VETERANS
Addresses
State of the Union: President Biden, S891–S896 [1MR], H1200–H1206 [1MR]
Amendments
Dept. of Education: improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), S3596, S3616 [21JY], S3643 [25JY], S3699 [26JY], S3809 [1AU], S3846, S3848, S3850 [2AU]
——— improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), consideration (H. Res. 1224), H5990 [13JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that time served on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (H.R. 1836), H59, H60 [12JA]
——— ensure that time served on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (H.R. 1836), consideration (H. Res. 860), H30 [11JA]
——— extend certain educational assistance flexibilities to future declared emergencies (H.R. 7939), S9643 [20DE], H9961 [21DE]
——— improve and expand Solid Start program (S. 1198), S4519 [8SE], S4812, S4827 [19SE]
——— improve breast imaging services, create telemammography pilot program, and expand veterans’ access to clinical trials (S. 2533), S1754 [23MR]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), S2818, S2834, S2835, S2836, S2837 [7JN], S2843, S2869, S2870, S2872 [8JN], S2887, S2897 [9JN], S2912, S2913, S2914 [13JN], S2944 [14JN], H1237, H1238, H1239, H1240, H1242, H1245 [2MR], H1279, H1281 [3MR]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), consideration (H. Res. 950), H1198 [1MR]
——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of Veterans Health Administration employees (H.R. 1948), consideration (H. Res. 1518), H9751 [14DE]
——— provide deadline of 180 days for filing of claims for payment of emergency treatment furnished to veterans (S. 1875), S2079, S2102 [7AP]
——— provide for automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system (H.R. 4673), H264, H265, H266 [20JA]
——— provide for automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system (H.R. 4673), consideration (H. Res. 860), H30 [11JA]
——— provide mammography screening for veterans who served in locations associated with toxic exposure (S. 2102), S1780, S1783 [24MR]
——— reduce claims backlog and provide veterans with timelier access to benefits (S. 3388), S7326 [19DE]
Immigration: prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home (H.R. 7946), H8770 [6DE]
National Warrior Call Day: designate (S. Res. 754), S7040 [7DE], S7076 [8DE]
National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (S. 1596), S2515, S2523 [16MY]
Patent and Trademark Office: require satellite offices to conduct outreach to increase patent system participation by women, people of color, veterans, individual inventors, and other underrepresented groups (S. 2773), S7006 [6DE]
Articles and editorials
Darn Tough Stands Out for Hiring and Retaining Military Veterans, S7306 [19DE]
These 4 Medal of Honor Recipients From Maine Set Themselves Apart With Their Bravery, S6659 [14NO]
Timing of Mental Health Treatment and PTSD Symptom Improvement Among Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, H258–H260 [20JA]
VA Secretary Wants More Vets Sickened by Burn Pits To File Claims, but Many Are Still Being Turned Away, H1194 [1MR]
Veterans Face Uphill Battle To Receive Treatment for ‘Burn Pit’ Exposure, H1194 [1MR]
Bills and resolutions
Air Force: anniversary (see S. Res. 756), S4514 [8SE] (see S. Res. 783), S4857 [20SE] (see H. Res. 1349), H7841 [14SE]
Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 9593), H9902 [15DE]
Andrew Gomer Williams Post Office Building, Butler, PA: designate (see H.R. 7514), H4442 [14AP]
Armed Forces: allow noncitizen servicemembers to file for naturalization during basic training and permit certain deported veterans to apply for green card (see S. 5055), S5542 [29SE]
——— eliminate cap on additional retired pay for extraordinary heroism for members of Army and Air Force who served during Vietnam Era (see H.R. 7924), H5227 [31MY]
——— eliminate recoupment of separation pay from members who subsequently receive veterans disability compensation and limit recoupment of such pay from members who subsequently receive retired or retainer pay (see H.R. 6543), H329 [1FE]
——— establish new pathways for career counseling in Transition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7891), H5219 [27MY]
——— expand period during which days of service on active duty or performance of active service reduce eligibility age for Reserve members for retired or retainer pay (see H.R. 8039), H5486 [13JN]
——— limit grounds of deportability for certain relatives of Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 4526), S3270 [13JY] (see H.R. 8704), H7707 [12AU]
——— waive cost-sharing under TRICARE program for three mental health outpatient visits per year (see S. 4388), S2939 [14JN]
Army: authorize placement of certain types of private headstones in Arlington National Cemetery (see H.R. 6790), H1130 [18FE]
——— commemorate anniversary and honor Aaron Bank for role in establishing U.S. Army Special Forces (see H. Con. Res. 95), H5446 [9JN]
——— tribute to service of soldiers of 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) during World War I and World War II (see S. Res. 677), S2968 [15JN] (see H. Res. 1187), H5684 [17JN]
Army Specialist Joseph ‘Joey’ W. Dimock II Post Office Building, Grayslake, IL: designate (see H.R. 7899), H5219 [27MY]
Benefits: ensure servicemembers granted general discharge under honorable conditions on sole basis of failure to obey lawful order to receive coronavirus vaccine is eligible for certain educational assistance (see H.R. 6671), H1112 [9FE]
——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 4223), S2519 [16MY] (see H.R. 7846), H5207 [19MY]
Blue Star Mother’s Day: designate (see S. Res. 507), S575 [8FE]
Capers, James, Jr.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 7761), H4920 [12MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda to honor Hershel W. (Woody) Williams, last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II (see S. Con. Res. 42), S3239 [12JY] (see H. Con. Res. 97), H5974 [12JY]
Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner Outpatient Clinic, Ventura, CA: designate (see H.R. 7698), H4796 [10MY]
Charles W. Lindberg Post Office, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see S. 4452), S3075 [22JN] (see H.R. 8026), H5485 [13JN]
Civil War—U.S.: award Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union Forces (see S. 3702), S786 [17FE] (see H.R. 6816), H1140 [22FE]
Coast Guard: implement new rules for merchant marine credentialing for veterans and uniformed services members (see S. 4842), S4575 [13SE]
Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System, Anchorage, AK: designate (see S. 5016), S5541 [29SE] (see H.R. 9442), H8800 [6DE]
Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act: clarify application to members of Coast Guard when not in service of Dept. of the Navy (see S. 3445), S80 [6JA]
Corporal Benjamin Desilets Post Office, Elmwood, IL: designate (see H.R. 6404), H194 [13JA]
Corporal Frank Buckles Post Office, Charles Town, WV: designate (see H.R. 8082), H5610 [15JN]
Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building, La Quinta, CA: designate (see H.R. 7988), H5409 [8JN]
Corporal Joseph Rodney Chapman Post Office, Freeport, PA: designate (see H.R. 8370), H6335 [13JY]
Cottle Centanni Post Office Building, Yorba Linda, CA: designate (see H.R. 6631), H1012 [7FE]
Courts: establish cause of action for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see H.R. 6482), H300 [25JA]
——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see S. 5130), S6779 [17NO] (see H.R. 9430), H8800 [6DE]
Credit unions: exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from definition of member business loan (see S. 3813), S1119 [10MR]
Crime: enhance penalties for convictions for conspiracy to commit telemarketing or email marketing fraud committed against veterans (see H.R. 9282), H8441 [10NO]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see S. 5089), S6695 [15NO] (see S. 5274), S7252 [15DE] (see H.R. 8736), H7716 [19AU]
Cyr, Gary A.: award Bronze Star (see H. Res. 887), H307 [28JA]
Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 826), S6470 [11OC]
Dept. of Commerce: establish grant program to facilitate training and employment of veterans for certain conservation activities (see H.R. 7431), H4396 [6AP]
Dept. of Defense: award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics (see H.R. 8686), H7556 [9AU]
——— establish task force to protect Armed Forces members, veterans, and military families from financial fraud (see H.R. 8321), H5945 [11JY]
——— list certain individuals awarded Purple Heart on website that lists individuals awarded certain military awards (see S. 4006), S1981 [5AP]
——— provide for inclusion of names of crew members of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969, on Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see H.R. 7972), H5332 [7JN]
——— provide temporary authority to appoint retired Armed Forces members to military health system positions (see H.R. 9458), H8823 [7DE]
Dept. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve benefits and services for surviving spouses who remarry (see S. 4841), S4575 [13SE]
Dept. of Defense-Dept. of Veterans Affairs Discharge Review Board Committee: establish (see S. 4545), S3340 [18JY]
Dept. of Education: award grants to States to invest in evidence-based strategies to help college students from diverse backgrounds stay engaged in education and complete degrees (see H.R. 7141), H3827 [17MR]
——— improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), consideration (see H. Res. 1224), H6334 [13JY]
——— improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 98), H6335 [13JY]
——— include full-time job with veterans or military service organization as eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 7470), H4432 [7AP]
Dept. of HHS: award grants to States to provide safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations (see S. 4412), S2968 [15JN] (see H.R. 8492), H7168 [26JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: expedite U.S. Customs and Border Protection hiring process for law enforcement positions by expanding authority to waive polygraph examinations for certain applicants (see H.R. 7287), H4005 [30MR]
——— require U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to facilitate naturalization services for noncitizen veterans who have been removed from the U.S. or are inadmissible (see H.R. 6797), H1131 [18FE]
Dept. of HUD: improve HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) by removing requirement that participating veterans be assigned case manager and expanding pool of eligible veterans (see H.R. 8313), H5940 [7JY]
——— protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income, veterans status, or military status (see S. 4485), S3160 [23JN] (see H.R. 8213), H5877 [23JN]
——— provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (see S. 5140), S6857 [29NO]
Dept. of Justice: establish Green Alert communications network throughout U.S. to help locate missing at-risk veterans and coordinate with other Federal, State, and local agencies on Green Alert plans (see H.R. 9590), H9902 [15DE]
——— reauthorize Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (see S. 3846), S1225 [16MR] (see H.R. 8166), H5733 [21JN]
Dept. of Labor: establish State Manufacturing Employment Programs to encourage employment of veterans in manufacturing positions (see H.R. 9208), H8408 [21OC]
Dept. of the Interior: implement fertility controls to manage populations of wild free-roaming horses and burros and encourage training opportunities for military veterans to assist in range management activities (see H.R. 7631), H4607 [28AP]
Dept. of Transportation: establish veterans business enterprises program (see H.R. 6527), H307 [28JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow surviving spouse of Medal of Honor recipient to receive special pension concurrently with dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 8972), H8112 [22SE]
——— allow use of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to establish small business (see H.R. 8660), H7552 [5AU]
——— authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (see H.R. 8197), H5877 [23JN]
——— authorize major medical facility projects (see H.R. 7500), H4442 [14AP]
——— authorize veterans entitled to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to use such entitlement to participate in a career transition internship program (see H.R. 9666), H9983 [21DE]
——— carry out information technology system to manage supply chains for medical facilities (see H.R. 9091), H8370 [30SE]
——— carry out pilot program for cognitive care of veterans (see H.R. 9005), H8220 [28SE]
——— carry out pilot program on food insecurity to provide grants to community-based organizations with additional resources to connect veterans with existing nutritional support programs (see H.R. 8852), H7881 [15SE]
——— carry out pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for housing loans for veterans and Armed Forces members (see H.R. 8758), H7731 [30AU]
——— carry out pilot program to improve ability of veterans to access medical care in VA medical facilities and their community by providing ability to choose health care providers (see S. 3603), S575 [8FE]
——— carry out pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans (see S. 4169), S2419 [10MY] (see H.R. 8750), H7727 [26AU]
——— carry out program for recruitment, retention, and training of providers of specialty care for women veterans (see H.R. 7508), H4442 [14AP]
——— clarify that caregivers for veterans with serious illnesses are eligible for assistance and support services (see H.R. 6596), H947 [3FE]
——— conduct certain outreach to legacy participants in program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers (see H.R. 9661), H9983 [21DE]
——— create fact sheets that compare departmental benefits and compensation to certain Social Security benefits (see H.R. 7227), H3863 [24MR]
——— develop and implement uniform application for use by any educational institution or training establishment seeking approval of course of education (see H.R. 7074), H3742 [15MR]
——— develop employee recruitment strategy that includes partnering with minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 7393), H4190 [5AP]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (see S.J. Res. 66), S7134 [13DE] (see H.J. Res. 102), H9729 [13DE]
——— eliminate Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission (see S. 4297), S2665 [24MY] (see H.R. 8332), H5974 [12JY]
——— eliminate requirement to specify effective period of transfer of Post-9/11 veterans educational assistance to dependents (see S. 3606), S612 [9FE] (see H.R. 6458), H288 [20JA]
——— ensure that certain benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating ability of servicemembers, veterans, or spouse or child of servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 7885), H5218 [27MY]
——— ensure that time served on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (H.R. 1836), consideration (see H. Res. 860), H8 [10JA]
