 2005

Sponsor: Steve Buyer
Cosponsor(s): Richard H. Baker (4/5/2005); Roscoe G. Bartlett (4/5/
  2005); Shelley Berkley (3/10/2005)*; Michael Bilirakis (4/5/2005); 
  Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (4/5/2005); Jeb Bradley (4/5/2005); Corrine 
  Brown (6/23/2005); Henry E. Brown, Jr. (4/5/2005); Ginny Brown-Waite 
  (4/5/2005); Lane Evans (3/10/2005)*; Bob Filner (4/5/2005); Mark Foley 
  (4/21/2005); Luis V. Gutierrez (4/5/2005); Tim Holden (6/8/2005); 
  Darlene Hooley (4/5/2005); Dale E. Kildee (6/8/2005); Jim Kolbe (6/23/
  2005); James P. McGovern (4/21/2005); John M. McHugh (4/21/2005); 
  Michael H. Michaud (4/5/2005); Jeff Miller (3/10/2005)*; Silvestre 
  Reyes (6/13/2005); C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (4/5/2005); John T. 
  Salazar (6/14/2005); Vic Snyder (6/23/2005); Ted Strickland (6/14/
  2005); Tom Udall (6/7/2005)

To increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates of disability 
  compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the 
  rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of 
  certain service-connected disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

March 10, 2005--Introductory remarks on measure.
March 10, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr. 4, 2005--Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and 
  Memorial Affairs.
June 9, 2005--Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held.
June 9, 2005--Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous 
  Consent.
June 23, 2005--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
June 23, 2005--Committee hearings held.
June 23, 2005--Ordered to be reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
June 23, 2005--Provisions of H.R. 2988 incorporated in this Measure, 
  Section 5.
June 23, 2005--Provisions of H.R. 2959 incorporated in this Measure, 
  Section 6.
June 30, 2005--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 
  H. Rept. 109-162.
June 30, 2005--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 98.
July 13, 2005--Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 
  as amended.
July 13, 2005--Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 13, 2005--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as 
  amended Agreed to by voice vote.
July 13, 2005--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
July 14, 2005--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1691

                                                           Apr. 19, 2005

Sponsor: Mark Green
Cosponsor(s): Tammy Baldwin (9/15/2005); Shelley Berkley (10/27/2005); 
  Ron Kind (9/15/2005); Gwen Moore (9/15/2005); David R. Obey (9/15/
  2005); Thomas E. Petri (9/15/2005); Paul Ryan 
  (9/15/2005); F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (9/15/2005)

To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in 
  Appleton, Wisconsin, as the ``John H. Bradley Department of Veterans 
  Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''

Apr. 19, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr. 25, 2005--Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 12, 2005--Subcommittee on Health discharged.
Oct. 20, 2005--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
Oct. 20, 2005--Ordered to be reported by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 2, 2005--Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov. 2, 2005--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 2, 2005--At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were 
  demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, 
  the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be 
  postponed.
Nov. 2, 2005--Considered as unfinished business.
Nov. 2, 2005--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to 
  by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407-0 (Roll No. 561).
Nov. 2, 2005--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
Nov. 4, 2005--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar. 13, 2006--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by 
  Unanimous Consent.
Mar. 13, 2006--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar. 13, 2006--Cleared for White House.
Mar. 14, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar. 17, 2006--Presented to President.
Mar. 23, 2006--Signed by President.
Mar. 23, 2006--Became Public Law No. 109-206.

H.R. 2046

                                                             May 3, 2005

Sponsor: Steve Buyer
Cosponsor(s): Shelley Berkley (5/19/2005); Michael Bilirakis (5/12/
  2005); Timothy H. Bishop (5/17/2005); John Boozman (5/3/2005)*; Jeb 
  Bradley (5/12/2005); Corrine Brown (5/12/2005); Henry E. Brown, Jr. 
  (5/12/2005); Ginny Brown-Waite (5/5/2005); Dan Burton (5/17/2005); 
  Lane Evans (5/3/2005)*; Terry Everett (5/12/2005); Bob Filner (5/17/
  2005); Mark Foley (5/18/2005); Raul M. Grijalva (5/18/2005); Luis V. 
  Gutierrez (5/12/2005); Stephanie Herseth (5/3/2005)*; Tim Holden (5/
  12/2005); Michael M. Honda (5/17/2005); Darlene Hooley (5/12/2005); 
  Michael H. Michaud (5/12/2005); Jeff Miller (5/12/2005); Jerry Moran 
  (5/12/2005); Bernard Sanders 
  (5/18/2005); Adam B. Schiff (5/18/2005); Vic Snyder (5/12/2005); Cliff 
  Stearns (5/12/2005); Ted Strickland (5/12/2005); Michael R. Turner (5/
  17/2005); Tom Udall (5/12/2005); Frank R. Wolf 
  (5/19/2005)

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to limit premium increases 
  on reinstated health insurance on servicemembers who are released from 
  active military service, and for other purposes.

May 3, 2005--Introductory remarks on measure.
May 3, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 4, 2005--Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 5, 2005--Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held.
May 5, 2005--Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 11, 2005--Provisions of H.R. 1292 incorporated in this measure, 
  Section 4.
May 11 2005--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
May 11, 2005--Ordered to be reported in the Nature of a Substitute 
  (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 19, 2005--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 
  H. Rept. 109-88.
May 19, 2005--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45.
May 23, 2005--Mr. Boozman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 
  as amended.
May 23, 2005--Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 23, 2005--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as 
  amended Agreed to by voice vote.
May 23, 2005--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
May 24, 2005--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 3082

                                                           June 28, 2005

Sponsor: John Boozman
Cosponsor(s): Shelley Berkley (7/13/2006); Michael Bilirakis (6/28/
  2005)*; Leonard L. Boswell (7/13/2006); Corrine Brown (7/13/2006); 
  Ginny Brown-Waite (7/18/2005); Dan Burton (6/28/2005)*; John Campbell 
  (4/26/2006); John R. Carter (10/7/2005); Ed Case (7/13/2006); Jo Ann 
  Davis (7/24/2006); Susan A. Davis (5/18/2006); Chet Edwards (5/23/
  2006); Lane Evans (7/13/2006); Terry Everett (6/28/2005)*; Eni F.H. 
  Faleomavaega (7/13/2006); Bob Filner (9/7/2005); Charles A. Gonzalez 
  (7/13/2006); Luis V. Gutierrez (7/13/2006); Stephanie Herseth (6/28/
  2005)*; Frank A. LoBiondo (7/24/2006); Jim Marshall 11/8/2005); 
  Michael H. Michaud (7/12/2006); Todd Russell Platts (4/26/2006); 
  Silvestre Reyes (7/13/2006); John T. Salazar (7/13/2006); Ted 
  Strickland (7/13/2006); Tom Udall (7/13/2006)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that 9 percent of 
  procurement contracts entered into by the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs be awarded to small business concerns owned by veterans, and 
  for other purposes.

June 28, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 11, 2005--Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
July 27, 2005--Subcommittee hearings held.
May 10, 2006--Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held.
May 10, 2006--Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by 
  Unanimous Consent.
July 13, 2006--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
July 13, 2006--Ordered to be reported in the Nature of a Substitute by 
  Voice Vote.
July 24, 2006--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 
  H. Rept. 109-592.
July 24, 2006--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
July 24, 2006--Mr. Bradley (NH) moved to suspend the rules and pass the 
  bill, as amended.
July 24, 2006--Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 24, 2006--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as 
  amended Agreed to by voice vote.
July 24, 2006--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
July 24, 2006--The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without 
  objection.
July 25, 2006--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 3200

                                                           July 11, 2005

Sponsor: Jeff Miller
Cosponsor(s): Shelley Berkley (7/11/2005)*; Michael Bilirakis (7/19/
  2005); Jeb Bradley (7/14/2005); Corrine Brown (7/20/2005); Henry E. 
  Brown, Jr. (7/19/2005); Ginny Brown-Waite (7/14/2005); Steve Buyer (7/
  20/2005); Lane Evans (7/14/2005); Bob Filner (7/20/2005); Luis V. 
  Gutierrez (7/20/2005); Stephanie Herseth (7/20/2005); Darlene Hooley 
  (7/20/2005); Michael H. Michaud (7/14/2005); Jerry Moran (7/19/2005); 
  Silvestre Reyes (7/20/2005); Vic Snyder (7/14/2005); Ted Strickland 
  (7/20/2005); Tom Udall (7/13/2005)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the Servicemembers' 
  Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.

July 11, 2005--Introductory remarks on measure.
July 11, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 12, 2005--Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and 
  Memorial Affairs.
July 13, 2005--Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held.
July 13, 2005--Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice 
  Vote.
July 14, 2005--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
July 14, 2005--Ordered to be reported by Voice Vote.
July 20, 2005--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 
  109-177.
July 20, 2005--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
July 26, 2005--Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
July 26, 2005--Considered under suspension of the rules.
July 26, 2005--At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were 
  demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, 
  the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be 
  postponed.
July 26, 2005--Considered as unfinished business.
July 26, 2005--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
July 26, 2005--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed 
  to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424-0 (Roll No. 420).
July 27, 2005--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 27, 2005--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by 
  Unanimous Consent.
July 27, 2005--Measure laid before Senate by Unanimous Consent.
July 27, 2005--Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
July 27, 2005--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 28, 2005--Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the rules 
  and agree to the Senate amendment.
Sept. 28, 2005--On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to 
  the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 28, 2005--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
Sept. 28, 2005--Cleared for White House.
Sept. 29, 2005--Presented to President.
Sept. 30, 2005--Signed by President.
Sept. 30, 2005--Became Public Law No. 109-80.

H.R. 3665

                                                           Sept. 7, 2005

Sponsor: John Boozman
Cosponsor(s): Neil Abercrombie (9/20/2005); Shelley Berkley (11/1/2005); 
  Ed Case (9/20/2005); Geoff Davis (9/27/2005); Lane Evans (9/7/2005)*; 
  Eni F.H. Faleomavaega (9/8/2005); Bob Filner (9/7/2005)*; Raul M. 
  Grijalva (9/20/2005); Stephanie Herseth (9/7/2005)*; Michael H. 
  Michaud (9/20/2005); Adam B. Schiff (9/27/2005)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of 
  Veterans Affairs to provide adaptive housing assistance to disabled 
  veterans residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member and 
  to make direct housing loans to Native American veterans, and for 
  other purposes.

