VETERANS

Addresses

State of the Union: President Trump, S645–S649 [24FE], H2287–H2295 [24FE]

Amendments

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), S1067, S1096, S1097, S1098, S1099, S1100, S1101, S1103, S1109, S1111, S1112, S1116, S1120, S1121, S1123, S1125, S1132, S1133, S1134, S1136, S1137, S1138, S1140, S1141, S1142, S1143, S1144, S1145 [17MR], S1212, S1213, S1214, S1217, S1218, S1220, S1223, S1224, S1228, S1229, S1230, S1231, S1232, S1233, S1234, S1235, S1236, S1237, S1238, S1239, S1243, S1247, S1248, S1249, S1251, S1263, S1266, S1267, S1268, S1269, S1270, S1271, S1272, S1273, S1274, S1275, S1276, S1277, S1278, S1279, S1283, S1284, S1285, S1288, S1291, S1303, S1304, S1305, S1306 [18MR], S1383, S1384, S1385, S1388, S1389, S1390, S1391, S1395, S1396, S1404, S1405, S1406, S1407, S1408, S1410 [19MR], S1445, S1446, S1447, S1448, S1450, S1451, S1452, S1453, S1455, S1456, S1457 [20MR], S1484 [21MR], S1547, S1548, S1549, S1550, S1557, S1558, S1559 [23MR], S1569, S1570, S1583, S1584 [24MR], S1620, S1628 [25MR]

——— establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), consideration (H. Res. 1057), H2136 [11FE]

Dockery, Kareem N.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 7194), H1968 [3FE]

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (S. 858), S1605, S1628 [25MR]

Articles and editorials

Tide-Turning ‘Gettysburg of Korea’ Battle Commemorated 75 Years Later, E147 [20FE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: 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. 7027), H717 [13JA]

——— expand eligibility of veterans for certain military adaptive sports programs (see S. 4156), S1367 [19MR]

——— improve TRICARE program for retired members of National Guard and Reserve components (see H.R. 7667), H2296 [24FE]

——— prohibit reduction in number of personnel assigned to duty with service review agency and submit report regarding consideration of reviews and appeals of post-traumatic stress related discharges or dismissals (see H.R. 7952), H2530 [16MR]

Babbitt, Ashli: address ineligibility for military funeral honors (see S. 4126), S1090 [17MR]

Capers, James, Jr.: award Medal of Honor (see S. 3781), S489 [4FE]

Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building, Virginia Beach, VA: designate (see H.R. 7365), H2030 [4FE]

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services: establish (see S. 3691), S290 [27JA] (see H.R. 7238), H1912 [23JA]

Credit: extend consumer protections relative to interest rates and credit limits provided to Armed Forces members to all consumers (see S. 3793), S509 [5FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: restore exemption of veterans from work requirement applicable for participation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7383), H2031 [4FE]

Dept. of Education: authorize grant program to support institutions of higher education in hiring veterans as campus security and prohibit Federal funding for Equity Assistance Centers (see S. 3601), S115 [8JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allow undocumented immediate family members of Armed Forces members or veterans who were not dishonorably discharged to lawfully remain in U.S. (see S. 3592), S89 [7JA] (see H.R. 6958), H134 [7JA]

Dept. of Labor: develop notice detailing benefits available to veterans and require employers to display such notice (see S. 3591), S89 [7JA] (see H.R. 6960), H134 [7JA]

Dept. of State: waive passport fees for individuals awarded Purple Heart or Medal of Honor (see H.R. 7398), H2040 [5FE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize establishment of memorials to Wisconsin infantry officers and enlisted men who fought in Battle of Antietam and Second Battle of Bull Run (see H.R. 7495), H2185 [11FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction of community-based outpatient clinic in Georgetown, TX, as major medical facility project (see H.R. 7489), H2185 [11FE]

——— authorize provision of produce prescriptions to veterans (see S. 3706), S290 [27JA] (see H.R. 7267), H1915 [27JA]

——— authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during Transition Assistance Program preseparation counseling (see S. 3938), S706 [26FE]

——— award grants to develop, implement, and evaluate approaches and methodologies for prospective randomized control trials for neurorehabilitation treatments for chronic mild traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 6993), H615 [9JA]

——— carry out demonstration project on coverage of over-the-counter hearing aids (see S. 3739), S377 [29JA]

——— carry out efforts to inform veterans of their rights relative to receipt of health care, benefits, and services under current law (see S. 3653), S256 [15JA] (see H.R. 7112), H919 [15JA]

