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S. PRT. 112–54

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

UNITED STATES SENATE

LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH CONGRESS

CONVENED JANUARY 5, 2011 FIRST SESSION ! ADJOURNED JANUARY 3, 2012

CONVENED JANUARY 3, 2012 SECOND SESSION ! ADJOURNED JANUARY 3, 2013

PATTY MURRAY, Chairman

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COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

PATTY MURRAY, WASHINGTON, Chairman

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WEST VIRGINIA DANIEL K. AKAKA, HAWAII BERNARD SANDERS, (I) VERMONT SHERROD BROWN, OHIO JIM WEBB, VIRGINIA JON TESTER, MONTANA MARK BEGICH, ALASKA

RICHARD BURR, NORTH CAROLINA, Ranking Member JOHNNY ISAKSON, GEORGIA ROGER F. WICKER, MISSISSIPPI MIKE JOHANNS, NEBRASKA SCOTT P. BROWN, MASSACHUSETTS JERRY MORAN, KANSAS JOHN BOOZMAN, ARKANSAS

KIM LIPSKY, MAJORITY STAFF DIRECTOR

LUPE WISSEL, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Publications and information ................................................................................................................................. 1 Years representing the 92nd–112th Congresses ................................................................................................... 1 Democratic members, 92nd Congress–112th Congress ....................................................................................... 2 Republican members, 92nd Congress–112th Congress ........................................................................................ 3 Chronological sequence of membership assignments and Subcommittees—92nd–112th Congress .................. 4 Legislative jurisdiction and rules of procedure of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs ........................ 9 Index of short titles of bills referred to the Committee ....................................................................................... 11 Senate bills referred to the Committee ................................................................................................................. 12 Senate resolutions and joint resolutions referred to the Committee .................................................................... 23 House bills and resolutions referred to the Committee ........................................................................................ 24 Passed bills ............................................................................................................................................................. 29 Public law index of bills acted upon by the Committee ...................................................................................... 29 Legislative history of public laws ......................................................................................................................... 30 Hearings and meeting sessions of the Committee ................................................................................................ 31 Committee publications ......................................................................................................................................... 33 Executive communications .................................................................................................................................... 34 Executive nominations ........................................................................................................................................... 40 Author index of Senate bills and resolutions referred to the Committee ............................................................ 42 Subject index of Senate bills and resolutions referred to the Committee ........................................................... 66


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PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION

Please check the Committee’s Web site at www.veterans.senate.gov for information on upcoming hearings, meetings, nominations, and to view Web casts of all the Committee’s hearings held in Washington, DC.

The Committee uses the services of the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) to print reports, hearings, and other documents which, in most cases, are also available at the Committee’s Web site listed above. In addition, all publications of the Committee may be obtained from GPO through their Web site at www.gpo.gov/fdsys/. GPO publications are also available at Federal Depository Libraries located throughout the United States. For a listing of Federal Depository Libraries check www.gpo.gov/libraries.

YEARS REPRESENTING THE 92nd–112th CONGRESSES

92nd Congress, 1971 and 1972, 1st and 2nd sessions. 103rd Congress, 1993 and 1994, 1st and 2nd sessions. 93rd Congress, 1973 and 1974, 1st and 2nd sessions. 104th Congress, 1995 and 1996, 1st and 2nd sessions. 94th Congress, 1975 and 1976, 1st and 2nd sessions. 105th Congress, 1997 and 1998, 1st and 2nd sessions. 95th Congress, 1977 and 1978, 1st and 2nd sessions. 106th Congress, 1999 and 2000, 1st and 2nd sessions. 96th Congress, 1979 and 1980, 1st and 2nd sessions. 107th Congress, 2001 and 2002, 1st and 2nd sessions. 97th Congress, 1981 and 1982, 1st and 2nd sessions. 108th Congress, 2003 and 2004, 1st and 2nd sessions. 98th Congress, 1983 and 1984, 1st and 2nd sessions. 109th Congress, 2005 and 2006, 1st and 2nd sessions. 99th Congress, 1985 and 1986, 1st and 2nd sessions. 110th Congress, 2007 and 2008, 1st and 2nd sessions.

100th Congress, 1987 and 1988, 1st and 2nd sessions. 111th Congress, 2009 and 2010, 1st and 2nd sessions. 101st Congress, 1989 and 1990, 1st and 2nd sessions. 112th Congress, 2011 and 2012, 1st and 2nd sessions. 102nd Congress, 1991 and 1992, 1st and 2nd sessions.