Sept. 7, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sept. 7, 2005--Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sept. 8, 2005--Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held.
Sept. 8, 2005--Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous 
  Consent.
Sept. 8, 2005--Provisions of H.R. 1773 incorporated in this measure, 
  Sections 3 and 4.
Oct. 20, 2005--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
Oct. 20, 2005--Ordered to be reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 20, 2005--Provisions of H.R. 419 incorporated in this measure, 
  Title II.
Oct. 20, 2005--Provisions of H.R. 1773 incorporated in this measure, 
  Title I, Section 102.
Oct. 20, 2005--Provisions of H.R. 3279 incorporated in this measure, 
  Title III.
Nov. 1, 2005--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 
  H. Rept. 109-263.
Nov. 1, 2005--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
Nov. 9, 2005--Mr. Boozman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 
  as amended.
Nov. 9, 2005--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 9, 2005--At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were 
  demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, 
  the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be 
  postponed.
Nov. 10, 2005--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as 
  amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov. 10, 2005--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
Nov. 10, 2005--The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without 
  objection.
Nov. 10, 2005--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 3829

                                                          Sept. 20, 2005

Sponsor: Dan Boren
Cosponsor(s): Tom Cole (9/28/2005); Ernest J. Istook, Jr. (10/28/2005); 
  Frank D. Lucas (9/29/2005); John Sullivan (10/28/2005)

To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 
  Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery Department of Veterans 
  Affairs Medical Center.

Sept. 20, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sept. 26, 2005--Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 4, 2006--Subcommittee on Health discharged.
May 9, 2006--Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 9, 2006--Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 9, 2006--At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were 
  demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, 
  the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be 
  postponed.
May 9, 2006--Considered as unfinished business.
May 9, 2006--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to 
  by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407-0 (Roll No. 130).
May 9, 2006--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
May 10, 2006--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 26, 2006--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by 
  Unanimous Consent.
May 26, 2006--Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 26, 2006--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 26, 2006--Cleared for White House.
June 8, 2006--Presented to President.
June 15, 2006--Signed by President.
June 15, 2006--Became Public Law No. 109-231.

H.R. 4061

                                                           Oct. 17, 2005

Sponsor: Steve Buyer
Cosponsor(s): Shelley Berkley (10/27/2005); Michael Bilirakis (10/17/
  2005)*; John Boozman (10/17/2005)*; Jeb Bradley (10/17/2005)*; Corrine 
  Brown (10/17/2005)*; Henry E. Brown, Jr. (10/17/2005)*; Ginny Brown-
  Waite (10/17/2005)*; Dan Burton (10/17/2005)*; Lane Evans (10/17/
  2005)*; Terry Everett (10/17/2005)*; Bob Filner (10/17/2005)*; Luis V. 
  Gutierrez (10/17/2005)*; Stephanie Herseth (10/18/2005); Darlene 
  Hooley (10/27/2005); Michael H. Michaud (10/27/2005); Jerry Moran, 
  (10/17/2005)*; Silvestre Reyes (10/17/2005)*; Ted Strickland (10/17/
  2005)*; Michael R. Turner, (10/17/2005)*; Tom Udall (10/17/2005)*

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the management of 
  information technology within the Department of Veterans Affairs by 
  providing for the Chief Information Officer of that Department to have 
  authority over resources, budget, and personnel related to the support 
  function of information technology, and for other purposes.

Oct. 17, 2005--Introductory remarks on measure.
Oct. 17, 2005--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct. 20, 2005--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
Oct. 20, 2005--Ordered to be reported by Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 27, 2005--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 
  109-256.
Oct. 27, 2005--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 140.
Nov. 2, 2005--Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov. 2, 2005--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 2, 2005--At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were 
  demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, 
  the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be 
  postponed.
Nov. 2, 2005--Considered as unfinished business.
Nov. 2, 2005--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to 
  by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408-0 (Roll No. 560).
Nov. 2, 2005--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
Nov. 4, 2005--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 4843

                                                            Mar. 2, 2006

Sponsor: Jeff Miller
Cosponsor(s): Richard H. Baker (3/7/2006); John Barrow (5/16/2006); 
  Shelley Berkley (3/2/2006)*; (3/8/2006); Henry E. Brown, Jr. (3/7/
  2006); Ginny Brown-Waite (3/14/2006); Dan Burton (3/7/2006); Steve 
  Buyer (3/2/2006)*; John Campbell (4/25/2006); Ben Chandler (5/3/2006); 
  Jo Ann Davis (5/23/2006); Lane Evans (3/2/2006)*; Eni F.H. 
  Faleomavaega (6/7/2006); Bob Filner (3/8/2006); Charles A. Gonzalez 
  (6/22/2006); Luis V. Gutierrez (3/8/2006); Stephanie Herseth (5/17/
  2006); Tim Holden (6/22/2006); Darlene Hooley (6/22/2006); Jim Kolbe 
  (4/4/2006); Zoe Lofgren (5/18/2006); Michael H. Michaud (3/8/2006); 
  Jerry Moran (3/28/2006); Silvestre Reyes (3/14/2006); John T. Salazar 
  (6/21/2006); Vic Snyder (6/22/2006); Ted Strickland (3/8/2006); Tom 
  Udall (6/22/2006)

To increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates of disability 
  compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the 
  rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of 
  certain service-connected disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

Mar. 2, 2006--Introductory remarks on measure.
Mar. 2, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar. 7, 2006--Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and 
  Memorial Affairs.
Apr. 6, 2006--Subcommittee hearings held.
Apr. 8, 2006--Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held.
June 8, 2006--Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous 
  Consent .
June 22, 2006--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
June 22, 2006--Ordered to be reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
June 22, 2006--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 
  H. Rept. 109-521.
June 22, 2006--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 291.
June 26, 2006--Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 
  as amended.
June 26, 2006--At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were 
  demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, 
  the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be 
  postponed.
June 27, 2006--Considered as unfinished business.
June 27, 2006--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as 
  amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408-0 (Roll 
  No. 321).
June 27, 2006--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
June 28, 2006--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 5815

                                                           July 17, 2006

Sponsor: Henry E. Brown, Jr.
Cosponsor(s): Shelley Berkley (7/26/2006); Luis G. Fortuno (7/19/2006); 
  Michael H. Michaud (7/17/2006)*

To authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility 
  leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal years 2006 
  and 2007, and for other purposes.

July 17, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 20, 2006--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
July 20, 2006--Ordered to be reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sept. 8, 2006--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 
  H. Rept. 109-643.
Sept. 8, 2006--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382.
Sept. 13, 2006--Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 
  as amended.
Sept. 13, 2006--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 13, 2006--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as 
  amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 13, 2006--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
Sept. 14, 2006--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to 
  the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 5835

                                                           July 19, 2006

Sponsor: Steve Buyer
Cosponsor(s): Neil Abercrombie (7/25/2006); John Barrow (9/6/2006); 
  Roscoe G. Bartlett (9/6/2006); Shelley Berkley (7/19/2006)*; Brian P. 
  Bilbray (7/19/2006)*; Michael Bilirakis (7/19/2006)*; Sanford D. 
  Bishop, Jr. (7/25/2006); Marsha Blackburn (9/6/2006); Mary Bono (7/24/
  2006); John Boozman (7/19/2006)*; Leonard L. Boswell (7/20/2006); Jeb 
  Bradley (7/19/2006)*; Corrine Brown (7/19/2006)*; Henry E. Brown, Jr. 
  (7/19/2006)*; Sherrod Brown (7/24/2006); Ginny Brown-Waite (7/19/
  2006)*; Dan Burton (7/19/2006)*; Ken Calvert (7/27/2006; Dave Camp (7/
  26/2006); Shelley Moore Capito (7/25/2006); John R. Carter (7/24/
  2006); Ed Case (7/24/2006); Jim Costa (7/24/2006); Elijah E. Cummings 
  (7/28/2006); Tom Davis (7/19/2006)*; John D. Dingell (7/19/2006)*; 
  Lloyd Doggett (7/25/2006); Thelma D. Drake, (7/25/2006); Chet Edwards 
  (7/19/2006)*; Phil English (7/26/2006); Lane Evans (7/19/2006)*; Terry 
  Everett (9/13/2006); Bob Filner (7/19/2006)*; Luis G. Fortuno (7/25/
  2006); Jim Gerlach (7/24/2006); Charles A. Gonzalez (7/25/2006); Luis 
  V. Gutierrez (7/19/2006)*; Robin Hayes (7/24/2006); Stephanie Herseth 
  (7/19/2006)*; Brian Higgins (7/26/2006); Sheila Jackson-Lee (7/24/
  2006); Timothy V. Johnson, (7/24/2006); John R. ``Randy'' Kuhl, Jr. 
  (7/27/2006); Donald A. Manzullo (7/25/2006); Jim McDermott, (7/28/
  2006); Michael H. Michaud (7/19/2006)*; Jeff Miller (7/19/2006)*; 
  Jerry Moran (7/20/2006); Ed Pastor (9/6/2006); Rick Renzi (9/13/2006); 
  Silvestre Reyes (7/19/2006)*; John T. Salazar (7/19/2006)*; Janice D. 
  Schakowsky (7/19/2006)*; John J.H. ``Joe'' Schwarz (7/27/2006); Adam 
  Smith, (7/27/2006); Mark E. Souder (7/26/2006); Cliff Stearns (7/19/
  2006)*; Ted Strickland (7/19/2006)*; James T. Walsh (7/19/2006)*; 
  Diane E. Watson (7/24/2006); Henry A. Waxman (7/19/2006)*; Curt 
  Weldon, (7/24/2006); Frank R. Wolf (7/24/2006); C.W. Bill Young (7/26/
  2006)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve information management 
  within the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

July 19, 2006--Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in 
  addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be 
  subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration 
  of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
  concerned.
July 19, 2006--Referred to House Veterans' Affairs.
July 19, 2006--Committee hearings held prior to introduction and 
  referral (July 18, 2006).
July 20, 2006--Committee consideration and mark-up session held.
July 20, 2006--Ordered to be reported in the Nature of a Substitute by 
  Voice Vote.
Sept. 18, 2006--Unfavorable Executive comment received from Veterans' 
  Affairs.
July 19, 2006--Referred to House Government Reform.
Sept. 13, 2006--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs. H. Rept. 109-651, Part I.
Sept. 13, 2006--Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Sept. 13, 2006--Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.
Sept. 26, 2006--Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 
  as amended.
Sept. 26, 2006--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sept. 26, 2006--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as 
  amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 26, 2006--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
Sept. 27, 2006--Received in the Senate.
Nov. 13, 2006--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.

H.R. 6314

                                                           Nov. 13, 2006

Sponsor: Steve Buyer
Cosponsor(s): (none)
  * Original cosponsor.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring 
  provisions of law and to expand eligibility for the Survivors' and 
  Dependents' Educational Assistance program.

