COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR 111th CONGRESS (2009-2010)

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LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH CONGRESS

Convened January 6, 2009
FIRST SESSION
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Adjourned December 24, 2009

Convened January 5, 2010
SECOND SESSION
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Adjourned December 29, 2010

DANIEL K. AKAKA, Chairman

FINAL EDITION

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DANIEL K. AKAKA, Hawaii, Chairman

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, West RICHARD BURR, North Carolina,
Virginia Ranking Member
PATTY MURRAY, Washington JOHNNY ISAKSON, Georgia
BERNARD SANDERS, (I) Vermont ROGER F. WICKER, Mississippi
SHERROD BROWN, Ohio MIKE JOHANNS, Nebraska
JIM WEBB, Virginia SCOTT P. BROWN, Massachusetts
JON TESTER, Montana LINDSEY O. GRAHAM, South
MARK BEGICH, Alaska Carolina
ROLAND W. BURRIS, Illinois
ARLEN SPECTER, Pennsylvania

WILLIAM E. BREW, MAJORITY STAFF DIRECTOR

LUPE WISSEL, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Publications and information......................................

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Democratic members, 92nd Congress-111th Congress..................

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Republican members, 92nd Congress-111th Congress..................

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Chronological sequence of membership assignments and
Subcommittees--92nd-111th 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--111th
Congress........................................................

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Public law index of bills acted upon by the Committee--110th
Congress........................................................

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Legislative history of public laws--111th Congress................

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Legislative history of public laws--110th Congress................

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

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Committee publications--111th 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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SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS

92nd CONGRESS--111th 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.\4\ (Hawaii)......... May 16, 1990-present...
14. Daschle, Thomas A. (South Dakota)...... Mar. 19, 1991-Jan. 4,
1995
15. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse \5\ (Colorado)... Jan. 21, 1993-Mar.
23, 1995
16. Dorgan, Byron L. (North Dakota)........ Jan. 5, 1995-Dec. 29,
1995
17. Wellstone, Paul \6\ (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.\7\ (I), (Vermont)................ June 29,
2001-present
21. Nelson, E. Benjamin (Nebraska)......... Jan. 25, 2001-Jan. 4,
2005
22. Obama, Barack \8\ (Illinois)... Jan. 6, 2005-Nov. 16, 2008...
23. Salazar, Ken (Colorado)........ Jan. 6, 2005-Jan. 12, 2007...
24. SANDERS, BERNARD (Vermont).......... Jan. 12, 2007-present...
25. BROWN, SHERROD (Ohio)............... Jan. 12, 2007-present...
26. WEBB, JAMES (Virginia).............. Jan. 12, 2007-present...
27. TESTER, JON (Montana)............... Jan. 12, 2007-present...
28. BEGICH, MARK (Alaska)............... Jan. 21, 2009-present...
29. BURRIS, ROLAND W. (Illinois)........ Jan. 21, 2009-present...
30. SPECTER, ARLEN \9\ (Pennsylvania)........ May 5, 2009-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\ Ranking Member, Jan. 6, 2005-Jan. 12, 2007; Chairman, Jan. 12,
2007-present.
\5\ Changed party affiliation effective Mar. 3, 1995.
\6\ Senator Wellstone passed away on Oct. 25, 2002.
\7\ Changed party affiliation effective June 6, 2001.
\8\ Resigned Nov. 16, 2008 after having been elected United States
President on Nov. 4, 2008.
\9\ Changed party affiliation effective April 28, 2009.

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. 110th
Congress, 2007 and 2008, 1st and 2nd sessions.
101st Congress, 1989 and 1990, 1st and 2nd sessions. 111th
Congress, 2009 and 2010, 1st and 2nd sessions.

* Senators serving in the 111th Congress are shown in capital
letters.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS

92nd CONGRESS--111th 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-April 28,
2009
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.\9\ (Idaho)...... Jan. 5, 1995-Jan. 5, 2009...
19. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse \10\ (Colorado)............ Mar. 24,
1995-Jan. 4,
2005
20. Hutchinson, Tim (Arkansas)...... Jan. 9, 1997-Jan. 7, 2009...
21. Hutchison, Kay Bailey (Texas)... Jan. 7, 2003-Jan. 7, 2009...
22. Bunning, Jim (Kentucky)......... Jan. 7, 2003-Jan. 4, 2005...
23. Ensign, John (Nevada).......... Jan. 7, 2003-Jan. 24, 2008...
24. GRAHAM, LINDSEY O. (South Carolina).................. Jan. 7,
2003-present
25. Murkowski, Lisa (Alaska)........ Jan. 7, 2003-Jan. 4, 2005...
26. BURR, RICHARD \11\ (North Carolina).................. Jan. 4,
2005-present
27. Thune, John (South Dakota).... Jan. 4, 2005-Sept. 11, 2007...
28. ISAKSON, JOHNNY (Georgia)............ Jan. 4, 2005-present...
29. WICKER, ROGER F. (Mississippi)...... Jan. 24, 2008-present...
30. JOHANNS, MIKE (Nebraska)............ Jan. 21, 2009-present...
31. BROWN, SCOTT P.\12\ (Massachusetts)................. March 2,
2010-present
32. KIRK, MARK \13\ (Illinois).............. Dec. 7, 2010-present
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\1\ Ranking Member, Jan. 29, 1971-Jan. 12, 1973; Jan. 26, 1978-Mar.
22, 1978.
\2\ Ranking Member, Jan. 12, 1973-Feb. 22, 1977.
\3\ Ranking Member, Feb. 22, 1977-Jan. 26, 1978; Mar. 22, 1978-Jan.
25, 1979.
\4\ Ranking 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 Member, Mar. 19, 1991-Jan. 4, 1993; June 6, 2001-Jan.
15, 2003; Chairman, Jan. 9, 1997-July 10, 2001; Jan. 15, 2003-Jan. 6,
2005.
\8\ Changed party affiliation effective June 6, 2001.
\9\ Chairman, Jan. 15, 2005-Jan. 4, 2006; Ranking Member Jan. 12,
2007-Sept. 11, 2007.
\10\ Changed party affiliation effective Mar. 3, 1995.
\11\ Ranking Member, Sept. 11, 2007-present.
\12\ Sworn into office on Feb. 4, 2010, to fill the unexpired term
of Senator Ted Kennedy.
\13\ Sworn into office on Dec. 7, 2010.

* Senators serving during the 111th Congress are shown in capital
letters.
CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES--
92nd-111th CONGRESS
CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES--
92nd-111th 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:
Senator Graham (Ranking Minority Member), Rockefeller, Jeffords,
Akaka, Murray, Miller, and 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.
110th CONGRESS, 2007 and 2008
The 110th Congress convened on January 4, 2007.
On January 12, 2007, the Senate adopted S. Res. 27, which made
majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 110th Congress
and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments
to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
Senators Akaka (Chairman), Rockefeller, Murray, Obama, Sanders,
Brown, Webb, and Tester.
On January 12, 2007, the Senate adopted S. Res. 28, which made
minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 110th Congress.
The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans'
Affairs were as follows:
Senators Craig (Ranking Member), Specter, Burr, Isakson, Graham,
Hutchison, and Ensign.
On September 11, 2007, the Senate adopted S. Res. 317, which made the
minority party's appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans'
Affairs for the remainder of the 110th Congress:
Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Specter, Craig, Isakson, Graham,
Hutchison, and Ensign.
On January 24, 2008, the Senate adopted S. Res. 425, which made the
minority party's appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans'
Affairs for the remainder of the 110th Congress:
Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Specter, Craig, Isakson, Graham,
Hutchison, and Wicker.
111th CONGRESS, 2009 and 2010
The 111th Congress convened on January 6, 2009.
On January 21, 2009, the Senate adopted S. Res. 18, which made
majority appointments to Senate committees for the 111th Congress and
elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments to
the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs were as follows:
Senators Akaka (Chairman), Rockefeller, Murray, Sanders, Brown,
Webb, Tester, Begich, and Burris.
On January 21, 2009, the Senate adopted S. Res. 19, which made
minority appointments to Senate committees for the 111th Congress. The
minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
were as follows:
Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Specter, Isakson, Wicker, Johanns,
and Graham.
On April 28, 2009, Senator Arlen Specter switched party affiliation
from the Republican to the Democratic party.
On May 5, 2009, the Senate adopted S. Res. 130, which made the
majority party's appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans'
Affairs for the remainder of the 111th Congress:
Senators Akaka (Chairman), Rockefeller, Murray, Sanders, Brown,
Webb, Tester, Begich, Burris, and Specter.
On January 19, 2010, Senator Scott Brown was elected to the United
States Senate to fill the term of the late Senator Ted Kennedy.
On March 2, 2010, the Senate adopted S. Res. 429, which made minority
party's appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for
the remainder of the 111th Congress:
Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Isakson, Wicker, Johanns, Brown,
and Graham.
On December 7, 2010, the Senate adopted S. Res. 696, which made the
minority party's appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans'
Affairs for the remainder of the 111th Congress:
Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Isakson, Wicker, Johanns, Brown,
Graham, and Kirk.
LEGISLATIVE JURISDICTION AND RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE
ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS
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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

111TH 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 or electronic 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
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Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009.--S. 1939

Automatic Reserve Component Enrollment Act of 2009.--S. 1798

Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of
2009.--S. 663

Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009.--S. 801

Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2009.--S. 1518

Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2009.--S. 1204

Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010.--S. 3517

Clarification of Characteristics of Combat Service Act of 2009.--S. 919

COMBAT PTSD Act.--S. 1444

COMBAT PTSD Act.--S. 1452

Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-
traumatic Stress Disorder Act.--S. 1444

Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital Quality Report Card Act of
2009.--S. 1427

Department of Veterans Affairs Reorganization Act of 2009.--S. 1531

Department of Veterans Affairs Vision Scholars Act of 2009.--S. 793

Disabled Veteran Caregiver Housing Assistance Act of 2009.--S. 1753

Fair Access to Veterans Benefits Act of 2010.--S. 3192

Family Caregiver Program Act of 2009.--S. 801

Far South Texas Veterans Medical Center Act of 2009.--S. 699

Fiduciary Benefits Oversight Act of 2010.--S. 3499

Health Care for Veterans Exposed to Chemical Hazards Act of 2009.--
S. 1779

Homeless Veterans and Other Veterans Health Care Authorities Act of
2010.--S. 1237

Honor Act of 2009.--S. 772

Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act.--S. 1780

Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act.--S. 3875

Keeping Our Promise to America's Military Veterans Act.--S. 402

Lance Corporal Josef Lopez Fairness for Servicemembers Harmed by
Vaccines Act of 2009.--S. 1467

Military Spouses Residency Relief Act.--S. 475

National Guard Education Equality Act.--S. 1668

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010.--
S. 3447

Post-9/11 Veterans' Job Training Act of 2009.--S. 2769

Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2009.--S. 977

PRO-VETS Act of 2009.--S. 1109

Providing Real Outreach for Veterans Act of 2009.--S 1109

Rural Veterans Health Care Access and Quality Act of 2009.--S. 734

Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009.--S. 658

SAVINGS Act of 2010.--S. 3718

Securing America's Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals Act of 2010.--
S. 3718

Service Dogs for Veterans Act of 2009.--S. 1495

Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009.--S. 263

Servicemembers Mental Health Care Commission Act.--S. 1429

Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009.--S. 543

Veteran Employment Assistance Act of 2010.--S. 3234

Veteran Voting Support Act of 2009.--S. 1556

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act.--S. 669

Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009.--S 728

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009.--S. 407

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010.--S. 3107

Veterans' Disability Compensation Automatic COLA Act.--S. 3359

Veterans' Emergency Care Fairness Act of 2009.--S. 404

Veterans Entitlement to Service Act of 2009.--S. 1394

Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act of 2010.--S. 3330

Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009.--S. 252

Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009.--S. 423

Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009.--S. 1302

Veterans Health Care Quality Improvement Act.--S. 246

Veterans Health Equity Act of 2009.--S. 239

Veterans' Insurance and Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009.--S. 728

Veterans Mobility Enhancement Act of 2009.--S. 820

Veterans One Source Act of 2010.--S. 3355

Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2009.--S. 315

Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2010.--S. 3352

Veterans Pensions Protection Act.--S. 3118

Veterans Rehabilitation and Training Improvements Act of 2009.--S. 514

Veterans Telehealth and Other Care Improvements Act of 2010.--S. 3325

Veterans Training Act.--S. 3171

Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2010.--S. 3035

VETS Act of 2009.--S 1394

Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009.--S. 597

Wounded Veteran Job Security Act of 2009.--S. 1607

Zero Tolerance for Veterans Homelessness Act of 2009.--S. 1547
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S. 68

Jan. 6, 2009

Sponsor: Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]

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. 226

Jan. 13, 2009

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]--1/13/2009*

A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic
in Havre, Montana, as the Merril Lundman Department of Veterans
Affairs Outpatient Clinic.

S. 239

Jan. 14, 2009

Sponsor: Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Cosponsor(s): Gregg, Judd [R-NH]--1/14/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans in
each of the 48 contiguous States are able to receive services in at
least one full-service hospital of the Veterans Health Administration
in the State or receive comparable services provided by contract in
the State.

S. 246

Jan. 14, 2009

Sponsor: Durbin, Richard [D-IL]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the quality of
care provided to veterans in Department of Veterans Affairs medical
facilities, to encourage highly qualified doctors to serve in hard-to-
fill positions in such medical facilities, and for other purposes.

S. 252

Jan. 15, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--1/30/2009; Burr, Richard [R-NC]--1/
22/2009; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--7/30/2009; Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]--8/
3/2009; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--1/15/2009*; Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-
TX]--10/20/2009; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]--8/4/2009; Menendez, Robert
[D-NJ]--10/21/2009; Murray, Patty [D-WA]--1/15/2009*; Stabenow, Debbie
[D-MI]--11/10/2009; Vitter, David [R-LA]--2/12/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the capacity of
the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain nurses and
other critical health-care professionals, to improve the provision of
health care to veterans, and for other purposes.

Jan. 15, 2009--Introduced in Senate.
July 24, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 111-60.
July 24, 2009--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 128.

S. 263

Jan. 15, 2009

Sponsor: Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Cosponsor(s): Burris, Roland [D-IL]--4/22/2009; Kennedy, Edward M. [D-
MA]--1/15/2009*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--3/24/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement
of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of
1994, and for other purposes.

S. 315

Jan. 26, 2009

Sponsor: Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Cosponsor(s): Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]--2/24/2010; Sanders, Bernard
[I-VT]--1/26/2009*

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. 347

Jan. 29, 2009

Sponsor: Ensign, John [R-NV]
Cosponsor(s): Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]--1/29/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to distinguish between the severity of a qualifying
loss of a dominant hand and a qualifying loss of a non-dominant hand
for purposes of traumatic injury protection under Servicemembers'
Group Life Insurance, and for other purposes.

S. 362

Jan. 30, 2009

Sponsor: Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]
Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--1/30/2009*; Byrd, Robert C. [D-
WV]--3/3/2010; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]--6/15/2010; Merkley, Jeff [D-
OR]--9/13/2010; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]--1/30/2009*; Murray, Patty
[D-WA]--3/8/2010; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]--3/15/2010; Sanders, Bernard
[I-VT]--1/30/2009*; Specter, Arlen [D-PA]--4/13/2010; Webb, Jim [D-
VA]--1/30/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the collective
bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse actions of
certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.

S. 402

Feb. 10, 2009

Sponsor: Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]--2/10/2009*; Burr, Richard [R-NC]--2/
10/2009*; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]--2/10/2009*; Lincoln, Blanche L.
[D-AR]--2/10/2009*

A bill to improve the lives of our Nation's veterans and their families
and provide them with the opportunity to achieve the American dream.

S. 404

Feb. 10, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Burris, Roland [D-IL]--2/10/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran
eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for
emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for
other purposes.

S. 407

Feb. 10, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--2/10/2009*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--2/
10/2009*; Burr, Richard [R-NC]--2/10/2009*; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--2/
10/2009*; Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]--2/10/2009*; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]--
2/10/2009*; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--2/10/2009*; Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-
NJ]--2/24/2009; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--3/18/2009; Murray, Patty
[D-WA]--2/10/2009*; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]--2/10/2009*;
Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]--2/10/2009*; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--5/6/
2009; Specter, Arlen [R-PA]--2/10/2009*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--2/10/
2009*; Webb, Jim [D-VA]--2/10/2009*; Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]--2/10/
2009*

A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2009, 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, and for other purposes.

Feb. 10, 2009--Introduced in the Senate.
June 4, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to
the title. With written report No. 111-24.
June 10, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an
amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
403-0 (Roll No. 419).
June 23, 2009--Cleared for White House.
June 25, 2009--Presented to President.
June 30, 2009--Signed by President.
June 30, 2009--Became Public Law No: 111-37.

S. 423

Feb. 12, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]--3/18/2009; Begich, Mark [D-AK]--2/12/
2009*; Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]--5/20/2009; Bennett, Robert F. [R-
UT]--4/27/2009; Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]--2/12/2009*; Boxer, Barbara [D-
CA]--2/12/2009*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--4/28/2009; Brownback, Sam [R-
KS]--5/6/2009; Burr, Richard [R-NC]--2/12/2009*; Burris, Roland [D-
IL]--3/19/2009; Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]--7/31/2009; Casey, Robert P.,
Jr. [D-PA]--6/24/2009; Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]--3/30/2009; Coburn, Tom
[R-OK]--3/11/2009; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]--4/22/2009; Corker, Bob
[R-TN]--4/20/2009; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--5/20/2009; Ensign, John [R-
NV]--3/10/2009; Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]--2/12/2009*; Franken, Al
[D-MN]--7/30/2009; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]--7/6/2009; Grassley,
Chuck [R-IA]--5/4/2009; Hagan, Kay [D-NC]--3/30/2009; Inhofe, James M.
[R-OK]--2/25/2009; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]--3/9/2009; Johanns, Mike [R-
NE]--5/21/2009; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--2/12/2009*; Kaufman, Edward E.
[D-DE]--8/3/2009; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]--3/11/2009; Klobuchar, Amy [D-
MN]--4/29/2009; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]--2/12/2009*; Lautenberg,
Frank R. [D-NJ]--2/12/2009*; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]--4/20/2009;
Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]--4/28/2009; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--
3/3/2009; Martinez, Mel [R-FL]--7/6/2009; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]--4/
22/2009; Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]--2/12/2009*; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-
MD]--4/2/2009; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]--2/12/2009*; Murray, Patty [D-
WA]--4/22/2009; Nelson, E. Benjamin [D-NE]--4/29/2009; Reed, Jack [D-
RI]--6/10/2009; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]--2/12/2009*; Sanders,
Bernard [I-VT]--2/12/2009*; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]--2/12/2009*;
Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]--3/17/2009; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--2/12/
2009*; Specter, Arlen [R-PA]--3/9/2009; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]--2/12/
2009*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--2/12/2009*; Thune, John [R-SD]--2/12/2009*;
Udall, Mark [D-CO]--4/20/2009; Vitter, David [R-LA]--2/12/2009*;
Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]--6/15/2009; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--3/9/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize advance
appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the Department of
Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget authority, and
for other purposes.

Feb. 12, 2009--Introduced in Senate.
July 8, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. With written report No. 111-41.
Aug. 6, 2009--Senate floor actions: Returned to the Calendar. Calendar
No. 101.

S. 475

Feb. 25, 2009

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Cosponsor(s): Barrasso, John [R-WY]--7/10/2009; Bayh, Evan [D-IN]--3/30/
2009; Begich, Mark [D-AK]--3/30/2009; Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]--4/
20/2009; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--3/30/2009; Brownback, Sam [R-KS]--5/6/
2009; Bunning, Jim [R-KY]--5/6/2009; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--3/25/2009;
Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]--3/18/2009; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]--5/11/2009;
Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]--3/18/2009; Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]--3/12/
2009; Coburn, Tom [R-OK]--4/22/2009; Cochran, Thad [R-MS]--4/30/2009;
Cornyn, John [R-TX]--7/10/2009; DeMint, Jim [R-SC]--7/8/2009; Durbin,
Richard [D-IL]--4/2/2009; Ensign, John [R-NV]--5/4/2009; Enzi, Michael
B. [R-WY]--7/15/2009; Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]--2/25/2009*; Gregg,
Judd [R-NH]--5/11/2009; Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]--4/27/2009; Hutchison,
Kay Bailey [R-TX]--5/4/2009; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]--5/6/2009;
Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]--3/9/2009; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--3/3/2009;
Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--6/25/2009; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]--3/10/2009;
Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]--6/25/2009; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--
5/4/2009; Martinez, Mel [R-FL]--3/12/2009; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]--4/
28/2009; Risch, James E. [R-ID]--4/20/2009; Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]--3/
16/2009; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]--7/16/2009; Shelby, Richard C. [R-
AL]--7/10/2009; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--4/27/2009; Specter, Arlen
[R-PA]--3/9/2009; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--3/19/2009; Thune, John [R-SD]--
5/11/2009; Udall, Mark [D-CO]--5/11/2009; Vitter, David [R-LA]--5/18/
2009; Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]--4/2/2009; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--3/19/2009

A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the
equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.

Feb. 25, 2009--Introduced in Senate.
July 15, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. With written report No. 111-46. Supplemental views
filed.
Aug. 4, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug. 5, 2009--Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 8, 2009--Received in the House.
Sept. 8, 2009--Held at the desk.
Nov. 2, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov. 2, 2009--Cleared for White House.
Nov. 4, 2009--Presented to President.
Nov. 11, 2009--Signed by President.
Nov. 11, 2009--Became Public Law No: 111-97.