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SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS 92nd CONGRESS–112th CONGRESS

DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS * COMMITTEE SERVICE

1. Talmadge, Herman E. (Georgia).................................................................................... Jan. 28, 1971–Jan. 2, 1981 2. Randolph, Jennings (West Virginia).............................................................................. Jan. 28, 1971–Jan. 2, 1985 3. Hartke, Vance 1 (Indiana) ............................................................................................... Jan. 28, 1971–Jan. 2, 1977 4. Hughes, Harold E. (Iowa) .............................................................................................. Jan. 28, 1971–Jan. 2, 1975 5. Cranston, Alan 2 (California).......................................................................................... Jan. 28, 1971–Jan. 4, 1993 6. Stone, Richard (Dick) (Florida) .................................................................................. Jan. 17, 1975–Dec. 31, 1980 7. Durkin, John A. (New Hampshire)........................................................................... Sept. 19, 1975–Dec. 29, 1980 8. Matsunaga, Spark M. (Hawaii) .................................................................................. Feb. 11, 1977–Apr. 15, 1990 9. DeConcini, Dennis (Arizona)........................................................................................... Jan. 5, 1981–Jan. 4, 1995

10. Mitchell, George J. (Maine)............................................................................................. Jan. 5, 1981–Jan. 4, 1995 11. ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV 3 (West Virginia) ................................................................ Mar. 3, 1985–present 12. Graham, Bob (Florida) ..................................................................................................... Jan. 6, 1987–Jan. 4, 2005 13. AKAKA, DANIEL K.4 (Hawaii) .......................................................................................... May 16, 1990–present 14. Daschle, Thomas A. (South Dakota)............................................................................ Mar. 19, 1991–Jan. 4, 1995 15. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse 5 (Colorado)..................................................................... Jan. 21, 1993–Mar. 23, 1995 16. Dorgan, Byron L. (North Dakota) ................................................................................ Jan. 5, 1995–Dec. 29, 1995 17. Wellstone, Paul 6 (Minnesota) .................................................................................... Mar. 27, 1995–Oct. 25, 2002 18. MURRAY, PATTY 7 (Washington)...................................................................................... Dec. 29, 1995–present 19. Miller, Zell (Georgia) ................................................................................................... Sept. 12, 2000–Jan. 4, 2005 20. Jeffords, James M.8 (I), (Vermont) .............................................................................. July 10, 2001–Dec. 9, 2006 21. Nelson, E. Benjamin (Nebraska).................................................................................... Jan. 25, 2001–Jan. 4, 2005 22. Obama, Barack 9 (Illinois) ............................................................................................ Jan. 6, 2005–Nov. 16, 2008 23. Salazar, Ken (Colorado) ................................................................................................. Jan. 6, 2005–Jan. 12, 2007 24. SANDERS, BERNARD (Vermont) ....................................................................................... Jan. 12, 2007–present 25. BROWN, SHERROD (Ohio) ................................................................................................. Jan. 12, 2007–present 26. WEBB, JAMES (Virginia) ..................................................................................................... Jan. 12, 2007–present 27. TESTER, JON (Montana) ...................................................................................................... Jan. 12, 2007–present 28. BEGICH, MARK (Alaska)..................................................................................................... Jan. 21, 2009–present 29. Burris, Roland W.10 (Illinois)..................................................................................... Jan. 21, 2009–Nov. 29, 2010 30. Specter, Arlen 11 (Pennsylvania) .................................................................................. April 28, 2008–Jan. 5, 2011

1 Chairman, Jan. 28, 1971–Jan. 2, 1977. 2 Temporary Chairman, Jan. 10, 1977–Feb. 11, 1977; Chairman, Feb. 11, 1977–Jan. 4, 1981; Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 5, 1981–Jan. 5, 1987;

and Chairman, Jan. 6, 1987–Jan. 4, 1993. 3 Chairman, Jan. 4, 1993–Jan. 4, 1995, Jan. 3–20, 2001; July 10, 2001–Jan. 3, 2003; Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 5, 1995–Jan. 3, 2001; Jan.