Nov. 13, 2006--Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 14, 2006--Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov. 14, 2006--Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 14, 2006--At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were 
  demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, 
  the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be 
  postponed.
Nov. 14, 2006--Considered as unfinished business.
Nov. 14, 2006--On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed 
  to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393-0 (Roll No. 520).
Nov. 14, 2006--Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without 
  objection.
Nov. 15, 2006--Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
                              PASSED BILLS

                                 SENATE


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                       Measure                                              Initial Passage
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S. 1234                                                                                           June 14, 2005
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S. 1235                                                                                           June 14, 2005
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S. 2562                                                                                            Apr. 6, 2006
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S. 3421                                                                                            June 6, 2006
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                                  HOUSE


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                       Measure                                              Initial Passage
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H.R. 1691                                                                                         Apr. 19, 2005
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H.R. 3200                                                                                         July 11, 2005
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H.R. 3829                                                                                        Sept. 20, 2005
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          PUBLIC LAW INDEX OF BILLS ACTED UPON BY THE COMMITTEE


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                Public Law                        Related Senate Bill(s)               Related House Bill(s)                     Date Enacted
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109-80                                                                                                   H.R. 3200                       Sept. 30, 2005
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109-111                                                      S. 1234, S. 2562                 H.R. 1220, H.R. 4843                        Nov. 22, 2005
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109-206                                                                                                  H.R. 1691                        Mar. 23, 2006
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109-361                                                     S. 2562 (S. 1234)                            H.R. 4843                         Apr. 6, 2006
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109-461                                                               S. 3421                            H.R. 5815                         June 6, 2006
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109-231                                                               S. 1731                            H.R. 3829                        June 15, 2006
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109-233                                              S. 1235, S. 151, S. 423,                 H.R. 2046, H.R. 3665                        June 15, 2006
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                                                     S. 552, S. 917, S. 1235,
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                                                             S. 1259, S. 1271
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                   LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS
              LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS--Continued
                              ------------

109-80

                                                          Sept. 30, 2005
  To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the Servicemembers' 
Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes.
  H.R. 3200
      House Report: 109-177
      Congressional Record, Vol. 151 (2005)
      July 26, considered and passed House.
      Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate, amended.
      Sept. 28, House concurred in Senate amendment.

109-111

                                                           Nov. 22, 2005
  A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates of 
compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the 
rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of 
certain disabled veterans.
  S. 1234
      Senate Report: 109-138
      House Report: No. 109-162
      Congressional Record, Vol. 151 (2005)
      Nov. 16, considered and passed Senate and House.

109-206

                                                           Mar. 23, 2006
  To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in 
Appleton, Wisconsin, as the ``John H. Bradley Department of Veterans 
Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''
  H.R. 1691
      Congressional Record, Vol. 151 (2005)
      Congressional Record, Vol. 152 (2006)
      Nov. 2, 2005, considered and passed House.
      Mar. 13, 2006, considered and passed Senate.

109-231

                                                           June 15, 2006
  To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 
Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery Department of Veterans 
Affairs Medical Center.
  H.R. 3829
      Congressional Record, Vol. 152 (2006)
      May 9, considered and passed House.
      May 26, considered and passed Senate.

109-233

                                                           June 15, 2006
  A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States Code, to 
extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the 
servicemembers' life insurance and veterans' group life insurance 
programs, and for other purposes.
  S.1235
      House Report: Nos. 109-88 accompanying H.R. 2046 and 109-263 
    accompanying H.R. 3665
      Senate Report: No. 109-139
      Congressional Record, Vol. 151 (2005)
      Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate.
      Congressional Record, Vol. 152 (2006)
      May 22, considered and passed House, amended.
      May 25, Senate concurred in House amendments.

109-361

                                                           Oct. 16, 2006
  A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates of 
compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the 
rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of 
certain disabled veterans.
  S. 2562
      House Report: No. 109-521 accompanying H.R. 4843
      Senate Report: No. 109-296
      Congressional Record, Vol. 152 (2006)
      Sept. 21, considered and passed Senate.
      Sept. 29, considered and passed House.

109-461

                                                           Dec. 22, 2006
  A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major medical 
facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal years 
2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.
  S. 3421
      Senate Report: 109-328
      Sept. 26, 2006, considered and passed Senate, amended.
      Dec. 8, 2006, House agreed to Senate amendment.
             HEARINGS AND MEETING SESSIONS OF THE COMMITTEE
        HEARINGS AND MEETING SESSIONS OF THE COMMITTEE--Continued
                              ------------

[Unless otherwise indicated, hearings and meetings are full Committee 
  sessions, open to the public, and held in SR-418, Russell Senate 
  Office Building.]

January 24, 2005. Hearing, Nomination of R. James Nicholson to be 
  Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs.
February 3, 2005. Hearing, Benefits for Survivors: Is America Fulfilling 
  Lincoln's Charge to Care for the Families of Those Killed in the Line 
  of Duty?
February 15, 2005. Hearing, Proposed Fiscal Year 2006 Budget for 
  Department of Veterans Affairs.
March 8, 2005. Joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, 345 Cannon House Office Building, Annual Legislative 
  Presentation of the Blinded Veterans Association, Non Commissioned 
  Officers Association, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Paralyzed 
  Veterans of America and Jewish War Veterans.
March 9, 2005. Joint hearing with House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 
  H-216, Hart Senate Office Building, Legislative Presentation of the 
  Veterans of Foreign Wars.
March 10, 2005. Joint hearing with House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 
  345 Cannon House Office Building, Legislative Presentations of the 
  Blinded Veterans Association, the Non-Commissioned Officers 
  Association, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Paralyzed 
  Veterans of America, and the Jewish War Veterans.
March 17, 2005. Hearing, Back From the Battlefield: Are We Providing the 
  Proper Care for America's Wounded Warriors?
April 7, 2005. Hearing, Nomination of Jonathan B. Perlin to be Under 
  Secretary for Health, Department of Veterans Affairs.
April 14, 2005. Joint hearing with House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 
  345 Cannon House Office Building, Legislative Presentations of the 
  Military Officers Association of America, the National Association of 
  State Directors of Veterans Affairs, AMVETS, the American Ex-Prisoners 
  of War, and Vietnam Veterans of America.
April 19, 2005. Hearing, Back From the Battlefield, Part II: Seamless 
  Transition to Civilian Life.
April 21, 2005. Joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, 345 Cannon House Office Building, Annual Legislative 
  Presentation of the Fleet Reserve Association, Air Force Sergeants 
  Association, The Retired Enlisted Association and Gold Star Wives.
May 12, 2005. Hearing, An Open Discussion: Planning, Providing, and 
  Paying for Veterans' Long-Term Care.
May 26, 2005. Hearing, Battling the Backlog: Challenges Facing the VA 
  Claims Adjudication and Appeal Process.
June 9, 2005. Hearing, Pending Health Care Related Legislation.
June 23, 2005. Hearing, Pending Benefits-Related Legislation.
June 28, 2005. Emergency Hearing to Examine the Shortfall in VA's 
  Medical Care Budget.
July 6, 2005. Field hearing held in Chicago, Illinois, Is the VA 
  Prepared to Meet the Needs of Our Returning Vets?
July 14, 2005. Hearing, Nomination of James P. Terry, to be Chairman of 
  the Board of Veterans Appeals, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  and Charles S. Ciccolella, to be Assistant Secretary for the Veterans 
  Employment and Training, U.S. Department of Labor.
July 28, 2005. Meeting, markup on the Nominations of James Phillip Terry 
  to be Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals, and Charles S. 
  Ciccolella to be Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and 
  Training Service, Department of Labor; S. 1234 the Veterans' 
  Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005; and the Committee 
  Print of S. 1235, the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act.
August 1, 2005. Field hearing held in Boise, Idaho, The 116th Armor 
  Cavalry Brigade and Idaho Reservists: Are We Ready for the Return of 
  Idaho's Soldiers?
August 3, 2005. Field hearing held in Seattle, Washington, Seattle Field 
  Hearing: Coming Home From Combat--Are Veterans Getting the Help They 
  Need?
August 16, 2005. Field hearing held in Grand Junction, Colorado, 
  Forgotten Veterans: Improving Health Care for Rural Veterans.
September 15, 2005. Meeting, markup of S. 1182, Veterans Health Care 
  Improvement Act of 2005; and S. 716, Vet Center Enhancement Act of 
  2005.
September 20, 2005. Joint hearing with House Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, 345 Cannon House Office Building, Legislative Presentation of 
  the American Legion.
September 22, 2005. Hearing, Preserving Sacred Ground: Should Capital 
  Offenders be Buried in America's National Cemeteries?
September 29, 2005. Hearing, to consider the nominations of: Robert J. 
  Henke to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Management; 
  John M. Molino to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for 
  Policy and Planning; Lisette Mondello to be Assistant Secretary of 
  Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs; George 
  Opfer, to be Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs; and 
  William F. Tuerk to be Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs of the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs.
October 20, 2005. Hearing, Information and Technology at the VA: Is It 
  Ready for the 21st Century?
October 27, 2005. Hearing, The Rising Number of Disabled Veterans Deemed 
  Unemployable: Is the System Failing? A Closer Look at VA's Individual 
  Unemployability Benefit.
November 10, 2005. Hearing, SD-138, Dirksen Senate Office Building, 
  Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Following Hurricane Katrina.
January 9, 2006. Field hearing held in Kauai, Hawaii, Field Hearing on 
  the State of VA Care in Hawaii.
January 10, 2006. Field hearing held in Kahului, Hawaii, Field Hearing 
  on the State of VA Care In Hawaii: Part I.
January 11, 2006. Field hearing held in Honolulu, Hawaii, Field Hearing 
  on the State of VA Care In Hawaii: Part II.
January 13, 2006. Field hearing held in Hilo, Hawaii, Field Hearing on 
  the State of VA Care In Hawaii: Part III.
February 2, 2006. Hearing, Jobs for Veterans Act Three Years Later: Are 
  Vets' Employment Programs Working for Veterans?
February 16, 2006. Hearing, Proposed Fiscal Year 2007 Budget for 
  Department of Veterans Affairs Programs.
February 28, 2006. Hearing, SH-216, Hart Senate Office Building, The 
  Legislative Presentation of the Disabled American Veterans.
March 2, 2006. Hearing, SD-106, Dirksen Senate Office Building, The 
  Legislative Presentations of the Fleet Reserve Association, the Air 
  Force Sergeants Association, the Retired Enlisted Association, the 
  Gold Star Wives of America Inc., and the Military Officers Association 
  of America.
March 7, 2006. Hearing, The Legislative Presentation of the Veterans of 
  Foreign Wars of the United States.
March 9, 2006. Hearing, SD-G50, Dirksen Senate Office Building, The 
  Legislative Presentation of Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Blinded 
  Veterans of America, The Non-Commissioned Officers Association, the 
  Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Jewish War Veterans of the 
  USA.
March 16, 2006. Hearing, Looking at Our Homeless Veterans Programs: How 
  Effective Are They?
March 30, 2006. Hearing, SD-106, Dirksen Senate Office Building, 
  Legislative Presentations of the National Association of State 
  Directors of Veterans Affairs, the AMVETS, the American Ex-Prisoners 
  of War, and the Vietnam Veterans of America.
April 6, 2006. Hearing on Construction and Lease Authorization Needs.
April 27, 2006. Meeting, markup on Nomination of Daniel L. Cooper, to be 
  Under Secretary for Benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs.
April 27, 2006. Hearing, VA Research: Investing Today to Guide 
  Tomorrow's Treatment.
May 11, 2006. Hearing, Health Care Legislative Initiatives Currently 
  Pending Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 25, 2006. Hearing, SD-342, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Veterans 
  Affairs Data Privacy Breach: Twenty-Six Million People Deserve 
  Answers.
June 8, 2006. Hearing, Benefits Legislative Initiatives Currently 
  Pending Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 22, 2006. Meeting, the Committee met and favorably reported: S. 
  2562, ``The Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 
  2006''; S. 3421, a bill to authorize major medical facility projects 
  and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs for fiscal years 2006 and 2007; and a Committee Print of S. 
  2694, the ``Veterans Choice of Representation and Benefits Enhancement 
  Act of 2006.'' The Committee Print of S. 2694 contained provisions 
  from S. 909, S. 1252, S. 1537, S. 1759, S. 2121, S. 2416, S. 2433, S. 
  2634, S. 2659, S. 2694, S. 2753, S. 2762, S. 3069, S. 3363, S. 3545, 
  as well as original provisions.
July 13, 2006. Hearing, Battling the Backlog Part II: Challenges Facing 
  the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims.
July 20, 2006. Hearing, Veterans Affairs Data Privacy Breach: Twenty-Six 
  Million People Assurance of Future Security.
July 27, 2006. Hearing, Nominations of Thomas Harvey, to be Assistant 
  Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of 
  Veterans Affairs; and Patrick W. Dunne, to be Assistant Secretary for 
  Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs.
September 7, 2006. Hearing on Wounded Warrior Insurance: A First Look at 
  a New Benefit for Traumatically Injured Servicemembers.
September 20, 2006. Hearing, SD-106, Dirksen Senate Office Building, The 
  American Legion Legislative Presentation.
September 26, 2006. Hearing, Nomination of Robert T. Howard to be 
  Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of 
  Veterans Affairs.
September 28, 2006. Meeting, markup on the Nomination of Robert T. 
  Howard to be Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, 
  Department of Veterans Affairs
                 COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS--109th CONGRESS
                                 Reports