S. 498

Feb. 26, 2009

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize dental
insurance for veterans and survivors and dependents of veterans, and
for other purposes.

S. 509

Mar. 2, 2009

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA]

A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department
of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for
other purposes.

Mar. 2, 2009--Introduced in Senate.
July 15, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
July 15, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 2, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
352-0 (Roll No. 834).
Nov. 2, 2009--Cleared for White House.
Nov. 4, 2009--Presented to President.
Nov. 11, 2009--Signed by President.
Nov. 11, 2009--Became Public Law No: 111-98.

S. 514

Mar. 3, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Burris, Roland [D-IL]--4/2/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance vocational
rehabilitation benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 543

Mar. 6, 2009

Sponsor: Durbin, Richard [D-IL]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--3/6/2009*; Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]--4/
20/2009; Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]--3/19/2009; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--3/
31/2009; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--4/20/2009; Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-
TX]--3/6/2009*; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--3/19/2009; Kaufman, Edward E. [D-
DE]--3/23/2009; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]--3/19/2009; Leahy, Patrick J.
[D-VT]--10/27/2009; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--10/27/2009; Schumer,
Charles E. [D-NY]--3/23/2009; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]--3/19/2009;
Udall, Tom [D-NM]--3/6/2009*

A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.

S. 597

Mar. 16, 2009

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--4/21/2009; Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]--5/
19/2009; Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]--3/16/2009*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--3/
16/2009*; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]--5/20/2009; Collins, Susan M.
[R-ME]--3/16/2009*; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--4/21/2009; Hutchison, Kay
Bailey [R-TX]--3/16/2009*; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--3/16/2009*;
Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]--3/16/2009*; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--
3/16/2009*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]--6/23/2009; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-
MD]--3/16/2009*; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]--3/16/2009*; Rockefeller, John
D., IV [D-WV]--3/16/2009*; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]--5/5/2009;
Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--3/16/2009*; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]--3/16/
2009*; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]--5/12/2009; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--3/16/
2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve
health care services available to women veterans, especially those
serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom,
from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 658

Mar. 19, 2009

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--4/20/2009; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--4/
28/2009; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]--11/10/2009; Collins, Susan M.
[R-ME]--9/28/2010; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--5/18/2009; Lincoln, Blanche
L. [D-AR]--4/28/2009; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]--5/13/2009; Merkley,
Jeff [D-OR]--6/22/2009; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]--9/17/2009; Thune, John
[R-SD]--4/20/2009; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--10/15/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health care for
veterans who live in rural areas, and for other purposes.

S. 663

Mar. 19, 2009

Sponsor: Nelson, E. Benjamin [D-NE]
Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]--10/15/2009; Bayh, Evan [D-IN]--9/21/
2009; Begich, Mark [D-AK]--6/16/2009; Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]--6/24/
2009; Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]--6/18/2009; Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]--
12/18/2009; Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]--7/8/2009; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--5/
4/2009; Brownback, Sam [R-KS]--3/19/2009*; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]--6/
16/2009; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]--3/19/2009*; Casey, Robert P., Jr.
[D-PA]--3/25/2009; Cochran, Thad [R-MS]--3/19/2009*; Collins, Susan M.
[R-ME]--3/19/2009*; Conrad, Kent [D-ND]--5/12/2009; Dodd, Christopher
J. [D-CT]--5/19/2009; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--3/19/2009*; Gillibrand,
Kirsten E. [D-NY]--10/15/2009; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]--3/19/2009*;
Harkin, Tom [D-IA]--10/14/2009; Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]--9/9/
2009; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]--3/19/2009*; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--7/30/
2009; Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]--3/19/2009*; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]--3/
19/2009*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]--11/4/2009; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]--
7/6/2009; Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]--4/28/2009; Leahy, Patrick J.
[D-VT]--5/14/2009; Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]--4/28/2009; Lincoln,
Blanche L. [D-AR]--3/19/2009*; Martinez, Mel [R-FL]--6/3/2009;
Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]--4/2/2009; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]--6/10/2010;
Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]--6/1/2009; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]--3/19/
2009*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]--3/19/2009*; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]--7/14/
2009; Reed, Jack [D-RI]--6/3/2009; Roberts, Pat [R-KS]--3/19/2009*;
Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]--10/20/2009; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]--4/23/
2009; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--9/22/2009; Specter, Arlen [R-PA]--3/
19/2009*; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]--3/19/2009*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--12/
18/2009; Udall, Mark [D-CO]--6/16/2009; Udall, Tom [D-NM]--6/10/2009;
Vitter, David [R-LA]--1/20/2010; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]--3/19/
2009*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--3/19/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation
Fund 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. 669

Mar. 23, 2009

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Cosponsor(s): Brownback, Sam [R-KS]--9/29/2009; Coburn, Tom [R-OK]--3/
23/2009*; Cochran, Thad [R-MS]--3/23/2009*; Crapo, Mike [R-ID]--3/23/
2009*; DeMint, Jim [R-SC]--3/23/2009*; Ensign, John [R-NV]--3/23/
2009*; Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]--3/23/2009*; Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]--3/
23/2009*; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]--3/23/2009*; Inhofe, James M. [R-
OK]--3/23/2009*; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]--3/23/2009*; Risch, James E.
[R-ID]--8/6/2009; Roberts, Pat [R-KS]--3/23/2009*; Sessions, Jeff [R-
AL]--5/10/2010; Thune, John [R-SD]--3/23/2009*; Vitter, David [R-LA]--
3/23/2009*; Webb, Jim [D-VA]--3/23/2009*; Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]--3/
23/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions
under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally
incompetent for certain purposes.

Mar. 23, 2009--Introduced in Senate.
June 16, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. With written report No. 111-27.
June 16, 2009--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 78.

S. 691

Mar. 25, 2009

Sponsor: Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Cosponsor(s): Udall, Mark [D-CO]--3/25/2009*

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
national cemetery for veterans in southern Colorado region, and for
other purposes.

S. 699

Mar. 25, 2009

Sponsor: Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Cosponsor(s): Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]--3/25/2009*

A bill to provide for the construction by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs of a full service hospital in Far South Texas.

S. 728

Mar. 26, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance veterans'
insurance benefits, and for other purposes.

Mar. 26, 2009--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 2, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/07/2009 with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-
71.
Oct. 7, 2009--Senate floor actions: Returned to the Calendar. Calendar
No. 155.

S. 734

Mar. 30, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]--3/30/2009*; Begich, Mark [D-AK]--3/30/
2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the capacity of
the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain physicians in
Health Professional Shortage Areas and to improve the provision of
health care to veterans in rural areas, and for other purposes.

S. 746

Mar. 31, 2009

Sponsor: Nelson, E. Benjamin [D-NE]
Cosponsor(s): Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--3/31/2009*

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
national cemetery in the Sarpy County region to serve veterans in
eastern Nebraska, western Iowa, and northwest Missouri.

Mar. 31, 2009--Introduced in Senate.
Apr. 29, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 772

Apr. 1, 2009

Sponsor: Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]
Cosponsor(s): Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]--4/1/2009*; Brownback, Sam [R-KS]--
4/1/2009*; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]--4/21/2009; Grassley, Chuck [R-
IA]--4/1/2009*; Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]--4/1/2009*; McCaskill,
Claire [D-MO]--4/1/2009*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]--6/23/2009; Mikulski,
Barbara A. [D-MD]--5/21/2009; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]--4/1/2009*;
Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]--4/1/2009*; Specter, Arlen [R-PA]--4/1/
2009*; Udall, Mark [D-CO]--8/3/2009

A bill to enhance benefits for survivors of certain former members of
the Armed Forces with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder or
traumatic brain injury, to enhance availability and access to mental
health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and
for other purposes.

S. 793

Apr. 2, 2009

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Cosponsor(s): Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--5/19/2009

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in
the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility.

S. 801

Apr. 2, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]--10/28/2009; Begich, Mark [D-AK]--4/20/
2009; Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]--7/24/2009; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--4/
20/2009; Burr, Richard [R-NC]--4/2/2009*; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--4/2/
2009*; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]--7/23/2009; Casey, Robert P., Jr.
[D-PA]--7/24/2009; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--7/24/2009; Grassley, Chuck
[R-IA]--8/4/2009; Hagan, Kay [D-NC]--7/23/2009; Hutchison, Kay Bailey
[R-TX]--8/3/2009; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--6/18/2009; Johnson, Tim [D-
SD]--7/23/2009; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]--7/6/2009; Merkley, Jeff [D-
OR]--7/6/2009; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]--6/17/2009; Murray, Patty [D-
WA]--5/20/2009; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]--10/28/2009; Reed, Jack [D-RI]--6/
10/2009; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]--4/2/2009*; Snowe, Olympia J.
[R-ME]--5/11/2009; Specter, Arlen [D-PA]--6/15/2009; Stabenow, Debbie
[D-MI]--11/10/2009; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--4/2/2009*; Thune, John [R-
SD]--7/20/2009; Udall, Tom [D-NM]--7/24/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges for
humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to
family members accompanying veterans severely injured after September
11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department and to
provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other purposes.

Apr. 2, 2009--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 25, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator
Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment
to the title. With written report No. 111-80.
Sept. 25, 2009--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 167.

S. 820

Apr. 2, 2009

Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the automobile
assistance allowance for veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 821

Apr. 2, 2009

Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans
who are catastrophically disabled, and for other purposes.

S. 842

Apr. 21, 2009

Sponsor: Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

A bill to repeal the sunset of certain enhancements of protections of
servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, to
amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to pay mortgage holders unpaid balances on housing
loans guaranteed by Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.

S. 847

Apr. 21, 2009

Sponsor: Webb, Jim [D-VA]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that
utilization of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance shall
not be subject to the 48-month limitation on the aggregate amount of
assistance utilizable under multiple veterans and related educational
assistance programs.

S. 919

Apr. 28, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

A bill to amend section 1154 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify
the additional requirements for consideration to be afforded time,
place, and circumstances of service in determinations regarding
service-connected disabilities.

S. 977

May 5, 2009

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Cosponsor(s): Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--1/28/2010

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

S. 1015

May 11, 2009

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Cosponsor(s): Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--5/11/2009*; Isakson, Johnny [R-
GA]--5/11/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance disability
compensation for certain disabled veterans with difficulties using
prostheses and disabled veterans in need of regular aid and attendance
for residuals of traumatic brain injury, and for other purposes.

S. 1016

May 11, 2009

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the commencement
of the period of payment of original awards of compensation for
veterans who are retired or separated from the uniformed services for
disability.

S. 1109

May 20, 2009

Sponsor: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

A bill to provide veterans with individualized notice about available
benefits, to streamline application processes or the benefits, and for
other purposes.

S. 1118

May 21, 2009

Sponsor: Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--5/21/2009*; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--6/
1/2009; Kohl, Herb [D-WI]--5/21/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase
in the amount of monthly dependency and indemnity compensation payable
to surviving spouses by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for
other purposes.

S. 1155

May 21, 2009

Sponsor: Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Cosponsor(s): Burris, Roland [D-IL]--7/31/2009; Feingold, Russell D. [D-
WI]--10/20/2009; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]--8/3/2009; Inouye, Daniel K. [D-
HI]--5/21/2009*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--6/16/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the position
of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office of the
Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for health.

S. 1204

June 8, 2009

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--12/16/2009; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--
10/14/2009; Brownback, Sam [R-KS]--6/10/2009; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--
7/23/2009; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]--3/1/2010; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]--6/8/
2010; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]--9/9/2009; Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]--
12/6/2010; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--9/9/2009; Whitehouse, Sheldon
[D-RI]--3/10/2010

A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs
Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of chiropractic care
and services to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical
centers, and for other purposes.

S. 1237

June 11, 2009

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]--11/9/2009; Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]--2/
22/2010; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]--6/22/2010; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--
6/11/2009*; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]--6/21/2010; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]--7/
20/2009; Reed, Jack [D-RI]--6/11/2009*; Specter, Arlen [D-PA]--11/4/
2009; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]--7/13/2010; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]--
7/13/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the grant
program for homeless veterans with special needs to include male
homeless veterans with minor dependents and to establish a grant
program for reintegration of homeless women veterans and homeless
veterans with children, and for other purposes.

June 11, 2009--Introduced in Senate.
Apr. 29, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to
the title. With written report No. 111-175.
Apr. 29, 2010--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 360.

S. 1302

June 18, 2009

Sponsor: McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]

A bill to provide for the introduction of pay-for-performance
compensation mechanisms into contracts of the Department of Veterans
Affairs with community-based outpatient clinics for the provisions of
health care services, and for other purposes.

S. 1310

June 19, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka Daniel K. [D-HI]

A bill to authorize major medical facility projects for the Department
of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010 and for other purposes

S. 1394

July 6, 2009

Sponsor: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to acknowledge the
receipt of medical, disability, and pension claims and other
communications submitted by claimants, and for other purposes.

S. 1427

July 9, 2009

Sponsor: Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Cosponsor(s): Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--7/9/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Hospital
Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care quality in
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, and for other
purposes.

S. 1429

July 9, 2009

Sponsor: Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

A bill to establish a commission on veterans and members of the Armed
Forces with post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or
other mental health disorders, to enhance the capacity of mental
health care providers to assist such veterans and members, to ensure
such veterans are not discriminated against, and for other purposes.

S. 1444

July 13, 2009

Sponsor: Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of
``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-connection of
disabilities.

S. 1450

July 14, 2009

Sponsor: Ensign, John [R-NV]
Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--7/14/2009*; Collins, Susan M. [R-
ME]--6/29/2010; Cornyn, John [R-TX]--2/26/2010

A bill to enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any
of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces.

S. 1452

July 14, 2009

Sponsor: Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Cosponsor(s): Bayh, Evan [D-IN]--7/14/2009*; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--8/3/
2009; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]--7/14/2009*; Lieberman, Joseph I.
[ID-CT]--7/14/2009*; Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]--7/14/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the meaning of
``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-connection of
disabilities.

S. 1467

July 16, 2009

Sponsor: McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide coverage under
Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance for adverse reactions
to vaccinations administered by the Department of Defense, and for
other purposes.

S. 1483

July 21, 2009

Sponsor: Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Cosponsor(s): Franken, Al [D-MN]--9/22/2009

A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic
in Alexandria Minnesota as the ``Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans
Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''

S. 1493

July 22, 2009

Sponsor: McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]

A bill to designate the current and future Department of Veterans
Affairs Medical Center in Louisville Kentucky as the ``Robley Rex
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.''

S. 1495

July 22, 2009

Sponsor: Franken, Al [D-MN]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--7/22/2009*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--7/
22/2009*; Ensign, John [R-NV]--7/23/2009; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-
NY]--9/10/2009; Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]--7/22/2009*; Isakson, Johnny
[R-GA]--7/22/2009*; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]--7/22/2009*

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot
program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using service
dogs for the treatment or rehabilitation of veterans with physical or
mental injuries or disabilities, and for other purposes.

S. 1518

July 27, 2009

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--10/27/2009; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--9/
9/2009; Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]--11/9/2009; Feingold, Russell D. [D-
WI]--8/6/2009; Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]--10/21/2009; Grassley, Chuck [R-
IA]--8/3/2009; Hagan, Kay [D-NC]--7/29/2009; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]--9/9/
2009; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]--2/2/2010; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--12/7/
2009; LeMieux, George S. [R-FL]--12/7/2009; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-
AR]--12/7/2009; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]--8/6/2009; Stabenow, Debbie [D-
MI]--11/10/2009; Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]--2/2/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care,
medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed
at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was contaminated at
Camp Lejeune.

S. 1531

July 29, 2009

Sponsor: Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish within the
Department of Veterans Affairs the position of Assistant Secretary for
Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, and for other purposes.

S. 1547

July 30, 2009

Sponsor: Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]--10/14/2009; Begich, Mark [D-AK]--8/6/
2009; Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]--7/30/2009*; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--
9/24/2009; Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]--2/22/2010; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]--
11/10/2009; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--7/30/2009*; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--
7/30/2009*; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]--7/30/2009*; Lautenberg, Frank R.
[D-NJ]--12/8/2009; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]--9/29/2009; Lincoln,
Blanche L. [D-AR]--2/22/2010; Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]--11/17/2010;
Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]--11/10/2009; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]--9/15/
2009; Murray, Patty [D-WA]--7/30/2009*; Specter, Arlen [D-PA]--11/4/
2009; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--11/10/2009; Udall, Tom [D-NM]--10/8/2009;
Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]--10/5/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United States
Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance provided by
the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Housing and
Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of
homelessness, and for other purposes.

July 30, 2009--Introduced in Senate.
Aug. 5, 2009--Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
discharged by Unanimous Consent. (Consideration: CR S8863, S8890)
Aug. 5, 2009--Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct. 21, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 1556

Aug. 3, 2009

Sponsor: Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Cosponsor(s): Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]--9/21/2009; Dodd, Christopher J. [D-
CT]--8/3/2009*; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]--10/28/2009; Kerry, John
F. [D-MA]--8/3/2009*; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]--8/3/2009*; Mikulski,
Barbara A. [D-MD]--8/3/2009*

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities
of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as voter
registration agencies, and for other purposes.

S. 1607

Aug. 6, 2009

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain
rights and benefits for persons who are absent from positions of
employment to receive medical treatment for service-connected
disabilities, and for other purposes.

S. 1668

Sept. 14, 2009

Sponsor: Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--10/5/2009; Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]--9/
22/2009; Hagan, Kay [D-NC]--10/26/2009; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--2/24/
2010; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]--11/9/2009; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]--9/
29/2009; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--10/14/2009; Menendez, Robert [D-
NJ]--5/3/2010; Risch, James E. [R-ID]--9/24/2009; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-
NH]--12/4/2009; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--1/28/2010; Tester, Jon [D-
MT]--10/22/2009; Udall, Mark [D-CO]--9/22/2009; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--11/
10/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.

S. 1752

Oct. 5, 2009

Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Cosponsor(s): Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]--11/10/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability compensation for
certain veterans with Parkinson's disease.

S. 1753

Oct. 5, 2009

Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase assistance for
disabled veterans who are temporarily residing in housing owned by a
family member, and for other purposes.

S. 1779

Oct. 14, 2009

Sponsor: Bayh, Evan [D-IN]
Cosponsor(s): Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]--10/14/2009*; Dorgan, Byron L. [D-
ND]--10/14/2009*; Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]--10/14/2009*; Merkley, Jeff
[D-OR]--10/14/2009*; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]--10/14/2009*;
Specter, Arlen [D-PA]--10/14/2009*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--10/14/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide health care to
veterans exposed in the line of duty to occupational and environmental
health chemical hazards, and for other purposes.

S. 1780

Oct. 14, 2009

Sponsor: Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Cosponsor(s): Cochran, Thad [R-MS]--11/4/2009; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]--
11/19/2009; Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]--10/14/2009*; Klobuchar, Amy
[D-MN]--3/9/2010; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]--10/27/2009; Leahy, Patrick
J. [D-VT]--10/27/2009; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]--11/20/2009; Shaheen,
Jeanne [D-NH]--11/15/2010; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--10/14/2009*;
Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--12/3/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in
the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws
administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

S. 1784

Oct. 14, 2009

Sponsor: Ensign, John [R-NV]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that State
approving agencies provide timely responses to applications for
approval of courses of education and provide justifications for
disapproval of courses to provide for the review of the disapproval of
courses by State approving agencies, and for other purposes.

S. 1785

Oct. 14, 2009

Sponsor: Ensign, John [R-NV]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require State approving
agencies to approve courses of education that have been accredited and
approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association,
and for other purposes.

S. 1798

Oct. 19, 2009

Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--12/21/2009; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--11/16/
2009

A bill to provide for the automatic enrollment of demobilizing members
of the National Guard and Reserve in health care and dental care
programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.

S. 1866

Oct. 26, 2009

Sponsor: Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in
national cemeteries.

S. 1939

Oct. 27, 2009

Sponsor: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--11/20/2009; Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]--2/
4/2010; Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]--11/9/2009; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-
PA]--11/20/2009; Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]--12/22/2009; Hagan, Kay [D-
NC]--1/22/2010; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]--5/26/2010; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--
11/9/2009; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]--4/19/2010; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-
LA]--10/27/2009*; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--12/7/2009; Merkley, Jeff
[D-OR]--3/5/2010; Murray, Patty [D-WA]--3/15/2010; Sanders, Bernard
[I-VT]--12/7/2009; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]--10/27/2009*; Specter,
Arlen [D-PA]--10/27/2009*; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]--4/13/2010; Tester,
Jon [D-MT]--10/27/2009*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--11/10/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions
relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the
vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.

S. 1940

Oct. 27, 2009

Sponsor: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study
on the effects on children of exposure of their parents to herbicides
used in support of the United States and allied military operations in
the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era, and for other
purposes.

S. 2096

Oct. 29, 2009

Sponsor: Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in
national cemeteries.

S. 2751

Nov. 9, 2009

Sponsor: Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Cosponsor(s): Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]--11/9/2009

A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in
Big Spring, Texas, as the George H. O'Brien, Jr., Department of
Veterans Medical Center.

S. 2760

Nov. 10, 2009

Sponsor: Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--12/7/2009; Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]--1/
21/2010; Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]--11/10/2009; Byrd, Robert C. [D-
WV]--1/20/2010; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]--2/25/2010; Dorgan, Byron L.
[D-ND]--1/20/2010; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--12/15/2009; Hagan, Kay [D-
NC]--3/11/2010; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]--2/25/2010; Landrieu, Mary L.
[D-LA]--3/1/2010; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]--3/8/2010; Schumer, Charles E.
[D-NY]--3/4/2010; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]--2/24/2010; Wyden, Ron [D-
OR]--1/20/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase
in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service programs for
homeless veterans.