25, 2001–June 6, 2001. 4 Ranking Member, Jan. 6, 2005–Jan. 12, 2007; Chairman, Jan. 12, 2007–Feb. 3, 2011. 5 Changed party affiliation effective Mar. 3, 1995. 6 Senator Wellstone passed away on Oct. 25, 2002. 7 Chairman, Feb. 3, 2011–Jan. 3, 2013. 8 Changed party affiliation effective June 6, 2001. 9 Resigned Nov. 16, 2008 after having been elected United States President on Nov. 4, 2008.

10 Senator Burris left the 111th Congress on Nov. 29, 2010. 11 Changed party affiliation effective April 28, 2009.

* Senators serving in the 112th Congress are shown in capital letters.


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SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS 92nd CONGRESS—112th CONGRESS

REPUBLICAN MEMBERS * COMMITTEE SERVICE

1. Thurmond, Strom 1 (South Carolina) ............................................................................. Jan. 29, 1971–Jan. 7, 2003 2. Hansen, Clifford P.2 (Wyoming) ................................................................................ Jan. 29, 1971–Dec. 31, 1978 3. Cook, Marlow W. (Kentucky)..................................................................................... Jan. 29, 1971–Feb. 23, 1972 4. Stevens, Ted (Alaska)................................................................................................. Jan. 29, 1971–Sept. 21, 1971 5. Stafford, Robert T.3 (Vermont) .................................................................................... Sept. 21, 1971–Jan. 2, 1989 6. Saxbe, William B. (Ohio)............................................................................................ Feb. 23, 1972–Jan. 12, 1973 7. McClure, James A. (Idaho) .......................................................................................... Jan. 12, 1973–Jan. 23, 1975 8. Scott, William L. (Virginia) ....................................................................................... Jan. 23, 1975–Sept. 19, 1975 9. Simpson, Alan K.4 (Wyoming)...................................................................................... Jan. 23, 1979–Jan. 2, 1997

10. Humphrey, Gordon J. (New Hampshire)....................................................................... Jan. 23, 1979–Jan. 5, 1981 11. Kasten, Bob (Wisconsin).................................................................................................. Jan. 5, 1981–Jan. 2, 1983 12. Denton, Jeremiah 5 (Alabama) .......................................... Jan. 5, 1981–Jan. 2, 1983; Feb. 15, 1983–Jan. 5, 1987 13. Murkowski, Frank H.6 (Alaska)....................................................................................... Jan. 5, 1981–Jan. 7, 2003 14. Specter, Arlen 7 (Pennsylvania) ................................................................................... Jan. 5, 1981–April 28, 2009 15. Boschwitz, Rudy (Minnesota) ....................................................................................... Feb. 15, 1983–Jan. 5, 1987 16. Jeffords, James M.8 (Vermont) ...................................................................................... Feb. 2, 1989–June 6, 2001 17. Brown, Hank (Colorado) .............................................................................................. Jan. 5, 1995–Mar. 23, 1995 18. Craig, Larry E.9 (Idaho) ................................................................................................... Jan. 5, 1995–Jan. 5, 2009 19. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse 10 (Colorado) ..................................................................... Mar. 24, 1995–Jan. 4, 2005 20. Hutchinson, Tim (Arkansas) ............................................................................................ Jan. 9, 1997–Jan. 3, 2003 21. Hutchison, Kay Bailey (Texas)...................................................................................... July 17, 2001–Jan. 5, 2009 22. Bunning, Jim (Kentucky) ............................................................................................... Jan. 15, 2003–Jan. 4, 2005 23. Ensign, John (Nevada) ................................................................................................. Jan. 15, 2003–Jan. 24, 2008 24. Graham, Lindsey O. (South Carolina)........................................................................ Jan. 15, 2003–Dec. 29, 2010 25. Murkowski, Lisa (Alaska).............................................................................................. Jan. 15, 2003–Jan. 4, 2005 26. BURR, RICHARD 11 (North Carolina).................................................................................... Jan. 6, 2005–present 27. Thune, John (South Dakota)......................................................................................... Jan. 6, 2005–Sept. 11, 2007 28. ISAKSON, JOHNNY (Georgia) .............................................................................................. Jan. 6, 2005–present 29. WICKER, ROGER F. (Mississippi)....................................................................................... Jan. 24, 2008–present 30. JOHANNS, MIKE (Nebraska) ............................................................................................... Jan. 21, 2009–present 31. BROWN, SCOTT P.12 (Massachusetts) .............................................................................. March 2, 2010–present 32. Kirk, Mark 13 (Illinois) .................................................................................................... Dec. 7, 2010–Jan. 5, 2011 33. MORAN, JERRY (Kansas) ..................................................................................................... Feb. 3, 2011–present 32. BOOZMAN, JOHN (Arkansas)............................................................................................... Feb. 3, 2011–present