——— ensure timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities (see H.R. 6421), H252 [19JA]
——— enter into agreement with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study incidence and mortality of cancer among Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps aircrew (see H.R. 7524), H4443 [14AP]
——— enter into contracts and agreements for payment of care in non-Dept. medical foster homes for certain veterans unable to live independently (see H.R. 7158), H3852 [18MR]
——— establish Advisory Committee on U.S. Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States (see S. 4141), S2339 [4MY]
——— establish Office of Food Security (see H.R. 8888), H7964 [19SE]
——— establish pilot program for gynecologic cancer care coordination (see H.R. 9002), H8220 [28SE]
——— establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (see S. 3548), S442 [1FE] (see H.R. 6464), H288 [20JA]
——— establish rural recruitment office to recruit health care professionals (see H.R. 7414), H4395 [6AP]
——— expand access to Veterans Community Care Program to include certain veterans seeking mental health or substance-use services and toxic-exposed veterans (see S. 5348), S9779 [21DE]
——— expand certain rehabilitation programs for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 8811), H7783 [13SE]
——— expand eligibility for homeless veterans benefits to all veterans and authorize funding for certain homeless prevention programs (see H.R. 7807), H5097 [17MY]
——— expand eligibility for supportive services for very low-income veteran families to include former members of Armed Forces Reserve components (see S. 5337), S9778 [21DE]
——— expand eligibility of veterans who may receive self-employment assistance under Veteran Readiness and Employment program (see H.R. 7369), H4126 [1AP]
——— expand Veterans Community Care Program to include health providers at certain institutions of higher learning (see H.R. 8735), H7716 [19AU]
——— extend authority for operation of regional office in Manila, Philippines (see S. 4960), S5052 [27SE]
——— extend certain educational assistance flexibilities to future declared emergencies (see H.R. 7939), H5232 [3JN]
——— extend deadline for submission of applications relative to emergency treatment furnished in non-departmental medical facilities (see H.R. 7186), H3858 [21MR]
——— extend eligibility for work-study allowance paid to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training (see H.R. 6376), H77 [12JA]
——— extend eligibility to certain Armed Forces members to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational assistance to family members (see H.R. 9360), H8647 [29NO]
——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see S. 3483), S189 [12JA]
——— formally recognize caregivers, establish certain standards relative to eligibility for caregiver programs, and temporarily extend benefits for veterans determined ineligible for such programs (see H.R. 7315), H4071 [31MR]
——— furnish headstones, markers, and medallions for graves of certain enslaved individuals and individuals who performed military functions despite ineligibility to serve in Armed Forces (see H.R. 6830), H1145 [25FE]
——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 3851), S1225 [16MR] (see H.R. 7089), H3743 [15MR]
——— furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to certain veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 7316), H4071 [31MR]
——— improve and make permanent loan guarantee for purchase of residential cooperative housing units (see H.R. 8668), H7552 [5AU]
——— improve assignment and increase number of patient advocates at medical facilities (see S. 5143), S6857 [29NO]
——— improve authority to hire psychiatrists (see H.R. 8100), H5644 [16JN]
——— improve benefits to certain individuals who served under U.S. command in Philippines forces and Philippine Scouts during World War II (see H.R. 9081), H8316 [29SE]
——— improve certain programs for home and community based services for veterans (see S. 3854), S1225 [16MR] (see H.R. 6823), H1145 [25FE]
——— improve coordination between Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration on claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma (see H.R. 7335), H4072 [31MR]
——— improve eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through Veterans Community Care program (see H.R. 6647), H1074 [8FE]
——— improve hearings before Board of Veterans’ Appeals regarding claims involving military sexual trauma (see H.R. 6961), H1329 [7MR]
——— improve laws relative to administration of certain benefits payable to survivors of deceased veterans (see H.R. 7050), H1423 [9MR]
——— improve method of determining effects of closure or disapproval of educational institution on individuals who do not transfer credits from such institution (see H.R. 6604), H975 [4FE]
——— improve methods for identifying health care providers ineligible to participate in Veterans Community Care Program (see H.R. 7277), H3970 [29MR]
——— improve process to determine whether educational institutions meet requirements relative to percentage of students who receive educational assistance (see S. 4458), S3159 [23JN] (see H.R. 8198), H5877 [23JN]
——— improve program for direct housing loans made to Native American veterans (see S. 4505), S3239 [12JY]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (see S. 3541), S442 [1FE] (see H.R. 6659), H1112 [9FE]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), consideration (see H. Res. 950), H1174 [28FE]
——— improve rate of payments provided for beneficiary travel (see H.R. 9126), H8378 [4OC]
——— improve services provided for families of disabled veterans and provide access to Federal, State, and local resources (see S. 4276), S2620 [19MY]
——— improve VA Work-Study program (see H.R. 9379), H8707 [1DE]
——— improve Veterans Benefits Administration quality assurance program (see H.R. 7436), H4431 [7AP]
——— improve workforce (see S. 4156), S2358 [5MY] (see H.R. 8017), H5446 [9JN]
——— include services relative to mental health and neurological disorders in family caregiver program (see S. 3964), S1867 [30MR]
——— increase amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients (see H.R. 8973), H8112 [22SE]
——— increase amount paid to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (see S. 4721), S3861 [2AU]
——— increase mileage rate offered through beneficiary travel program for health related travel (see S. 5144), S6857 [29NO] (see H.R. 8398), H6679 [15JY]
——— increase monthly housing stipends paid under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program for certain individuals enrolled in distance learning educational programs (see H.R. 9365), H8673 [30NO]
——— increase rate for allowances based on mileage for beneficiary travel (see S. 4838), S4575 [13SE] (see H.R. 8854), H7881 [15SE]
——— increase rate of pay for certain nurses and physician assistants (see S. 3820), S1119 [10MR]
——— limit copayments for contraceptives (see S. 4700), S3860 [2AU]
——— make certain improvements in mental health care (see H.R. 6411), H216 [18JA]
——— make certain improvements relative to mental health and suicide prevention outreach to minority veterans (see S. 5181), S6962 [5DE]
——— make certain improvements relative to transmission of disability benefits questionnaire data (see H.R. 7188), H3858 [21MR]
——— make permanent authority to make grants for transportation of highly rural veterans to medical care (see H.R. 9117), H8371 [30SE]
——— make permanent authority to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing (see S. 4958), S5052 [27SE] (see H.R. 7753), H4919 [12MY]
——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of Veterans Health Administration employees (H.R. 1948), consideration (see H. Res. 1518), H9851 [14DE]
——— modify definition of spouse and surviving spouse to include all individuals lawfully married (see S. 4308), S2708 [25MY]
——— modify eligibility requirements for entities that provide case management services to homeless veterans (see H.R. 6677), H1112 [9FE]
——— modify information technology systems to provide for automatic processing of claims for certain temporary disability ratings (see H.R. 7256), H3895 [28MR]
——— permanently authorize use of certain funds to improve flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 8003), H5445 [9JN]
——— prohibit from replacing physician anesthesiologists with certified registered nurse anesthetists under departmental health care system (see H.R. 7048), H1423 [9MR]
——— prohibit imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans (see S. 4951), S5051 [27SE] (see H.R. 7589), H4510 [26AP]
——— promote assistance from recognized entities for individuals who file certain claims (see S. 4975), S5225 [28SE] (see H.R. 9017), H8221 [28SE]
——— promote programs relative to training and rehabilitation for veterans with service-connected disabilities (see S. 4319), S2751 [26MY]
——— provide burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care (see S. 4922), S4969 [22SE] (see H.R. 7176), H3858 [21MR]
——— provide coverage for boxing-based exercise classes for veterans diagnosed with certain movement disorders (see H.R. 6774), H1130 [18FE]
——— provide eligibility for veterans benefits for individuals who served in U.S. merchant marine in Southeast Asia theater of operations during Vietnam Era (see H.R. 8925), H8010 [20SE]
——— provide eligibility to certain individuals who receive sole survivorship discharges for educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 7746), H4919 [12MY]
——— provide for automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system (H.R. 4673), consideration (see H. Res. 860), H8 [10JA]
——— provide for equitable restoration of eligibility for provision of memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable (see H.R. 6695), H1113 [9FE]
——— provide for peer support specialists for claimants who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see S. 4441), S3075 [22JN]
——— provide for policy on medicinal cannabis (see H.R. 6991), H1373 [8MR]
——— provide for retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma (see H.R. 9164), H8390 [11OC]
——— provide grants to certain veteran service organizations affected by coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 6672), H1112 [9FE]
——— recognize nurse registries for purposes of Veterans Community Care Program (see H.R. 9354), H8594 [22NO]
——— reduce claims backlog and provide veterans with timelier access to benefits (see H.R. 7556), H4453 [21AP]
——— repay estates of deceased beneficiaries for certain benefits paid and misused by fiduciaries of such beneficiaries (see S. 3994), S1980 [5AP]
——— repeal copayment requirement for recipients of payments or allowances for beneficiary travel to medical appointments (see S. 4565), S3542 [20JY]
——— report on Veterans Benefit Administration Warrior Training Advancement Course (see H.R. 9283), H8441 [10NO]
——— request President and direct Sec. of Veterans Affairs to transmit documents to House of Representatives on veterans wait times to receive health and specialty care appointments (see H. Res. 1379), H8065 [21SE]
——— require lactation space in each medical center (see S. 4580), S3611 [21JY]
——— restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program in cases of institution closure or educational program disapproval (see S. 4089), S2154 [26AP] (see H.R. 7243), H3895 [28MR]
——— revise rules for approval of commercial driver education programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance (see S. 4766), S4044 [4AU]
——— seek agreement with nongovernmental entity to conduct audit of health care system (see H.R. 6675), H1112 [9FE]
——— shorten timeframe for claims by beneficiaries and payment of benefits under life insurance programs and improve management of undisbursed life insurance benefits (see S. 4646), S3743 [27JY]
——— shorten timeframe for designation of benefits under life insurance programs and improve treatment of undisbursed life insurance benefits (see H.R. 8260), H5929 [1JY]
——— support Tribal and national cemeteries, allow designation of green burial sections, ban burial of criminals, and expand national cemeteries (see S. 4949), S5051 [27SE]
——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (see H.R. 7968), H5332 [7JN]
——— update appraisal requirements for certain guaranteed home loans (see S. 4208), S2493 [12MY] (see H.R. 7735), H4919 [12MY]
——— update certain terminology relative to marriage under laws administered (see H.R. 6849), H1146 [25FE]
——— update payment system to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance to foreign institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7375), H4152 [4AP]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve benefits and services for surviving spouses who remarry (see H.R. 9287), H8441 [10NO]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 4759), S3919 [3AU] (see H.R. 8238), H5922 [28JN]
District of Columbia: recognize residents who are active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families deserve full participation in Government through statehood (see H. Res. 1140), H5214 [24MY]
——— recognize service of veterans, condemn denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for resident veterans and their families, and call for statehood (see H. Res. 1461), H8441 [10NO]
District of Columbia Servicemembers and Veterans Post Office, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 7873), H5214 [24MY]
Drugs: increase number of cannabis manufacturers registered under Controlled Substances Act for legitimate research purposes and allow VA health care providers to recommend federally-approved cannabis clinical trials (see H.R. 9679), H10055 [22DE]
Dye, Christopher J.: tribute (see H. Res. 1108), H4920 [12MY]
FAA: eliminate restriction on veterans concurrently serving in Offices of Administrator and Deputy Administrator (see S. 3785), S1059 [8MR]
——— establish pilot program to provide flight training services to veterans (see S. 4045), S2091 [7AP]
Federal agencies and departments: require training for employees of agencies that award less than 3 percent of prime contracts to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans (see S. 5076), S6667 [14NO]
Federal employees: prioritize hiring for positions within U.S. diplomatic, defense, intelligence, and security agencies (see H.R. 8705), H7707 [12AU]
Fleet Reserve Association: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 6663), H1112 [9FE]
GAO: report on availability of affordable housing for veterans who have or are participating in any program administered by Dept. of Veterans Affairs Homeless Programs Office (see H.R. 6810), H1139 [22FE]
Gold Star Families Day: establish as legal public holiday (see S. 3734), S950 [2MR]
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (see S. Res. 761), S4575 [13SE] (see H. Res. 1030), H4191 [5AP]
Gold Star Father’s Day: designate (see H. Res. 1190), H5733 [21JN]
GSA: allow Dept. of Veterans Affairs to lease space for preventive health fitness programs (see H.R. 6356), H8 [10JA]
Guerra, Raul: extend condolences to friends and family of fallen Naval reservist and journalist during Vietnamese Conflict, honor courage and character, and commend efforts to return remains to U.S. (see H. Res. 1186), H5645 [16JN]