S. 2769

Nov. 10, 2009

Sponsor: Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Cosponsor(s): Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--11/10/2009*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]--
11/10/2009*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the use of
entitlement under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance for the pursuit of
apprenticeships and on-job training, and for other purposes.

S. 3035

Feb. 24, 2010

Sponsor: Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Cosponsor(s): Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]--4/26/2010; Conrad, Kent [D-ND]--3/
16/2010; Crapo, Mike [R-ID]--3/16/2010; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--5/5/2010;
Risch, James E. [R-ID]--3/19/2010; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--2/24/2010*

A bill to require a report on the establishment of a Polytrauma
Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the Department of
Veterans Affairs in the northern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other
purposes.

S. 3082

Mar. 5, 2010

Sponsor: Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--3/9/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals
who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training
under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided
through congressional offices, and for other purposes.

S. 3107

Mar. 11, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--3/11/2010*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--3/
11/2010*; Burr, Richard [R-NC]--3/11/2010*; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--3/
11/2010*; Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]--3/11/2010*; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]--
3/11/2010*; Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]--9/21/2010; Murray, Patty [D-
WA]--3/11/2010*; Rockefeller, John D. IV [D-WV]--3/11/2010*; Sanders,
Bernard [I-VT]--3/11/2010*; Specter, Arlen [D-PA]--3/11/2010*; Tester,
Jon [D-MT]--3/11/2010*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2010, in 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, and for other purposes.

Mar. 11, 2010--Introduced in Senate.
Aug. 5, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
without amendment. With written report No. 111-281.
Sept. 22, 2010--Senate floor actions: Returned to the Calendar. Calendar
No. 550.

S. 3118

Mar. 16, 2010

Sponsor: Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that monetary
benefits paid to veterans by States and municipalities shall be
excluded from consideration as income for purposes of pension benefits
paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

S. 3162

Mar. 24, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]--3/24/2010*; Bayh, Evan [D-IN]--3/24/
2010*; Begich, Mark [D-AK]--3/24/2010*; Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]--3/
24/2010*; Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]--3/24/2010*; Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]--3/
24/2010*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--3/24/2010*; Burr, Richard [R-NC]--3/
25/2010; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--3/24/2010*; Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]--3/
24/2010*; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]--3/24/2010*; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-
MD]--3/24/2010*; Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]--3/24/2010*; Casey, Robert
P. Jr. [D-PA]--3/24/2010*; Conrad, Kent [D-ND]--3/24/2010*; Dodd,
Christopher J. [D-CT]--3/24/2010*; Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]--3/24/
2010*; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--3/24/2010*; Feingold, Russell D. [D-
WI]--3/24/2010*; Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]--3/24/2010*; Franken, Al [D-
MN]--3/24/2010*; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]--3/24/2010*; Hagan, Kay
[D-NC]--3/24/2010*; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]--3/24/2010*; Inouye, Daniel K.
[D-HI]--3/24/2010*; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--3/24/2010*; Kaufman, Edward
E. [D-DE]--3/24/2010*; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]--3/24/2010*; Klobuchar,
Amy [D-MN]--3/24/2010*; Kohl, Herb [D-WI]--3/24/2010*; Landrieu, Mary
L. [D-LA]--3/24/2010*; Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]--3/24/2010*; Leahy,
Patrick J. [D-VT]--3/24/2010*; Levin, Carl [D-MI]--3/24/2010*;
Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]--3/24/2010*; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--
3/24/2010*; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]--3/24/2010*; Menendez, Robert [D-
NJ]--3/24/2010*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]--3/24/2010*; Mikulski, Barbara
A. [D-MD]--3/24/2010*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]--3/24/2010*; Nelson, Bill
[D-FL]--3/24/2010*; Nelson, Benjamin E. [D-NE]--3/24/2010*; Pryor,
Mark L. [D-AR]--3/24/2010*; Reed, Jack [D-RI]--3/24/2010*; Reid, Harry
[D-NV]--3/24/2010*; Rockefeller, John D. IV [D-WV]--3/24/2010*;
Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]--3/24/2010*; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]--3/24/
2010*; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]--3/24/2010*; Specter, Arlen [D-PA]--3/
24/2010*; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]--3/24/2010*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--3/
24/2010*; Udall, Mark [D-CO]--3/24/2010*; Udall, Tom [D-NM]--3/24/
2010*; Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]--3/24/2010*; Webb, Jim [D-VA]--3/24/
2010*; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]--3/24/2010*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--3/
24/2010*

A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Mar. 24, 2010--Introduced in Senate.
Mar. 26, 2010--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
Mar. 26, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 23, 2010--House floor actions: Pursuant to the provisions of H.
Res. 1653, papers are returned to the Senate.

S. 3171

Mar. 25, 2010

Sponsor: Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Cosponsor(s): Burris, Roland [D-IL]--6/24/2010; Collins, Susan M. [R-
ME]--7/12/2010; Hagan, Kay [D-NC]--4/20/2010; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-
LA]--4/15/2010; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]--4/15/2010; LeMieux, George
S. [R-FL]--4/15/2010; Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]--4/20/2010;
Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]--6/9/2010; Risch, James E. [R-ID]--3/25/2010*;
Roberts, Pat [R-KS]--5/24/2010; Specter, Arlen [D-PA]--4/15/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program.

S. 3192

Apr. 12, 2010

Sponsor: Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Cosponsor(s): Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]--11/15/2010; Lincoln, Blanche
L. [D-AR]--6/24/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the tolling
of the timing of review for appeals of final decisions of the Board of
Veterans' Appeals, and for other purposes.

S. 3234

April 20, 2010

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--4/20/2010*; Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]--5/
3/2010; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--5/17/2010; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]--6/
23/2010; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]--11/15/2010; Dodd, Christopher J.
[D-CT]--9/23/2010; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--4/20/2010*; Gillibrand,
Kirsten E. [D-NY]--5/25/2010; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]--9/23/2010;
Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]--4/20/2010*; Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]--6/22/
2010; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--4/20/2010*; Menendez, Robert [D-
NJ]--11/17/2010; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]--4/20/2010*; Reid, Harry [D-
NV]--4/20/2010*; Rockefeller, John D. IV [D-WV]--9/29/2010; Schumer,
Charles E. [D-NY]--9/14/2010; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--6/8/2010;
Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--4/29/2010

A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services furnished
to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and
Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.

Apr. 20, 2010--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 2, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
under authority of the order of the Senate of August 5, 2010, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-
285.
Sept. 2, 2010--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 556.

S. 3286

Apr. 29, 2010

Sponsor: Specter, Arlen [D-PA]

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot
program on the award of grants to State and local government agencies
and nonprofit organizations to provide assistance to veterans with
their submittal of claims to the Veterans Benefits Administration, and
for other purposes.

S. 3314

May 5, 2010

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Appalachian
Regional Commission to carry out a program of outreach for veterans
who reside in Appalachia, and for other purposes.

S. 3325

May 6, 2010

Sponsor: Begich, Mark [D-AK]
Cosponsor(s): Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]--5/6/2010*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--5/
18/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the waiver of
the collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine visits of
veterans, and for other purposes.

May 6, 2010--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 2, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
under authority of the order of the Senate of August 5, 2010, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title.
With written report No. 111-286. Supplemental views filed.
Sept. 2, 2010--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 557.

S. 3330

May 7, 2010

Sponsor: Casey, Robert P. Jr. [D-PA]
Cosponsor(s): Specter, Arlen [D-PA]--5/7/2010*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain
improvements in the administration of medical facilities of the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 3348

May 12, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
treatment of documents that express disagreement with decisions of the
Board of Veterans' Appeals and that are misfiled with the Board within
120 days of such decisions as motions for reconsideration of such
decisions, and for other purposes.

S. 3352

May 12, 2010

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt reimbursements
of expenses related to accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from
determinations of annual income with respect to pensions for veterans
and surviving spouses and children of veterans, and for other
purposes.

S. 3355

May 12, 2010

Sponsor: Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Cosponsor(s): Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--5/12/2010*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]--5/
12/2010*

A bill to provide for an Internet Web site for information on benefits,
resources, services, and opportunities for veterans and their families
and caregivers, and for other purposes.

S. 3356

May 13, 2010

Sponsor: Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum
age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program,
and for other purposes.

S. 3359

May 13, 2010

Sponsor: Thune, John [R-SD]
Cosponsor(s): Burr, Richard [R-NC]--5/18/2010; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-
ME]--5/13/2010*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--5/13/2010*

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, and for other purposes.

S. 3367

May 13, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the rate of
pension for disabled veterans who are married to one another and both
of whom require regular aid and attendance, and for other purposes.

S. 3368

May 13, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize certain
individuals to sign claims filed with the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs on behalf of claimants, and for other purposes.

S. 3370

May 13, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the process by
which an individual files jointly for social security and dependency
and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.

S. 3377

May 14, 2010

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Cosponsor(s): Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]--5/14/2010*; Burris, Roland [D-
IL]--5/17/2010; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]--5/14/2010*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the multifamily
transitional housing loan program of the Department of Veterans
Affairs by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue loans
for the construction of, rehabilitation of, or acquisition of land for
multifamily transitional housing projects instead of guaranteeing
loans for such purposes, and for other purposes.

S. 3389

May 20, 2010

Sponsor: Hagan, Kay [D-NC]
Cosponsor(s): Burris, Roland [D-IL]--5/27/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt individuals who
receive certain educational assistance for service in the Selected
Reserve from limitations on the receipt of assistance under Post-9/11
Educational Assistance Program for additional service in the Armed
Forces, and for other purposes.

S. 3447

May 27, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]--9/23/2010; Bayh, Evan [D-IN]--11/15/
2010; Begich, Mark [D-AK]--6/10/2010; Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]--9/15/
2010; Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]--9/29/2010; Burr, Richard [R-NC]--9/13/
2010; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--9/23/2010; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]--
11/15/2010; Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]--11/15/2010; Dodd, Christopher J.
[D-CT]--9/28/2010; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]--9/29/2010; Inouye,
Daniel K. [D-HI]--9/15/2010; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]--9/28/2010; Kaufman,
Edward E. [D-DE]--9/29/2010; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]--9/29/2010;
Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]--9/13/2010; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]--11/
15/2010; Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--9/29/2010; McCaskill, Claire [D-
MO]--9/13/2010; Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]--11/15/2010; Merkley, Jeff [D-
OR]--9/13/2010; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]--9/29/2010; Murray, Patty [D-
WA]--8/3/2010; Rockefeller, John D. IV [D-WV]--9/29/2010; Sanders,
Bernard [I-VT]--9/15/2010; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]--9/28/2010;
Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]--11/18/2010; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--9/13/
2010; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]--6/16/2010; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--9/13/
2010; Udall, Tom [D-NM]--7/29/2010; Webb, Jim [D-VA]--7/29/2010;
Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--9/23/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve educational
assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September
11, 2001, and for other purposes.

May 27, 2010--Introduced in Senate.
Oct. 26, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
under authority of the order of the Senate of September 29, 2010, with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No.
111-346.
Dec. 13, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 16, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
409-3 (Roll No. 642).
Dec. 16, 2010--Cleared for White House.
Dec. 28, 2010--Presented to President.
Jan. 4, 2011--Signed by President.
Jan. 4, 2011--Became Public Law No: 111-377.

S. 3486

June 15, 2010

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--6/15/2010*; Burris, Roland [D-IL]--8/
3/2010; Casey, Robert P. Jr. [D-PA]--7/29/2010; Franken, Al [D-MN]--6/
15/2010*; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]--6/15/2010*; Murray, Patty [D-
WA]--6/16/2010; Rockefeller, John D. IV [D-WV]--6/15/2010*; Sanders,
Bernard [I-VT]--6/15/2010*; Specter, Arlen [D-PA]--6/15/2010*; Webb,
Jim [D-VA]--9/14/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the prohibition
on collective bargaining with respect to matters and questions
regarding compensation of employees of the Department of Veterans
Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and for other purposes.

June 15, 2010--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 2, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
under authority of the order of the Senate of August 5, 2010, without
amendment. With written report No. 111-287. Minority views filed.
Sept. 2, 2010--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 558.

S. 3499

June 16, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require fiduciaries of
individuals receiving benefits under laws administered by the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to authorize the Secretary to obtain
financial records with respect to such individuals for purposes of
administering such laws, and for other purposes.

S. 3517

June 22, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Murray, Patty [D-WA]--8/3/2010; Rockefeller, John D. IV
[D-WV]--9/29/2010; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]--9/28/2010; Shaheen,
Jeanne [D-NH]--11/18/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing
of claims for disability compensation filed with the Department of
Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

June 22, 2010--Introduced in Senate.
Nov. 29, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report
No. 111-354.
Nov. 29, 2010--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 654.

S. 3583

July 14, 2010

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]--7/21/2010; Collins, Susan M. [R-
ME]--7/14/2010*; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]--8/4/2010; Kerry, John
F. [D-MA]--7/29/2010; Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]--7/14/2010*; Schumer,
Charles E. [D-NY]--7/28/2010; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]--7/14/2010*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase flexibility in
payments for State veterans homes, and for other purposes.

S. 3609

July 19, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

A bill to extend the temporary authority for performance of medical
disability examinations by contract physicians for the Department of
Veterans Affairs.

July 19, 2010--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 2, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka
under authority of the order of the Senate of Aug. 5, 2010, without
amendment. With written report No. 111-288.
Sept. 2, 2010--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 559.

S. 3718

Aug. 5, 2010

Sponsor: Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that
beneficiaries of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance receive
financial counseling and disclosure information regarding life
insurance payments, and for other purposes.

S. 3765

Sept. 2, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

An original bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life
Insurance and to modify the provision of compensation and pension to
surviving spouses of veterans in months of the deaths of the veterans,
and for other purposes.

Sept. 2, 2010--Introduced in Senate.
Sept. 2, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported
to Senate by Senator Akaka under authority of the order of the Senate
of Aug. 5, 2010. With written report No. 111-282. Supplemental views
filed.
Sept. 2, 2010--Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 553.

S. 3801

Sept. 16, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]--9/29/2010

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum
age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program,
and for other purposes.

S. 3860

Sept. 28, 2010

Sponsor: McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Cosponsor(s): Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT]--9/29/2010; Bingaman, Jeff [D-
NM]--11/18/2010; Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO]--9/29/2010; Brown, Scott
P. [R-MA]--9/28/2010*; Burr, Richard [R-NC]--9/28/2010*; Cardin,
Benjamin L. [D-MD]--11/18/2010; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]--9/28/2010*;
Ensign, John [R-NV]--11/15/2010; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]--9/29/2010;
Kerry, John F. [D-MA]--11/18/2010; Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]--9/28/
2010*

A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington National
Cemetery.

Sept. 28, 2010--Introduced in Senate.
Dec. 4, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous
Consent.
Dec. 4, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 16, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
407-3 (Roll No. 641).
Dec. 16, 2010--Cleared for White House.
Dec. 17, 2010--Presented to President.
Dec. 22, 2010--Signed by President.
Dec. 22, 2010--Became Public Law No: 111-339

S. 3875

Sept. 29, 2010

Sponsor: Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-MD]
Cosponsor(s): Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]--9/29/2010*; Hutchison, Kay Bailey
[R-TX]--9/29/2010*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]--9/29/2010*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service
in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with
status as veterans under law.

S. 3902

Sept. 29, 2010

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Cosponsor(s): Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]--9/29/2010*
* Original cosponsor.

A bill to deem references to Operation Iraqi Freedom in provisions of
Federal law providing benefits for service in the Armed Forces to
include references to Operation New Dawn.

S. 3953

Nov. 17, 2010

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide benefits for
children with spina bifida of veterans exposed to herbicides while
serving in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era outside Vietnam,
and for other purposes.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
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S. Res. 33

Feb. 11, 2009

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Cosponsor(s): (none)

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

Feb. 11, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Original measure reported
to Senate by Senator Akaka. Without written report.
Feb. 11, 2009--Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
(Text of measure as introduced: CR S2162)

S. Res. 115

Apr. 28, 2009

Sponsor: Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Cosponsor(s): (none)

A resolution recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping
wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to
The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a
Tower of Hope Day.

Apr. 28, 2009--Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. (Text of measure as introduced: CR S4828)

S. Res. 340

Nov. 5, 2009

Sponsor: Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Cosponsor(s): Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]--11/5/2009*; Lugar, Richard G.
[R-IN]--11/9/2009; Risch, James E. [R-ID]--11/9/2009; Rockefeller,
John D., IV [D-WV]--11/9/2009; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]--11/10/2009

A resolution expressing support for designation of a National Veterans
History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide
project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women
who served our Nation in times of war and conflict.

Nov. 5, 2009--Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Text of
measure as introduced: CR S11221)
Nov. 10, 2009--Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous
Consent. (Consideration: CR S11354)
Nov. 10, 2009--Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with
a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Text: CR S11354)

S. Res. 451

Mar. 11, 2010

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]--3/15/2010; Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]--3/
11/2010*; Cochran, Thad [R-MS]--3/17/2010; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]--3/
11/2010*; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]--3/11/2010*; LeMieux, George S. [R-
FL]--3/18/2010; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]--3/11/2010*; Shaheen, Jeanne
[D-NH]--3/18/2010; Tester, Jon [D-MT]--3/18/2010; Wicker, Roger F. [R-
MS]--3/18/2010
* Original cosponsor.

A resolution expressing support for designation of a ``Welcome Home
Vietnam Veterans Day.''

Mar. 11, 2010--Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Text of
measure as introduced: CR S1462)
Mar. 19, 2010--Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous
Consent. (Consideration: CR S1780)
Mar. 19, 2010--Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with
a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Text: CR S1780)
HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
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H. Con. Res. 238

Feb. 23, 2010

Sponsor: Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]
Cosponsor(s): Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]--2/24/2010; Brady, Robert
A. [D-PA-1]--2/24/2010; Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]--2/23/2010*;
Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]--2/24/2010; Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]--2/23/
2010*; Cao, Anh ``Joseph'' [R-LA-2]--2/24/2010; Carson, Andre [D-IN-
7]--2/24/2010; Childers, Travis [D-MS-1]--2/24/2010; Christensen,
Donna M. [D-VI]--2/24/2010; Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]--2/24/2010;
Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]--2/24/2010; Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]--2/24/
2010; Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]--2/24/2010; Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-
7]--2/24/2010; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN-2]--2/24/2010; Etheridge, Bob [D-
NC-2]--2/24/2010; Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]--2/23/2010*; Fudge, Marcia L.
[D-OH-11]--2/24/2010; Green, Al [D-TX-9]--2/24/2010; Hall, John J. [D-
NY-19]--2/24/2010; Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]--2/24/2010;
Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]--2/24/2010; Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-
18]--2/24/2010; Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]--2/24/2010; Johnson,
Henry C. ``Hank,'' Jr. [D-GA-4]--2/24/2010; Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-
MI-13]--2/24/2010; Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]--2/24/2010; Lewis, John [D-
GA-5]--2/24/2010; McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7]--2/24/2010; McMahon, Michael
E. [D-NY-13]--2/24/2010; Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]--2/24/2010;
Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]--2/24/2010; Miller, Brad [D-NC-13]--2/24/
2010; Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]--2/24/2010; Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC]--
2/24/2010; Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5]--2/24/2010; Price, David E.
[D-NC-4]--2/24/2010; Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]--2/24/2010;
Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]--2/24/2010; Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]--
2/24/2010; Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]--2/24/2010; Scott, Robert C.
``Bobby'' [D-VA-3]--2/24/2010; Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]--2/24/2010;
Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]--2/24/2010; Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12]--2/24/
2010

Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning
home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military
sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for
the dignity of a people and a Nation.