1 Ranking Member, Jan. 29, 1971–Jan. 12, 1973; Jan. 26, 1978–Mar. 22, 1978. 2 Ranking Member, Jan. 12, 1973–Feb. 22, 1977. 3 Ranking Member, Feb. 22, 1977–Jan. 26, 1978; Mar. 22, 1978–Jan. 25, 1979. 4 Ranking Member, Jan. 25, 1979–Jan. 5, 1981; Chairman, Jan. 5, 1981–Mar. 5, 1985; and Chairman, Jan. 5, 1995–Jan. 2, 1997. 5 Served two separate terms. 6 Chairman, Mar. 5, 1985–Jan. 5, 1987; and Ranking Member, Jan. 6, 1987–Jan. 2, 1991; Jan. 4, 1993–Nov. 20, 2002. 7 Ranking Member, Mar. 19, 1991–Jan. 4, 1993; June 6, 2001–Jan. 15, 2003; Chairman, Jan. 9, 1997–June 6, 2001; Jan. 15, 2003–Dec. 8, 2004.

Changed party affiliation effective April 28, 2009. 8 Changed party affiliation effective June 6, 2001. 9 Chairman, Jan. 6, 2005–Jan. 4, 2006; Ranking Member Jan. 12, 2007–Sept. 11, 2007.

10 Changed party affiliation effective Mar. 3, 1995. 11 Ranking Member, Sept. 11, 2007–present. 12 Sworn into office on Feb. 4, 2010, to fill the unexpired term of Senator Ted Kennedy. 13 Sworn into office on Dec. 7, 2010, to fill the seat previously held by appointed Senator Roland Burris.

* Senators serving during the 112th Congress are shown in capital letters.


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CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES—92nd–112th CONGRESS

92nd CONGRESS, 1971 and 1972

The 92nd Congress convened on January 21, 1971. On January 28, 1971, S. Res. 16, as adopted, assigned the majority

members as follows: Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Vance Hartke (Chairman), Herman E. Talmadge, Jennings Randolph, Harold E. Hughes, and Alan Cranston.

On January 29, 1971, S. Res. 20, as adopted, assigned the minority members as follows: Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Strom Thurmond (Ranking Minority Member), Clifford P. Hansen, Marlow W. Cook, and Ted Stevens.

At the Committee’s first organizational meeting (executive session), dated February 3, 1971, the following Subcommittees were established (Chairman and Ranking Minority Member are ex officio members of all Subcommittees):

(1) Compensation and Pensions: Herman E. Talmadge (Chair-man), Jennings Randolph, Harold E. Hughes, Clifford P. Hansen, and Strom Thurmond.

(2) Health and Hospitals: Alan Cranston (Chairman), Jennings Randolph, Harold E. Hughes, Strom Thurmond, and Clifford P. Hansen.

(3) Housing and Insurance: Harold E. Hughes (Chairman), Herman E. Talmadge, Alan Cranston, Marlow W. Cook, and Ted Stevens.

(4) Readjustment, Education, and Employment: Vance Hartke (Chairman), Herman E. Talmadge, Alan Cranston, Ted Stevens, and Marlow W. Cook.

Senator Ted Stevens’ service to the Committee terminated on Sep-tember 21, 1971, and Senator Robert T. Stafford’s service to the Committee commenced on September 21, 1971 (S. Res. 170).

Senator Stafford became the Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment and a member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.

Senator Marlow W. Cook’s service to the Committee terminated on February 23, 1972, and Senator William B. Saxbe’s service to the Committee commenced February 23, 1972 (S. Res. 261).

Senator Saxbe became the Ranking Minority Member of the Sub-committee on Housing and Insurance and a member of the Sub-committee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment.

93rd CONGRESS, 1973 and 1974

The 93rd Congress convened on January 3, 1973. On January 12, 1973, Senator Clifford P. Hansen became the Rank-

ing Minority Member, replacing Senator Strom Thurmond. Senator William B. Saxbe’s service to the Committee terminated

on January 12, 1973, and Senator James A. McClure’s service to the Committee commenced on January 12, 1973 (S. Res. 16).