——— carry out pilot program to provide grants to outpatient mental health facilities for provision of culturally competent, evidence-based mental health care for veterans (see S. 4137), S1205 [18MR]

——— carry out pilot program to provide market-based rate adjustments to certain providers for qualifying specialized surgical services to veterans under Veterans Community Care Program (see S. 4131), S1205 [18MR]

——— clarify and expand authority of Assistant Sec. for Management (see H.R. 7683), H2327 [25FE]

——— codify requirements for appointment, qualifications, and pay for therapeutic medical physicists (see S. 3771), S489 [4FE]

——— designate medical facilities as innovative therapies centers of excellence (see S. 4031), S915 [9MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (see S.J. Res. 103), S291 [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 144), H1915 [27JA]

——— disinter remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX (S. 1071), technical corrections (see S. 4164), S1544 [23MR]

——— eliminate maximum authorizations of appropriations for certain benefits for homeless veterans and make permanent authority to carry out certain programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. 7149), H947 [20JA]

——— eliminate provisions of veterans educational assistance that disadvantage individuals who choose to pursue programs of apprenticeship or other on-job training instead of four-year college degree (see S. 3993), S802 [4MR]

——— ensure that women veterans may schedule appointments for women’s specialty care without requiring referral (see S. 3999), S881 [5MR]

——— establish and maintain database of certified veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses to assist in meeting subcontracting goals (see H.R. 7795), H2419 [4MR]

——— establish investigational research and extended access treatment program utilizing innovative treatments and emerging therapies to address conditions with unmet medical needs (see H.R. 7091), H918 [15JA]

——— establish new national cemetery in Hawaii (see S. 3613), S130 [12JA]

——— establish procurement program to facilitate ability of medical centers to make direct procurements of original artwork from veterans who are patients (see H.R. 7838), H2470 [5MR]

——— establish program to address bowel and bladder care needs for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (see S. 3647), S256 [15JA]

——— establish program to award grants to certain State entities to expand access to structured outdoor recreation programs for veterans that enhance veteran wellness (see S. 4197), S1614 [25MR]

——— establish secure database and messaging platform to enable veterans to reconnect with other veterans with whom they served (see H.R. 7176), H1171 [21JA]

——— establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), consideration (see H. Res. 1057), H2184 [11FE]

——— expand eligibility for homeless veterans benefits to all veterans and authorize funding for certain homeless prevention programs (see H.R. 7047), H718 [13JA]

——— expand telescreening mammography pilot program (see H.R. 7411), H2041 [5FE]

——— extend burial benefits for certain veterans who die in hospice care (see S. 3898), S650 [24FE]

——— identify and support veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in order to identify appropriate housing options and mental health care (see H.R. 7049), H718 [13JA]

——— improve efficiency of recovery and collection of revenue for Medical Care Collections Fund (see H.R. 8043), H2674 [24MR]

——— improve manner to calculate average employment rate of veterans participating in VET TEC high technology program (see H.R. 7643), H2257 [23FE]

——— improve provision of services to incarcerated veterans (see S. 4162), S1544 [23MR] (see H.R. 8044), H2674 [24MR]

——— improve schedule for rating disabilities (see S. 4140), S1367 [19MR] (see H.R. 8066), H2675 [24MR]

——— improve temporary licensure requirements for contract health care professionals who perform medical disability examinations (see S. 3703), S290 [27JA]

——— include infertility as condition presumed to be incurred or aggravated by toxic exposure in course of active military, naval, air, or space service (see H.R. 7841), H2471 [5MR]

——— increase burial and funeral expenses in cases of death from service-connected disability (see S. 4108), S1090 [17MR]

——— make certain improvements in process for making payments to automobile sellers for automobiles purchased for certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 7083), H918 [15JA]

——— make opioid overdose rescue medications available to veterans and their caregivers (see S. 3758), S442 [2FE]

——— make permanent authority to provide treatment and rehabilitation for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans (see S. 4043), S958 [10MR]

——— modify maximum guaranty amount of certain guaranteed home loans (see H.R. 7141), H924 [16JA]

——— modify rate of pay for care or services provided under Community Care Program based on location at which such care or services were provided (see H.R. 8057), H2675 [24MR]

——— offer annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders and increase access to assistive technologies (see S. 3988), S802 [4MR]