Feb. 23, 2010--Introduced in House.
Feb. 26, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and agree to the resolution. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 383-0 (Roll No. 74).
Mar. 1, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 23

Jan. 6, 2009

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Cosponsor(s): Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]--1/26/2009; Adler, John H. [D-
NJ-3]--5/7/2009; Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5]--3/23/2009; Altmire, Jason
[D-PA-4]--3/16/2009; Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]--5/5/2009; Barrow,
John [D-GA-12]--4/21/2009; Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1]--3/31/2009;
Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]--4/27/2009; Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-
2]--4/21/2009; Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]--2/10/2009; Blackburn,
Marsha [R-TN-7]--4/1/2009; Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16]--3/9/2009;
Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1]--3/16/2009; Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45]--4/21/2009;
Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU]--2/23/2009; Boustany, Charles W., Jr.
[R-LA-7]--2/23/2009; Boyd, Allen [D-FL-2]--1/28/2009; Brady, Robert A.
[D-PA-1]--2/26/2009; Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]--3/12/2009; Brown, Henry
E., Jr. [R-SC-1]--5/5/2009; Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]--5/5/2009;
Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]--2/10/2009; Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44]--4/21/2009;
Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]--5/6/2009; Capps, Lois [D-CA-23]--4/1/
2009; Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]--4/21/2009; Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-
3]--3/16/2009; Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10]--3/23/2009; Chandler,
Ben [D-KY-6]--3/23/2009; Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI]--4/30/2009;
Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]--4/1/2009; Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]--4/21/2009;
Connolly, Gerald E. ``Gerry'' [D-VA-11]--4/21/2009; Costa, Jim [D-CA-
20]--2/3/2009; Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12]--4/27/2009; Courtney, Joe
[D-CT-2]--3/4/2009; Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]--5/5/2009; Davis,
Lincoln [D-TN-4]--4/21/2009; Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]--3/16/2009;
DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]--4/1/2009; DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]--5/6/
2009; Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]--5/7/2009; DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-
CT-3]--4/21/2009; Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]--5/6/2009; Doyle, Michael
F. [D-PA-14]--2/3/2009; Dreier, David [R-CA-26]--4/27/2009; Duncan,
John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]--3/18/2009; Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]--5/6/2009;
Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]--4/1/2009; Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]--4/21/2009;
Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6]--3/19/2009; Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]--4/23/2009;
Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]--2/23/2009; Green, Gene [D-TX-29]--4/21/2009;
Grijalva, Raul M. [D-AZ-7]--4/21/2009; Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]--3/
31/2009; Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]--5/6/2009; Hare, Phil [D-IL-17]--4/
21/2009; Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]--5/6/2009; Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-
23]--2/12/2009; Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]--4/27/2009; Hinchey, Maurice
D. [D-NY-22]--2/23/2009; Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2]--3/23/2009; Holden,
Tim [D-PA-17]--4/21/2009; Holt, Rush D. [D-NJ-12]--4/1/2009; Honda,
Michael M. [D-CA-15]--2/23/2009; Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]--4/21/
2009; Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]--4/21/2009; Jones, Walter B.,
Jr. [R-NC-3]--4/21/2009; Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]--5/5/2009; Kanjorski,
Paul E. [D-PA-11]--3/31/2009; Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]--4/1/2009;
Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]--4/23/2009; Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-
13]--4/21/2009; Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]--5/6/2009; King, Peter T. [R-NY-
3]--1/13/2009; King, Steve [R-IA-5]--5/7/2009; Kosmas, Suzanne M. [D-
FL-24]--1/26/2009; Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]--5/5/2009; Larsen, Rick
[D-WA-2]--4/21/2009; Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]--3/4/2009; LaTourette,
Steven C. [R-OH-14]--4/23/2009; Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]--3/9/2009;
Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]--4/21/2009; Lewis, John [D-GA-5]--5/7/2009;
LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2]--2/3/2009; Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]--3/4/
2009; Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]--2/26/2009; Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-
9]--3/24/2009; Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]--3/31/2009; Marchant,
Kenny [R-TX-24]--4/23/2009; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]--3/4/2009;
Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29]--4/21/2009; McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]--3/
23/2009; McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]--3/16/2009; McGovern, James
P. [D-MA-3]--4/23/2009; McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7]--3/16/2009; McNerney,
Jerry [D-CA-11]--2/10/2009; Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]--4/27/2009;
Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]--3/18/2009; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]--2/12/
2009; Miller, Brad [D-NC-13]--2/26/2009; Miller, George [D-CA-7]--4/1/
2009; Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]--3/18/2009; Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5]--
3/9/2009; Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3]--3/4/2009; Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]--
4/30/2009; Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]--2/23/2009; Murphy, Christopher S.
[D-CT-5]--5/6/2009; Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]--2/23/2009; Murtha, John P.
[D-PA-12]--2/23/2009; Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38]--3/23/2009; Neal,
Richard E. [D-MA-2]--2/23/2009; Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2]--5/6/2009;
Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]--3/23/2009; Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]--
4/30/2009; Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]--4/27/2009; Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-
4]--5/7/2009; Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]--2/26/2009; Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-
10]--3/24/2009; Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]--5/7/2009; Peterson, Collin C.
[D-MN-7]--5/5/2009; Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]--4/1/2009; Reyes,
Silvestre [D-TX-16]--4/21/2009; Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]--4/21/
2009; Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]--4/21/2009; Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-
46]--3/31/2009; Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]--5/6/2009; Roskam, Peter
J. [R-IL-6]--3/23/2009; Ross, Mike [D-AR-4]--4/21/2009; Rothman,
Steven R. [D-NJ-9]--5/5/2009; Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-34]--4/23/
2009; Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]--4/21/2009; Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]--
4/21/2009; Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]--3/18/2009; Scott, Robert C.
``Bobby'' [D-VA-3]--4/21/2009; Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]--4/23/2009; Shea-
Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]--3/31/2009; Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]--4/27/2009;
Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11]--4/27/2009; Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]--4/1/2009;
Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18]--3/16/2009; Speier, Jackie [D-CA-12]--5/7/
2009; Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13]--2/23/2009; Stupak, Bart [D-MI-
1]--3/19/2009; Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]--3/31/2009; Tauscher, Ellen O.
[D-CA-10]--3/4/2009; Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]--5/5/2009; Thompson, Bennie
G. [D-MS-2]--3/24/2009; Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]--3/16/2009; Tonko,
Paul D. [D-NY-21]--3/18/2009; Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12]--5/6/2009;
Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1]--5/5/2009; Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]--2/
23/2009; Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3]--1/28/2009; Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-
FL-20]--4/21/2009; Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]--2/23/2009; Waxman,
Henry A. [D-CA-30]--5/6/2009; Welch, Peter [D-VT]--5/6/2009;
Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3]--2/23/2009; Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]--
2/10/2009; Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6]--3/4/2009; Wilson, Joe [R-SC-
2]--5/5/2009; Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]--2/26/2009; Woolsey, Lynn C.
[D-CA-6]--3/23/2009; Wu, David [D-OR-1]--2/23/2009; Yarmuth, John A.
[D-KY-3]--3/4/2009; Young, Don [R-AK]--3/31/2009

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation
Fund 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.

Jan. 6, 2009--Introduced in House.
May 7, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-99.
May 12, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
May 13, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 174

Jan. 6, 2009

Sponsor: Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3]
Cosponsor(s): DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]--1/9/2009; Hare, Phil [D-IL-17]--
1/9/2009; Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]--1/9/2009; Lamborn, Doug [R-
CO-5]--1/6/2009*; Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4]--3/17/2009; Perlmutter, Ed
[D-CO-7]--1/23/2009; Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]--3/3/2009

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national
cemetery for veterans in the southern Colorado region.

Jan. 6, 2009--Introduced in House.
Nov. 2, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov. 3, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 402

Jan. 9, 2009

Sponsor: Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Cosponsor(s): Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]--1/9/2009*; Cohen, Steve [D-TN-
9]--1/9/2009*; Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]--1/9/2009*; Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-
4]--1/9/2009*; Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]--1/9/2009*; Roe, David P. [R-TN-
1]--1/9/2009*; Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8]--1/9/2009*; Wamp, Zach [R-TN-
3]--1/9/2009*

To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in
Knoxville, Tennessee, as the ``William C. Tallent Department of
Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''

Jan. 9, 2009--Introduced in House.
July 14, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
419-0 (Roll No. 536).
July 15, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 466

Jan. 13, 2009

Sponsor: Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-25]
Cosponsor(s): Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]--1/13/2009*; Edwards, Chet [D-
TX-17]--1/13/2009*; Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]--1/13/2009*; Hall, John J.
[D-NY-19]--5/4/2009; Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]--1/13/2009*;
McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]--1/13/2009*; Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]--
1/13/2009*; Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]--4/1/2009

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain rights and
benefits for persons who are absent from positions of employment to
receive medical treatment for service-connected disabilities.

Jan. 13, 2009--Introduced in House.
May 19, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-118.
June 8, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
June 9, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1017

Feb. 12, 2009

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Cosponsor(s): Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]--4/28/2010; Berkley, Shelley
[D-NV-1]--6/4/2009; Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]--3/4/2009; Boucher,
Rick [D-VA-9]--4/1/2009; Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]--3/16/2009; Brown,
Corrine [D-FL-3]--3/21/2010; Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3]--3/9/2010;
Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6]--3/4/2009; Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]--5/12/2009;
Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]--3/4/2009; Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-25]--4/
21/2009; Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]--3/4/2009; Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-
11]--12/11/2009; Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]--3/19/2010; Heinrich,
Martin [D-NM-1]--7/30/2009; Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]--4/27/
2009; Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]--9/22/2009; Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]--3/
19/2010; Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]--5/11/2010; Latham, Tom [R-IA-
4]--6/11/2009; Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]--3/4/2009; Michaud, Michael H.
[D-ME-2]--2/26/2009; Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]--4/1/2009; Murphy, Tim [R-
PA-18]--5/18/2010; Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]--3/9/2010; Peterson,
Collin C. [D-MN-7]--4/30/2009; Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]--10/20/
2009; Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]--7/10/2009; Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-
FL-18]--3/4/2009; Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6]--5/20/2010; Sanchez, Linda
T. [D-CA-39]--9/9/2009; Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18]--4/20/2010; Smith,
Adam [D-WA-9]--4/30/2009; Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]--6/11/2009; Titus, Dina
[D-NV-3]--7/21/2009; Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]--3/4/2009; Young, C.W.
Bill [R-FL-10]--3/9/2009

To amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs
Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United States Code, to require
the provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all
Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to expand access to
such care and services.

Feb. 12, 2009--Introduced in House.
May 20, 2010--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-488.
May 24, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 365-6 (Roll No. 292).
May 25, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1037

Feb. 12, 2009

Sponsor: Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]
Cosponsor(s): Grijalva, Raul M. [D-AZ-7]--2/12/2009

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a five-year pilot
project to test the feasibility and advisability of expanding the
scope of certain qualifying work-study activities under title 38,
United States Code.

Feb. 12, 2009--Introduced in House.
June 18, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-162.
July 14, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 422-0 (Roll No. 535).
Oct. 7, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
Oct. 7, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an
amendment by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 1088

Feb. 13, 2009

Sponsor: Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]
Cosponsor(s): (none)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a one-year period
for the training of new disabled veterans' outreach program
specialists and local veterans' employment representatives by National
Veterans' Employment and Training Services Institute.

Feb. 13, 2009--Introduced in House.
May 14, 2009--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-110.
May 19, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.
May 20, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1089

Feb. 13, 2009

Sponsor: Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]
Cosponsor(s): (none)

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the enforcement
through the Office of Special Counsel of the employment and
reemployment rights of veterans and members of the Armed Forces
employed by Federal executive agencies, and for other purposes.

Feb. 13, 2009--Introduced in House.
May 14, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-111.
May 19, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 423-0 (Roll No. 270).
May 20, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1168

Feb. 25, 2009

Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Cosponsor(s): Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]--10/7/2009; Brown, Corrine [D-
FL-3]--10/28/2009; Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13]--10/20/2009; Buyer, Steve
[R-IN-4]--10/28/2009; Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1]--11/2/2009

To amend chapter 42 of title 38, United States Code, to provide certain
veterans with employment training assistance

Feb. 25, 2009--Introduced in House.
Nov. 2, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-323.
Nov. 2, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 356-0 (Roll No. 832).
Nov. 3, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1170

Feb. 25, 2009

Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Cosponsor(s): Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]--2/25/2009

To amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to establish a
grant program to encourage the development of new assistive
technologies for specially adapted housing.

Feb. 25, 2009--Introduced in House.
May 14, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-109.
May 19, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
May 20, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1171

Feb. 25, 2009

Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Cosponsor(s): Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]--2/25/2009*; Halvorson, Deborah L.
[D-IL-11]--3/30/2009; Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]--3/30/2009; Michaud,
Michael H. [D-ME-2]--3/25/2009

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize the
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program for fiscal years 2010 through
2014, and for other purposes.

Feb. 25, 2009--Introduced in House.
Mar. 26, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-54.
Mar. 30, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar. 31, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1172

Feb. 25, 2009

Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Cosponsor(s): Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]--2/25/2009*; Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]--6/
16/2009

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the Internet
Web site of the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of organizations
that provide scholarships to veterans and their survivors.

Feb. 25, 2009--Introduced in House.
June 18, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-164.
June 23, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 411-0 (Roll No. 422).
June 24, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1211

Feb. 26, 2009

Sponsor: Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]
Cosponsor(s): Barrow, John [D-GA-12]--3/16/2009; Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-
1]--6/3/2009; Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]--2/26/2009*; Blumenauer,
Earl [D-OR-3]--3/9/2009; Boozman, John [R-AR-3]--2/26/2009*; Boswell,
Leonard L. [D-IA-3]--2/26/2009*; Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9]--4/21/2009;
Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]--4/21/2009; Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]--6/4/
2009; Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]--6/3/2009; Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-
FL-5]--2/26/2009*; Connolly, Gerald E. ``Gerry'' [D-VA-11]--5/6/2009;
Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]--6/3/2009; Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]--6/3/2009;
Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]--4/21/2009; Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]--3/31/2009;
Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]--6/8/2009; Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]--3/18/
2009; Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]--6/3/2009; Gordon, Bart [D-TN-
6]--3/31/2009; Griffith, Parker [D-AL-5]--4/21/2009; Hastings, Alcee
L. [D-FL-23]--3/9/2009; Holt, Rush D. [D-NJ-12]--3/23/2009; Johnson,
Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]--2/26/2009*; Johnson, Henry C. ``Hank,'' Jr.
[D-GA-4]--3/23/2009; Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]--3/6/2009; Maloney,
Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]--2/26/2009*; Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8]--6/3/2009;
McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]--5/6/2009; McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]--2/26/
2009*; McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]--5/6/2009; McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-
11]--5/6/2009; Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]--6/4/2009; Michaud, Michael
H. [D-ME-2]--3/2/2009; Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]--2/26/2009*; Murphy, Tim
[R-PA-18]--5/6/2009; Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]--4/28/2009; Oberstar,
James L. [D-MN-8]--3/23/2009; Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]--4/21/2009;
Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]--3/10/2009; Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]--6/16/2009;
Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]--6/3/2009; Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]--3/2/
2009; Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]--5/6/2009; Teague, Harry
[D-NM-2]--3/3/2009; Titus, Dina [D-NV-3]--3/23/2009; Tonko, Paul D.
[D-NY-21]--4/28/2009; Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]--6/8/2009; Wexler,
Robert [D-FL-19]--3/23/2009; Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]--5/6/2009;
Wu, David [D-OR-1]--2/26/2009*

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care
services available to women veterans, especially those serving in
Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, from the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Feb. 26, 2009--Introduced in House.
June 18, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-165.
June 23, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: 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. 421).
June 24, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1293

Mar. 4, 2009

Sponsor: Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]
Cosponsor(s): Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]--7/15/2009; Boozman, John [R-
AR-3]--6/23/2009; Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2]--7/22/2009; Brown, Corrine
[D-FL-3]--7/15/2009; Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]--7/9/2009;
Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13]--7/13/2009; Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6]--6/2/2009;
Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]--7/10/2009; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]--7/13/
2009; Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]--7/15/2009; Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]--6/24/
2009; Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5]--3/10/2009; Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-
18]--6/2/2009; Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]--7/15/2009; Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-
6]--6/23/2009; Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]--7/7/2009

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the
amount payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for
improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home
health services.

Mar. 4, 2009--Introduced in House.
July 23, 2009--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-226.
July 28, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
426-0 (Roll No. 650).
July 29, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1377

Mar. 6, 2009

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Cosponsor(s): Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]--3/23/2009; Michaud, Michael H.
[D-ME-2]--3/16/2009

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for
reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency
treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other
purposes.

Mar. 6, 2009--Introduced in House.
Mar. 26, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-55.
Mar. 30, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 18, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 18, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 18, 2009--Cleared for White House.
Jan. 20, 2010--Presented to President.
Feb. 1, 2010--Signed by President.
Feb. 1, 2010--Became Public Law No: 111-137.

H.R. 1513

Mar. 16, 2009

Sponsor: Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-1]
Cosponsor(s): Donnelly, Joe [D-IN-2]--3/16/2009*; Filner, Bob [D-CA-
51]--3/16/2009*; Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]--3/26/2009; Hall, John
J. [D-NY-19]--3/16/2009*; Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]--3/16/2009*;
Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]--3/26/2009; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]--3/
26/2009; Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5]--3/16/2009*; Rodriguez, Ciro D.
[D-TX-23]--3/16/2009*; Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]--3/26/2009

To increase, effective as of December 1, 2009, 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. 16, 2009--Introduced in House.
Mar. 26, 2009--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-56.
Mar. 30, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar. 31, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 1879

Apr. 2, 2009

Sponsor: Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]
Cosponsor(s): Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]--10/28/2009; Boozman, John [R-AR-
3]--6/10/2009; Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU]--4/2/2009*; Buyer, Steve
[R-IN-4]--3/10/2010; Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]--12/14/2009; Fallin, Mary
[R-OK-5]--10/28/2009; Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]--5/6/2009; Giffords,
Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]--3/22/2010; Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]--3/22/2010;
Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3]--3/4/2010; Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]--1/27/2010;
Kline, John [R-MN-2]--1/27/2010; Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]--12/14/2009;
LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2]--5/6/2009; Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-9]--
12/11/2009; Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]--12/14/2009; Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]--
3/21/2010; Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]--3/16/2010; Sullivan, John [R-OK-
1]--3/10/2010; Welch, Peter [D-VT]--10/28/2009

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for employment and
reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time
National Guard duty.

Apr. 2, 2009--Introduced in House.
Mar. 22, 2010--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-450.
Mar. 24, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 416-1 (Roll No. 184).
Mar. 25, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 2770

June 6, 2009

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Cosponsor(s): Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]--6/19/2009; Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]--
6/24/2009; Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]--6/9/2009*; Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]--
7/10/2009; Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]--7/10/2009; Michaud, Michael H. [D-
ME-2]--7/17/2009; Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]--7/7/2009; Walz,
Timothy J. [D-MN-1]--6/23/2009

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify and update provisions
of law relating to nonprofit research and education corporations, and
for other purposes.

June 9, 2009--Introduced in House.
July 23, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-225.
July 27, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
July 28, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 3155

July 9, 2009

Sponsor: Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]
Cosponsor(s): Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]--7/20/2009; Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-
4]--7/20/2009; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN-2]--7/9/2009*; Halvorson, Deborah
L. [D-IL-11]--7/9/2009*; Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]--7/21/2009; Rodriguez,
Ciro D. [D-TX-23]--7/9/2009*; Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]--7/20/
2009; Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]--7/9/2009*; Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]--7/
21/2009

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain caregivers of
veterans with training, support, and medical care, and for other
purposes.

July 9, 2009--Introduced in House.
July 23, 2009--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-224.
July 27, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
July 28, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 3157

July 9, 2009

Sponsor: Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Cosponsor(s): Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6]--7/30/2009; Ellison, Keith [D-
MN-5]--7/30/2009; Kline, John [R-MN-2]--7/30/2009; McCollum, Betty [D-
MN-4]--7/30/2009; Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]--7/30/2009; Paulsen,
Erik [R-MN-3]--7/30/2009; Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]--7/30/2009

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in
Alexandria, Minnesota, as the ``Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans
Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''

July 9, 2009--Introduced in House.
Nov. 3, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
398-0 (Roll No. 839).
Nov. 4, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 3219

July 15, 2009

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Cosponsor(s): Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3]--7/15/2009*; Bilbray, Brian P. [R-
CA-50]--7/15/2009*; Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]--7/15/2009*; Boccieri,
John A. [D-OH-16]--7/20/2009; Boozman, John [R-AR-3]--7/15/2009*;
Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]--7/15/2009*; Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]--7/
15/2009*; Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13]--7/15/2009*; Buyer, Steve [R-IN-
4]--7/15/2009*; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN-2]--7/15/2009*; Hall, John J. [D-
NY-19]--7/15/2009*; Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]--7/15/2009*;
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]--7/15/2009*; Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-
1]--7/15/2009*; Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]--7/15/2009*; McNerney, Jerry
[D-CA-11]--7/15/2009*; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]--7/15/2009*;
Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]--7/15/2009*; Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5]--7/15/
2009*; Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]--7/15/2009*; Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2]--7/
15/2009*; Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5]--7/15/2009*; Rodriguez, Ciro
D. [D-TX-23]--7/15/2009*; Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]--7/15/2009*; Snyder,
Vic [D-AR-2]--7/15/2009*; Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18]--7/15/2009*;
Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]--7/15/2009*; Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]--7/15/
2009*; Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]--7/15/2009*

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in
the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to
insurance and health care, and for other purposes.

July 15, 2009--Introduced in House.
July 23, 2009--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-223.
July 27, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 28, 2010--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 28, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an
amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 29, 2010--Resolving differences--House actions: On motion that the
House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. Agreed to
by voice vote.
Sept. 29, 2010--Cleared for White House.
Oct. 1, 2010--Presented to President.
Oct. 13, 2010--Signed by President.
Oct. 13, 2010--Became Public Law No: 111-275.

H.R. 3685

Sept. 30, 2009

Sponsor: Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page
of the Internet Web site of the Department of Veterans Affairs a
hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet Web site and to publicize such
Internet Web site.

Sept. 30, 2009--Introduced in House.
Sept. 28, 2010--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-624.
Sept. 29, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 425-0 (Roll No. 551).
Sept. 29, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 3787

Oct. 8, 2009

Sponsor: Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]
Cosponsor(s): Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3]--10/8/2009*; Arcuri, Michael A.
[D-NY-24]--4/14/2010; Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]--10/8/2009*;
Boozman, John [R-AR-3]--10/8/2009*; Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]--3/
15/2010; Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]--3/23/2010; Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-
10]--10/8/2009*; Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]--10/8/2009*; Buyer,
Steve [R-IN-4]--5/6/2010; Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]--2/22/2010; Connolly,
Gerald E. ``Gerry'' [D-VA-11]--10/8/2009*; Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]--10/
8/2009*; Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]--10/8/2009*; Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]--3/
9/2010; Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]--10/8/2009*; Hall, John J. [D-
NY-19]--10/8/2009*; Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]--10/8/2009*; Hare,
Phil [D-IL-17]--10/8/2009*; Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]--10/8/
2009*; Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]--8/10/2010; Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]--2/23/
2010; King, Steve [R-IA-5]--3/10/2010; Kline, John [R-MN-2]--7/20/
2010; Latham, Tom [R-IA-4]--10/8/2009*; Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]--11/
3/2009; Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29]--10/8/2009*; McGovern, James P.
[D-MA-3]--3/4/2010; McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]--10/8/2009*; Michaud,
Michael H. [D-ME-2]--10/8/2009*; Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]--7/28/2010;
Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5]--10/8/2009*; Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8]--
7/20/2010; Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]--11/18/2009; Oberstar, James L. [D-
MN-8]--10/8/2009*; Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]--10/8/2009*; Perriello,
Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5]--10/8/2009*; Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]--10/8/
2009*; Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND]--10/8/2009*; Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-
23]--10/8/2009*; Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]--10/8/2009*; Space, Zachary T.
[D-OH-18]--10/22/2009; Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4]--10/8/2009*; Teague,
Harry [D-NM-2]--10/8/2009*

To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the
reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as
veterans under law.