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            Date and Title                         Report No.
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Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living                           109-138
 Adjustment Act of 2005..............
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Veterans' Housing Opportunity and                               109-139
 Benefits Improvement Act of 2006....
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Veterans Health Care Act of 2005.....                           109-177
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Vet Center Enhancement Act of 2005...                           109-180
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Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living                           109-296
 Adjustment Act of 2006..............
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Veterans' Choice of Representation                              109-297
 and Benefits Enhancement Act of 2006
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Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and                             109-328
 Information Technology Act of 2006..
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                                Hearings

------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Date and Title                        S. Hrg. No.
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January 24, 2005, Nomination of Hon.                             109-14
 R. James Nicholson to be Secretary,
 Department of Veterans Affairs......
------------------------------------------------------------------------
February 3, 2005, Benefits for                                   109-32
 Survivors: Is America Fulfilling
 Lincoln's Charge to Care for the
 Families of Those Killed in the Line
 of Duty?............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
February 15, 2005, Proposed Fiscal                               109-72
 Year 2006 Budget for Department of
 Veterans Affairs....................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 7, 2005, Nomination of Jonathan                           109-108
 B. Perlin to be Under Secretary for
 Health, U.S. Department of Veterans
 Affairs.............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
March 17, 2005, Back From the                                   109-109
 Battlefield: Are We Providing the
 Proper Care for America's Wounded
 Warriors?...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 19, 2005, Back From the                                   109-176
 Battlefield, Part II: Seamless
 Transition to Civilian Life.........
------------------------------------------------------------------------
May 26, 2005, Battling the Backlog:                             109-216
 Challenges Facing the VA Claims
 Adjudication and Appeal Process.....
------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 9, 2009, Pending Health Care                               109-217
 Related Legislation.................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
July 6, 2005, Is the VA Prepared to                             109-218
 Meet the Needs of Our Returning
 Vets?...............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
May 12, 2005, An Open Discussion:                               109-240
 Planning, Providing, and Paying for
 Veterans' Long-Term Care............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 23, 2005, Pending Benefits-                                109-243
 Related Legislation.................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 28, 2005, Emergency Hearing to                             109-263
 Examine the Shortfall in VA's
 Medical Care Budget.................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
July 14, 2005, Nomination of James P.                           109-303
 Terry, to be Chairman of the Board
 of Veterans Appeals, U.S. Department
 of Veterans Affairs, and Charles S.
 Ciccolella, to be Assistant
 Secretary for the Veterans
 Employment and Training, U.S.
 Department of Labor.................
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August 3, 2005, Seattle Field                                   109-328
 Hearing: Coming Home From Combat--
 Are Veterans Getting the Help They
 Need?...............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
August 16, 2005, Forgotten Veterans:                            109-365
 Improving Health Care for Rural
 Veterans............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
August 1, 2005, The 116th Armor                                 109-372
 Cavalry Brigade and Idaho
 Reservists: Are We Ready for the
 Return of Idaho's Soldiers?.........
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 10, 2006, Field Hearing on                              109-376
 the State of VA Care in Hawaii: Part
 I...................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
January 11, 2006, Field Hearing on                              109-376
 the State of VA Care in Hawaii: Part
 II..................................
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January 13, 2006, Field Hearing on                              109-376
 the State of VA Care in Hawaii: Part
 III.................................
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September 29, 2005, Nominations of                              109-394
 Robert J. Henke to be Assistant
 Secretary of Veterans Affairs for
 Management; John M. Molino to be
 Assistant Secretary of Veterans
 Affairs for Policy and Planning;
 Lisette Mondello to be Assistant
 Secretary of Veterans Affairs for
 Public and Intergovernmental
 Affairs; George Opfer, to be
 Inspector General, Department of
 Veterans Affairs; and William F.
 Tuerk to be Under Secretary of
 Memorial Affairs of the Department
 of Veterans Affairs.................
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November 10, 2005, Rebuilding the                               109-405
 Gulf Coast Following Hurricane
 Katrina.............................
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October 27, 2005, The Rising Number                             109-425
 of Disabled Veterans Deemed
 Unemployable: Is the System Failing?
 A Closer Look at VA's Individual
 Unemployability Benefit.............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
February 28, 2006, The Legislative                              109-463
 Presentation of the Disabled
 American Veterans...................
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October 20, 2005, Information and                               109-498
 Technology at the VA: Is it Ready
 for the 21st Century?...............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
March 2, 2006, The Legislative                                  109-516
 Presentations of the Fleet Reserve
 Association, the Air Force Sergeants
 Association, the Retired Enlisted
 Association, the Gold Star Wives of
 America, Inc., and the Military
 Officers Association of America.....
------------------------------------------------------------------------
March 7, 2006, The Legislative                                  109-519
 Presentation of the Veterans of
 Foreign Wars of the United States...
------------------------------------------------------------------------
March 16, 2006, Looking at Our                                  109-533
 Homeless Veterans Programs: How
 Effective Are They?.................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 6, 2006, Hearing on                                       109-561
 Construction and Lease Authorization
 Needs of the Department of Veterans
 Affairs.............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
March 30, 2006, Legislative                                     109-564
 Presentations of the National
 Association of State Directors of
 Veterans Affairs, the AMVETS, the
 American Ex-Prisoners of War, and
 the Vietnam Veterans of America.....
------------------------------------------------------------------------
May 25, 2006, Veterans Affairs Data                             109-577
 Privacy Breach: Twenty-Six Million
 People Deserve Answers..............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
April 27, 2006, VA Research:                                    109-598
 Investing Today to Guide Tomorrow's
 Treatment...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
February 16, 2006, Hearing on                                   109-627
 Proposed Fiscal Year 2007 Budget for
 Department of Veterans Affairs
 Programs............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
February 2, 2006, Jobs for Veterans                             109-632
 Act Three Years Later: Are Vets'
 Employment Programs Working for
 Veterans?...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
March 9, 2006, The Legislative                                  109-636
 Presentation of Paralyzed Veterans
 of America, the Blinded Veterans of
 America, the Non-Commissioned
 Officers Association, the Military
 Order of the Purple Heart, and the
 Jewish War Veterans of the USA......
------------------------------------------------------------------------
July 27, 2006, Nominations of Thomas                            109-637
 E. Harvey to be Assistant Secretary
 for Congressional and Legislative
 Affairs, Department of Veterans
 Affairs; and Patrick W. Dunne to be
 Assistant Secretary for Policy and
 Planning, Department of Veterans
 Affairs.............................
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July 20, 2006, Veterans Affairs Data                            109-653
 Privacy Breach: Twenty-Six Million
 People Deserve Assurance of Future
 Security............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
July 13, 2006, Battling the Backlog                             109-694
 Part II: Challenges Facing the U.S.
 Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 8, 2006, Benefits Legislative                              109-715
 Initiatives Currently Pending Before
 the U.S. Senate Committee on
 Veterans' Affairs...................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
September 22, 2005, Preserving Sacred                           109-729
 Ground: Should Capital Offenders Be
 Buried in America's National
 Cemeteries?.........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
May 11, 2006, Health Care Legislative                           109-737
 Initiatives Currently Pending Before
 the U.S. Senate Committee on
 Veterans' Affairs...................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
September 7, 2006, Hearing on Wounded                           109-746
 Warrior Insurance: A First Look at a
 New Benefit for Traumatically
 Injured Servicemembers..............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
September 20, 2006, The Legislative                             109-771
 Presentation of the American Legion.
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September 26, 2006, Nomination of                               109-772
 Robert T. Howard to be Assistant
 Secretary for Information and
 Technology, Department of Veterans
 Affairs.............................
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                        EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
                   EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS--Continued