——— prohibit from entering into contract pursuant to which contractor may sell sensitive personal information and ensure protection of personal information in certain contracts (see H.R. 7241), H1914 [27JA] (see H.R. 7280), H1920 [30JA]

——— provide annual increase in stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 4183), S1580 [24MR]

——— provide burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care (see H.R. 7199), H1349 [22JA]

——— provide for additional months of entitlement to educational assistance for individuals who serve 20 or more years in Armed Forces (see H.R. 7908), H2482 [12MR]

——— provide for retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma (see H.R. 7976), H2596 [18MR]

——— provide greater opportunities for veterans to pursue education programs involving emerging technologies (see H.R. 7103), H919 [15JA]

——— refund fees for guaranteed housing loans for certain veterans with pending disability claims (see H.R. 7598), H2228 [17FE]

——— repeal certain limitation on receipt of assistance under both Veteran Readiness and Employment program and educational assistance programs (see S. 3818), S552 [10FE] (see H.R. 7472), H2118 [10FE]

——— report annually to Congress on National Cemetery Administration (see H.R. 7260), H1914 [27JA]

——— report quarterly to Congress on housing loans insured, guaranteed, or otherwise administered (see H.R. 7150), H947 [20JA]

——— require call centers to use multi-factor identification to verify identity of callers relative to high-impact veteran or beneficiary actions (see H.R. 7704), H2327 [25FE]

——— require President to define veteran success and develop and implement National Veterans Strategy (see S. 3726), S377 [29JA]

——— require that sterile processing technicians of Veterans Health Administration hold appropriate professional certification (see H.R. 8052), H2675 [24MR]

——— standardize payment of burial and funeral expenses and plot allowances for deceased veterans (see H.R. 6943), H11 [6JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs-Dept. of Defense Joint Executive Committee: assess effectiveness of certain mental health activities (see H.R. 7735), H2332 [26FE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: codify authority for joint medical facility demonstration fund (see S. 3992), S802 [4MR]

——— jointly adopt and use interoperable image-sharing software technology for purpose of sharing medical images and related data at medical facilities (see H.R. 7558), H2219 [12FE]

Dockery, Kareem N.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 7194), H1172 [21JA]

Earley, Charity Adams: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 1077), H2328 [25FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: streamline certification process for State Veterans Homes by allowing certain facilities certified by Dept. of Veterans Affairs to be deemed in compliance with specified Medicare and Medicaid requirements (see H.R. 7747), H2335 [2MR]

Native Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in U.S. (see S. Res. 650), S1205 [18MR]

Red Star Service Banner: establish as officially recognized service banner (see H.R. 7815), H2469 [5MR]

Ripley, John W.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 7211), H1349 [22JA]

Rodney C. Hamilton Sr., VA Clinic, Lafayette, LA: designate (see S. 3689), S290 [27JA] (see H.R. 6963), H134 [7JA]

SBA: establish goal for participation by small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans in procurement contracts (see S. 3964), S762 [3MR] (see H.R. 7534), H2218 [12FE]

Sergeant Staret J. Engleston Memorial Post Office Building, Martville, NY: designate (see H.R. 7410), H2041 [5FE]

Siller, Frank: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7175), H1171 [21JA]

Social Security: establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 7120), H920 [15JA]

U.S. Army Nurse Corps: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 27), S610 [12FE] (see H.J. Res. 149), H2219 [12FE]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), S1465, S1466 [21MR], S1569 [24MR]

——— establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), House amendment, S1348 [19MR]

Cost Estimates

Move National Woman’s Relief Corps (organization) place of incorporation and domicile to Illinois and move principal office to Murphysboro, IL (H.R. 988): CBO, H1928 [2FE]

Motions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (S.J. Res. 103), S1609 [25MR]

——— establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), S1055 [16MR], S1067 [17MR], S1348, S1357 [19MR], S1570 [24MR], H2149 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to accomplishments of African American servicemembers, H2085–H2089 [9FE]

Bedford, TX: tribute to Bedford Heights School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E219 [16MR]

Blackmon, Bruce N.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E58 [20JA]

Boeding, Todd: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E42 [14JA]

Capers, James, Jr.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 3377), H1967 [3FE]

Carrollton, TX: tribute to Good Elementary School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E208 [12MR]

Charlottesville, VA: tribute to Charlottesville Hyperbarics, H2206 [12FE]

Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building, Virginia Beach, VA: designate (H.R. 7365), H2015 [4FE]

Coppell, TX: tribute to Coppell High School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E207 [12MR]