Senator McClure became the Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance and a member of the Sub-committee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment.

The organizational meeting (executive session) was held on January 29, 1973.

Senator Harold E. Hughes’ service to the Committee terminated on January 2, 1975.

94th CONGRESS, 1975 and 1976

The 94th Congress convened on January 14, 1975. Senator Richard (Dick) Stone was appointed to the Committee

on January 17, 1975 (S. Res. 18), replacing Senator Harold E. Hughes. Senator James A. McClure’s service to the Committee terminated

on January 23, 1975, and Senator William L. Scott’s service to the Committee commenced on January 23, 1975 (S. Res. 24).

The organizational meeting (executive session) was held on January 28, 1975.

Senator Stone became the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Hous-ing and Insurance and a member of the Subcommittee on Compensa-tion and Pensions and Subcommittee on Health and Hospitals.

Senator Scott of Virginia became the Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance and a member of the Subcommittee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment.

Senator John A. Durkin’s service to the Committee commenced on September 19, 1975 (S. Res. 259).

Senator Scott’s service to the Committee terminated on September 19, 1975 (S. Res. 263).

An organizational meeting (executive session) was held on Decem-ber 9, 1975.

Senator Vance Hartke was added to the Subcommittee on Com-pensation and Pensions.

Senator Durkin was added to the Subcommittee on Health and Hospitals.

Senator Hartke and Senator Hansen were added to the Sub-committee on Housing and Insurance.

Senator Durkin and Senator Thurmond were added to the Sub-committee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment.

Senator Durkin became Chairman of the newly established Sub-committee on Cemeteries and Burial Benefits. The membership of this Subcommittee also included Senators Hartke, Talmadge, Ran-dolph, Hansen (Ranking Minority Member), and Stafford.

Senator Vance Hartke’s service to the Committee terminated on January 2, 1977.


The 95th Congress convened on January 4, 1977. On January 10, 1977, the Senate adopted S. Res. 20, assigning

Senator Alan Cranston as temporary Chairman of the Senate Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, with all subcommittees considered de novo.

On February 11, 1977, Senator Cranston became Chairman when the Senate adopted S. Res. 84. This resolution also assigned Senator Spark M. Matsunaga to the Committee.

On February 22, 1977, the Senate adopted S. Res. 90, assigning Senator Robert T. Stafford to the position of Ranking Minority Mem-ber, replacing Senator Clifford P. Hansen.


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CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES— 92nd–112th CONGRESS—Continued

On March 2, 1977, an organizational meeting was held and a new Subcommittee structure (Chairman and Ranking Minority Member are ex officio nonvoting members of all Subcommittees) was adopted. The agreed on assignments were as follows:

(1) Compensation and Pension: Herman E. Talmadge (Chair-man), Spark M. Matsunaga (Vice Chairman), Jennings Randolph, John A. Durkin, Clifford P. Hansen, and Robert T. Stafford.

(2) Health and Readjustment: Alan Cranston (Chairman), John A. Durkin (Vice Chairman), Jennings Randolph, Richard (Dick) Stone, Strom Thurmond, and Clifford P. Hansen.

(3) Housing, Insurance, and Cemeteries: Richard (Dick) Stone (Chairman), Herman E. Talmadge, Alan Cranston, Spark M. Mat-sunaga, Robert T. Stafford, and Strom Thurmond.

On January 26, 1978, Senator Strom Thurmond became the Ranking Minority Member, replacing Senator Robert T. Stafford.

On March 22, 1978, Senator Robert T. Stafford became the Ranking Minority Member, replacing Senator Strom Thurmond.

Senator Clifford P. Hansen’s service to the Committee terminated on December 31, 1978.


The 96th Congress convened on January 15, 1979. On January 23, 1979, the Senate adopted S. Res. 21, which in-

creased the membership of the Committee from nine to ten. On January 23, 1979, the Senate adopted S. Res. 22, which made

the majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 96th Congress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party’s membership on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs was as follows:

Senators Cranston (Chairman), Talmadge, Randolph, Stone, Durkin, and Matsunaga.

On January 23, 1979, the Senate adopted S. Res. 23, which made the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 96th Congress. The minority party’s membership on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs was as follows:

Senators Stafford (Ranking Minority Member), Thurmond, Simpson, and Humphrey.