                              ------------

EC-517.--A communication from the Acting Secretary for Health, 
  Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, the report of recent and 
  ongoing research for the period 2002-2003; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-518.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on competitive sourcing 
  efforts for Fiscal Year 2004; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-519.--A communication from the Chief of Regulations Management, 
  Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
  report of a rule entitled ``Increase in Rates Payable Under the 
  Montgomery G.I. Bill--Active Duty'' (RIN2900-AM08) received on January 
  5, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-743.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Relocation of National Cemetery Administration Regulations'' 
  (RIN2900-AM10) received February 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-744.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Payment 
  for Non-VA Physician and Other Health Care Professional Services 
  Associated with Either Outpatient or Impatient Care Provided at Non-VA 
  Facilities'' (RIN2900-AK94) received on February 8, 2005; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-745--A communication from the Chief, Regulation Management, Veterans 
  Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Loan Guaranty: 
  Implementation of Public Law 107-103'' (RIN2900-AL23) received on 
  February 8, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-1204.--A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Veterans' 
  Affairs, transmitting, the Department of Veterans Affairs' Special 
  Medical Advisory Group's Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 
  2004; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-1425--A communication from the Chief, Office of Regulations and 
  Policy Management, Board of Veterans' Appeals, Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Board of Veterans' Appeals: Appeals Regulations, Rules of Practice; 
  Delegations of Authority'' (RIN2900-AL96) received on March 18, 2005; 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-1511.--A communication from the Chief, Office of Regulations Policy 
  and Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Exclusions from Income and New Worth Computations'' 
  (RIN2900-AM14) received on April 4, 2005; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-1550.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department's biennial report on the 
  administration of the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) educational assistance 
  program; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-1754.--A communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the Department's 2004 fiscal year report on the 
  Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994; to 
  the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-1876.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a draft bill relative to 
  title 38, United States Code, received on April 21, 2005; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-1877.--A communication from the Senior Procurement Executive, 
  National Aeronautics and Space Administration, General Services 
  Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
  entitled ``Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition 
  Circular 2005-02'' received on April 21, 2005; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-2039.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Presumption of Sound Condition: Aggravation of a Disability by 
  Active Service'' (RIN2900-AL90) received on May 3, 2005; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-2040.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Elimination of Copayment for Smoking Cessation Counseling'' 
  (RIN2900-AM11) received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
  

EC-2041.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Loan 
  Guaranty: Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgages'' (RIN2900-AL54) received 
  on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-2453.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Veterans Education: Non-payment of VA Educational Assistance to 
  Fugitive Felons'' (RIN2900-AL79) received on June 3, 2005; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-2569.--A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
  Policy, Planning, and Preparedness, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to an inventory of 
  commercial activities which are currently being performed by Federal 
  employees for calendar year 2004; to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
  

EC-2570.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, the report of a draft bill entitled ``To Amend Title 38, 
  United States Code, to Provide Authority for the Secretary of Veterans 
  Affairs to Release Individually-identified Medical Information to 
  Assist in the Donation of Organs, Tissue, and Eyes for the Purpose of 
  Transplantation'' received on June 8, 2005; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-2792.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, a report relative to a recommended change to 38 U.S.C. 
  8110(a); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-3045.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, a report of proposed legislation to amend title 42, 
  United States Code, to extend the authorization for the United States 
  Interagency Council on Homelessness until October 1, 2012; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-3140.--A communication from the Chief, Regulations Management, 
  Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Presumptions of Service Connection for Diseases Associated with 
  Service Involving Detention or Internment as a Prisoner of War'' 
  (RIN2900-AM09) received on July 21, 2005; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-3544.--A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
  and the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report for Fiscal Year 2004 
  regarding the activities and accomplishments of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee; 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-3724.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Exceptions to Definition of Date of Receipt Based on Natural or Man-
  made Disruption of Normal Business Practices'' (RIN2900-AL12) received 
  on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-3725.--A communication from the Chief, Regulations Management, Office 
  of Policy, Planning, and Preparedness, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Audits 
  of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations; Grants and 
  Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other 
  Non-Profit Organizations'' (RIN2900-AJ62) received on August 23, 2005; 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-4768.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Patients' Rights'' (RIN2900-AL66) received on November 28, 2005; to 
  the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-4837.--A communication from the Chief, Regulations Management, Office 
  of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Medical: Advance Health Care Planning'' (RIN2900-AJ28) received on 
  December 8, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-4838.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Management, 
  Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Dependency and Idemnity Compensation: Surviving Spouse's Rate; 
  Payments Based on Veteran's Entitlement to Compensation for Service-
  Connected Disability Rated Totally Disabling for Specified Periods 
  Prior to Death'' (RIN2900-AKL86) received on December 8, 2005; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-5299.--A communication from the Director, Office of Regulation Policy 
  and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant 
  to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Reservists' Education: 
  Revision of Eligibility Requirements for the Montgomery GI Bill--
  Selected Reserve'' (RIN2900-AL69) received on January 6, 2006; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-5335.--A communication from the Office of Regulation Policy and 
  Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
  law, the report of a rule entitled ``Use of Diagnostic Code Numbers; 
  Schedule of Ratings--Neurological Conditions and Convulsive 
  Disorders'' (RIN2900-AM32) received on January 16, 2006; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-5336.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Elimination of Copayment for Smoking Cessation Counseling'' 
  (RIN2900-AM11) received on January 16, 2006; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-5337.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Traumatic Injury Protection Rider to Servicemembers' Group Life 
  Insurance'' (RIN2900-AM36) received on January 16, 2006; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-5704.--A communication from the Secretary, Office of Regulation 
  Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Eligibility for 
  Health Care Benefits for Certain Filipino Veterans in the United 
  States'' (RIN2900-AM03) received on February 8, 2006; to the Committee 
  on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-5767.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Veterans Affairs' 
  report on its competitive sourcing efforts for Fiscal Year 2005; to 
  the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-5812.--A communication from the Acting Assistant to the Secretary, 
  Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Filipino Veterans' Benefits Improvements'' (RIN2900-AK65) received 
  on February 27, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-6408.--A communication from the Secretary for Regulation Policy and 
  Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
  law, the report of a rule entitled ``Board of Veterans' Appeals: Rules 
  of Practice: Public Availability of Board Decisions'' (RIN2900-AM31) 
  received on April 12, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-6409.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the 
  Secretary of Defense, transmitting, jointly, a report regarding the 
  implementation of the health resources sharing portion of the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Health 
  Resources Sharing and Emergency Operations Act for Fiscal Year 2002; 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-6410.--A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
  and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the implementation of the 
  health resources sharing portion of the Department of Veterans Affairs 
  and Department of Defense Health Resources Sharing and Emergency 
  Operations Act for Fiscal Year 2005; to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
  

EC-6928.--A communication from the Secretary for Regulation Policy and 
  Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to 
  law, the report of a rule entitled ``Individuals and Groups Considered 
  to Have Performed Active Military, Naval, or Air Service'' (RIN2900-
  AM39) received on May 22, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-6968.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Amended Delegation of Authority--Property Management Contractor'' 
  (RIN2900-AM38) received on May 24, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
  

EC-6979.--A communication from the Chief, Regulations Management, Office 
  of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Remarriage of a Surviving Spouse'' (RIN2900-AM24) received on May 
  31, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-7170.--A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, 
  White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, (2) 
  reports relative to vacancy announcements within the Department, 
  received on June 7, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-7440.--A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, 
  White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position of 
  Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, received on July 6, 2006; 
  to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-7743.--A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, 
  White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, (3) reports relative to vacancy announcements within 
  the Department, received on July 26, 2006; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-8072.--A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, 
  White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of Under 
  Secretary for Health, received on August 24, 2006; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-8073.--A communication from the Assistant to the Secretary for 
  Regulations Policy and Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, 
  Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
  report of a rule entitled ``Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 and Veterans 
  Benefits Improvement Act of 2004'' (RIN2900-AM27) received on 
  September 5, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-8074.--A communication from the Chief of Regulations Management, 
  Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Definition of Psychosis for Certain VA Purposes'' (RIN2900-AK21) 
  received on September 5, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.
  

EC-8075.--A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, 
  White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of Assistant 
  Secretary for Policy and Planning, received on September 5, 2006; to 
  the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-8362.--A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary for 
  Policy, Planning, and Preparedness, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the commercial 
  activities which are currently being performed by Federal employees 
  for calendar year 2005; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-8431.--A communication from the Assistant to the Secretary, 
  Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Claims 
  Based on Aggravation of a Nonservice-Connected Disability'' (RIN2900-
  AI42) received on September 21, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
  

EC-8432.--A communication from the Assistant to the Secretary, 
  Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
  ``Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Guidelines for Application of 
  Evaluation Criteria for Certain Respiratory and Cardiovascular 
  Conditions; Evaluation of Hypertension With Heart Disease'' (RIN2900-
  AL26) received on September 21, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
  

EC-8433.--A communication from the Chief, Regulation Development, 
  Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
  report of a rule entitled ``New and Material Evidence'' (RIN2900-AM15) 
  received on September 21, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-8462.--A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, 
  Board of Veterans' Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Board 
  of Veterans' Appeals: Clarification of a Notice of Disagreement'' 
  (RIN2900-AL97) received on September 22, 2006; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-8488.--A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, 
  White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting officer 
  for the position of General Counsel, received on October 6, 2006; to 
  the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-8489.--A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, 
  White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of General 
  Counsel, received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
  

EC-8490.--A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, 
  White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, 
  pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position of 
  Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, received on 
  October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-8491.--A communication from the Immediate Past National President, 
  Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association, transmitting, pursuant to 
  law, the Association's annual audit report for the year ending June 
  30, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  

EC-8666.--A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, 
  Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
  report of an action on a nomination for the position of Assistant 
  Secretary for Information and Technology, received on October 16, 
  2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-9129.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Management, 
  Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
  transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Phase-
  In of Full Concurrent Receipt of Military Retired Pay and Veterans 
  Disability Compensation for Certain Military Retirees'' (RIN2900-AM13) 
  received on November 27, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

EC-9212.--A communication from the President, Women's Army Corps 
  Veterans' Association, transmitting, a request for clarification 
  relative to the requirements for annual reports; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

POM-19.--A Joint Resolution adopted by the Assembly of the State of 
  California relative to veterans benefits; to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
  

POM-56.--A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of 
  Maine relative to the Togus Veterans Affairs Medical Center; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

POM-136.--A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the 
  State of Hawaii relative to conferring veterans' benefits on Filipino 
  veterans of World War II; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

POM-186.--A concurrent resolution adopted by the House of 
  Representatives of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative 
  to making permanent the increases in Servicemembers' Group Life 
  Insurance coverage and the Death Gratuity benefits to provide 
  financial security of survivors of members of the Louisiana National 
  Guard and other servicemembers who make the ultimate sacrifice with 
  their lives while serving our country and the State of Louisiana; to 
  the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

POM-209.--A resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of 
  New Jersey relative to rejecting provisions in the President's 
  proposed federal budget that would result in the loss of funding for 
  Veterans' Memorial Homes in New Jersey; to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
  

POM-338.--A resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the 
  Legislature of the State of Michigan relative to enacting legislation 
  restricting protests at funerals; to the Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs.
  