Dallas, TX: tribute to H. Grady Spruce High School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E209 [12MR]

——— tribute to Harry C. Withers Elementary School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E209 [12MR]

——— tribute to Moss Haven Elementary School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E220 [16MR]

——— tribute to RISD Academy participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E218 [16MR]

Davis, Representative Donald G.: legislative accomplishments, H5 [6JA]

Delgado, John: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E54 [20JA]

Dept. of Defense: conduct cost and feasibility study evaluating H. pylori screening for Armed Forces members and veterans, E210 [12MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: approve rehabilitation program for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities that include pursuit of non-degree flight training programs (H.R. 913), H1930 [2FE]

——— establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), H2138–H2149, H2173 [11FE], H2670 [24MR], H2683, H2707 [25MR], E138 [13FE]

——— establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), consideration (H. Res. 1057), H2121–H2138 [11FE]

——— establish Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer (H.R. 1663), H937–H939 [20JA]

——— extend eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance to surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of Black World War II veterans (H.R. 1725), H2086 [9FE]

——— interim rule relative to determining disability benefit eligibility, H2238 [23FE]

——— make certain improvements to laws relating to payment of certain benefits that are affected by death (H.R. 3123), H1930–H1932 [2FE]

——— make certain improvements to provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling (H.R. 980), H1929, H1930 [2FE]

——— modify criteria for approval of certain independent study programs under educational assistance programs (H.R. 1458), H1933–H1935 [2FE]

——— prohibit requiring evidence of certain dose of radiation to determine that veteran is radiation-exposed veteran (H.R. 4469), H809 [14JA]

——— proposal to cut nurses and medical staff positions, H802 [14JA]

——— provide for outreach requirements for training and rehabilitation programs for veterans with service-connected disabilities (H.R. 1793), H1930 [2FE]

——— reform and enhance pay of Board of Veterans’ Appeals attorneys for recruitment and retention and increase Board decision quality and claims processing speed (H.R. 2303), H936 [20JA]

——— suicide prevention funding, H2376 [4MR]

Dockery, Kareem N.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 7194), H1967, H1968 [3FE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H607 [9JA]

Euless, TX: tribute to Arbor Creek Elementary School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E215 [16MR]

Farmers Branch, TX: tribute to Early College School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E208 [12MR]

Fort Campbell Historical Foundation: tribute to preservation of Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group history, E248 [20MR]

Garcia, Felix J.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E31 [13JA]

Grapevine, TX: tribute Grapevine Faith Christian School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E212 [12MR]

Griess, Gabriel: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E31 [13JA]

Hall, Alec: Military Friendly (organization) National Small Business Vetrepreneur of the Year award recipient, H2639 [24MR]

——— National Veteran-Owned Business Association Veteran’s Business Enterprise of the Year Award recipient, H2639 [24MR]

Harrison, Kenneth A.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E42 [14JA]

Hazlewood, Robert: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E33 [13JA]

Johnson, Mark A.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E56 [20JA]

Keller, TX: tribute to Central High School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E212 [12MR]

Kellogg, Larry: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E36 [13JA]

Korean War: anniversary of Battle of Chipyong-ni, E147 [20FE]

Lake, George: Pennsylvania Veteran Ag Entrepreneurship Award recipient, H1984 [4FE]

Lockwood, David R.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E37 [13JA]

Marana, AZ: anniversary of Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, E209 [12MR]

Moore, Ronald F.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E53 [20JA]

Munson, Don: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E37 [13JA]

Myers, Matthew: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E57 [20JA]

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (H.R. 186), H2708 [25MR]

National Woman’s Relief Corps (organization): move place of incorporation and domicile to Illinois and move principal office to Murphysboro, IL (H.R. 988), H1927–H1929 [2FE]

Newton, Eric L.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E39 [14JA]

North Richland Hills, TX: tribute to St. John the Apostle Catholic School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E212 [12MR]

Ollis, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H2427 [5MR]

Oro Valley, AZ: tribute to Arizona Heroes Memorial ceremony to commemorate Persian Gulf Conflict anniversary, E159 [24FE]

Palmersheim, James: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E40 [14JA]

Persian Gulf Conflict: anniversary, E159 [24FE]

Pottinger, Kevin: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E41 [14JA]

Richardson, TX: tribute to Berkner High School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E216 [16MR]

——— tribute to J.J. Pearce High School participation in Valentines for Veterans program, E210 [12MR]