Oct. 8, 2009--Introduced in House.
Sept. 28, 2010--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. H. Rept. 111-625.
Sept. 28, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 29, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 3885

Oct. 21, 2009

Sponsor: Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]
Cosponsor(s): Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]--10/27/2009; Cohen, Steve [D-
TN-9]--11/2/2009; Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]--11/5/2009; Kissell, Larry
[D-NC-8]--10/26/2009; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]--10/26/2009; Meeks,
Gregory W. [D-NY-6]--10/27/2009; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]--10/22/
2009; Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1]--10/27/2009; Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-
DC]--11/2/2009; Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]--10/26/2009; Rooney,
Thomas J. [R-FL-16]--1/20/2010; Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]--11/2/2009

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program
on dog training therapy.

Oct. 21, 2009--Introduced in House.
May 20, 2010--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-490.
May 25, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
403-4 (Roll No. 298).
May 26, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 3949

Oct. 28, 2009

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Cosponsor(s): Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3]--10/28/2009*; Boozman, John [R-AR-
3]--10/28/2009*; Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]--10/28/2009*; Brown, Henry
E., Jr. [R-SC-1]--10/28/2009*; Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13]--10/28/2009*;
Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]--10/28/2009*; Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]--10/28/
2009*; Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]--10/28/2009*; Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-
IL-11]--10/28/2009*; Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]--10/28/2009*;
Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-1]--10/28/2009*; McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7]--10/
28/2009*; McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]--10/28/2009*; Miller, Jeff [R-FL-
1]--10/28/2009*; Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5]--10/28/2009*; Nye, Glenn
C. [D-VA-2]--10/28/2009*; Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5]--10/28/
2009*; Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]--10/28/2009*; Roe, David P. [R-TN-
1]--10/28/2009*; Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]--10/28/2009*; Teague, Harry [D-
NM-2]--10/28/2009*; Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]--10/28/2009*

To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Servicemember Civil
Relief Act, to make certain improvements in the laws relating to
benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for
other purposes.

Oct. 28, 2009--Introduced in House.
Nov. 2, 2009--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-324.
Nov. 3, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 382-2 (Roll No. 835).
Nov. 4, 2009--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 3976

Oct. 29, 2009

Sponsor: Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5]
Cosponsor(s): Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]--3/11/2010; Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]--
3/11/2010

To extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for
servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure.

Oct. 29, 2009--Introduced in House.
Mar. 22, 2010--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-451.
Mar. 23, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3
required): 416-4 (Roll No. 176).
Mar. 24, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 4307

Dec. 14, 2009

Sponsor: Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]
Cosponsor(s): Heinrich, Martin [D-NM-1]--6/21/2010; Lujan, Ben Ray [D-
NM-3]--6/21/2010; Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]--12/15/2009

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient
clinic in Artesia, New Mexico, as the ``Alejandro Renteria Ruiz
Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.''

Dec. 14, 2009--Introduced in House.
June 30, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
417-0 (Roll No. 405).
July 12, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 4360

Dec. 16, 2009

Sponsor: Campbell, John [R-CA-48]
Cosponsor(s): Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]--3/18/2010; Baca, Joe [D-CA-
43]--12/16/2009*; Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-31]--2/4/2010; Berman, Howard
L. [D-CA-28]--12/16/2009*; Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]--2/4/2010;
Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]--3/10/2010; Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45]--12/16/
2009*; Boozman, John [R-AR-3]--3/23/2010; Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44]--12/
16/2009*; Cao, Anh ``Joseph'' [R-LA-2]--3/10/2010; Capps, Lois [D-CA-
23]--2/4/2010; Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]--12/16/2009*; Chaffetz,
Jason [R-UT-3]--3/10/2010; Chu, Judy [D-CA-32]--12/16/2009*; Cohen,
Steve [D-TN-9]--3/18/2010; Costa, Jim [D-CA-20]--12/16/2009*; Davis,
Geoff [R-KY-4]--3/10/2010; Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]--12/16/2009*;
Dreier, David [R-CA-26]--12/16/2009*; Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]--2/4/
2010; Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]--1/19/2010; Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]--12/16/
2009*; Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]--12/16/2009*; Garamendi, John [D-CA-
10]--1/19/2010; Griffith, Parker [R-AL-5]--3/10/2010; Harman, Jane [D-
CA-36]--12/16/2009*; Herger, Wally [R-CA-2]--12/16/2009*; Honda,
Michael M. [D-CA-15]--2/4/2010; Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-52]--12/16/
2009*; Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]--12/16/2009*; Kagen, Steve [D-WI-
8]--3/23/2010; Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]--1/19/2010; Lee, Barbara
[D-CA-9]--2/4/2010; Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]--12/16/2009*; Lofgren, Zoe
[D-CA-16]--12/16/2009*; Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]--3/10/2010; Lungren,
Daniel E. [R-CA-3]--12/16/2009*; Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4]--3/18/2010;
Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]--2/4/2010; McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-22]--12/16/
2009*; McClintock, Tom [R-CA-4]--12/16/2009*; McCotter, Thaddeus G.
[R-MI-11]--3/18/2010; McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]--3/10/2010; McKeon,
Howard P. ``Buck'' [R-CA-25]--12/16/2009*; McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]--
12/16/2009*; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]--3/10/2010; Miller, Gary G.
[R-CA-42]--2/4/2010; Miller, George [D-CA-7]--2/4/2010; Moran, Jerry
[R-KS-1]--3/10/2010; Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38]--1/19/2010; Nunes,
Devin [R-CA-21]--12/16/2009*; Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8]--2/23/2010;
Radanovich, George [R-CA-19]--12/16/2009*; Richardson, Laura [D-CA-
37]--12/16/2009*; Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5]--3/10/2010; Rohrabacher,
Dana [R-CA-46]--12/16/2009*; Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]--3/18/2010;
Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-34]--2/4/2010; Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-
40]--12/16/2009*; Sanchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]--12/16/2009*; Sanchez,
Loretta [D-CA-47]--12/16/2009*; Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]--12/16/
2009*; Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]--12/16/2009*; Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]--3/
23/2010; Speier, Jackie [D-CA-12]--12/16/2009*; Stark, Fortney Pete
[D-CA-13]--1/19/2010; Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]--3/10/2010; Thompson, Mike
[D-CA-1]--1/19/2010; Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3]--3/10/2010; Waters, Maxine
[D-CA-35]--2/4/2010; Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]--12/16/2009*; Waxman,
Henry A. [D-CA-30]--12/16/2009*; Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]--2/4/2010

To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation
center in Long Beach, California, as the ``Major Charles Robert
Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation
Center.''

Dec. 16, 2009--Introduced in House.
Mar. 25, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
417-0 (Roll No. 192).
Apr. 19, 2010--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
Apr. 19, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr. 19, 2010--Cleared for White House.
Apr. 26, 2010--Presented to President.
May 7, 2010--Signed by President.
May 7, 2010--Became Public Law No: 111-164.

H.R. 4505

Jan. 26, 2010

Sponsor: Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13]
Cosponsor(s): Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]--3/23/2010; Berkley, Shelley
[D-NV-1]--3/3/2010; Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]--3/23/2010; Brown, Henry E.,
Jr. [R-SC-1]--6/9/2010; Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7]--2/3/2010;
Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]--2/22/2010; Djou, Charles K. [R-HI-1]--
6/23/2010; Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]--3/9/2010; Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]--
2/2/2010; Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]--2/2/2010; Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-
49]--6/28/2010; Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]--4/21/2010; Kilpatrick, Carolyn
C. [D-MI-13]--6/22/2010; Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]--6/17/2010; Massa,
Eric J. J. [D-NY-29]--2/3/2010; McKeon, Howard P. ``Buck'' [R-CA-25]--
2/22/2010; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]--2/26/2010; Minnick, Walter
[D-ID-1]--3/3/2010; Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]--2/2/2010; Olson, Pete
[R-TX-22]--2/2/2010; Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]--6/23/2010; Rodriguez,
Ciro D. [D-TX-23]--6/9/2010; Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]--6/15/2010; Smith,
Lamar [R-TX-21]--2/2/2010; Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]--1/26/2010*; Teague,
Harry [D-NM-2]--6/22/2010; Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]--3/3/2010; Walden,
Greg [R-OR-2]--3/9/2010; Welch, Peter [D-VT]--3/23/2010; Wittman,
Robert J. [R-VA-1]--2/26/2010

To enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any of
whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces.

Jan. 26, 2010--Introduced in House.
June 30, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
420-0 (Roll No. 408).
Sept. 20, 2010--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 20, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 20, 2010--Cleared for White House.
Sept. 23, 2010--Presented to President.
Sept. 30, 2010--Signed by President.
Sept. 30, 2010--Became Public Law No: 111-246.

H.R. 4592

Feb. 3, 2010

Sponsor: Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]
Cosponsor(s): Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]--3/10/2010; Hare, Phil [D-IL-17]--3/
19/2010; Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]--3/15/2010; Perriello, Thomas S.P.
[D-VA-5]--2/3/2010*

To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the
employment of veterans in energy-related positions.

Feb. 3, 2010--Introduced in House.
Mar. 22, 2010--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H. Rept. 111-453.
Mar. 23, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3
required): 397-19 (Roll No. 177).
Mar. 24, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 4667

Feb. 23, 2010

Sponsor: Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5]
Cosponsor(s): Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]--3/10/2010; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN-2]--
2/23/2010*; Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]--2/23/2010*; Hall, John J. [D-NY-
19]--2/23/2010*; Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]--2/23/2010*;
Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-1]--2/23/2010*; Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]--
2/23/2010*; Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]--2/23/2010*

To increase, effective as of December 1, 2010, 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, and for other purposes.

Feb. 23, 2010--Introduced in House.
Mar. 22, 2010--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-452.
Mar. 22, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
407-0 (Roll No. 171).
Sept. 22, 2010--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 22, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sept. 22, 2010--Cleared for White House.
Sept. 23, 2010--Presented to President.
Sept. 30, 2010--Signed by President.
Sept. 30, 2010--Became Public Law No: 111-247.

H.R. 4810

Mar. 10, 2010

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Cosponsor(s): Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3]--3/10/2010*; Brown, Corrine [D-FL-
3]--3/10/2010*; Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]--3/10/2010*; Hall, John
J. [D-NY-19]--3/10/2010*; Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]--3/10/2010*;
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]--3/10/2010*; McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-
11]--3/10/2010*; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]--3/10/2010*; Perriello,
Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5]--3/10/2010*; Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]--3/10/
2010*; Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]--3/10/2010*; Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]--3/10/
2010*; Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]--3/10/2010*; Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]--
3/10/2010*

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in
the services provided for homeless veterans under the laws
administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Mar. 10, 2010--Introduced in House.
Mar. 22, 2010--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-449.
Mar. 22, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required):
413-0 (Roll No. 170).
Mar. 23, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 5145

Apr. 27, 2010

Sponsor: McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]
Cosponsor(s): Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU]--5/6/2010; Donnelly, Joe [D-
IN-2]--5/12/2010

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the continuing
professional education reimbursement provided to health professionals
employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Apr. 27, 2010--Introduced in House.
May 20, 2010--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-489.
May 25, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3
required): 413-2 (Roll No. 294).
May 26, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 5360

May 20, 2010

Sponsor: Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]
Cosponsor(s): Boozman, John [R-AR-3]--5/20/2010*; Slaughter, Louise
McIntosh [D-NY-28]--9/28/2010; Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]--7/20/2010

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in
the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for
other purposes.

May 20, 2010--Introduced in House.
Sept. 28, 2010--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. H. Rept. 111-626.
Sept. 28, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 29, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 5630

June 29, 2010

Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR-3]

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for qualifications for
vocational rehabilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation
employment coordinators employed by the Department of Veterans
Affairs.

June 29, 2010--Introduced in House.
Sept. 28, 2010--Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept.
111-627.
Sept. 28, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 29, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 5953

July 29, 2010

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to display in each facility
of the Department of Veterans Affairs a Women Veterans Bill of Rights
and to display in each prosthetics and orthotics clinic of the
Department an Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights, and for
other purposes.

July 29, 2010--Introduced in House.
Nov. 30, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules
and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec. 1, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 5993

July 30, 2010

Sponsor: Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]
Cosponsor(s): Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]--9/28/2010; Filner, Bob [D-
CA-51]--7/30/2010*; Garamendi, John [D-CA-10]--8/10/2010; Hall, John
J. [D-NY-19]--7/30/2010*; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]--9/28/2010;
Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]--7/30/2010*; Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-
NY-28]--9/28/2010; Titus, Dina [D-NV-3]--8/10/2010

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that beneficiaries of
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and
disclosure information regarding life insurance payments, and for
other purposes.

July 30, 2010--Introduced in House.
Sept. 28, 2010--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. H. Rept. 111-628.
Sept. 29, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays:
(2/3 required): 358-66 (Roll No. 552).
Sept. 29, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

H.R. 6132

Sept. 15, 2010

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Cosponsor(s): Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]--9/15/2010*; Hastings, Alcee L.
[D-FL-23]--9/28/2010; Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD]--9/15/2010*;
Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]--9/15/2010*; Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]--9/
15/2010*; Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1]--9/28/2010; Welch, Peter [D-
VT]--9/28/2010
* Original cosponsor.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a transition program
for new veterans, to improve the disability claim system, and for
other purposes.

Sept. 15, 2010--Introduced in House.
Sept. 28, 2010--Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. H. Rept. 111-630.
Sept. 28, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the
rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.
Sept. 29, 2010--Referred to Senate committee: 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.407 June 10, 2009
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S.509 July 15, 2009
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S.475 August 4, 2009
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S.1963 November 19, 2009
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S.3162 March 26, 2010
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S.3860 December 4, 2010
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S.3447 December 13, 2010
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HOUSE

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Measure Initial Passage
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H.R.1016 August 6, 2009
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H.R.1037 October 7, 2009
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H.R.1377 December 18, 2009
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H.R.4360 April 19, 2010
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H.R.4505 September 20, 2010
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H.R.4667 September 22, 2010
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H.R.3219 September 29, 2010
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PUBLIC LAW INDEX OF BILLS ACTED UPON BY THE COMMITTEE
--111th CONGRESS

PUBLIC LAW INDEX OF BILLS ACTED UPON BY THE COMMITTEE
--110th CONGRESS

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Related Senate
Public Law Bill(s) Related House Bill(s) Date Enacted
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110-45 S.229 H.R. 474 July 5, 2007
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110-110 S.479 H.R. 2219, H.R. 327 November 5,
2007
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110-111 S.423 H.R. 1284 November 5,
2007
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110-112 S.1026 H.R. 1808 November 8,
2007
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110-117 ................. H.R. 2546 November 15,
2007
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110-118 ................. H.R. 2602 November 16,
2007
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110-145 ................. H.R. 2408 December 21,
2007
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110-156 S.1585 H.R. 366 December 26,
2007
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110-157 S.1163 H.R. 797, H. Res. 855 December 26,
2007
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110-168 S.1396 H.R. 4143 December 26,
2007
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110-181 ................. S.1233 (provisions January 28,
derived from) 2008
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110-252 ................. S.22 (provisions June 30, 2008
derived from)
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110-292 ................. H.R. 4289 July 30, 2008
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110-302 ................. H.R. 2245 August 12,
2008
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110-304 ................. H.R. 4918 August 12,
2008
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110-317 S.2874 H.R. 6580, H.R. 5825 August 29,
2008
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110-324 S.2617, S.423 H.R. 5826 September 24,
2008
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110-332 S.2339 H.R. 4273 September 30,
2008
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110-387 S.2162 H.R. 4053 October 10,
2008
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110-389 S.3023, S.3299, ...................... October 10,
S.3376 2008
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110-410 ................. H.R. 1594 October 14,
2008
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS--111th Congress
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS--111th Congress--Continued
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111-37

June 30, 2009
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such compensation that
were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other purposes.
S. 407
Senate Reports: 111-24
June 10, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate
June 23, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House

111-81

Oct. 22, 2009
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide advance
appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Department of
Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1016
House Reports: 111-171
June 23, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House
Aug. 6, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Oct. 8, 2009--Resolving differences--House actions: House agreed
to Senate amendment with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 804.
Oct. 13, 2009--Resolving differences--Senate actions: Senate
agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment by Unanimous Consent.

111-97

Nov. 11, 2009
A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the
equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 475
Senate Reports: 111-46
Aug. 4, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Nov. 11, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House

111-98

Nov. 11, 2009
A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department
of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for
other purposes.
S. 509
July 15, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Nov. 2, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House

111-137

Feb. 1, 2010
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran
eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and
for other purposes.
H.R. 1377
House Reports: 111-55
Mar. 30, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House
Dec. 18, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate

111-156

Apr. 7, 2010
Recognizing and honoring the Blinded Veterans Association on its 65th
anniversary of representing blinded veterans and their families.
H.J. Res. 80
Mar. 23, 2010--Passed /agreed to in House
Mar. 26, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate

111-163

May 5, 2010
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance to
caregivers of veterans, to improve the provision of health care to
veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1963
Nov. 19, 2009--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Apr. 21, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House
Apr. 22, 2009--Resolving differences--Senate actions: Senate
agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.

111-164

May 7, 2010
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation
center in Long Beach, California, as the ``Major Charles Robert Soltes,
Jr., O.D. Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center.''
H.R. 4360
Mar. 25, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House
Apr. 19, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate

111-246

Sept. 30, 2010
To enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to parents any of
whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces.
H.R. 4505
June 30, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House
Sept. 20, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate

111-247

Sept. 30, 2010
To increase, effective as of December 1, 2010, 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, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4667
House Reports: 111-452
Mar. 22, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House
Sept. 22, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate

111-275

Oct. 13, 2010
An act to amend title 38, United States Code, and the Servicemembers
Civil Relief Act to make certain improvements in the laws administered
by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3219
House Reports: 111-223
July 27, 2009--Passed/agreed to in House
Sept. 28, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Sept. 29, 2009--Resolving differences--House actions: On motion
that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.
Agreed to by voice vote.

111-339

Dec. 22, 2010
A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington National
Cemetery.
S. 3860
Dec. 4, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Dec. 16, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House

111-377

Jan. 4, 2011
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve educational
assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces after September
11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3447
Senate Report: 111-346
Dec. 13, 2010--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Dec. 16, 2010--Passed/agreed to in House
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS--110th Congress
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS--110th Congress--Continued
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110-45

July 5, 2007
A bill to redesignate a Federal building in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
as the ``Raymond G. Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
Center.''
S. 229
April 12, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate
June 25, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House

110-110

November 5, 2007
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program
designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.
H.R. 327
House Reports: 110-55
March 21, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House
Sept. 27, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Oct. 23, 2007--Resolving differences--House actions: On motion
that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment..
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 417-0 (Roll No. 987).

110-111

November 5, 2007
To increase, effective as of December 1, 2007, 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.
H.R. 1284
House Reports: 110-56
March 21, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House
Oct. 18, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate

110-112

November 8, 2007
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in
Augusta, Georgia, as the ``Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans
Affairs Medical Center.''
H.R. 1808
Oct. 23, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House
Oct. 31, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate

110-117

November 15, 2007
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in
Asheville, North Carolina, as the ``Charles George Department of
Veterans Affairs Medical Center.''
H.R. 2546
June 25, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House
Nov. 1, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate

110-118

November 16, 2007
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in Iron
Mountain, Michigan, as the ``Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans
Affairs Medical Facility.''
H.R. 2602
June 25, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House
Nov. 7, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate

110-145

December 21, 2007
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in
Green Bay, Wisconsin, as the ``Milo C. Huempfner Department of Veterans
Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''
H.R. 2408
Oct. 23, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House
Dec. 13, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate

110-156

December 26, 2007
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in
Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ``Ernest Childers Department of Veterans Affairs
Outpatient Clinic.''
H.R. 366
June 25, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House
Dec. 19, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate

110-157

December 26, 2007
An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve low-vision
benefits matters, matters relating to burial and memorial affairs, and
other matters under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 797
House Reports: 110-57
March 21, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House
Nov. 2, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Dec. 11, 2007--Resolving differences--House actions: House agreed
to Senate amendment with amendments pursuant to H. Res. 855.
Dec. 17, 2007--Resolving differences--Senate actions: Senate
agreed to House amendments (text and title) to Senate amendment by
Unanimous Consent.