POM-411.--A resolution adopted by the California Veterans Board, State 
  of California relative to opposing certain provisions of H.R. 4297, 
  the ``Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005''; to the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  

POM-417.--A resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the 
  State of Texas relative to memorializing the Congress of the United 
  States to address problems in the Department of Veterans Affairs 
  concerning the provision of health care and benefits, the adjudication 
  of claims, accountability, and outreach and to enact legislation that 
  creates an appropriation formula that ensures predictable and adequate 
  funding for the health care programs of the Veterans Health 
  Administration; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  


                          EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
                    EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS--Continued

                              ------------

January 4, 2005

PN13-109
JIM NICHOLSON, of Colorado, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 
  Department of Veterans Affairs.

January 4, 2005--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
January 24, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. 
  Hearings printed--S. Hrg. 109-14.
January 24, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
January 24, 2005--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
January 24, 2005--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 5. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
January 26, 2005--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

February 18, 2005

PN225-109
JONATHAN BRIAN PERLIN, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary for Health of 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs.

February 18, 2005--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee 
  on Veterans' Affairs.
April 7, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings 
  printed--S. Hrg. 109-108.
April 26, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
April 26, 2005--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
April 26, 2005--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 75. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
April 28, 2005--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

May 9, 2005

PN484-109
JAMES PHILIP TERRY, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the Board of 
  Veterans' Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs.

May 9, 2005--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
July 14, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings 
  printed--S. Hrg. 109-303.
July 28, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
July 28, 2005--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
July 28, 2005--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 241. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
July 29, 2005--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

May 17, 2005

PN524-109
CHARLES S. CICCOLELLA, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor 
  for Veterans' Employment and Training, Department of Labor.

May 17, 2005--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 24, 2005--Referred jointly to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs; 
  Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions by unanimous consent of 
  Tuesday, May 24, 2005.
July 14, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings 
  printed--S. Hrg. 109-303.
July 28, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
July 28, 2005--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
July 29, 2005--Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
  Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
July 29, 2005--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

July 29, 2005

PN794-109
ROBERT JOSEPH HENKE, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans 
  Affairs (Management), Department of Veterans Affairs.

July 29, 2005--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
September 29, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
October 18, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
October 18, 2005--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
October 18, 2005--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 370. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
October 26, 2005--Considered by Senate.
October 26, 2005--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

July 29, 2005

PN795-109
WILLIAM F. TUERK, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
  for Memorial Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs.

July 29, 2005--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
September 29, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
October 18, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
October 18, 2005--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
October 18, 2005--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 371. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
October 26, 2005--Considered by Senate.
October 26, 2005--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

September 6, 2005

PN822-109
JOHN M. MOLINO, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans 
  Affairs (Policy and Planning), Department of Veterans Affairs.

September 6, 2005--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee 
  on Veterans' Affairs.
September 29, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
October 18, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
October 18, 2005--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
October 18, 2005--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 372. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
December 13, 2005--Received message of withdrawal of nomination from the 
  President.

September 6, 2005

PN823-109
LISETTE M. MONDELLO, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans 
  Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs), Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.

September 6, 2005--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee 
  on Veterans' Affairs.
September 29, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
October 18, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
October 18, 2005--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
October 18, 2005--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 373. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
October 26, 2005--Considered by Senate.
October 26, 2005--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

September 6, 2005

PN824-109
GEORGE J. OPFER, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of 
  Veterans Affairs.

September 6, 2005--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee 
  on Veterans' Affairs and when reported, to be sequentially referred to 
  the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for not 
  more than 20 days, pursuant to an order of the Senate of January 20, 
  2005.
September 29, 2005--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
October 18, 2005--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
October 18, 2005--Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
  Governmental Affairs pursuant to an order of the Senate of January 20, 
  2005 for not more than 20 days. October 18, 2005--Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
November 7, 2005--Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
  Affairs discharged Unanimous Consent Agreement of January 20, 2005.
November 7, 2005--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 438. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
November 10, 2005--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

March 30, 2006

PN1424-109
DANIEL L. COOPER, of Pennsylvania, to be Under Secretary for Benefits of 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs.

March 30, 2006--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
April 27, 2006--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
April 27, 2006--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
April 27, 2006--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 621. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
June 29, 2006--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

May 24, 2006

PN1628-109
PATRICK W. DUNNE, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans 
  Affairs (Policy and Planning), Department of Veterans Affairs.

May 24, 2006--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
July 27, 2006--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
July 31, 2006--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
July 31, 2006--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
July 31, 2006--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 822. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
August 3, 2006--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

June 26, 2006

PN1733-109
THOMAS E. HARVEY, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans 
  Affairs (Congressional Affairs), Department of Veterans Affairs.

June 26, 2006--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on 
  Veterans' Affairs.
July 27, 2006--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
July 31, 2006--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported 
  favorably.
July 31, 2006--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 823. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
July 31, 2006--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
July 31, 2006--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 823. 
  Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and 
  testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
December 9, 2006--Returned to the President under the provisions of 
  Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

September 5, 2006

PN1930-109
ROBERT T. HOWARD, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans 
  Affairs (Information and Technology), Department of Veterans Affairs.

September 5, 2006--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee 
  on Veterans' Affairs.
September 26, 2006--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
September 27, 2006--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be 
  reported favorably.
September 27, 2006--Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans' 
  Affairs, without printed report.
September 27, 2006--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 
  933. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear 
  and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
September 29, 2006--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
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Daniel K. Akaka
                                 Sponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 481 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the 
  period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the 
  Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years 
  after discharge or release.
S. 552 A bill to make technical corrections to the Veterans Benefits 
  Improvement Act of 2004.
S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services 
  provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of 
  bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 917 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent 
  the pilot program for direct housing loans for Native American 
  veterans.
S. 1176 A bill to improve the provision of health care and services to 
  veterans in Hawaii, and for other purposes.
S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities of 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1252 A bill to amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, 
  to increase the amount of supplemental insurance available for totally 
  disabled veterans.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane 
  Katrina.
S. 1729 A bill to extend the time during which persons affected by 
  Hurricane Katrina may appeal certain decisions of the Board of 
  Veterans' Appeals that are rendered during the period beginning June 
  1, 2005, and ending November 30, 2005.
S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services 
  provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 2659 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the 
  establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands.
S. 2708 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an 
  enrollment priority for veterans, who are recipients of certain medals 
  for valor, in health care services provided by the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs.
S. 2753 A bill to require a program to improve the provision of 
  caregiver assistance services for veterans.
S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure 
  appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to 
  veterans in State homes, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. Res. 259 A resolution commending the efforts of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs in responding to Hurricane Katrina.
 S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates 
  of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
  the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 
  of certain disabled veterans.
S. 2736 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish 
  centers to provide enhanced services to veterans with amputations and 
  prosthetic devices, and for other purposes.
S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve 
  services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 4054 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from 
  traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life 
  Insurance.

Wayne Allard
                                 Sponsor

S. 551 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a 
  national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, 
  metropolitan area.
S. 2387 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish 
  a national cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado.
S. 2547 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project for the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs at Denver, Colorado.
                                Cosponsor

S. 2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to 
  prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the 
  National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, 
  and for other purposes.

George Allen
                                 Sponsor

S. 1138 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington 
  National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World War II as 
  members of Army Ranger Battalions.
                                Cosponsor

S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Max Baucus
                                Cosponsor

S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.

Evan Bayh
                                 Sponsor

S. 1814 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the 
  Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to enhance protections for 
  servicemembers and their dependents, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.

Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
                                Cosponsor

S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.

Jeff Bingaman
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services 
  provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of 
  bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.

Christopher S. Bond
                                Cosponsor

S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.

Barbara Boxer
                                 Sponsor

S. Res. 269 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a 
  ``Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day'' should be established.
S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize 
  various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal 
  years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1448 A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering 
  from post-traumatic stress disorder.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.

Sam Brownback
                                Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to 
  modify the circumstances under which a person who has committed a 
  capital offense is denied certain burial-related benefits and funeral 
  honors.
S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.

Jim Bunning
                                Cosponsor

S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.

Conrad R. Burns
                                 Sponsor

S. 996 A bill to improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program of the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of 
  educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and 
  for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.

Richard Burr
                                 Sponsor

S. 1990 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the 
  outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 1991 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  financial assistance program to facilitate the provision of supportive 
  services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, 
  and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve 
  services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

Robert C. Byrd
                                Cosponsor

S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

Maria Cantwell
                                 Sponsor

S. 1162 A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to repeal 
  the 10-year limits on use of Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance 
  benefits, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.

Lincoln Chafee
                                Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.

Saxby Chambliss
                                 Sponsor

S. 2021 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs an Office of National Veterans 
  Sports Programs and Special Events.
                                Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn 
  child an insurable dependent for purposes of the Servicemembers' Group 
  Life Insurance program.
S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.
S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of 
  educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and 
  for other purposes.
S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 2736 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish 
  centers to provide enhanced services to veterans with amputations and 
  prosthetic devices, and for other purposes.
S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve 
  services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

Hillary Rodham Clinton
                                 Sponsor

S. 2785 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents (known as ``Gold 
  Star Parents'') of members of the Armed Forces who die during a period 
  of war.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 481 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the 
  period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the 
  Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years 
  after discharge or release.
S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize 
  various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal 
  years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services 
  provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure 
  appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to 
  veterans in State homes, and for other purposes.

Tom Coburn
                                 Sponsor

S. 1731 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical 
  Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery Department of 
  Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
                                Cosponsor

S. 1138 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington 
  National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World War II as 
  members of Army Ranger Battalions.
S. 2800 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs 
  Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ``Ernest Childers 
  Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''

Thad Cochran
                                Cosponsor

S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.

Norm Coleman
                                 Sponsor

S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
                                Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.

Susan Collins
                                Cosponsor

S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure 
  appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to 
  veterans in State homes, and for other purposes.

Kent Conrad
                                Cosponsor

S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services 
  provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of 
  bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

Jon S. Corzine
                                 Sponsor

S. 1571 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans for the 
  Hepatitis C virus.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.

Larry E. Craig
                                 Sponsor

S. Res. 35 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the 
  Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. Res. 259 A resolution commending the efforts of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs in responding to Hurricane Katrina.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1182 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health 
  care for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1234 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates 
  of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
  the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 
  of certain disabled veterans.
S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States 
  Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the 
  servicemembers' life insurance and veterans' group life insurance 
  programs, and for other purposes.
S. 1759 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove the 
  remains of Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National Cemetery.
S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to 
  modify the circumstances under which a person who has committed a 
  capital offense is denied certain burial-related benefits and funeral 
  honors.
S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates 
  of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
  the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 
  of certain disabled veterans.
S. 2634 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strike the term 
  of the positions Under Secretary for Health and the Under Secretary 
  for Benefits and simplify appointments to such positions.
S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 2736 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish 
  centers to provide enhanced services to veterans with amputations and 
  prosthetic devices, and for other purposes.
S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major 
  medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 
  fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.
S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve 
  services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 4054 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from 
  traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life 
  Insurance.