Ripley, John W.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 7211), H1967 [3FE]

Smits, Mark: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E34 [13JA]

Sweet, Bill: Grand Traverse, MI, Area Veterans Coalition Veteran of the Year award recipient, E224 [17MR]

Tippett, Tracey A.: Michigan Marine of the Year award recipient and Iron Mountain, MI, Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center Hall of Heroes inductee, E9 [7JA]

Trickett, Cynthia J.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E55 [20JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Armed Forces, H2687 [25MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to racial relations, H2087 [9FE]

Veterans Health Administration: establish qualifications for appointment of person as marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision (H.R. 658), H1932, H1933 [2FE]

Warrenton, VA: opening of Puller Veterans Care Center, H618 [12JA]

Williams, James L.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E41 [14JA]

Williams, Joseph R.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E39 [14JA]

Remarks in Senate

Babbitt, Ashli: address ineligibility for military funeral honors (S. 4126), S1146 [17MR], S1161 [18MR]

Capers, James, Jr.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 3377), S767 [3MR]

Credit: extend consumer protections relative to interest rates and credit limits provided to Armed Forces members to all consumers (S. 3793), S511 [5FE]

Dept. of HUD: exclude service-connected disability compensation when determining whether person is of low and moderate income, low income, or moderate income (H.R. 224), S52 [6JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (S.J. Res. 103), S1607–S1609 [25MR]

——— disinter remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX (S. 1071), technical corrections (S. 4164), S1560 [23MR]

——— establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), House amendment, S572 [11FE], S597–S601 [12FE], S632 [24FE], S669 [25FE], S701 [26FE], S910 [9MR], S947 [10MR], S971, S1005 [11MR], S1018 [12MR], S1053–S1055 [16MR], S1060–S1063, S1065–S1082, S1083–S1088, S1146–S1158 [17MR], S1159–S1167, S1170–S1177, S1179–S1185, S1189, S1195–S1202, S1307–S1310 [18MR], S1311–S1317, S1320–S1322, S1324–S1326, S1329–S1355, S1411–S1418 [19MR], S1419–S1421, S1423, S1427–S1441 [20MR], S1461–S1472, S1474–S1480, S1484–S1493 [21MR], S1495, S1496, S1509–S1512, S1514–S1516 [22MR], S1526, S1530, S1532, S1533, S1535–S1541 [23MR], S1561–S1564, S1568–S1570, S1587 [24MR], S1589–S1591, S1593, S1606, S1629, S1638–S1644 [25MR]

——— establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), House amendment—motion to refer, S1569 [24MR]

Dockery, Kareem N.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 7194), S767 [3MR]

Dover AFB, DE: tribute to dignified transfer ceremony for fallen servicemembers, S907 [9MR], S1083 [17MR]

Hollins, Penrose: Order of the First State award recipient, S955 [10MR]

Income: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits (S. 1032), S744–S747 [3MR]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits (S. 1032), unanimous-consent request, S745, S746 [3MR]

Library of Congress: tribute to Veterans History Project participants, S1311 [19MR]

National Medal of Honor Day: observance, S1605 [25MR]

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (S. 858), S1604, S1605 [25MR]

Native Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in U.S. (S. Res. 650), S1202 [18MR]

Ripley, John W.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 7211), S767 [3MR]

Reports filed

Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 1441) (S. Rept. 119–113), S650 [24FE]

Texts of

H.R. 658, establish Veterans Health Administration qualifications for appointment of person as marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, H1932 [2FE]

H.R. 980, Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act, H1929 [2FE]

H.R. 988, move National Woman’s Relief Corps (organization) place of incorporation and domicile to Illinois and move principal office to Murphysboro, IL, H1927 [2FE]

H.R. 1458, Veterans Education and Technical Skills (VETS) Opportunity Act, H1933 [2FE]

H.R. 1663, Veterans Scam And Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act, H937 [20JA]

H.R. 3377, award Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., H1967 [3FE]

H.R. 7194, award Medal of Honor to Kareem N. Dockery, H1968 [3FE]

H.R. 7211, award Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley, H1967 [3FE]

S. 858, National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, S1605 [25MR]

S. 3706, Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act, S292 [27JA]

S. 4164, technical corrections to S. 1071, disinter remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX, S1560 [23MR]

S. Con. Res. 27, U.S. Army Nurse Corps anniversary, S614 [12FE]

S. Res. 650, recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in U.S., S1208 [18MR]