110-168

December 26, 2007
A bill to authorize a major medical facility project to modernize
inpatient wards at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in
Atlanta, Georgia.
S. 1396
Dec. 13, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Dec. 19, 2007--Passed/agreed to in House

110-292

July 30, 2008
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Ponce,
Puerto Rico, as the ``Euripides Rubio Department of Veterans Affairs
Outpatient Clinic.''
H.R. 4289
June 24, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House
July 11, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate

110-302

August 12, 2008
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in
Wenatchee, Washington, as the Elwood ``Bud'' Link Department of Veterans
Affairs Outpatient Clinic.
H.R. 2245
June 26, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House
Aug. 1, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate

110-304

August 12, 2008
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Miami,
Florida, as the ``Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
Center.''
H.R. 4918
June 26, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House
Aug. 1, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate

110-324

September 24, 2008
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify increases in
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 that were effective as of
December 1, 2007, to provide for an increase in the rates of such
compensation effective December 1, 2008, and for other purposes.
S. 2617
Senate Reports: 110-430
July 30, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Sept. 10, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House

110-332

September 30, 2008
A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in
Alpena, Michigan, as the ``Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner
Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.''
S. 2339
Dec. 13, 2007--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Sept. 17, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House

110-387

October 10, 2008
A bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the
Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress
disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
S. 2162
Senate Reports: 110-281
June 3, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Sept. 24, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House
Sept. 27, 2008--Resolving differences--Senate actions: Senate
agreed to the House amendment to the bill by Unanimous Consent.

110-389

October 10, 2008
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and enhance
compensation and pension, housing, labor and education, and insurance
benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 3023
Senate Reports: 110-449
May 15, 2008--Introduced in Senate
Sept. 16, 2008--Passed/agreed to in Senate
Sept. 24, 2008--Passed/agreed to in House
Sept. 27, 2008--Resolving differences--Senate actions: Senate
agreed to the House amendment to the bill by Unanimous Consent.
HEARINGS AND MEETING SESSIONS OF THE COMMITTEE
HEARINGS AND MEETING SESSIONS OF THE COMMITTEE--Continued
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January 14, 2009. Hearing: Nomination of General Eric K. Shinseki to be
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
January 28, 2009. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To
Receive the Legislative Presentations of The American Legion, Disabled
American Veterans, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Paralyzed
Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Vietnam Veterans of
America.
February 10, 2009. Meeting: The Committee conducted a poll of its
members to adopt the Committee's rules and budget for the 111th
Congress.
February 11, 2009. Hearing: Review of Veterans' Disability Compensation:
What Changes are needed to improve the Appeals Process?
February 24, 2009. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To
Receive the Legislative Presentation of the Disabled American
Veterans.
February 26, 2009. Hearing: Caring for Veterans in Rural Areas.
March 5, 2009. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To
Receive the Legislative Presentations of American Ex-Prisoners of War,
Blinded Veterans Association, Gold Star Wives of America, Iraq and
Afghanistan Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans of the United
States of America, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Wounded Warrior
Project.
March 10, 2009. Hearing: FY 2010 Budget for Veterans' Programs.
March 12, 2009. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To
Receive the Legislative Presentations of AMVETS; Air Force Sergeants
Association; Fleet Reserve Association; Non Commissioned Officers
Association; Military Order of the Purple Heart; The Retired Enlisted
Association; Military Officers Association of America; National
Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs; and Vietnam
Veterans of America.
March 18, 2009. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To
Receive the Legislative Presentations of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
March 25, 2009. Hearing: State-of-the-Art IT Solutions for VA Benefits
Delivery.
April 1, 2009. Hearing: Nomination of W. Scott Gould to be Deputy
Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Nomination of L. Tammy Duckworth to
be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Public and
Intergovernmental Affairs.
April 2, 2009.Meeting: The Committee met off the Senate Floor and voted
on the nomination of Scott Gould to be Deputy Secretary of VA.
April 20, 2009. Meeting: The Committee met off the Senate Floor and
voted on the nomination of L. Tammy Duckworth to be an Assistant
Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental
Affairs.
April 22, 2009. Hearing: Pending Health-Related Legislation.
April 29, 2009. Hearing: Pending Benefits-Related Legislation.
May 6, 2009. Hearing: Pending Nominations.
May 12, 2009. Meeting: The Committee met off the Senate Floor and voted
on the nomination of Willie Gunn to be General Counsel of VA; Roger
Baker to be Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology; Jose
Riojas to be Assistant Secretary for Operations, Security and
Preparedness; John U. Sepulveda to be Assistant Secretary for Human
Resources.
May 21, 2009. Meeting: Committee markup of a Committee Print of S. 252,
Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009; the Committee Print of
S. 407, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009;
S. 423, Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of
2009; S. 475, Military Spouses Residency Relief Act; S. 669, Veterans
2nd Amendment Protection Act; the Committee Print of S. 728, Veterans'
Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009; and the Committee Print of S. 801,
Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009.
June 10, 2009. Hearing: Oversight on VA's Construction Process.
June 24, 2009. Hearing: Oversight of VA Quality Management Activities.
June 29, 2009. Field Hearing held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Philadelphia VA Medical Center Terminated Cancer Treatment Program.
July 14, 2009. Hearing: Women Veterans: Bridging the Gaps in Care.
July 22, 2009. Hearing: Nomination of Raymond M. Jefferson to be the
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training and
Joan M. Evans to be the Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for
Congressional and Legislative Affairs.
July 29, 2009. Hearing: Veteran's Disability Compensation: Forging a
Path Forward.
August 3, 2009. Meeting: The Committee met off the Senate Floor and
voted on the nomination of Ray Jefferson to be Assistant Secretary of
Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training.
August 20, 2009. Field Hearing held in Omaha, Nebraska: The Challenges
of an Aging VA Medical Center.
August 25, 2009. Field Hearing held in Oahu, Hawaii: VA Outreach to
Returning Guard Units.
August 26, 2009. Field Hearing held in Jessup, Georgia: Providing Care
for Rural Veterans: Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.
September 10, 2009. Joint Hearing: Legislative Presentation of The
American Legion.
September 17, 2009. Hearing: Review of Veteran's Disability
Compensation: Benefits in the 21st Century.
September 30, 2009. Hearing: VA's Contracts for Health Services.
October 8, 2009. Hearing: VA/DOD Response to Certain Military Exposures.
October 21, 2009. Hearing: Pending Health and Benefits Legislation.
November 5, 2009. Hearing: VA and Indian Health Services Cooperation.
November 18, 2009. Hearing: Easing the Burdens through Employment.
December 9, 2009. Hearing: The Nomination of Robert A. Petzel, MD, to be
Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs and
Raul Perea-Henze, MD, MPH, to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans
Affairs for Policy and Planning.
December 16, 2009. Meeting: The Committee met off the Senate Floor and
voted on the nomination of Robert A. Petzel, MD, to be Under Secretary
for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
January 7, 2010. Field Hearing held in Maui, Hawaii: State of VA
Services in Maui.
January 28, 2010. Meeting: To consider the Nomination of Raul Perea-
Henze, MD, MPH, to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for
Policy and Planning; and Committee markup of the Committee Print of
S. 1237, Homeless Veterans and Other Health Care Authorities Act of
2010; and the Committee Print of an original bill (became S. 3378 upon
introduction), Examination of Exposures to Environmental Hazards
During Military Service and Health Care for Camp Lejeune and Atsugi
Naval Air Facility Veterans and Their Families Act of 2010.
February 16, 2010. Field Hearing held in Anchorage, Alaska: Services for
Veterans in Alaska.
February 17, 2010. Field Hearing held in Fairbanks, Alaska: Services for
Veterans in Alaska.
February 26, 2010. Hearing: FY 2011 Budget for Veterans' Programs.
March 2, 2010. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To
Receive the Legislative Presentations of Disabled American Veterans.
March 3, 2010. Hearing: Mental Health Care and Suicide Prevention for
Veterans.
March 4, 2010. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To
Receive the Legislative Presentations Jewish War Veterans of the USA,
Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Ex-Prisoners of War,
Blinded Veterans Association, Air Force Sergeants Association, and
Wounded Warrior Project.
March 9, 2010. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To
Receive the Legislative Presentations of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
March 18, 2010. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To
Receive the Legislative Presentations of AMVETS, Vietnam Veterans of
America, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Gold Star Wives of
America, Inc., National Association of State Directors of Veterans
Affairs, Non Commissioned Officers Association, The Retired Enlisted
Association, and Fleet Reserve Association.
March 24, 2010. Hearing: VA's Plan for Ending Homelessness among
Veterans.
April 5, 2010. Field Hearing (Cambridge, OH): Benefits and Services for
Veterans in Appalachia.
April 21, 2010. Hearing: Implementation of the New Post-9/11 GI Bill--
Looking Back and Moving Forward.
May 5, 2010. Hearing: TBI: Progress in Treating the Signature Wound of
the Current Conflicts.
May 19, 2010. Hearing: Pending Legislation.
June 16, 2010. Hearing: VA Health Care in Rural Areas.
July 14, 2010. Hearing: Review of Veterans' Claim Processing: Are
Current Efforts Working?
July 21, 2010. Hearing: Improvements to the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
August 5, 2010. Meeting: Committee Markup of S. 3107, Veterans'
Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2010; the Committee
Print of S. 3234, Veterans Employment Assistance Act of 2010; the
Committee Print of S. 3325, Veterans Telehealth and other Care
Improvements Act of 2010; the Committee Print of S. 3447, Post-9/11
Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010; the
Committee Print of S. 3517, Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010;
S. 3609, a bill to extend the temporary authority for the performance
of medical disability examinations by contract physicians for the
Department of Veterans Affairs; and the Committee Print of an original
bill (became S. 3765 upon introduction), to amend title 38, U.S.C., to
improve Servicemember Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life
Insurance and to modify the provision of compensation and pension to
surviving spouses of veterans in the months of the deaths of the
veterans, and for other purposes.
September 22, 2010. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To
Receive the Legislative Presentations of the American Legion.
September 23, 2010. Hearing: VA Disability Compensation: Presumptive
Disability Decision-Making.
October 6, 2010. Hearing: VA's IT Program--Looking Ahead.
November 18, 2010. Hearing: Review of the VA and DOD Integrated
Disability Evaluation System.
COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS--111th CONGRESS

Reports
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Report No. Title
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111-24 Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act
of 2009
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111-27 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
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111-41 Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency
Act of 2009
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111-46 Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
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111-60 Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009
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111-71 Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009
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111-80 Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009
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111-81 Legislative and Oversight Activities During the 110th
Congress by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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111-175 Homeless Veterans and Other Veterans Health Care
Authorities Act of 2010
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111-189 Examination of Exposures to Environmental Hazards
During Military Service and Health Care for Camp
Lejeune and Atsugi Naval Air Facility Veterans and
their Families Act of 2010
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111-281 Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act
of 2010
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111-282 An original bill to amend title 38, United States
Code, to improve Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance
and Veterans' Group Life Insurance and to modify the
provision of compensation and pension to surviving
spouses of veterans in months of the deaths of the
veterans, and for other purposes
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111-285 Veteran Employment Assistance Act of 2010
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111-286 Veterans Telehealth and Other Care Improvements Act of
2010
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111-287 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to
repeal the prohibition on collective bargaining with
respect to matters and questions regarding
compensation of employees of the Department of
Veterans Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and
for other purposes
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111-288 A bill to extend the temporary authority for
performance of medical disability examinations by
contract physicians for the Department of Veterans
Affairs
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111-346 Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements
Act of 2010
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111-354 Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010
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Hearings
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S. Hrg. No. Date and Title
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111-76 April22, 2009, Hearing on Pending Health-Related
Legislation
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111-81 April29, 2009, Hearing on Pending Benefits-Related
Legislation
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111-87 Part 1 January14, April 1, and May 6, 2009, Nomination of
General Eric K. Shinseki to be Secretary of Veterans
Affairs; W. Scott Gould to be Deputy Secretary of
Veterans Affairs, and L. Tammy Duckworth to be an
Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Public
and Intergovernmental Affairs; and Roger W. Baker to
be Assistant Secretary for Information and
Technology, Will A. Gunn, Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Air
Force, to be General Counsel, Jose D. Riojas,
Brigadier General (Ret.), U.S. Army, to be Assistant
Secretary for Operations, Security, and Preparedness,
and John U. Sepulveda to be Assistant Secretary for
Human Resources and Administration, U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs
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111-87 Part 2 July 22 and December 9, 2009, Nominations of Raymond
M. Jefferson to be the Assistant Secretary for
Veterans' Employment and Training Service, U.S.
Department of Labor, and Joan M. Evans to be the
Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative
Affairs, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; and
Robert A. Petzel, M.D., to be Under Secretary for
Health, and Raul Perea-Henze, M.D., M.P.H., to be
Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning
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111-123 January28, 2009, Joint Hearing with the House of
Representatives: To Receive the Legislative
Presentations of The American Legion, Disabled
American Veterans, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of
America, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, and Vietnam Veterans of America
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111-132 February11, 2009, Review of Veterans' Disability
Compensation: What Changes are Needed to Improve the
Appeals Process?
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111-133 February26, 2009 Caring for Veterans in Rural Areas
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111-167 March10, 2009, The Fiscal Year 2010 Budget for
Veterans' Programs
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111-174 March25, 2009, State-of-the-Art IT Solutions for VA
Benefits Delivery
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111-176 June10, 2009, Hearing on Oversight on VA's
Construction Process
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111-177 June24, 2009, Hearing on Oversight of VA Quality
Management Activities
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111-204 June29, 2009, Field Hearing (Philadelphia, PA):
Philadelphia VA Medical Center Terminated Cancer
Treatment Program
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111-205 July14, 2009, Women Veterans: Bridging the Gaps in
Care.
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111-264 October21, 2009, Hearing on Pending Health and
Benefits Legislation
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111-265 July29, 2009, Veterans' Disability Compensation:
Forging a Path Forward
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111-278 August25, 2009 and January7, 2010, Hawaii Field
Hearings During the 111th Congress
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111-279 August20, 2009, Field Hearing on the Challenges of An
Aging VA Medical Center
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111-304 August26, 2009, Providing Care for Rural Veterans:
Community-Based Outpatient Clinics
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111-326 September17, 2009, Review of Veterans' Disability
Compensation: Benefits in the 21st Century
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111-327 September30, 2009, Hearing on VA's Contracts for
Health Services
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111-437 October8, 2009, VA/DOD Response to Certain Military
Exposures
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111-471 November5, 2009, Hearing on VA and Indian Health
Service Cooperation
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111-474 November18, 2009, Easing the Burdens Through
Employment
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111-597 February26, 2010, The Fiscal Year 2011 Budget for
Veterans' Programs
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111-623 May19, 2010, Pending Legislation Hearing
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111-658 February16 and 17, 2010, Field Hearings: Services for
Veterans in Alaska. Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska
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111-716 March3, 2010, Hearing on Mental Health Care and
Suicide Prevention for Veterans
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111-748 March24, 2010, Hearing on VA's Plans for Ending
Homelessness Among Veterans
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111-787 April21 and July21, 2010, Implementation of the New
Post-9/11 GI Bill-Looking Back and Moving Forward;
and Improvements to the Post-9/11 GI Bill
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111-829 July14, 2010, Review of Veterans' Claims Processing:
Are Current Efforts Working?
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111-846 June16, 2010, VA Health Care in Rural Areas
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111-866 May5, 2010, Oversight Hearing on Traumatic Brain
Injury (TBI): Progress in Treating the Signature
Wounds of the Current Conflicts
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111-881 September23, 2010, VA Disability Compensation:
Presumptive Disability Decision-Making
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111-894 October 6, 2010, VA's IT Program--Looking Ahead
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111-913 November 18, 2010, Review of the VA and DOD Integrated
Disability Evaluation System
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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS--Continued
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EC-325.--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
``Increase in Rates Payable Under the Survivors' and Dependents'
Educational Assistance Program and Other Miscellaneous Issues''
(RIN2900-AM67) on January 5, 2009.

EC-400.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to expenditures from
the Pershing Hall Revolving Fund.

EC-869.--A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney General,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report entitled ``USERRA Quarterly Report to
Congress; First Quarter of FY 2009.''

EC-870.--A communication from the Acting Secretary of Labor,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ``USERRA Quarterly
Report to Congress; First Quarter of FY 2009;'' to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.

EC-980.--A communication from the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
(Civilian Personnel Policy), transmitting, pursuant to law,
notification of the status of a report relative to the need for and
feasibility of a mental health scholarship program; to the Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1008.--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 ``The Dr.
James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007'' (RIN2900-AN03)
received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 17,
2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1009.--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
``Termination of Phase-In Period for Full Concurrent Receipt of
Military Retired Pay and Veterans Disability Compensation Based on a
VA Determination of Individual Unemployability'' (RIN2900-AN19)
received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 17,
2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1145.--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 ``Post-9/
11 GI Bill'' (RIN2900-AN10) received in the Office of the President of
the Senate on March 26, 2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1171.--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
``Posttraumatic Stress Disorder'' (RIN2900-AN04) received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on March 30, 2009; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1507.--A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney General,
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting,
pursuant to law, a report entitled ``USERRA Quarterly Report to
Congress; Second Quarter of FY 2009;'' to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.

EC-1551 .--A communication from the Director of Regulations Management,
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Per
Diem for Veterans in State Nursing Homes'' (RIN2900-AM97) received in
the Office of the President of the Senate on May 1, 2009; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1633.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Management,
National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Headstones and Markers'' (RIN2900-AN29) received in the Office of
the President of the Senate on May 5, 2009; to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1634.--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
``Presumptive Service Connection for Disease Associated with Exposure
to Certain Herbicide Agents: AL Amyloidosis'' (RIN2900-AN01) received
in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 5, 2009; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1635.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Management,
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Expansion of Enrollment in the VA Health Care System'' (RIN2900-
AN23) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 13,
2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1730.--A communication from the Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Reimbursement for Interment Costs'' (RIN2900-AM98) received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on May 19, 2009; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1787.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Management,
National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Headstone and Marker Application Process'' (RIN2900-AM53) received
in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 29, 2009; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1985.--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 ``Pension
Management Center Manager'' (RIN2900-AN22) received in the Office of
the President of the Senate on June 8, 2009; to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1986.--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
``Severance Pay, Separation Pay, and Special Separation Benefits''
(RIN2900-AN25) received in the Office of the President of the Senate
on June 8, 2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-1987.--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
``Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection
Program'' (RIN2900-AN00) received in the Office of the President of
the Senate on June 8, 2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-2068.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting proposed legislation relative to the Department of
Veterans Affairs major facility construction projects and major
facility leases for Fiscal Year 2010; to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.

EC-2239.--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
``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program-Duty to Assist''
(RIN2900-AM91) as received during adjournment of the Senate in the
Office of the President of the Senate on July 2, 2009; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-2240.--A communication from the Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans
Affairs: Preauthorization of Durable Medical Equipment'' (RIN2900-
AM99) as received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of
the President of the Senate on June 29, 2009; to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.

EC-2300.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Foreign Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs-
Hospital Care and Medical Services in Foreign Countries'' (RIN2900-
AN07) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 8,
2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-2525.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Elimination of Requirements for Prior Signature Consent and Pre-and
Post Test Counseling for HIV Testing'' (RIN2900-AN20) received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on July 28, 2009; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-2744.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Management,
Compensation and Pension Service, Department of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Presumption of Service Connection for Osteoporosis for Former
Prisoners of War'' (RIN2900-AN16) as received during adjournment of
the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 31,
2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-2745.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``Medication Prescribed by Non-VA
Physicians'' (RIN2900-AL68) as received during adjournment of the
Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 31,
2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-2746.--A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of
Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the Third Quarterly Report from the Attorney General to Congress;
to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-3263.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Loan Guaranty: Assistance to Eligible Individuals in Acquiring
Specially Adapted Housing; Cost-of-Construction Index'' (RIN2900-AN26)
received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 28,
2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-3264.--A communication from the Senior Advisor for Regulations,
Office of Regulations, Social Security Administration, transmitting,
pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Payments to
Beneficiaries Residing in Vietnam and Cambodia and Other Conforming
Changes'' (RIN0960-AG62) received in the Office of the President of
the Senate on September 24, 2009; to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.

EC-3626.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Presumption of Service Connection for Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis'' (RIN2900-AN05) received in the Office of the President of
the Senate on November 6, 2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-3854.--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
``Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance-Dependent Coverage'' (RIN2900-
AN39) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on
November 19, 2009; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-3963.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Community Residential Care Program'' (RIN2900-AM82) received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on December 3, 2009; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-4142.--A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of
Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to
law, the Fourth Quarterly Report from the Attorney General to
Congress; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-4300.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Copayments for Medications'' (RIN2900-AN50) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate
on January 4, 2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-4301.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program-Periods of
Eligibility'' (RIN2900-AM84) received during adjournment of the Senate
in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 15, 2010; to
the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-4302.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program-Basic Entitlement;
Effective Date of Induction into a Rehabilitation Program; Cooperation
in Initial Evaluation'' (RIN2900-AN13) received during adjournment of
the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 15,
2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-4303.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program-Self-Employment''
(RIN2900-AN31) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office
of the President of the Senate on January 15, 2010; to the Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-4771.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Management,
Center for Veterans Enterprise, Department of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ``VA-
Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines'' (RIN2900-AM78)
received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on February 16, 2010; to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.

EC-5068.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the
report of a rule entitled ``VA Acquisition Regulation: Supporting
Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses''
(RIN2900-AM92) received in the Office of the President of the Senate
on March 10, 2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-5491.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Grants to States for Construction or Acquisition of State Home
Facilities-Update of Authorized Beds'' (RIN2900-AM70) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate
on April 2, 2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-5492.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Revision of 38 CFR 1.17 to Remove Obsolete References to Herbicides
Containing Dioxin'' (RIN2900-AN56) received during adjournment of the
Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 2, 2010;
to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-6171.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Copayment for Medications'' (RIN2900-AN50) received in the Office of
the President of the Senate on June 9, 2010; to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.