Mike Crapo
                                Cosponsor

S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates 
  of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
  the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 
  of certain disabled veterans.

Mark Dayton
                                 Sponsor

S. 615 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits 
  under the Montgomery GI Bill by establishing an enhanced educational 
  assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in 
  pay for participation in the program, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 2121 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide housing 
  loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment 
  units.
S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.

Mike DeWine
                                 Sponsor

S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and 
  enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of 
  veterans.
S. 3363 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for 
  accelerated payment of survivors' and dependents' educational 
  assistance for certain programs of education, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1190 A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient 
  specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.
S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.

Christopher J. Dodd
                                 Sponsor

S. 909 A bill to expand eligibility for governmental markers for marked 
  graves of veterans at private cemeteries.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.

Elizabeth Dole
                                Cosponsor

S. 1991 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  financial assistance program to facilitate the provision of supportive 
  services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, 
  and for other purposes.
S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of 
  educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and 
  for other purposes.

Byron L. Dorgan
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize 
  various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal 
  years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

Richard Durbin
                                 Sponsor

S. 1448 A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering 
  from post-traumatic stress disorder.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 481 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the 
  period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the 
  Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years 
  after discharge or release.
S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services 
  provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of 
  bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities of 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize 
  various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal 
  years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 1190 A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient 
  specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1571 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans for the 
  Hepatitis C virus.
S. 1814 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the 
  Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to enhance protections for 
  servicemembers and their dependents, and for other purposes.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.
S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and 
  enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of 
  veterans.
S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment 
  of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic 
  stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for 
  other purposes.

John Ensign
                                Cosponsor

S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major 
  medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 
  fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.

Michael B. Enzi
                                Cosponsor

S. 996 A bill to improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program of the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.

Russell D. Feingold
                                 Sponsor

S. 1342 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the 
  outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 3998 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide 
  relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts for cellular phone 
  service, and for other purposes.

Dianne Feinstein
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.

Lindsey Graham
                                Cosponsor

S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of 
  educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and 
  for other purposes.
S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Chuck Grassley
                                Cosponsor

S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.

Judd Gregg
                                Cosponsor

S. 1138 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington 
  National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World War II as 
  members of Army Ranger Battalions.

Chuck Hagel
                                 Sponsor

S. 2849 A bill to provide certain enhancements to the Montgomery GI Bill 
  Program for certain individuals who serve as members of the Armed 
  Forces after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and for other 
  purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and 
  enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of 
  veterans.
S. 1112 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit 
  Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacies to dispense medications on 
  prescriptions written by private practitioners to veterans who are 
  currently awaiting their first appointment with the Department for 
  medical care, and for other purposes.

Tom Harkin
                                 Sponsor

S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment 
  of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic 
  stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for 
  other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1162 A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to repeal 
  the 10-year limits on use of Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance 
  benefits, and for other purposes.
S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.

Kay Bailey Hutchison
                                Cosponsor

S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates 
  of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
  the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 
  of certain disabled veterans.
S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

James M. Inhofe
                                 Sponsor

S. 2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to 
  prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the 
  National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, 
  and for other purposes.
S. 2800 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs 
  Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ``Ernest Childers 
  Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''
                                Cosponsor

S. 1731 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical 
  Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery Department of 
  Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Daniel K. Inouye
                                 Sponsor

S. 62 A bill for the relief of Jim K. Yoshida.
S. 69 A bill for the relief of Donald C. Pence.
S. 79 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine the 
  validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed 
  military service on behalf of the United States during World War II.
S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 2659 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the 
  establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands.

Johnny Isakson
                                Cosponsor

S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.
S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve 
  services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

James M. Jeffords
                                Cosponsor

S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2121 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide housing 
  loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment 
  units.
S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Tim Johnson
                                 Sponsor

S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 2091 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for 
  certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance 
  under the Montgomery GI Bill.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize 
  various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal 
  years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 1190 A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient 
  specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1448 A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering 
  from post-traumatic stress disorder.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.
S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
S. 2659 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the 
  establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.
S. 3276 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the 
  deductible and change the method of determining the mileage 
  reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program administered 
  by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Edward M. Kennedy
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1138 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington 
  National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World War II as 
  members of Army Ranger Battalions.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

John F. Kerry
                                 Sponsor

S. 2163 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to 
  increase and index educational benefits for veterans under the 
  Montgomery GI bill to ensure adequate and equitable benefits for 
  active duty members and members of the selected Reserve, and to 
  include certain servicemembers previously excluded from such benefits.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.
S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services 
  provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.
S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment 
  of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic 
  stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for 
  other purposes.

Herb Kohl
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

Mary L. Landrieu
                                Cosponsor

S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn 
  child an insurable dependent for purposes of the Servicemembers' Group 
  Life Insurance program.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane 
  Katrina.

Frank R. Lautenberg
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1571 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans for the 
  Hepatitis C virus.
S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services 
  provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3770 A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of the 
  transition of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of veterans 
  health care benefits upon completion of military service, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.

Patrick J. Leahy
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.
S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment 
  of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic 
  stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for 
  other purposes.

Joseph I. Lieberman
                                Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

Blanche L. Lincoln
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 909 A bill to expand eligibility for governmental markers for marked 
  graves of veterans at private cemeteries.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1342 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the 
  outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

Trent Lott
                                Cosponsor

S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.

Robert Menendez
                                 Sponsor

S. 3770 A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of the 
  transition of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of veterans 
  health care benefits upon completion of military service, and for 
  other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.

Barbara A. Mikulski
                                 Sponsor

S. 1751 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  State sentences for which burial in National Cemeteries and Arlington 
  National Cemetery are prohibited to include any sentence of life 
  imprisonment for a State capital crime.
S. 2415 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1759 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove the 
  remains of Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National Cemetery.
S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to 
  modify the circumstances under which a person who has committed a 
  capital offense is denied certain burial-related benefits and funeral 
  honors.
S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of 
  educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and 
  for other purposes.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment 
  of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic 
  stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for 
  other purposes.

Lisa Murkowski
                                Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of 
  educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and 
  for other purposes.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Patty Murray
                                 Sponsor

S. 1271 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide 
  improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war.
S. 2147 A bill to extend the period of time which a veteran's multiple 
  sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated 
  by, military service during a period of war.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities of 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize 
  various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal 
  years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane 
  Katrina.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
S. 2659 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the 
  establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands.

Bill Nelson
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.

Benjamin E. Nelson
                                 Sponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 3276 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the 
  deductible and change the method of determining the mileage 
  reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program administered 
  by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of 
  educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and 
  for other purposes.

Barack Obama
                                 Sponsor

S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize 
  various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal 
  years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 2358 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care 
  quality in Veterans Affairs hospitals.
S. 3988 A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve 
  benefits and services for members of the Armed Forces, veterans of the 
  Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans, to require reports on the 
  effects of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve 
  services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

Mark L. Pryor
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.
S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and 
  enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of 
  veterans.
S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of 
  educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and 
  for other purposes.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.

Jack Reed
                                Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.

Harry Reid
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane 
  Katrina.

Pat Roberts
                                Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to 
  modify the circumstances under which a person who has committed a 
  capital offense is denied certain burial-related benefits and funeral 
  honors.
S. 2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to 
  prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the 
  National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, 
  and for other purposes.

John D. Rockefeller IV
                                 Sponsor

S. 3598 A bill to clarify the effective date of the modification of 
  treatment for retirement annuity purposes of part-time service before 
  April 7, 1986, of certain Department of Veterans Affairs health-care 
  professionals.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 481 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the 
  period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the 
  Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years 
  after discharge or release.
S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services 
  provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of 
  bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities of 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 2753 A bill to require a program to improve the provision of 
  caregiver assistance services for veterans.
S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.

Ken Salazar
                                 Sponsor

S. 1189 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish a 
  strategic plan for long-term care, and for other purposes.
S. 1190 A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient 
  specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1259 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the 
  requirement for reports from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the 
  disposition of cases recommended to the Secretary for equitable relief 
  due to administrative error and to provide improved benefits and 
  procedures for the transition of member of the Armed Forces from 
  combat zones to noncombat zones and for the transition of veterans 
  from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 551 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a 
  national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, 
  metropolitan area.
S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services 
  provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of 
  bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities of 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1252 A bill to amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, 
  to increase the amount of supplemental insurance available for totally 
  disabled veterans.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane 
  Katrina.
S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to 
  modify the circumstances under which a person who has committed a 
  capital offense is denied certain burial-related benefits and funeral 
  honors.
S. 2387 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish 
  a national cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment 
  of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic 
  stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for 
  other purposes.

Rick Santorum
                                 Sponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn 
  child an insurable dependent for purposes of the Servicemembers' Group 
  Life Insurance program.
                                Cosponsor

S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 1190 A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient 
  specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

Paul S. Sarbanes
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2121 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide housing 
  loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment 
  units.

Charles E. Schumer
                                 Sponsor

S. 2121 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide housing 
  loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment 
  units.
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and 
  enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of 
  veterans.
S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure 
  appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to 
  veterans in State homes, and for other purposes.

Jeff Sessions
                                Cosponsor

S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

Gordon H. Smith
                                Cosponsor

S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.

Olympia J. Snowe
                                Cosponsor

S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates 
  of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
  the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 
  of certain disabled veterans.
S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure 
  appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to 
  veterans in State homes, and for other purposes.
S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.

Arlen Specter

S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Debbie Stabenow
                                Cosponsor

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 2598 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish 
  and operate a community-based outpatient clinic in Alpena, Michigan.

Ted Stevens
                                Cosponsor

S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of 
  the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who 
  served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army 
  Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
  II.

John E. Sununu
                                 Sponsor

S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.

Jim Talent
                                 Sponsor

S. 3555 A bill to establish the Office of Veterans Identity Protection 
  Claims to reimburse injured persons for injuries suffered as a result 
  of the unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of identifying 
  information stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
                                Cosponsor

S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.

Craig Thomas
                                Cosponsor

S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.