Harold Billow Post Office Building, Mount Joy, PA: designate (see H.R. 8944), H8065 [21SE]
Hmong Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong people in recognition of their highly distinguished service in Vietnam war and fight against communism (see H.R. 8110), H5644 [16JN]
House of Representatives: prohibit consideration of certain bills or joint resolutions relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs mortgage loan fees (see H. Res. 1408), H8316 [29SE]
Housing: make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options (see H.R. 8616), H7538 [29JY]
Immigration: extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with U.S. Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities (see H.R. 6501), H301 [25JA]
——— prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home (see H.R. 7946), H5233 [3JN]
——— prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home (H.R. 7946), consideration (see H. Res. 1508), H8799 [6DE]
Information technology: improve cybersecurity practices and digital literacy among veterans (see S. 4493), S3160 [23JN] (see H.R. 8215), H5877 [23JN]
International Franchise Association: anniversary of VetFran program (see H. Res. 1139), H5214 [24MY]
John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office, Cincinnati, OH: designate (see S. 3482), S189 [12JA]
Korea, Republic of: celebrate U.S. alliance and dedication of Wall of Remembrance at Korean War Veterans Memorial (see S. Res. 750), S4214 [6AU] (see H. Res. 1321), H7708 [12AU]
Korean War: acknowledge courage and sacrifice of veterans of Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans (see H. Res. 1459), H8441 [10NO]
Leonard G. ‘Bud’ Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, Toms River, NJ: designate (see H.R. 7944), H5233 [3JN]
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr., VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN: designate (see H.R. 6863), H1175 [28FE]
Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 1146), H5220 [27MY]
Marshall Islands: formally apologize for U.S. nuclear legacy and affirm importance of free association between U.S. and Marshall Islands (see S.J. Res. 40), S875 [1MR] (see H.J. Res. 73), H1207 [1MR]
Mental health: address high prevalence of mental health conditions and substance use disorders by making historic financial investments and acknowledging mental health as priority equal to physical health (see S. Res. 518), S786 [17FE]
Military Women’s Memorial: anniversary (see H. Res. 1497), H8648 [29NO]
Miller, Doris: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6990), H1373 [8MR]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 745), S4045 [4AU]
National American Indian Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 6402), H194 [13JA]
National Archives and Records Administration: establish Missing Armed Forces Personnel Records Collection (see S. 5203), S7034 [7DE]
——— reduce funding if National Personnel Records Center fails to resolve veterans personnel record backlog (see H.R. 7616), H4607 [28AP]
——— submit plan to Congress to eliminate records backlog at National Personnel Records Center (see S. 4816), S4541 [12SE] (see H.R. 7337), H4072 [31MR]
National Guard: include State active duty in calculation of creditable service for members (see S. 4379), S2910 [13JN]
National Poppy Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1457), H8441 [10NO]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 703), S3239 [12JY] (see H. Res. 1206), H5919 [24JN]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 703), S3239 [12JY] (see H. Res. 1206), H5919 [24JN]
National Veterans Small Business Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1453), H8422 [31OC]
National Warrior Call Day: designate (see S. Res. 754), S4514 [8SE]
National Wreaths Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 859), S6999 [6DE] (see H. Res. 1524), H9853 [14DE]
Neal Kenneth Todd Post Office, Akeley, MN: designate (see S. 5225), S7070 [8DE]
Oklahoma City (U.S.S.): recognize service of Los Angeles-class attack submarine and crew who served U.S. with valor and bravery (see S. Res. 681), S2968 [15JN] (see H. Res. 1143), H5220 [27MY]
Patent and Trademark Office: require satellite offices to conduct outreach to increase patent system participation by women, people of color, veterans, individual inventors, and other underrepresented groups (see H.R. 8697), H7557 [9AU]
PFC Jang Ho Kim Post Office Building, Placentia, CA: designate (see H.R. 6630), H1012 [7FE]
Private Felix Z. Longoria Veterans’ Memorial Post Office, Three Rivers, TX: designate (see H.R. 8529), H7254 [27JY]
Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic, French Camp, CA: designate (see H.R. 6722), H1122 [15FE]
Ryan J. Cummings Post Office, Crystal Lake, IL: designate (see S. 3753), S990 [3MR]
Ryan J. Cummings Post Office Building, Crystal Lake, IL: designate (see H.R. 6917), H1301 [3MR]
Samuel Ballton Post Office, Greenlawn, NY: designate (see H.R. 7371), H4126 [1AP]
SBA: codify Boots to Business Program (see S. 3564), S497 [2FE]
——— extend transfer date for verification of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 8942), H8065 [21SE]
Schools: prioritize hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 8192), H5822 [22JN]
Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building, Seminole, OK: designate (see S. 4032), S2091 [7AP] (see H.R. 7417), H4395 [6AP]
SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office, Peachtree City, GA: designate (see H.R. 9383), H8708 [1DE]
Sgt. Nickolas Mueller Post Office Building, Kaukauna, WI: designate (see H.R. 9547), H9852 [14DE]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 633), S2519 [16MY]
Social customs: replace term ‘‘Thank you for your service’’ with ‘‘Thank you for our freedom’’ to honor Armed Forces members and veterans (see H. Res. 1405), H8316 [29SE]
Staff Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building, Owasso, OK: designate (see S. 3804), S1118 [10MR]
Sy Kaplan Veterans Center, Palm Desert, CA: designate (see H.R. 7925), H5227 [31MY]
Taxation: allow individuals to designate overpayments of income tax as contributions and make additional contributions to Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund (see H.R. 9288), H8441 [10NO]
——— provide tax credit for qualified special law enforcement officers employed to patrol schools (see H.R. 7954), H5332 [7JN]
——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans receiving certain educational assistance (see H.R. 6684), H1113 [9FE]
——— qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for low-income housing tax credit (see S. 5108), S6740 [16NO] (see H.R. 9313), H8541 [16NO]
Toxic Exposure Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 737), S3862 [2AU]
U.S. Marine Corporal Ronald R. Payne Jr., Post Office, Lakeland, FL: designate (see H.R. 7638), H4707 [29AP]
Veterans Day: observance (see H. Res. 1460), H8441 [10NO]
Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building, Schaumburg, IL: designate (see H.R. 6386), H78 [12JA]
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H3864 [24MR]
West Los Angeles Leasing Act: amend relative to definition of land use revenue (see S. 3887), S1270 [21MR] (see H.R. 7184), H3858 [21MR]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S2893 [9JN]
World War II: anniversary of Solomon Islands campaign, including battles of Guadalcanal and Ironbottom Sound (see H. Res. 1320), H7707 [12AU]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to North Platte Canteen in North Platte, NE (see S. 3750), S990 [3MR] (see H.R. 7788), H5009 [16MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to those who served in U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (see S. 4193), S2492 [12MY] (see H.R. 7759), H4920 [12MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their crucial role in Allied forces success in Europe and example they set as first Black armored unit (see H.R. 6788), H1130 [18FE]
Cloture motions
Dept. of Education: improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), House amendment, S3627 [25JY], S3731 [27JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), S2887 [9JN], S2907 [13JN], S2951 [15JN]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), motion to proceed, S2729 [26MY], S2801 [7JN]
Histories
Bataan Death March: Mindy Kotler Smith, American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Memorial Society, E377 [11AP]
Letters
Andrew K. Baker Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Middleburg, FL: Danette J. Hernandez, VFW, H8444 [14NO]
——— Jerry Brandt, American Legion, H8444 [14NO]
——— John Raber, DAV, H8445 [14NO]
——— several Senators and Representatives, H8445 [14NO]
Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner Outpatient Clinic, Ventura, CA: Autrey B. James, Jr., American Legion Dept. of California, H7940 [19SE]
——— Dawn M. Napier, VFW Dept. of California, H7940 [19SE]
——— Michael Kerr, Daniel Contreras, and Gerald G. Wilson, Jr., DAV Dept. of California, H7941 [19SE]
Col. Gail S. Halvorsen ‘‘Candy Bomber’’ Veterans Center, Orem, UT: Jerry Estes, DAV, Dept. of Utah, H4995 [16MY]
——— Terry Schow and Gary McKay, American Legion, Utah, H4995 [16MY]
——— Utah congressional delegation, H4995 [16MY]
——— VFW, Dept. of Utah, H4994 [16MY]
Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act: Deborah Davis, American Legion, H9960 [21DE]
——— Pamela F. Beale, DAV Dept. of Alaska, H9960 [21DE]
——— several Members of Congress, H9960 [21DE]
——— Troy D. Eck, VFW Dept. of Alaska, H9960 [21DE]
Corporal Jerry K. Crump VA Clinic, Forest City, NC: Jim Quinlan, American Legion, H8446 [14NO]
——— Russell Chambers, VFW, H8446 [14NO]
——— Vertis R. Richardson III, DAV, H8446 [14NO]
Dept. of Justice Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program reauthorization: Loretta Rush, Conference of Chief Justices and Karl Hade, Conference of State Court Administrators, H8620 [29NO]
——— Patrick Yoes, National Fraternal Order of Police, H8620 [29NO]
——— several organizations, H8621 [29NO]
Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act: Taryn-Janae Wilcox-Olson, Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs, H260 [20JA]
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act: John B. Wells, Military-Veterans Advocacy, Inc., H51 [12JA]
——— John Kamin, American Legion, H51 [12JA]
——— Julian Cardinale, National Guard Association of the U.S., H51 [12JA]
Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: Bob Carey, Independence Fund (organization), H1229 [2MR]
——— several veterans and military organizations, H1228 [2MR]
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr., VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN: Brian Walker, John Scott, and Kapell Eugene, VFW, Dept. of Tennessee, H8451 [14NO]
——— Kapell Eugene, VFW, Dept. of Tennessee, H8451 [14NO]
——— Larry V. Kersey, American Legion, Dept. of Tennessee, H8450 [14NO]
——— Michael L. Harman II, DAV, Dept. of Tennessee, H8451 [14NO]
——— Senators Blackburn and Hagerty, H8451 [14NO]
——— several Representatives, H8451 [14NO]
Provide eligibility to certain individuals who receive sole survivorship discharges for educational assistance under Dept. of Veterans Affairs Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program: Representative David P. Joyce, H9967 [21DE]
Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic, French Camp, CA: Dawn M. Napier, VFW, H8448 [14NO]
——— Jere Romano, American Legion, H8448 [14NO]
——— Michael Kerr, Daniel Contreras, and Gerald G. Wilson, Jr., DAV, H8449 [14NO]
——— several Representatives, H8448 [14NO]
Sy Kaplan Veterans Center, Palm Desert, CA: Dawn M. Napier, VFW, Dept. of California, H8456 [14NO]
——— Jere Romano, American Legion, Dept. of California, H8456 [14NO]
——— Nancy Casey, DAV, Dept. of California, H8456 [14NO]
——— several Representatives, H8456 [14NO]
Tribute to Paul J. Ianni: Brice H. Barnes, E549 [24MY]
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Radar Station Veterans Monument Association dedication of Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, monument to honor veterans who served on radar stations during Cold War: James E. Muecke, H9697 [13DE]
VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research (VIPER) Act: Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (organization), H8462 [14NO]
——— Laurel Stine, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, H8463 [14NO]
——— Mike Martin, Association of VA Psychologist Leaders, H8462 [14NO]
——— several individuals, H8463 [14NO]
Lists
Votes recorded by proxy on Bost motion to commit S. 3373, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H6289 [13JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on Bost motion to recommit H.R. 4673, Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act, H269 [20JA]
Votes recorded by proxy on Brownley amendment to H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H1257 [2MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on Escobar amendment to H.R. 4673, Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act, H268 [20JA]
Votes recorded by proxy on Fitzgerald motion to recommit H.R. 1836, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, H63 [12JA]