EC-6172.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Copayment for Medications After June 30, 2010'' (RIN2900-AN65)
received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 9, 2010;
to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-6233.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Policy and
Management, National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``State Cemetery Grants'' (RIN2900-AM96) received in the Office of the
President of the Senate on June 10, 2010; to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.

EC-6300.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Loan Guaranty: Elimination of Redundant Regulations'' (RIN2900-AN71)
received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 18,
2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-6539.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting proposed legislation entitled ``Veterans Benefit Programs
Improvement Act of 2010;'' to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-6569.--A communication from the Director, Regulation Policy and
Management, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Stressor Determination for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder'' (RIN2900-
AN32), received during adjournment of Senate in the Office of the
President of the Senate on July 9, 2010; to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.

EC-6900.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting proposed legislation relative to ending homelessness
among Veterans and establishment of a nonprofit research and education
corporation at the VA's central office; to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.

EC-7238.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Technical Revisions to Conform with the Veterans' Mental Health Care
Act of 2008 and Other Laws'' (RIN2900-AN52) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate
on September 1, 2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7239.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Disenrollment Procedures'' (RIN2900-AN76) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate
on August 24, 2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7240.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Deceased Indebted Servicemembers and Veterans: Authority Concerning
Certain Indebtedness'' (RIN2900-AN14) received during adjournment of
the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 30,
2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7241.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Diseases Associated with Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents (Hairy
Cell Leukemia and Other Chronic B Cell Leukemias, Parkinson's Disease
and Ischemic Heart Disease'' (RIN2900-AN54) received during
adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate
on August 27, 2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7539.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Loan Guaranty: Assistance to Eligible Individuals in Acquiring
Specially Adapted Housing'' (RIN2900-AM87) received in the Office of
the President of the Senate on September 16, 2010; to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7572.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Policy and
Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Specially Adapted Housing and Special Home Adaption'' (RIN2900-AN21)
received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 27,
2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7573.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Presumptions of Service Connection for Persian Gulf Service''
(RIN2900-AN24) received in the Office of the President of the Senate
on September 27, 2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7618.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting a legislative proposal relative to authorization of
appropriations for major facility construction projects for fiscal
year 2011 and major facility leases for fiscal year 2011; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7739.--A communication from the Director of Regulations Policy and
Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Compensation for Certain Disabilities Due to Undiagnosed Illnesses''
(RIN2900-AN68) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office
of the President of the Senate on October 6, 2010; to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7740.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Charges Billed to Third Parties for Prescription Drugs Furnished by
Veterans Affairs to a Veteran for a Nonservice-Connected Disability''
(RIN2900-AN15) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office
of the President of the Senate on October 14, 2010; to the Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7898.--A communication from the Deputy Director of Regulations
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program'' (RIN2900-AN53)
received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 10,
2010; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-7899.--A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of
Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to
law, a quarterly report to Congress relative to the Uniformed Services
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994; to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs.

EC-8131.--A communication from the Deputy Director of Regulations
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Responding to Disruptive Patients'' (RIN2900-AN45) received in the
Office of the President of the Senate on November 16, 2010; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-8502.--A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and
Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled
``Payments for Inpatient and Outpatient Health Care Professional
Services at Non-Departmental Facilities and Other Medical Charges
Associated with Non-VA Outpatient Care'' (RIN2900-AN37) received in
the Office of the President of the Senate on December 13, 2010; to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

EC-8395.--A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs,
transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to expenditures from
the Pershing Hall Revolving Fund; to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.

POM-84.--A joint resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State
of Tennessee urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to accept
Rhea County's proposed donation of its old hospital building,
facilities, and campus to the VA and to utilize such building,
facilities, and campus to locate a VA medical facility at such site;
to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

POM-119.--A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of
Utah urging the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to
prioritize Utah for the construction of another veterans' nursing
home; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
POM-137.--A resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the
State of Hawaii urging Congress to expedite the processing of all
claims for payment, and the distribution of checks to Filipino
veterans under ARRA; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

POM-144.--A resolution from the Legislature of Rockland County, New York
urging Congress to pass the Veteran Employment Assistance Act of 2010;
to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

POM-146.--A resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of
California urging Congress to pass House Resolution 5879, which would
authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national
cemeteries individuals who served in combat support of the Armed
Services of the United States in the Kingdom of Laos from 1961 to
1975; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS--Continued
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March 11, 2009

PN174-111
W. SCOTT GOULD, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Secretary of
Veterans Affairs.

March 11, 2009--Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate
Committee on Veterans Affairs.
April 1, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
April 2, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be
reported favorably.
April 2, 2009--Reported by Senator Akaka, Committee on Veterans'
Affairs, without printed report.
April 2, 2009--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 60.
Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and
testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
April 3, 2009--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

March 16, 2009

PN186-111
LADDA TAMMY DUCKWORTH, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of
Veterans Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs.)

March 16, 2009--Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
April 1, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
April 20, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be
reported favorably.
April 20, 2009--Reported by Senator Akaka, Committee on Veterans'
Affairs, without printed report.
April 20, 2009--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 61.
Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and
testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
April 22, 2009--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

April 2, 2009

PN272-111
JOHN U. SEPULVEDA, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans
Affairs (Human Resources.)

April 2, 2009--Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 6, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 12, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be
reported favorably.
May 12, 2009--Reported by Senator Akaka, Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
without printed report.
May 12, 2009--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 135.
Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and
testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
May 18, 2009--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

April 20, 2009

PN329-111
JOSE D. RIOJAS, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans
Affairs (Operations, Security, and Preparedness.)

April 20, 2009--Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 6, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 12, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be
reported favorably.
May 12, 2009--Reported by Senator Akaka, Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
without printed report.
May 12, 2009--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 136.
Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and
testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
May 18, 2009--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

April 20, 2009

PN330-111
WILLIAM A. GUNN, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, Department of
Veterans Affairs.

April 20, 2009--Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 6, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 12, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be
reported favorably.
May 12, 2009--Reported by Senator Akaka, Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
without printed report.
May 12, 2009--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 137.
Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and
testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
May 18, 2009--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

April 20, 2009

PN331-111
ROGER W. BAKER, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans
Affairs (Information and Technology.)

April 20, 2009--Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 6, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
May 12, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be
reported favorably.
May 12, 2009--Reported by Senator Akaka, Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
without printed report.
May 12, 2009--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 138.
Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and
testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
May 18, 2009--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

June 3, 2009

PN527-111
RAYMOND M. JEFFERSON, of Hawaii, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Veterans' Employment and Training.

June 3, 2009--Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
June 8, 2009--By unanimous consent agreement, joint referral to HELP and
VA.
June 8, 2009--Referred jointly to the Senate Committee on Veterans'
Affairs and Committee on HELP by unanimous consent.
July 22, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
August 3, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be
reported favorably.
August 3, 2009--Reported by Senator Akaka, Committee on Veterans'
Affairs, without printed report.
August 4, 2009--Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Ordered to be reported favorably.
August 4, 2009--Reported by Senator Dodd for Senator Kennedy, Committee
on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, without printed report.
August 4, 2009--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 378.
Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and
testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
August 7, 2009--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

June 23, 2009

PN647-111
JOAN M. EVANS, of Oregon, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans
Affairs (Congressional

and Legislative Affairs.)
June 23, 2009--Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 22, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
August 7, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by
Unanimous Consent.
August 7, 2009--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Nov. 09, 2009

PN1156-111
RAUL PEREA-HENZE, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans
Affairs (Policy and Planning.)

November 9, 2009--Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
December 9, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
January 28, 2010--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be
reported favorably.
January 28, 2010--Reported by Senator Akaka, Committee on Veterans'
Affairs, without printed report.
January 28, 2010--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 655.
Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and
testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
March 19, 2010--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

November 18, 2009

PN1199-111
ROBERT A. PETZEL, of Minnesota, to be Under Secretary for Health of the
Department Of Veterans Affairs.

November 18, 2009--Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
December 9, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
December 16, 2009--Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be
reported favorably.
December 16, 2009--Reported by Senator Akaka, Senate Committee on
Veterans' Affairs, without printed report.
December 16, 2009--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.
627. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear
and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
February 11, 2010--Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.
AUTHOR INDEX OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
AUTHOR INDEX OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE--
Continued
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Daniel K. Akaka

Sponsor

S. 252 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the
capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain
nurses and other critical health-care professionals, to improve the
provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 404 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran
eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for
emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for
other purposes.
S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 514 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance
vocational rehabilitation benefits for veterans, and for other
purposes.
S. 728 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance
veterans' insurance benefits, and for other purposes.
S. 734 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain
physicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas and to improve the
provision of health care to veterans in rural areas, and for other
purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 919 A bill to amend section 1154 of title 38, United States Code, to
clarify the additional requirements for consideration to be afforded
time, place, and circumstances of service in determinations regarding
service-connected disabilities.
S. 1310 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects for the
Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010, and for other
purposes.
S. 3107 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2010, in 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3348 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
treatment of documents that express disagreement with decisions of the
Board of Veterans' Appeals and that are misfiled with the Board within
120 days of such decisions as motions for reconsideration of such
decisions, and for other purposes.
S. 3367 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the
rate of pension for disabled veterans who are married to one another
and both of whom require regular aid and attendance, and for other
purposes.
S. 3368 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
certain individuals to sign claims filed with the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs on behalf of claimants, and for other purposes.
S. 3370 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
process by which an individual files jointly for social security and
dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.
S. 3378 An original bill to authorize health care for individuals
exposed to environmental hazards at Camp Lejeune and the Atsugi Naval
Air Facility, to establish an advisory board to examine exposures to
environmental hazards during military service, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3499 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require
fiduciaries of individuals receiving benefits under laws administered
by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to authorize the Secretary to
obtain financial records with respect to such individuals for purposes
of administering such laws, and for other purposes.
S. 3517 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
processing of claims for disability compensation filed with the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3609 A bill to extend the temporary authority for performance of
medical disability examinations by contract physicians for the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 3765 An original bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to
improve Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life
Insurance and to modify the provision of compensation and pension to
surviving spouses of veterans in months of the deaths of the veterans,
and for other purposes.
S. 3801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the
maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA
program, and for other purposes.
S. 3953 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide
benefits for children with spina bifida of veterans exposed to
herbicides while serving in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era
outside Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 33 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Cosponsor

S. 3377 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
multifamily transitional housing loan program of the Department of
Veterans Affairs by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
issue loans for the construction of, rehabilitation of, or acquisition
of land for multifamily transitional housing projects instead of
guaranteeing loans for such purposes, and for other purposes.

John Barrasso

Cosponsors

S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.

Max Baucus

Sponsor

S. 3035 A bill to require a report on the establishment of a Polytrauma
Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the Department of
Veterans Affairs in the northern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other
purposes.
Cosponsor

S. 226 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient
clinic in Havre, Montana, as the Merril Lundman Department of Veterans
Affairs Outpatient Clinic.
S. 402 A bill to improve the lives of our Nation's veterans and their
families and provide them with the opportunity to achieve the American
dream.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 734 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain
physicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas and to improve the
provision of health care to veterans in rural areas, and for other
purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain
physicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas and to improve the
provision of health care to veterans in rural areas, and for other
purposes.
S. 1237 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the
grant program for homeless veterans with special needs to include male
homeless veterans with minor dependents and to establish a grant
program for reintegration of homeless women veterans and homeless
veterans with children, and for other purposes.
S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

Evan Bayh

Sponsor

Mark Begich

Sponsor

S. 3325 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the
waiver of the collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine
visits of veterans, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

S. 252 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the
capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain
nurses and other critical health-care professionals, to improve the
provision of health care veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 658 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health
care for veterans who live in rural areas, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 743 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain
physicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas and to improve the
provision of health care to veterans in rural areas, and for other
purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1204 A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of
chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of
Veterans Affairs medical centers, and for other purposes.
S. 1495 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out
a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using
service dogs for the treatment or rehabilitation of veterans with
physical or mental injuries or disabilities, and for other purposes.
S. 1518 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish
hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who
were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was
contaminated at Camp Lejeune.
S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1798 A bill to provide for the automatic enrollment of demobilizing
members of the National Guard and Reserve in health care and dental
care programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 2760 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service
programs for homeless veterans.
S. 3107 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2010, in 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3486 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the
prohibition on collective bargaining with respect to matters and
questions regarding compensation of employees of the Department of
Veterans Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and for other
purposes.
S. Res. 451 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
``Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.''

Michael F. Bennet

Sponsor

S. 691 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
national cemetery for veterans in southern Colorado region, and for
other purposes.
S. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

Robert F. Bennett

Cosponsor

Jeff Bingaman

Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 2760 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service
programs for homeless veterans.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3860 A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington
National Cemetery.

Christopher S. Bond

Sponsor

S. 772 A bill to enhance benefits for survivors of certain former
members of the Armed Forces with a history of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury, to enhance availability and access
to mental health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and
veterans, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

Barbara Boxer

Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 772 A bill to enhance benefits for survivors of certain former
members of the Armed Forces with a history of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury, to enhance availability and access
to mental health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and
veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1556 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit
facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as
voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

Scott P. Brown

Cosponsor

S. 3860 A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington
National Cemetery.
S. Res. 451 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
``Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.''

Sherrod Brown

Sponsor

S. 362 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse
actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs,
and for other purposes.
S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1118 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the amount of monthly dependency and indemnity
compensation payable to surviving spouses by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 1204 A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of
chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of
Veterans Affairs medical centers, and for other purposes.
S. 1450 A bill to enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to
parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces.
S. 1495 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out
a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using
service dogs for the treatment or rehabilitation of veterans with
physical or mental injuries or disabilities, and for other purposes.
S. 3082 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or
training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services
provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.
S. 3107 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2010, in 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3583 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase
flexibility in payments for State veterans homes, and for other
purposes.

Sam Brownback
Cosponsors

Jim Bunning

Cosponsors

S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.

Richard Burr

Sponsors

S. 402 A bill to improve the lives of our Nation's veterans and their
families and provide them with the opportunity to achieve the American
dream.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 658 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health
care for veterans who live in rural areas, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 772 A bill to enhance benefits for survivors of certain former
members of the Armed Forces with a history of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury, to enhance availability and access
to mental health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and
veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1450 A bill to enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to
parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces.
S. 3171 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program.
S. 3583 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase
flexibility in payments for State veterans homes, and for other
purposes.
S. 3860 A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington
National Cemetery.

Kent Conrad

Cosponsor

Christopher A. Coons

Cosponsor

S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3860 A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington
National Cemetery.

Bob Corker

John Cornyn

Sponsor

S. 669 A bill to provide for the construction by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs of a full service hospital in Far South Texas.
S. 2751 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical
center in Big Spring, Texas, as the George H. O'Brien, Jr., Department
of Veterans Medical Center.
Cosponsor

S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 1450 A bill to enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to
parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces.

Mike Crapo

Sponsor

S. Res. 340 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public
participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the
stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and
conflict.
Cosponsor

S. 669 A bill to provide for the construction by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs of a full service hospital in Far South Texas.
S. 3035 A bill to require a report on the establishment of a Polytrauma
Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the Department of
Veterans Affairs in the northern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other
purposes.

Jim DeMint

Cosponsor

S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 669 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated
mentally incompetent for certain purposes.

Christopher J. Dodd

Cosponsor

S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 1556 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit
facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as
voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

Byron L. Dorgan

Cosponsor

S. 1779 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide health
care to veterans exposed in the line of duty to occupational and
environmental health chemical hazards, and for other purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 2760 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service
programs for homeless veterans.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Richard Durbin

Sponsor

S. 246 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
quality of care provided to veterans in Department of Veterans Affairs
medical facilities, to encourage highly qualified doctors to serve in
hard-to-fill positions in such medical facilities, and for other
purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

John Ensign

Sponsor

Michael B. Enzi

Cosponsor

S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 669 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated
mentally incompetent for certain purposes.

Russell D. Feingold

Sponsor

S. 315 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. 3356 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the
maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA
program, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

Dianne Feinstein

Sponsor

S. 1556 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit
facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as
voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Al Franken

Sponsor

S. 1495 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out
a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using
service dogs for the treatment or rehabilitation of veterans with
physical or mental injuries or disabilities, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 1483 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs
outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the ``Max J. Beilke
Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3486 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the
prohibition on collective bargaining with respect to matters and
questions regarding compensation of employees of the Department of
Veterans Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and for other
purposes.

Kristen E. Gillibrand

Sponsor

S. 1109 A bill to provide veterans with individualized notice about
available benefits, to streamline application processes or the
benefits, and for other purposes.
S. 1394 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
acknowledge the receipt of medical, disability, and pension claims and
other communications submitted by claimants, and for other purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 1940 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out
a study on the effects on children of exposure of their parents to
herbicides used in support of the United States and allied military
operations in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era, and for
other purposes.
Cosponsor

Lindsay Graham

Cosponsor

Chuck Grassley

Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 669 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated
mentally incompetent for certain purposes.
S. 772 A bill to enhance benefits for survivors of certain former
members of the Armed Forces with a history of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury, to enhance availability and access
to mental health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and
veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1204 A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of
chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of
Veterans Affairs medical centers, and for other purposes.
S. 1518 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish
hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who
were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was
contaminated at Camp Lejeune.
S. 1780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain
service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of
laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 3325 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the
waiver of the collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine
visits of veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 3875 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the
service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them
with status as veterans under law.

Gregg Judd

Cosponsor

Kay Hagan

Sponsor

S. 3389 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt
individuals who receive certain educational assistance for service in
the Selected Reserve from limitations on the receipt of assistance
under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for additional service
in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1518 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish
hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who
were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was
contaminated at Camp Lejeune.
S. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 2760 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service
programs for homeless veterans.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3171 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program.

Tom Harkin

Cosponsor

S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 1155 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the
position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office
of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for health.
S. 1204 A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of
chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of
Veterans Affairs medical centers, and for other purposes.
S. 1518 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish
hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who
were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was
contaminated at Camp Lejeune.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Orrin G. Hatch

Cosponsor

S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.

Kay Bailey Hutchison

Cosponsor

James M. Inhofe

Cosponsor

Daniel K. Inouye

Sponsor

S. 1155 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the
position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office
of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for health.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

Johnny Isakson

Cosponsor

Mike Johanns

Cosponsor

S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 746 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
national cemetery in the Sarpy County region to serve veterans in
eastern Nebraska, western Iowa, and northwest Missouri.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1427 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a
Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care
quality in Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, and for
other purposes.
S. 1518 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish
hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who
were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was
contaminated at Camp Lejeune.
S. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 2769 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
use of entitlement under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance for the
pursuit of apprenticeships and on-job training, and for other
purposes.
S. 3355 A bill to provide for an Internet Web site for information on
benefits, resource, services, and opportunities for veterans and their
families and caregivers, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 451 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
``Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.''

Tim Johnson

Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1118 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the amount of monthly dependency and indemnity
compensation payable to surviving spouses by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 1237 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the
grant program for homeless veterans with special needs to include male
homeless veterans with minor dependents and to establish a grant
program for reintegration of homeless women veterans and homeless
veterans with children, and for other purposes.
S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 3035 A bill to require a report on the establishment of a Polytrauma
Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the Department of
Veterans Affairs in the northern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other
purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

Edward E. Kaufman

Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

Edward M. Kennedy

Cosponsor

S. 263 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
enforcement of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act of 1994, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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 F. Kerry

Sponsor

S. 842 A bill to repeal the sunset of certain enhancements of
protections of servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage
foreclosures, to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay mortgage holders unpaid balances
on housing loans guaranteed by Department of Veterans Affairs, and for
other purposes.
S. 1444 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
meaning of ``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-
connection of disabilities.
S. 1866 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in
national cemeteries.
S. 2096 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in
national cemeteries.
S. 3118 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that
monetary benefits paid to veterans by States and municipalities shall
be excluded from consideration as income for purposes of pension
benefits paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Cosponsor

Amy Klobuchar

Sponsor

S. 1483 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs
outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the ``Max J. Beilke
Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''
S. 2769 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
use of entitlement under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance for the
pursuit of apprenticeships and on-job training, and for other
purposes.
S. 3355 A bill to provide for an Internet Web site for information on
benefits, resource, services, and opportunities for veterans and their
families and caregivers, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1752 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability
compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's disease.
S. 1780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain
service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of
laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.

Kohl Herb

Cosponsor

S. 1118 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the amount of monthly dependency and indemnity
compensation payable to surviving spouses by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Mary L. Landrieu

Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 1495 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out
a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using
service dogs for the treatment or rehabilitation of veterans with
physical or mental injuries or disabilities, and for other purposes.
S. 1780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain
service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of
laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 2760 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service
programs for homeless veterans.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3171 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

Frank R. Lautenberg

Cosponsor

Patrick J. Leahy

Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 1556 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit
facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as
voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
S. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain
service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of
laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3171 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

George S. LeMieux

Cosponsor

Carl Levin

Cosponsor

S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Joseph I. Lieberman

Sponsor

S. Res. 115 A resolution recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs
in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing
gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of
creating a Tower of Hope Day.
Cosponsor

Blanche L. Lincoln

Sponsor

S. 1118 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the amount of monthly dependency and indemnity
compensation payable to surviving spouses by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 1780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain
service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of
laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 3171 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program.
S. 3875 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the
service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them
with status as veterans under law.
Cosponsor

S. 402 A bill to improve the lives of our Nation's veterans and their
families and provide them with the opportunity to achieve the American
dream.
S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 658 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health
care for veterans who live in rural areas, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 1204 A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of
chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of
Veterans Affairs medical centers, and for other purposes.
S. 1518 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish
hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who
were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was
contaminated at Camp Lejeune.
S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3192 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
tolling of the timing of review for appeals of final decisions of the
Board of Veterans' Appeals, and for other purposes.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 340 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public
participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the
stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and
conflict.