John Thune
                                 Sponsor

S. 2001 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the 
  management of information technology within the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs by providing for the Chief Information Officer of that 
  Department to have authority over resources, budget, and personnel 
  related to the support function of information technology, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 3068 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for 
  annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each 
  year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with 
  service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and 
  indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected 
  disabled veterans.
                                Cosponsor

S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 551 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a 
  national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, 
  metropolitan area.
S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 996 A bill to improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program of the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.
S. 1991 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  financial assistance program to facilitate the provision of supportive 
  services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, 
  and for other purposes.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.

David Vitter
                                Cosponsor

S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.
S. 2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to 
  prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the 
  National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, 
  and for other purposes.

George V. Voinovich
                                Cosponsor

S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

John Warner
                                Cosponsor

S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and 
  enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of 
  veterans.

Ron Wyden
                                Cosponsor

S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS

S. 1729 A bill to extend the time during which persons affected by 
  Hurricane Katrina may appeal certain decisions of the Board of 
  Veterans' Appeals that are rendered during the period beginning June 
  1, 2005, and ending November 30, 2005.
S. 1759 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove the 
  remains of Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National Cemetery.
S. 2021 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs an Office of National Veterans 
  Sports Programs and Special Events.
S. 3276 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the 
  deductible and change the method of determining the mileage 
  reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program administered 
  by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3598 A bill to clarify the effective date of the modification of 
  treatment for retirement annuity purposes of part-time service before 
  April 7, 1986, of certain Department of Veterans Affairs health-care 
  professionals.
S. 3998 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide 
  relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts for cellular phone 
  service, and for other purposes.

BURIAL/CEMETERIES/MEMORIALS

S. 551 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a 
  national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, 
  metropolitan area.
S. 909 A bill to expand eligibility for governmental markers for marked 
  graves of veterans at private cemeteries.
S. 1138 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington 
  National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World War II as 
  members of Army Ranger Battalions.
S. 1751 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  State sentences for which burial in National Cemeteries and Arlington 
  National Cemetery are prohibited to include any sentence of life 
  imprisonment for a State capital crime.
S. 1759 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove the 
  remains of Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National Cemetery.
S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to 
  modify the circumstances under which a person who has committed a 
  capital offense is denied certain burial-related benefits and funeral 
  honors.
S. 2387 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish 
  a national cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado.
S. 2415 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2659 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the 
  establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands.
S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to 
  prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the 
  National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, 
  and for other purposes.
S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at 
  private ceremonies, and for other purposes.
S. 3415 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major 
  medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 
  fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.

COMPENSATION/PENSIONS

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 69 A bill for the relief of Donald C. Pence.
S. 79 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine the 
  validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed 
  military service on behalf of the United States during World War II.
S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain 
  service in the organized military forces of the Government of the 
  Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been 
  active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by 
  the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 1234 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates 
  of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
  the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 
  of certain disabled veterans.
S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States 
  Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the 
  servicemembers' life insurance and veterans' group life insurance 
  programs, and for other purposes.
S. 1271 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide 
  improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war.
S. 1272 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a 
  stillborn child an insurable dependent for purposes of the 
  Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program.
S. 2091 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for 
  certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance 
  under the Montgomery GI Bill.
S. 2147 A bill to extend the period of time which a veteran's multiple 
  sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated 
  by, military service during a period of war.
S. 2415 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services 
  provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates 
  of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
  the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 
  of certain disabled veterans.
S. 2785 A bill to amend title 38, United States code, to provide for the 
  payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents (known as ``Gold 
  Star Parents'') of members of the Armed Forces who die during a period 
  of war.
S. 3068 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for 
  annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each 
  year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with 
  service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and 
  indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected 
  disabled veterans.
S. 3555 A bill to establish the Office of Veterans Identity Protection 
  Claims to reimburse injured persons for injuries suffered as a result 
  of the unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of identifying 
  information stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 615 A bill to amend title 38, United State Code, to improve benefits 
  under the Montgomery GI Bill by establishing an enhanced educational 
  assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in 
  pay for participation in the program, and for other purposes.
S. 1162 A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to repeal 
  the 10-year limits on use of Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance 
  benefits, and for other purposes.
S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and 
  enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of 
  veterans.
S. 2091 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for 
  certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance 
  under the Montgomery GI Bill.
S. 2163 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to 
  increase and index educational benefits for veterans under the 
  Montgomery GI bill to ensure adequate and equitable benefits for 
  active duty members and members of the selected Reserve, and to 
  include certain servicemembers previously excluded from such benefits.
S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of 
  educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and 
  for other purposes.
S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3363 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for 
  accelerated payment of survivors' and dependents' educational 
  assistance for certain programs of education, and for other purposes.
S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major 
  medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 
  fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.

HEALTH CARE

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an 
  assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.
S. 481 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the 
  period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the 
  Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years 
  after discharge or release.
S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 996 A bill to improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program of the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1176 A bill to improve the provision of health care and services to 
  veterans in Hawaii, and for other purposes.
S. 1182 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health 
  care for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1189 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish a 
  strategic plan for long-term care, and for other purposes.
S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States 
  Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the 
  servicemembers' life insurance and veterans' group life insurance 
  programs, and for other purposes.
S. 1571 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans for the 
  Hepatitis C virus.
S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane 
  Katrina.
S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2358 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care 
  quality in Veterans Affairs hospitals.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
S. 2708 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an 
  enrollment priority for veterans, who are recipients of certain medals 
  for valor, in health care services provided by the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs.
S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major 
  medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 
  fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.
S. 3770 A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of the 
  transition of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of veterans 
  health care benefits upon completion of military service, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment 
  of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic 
  stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for 
  other purposes.

HOME LOANS/ASSISTANCE

S. 552 A bill to make technical corrections to the Veterans Benefits 
  Improvement Act of 2004.
S. 917 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent 
  the pilot program for direct housing loans for Native American 
  veterans.
S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States 
  Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the 
  servicemembers' life insurance and veterans' group life insurance 
  programs, and for other purposes.
S. 1814 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the 
  Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to enhance protections for 
  servicemembers and their dependents, and for other purposes.
S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to 
  enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans.
S. 1991 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  financial assistance program to facilitate the provision of supportive 
  services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, 
  and for other purposes.
S. 2121 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide housing 
  loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment 
  units.

HOMELESS VETERANS

S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize 
  various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal 
  years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes.
S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve 
  services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

INFORMATION SECURITY/IDENTITY THEFT

S. 2001 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the 
  management of information technology within the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs by providing for the Chief Information Officer of that 
  Department to have authority over resources, budget, and personnel 
  related to the support function of information technology, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide 
  free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others 
  affected by the theft of veterans' personal data, to ensure that such 
  persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major 
  medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 
  fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.
S. 3555 A bill to establish the Office of Veterans Identity Protection 
  Claims to reimburse injured persons for injuries suffered as a result 
  of the unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of identifying 
  information stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.

INSURANCE

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn 
  child an insurable dependent for purposes of the Servicemembers' Group 
  Life Insurance program.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States 
  Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the 
  servicemembers' life insurance and veterans' group life insurance 
  programs, and for other purposes.
S. 1252 A bill to amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, 
  to increase the amount of supplemental insurance available for totally 
  disabled veterans.
S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain 
  limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans 
  benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 4054 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the 
  number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from 
  traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life 
  Insurance.

MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT

S. 2708 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an 
  enrollment priority for veterans, who are recipients of certain medals 
  for valor, in health care services provided by the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs.

MEDICAL FACILITIES

S. 1176 A bill to improve the provision of health care and services to 
  veterans in Hawaii, and for other purposes.
S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
  establishment of Parkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical 
  Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of 
  Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence.
S. 2598 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish 
  and operate a community-based outpatient clinic in Alpena, Michigan.
S. 2800 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs 
  Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ``Ernest Childers 
  Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''
S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major 
  medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 
  fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.
S. 2547 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project for the 
  Department of Veterans Affairs at Denver, Colorado.
S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major 
  medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 
  fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.

MENTAL HEALTH

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services 
  provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of 
  bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a 
  traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under 
  section 1967(a)(1) of such title.
S. 1176 A bill to improve the provision of health care and services to 
  veterans in Hawaii, and for other purposes.
S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities of 
  the Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1182 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health 
  care for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1189 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish a 
  strategic plan for long-term care, and for other purposes.
S. 1448 A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering 
  from post-traumatic stress disorder.
S. 1991 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a 
  financial assistance program to facilitate the provision of supportive 
  services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, 
  and for other purposes.
S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for 
  veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services 
  provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3770 A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of the 
  transition of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of veterans 
  health care benefits upon completion of military service, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment 
  of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic 
  stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 3988 A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve 
  benefits and services for members of the Armed Forces, veterans of the 
  Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans, to require reports on the 
  effects of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes.

NURSING/STATE HOMES, CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE

S. 1189 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish a 
  strategic plan for long-term care, and for other purposes.
S. 2753 A bill to require a program to improve the provision of 
  caregiver assistance services for veterans.
S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure 
  appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to 
  veterans in State homes, and for other purposes.
S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major 
  medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 
  fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.

OUTREACH ACTIVITIES/COUNSELING

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand 
  and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability 
  benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an 
  annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs.
S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services 
  provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of 
  bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States 
  Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the 
  servicemembers' life insurance and veterans' group life insurance 
  programs, and for other purposes.
S. 1259 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the 
  requirement for reports from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the 
  disposition of cases recommended to the Secretary for equitable relief 
  due to administrative error and to provide improved benefits and 
  procedures for the transition of member of the Armed Forces from 
  combat zones to noncombat zones and for the transition of veterans 
  from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life.
S. 1342 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the 
  outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 1448 A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering 
  from post-traumatic stress disorder.
S. 1990 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the 
  outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for 
  other purposes.
S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services 
  provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other 
  purposes.
S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment 
  of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-traumatic 
  stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for 
  other purposes.

MEDICATION/PRESCRIPTION

S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-
  eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to 
  provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not 
  otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Department 
  of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

RURAL VETERANS/TRANSPORTATION

S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative 
  transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.
S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an 
  Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans 
  Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural 
  areas, and for other purposes.
S. 3276 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the 
  deductible and change the method of determining the mileage 
  reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program administered 
  by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

WIDOW/DEPENDENCY, IDEMNITY COMPENSATION

S. 69 A bill for the relief of Donald C. Pence.
S. 1234 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates 
  of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
  the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 
  of certain disabled veterans.
S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates 
  of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and 
  the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 
  of certain disabled veterans.
S. 3068 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for 
  annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each 
  year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with 
  service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and 
  indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected 
  disabled veterans.
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