Votes recorded by proxy on Gonzalez of Texas amendment to H.R. 7946, Veteran Service Recognition Act, H8772 [6DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 860, consideration of H.R. 1836, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, H31 [11JA]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 860, consideration of H.R. 4673, Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act, H31 [11JA]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 950, consideration of H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H1199 [1MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1224, consideration of S. 3373, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H5993 [13JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1508, consideration of H.R. 7946, Veteran Service Recognition Act, H8762 [6DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1518, consideration of H.R. 1948, VA Employee Fairness Act, H9752 [14DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 91, Private First Class Barrett Lyle Austin Post Office Building, Easley, SC, H4896 [12MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 92, Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office, Pickens, SC, H4897 [12MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 203, Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building, Houston, TX, H6611 [14JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 207, Command Sergeant Major Lawrence E. ‘Rabbit’ Kennedy Post Office Building, Amory, MS, H4898 [12MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 1836, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, H64 [12JA]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 1948, VA Employee Fairness Act, H9883 [15DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 2250, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act, H8576 [17NO]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 2521, Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs (DOULA for VA) Act, H8702 [1DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 2724, Dept. of Veterans Affairs peer support specialists for claimants who are survivors of military sexual trauma, H5169 [18MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H1284 [3MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 4673, Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act, H269 [20JA]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 5738, Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act, H5141 [18MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 5754, Patient Advocate Tracker Act, H5083 [17MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6064, Dept. of Veterans Affairs agreement with National Academies to review exams of individuals who submit claims for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma, H5143 [18MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6376, Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act, H5086 [17MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6386, Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building, Schaumburg, IL, H4845 [11MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6604, Veterans Eligible To Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act, H5083 [17MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6961, improve hearings before Board of Veterans’ Appeals regarding claims involving military sexual trauma, H5142 [18MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7335, MST Claims Coordination Act, H5141 [18MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7337, Access for Veterans to Records Act, H6610 [14JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7375, update Dept. of Veterans Affairs payment system to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance to foreign institutions of higher education, H5085 [17MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7500, Dept. of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects, H5082 [17MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7939, Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act, H10038 [22DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7946, Veteran Service Recognition Act, H8773 [6DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 8888, Food Security for All Veterans Act, H8277 [29SE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Miller-Meeks amendment to H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H1256 [2MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on Moore of Alabama amendment to H.R. 1836, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, H62 [12JA]
Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 860, consideration of H.R. 1836, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, H30 [11JA]
Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 860, consideration of H.R. 4673, Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act, H30 [11JA]
Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 950, consideration of H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H1198 [1MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1224, consideration of S. 3373, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H5991 [13JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1518, consideration of H.R. 1948, VA Employee Fairness Act, H9752 [14DE]
Votes recorded by proxy on Ruiz amendment to H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H1283 [3MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on Ryan amendment to H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H1283 [3MR]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 321, ‘Six Triple Eight’ Congressional Gold Medal Act, H1171 [28FE]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 1872, U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act, H4835 [11MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 2102, Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans in Combat Environments (SERVICE) Act, H5172 [18MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 2514, Col. Gail S. Halvorsen ‘‘Candy Bomber’’ Veterans Center, Orem, UT, H5081 [17MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 2533, Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act, H5171 [18MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 2794, Supporting Families of the Fallen Act, H8278 [29SE]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3373, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H6290 [13JY]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3846, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program reauthorization, H8644 [29NO]
Votes recorded by proxy on S. 4089, Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act, H5169 [18MY]
Votes recorded by proxy on Takano amendment to H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H1255 [2MR]
Motions
Dept. of Education: improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), S3596 [21JY], S3731 [27JY], S3846, S3848, S3850 [2AU], H6024 [13JY]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (S. 3846), S7185 [14DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that time served on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (H.R. 1836), H62 [12JA]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), S2729 [26MY]
——— provide for automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system (H.R. 4673), H268 [20JA]
Notices
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3304, Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities (AUTO) for Veterans Act, H8217 [28SE]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3544, Computers for Veterans and Students (COVS) Act, H5973 [12JY]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 4601, Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act, H8645 [29NO]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 4772, VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act, H8645 [29NO]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 5918, repay Armed Forces members for certain contributions made towards Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program, H8217 [28SE]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 6376, Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act, H5007 [16MY], H5095 [17MY], H5875 [23JN]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 6604, Veterans Eligible To Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act, H5007 [16MY]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7158, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, H8645 [29NO]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7735, Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act, H7781 [13SE]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7739, Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act, H7782 [13SE]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 8260, Faster Payments to Veterans’ Survivors Act, H7782 [13SE]
Prayers
Prayer for Allied landing at Normandy on D-Day: Franklin D. Roosevelt, S2792 [6JN]
Proclamations
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: Fall River County, SD, Commissioners, E194 [1MR]
Remarks in House
Alce, Alvin L.: Purple Heart recipient, E852 [12AU]
Amacker, Wolf: 82d Airborne Division Hall of Fame inductee, E984 [28SE]
Andrew Gomer Williams Post Office Building, Butler, PA: designate (H.R. 7514), H9671, H9672 [12DE]
Andrew K. Baker Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Middleburg, FL: designate (S. 2159), H8444–H8446 [14NO]
Angelo Joseph Camarato Foundation, Inc.: grand opening, E969 [22SE]
Army: anniversary of 1st Mission Support Command Army Reserve, E99 [3FE]
——— commemorate anniversary and honor Aaron Bank for role in establishing U.S. Army Special Forces (H. Con. Res. 95), E603 [9JN]
——— tribute to 801st Engineer Construction Co., of 397th Engineer Battalion, E715 [12JY]
Army Specialist Joseph ‘Joey’ W. Dimock II Post Office Building, Grayslake, IL: designate (H.R. 7899), H8485, H8486 [14NO]
Baillio, Katie: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1118 [7NO]
Baytown, TX: anniversary of VFW Robert R. Tuck Post 912, E217 [7MR]
Bedford, TX: American Legion Post No. 379 recipient of Texas historical marker, E627 [15JN]
Benefits: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 7846), H7767, H7768 [13SE], H7814 [14SE]
Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (H.R. 203), H5959 [12JY]
Blow, Paul: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E1108 [3NO]
Boscawen, NH: anniversary of New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, E977 [26SE]
Bradford, Bryan: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E105 [3FE]
Brill, John J.: Florida 16th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E955 [20SE]
Buffalo, NY: grand opening of WNY Heroes, Inc., new office, E1227 [7DE]
——— tribute to Gabriel A. Rodriguez American Legion Post No. 1928, E414 [27AP]
——— unveiling of African-American Veterans Monument, E962 [21SE], E1353 [23DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda to honor Hershel W. (Woody) Williams, last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II (S. Con. Res. 42), H5980, H6025 [13JY]
Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner Outpatient Clinic, Ventura, CA: designate (H.R. 7698), H7940–H7942 [19SE]
Carney, Lawrence (Rex): New York State Senate Liberty Medal recipient, E515 [17MY]
Carthage, NC: anniversary of American Legion Post 12, E649 [21JN]
Cedarville, MI: Great Lakes Boat Building School recipient of Michigan Veteran-Friendly Schools Program Bronze-Level Veteran-Friendly School award, E339 [1AP]
Charles W. Lindberg Post Office, Minneapolis, MN: designate (H.R. 8026), H9665, H9666 [12DE]
Christman, John: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E549 [24MY]
Chumbley, Tracy S.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1300 [15DE]
Civil War—U.S.: award Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union Forces (H.R. 6816), E168 [22FE]
Clinton Township, MI: tribute to Vietnam Veterans of America (organization) chapter 154, E1300 [15DE]
Col. Gail S. Halvorsen ‘‘Candy Bomber’’ Veterans Center, Orem, UT: designate (S. 2514), H4994–H4996 [16MY]
Collier, Dewey R., II: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1117 [7NO]
Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System, Anchorage, AK: designate (S. 5016), H9959–H9961 [21DE]
Columbia International University: anniversary, E997 [29SE]
Command Sergeant Major Lawrence E. ‘Rabbit’ Kennedy Post Office Building, Amory, MS: designate (H.R. 207), H4789, H4790 [10MY]
——— designate (H.R. 207), unanimous-consent request, H4896 [12MY]
Committee on Veterans Affairs (House): reauthorize Women Veterans Task Force, H6868 [19JY]
Congress: accomplishments of 117th Congress, H8364 [30SE]
Cooper, Charles S.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1117 [7NO]
Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building, La Quinta, CA: designate (H.R. 7988), H9664, H9665 [12DE]
Corporal Jeffrey Robert Standfest Post Office Building, St. Clair, MI: designate (H.R. 3613), H321, H322 [1FE]
Corporal Jerry K. Crump VA Clinic, Forest City, NC: designate (H.R. 5481), H8446, H8447 [14NO]
Corporal Joseph Rodney Chapman Post Office, Freeport, PA: designate (H.R. 8370), H6613 [14JY]
Courts: establish cause of action for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC, H1233 [2MR]
Crittendon, Bryan: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1116 [7NO]
Culver, Harold: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E108 [3FE]
Cutler, Josiah: Ann Arbor, MI, Forest Hill Cemetery memorial plaque honoree, E648 [21JN]
Daily, David W.: Florida 16th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E955 [20SE]
D’Aleo, Anthony G.: Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame inductee, H8509 [16NO]
DAV: anniversary, E604 [9JN]
Dept. of Defense: clarify Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency authority to use outside resources, H6340 [13JY]
——— conduct study on veterans exposed to herbicide agents in Panama Canal Zone, H1257 [2MR]
——— develop plan to reimburse servicemembers and veterans who expended personal funds to evacuate former translators, interpreters, security contractors, pilots, and other Afghan allies out of Afghanistan, H6264 [13JY]
——— establish grant program to study use of psychedelic treatments for veterans and servicemembers with post-traumatic stress disorder, H6264 [13JY]
——— establish Interagency Task Force on Financial Fraud to protect servicemembers, veterans, and military families from financial fraud, H6340 [13JY]
——— establish process for testing and evaluation of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization Program by Operational Test and Evaluation, H826 [2FE]
——— establish voluntary pilot program to provide secure storage or safety devices for personally owned firearms for purpose of suicide prevention, H6305 [13JY]
——— provide budget information for incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits, H1280 [3MR]
——— rename Troops-to-Teachers program as Veterans-to-Classrooms program and expand eligibility requirements, H6628 [15JY], E730 [14JY]
——— report on implementation of on-site per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances destruction technologies and extend moratorium on per- and polyfluoroalkyl incineration, H6304, H6305 [13JY]
——— report on spread of malign disinformation within military ranks, H6280, H6281 [13JY]
——— report to Congress on sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on military installations other than firefighting foam and whether to expand eligibility for VA registry to individuals exposed to PFAS, H1279 [3MR]
Dept. of Education: improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), H6001–H6025 [13JY], H6612 [14JY], H7414–H7416 [29JY]
——— improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), consideration (H. Res. 1224), H5983–H5993 [13JY], E789 [27JY]
——— improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 98), H6025 [13JY]
Dept. of HHS: include support of veterans, particularly homeless veterans, as allowable purpose for States to use Community Services Block Grant Program funding, H4950, H4951 [13MY]
——— provide recovery by individuals who were stationed, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune, NC, H1192, H1193 [1MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: propose and implement regulations relative to deportation of noncitizen veterans, tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and return certain eligible deported veterans, H8770, H8771 [6DE]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (S. 3846), H8618–H8622 [29NO]
Dept. of Labor: ensure that veterans are eligible for career and training services, H5055 [17MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: add report on feasibility of modifying individual longitudinal exposure record system used to register toxic exposure of military personnel to include members of National Guard, H1244 [2MR]