Richard G. Lugar

Cosponsor

S. 1779 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide health
care to veterans exposed in the line of duty to occupational and
environmental health chemical hazards, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 340 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public
participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the
stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and
conflict.

Mel Martinez

Cosponsor

Claire McCaskill

Sponsor

S. 1467 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide
coverage under Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance for
adverse reactions to vaccinations administered by the Department of
Defense, and for other purposes.
S. 3860 A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington
National Cemetery.
Cosponsor

Mitch McConnell

Sponsor

S. 1302 A bill to provide for the introduction of pay-for-performance
compensation mechanisms into contracts of the Department of Veterans
Affairs with community-based outpatient clinics for the provisions of
health care services, and for other purposes.
S. 1493 A bill to designate the current and future Department of
Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, as the
``Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.''

Robert Menendez

Cosponsor

Jeff Merkley

Cosponsor

S. 362 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse
actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs,
and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 658 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health
care for veterans who live in rural areas, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 772 A bill to enhance benefits for survivors of certain former
members of the Armed Forces with a history of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury, to enhance availability and access
to mental health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and
veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1237 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the
grant program for homeless veterans with special needs to include male
homeless veterans with minor dependents and to establish a grant
program for reintegration of homeless women veterans and homeless
veterans with children, and for other purposes.
S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 1779 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide health
care to veterans exposed in the line of duty to occupational and
environmental health chemical hazards, and for other purposes.
S. 1780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain
service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of
laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 2760 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service
programs for homeless veterans.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3171 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3486 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the
prohibition on collectivebargaining with respect to matters and
questions regarding compensation of employees of the Department of
Veterans Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and for other
purposes.

Barbara A. Mikulski

Cosponsor

Lisa Murkowski

Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 669 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated
mentally incompetent for certain purposes.
S. 772 A bill to enhance benefits for survivors of certain former
members of the Armed Forces with a history of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury, to enhance availability and access
to mental health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and
veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 451 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
``Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.''

Patty Murray

Sponsor

S. 509 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla,
Washington, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 977 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved
benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war, and for other
purposes.
S. 1204 A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of
chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of
Veterans Affairs medical centers, and for other purposes.
S. 1237 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the
grant program for homeless veterans with special needs to include male
homeless veterans with minor dependents and to establish a grant
program for reintegration of homeless women veterans and homeless
veterans with children, and for other purposes.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3583 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase
flexibility in payments for State veterans homes, and for other
purposes.
Cosponsor

Bill Nelson

Cosponsor

S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1518 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish
hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who
were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was
contaminated at Camp Lejeune.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage

Benjamin E. Nelson

Sponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Mark L. Pryor

Sponsor

S. 1531 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish
within the Department of Veterans Affairs the position of Assistant
Secretary for Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, and for other
purposes.
Cosponsor

Jack Reed

Sponsor

S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

Harry Reid

Cosponsor

S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.

James E. Risch

Cosponsor

S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 669 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated
mentally incompetent for certain purposes.
S. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 3035 A bill to require a report on the establishment of a Polytrauma
Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the Department of
Veterans Affairs in the northern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other
purposes.
S. 3171 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program.
S. Res. 340 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public
participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the
stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and
conflict.

Pat Roberts

Cosponsor

John D. Rockefeller

Sponsor

S. 347 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to distinguish between the severity of a
qualifying loss of a dominant hand and a qualifying loss of a non-
dominant hand for purposes of traumatic injury protection under
Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, and for other purposes.
S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1779 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide health
care to veterans exposed in the line of duty to occupational and
environmental health chemical hazards, and for other purposes.
S. 3107 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2010, in 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3486 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the
prohibition on collective bargaining with respect to matters and
questions regarding compensation of employees of the Department of
Veterans Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and for other
purposes.
S. 3517 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
processing of claims for disability compensation filed with the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 340 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public
participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the
stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and
conflict.

Bernard Sanders

Sponsor

S. 820 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the
automobile assistance allowance for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 821 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from
veterans who are catastrophically disabled, and for other purposes.
S. 1752 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability
compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's disease.
S. 1753 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase
assistance for disabled veterans who are temporarily residing in
housing owned by a family member, and for other purposes.
S. 1798 A bill to provide for the automatic enrollment of demobilizing
members of the National Guard and Reserve in health care and dental
care programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
Cosponsor

S. 315 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. 362 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse
actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs,
and for other purposes.
S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 3107 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2010, in 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3486 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the
prohibition on collective bargaining with respect to matters and
questions regarding compensation of employees of the Department of
Veterans Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and for other
purposes.
S. 3583 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase
flexibility in payments for State veterans homes, and for other
purposes.

Charles E. Schumer

Sponsor

S. 1452 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
meaning of ``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-
connection of disabilities.
Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 772 A bill to enhance benefits for survivors of certain former
members of the Armed Forces with a history of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury, to enhance availability and access
to mental health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and
veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 2760 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service
programs for homeless veterans.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3517 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
processing of claims for disability compensation filed with the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3583 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase
flexibility in payments for State veterans homes, and for other
purposes.

Jeff Sessions

Cosponsor

Jeanna Shaheen

Sponsor

S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 1168 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain
service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of
laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3517 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
processing of claims for disability compensation filed with the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 340 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public
participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the
stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and
conflict.
S. Res. 451 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
``Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.''

Richard C. Shelby

Cosponsor

S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.

Olympia J. Snowe

Sponsor

S. 402 A bill to improve the lives of our Nation's veterans and their
families and provide them with the opportunity to achieve the American
dream.
Cosponsor

S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 977 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved
benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war, and for other
purposes.
S. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain
service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of
laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3359 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3583 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase
flexibility in payments for State veterans homes, and for other
purposes.

Arlen Specter

Sponsor

S. 3192 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
tolling of the timing of review for appeals of final decisions of the
Board of Veterans' Appeals, and for other purposes.
S. 3286 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out
a pilot program on the award of grants to State and local government
agencies and nonprofit organizations to provide assistance to veterans
with their submittal of claims to the Veterans Benefits
Administration, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

S. 362 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse
actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs,
and for other purposes.
S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 772 A bill to enhance benefits for survivors of certain former
members of the Armed Forces with a history of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury, to enhance availability and access
to mental health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and
veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1237 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the
grant program for homeless veterans with special needs to include male
homeless veterans with minor dependents and to establish a grant
program for reintegration of homeless women veterans and homeless
veterans with children, and for other purposes.
S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 1779 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide health
care to veterans exposed in the line of duty to occupational and
environmental health chemical hazards, and for other purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 3107 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2010, in 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3171 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program.
S. 3330 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain
improvements in the administration of medical facilities of the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3486 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the
prohibition on collective bargaining with respect to matters and
questions regarding compensation of employees of the Department of
Veterans Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and for other
purposes.

Debbie Stabenow

Cosponsor

Jon Tester

Sponsor

S. 226 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient
clinic in Havre, Montana, as the Merril Lundman Department of Veterans
Affairs Outpatient Clinic.
S. 658 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health
care for veterans who live in rural areas, and for other purposes.
S. 3352 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt
reimbursements of expenses related to accident, theft, loss, or
casualty loss from determinations of annual income with respect to
pensions for veterans and surviving spouses and children of veterans,
and for other purposes.
S. 3902 A bill to deem references to Operation Iraqi Freedom in
provisions of Federal law providing benefits for service in the Armed
Forces to include references to Operation New Dawn.
Cosponsor

S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1155 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the
position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office
of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for health.
S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 3035 A bill to require a report on the establishment of a Polytrauma
Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the Department of
Veterans Affairs in the northern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other
purposes.
S. 3107 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2010, in 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3325 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the
waiver of the collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine
visits of veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 3359 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. Res. 451 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
``Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.''

John Thune

Sponsor

S. 3359 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, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

Mark Udall

Cosponsor

Tom Udall

Sponsor

S. 2760 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service
programs for homeless veterans.
Cosponsor

S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

David Vitter

Cosponsor

Mark R. Warner

Cosponsor

S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Jim Webb

Sponsor

S. 847 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that
utilization of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance shall
not be subject to the 48-month limitation on the aggregate amount of
assistance utilizable under multiple veterans and related educational
assistance programs.
Cosponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

Cosponsor

S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 1204 A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of
chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of
Veterans Affairs medical centers, and for other purposes.
S. 1237 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the
grant program for homeless veterans with special needs to include male
homeless veterans with minor dependents and to establish a grant
program for reintegration of homeless women veterans and homeless
veterans with children, and for other purposes.
S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.

Roger F. Wicker

Cosponsor

Ron Wyden

Sponsor

S. 1427 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a
Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care
quality in Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, and for
other purposes.
S. 1429 A bill to establish a commission on veterans and members of the
Armed Forces with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain
Injury, or other mental health disorders, to enhance the capacity of
mental health care providers to assist such veterans and members, to
ensure such veterans are not discriminated against, and for other
purposes.
S. 3082 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or
training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services
provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.
Cosponsor

S. 263 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
enforcement of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act of 1994, and for other purposes.
S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
advance appropriations for certain medical care accounts of the
Department of Veterans Affairs by providing two-fiscal year budget
authority, and for other purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 658 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health
care for veterans who live in rural areas, and for other purposes.
S. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1779 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide health
care to veterans exposed in the line of duty to occupational and
environmental health chemical hazards, and for other purposes.
S. 1780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain
service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of
laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1798 A bill to provide for the automatic enrollment of demobilizing
members of the National Guard and Reserve in health care and dental
care programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 2760 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service
programs for homeless veterans.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
S. 3875 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the
service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them
with status as veterans under law.
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BENEFITS

S. 315 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. 402 A bill to improve the lives of our Nation's veterans and their
families and provide them with the opportunity to achieve the American
dream.
S. 404 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran
eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for
emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for
other purposes.
S. 407 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2009, in 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, to codify increases in the rates of such
compensation that were effective as of December 1, 2008, and for other
purposes.
S. 475 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee
the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of
residency, and for other purposes.
S. 514 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance
vocational rehabilitation benefits for veterans, and for other
purposes.
S. 820 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the
automobile assistance allowance for veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 919 A bill to amend section 1154 of title 38, United States Code, to
clarify the additional requirements for consideration to be afforded
time, place, and circumstances of service in determinations regarding
service-connected disabilities.
S. 977 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved
benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war, and for other
purposes.
S. 1015 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance
disability compensation for certain disabled veterans with
difficulties using prostheses and disabled veterans in need of regular
aid and attendance for residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury, and for
other purposes.
S. 1016 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the
commencement of the period of payment of original awards of
compensation for veterans who are retired or separated from the
uniformed services for disability.
S. 1109 A bill to provide veterans with individualized notice about
available benefits, to streamline application processes or the
benefits, and for other purposes.
S. 1118 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the amount of monthly dependency and indemnity
compensation payable to surviving spouses by the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 1394 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
acknowledge the receipt of medical, disability, and pension claims and
other communications submitted by claimants, and for other purposes.
S. 1444 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
meaning of ``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-
connection of disabilities.
S. 1452 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
meaning of ``combat with the enemy'' for purposes of service-
connection of disabilities.
S. 1495 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out
a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using
service dogs for the treatment or rehabilitation of veterans with
physical or mental injuries or disabilities, and for other purposes.
S. 1780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain
service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of
laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 1752 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability
compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's disease.
S. 3107 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase, effective December 1, 2010, in 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3118 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that
monetary benefits paid to veterans by States and municipalities shall
be excluded from consideration as income for purposes of pension
benefits paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
S. 3192 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
tolling of the timing of review for appeals of final decisions of the
Board of Veterans' Appeals, and for other purposes.
S. 3286 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out
a pilot program on the award of grants to State and local government
agencies and nonprofit organizations to provide assistance to veterans
with their submittal of claims to the Veterans Benefits
Administration, and for other purposes.
S. 3348 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
treatment of documents that express disagreement with decisions of the
Board of Veterans' Appeals and that are misfiled with the Board within
120 days of such decisions as motions for reconsideration of such
decisions, and for other purposes.
S. 3352 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt
reimbursements of expenses related to accident, theft, loss, or
casualty loss from determinations of annual income with respect to
pensions for veterans and surviving spouses and children of veterans,
and for other purposes.
S. 3356 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the
maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA
program, and for other purposes.
S. 3359 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, and for other purposes.
S. 3367 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the
rate of pension for disabled veterans who are married to one another
and both of whom require regular aid and attendance, and for other
purposes.
S. 3368 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
certain individuals to sign claims filed with the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs on behalf of claimants, and for other purposes.
S. 3370 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
process by which an individual files jointly for social security and
dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.
S. 3499 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require
fiduciaries of individuals receiving benefits under laws administered
by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to authorize the Secretary to
obtain financial records with respect to such individuals for purposes
of administering such laws, and for other purposes.
S. 3517 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
processing of claims for disability compensation filed with the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3609 A bill to extend the temporary authority for performance of
medical disability examinations by contract physicians for the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
S. 3801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the
maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA
program, and for other purposes.
S. 3902 A bill to deem references to Operation Iraqi Freedom in
provisions of Federal law providing benefits for service in the Armed
Forces to include references to Operation New Dawn.

BUDGET

CONSTRUCTION

S. 509 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Walla Walla Washington,
and for other purposes.
S. 699 A bill to provide for the construction by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs of a full service hospital in Far South Texas.
S. 1531 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish
within the Department of Veterans Affairs the position of Assistant
Secretary for Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, and for other
purposes.

CEMETERY

S. 691 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
national cemetery for veterans in southern Colorado region, and for
other purposes.
S. 746 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
national cemetery in the Sarpy County region to serve veterans in
eastern Nebraska western Iowa and northwest Missouri.
S. 1866 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in
national cemeteries.
S. 2096 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
eligibility of parents of certain deceased veterans for interment in
national cemeteries.
S. 3860 A bill to require reports on the management of Arlington
National Cemetery.

EDUCATION

S. 793 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in
the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility.
S. 847 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that
utilization of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance shall
not be subject to the 48-month limitation on the aggregate amount of
assistance utilizable under multiple veterans and related educational
assistance programs.
S. 1668 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
inclusion of certain active duty service in the reserve components as
qualifying service for purposes of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance
Program, and for other purposes.
S. 1784 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that
State approving agencies provide timely responses to applications for
approval of courses of education and provide justifications for
disapproval of courses to provide for the review of the disapproval of
courses by State approving agencies, and for other purposes.
S. 1785 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require State
approving agencies to approve courses of education that have been
accredited and approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency
or association, and for other purposes.
S. 2769 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
use of entitlement under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance for the
pursuit of apprenticeships and on-job training, and for other
purposes.
S. 3082 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize
individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation education or
training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services
provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.
S. 3171 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
approval of certain programs of education for purposes of the Post-9/
11 Educational Assistance Program.
S. 3389 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt
individuals who receive certain educational assistance for service in
the Selected Reserve from limitations on the receipt of assistance
under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for additional service
in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
S. 3447 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve
educational assistance for veterans who served in the Armed Forces
after September 11, 2001, and for other purposes..

EMPLOYMENT

S. 263 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
enforcement of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act of 1994, and for other purposes.
S. 362 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
collective bargaining rights and procedures for review of adverse
actions of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs,
and for other purposes.
S. 1607 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for
certain rights and benefits for persons who are absent from positions
of employment to receive medical treatment for service-connected
disabilities, and for other purposes.
S. 3234 A bill to improve employment, training, and placement services
furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
S. 3486 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the
prohibition on collective bargaining with respect to matters and
questions regarding compensation of employees of the Department of
Veterans Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and for other
purposes.

EXPOSURES

S. 1518 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish
hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who
were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was
contaminated at Camp Lejeune.
S. 1779 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide health
care to veterans exposed in the line of duty to occupational and
environmental health chemical hazards, and for other purposes.
S. 1939 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify
presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served
in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.
S. 1940 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out
a study on the effects on children of exposure of their parents to
herbicides used in support of the United States and allied military
operations in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era, and for
other purposes.
S. 3953 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide
benefits for children with spina bifida of veterans exposed to
herbicides while serving in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era
outside Vietnam, and for other purposes.

HEALTH CARE

S. 239 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that
veterans in each of the 48 contiguous States are able to receive
services in at least one full-service hospital of the Veterans Health
Administration in the State or receive comparable services provided by
contract in the State.
S. 246 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
quality of care provided to veterans in Department of Veterans Affairs
medical facilities, to encourage highly qualified doctors to serve in
hard-to-fill positions in such medical facilities, and for other
purposes.
S. 252 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the
capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain
nurses and other critical health-care professionals, to improve the
provision of health care veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 543 A bill to require a pilot program on training, certification, and
support for family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans and
members of the Armed Forces to provide caregiver services to such
veterans and members, and for other purposes.
S. 597 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and
improve health care services available to women veterans, especially
those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 658 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health
care for veterans who live in rural areas, and for other purposes.
S. 734 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain
physicians in Health Professional Shortage Areas and to improve the
provision of health care to veterans in rural areas, and for other
purposes.
S. 801 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to waive charges
for humanitarian care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs
to family members accompanying veterans severely injured after
September 11, 2001, as they receive medical care from the Department
and to provide assistance to family caregivers, and for other
purposes.
S. 1204 A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provision of
chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of
Veterans Affairs medical centers, and for other purposes.
S. 1302 A bill to provide for the introduction of pay-for-performance
compensation mechanisms into contracts of the Department of Veterans
Affairs with community-based outpatient clinics for the provisions of
health care services, and for other purposes.
S. 1427 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a
Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care
quality in Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, and for
other purposes.
S. 1450 A bill to enable State homes to furnish nursing home care to
parents any of whose children died while serving in the Armed Forces.
S. 1753 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase
assistance for disabled veterans who are temporarily residing in
housing owned by a family member, and for other purposes.
S. 1798 A bill to provide for the automatic enrollment of demobilizing
members of the National Guard and Reserve in health care and dental
care programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other
purposes.
S. 3035 A bill to require a report on the establishment of a Polytrauma
Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the Department of
Veterans Affairs in the northern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other
purposes.
S. 3162 A bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage.
S. 3325 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the
waiver of the collection of copayments for telehealth and telemedicine
visits of veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 3330 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain
improvements in the administration of medical facilities of the
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 3583 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase
flexibility in payments for State veterans homes, and for other
purposes.

HOMELESSNESS/HOUSING

S. 842 A bill to repeal the sunset of certain enhancements of
protections of servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage
foreclosures to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay mortgage holders unpaid balances
on housing loans guaranteed by Department of Veterans Affairs, and for
other purposes.
S. 1237 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the
grant program for homeless veterans with special needs to include male
homeless veterans with minor dependents and to establish a grant
program for reintegration of homeless women veterans and homeless
veterans with children, and for other purposes.
S. 1547 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United
States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and expand the assistance
provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to homeless veterans and veterans at
risk of homelessness, and for other purposes.
S. 2760 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an
increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service
programs for homeless veterans.
S. 3377 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the
multifamily transitional housing loan program of the Department of
Veterans Affairs by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to
issue loans for the construction of rehabilitation of or acquisition
of land for multifamily transitional housing projects instead of
guaranteeing loans for such purposes, and for other purposes.

INSURANCE MATTERS

MEMORIALS AND RECOGNITIONS

S. 68 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. 663 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity
Compensation Fund 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. Res. 115 A resolution recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs
in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing
gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of
creating a Tower of Hope Day.
S. Res. 340 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public
participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the
stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and
conflict.
S. Res. 451 A resolution expressing support for designation of a
``Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.''

MENTAL HEALTH

S. 669 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the
conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated
mentally incompetent for certain purposes.
S. 772 A bill to enhance benefits for survivors of certain former
members of the Armed Forces with a history of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury, to enhance availability and access
to mental health counseling for members of the Armed Forces and
veterans, and for other purposes.
S. 1429 A bill to establish a commission on veterans and members of the
Armed Forces with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain
Injury, or other mental health disorders, to enhance the capacity of
mental health care providers to assist such veterans and members, to
ensure such veterans are not discriminated against, and for other
purposes.

NAMING VA FACILITIES

S. 226 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient
clinic in Havre, Montana, as the Merril Lundman Department of Veterans
Affairs Outpatient Clinic.
S. 1483 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs
outpatient clinic in Alexandria Minnesota as the ``Max J. Beilke
Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.''
S. 1493 A bill to designate the current and future Department of
Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville Kentucky as the ``Robley
Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.''
S. 2751 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical
center in Big Spring Texas as the George H. O'Brien Jr. Department of
Veterans Medical Center.

S. 1155 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the
position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office
of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for health.
S. 1310 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects for the
Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010 and for other
purposes
S. 1556 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit
facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as
voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.
S. 3314 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the
Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out a program of outreach for
veterans who reside in Appalachia, and for other purposes.
S. 3355 A bill to provide for an Internet Web site for information on
benefits, resource, services, and opportunities for veterans and their
families and caregivers, and for other purposes.
S. 3875 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the
service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them
with status as veterans under law.