——— address traffic hazards at entrance of Western New York National Cemetery, H4811 [11MY]
——— allow for electronic request of certain records (H.R. 5916), H7769, H7770 [13SE], H7795, H7814 [14SE]
——— allow veterans additional 24-hour period to notify VA when receiving care at non-VA facility, H1241 [2MR]
——— Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission funding, H6895–H6897 [20JY]
——— authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (H.R. 8197), E664 [23JN]
——— authorize major medical facility projects (H.R. 7500), H4996, H4997 [16MY]
——— authorize to send electronic notice to claimants, H1233 [2MR]
——— award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans through county or Tribal veterans service officers, H1231 [2MR]
——— award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans through county or Tribal veterans service officers (H.R. 4601), H8602–H8604 [29NO], H8696 [1DE]
——— call for Federal review of Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove, H7080 [26JY]
——— carry out program to provide technical assistance to States and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes for development of veteran suicide prevention activities (H.R. 5317), H5197 [19MY]
——— classify veterans who participated in cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on Marshall Islands as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities, H1235 [2MR], H5835 [23JN]
——— concede exposure to airborne hazards and toxins from burn pits under certain circumstances, H6022 [13JY]
——— conduct awareness campaign on types of fertility treatments, procedures, and services available to veterans under VA medical benefits package, H6584 [14JY]
——— consider mass texting as way to notify veterans about VA services, H265, H266 [20JA]
——— coordinate with Dept. of Defense to establish guidelines for training active duty personnel on awareness of potential risks of toxic exposure and ways to prevent such exposures during combat, H1240 [2MR]
——— develop and implement uniform application for use by any educational institution or training establishment seeking approval of course of education, H7766 [13SE], H9967 [21DE]
——— Electronic Health Record system funding, H6852 [19JY]
——— eliminate Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission (H.R. 8332), H6897 [20JY]
——— ensure certain medical facilities have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances or medications (H.R. 2591), H904 [2FE]
——— ensure that time served on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (H.R. 1836), H50–H64 [12JA], H225 [19JA], H4951 [13MY]
——— ensure that time served on active duty for training qualifies for educational assistance under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (H.R. 1836), consideration (H. Res. 860), H23–H31 [11JA]
——— enter agreement with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review exams of individuals who submit claims for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma (H.R. 6064), H5108, H5109 [18MY]
——— enter into contracts and agreements for payment of care in non-Dept. medical foster homes for certain veterans unable to live independently (H.R. 7158), H8607–H8609 [29NO], H8696 [1DE], E1213 [5DE]
——— establish Advisory Committee on U.S. Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States, H6583 [14JY]
——— establish Office of Food Security (H.R. 8888), H8181–H8184 [28SE]
——— establish pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans (H.R. 2521), H8600–H8602 [29NO]
——— establish presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with exposure to certain airborne hazards, H1233 [2MR], H6019 [13JY]
——— establish procedures to determine presumptions of service connection based on toxic exposure, H6020 [13JY]
——— establish registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations, H1232 [2MR]
——— establish Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program (H.R. 6273), H224 [19JA]
——— expand automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system to those who were discharged within certain period, H266, H267 [20JA]
——— expand eligibility of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to National Guard members who perform certain full-time duty, H60, H61 [12JA], H225 [19JA]
——— expand eligibility of veterans who may receive self-employment assistance under Veteran Readiness and Employment program, H7766 [13SE], H9966 [21DE]
——— extend certain benefits provided under educational assistance programs during coronavirus pandemic (H.R. 5545), H225 [19JA]
——— extend certain educational assistance flexibilities to future declared emergencies (H.R. 7939), H7760–H7768 [13SE], H7814 [14SE]
——— extend certain educational assistance flexibilities to future declared emergencies (H.R. 7939), Senate amendment, H9961–H9968 [21DE]
——— extend eligibility for work-study allowance paid to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training (H.R. 6376), H5000, H5001 [16MY]
——— furnish Vet Center counseling and mental health services to veterans and Armed Forces members using certain educational benefits, H5852 [23JN]
——— furnish Vet Center counseling and mental health services to veterans and Armed Forces members using certain educational benefits (H.R. 4233), H4951 [13MY]
——— improve ability of veterans to electronically submit complaints about delivery of health care services (H.R. 5754), H4997 [16MY]
——— improve and expand Solid Start program (S. 1198), H7886 [19SE], H8186–H8190 [28SE], H8280 [29SE]
——— improve application and review process for clothing allowance claims submitted by veterans (H.R. 4772), H8604, H8605 [29NO], H8696 [1DE]
——— improve breast imaging services, create telemammography pilot program, and expand veterans’ access to clinical trials (S. 2533), H5112–H5115 [18MY]
——— improve coordination between Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration on claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma (H.R. 7335), H5105–H5107 [18MY]
——— improve hearings before Board of Veterans’ Appeals regarding claims involving military sexual trauma (H.R. 6961), H5107, H5108 [18MY]
——— improve management of information technology projects and investments (H.R. 2250), H8467–H8469 [14NO]
——— improve method of determining effects of closure or disapproval of educational institution on individuals who do not transfer credits from such institution (H.R. 6604), H4997–H4999 [16MY]
——— improve methods for identifying health care providers ineligible to participate in Veterans Community Care Program (H.R. 7277), H8465–H8467 [14NO], H8566 [17NO]
——— improve process to determine whether educational institutions meet requirements relative to percentage of students who receive educational assistance (S. 4458), H7704 [12AU]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, H5983–H5990, H6001–H6025 [13JY], H6612 [14JY], H7414–H7416 [29JY]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), H1211, H1219–H1246, H1257, H1258 [2MR], H1279–H1284 [3MR], H3751 [16MR], H4951 [13MY], H5555 [15JN], H5633 [16JN], H5981 [13JY], H9732 [14DE], E215 [3MR]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), consideration (H. Res. 950), H1187–H1199 [1MR]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), Senate amendment, H5719 [21JN], H5835 [23JN]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (S. 3541), H1188, H1189, H1192, H1193, H1196, H1197 [1MR], H1230–H1236, H1243, H1244 [2MR], H1280 [3MR]
——— improve research (H.R. 5721), H8461–H8464 [14NO], H8516 [16NO], H8566 [17NO], E1167 [17NO]
——— include race, age, period of service, military occupation, gender, and disability status of veterans in epidemiological study on health trends of veterans who served in Armed Forces after September 11, 2001, H1241 [2MR]
——— include race and ethnicity as demographic for study on incidence of cancer in veterans, H1241 [2MR]
——— increase automatic maximum coverage under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance program (S. 2794), H8192, H8193 [28SE]
——— increase number of Vet Centers in certain States based on population metrics (H.R. 5543), H3990 [30MR]
——— inform new veterans of medical care and services for which they are eligible, H59, H60 [12JA]
——— make certain improvements in educational assistance benefits due to changes to courses of education by reason of emergency situations, H9966 [21DE]
——— make certain improvements in mental health care (H.R. 6411), H5633 [16JN], H5845–H5853 [23JN], H8186, H8187 [28SE]
——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of Veterans Health Administration employees (H.R. 1948), H9863–H9866 [15DE]
——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of Veterans Health Administration employees (H.R. 1948), consideration (H. Res. 1518), H9745–H9752 [14DE], E1331 [21DE]
——— notify Congress regularly of reported cases of burn pit exposure, H1281, H1282 [3MR]
——— permit burn pit registrants to designate certain individuals to update burn pit registry with registered individual’s cause of death, H1280 [3MR]
——— prohibit imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans (H.R. 7589), H8185, H8186 [28SE]
——— prohibit use of funds to perform abortions, H8291 [29SE]
——— provide coverage for boxing-based exercise classes for veterans diagnosed with certain movement disorders (H.R. 6774), E214 [3MR]
——— provide eligibility to certain individuals who receive sole survivorship discharges for educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, H7766 [13SE], H9966 [21DE]
——— provide for automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system (H.R. 4673), H175 [13JA], H257–H270 [20JA]
——— provide for automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system (H.R. 4673), consideration (H. Res. 860), H23–H31 [11JA]
——— provide for automatic enrollment of eligible veterans in patient enrollment system (H.R. 4673), motion to recommit, H268 [20JA]
——— provide for peer support specialists for claimants who are survivors of military sexual trauma (H.R. 2724), H5109, H5110 [18MY]
——— provide for presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to burn pits and other toxins, H1234 [2MR], H1280 [3MR], H6021 [13JY]
——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Guam, American Samoa, and Johnston Atoll, H1235 [2MR]
——— provide for presumption of service-connected disability for certain veterans who served in Palomares, Spain, H1235 [2MR]
——— provide mammography screening for veterans who served in locations associated with toxic exposure, H1245, H1246 [2MR]
——— provide mammography screening for veterans who served in locations associated with toxic exposure (S. 2102), H5115–H5117 [18MY]
——— provide or assist in providing additional vehicle adapted for operation by disabled individuals to certain eligible persons, H9966, H9967 [21DE]
——— provide or assist in providing additional vehicle adapted for operation by disabled individuals to certain eligible persons (H.R. 3304), H8180 [28SE], H8280 [29SE]
——— provision of abortion counseling and abortions to veterans and VA beneficiaries, H8186, H8187 [28SE]
——— recommendations to Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission to modernize and realign the VA health care system, H4015 [31MR]
——— repay Armed Forces members for certain contributions made towards Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (H.R. 5918), H8184 [28SE]
——— require lactation space in each medical center (H.R. 5738), H5104, H5105 [18MY]
——— require to notify veterans who elect to opt out of automatic enrollment in patient enrollment system on how to enroll at later date, H265, H266 [20JA]
——— restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program in cases of institution closure or educational program disapproval (S. 4089), H5110, H5111 [18MY]
——— review known cases of toxic exposure on Dept. of Defense military installations both in U.S. and abroad, H1240, H1241 [2MR]
——— share list of resources for toxic-exposed veterans, their caregivers, and survivors and share outreach program with national veterans services organizations and other veteran groups, H1241 [2MR]
——— shorten timeframe for designation of benefits under life insurance programs and improve treatment of undisbursed life insurance benefits (H.R. 8260), H7770–H7772 [13SE], H7814 [14SE]
——— study veteran health outcomes related to waste from Manhattan project in St. Louis, MO, H1240, H1241 [2MR]
——— submit report on effect of, symptoms of, efforts to reduce, and areas of potential research on, jet fuel exposure, H1241 [2MR]
——— submit report on lessons learned during rollout of automatic enrollment in patient enrollment system one year after implementation, H265, H266 [20JA]
——— submit to Congress periodic reports on cost of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program (H.R. 4591), H5240 [7JN]
——— suicide prevention coordinators funding, H6892 [20JY]
——— support Tribal and national cemeteries, allow designation of green burial sections, ban burial of criminals, and expand national cemeteries (S. 4949), H10038–H10040 [22DE]
——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (H.R. 7968), E587 [7JN]
——— treat certain individuals who served in Vietnam with Republic of Korea Armed Forces as U.S. Armed Forces veteran for purposes of provision of health care, H6584, H6585 [14JY]
——— tribute to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research, E406 [26AP]
——— update appraisal requirements for certain guaranteed home loans (H.R. 7735), H7768, H7769 [13SE], H7814 [14SE]
——— update payment system to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance to foreign institutions of higher education (H.R. 7375), H5000 [16MY]
——— Veterans Benefits Management System funding, H1240 [2MR]
——— West Los Angeles, CA, funding for development of supportive housing and services on campus for homeless veterans, H6447 [13JY]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H6733, H6734, H6737, H6739, H6740, H6845–H6847, H6852 [19JY], H6892, H6895–H6897 [20JY], E759 [20JY]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4355), H1409 [9MR]
Desert Storm Veterans Day: designate (H. Res. 172), E222 [7MR]
Dickson, Terry: Veterans Council of the Golden Isles American Patriot Award recipient, H5741 [22JN]
Dillahunty, Gary L.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1308 [15DE]
District of Columbia Servicemembers and Veterans Post Office, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 7873), H9663, H9664 [12DE], E550 [24MY]
Diversified Freedom for Disabilities, Inc.: tribute, E1279 [14DE]
Dunn, Robert: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1115 [7NO]
Dye, Christopher J.: tribute (H. Res. 1108), H4875 [12MY]
East Berlin, PA: anniversary of VFW Richard J. Gross Post 8896, E163 [18FE]
El Paso, TX: tribute to Bel Air High School alumni killed during Vietnam War, E333 [31MR]
Escanaba, MI: tribute to Escanaba Vet Center staff, E1089 [28OC]
Esquivel, Michael: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E106 [3FE]
Evans, Gretchen: ESPN (television network) ESPY Pat Tillman Award for Service recipient, E786 [27JY], E797 [28JY]
——— U.S. Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E786 [27JY], E797 [28JY]
FCC: designate 9-8-8 as universal telephone number for national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operated through National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line, H5813 [22JN], H6876 [19JY], H6903 [20JY], H6926 [21JY]
Fernandina Beach, FL: tribute to FOAR From Home rowing team, H4973 [16MY]
Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FILVETREP): anniversary, E1065 [21OC]
Firearms: protect rights of citizens under Second Amendment, H6948 [21JY]
Florida: honor service and sacrifice of 3d Congressional District veterans and Gold Star Families, E552 [24MY]
Fontaine, Edward A.: Bronze Star recipient, E546 [20MY]
Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of VFW Post 857, E22 [11JA]
Friends of the New York State Military Museum (nonprofit organization): anniversary of Vietnam War Veterans Commemoration, E324 [30MR]
GAO: examine current Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs health policies to ensure additional mammography screening for individuals with dense breast, H6339 [13JY]
——— submit report to Congress determining best methods for Dept. of Veterans Affairs to notify veterans of automatic enrollment in patient enrollment system, H265, H266 [20JA]
Garland, TX: tribute to Garland Independent School District, E916, E917 [13SE]
——— tribute to Garland Independent School District partnership with Soldiers to Sidelines (nonprofit organization) to transition veterans into coaching careers, E842 [12AU]
Georgia: dedication of Gold Star Fathers of Georgia Highway, E791 [27JY]
Gilbertie, John S.: 82d Airborne Division Hall of Fame inductee, E980 [28SE]
Gold Star Spouses Day: observance, H4160 [5AP]
Good Neighbors Thrift Shoppe Inc.: anniversary, E282 [18MR]
Greater St. Louis Honor Flight, Inc.: tribute, E1108 [3NO]
GSA: transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution (H.R. 3544), H5960, H5961 [12JY]
Hall, Richard: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1114 [7NO]
Herrington, John: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1113 [7NO]
High Plains Honor Flight Inc.: tribute, E706 [11JY]
Hire a Veteran Day: observance, H7156 [26JY]
Hobson, David L.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, H8712 [2DE]
Hogge, Michael: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1112 [7NO]
Honor Flight of Oregon (organization): tribute, E948 [19SE], E991 [28SE]
Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: impact, H9728 [13DE], H9857 [15DE]
Hopkins, Kent: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E103 [3FE]
Houston, TX: dedication of Joe Campos Torres Plaza, E332 [31MR]
Huntsville, TX: tribute to H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum, E294 [24MR]
Illinois: tribute to PACT Act Week of Action, H9732 [14DE]
Immigration: prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home (H.R. 7946), H8722 [2DE], H8763–H8773 [6DE], H8825 [8DE]
——— prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home (H.R. 7946), consideration (H. Res. 1508), H8759–H8763 [6DE]
Income: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (H.R. 1282), H9697 [13DE]
Indiana Hunt-Martin Post Office Building, Buffalo, NY: designate (H.R. 2142), H1169, H1170 [28FE]
Jenks, OK: installation of war memorial garden to honor sacrifice of fallen soldiers, E1104 [3NO]
Jeremy L. Ridlen Post Office, Maroa, IL: designate (H.R. 3579), H321 [1FE]
Jones, Kevin L.: St. Clair County, MI, Veteran of the Year award recipient, E995 [29SE]
Joseph family: tribute to military service in World War II, H8499 [15NO]
Kerr, Bob: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1111 [7NO]
Kirk, Johnny: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1119 [10NO]
Kolfage, Brian: conviction in We Build the Wall (organization) fraud case, E462 [6MY]
Korean War: tribute to veterans, H5341 [8JN]
Lambert, Bryant: 82d Airborne Division Hall of Fame inductee, E982 [28SE]
Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office Building, Norco, CA: designate (H.R. 5809), H5964, H5965 [12JY]
Lazo, Bobbiejo: VFW Distinguished Service Award recipient, E421 [27AP]
Le Grand, Alphonse F.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E106 [3FE]
LeClaire, Steven: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E120 [7FE]
Leslie, John: Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame inductee, H8510 [16NO]
Lewis, Edmund F.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E947 [19SE]
Lipps, Lynn: Army Good Conduct Medal recipient, H4382 [6AP]
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr., VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN: designate (H.R. 6863), H8449–H8452 [14NO]
Mahoney, Edward J.: Florida 16th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E955 [20SE]
Maple Valley, WI: anniversary of American Legion Harold C. Anderson Post 283, E626 [15JN]
Marion County, FL: tribute to Marion County Memorial Honor Guard, E1264 [13DE]
Marquette, MI: tribute to Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti, E1095 [28OC]
Marvel, Ernest B.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E804 [29JY], E819 [2AU]
Mason, Raymond: 82d Airborne Division Hall of Fame inductee, E987 [28SE]
Memorial Day: observance, H5195 [19MY], E567 [31MY]
Mental health: address mental health care crisis, H6875–H6878 [19JY]
Morgan, William E.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1298 [15DE]
Murphey, James (Jessie): Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1120 [10NO]
National Archives and Records Administration: submit plan to Congress to eliminate records backlog at National Personnel Records Center (H.R. 7337), H5951, H5952 [12JY]
National Former POW Recognition Day: observance, E377 [11AP]
National K9 Veterans Day: observance, H3735 [15MR]
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, H8734 [5DE], H8804 [7DE]
National Poppy Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1457), E1128 [10NO]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: observance, H5491 [14JN], H5614 [16JN]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, H7845 [15SE], H7976 [20SE]
National Veterans and Military Families Month: observance, H8577 [17NO]
National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (H.R. 1057), H7153–H7155 [26JY]
National Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 859), H9883 [15DE]
Naval Submarine League (organization): anniversary, E1224 [6DE]
Neal Kenneth Todd Post Office, Akeley, MN: designate (H.R. 4899), H8640 [29NO], H8700 [1DE]
New Hope, PA: anniversary of Edgar H. Denson American Legion Post 79, E1181 [29NO]
New Jersey Dogs of Honor (organization): tribute to veteran service dog graduates, E551 [24MY]
Nosworthy, Dudley: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1120 [10NO]
Ocala, FL: ribbon cutting and grand opening of Ocala VA Clinic, E549 [24MY]
O’Dell, Ralph: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1121 [10NO]
Oklahoma City (U.S.S.): recognize service of Los Angeles-class attack submarine and crew who served U.S. with valor and bravery, H5989 [13JY]
Omaha, NE: renaming of section of Caldwell Street in honor of Lillian L. Cobbin Clamens, E861 [19AU]
Ostergaard, Matthew: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E101 [3FE]
Sagcal, Alexander: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E101 [3FE]
Page, John E.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1123 [10NO]
Peters, Edward L.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E102 [3FE]
Petrucci, Richard J.: Florida 16th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E955 [20SE]
PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (H.R. 1095), H5962 [12JY]
PFC Jang Ho Kim Post Office Building, Placentia, CA: designate (H.R. 6630), H9672 [12DE], H9695 [13DE], H9803 [14DE]
Private First Class Barrett Lyle Austin Post Office Building, Easley, SC: designate (H.R. 91), H4787, H4788 [10MY]
——— designate (H.R. 91), unanimous-consent request, H4896 [12MY]
Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic, French Camp, CA: designate (H.R. 6722), H8447–H8449 [14NO]
Ronald E. Rosser Post Office, Roseville, OH: designate (H.R. 4622), H5965 [12JY]
Royal Oak, MI: groundbreaking of Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial, E359 [6AP]
Ryan J. Cummings Post Office Building, Crystal Lake, IL: designate (H.R. 6917), H8486 [14NO]
Salem County, NJ: anniversary of Salem American Legion Band, E603 [9JN]
San Joaquin County, CA: opening of Victory Gardens housing project for veterans, E1029 [7OC]
Sauls, John B.: 82d Airborne Division Hall of Fame inductee, E981 [28SE]
Savannah, GA: anniversary of VFW Post 660, H4491 [26AP]
Scaparrotti, Curtis (Mike): 82d Airborne Division Hall of Fame inductee, E990 [28SE]
Schneider, Greg: United Parcel Service Jim Casey Community Service Award recipient, E958 [20SE]
Scott, Harold (Ray): Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1115 [7NO]
Scott, James (Vance): Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1130 [10NO]
SEC: require public companies to disclose gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status of their board directors, nominees, and senior executive officers, H5569 [15JN]
Sergeant Gerald T. ‘Jerry’ Donnellan Post Office, Suffern, NY: designate (H.R. 6267), H8148, H8149 [28SE]
Shafer, Robert: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E117 [7FE]
Shelby Township, MI: tribute to Peace Lutheran School Memorial Day program, E563 [27MY]
Silverdale, WA: tribute to Silverdale, WA, Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Day, E218 [7MR]
Skeen, John V.: Florida 16th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E955 [20SE]
Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office, Pickens, SC: designate (H.R. 92), H4788, H4789 [10MY]
——— designate (H.R. 92), unanimous-consent request, H4896 [12MY]
Stacy, Aubrey B.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E107 [3FE]
Stockton, CA: anniversary of American Legion Karl Ross Post 16, E647 [21JN]
——— anniversary of DAV Al Jordan Chapter 15, E1330 [21DE]
Swier, Richard M.: Florida 16th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E955 [20SE]
Sy Kaplan Veterans Center, Palm Desert, CA: designate (H.R. 7925), H8455–H8457 [14NO], H8500 [15NO]
Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building, Owasso, OK: designate (H.R. 1298), H323, H324 [1FE]
Terrell, Thomas: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E118 [7FE]
Texas: tribute to 6th Congressional District outstanding constituents, H9843–H9848 [14DE]
Tippett, Tracey A.: Michigan Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year award recipient, E862 [19AU]
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: anniversary, E1104 [3NO]
Tri-City Community Development Corp.: tribute to Memorial Day Salute to Veterans Ceremony, E567 [31MY]
Turner, John, Jr.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1127 [10NO]
U.S. Marine Corporal Ronald R. Payne Jr., Post Office, Lakeland, FL: designate (H.R. 7638), H9669, H9670 [12DE]
University of Southern Mississippi: dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for Quinlan-Hammond Hall of Honor, E781 [26JY]
——— dedication of Quinlan-Hammond Hall of Honor, E132 [9FE], E142 [11FE]
Vandervoort, Benjamin H.: 82d Airborne Division Hall of Fame inductee, E986 [28SE]
Veterans Consortium (nonprofit organization): anniversary of Pro Bono Program, E697 [7JY]
Veterans Day: observance, H8491 [14NO]
Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building, Schaumburg, IL: designate (H.R. 6386), H4786 [10MY]
VFW: tribute to Auxiliary volunteers, E140 [11FE]
Victor Six Health and Fitness Organization: tribute, E451 [3MY]
Vietnam Veterans Day: observance, H4021 [31MR], E309, E316 [29MR], E333 [31MR]
V-J Day: anniversary, E847 [12AU]
Weaver, Michael: Northeast Wisconsin Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1236 [8DE]
West, Gunnar M.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1306 [15DE]
Williams, Brandon D.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1310 [15DE]
Williams, E. Royce: award Medal of Honor, H6582 [14JY]
Wolford, Gerald A.: 82d Airborne Division Hall of Fame inductee, E983 [28SE]
Woodlawn, IL: anniversary of Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens Cemetery, E922 [13SE]
Woodruff, Benjamin: Ann Arbor, MI, Forest Hill Cemetery memorial plaque honoree, E648 [21JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (S. 1872), H4726, H4738–H4741 [10MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to members of Women’s Army Corps assigned to 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’ (S. 321), H1152–H1155 [28FE], H7175 [27JY], E224 [7MR]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to 23d Headquarters Special Troops known as the ‘‘Ghost Army’’ (S. 1404), H232–H235 [19JA]
——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H5413 [9JN], E598 [8JN]
——— tribute to Flying Tigers, E390 [18AP]
——— tribute to Navajo Code Talkers, E915 [13SE]
——— tribute to servicemembers and allies who fought in Battle of Ormoc Bay, E557 [27MY]
Wounded Warrior Project (organization): tribute to Puerto Rico program leadership, E503 [16MY]
Wray, Waverly: 82d Airborne Division Hall of Fame inductee, E984 [28SE]
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: tribute to monument honoring veterans who served on radar stations during Cold War, H9697 [13DE]
York, PA: tribute to Vietnam Veterans of America (organization) chapter 1032, E283 [18MR]
Remarks in Senate
Air Force: anniversary (S. Res. 783), S4878 [20SE]
Andrew Gomer Williams Post Office Building, Butler, PA: designate (H.R. 7514), S7282, S7283 [19DE]
Andrew K. Baker Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Middleburg, FL: designate (S. 2159), S528 [3FE]
Armed Forces: allow noncitizen servicemembers to file for naturalization during basic training and permit certain deported veterans to apply for a green card (S. 5055), S5553 [29SE]
Armed Forces Day: observance, S2602 [19MY]
Bailey, J. David: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S4471 [7SE]
Benefits: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 7846), S5031 [22SE]
Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (H.R. 203), S7282 [19DE]
Blue Star Mother’s Day: designate (S. Res. 507), S577 [8FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda to honor Hershel W. (Woody) Williams, last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II (S. Con. Res. 42), S3243, S3244 [12JY], S3263 [13JY]
Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building, Herington, KS: designate (H.R. 2044), S723 [15FE]
Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner Outpatient Clinic, Ventura, CA: designate (H.R. 7698), S5164 [28SE]
Charles W. Lindberg Post Office, Minneapolis, MN: designate (H.R. 8026), S7282, S7283 [19DE]
Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System, Anchorage, AK: designate (S. 5016), S7008 [6DE]
Congress: accomplishments of 117th Congress, S4005, S4006 [4AU], S4051 [6AU], S4959–S4961 [22SE], S7180 [14DE]
Corporal Jeffrey Robert Standfest Post Office Building, St. Clair, MI: designate (H.R. 3613), S2679 [25MY]
Corporal Jerry K. Crump VA Clinic, Forest City, NC: designate (H.R. 5481), S7008 [6DE]
Courts: establish cause of action for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (S. 3176), S2805 [7JN]
——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC, S7227–S7230 [15DE]
——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (S. 5130), S6882–S6885 [30NO]
——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (S. 5130), unanimous-consent request, S6883, S6884 [30NO]
Darn Tough Vermont (company): Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient, S7306 [19DE]
Day of the Deployed: designate (S. Res. 826), S6705 [15NO]
Dept. of Education: improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), S800 [17FE], S3596 [21JY]
——— improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), House amendment, S3627 [25JY], S3661, S3662, S3684 [26JY], S3715, S3731, S3733, S3734 [27JY], S3750, S3761–S3763 [28JY], S3795, S3797–S3799 [1AU], S3838, S3840, S3842, S3844–S3853 [2AU], S4055 [6AU], S4434 [6SE]
——— improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), House amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, S3842 [2AU]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (S. 3846), S2480 [12MY], S2669 [24MY], S3149 [23JN], S5122 [28SE], S6952 [5DE]
——— reauthorize Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (S. 3846), House amendment, S7185 [14DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize major medical facility projects (H.R. 7500), S4625 [14SE]
——— clarify role of podiatrists (H.R. 2545), S1013 [7MR]
——— eliminate requirement to specify effective period of transfer of Post-9/11 veterans educational assistance to dependents (S. 3606), S4033 [4AU]
——— enter agreement with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review exams of individuals who submit claims for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma (H.R. 6064), S7302 [19DE]
——— establish national clinical pathway for prostate cancer (S. 2720), S7027 [7DE]
——— expand health care to include members of National Guard and Reserve components of Armed Forces who are not on active orders, S2849 [8JN]
——— expand provision of dental care, S2850 [8JN]
——— extend certain educational assistance flexibilities to future declared emergencies (H.R. 7939), S9609 [20DE]
——— improve ability of veterans to electronically submit complaints about delivery of health care services (H.R. 5754), S4519, S4520 [8SE]
——— improve and expand Solid Start program (S. 1198), S4519 [8SE], S4812 [19SE]
——— improve and expand Solid Start program (S. 1198), return of papers from House, S4804 [15SE]
——— improve breast imaging services, create telemammography pilot program, and expand veterans’ access to clinical trials (S. 2533), S1754–S1756 [23MR], S1961 [5AP]
——— improve coordination between Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration on claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma (H.R. 7335), S7302, S7303 [19DE]
——— improve hearings before Board of Veterans’ Appeals regarding claims involving military sexual trauma (H.R. 6961), S7302, S7303 [19DE]
——— improve method of determining effects of closure or disapproval of educational institution on individuals who do not transfer credits from such institution (H.R. 6604), S7302 [19DE]
——— improve process to determine whether educational institutions meet requirements relative to percentage of students who receive educational assistance (S. 4458), S4033 [4AU]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, S2555 [18MY], S3596 [21JY], S3627 [25JY], S3661, S3662, S3684 [26JY], S3715, S3731, S3733, S3734 [27JY], S3750, S3761–S3763 [28JY], S3795, S3797–S3799 [1AU], S3838, S3840, S3842, S3844–S3853 [2AU], S4055 [6AU], S4434 [6SE]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), S2668, S2669 [24MY], S2677 [25MY], S2843, S2846, S2849, S2858 [8JN], S2875, S2876, S2882, S2887 [9JN], S2899–S2901, S2903, S2907 [13JN], S2919, S2920, S2926, S2932, S2933 [14JN], S2948–S2951, S2954, S2957, S2976–S2978 [15JN], S2983, S2988–S2991, S2999–S3001, S3010 [16JN], S3143, S3144 [23JN]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), motion to proceed, S2725 [26MY], S2777, S2778 [6JN], S2796, S2798–S2802, S2804 [7JN], S2843 [8JN]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), unanimous-consent agreement, S2839 [7JN], S2887 [9JN], S2935 [14JN]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), unanimous-consent request, S2932 [14JN], S3144 [23JN]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (S. 3541), S444 [1FE], S733–S735 [16FE], S1923 [4AP]
——— increase automatic maximum coverage under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance program (S. 2794), S1753 [23MR]
——— modify eligibility of veterans for treatment as low-income families for purposes of enrollment in patient enrollment system and guarantee health care benefits for veterans enrolled in such system, S2849 [8JN]
——— provide care under community care program for veterans exposed to toxic substances in order to eliminate excessive wait times for medical care and appointments, S2957 [15JN], S3845, S3850 [2AU]
——— provide deadline of 180 days for filing of claims for payment of emergency treatment furnished to veterans (S. 1875), S2079 [7AP]
——— provide for peer support specialists for claimants who are survivors of military sexual trauma (H.R. 2724), S7268 [15DE]
——— provide mammography screening for veterans who served in locations associated with toxic exposure (S. 2102), S1783 [24MR], S1961 [5AP]
——— reduce claims backlog and provide veterans with timelier access to benefits (S. 3388), S7305 [19DE]
——— require VA dental clinic in each State, S2849 [8JN]
——— restore entitlement to educational assistance under Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program in cases of institution closure or educational program disapproval (S. 4089), S2170 [26AP]
——— shorten timeframe for designation of benefits under life insurance programs and improve treatment of undisbursed life insurance benefits (H.R. 8260), S7302 [19DE]
——— submit to Congress periodic reports on cost of Electronic Health Record Modernization Program (H.R. 4591), S2737 [26MY]
——— support Tribal and national cemeteries, allow designation of green burial sections, ban burial of criminals, and expand national cemeteries (S. 4949), S7302, S7303 [19DE]
——— update appraisal requirements for certain guaranteed home loans (H.R. 7735), S7302 [19DE]
District of Columbia: recognize rededication of Korean War Veterans Memorial and addition of Wall of Remembrance honoring U.S. and Korean soldiers killed in action and express appreciation to South Korean government and people for funding, S3799 [1AU]
FAA: eliminate restriction on veterans concurrently serving in Offices of Administrator and Deputy Administrator (S. 3785), S2082 [7AP]
FCC: designate 9-8-8 as universal telephone number for national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operated through National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line, S3359 [19JY]
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (S. Res. 761), S4582 [13SE]
Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: impact, S6643, S6644 [14NO]
Idaho: tribute to missing servicemembers, S4433 [6SE]
Indiana Hunt-Martin Post Office Building, Buffalo, NY: designate (H.R. 2142), S4876 [20SE]
Jennifer Moreno Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego, CA: designate and support designation of component of such medical center in honor of Kathleen Bruyere (H.R. 3665), S998 [3MR]
Jeremy L. Ridlen Post Office, Maroa, IL: designate (H.R. 3579), S2679 [25MY]
John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office, Cincinnati, OH: designate (H.R. 960), S723 [15FE]
——— designate (S. 3482), S578 [8FE]
Korea, Republic of: celebrate U.S. alliance and dedication of Wall of Remembrance at Korean War Veterans Memorial (S. Res. 750), S4165 [6AU]
Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office Building, Norco, CA: designate (H.R. 5809), S4876 [20SE]
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr., VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN: designate (H.R. 6863), S7008 [6DE]
Marshall Islands: formally apologize for U.S. nuclear legacy and affirm importance of free association between U.S. and Marshall Islands (S.J. Res. 40), S885 [1MR]
Memorial Day: observance, S2416 [10MY], S2641, S2643 [24MY], S2726, S2740 [26MY], S2884 [9JN]
Mental health: address rising suicide rates, S3353 [19JY]
National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 745), S4033 [4AU]
National American Indian Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (S. 1725), S6760–S6763 [17NO]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day (S. Res. 703), S3243 [12JY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 703), S3243 [12JY]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, S4433 [6SE], S4611 [14SE]
National Veterans and Military Families Month: observance, S6751, S6752 [17NO]
National Warrior Call Day: designate (S. Res. 754), S7040 [7DE]
National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (H.R. 1057), S3736 [27JY]
——— mint coins in commemoration (H.R. 1057), unanimous-consent agreement, S2961 [15JN]
——— mint coins in commemoration (S. 1596), S2515 [16MY]
National Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 859), S7009 [6DE]
Navy Corpsman Steve Andrews Dept. of Veterans Affairs Health Care Clinic, Gaylord, MI: designate (H.R. 1281), S528 [3FE]
Neal Kenneth Todd Post Office, Akeley, MN: designate (H.R. 4899), S7282 [19DE]
Oklahoma City (U.S.S.): recognize service of Los Angeles-class attack submarine and crew who served U.S. with valor and bravery (S. Res. 681), S2961 [15JN]
Patent and Trademark Office: require satellite offices to conduct outreach to increase patent system participation by women, people of color, veterans, individual inventors, and other underrepresented groups (S. 2773), S7006, S7007 [6DE]
Patriotism: honor service and sacrifice of Armed Forces members, veterans, prisoners of war, and Gold Star Families, S2643 [24MY]
PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building, Compton, CA: designate (H.R. 1095), S7282, S7283 [19DE]
PFC Jang Ho Kim Post Office Building, Placentia, CA: designate (H.R. 6630), S7282, S7283 [19DE]
Portaro, Benjamin: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S4472 [7SE]
Private First Class Barrett Lyle Austin Post Office Building, Easley, SC: designate (H.R. 91), S4876 [20SE]
Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic, French Camp, CA: designate (H.R. 6722), S7008 [6DE]
Ronald E. Rosser Post Office, Roseville, OH: designate (H.R. 4622), S7282 [19DE]
Ryan J. Cummings Post Office Building, Crystal Lake, IL: designate (H.R. 6917), S7282 [19DE]
Senate: legislative priorities, S3320 [18JY]
Sergeant Gerald T. ‘Jerry’ Donnellan Post Office, Suffern, NY: designate (H.R. 6267), S7282 [19DE]
Shepherdsville, KY: tribute to Cruise Customs (business), S644 [10FE]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (S. Res. 633), S2516 [16MY]
Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office, Pickens, SC: designate (H.R. 92), S4876 [20SE]
Sy Kaplan Veterans Center, Palm Desert, CA: designate (H.R. 7925), S7008 [6DE]
Taylor, Paul: ZERO—The End of Prostate Cancer (organization) Prostate Cancer Veterans Advocacy Award recipient, S7027 [7DE]
Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building, Owasso, OK: designate (H.R. 1298), S2679 [25MY]
Toxic Exposure Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 737), S4488 [7SE]
Transportation Security Administration: provide TSA PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans (S. 2280), S3010 [16JN]
Trindle, Kristen: Bronze Star recipient, S2178 [27AP]
U.S. Marine Corporal Ronald R. Payne Jr., Post Office, Lakeland, FL: designate (H.R. 7638), S7282, S7283 [19DE]
Utah: tribute to Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments, S1771 [24MR]
Vermont: tribute to veterans, S9761 [21DE]
Veterans Day: observance, S6642–S6644, S6658, S6659–S6661 [14NO]
Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building, Schaumburg, IL: designate (H.R. 6386), S7282, S7283 [19DE]
West Kentucky Veteran and Patriot Museum: anniversary, S2088 [7AP]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 668), S3149 [23JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to North Platte Canteen in North Platte, NE (S. 3750), S1741 [23MR]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to members of Women’s Army Corps assigned to 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’ (S. 321), S823 [28FE]
——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S2792 [6JN]
Reports
VA Health Care—Incomplete Information Hinders Usefulness of Market Assessments for VA Facility Realignment (excerpt): GAO, H6896 [20JY]
Reports filed
Access for Veterans to Records Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 4816) (S. Rept. 117–265), S7251 [15DE]
Computers for Veterans and Students (COVS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3544) (S. Rept. 117–224), S6962 [5DE]
Consideration of H.R. 1836, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 860) (H. Rept. 117–225), H8 [10JA]
Consideration of H.R. 1948, VA Employee Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1518) (H. Rept. 117–630), H9851 [14DE]
Consideration of H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 950) (H. Rept. 117–253), H1174 [28FE]
Consideration of H.R. 4673, Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 860) (H. Rept. 117–225), H8 [10JA]
Consideration of H.R. 7946, Veteran Service Recognition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1508) (H. Rept. 117–590), H8799 [6DE]
Consideration of S. 3373, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1224) (H. Rept. 117–405), H6334 [13JY]
Corporal Jeffrey Robert Standfest Post Office Building, St. Clair, MI: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3613), S1936 [4AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2250) (H. Rept. 117–492), H8118 [26SE]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 8238) (H. Rept. 117–391), H5922 [28JN]
Eliminate Restriction on Veterans Concurrently Serving in FAA Offices of Administrator and Deputy Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3785), S1910 [31MR]
Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4673) (H. Rept. 117–223), H4 [6JA]
Faster Payments to Veterans’ Survivors Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 8260) (H. Rept. 117–463), H7782 [13SE]
Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2274) (S. Rept. 117–131), S3340 [18JY]
Free Veterans From Fees Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3240) (S. Rept. 117–243), S7100 [12DE]
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 117–222), H4 [6JA]
Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 3541), S574 [8FE]
Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 3967) (H. Rept. 117–249), H1139 [22FE], H1206 [1MR]
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 117–230), H287 [20JA]
Indiana Hunt-Martin Post Office Building, Buffalo, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2142), S2865 [8JN]
Jeremy L. Ridlen Post Office, Maroa, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3579), S1936 [4AP]
John H. Leahr and Herbert M. Heilbrun Post Office, Cincinnati, OH: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 960), S523 [3FE]
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3846), S2543 [17MY]
Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office Building, Norco, CA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 5809), S4044 [4AU]
Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 2533), S1118 [10MR]
National Suicide Hotline Designation Act Implementation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tranportation (Senate) (S. Rept. 117–69), S612 [9FE]
PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building, Compton, CA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1095), S5224 [28SE]
Private First Class Barrett Lyle Austin Post Office Building, Easley, SC: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 91), S4044 [4AU]
Request President and Direct Sec. of Veterans Affairs To Transmit Documents to House on Veterans Wait Times for Health and Specialty Care Appointments: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H. Res. 1379) (H. Rept. 117–583), H8594 [22NO], H9908 [20DE]
Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 3025), S874 [1MR]
Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office, Pickens, SC: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 92), S4044 [4AU]
Support the Resiliency of Our Nation’s Great (STRONG) Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 6411) (H. Rept. 117–382), H5821 [22JN]
Supporting Families of the Fallen Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 2794), S874 [1MR]
Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building, Owasso, OK: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1298), S1936 [4AP]
Unleashing American Innovators Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2773), S6940 [1DE]
VA Employee Fairness Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1948) (H. Rept. 117–618), H9688 [12DE]
VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research (VIPER) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5721) (H. Rept. 117–551), H8493 [14NO]
Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3564), S2707 [25MY]
Veteran Service Recognition Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 7946) (H. Rept. 117–558), H8507 [15NO]
Veterans Benefits Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 3388), S6999 [6DE]
Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building, Schaumburg, IL: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 6386), S4044 [4AU]
Statements
Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act: Executive Office of the President, H261 [20JA]
——— Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute, H260 [20JA]
Food Security for All Veterans Act: Food Research & Action Center (organization), H8183 [28SE]
——— MAZON—A Jewish Response to Hunger (organization), H8182 [28SE]
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act: Executive Office of the President, H261 [20JA]
——— Reserve Organization of America, H51 [12JA]
——— VFW, H51 [12JA]
Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: Executive Office of the President, H1188 [1MR], H1229 [2MR]
Tribute to Bob Dole: Senator Moran, S491 [2FE]
VA Employee Fairness Act: Executive Office of the President, H9864 [15DE]
Tables
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3304, Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities (AUTO) for Veterans Act, H8217 [28SE]
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4772, VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act, H8645 [29NO]
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5918, repay Armed Forces members for certain contributions made towards Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program, H8217 [28SE]
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 6376, Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act, H5095 [17MY], H5875 [23JN]
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 7158, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, H8645 [29NO]
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 7739, Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act, H7782 [13SE]
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 8260, Faster Payments to Veterans’ Survivors Act, H7782 [13SE]
Testimonies
Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) hearing on Toxic Exposure Presumption Process: Denis McDonough, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S3798 [1AU]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 98, correction in enrollment of S. 3373, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H6025 [13JY]
H. Res. 860, consideration of H.R. 1836, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, H23 [11JA]
H. Res. 860, consideration of H.R. 4673, Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act, H23 [11JA]
H. Res. 950, consideration of H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H1187 [1MR]
H. Res. 1224, consideration of S. 3373, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H5983 [13JY]
H. Res. 1508, consideration of H.R. 7946, Veteran Service Recognition Act, H8759 [6DE]
H. Res. 1518, consideration of H.R. 1948, VA Employee Fairness Act, H9746 [14DE]
H.R. 91, Private First Class Barrett Lyle Austin Post Office Building, Easley, SC, H4787 [10MY]
H.R. 92, Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office, Pickens, SC, H4788 [10MY]
H.R. 203, Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building, Houston, TX, H5959 [12JY]
H.R. 207, Command Sergeant Major Lawrence E. ‘Rabbit’ Kennedy Post Office Building, Amory, MS, H4789 [10MY]
H.R. 1057, Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act, H7153 [26JY]
H.R. 1095, PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building, Compton, CA, H5962 [12JY]
H.R. 1298, Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building, Owasso, OK, H323 [1FE]
H.R. 1836, Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, H50 [12JA]
H.R. 1948, VA Employee Fairness Act, H9863 [15DE]
H.R. 2142, Indiana Hunt-Martin Post Office Building, Buffalo, NY, H1169 [28FE]
H.R. 2250, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Reform Act, H8467 [14NO]
H.R. 2521, Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs (DOULA for VA) Act, H8601 [29NO]
H.R. 2724, Dept. of Veterans Affairs peer support specialists for claimants who are survivors of military sexual trauma, H5109 [18MY]
H.R. 3304, Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities (AUTO) for Veterans Act, H8180 [28SE], H8280 [29SE]
H.R. 3544, Computers for Veterans and Students (COVS) Act, H5960 [12JY]
H.R. 3579, Jeremy L. Ridlen Post Office, Maroa, IL, H321 [1FE]
H.R. 3613, Corporal Jeffrey Robert Standfest Post Office Building, St. Clair, MI, H321 [1FE]
H.R. 3967, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H1219–H1228 [2MR]
H.R. 4601, Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act, H8602 [29NO], H8696 [1DE]
H.R. 4622, Ronald E. Rosser Post Office, Roseville, OH, H5965 [12JY]
H.R. 4673, Ensuring Veterans’ Smooth Transition (EVEST) Act, H257 [20JA]
H.R. 4772, VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act, H8604 [29NO], H8697 [1DE]
H.R. 4899, Neal Kenneth Todd Post Office, Akeley, MN, H8640 [29NO], H8700 [1DE]
H.R. 5343, FEMA Caseworker Accountability Act, H3990 [30MR]
H.R. 5481, Corporal Jerry K. Crump VA Clinic, Forest City, NC, H8446 [14NO]
H.R. 5721, VA Infrastructure Powers Exceptional Research (VIPER) Act, H8461 [14NO], H8568 [17NO]
H.R. 5738, Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act, H5104 [18MY]
H.R. 5754, Patient Advocate Tracker Act, H4997 [16MY]
H.R. 5809. Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office Building, Norco, CA, H5964 [12JY]
H.R. 5916, Wounded Warrior Access Act, H7769 [13SE], H7820 [14SE]
H.R. 5918, repay Armed Forces members for certain contributions made towards Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program, H8184 [28SE]
H.R. 6064, Dept. of Veterans Affairs agreement with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review exams of individuals who submit claims for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma, H5108 [18MY]
H.R. 6267, Sergeant Gerald T. ‘Jerry’ Donnellan Post Office, Suffern, NY, H8148 [28SE]
H.R. 6376, Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act, H5000 [16MY]
H.R. 6386, Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building, Schaumburg, IL, H4786 [10MY]
H.R. 6411, Support the Resiliency of Our Nation’s Great (STRONG) Veterans Act, H5845–H5851 [23JN]
H.R. 6604, Veterans Eligible To Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act, H4998 [16MY]
H.R. 6630, PFC Jang Ho Kim Post Office Building, Placentia, CA, H9672 [12DE], H9805 [14DE]
H.R. 6722, Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic, French Camp, CA, H8447 [14NO]
H.R. 6863, Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr., VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN, H8450 [14NO]
H.R. 6917, Ryan J. Cummings Post Office Building, Crystal Lake, IL, H8486 [14NO]
H.R. 6961, improve hearings before Board of Veterans’ Appeals regarding claims involving military sexual trauma, H5107 [18MY]
H.R. 7158, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, H8607 [29NO], H8697 [1DE]
H.R. 7277, Improving Oversight of Veterans Community Care Providers Act, H8465 [14NO], H8569 [17NO]
H.R. 7335, MST Claims Coordination Act, H5106 [18MY]
H.R. 7337, Access for Veterans to Records Act, H5951 [12JY]
H.R. 7375, update Dept. of Veterans Affairs payment system to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance to foreign institutions of higher education, H5000 [16MY]
H.R. 7500, Dept. of Veterans Affairs major medical facility projects, H4996 [16MY]
H.R. 7514, Andrew Gomer Williams Post Office Building, Butler, PA, H9671 [12DE]
H.R. 7589, Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran (REMOVE) Copays Act, H8185 [28SE]
H.R. 7638, U.S. Marine Corporal Ronald R. Payne Jr., Post Office, Lakeland, FL, H9669 [12DE]
H.R. 7698, Captain Rosemary Bryant Mariner Outpatient Clinic, Ventura, CA, H7940 [19SE]
H.R. 7735, Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act, H7768 [13SE], H7819 [14SE]
H.R. 7846, Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, H7767 [13SE], H7819 [14SE]
H.R. 7873, District of Columbia Servicemembers and Veterans Post Office, Washington, DC, H9663 [12DE]
H.R. 7899, Army Specialist Joseph ‘Joey’ W. Dimock II Post Office Building, Grayslake, IL, H8485 [14NO]
H.R. 7925, Sy Kaplan Veterans Center, Palm Desert, CA, H8455 [14NO]
H.R. 7939, Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act, H7761–H7765 [13SE], H7814 [14SE]
H.R. 7939, Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act, H9961–H9966 [21DE]
H.R. 7946, Veteran Service Recognition Act, H8763–H8765 [6DE]
H.R. 7988, Corporal Hunter Lopez Memorial Post Office Building, La Quinta, CA, H9664 [12DE]
H.R. 8026, Charles W. Lindberg Post Office, Minneapolis, MN, H9665 [12DE]
H.R. 8260, Faster Payments to Veterans’ Survivors Act, H7770 [13SE], H7820 [14SE]
H.R. 8888, Food Security for All Veterans Act, H8181 [28SE]
S. 321, ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’ Congressional Gold Medal Act, H1152 [28FE]
S. 1198, Solid Start Act, S4519 [8SE], H8186 [28SE], H8289 [29SE]
S. 1404, Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act, H232 [19JA]
S. 1596, Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act, S2515 [16MY]
S. 1725, grant National American Indian Veterans, Inc., Federal charter, S6761 [17NO]
S. 1872, U.S. Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act, H4738 [10MY]
S. 2102, Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans in Combat Environments (SERVICE) Act, H5115 [18MY]
S. 2159, Andrew K. Baker Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Middleburg, FL, S528 [3FE], H8444 [14NO]
S. 2280, Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, S3010 [16JN]
S. 2514, Col. Gail S. Halvorsen ‘‘Candy Bomber’’ Veterans Center, Orem, UT, H4994 [16MY]
S. 2533, Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act, S1754 [23MR], H5113 [18MY]
S. 2794, Supporting Families of the Fallen Act, S1754 [23MR], H8192 [28SE]
S. 3373, Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act, H6001–H6016 [13JY]
S. 3373, Protecting Our Gold Star Families Education Act, S800 [17FE]
S. 3541, Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act, S734 [16FE]
S. 3606, eliminate Dept. of Veterans Affairs requirement to specify effective period of transfer of Post-9/11 veterans educational assistance to dependents, S4033 [4AU]
S. 3785, eliminate restriction on veterans concurrently serving in FAA Offices of Administrator and Deputy Administrator, S2082 [7AP]
S. 3846, Dept. of Justice Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program reauthorization, S3149 [23JN], H8618 [29NO]
S. 4089, Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act, S2156, S2170 [26AP], H5110 [18MY]
S. 4458, Ensuring the Best Schools for Veterans Act, S4034 [4AU], H7704 [12AU]
S. 4949, National Cemeteries Preservation and Protection Act, S7303 [19DE], H10038 [22DE]
S. 5016, Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act, S7008 [6DE], H9959 [21DE]
S. 5274, reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits, S7254 [15DE]
S. Con. Res. 42, use of Capitol rotunda to honor Hershel W. (Woody) Williams, last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, S3243 [12JY], H6025 [13JY]
S. Res. 507, Blue Star Mother’s Day, S577 [8FE]
S. Res. 518, address high prevalence of mental health conditions and substance use disorders by making historic financial investments and acknowledging mental health as priority equal to physical health, S789–S791 [17FE]
S. Res. 633, Silver Star Service Banner Day, S2521 [16MY]
S. Res. 668, Women Veterans Appreciation Day, S2896 [9JN]
S. Res. 677, tribute to service of soldiers of Army 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) during World War I and World War II, S2972 [15JN]
S. Res. 681, recognize service of Los Angeles-class attack submarine U.S.S. Oklahoma City and crew who served U.S. with valor and bravery, S2975 [15JN]
S. Res. 703, National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day, S3242 [12JY]
S. Res. 737, Toxic Exposure Awareness Day, S3866 [2AU]
S. Res. 745, National Airborne Day, S4047 [4AU]
S. Res. 750, celebrate U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea and dedication of Wall of Remembrance at Korean War Veterans Memorial, S4216 [6AU]
S. Res. 754, National Warrior Call Day, S4516 [8SE], S7040 [7DE]
S. Res. 756, Air Force anniversary, S4517 [8SE]
S. Res. 761, Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, S4581 [13SE]
S. Res. 783, Air Force anniversary, S4863 [20SE]
S. Res. 826, Day of the Deployed, S6473 [11OC]
S. Res. 859, National Wreaths Across America Day, S7000 [6DE]
Tributes
Dole, Bob, S490 [2FE]