On January 25, 1979, Senator Alan K. Simpson became the Rank-ing Minority Member, replacing Senator Robert T. Stafford.

The services of Senators John A. Durkin and Richard (Dick) Stone to the Committee terminated on December 29 and 31, 1980, respec-tively.

Senator Herman E. Talmadge’s service to the Committee terminated on January 2, 1981.


The 97th Congress convened on January 5, 1981, and adopted S. Res. 13, which increased the membership of the Committee from ten to twelve.

On January 5, 1981, the Senate adopted S. Res. 14, which made the majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 97th Congress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Simpson (Chairman), Thurmond, Stafford, Kasten, Denton, Murkowski, and Specter.

On January 5, 1981, the Senate adopted S. Res. 15, which made the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 97th Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Cranston (Ranking Minority Member), Randolph, Matsunaga, DeConcini, and Mitchell.

On January 30, 1981, an organizational meeting was held.

The services of Senators Bob Kasten and Jeremiah Denton to the Committee terminated on January 2, 1983.


The 98th Congress convened on January 3, 1983. On January 3, 1983, the Senate adopted S. Res. 8, which made

the majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 98th Congress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Simpson (Chairman), Thurmond, Stafford, Mur-kowski, and Specter.


Senators Cranston (Ranking Minority Member), Randolph, Matsunaga, DeConcini, and Mitchell.

On February 1, 1983, an organizational meeting was held. On February 15, 1983, the Senate adopted S. Res. 65, with the

following additional majority party appointments on the Committee: Senators Denton and Boschwitz.

Senator Jennings Randolph’s service to the Committee terminated on January 2, 1985.


The 99th Congress convened on January 3, 1985. On March 5, 1985, the Senate adopted S. Res. 87, which made

the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 99th Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Cranston (Ranking Minority Member), Matsunaga, DeConcini, Mitchell, and Rockefeller.

On March 5, 1985, the Senate adopted S. Res. 89, which made the majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 99th Congress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Murkowski (Chairman), Simpson, Thurmond, Staf-ford, Specter, Denton, and Boschwitz.

The services of Senators Jeremiah Denton and Rudy Boschwitz to the Committee terminated on January 5, 1987.


The 100th Congress convened on January 6, 1987. On January 6, 1987, the Senate adopted S. Res. 14, which decreased

the membership of the Committee from 12 to 11. On January 6, 1987, the Senate adopted S. Res. 19, which made

majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 100th Con-gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Cranston (Chairman), Matsunaga, DeConcini, Mitch-ell, Rockefeller, and Graham.


Senators Murkowski (Ranking Minority Member), Simpson, Thurmond, Stafford, and Specter.

Senator Robert T. Stafford’s service to the Committee terminated on January 2, 1989.


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101st CONGRESS, 1989 and 1990

The 101st Congress convened on January 3, 1989. On February 2, 1989, the Senate adopted S. Res. 46, which made

majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 101st Con-gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Cranston (Chairman), Matsunaga, DeConcini, Mitch-ell, Rockefeller, and Graham.

On February 2, 1989, the Senate adopted S. Res. 47, which made the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 101st Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Murkowski (Ranking Minority Member), Simpson, Thurmond, Specter, and Jeffords.

Senator Spark M. Matsunaga’s service to the Committee terminated on April 15, 1990.

On May 16, 1990, Senator Daniel K. Akaka replaced Senator Spark M. Matsunaga.

102nd CONGRESS, 1991 and 1992

The 102nd Congress convened on January 3, 1991. On March 19, 1991, the Senate adopted S. Res. 85, which increased

the membership of the Committee from 11 to 12. On March 19, 1991, the Senate adopted S. Res. 86, which made

majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 102nd Con-gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Cranston (Chairman), DeConcini, Mitchell, Rocke-feller, Graham, Akaka, and Daschle.

On March 19, 1991, the Senate adopted S. Res. 88, which made the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 102nd Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Specter (Ranking Minority Member), Simpson, Thur-mond, Murkowski, and Jeffords.

Senator Alan Cranston’s service to the Committee terminated on January 4, 1993.

103rd CONGRESS, 1993 and 1994

The 103rd Congress convened on January 5, 1993. On January 21, 1993, the Senate adopted S. Res. 19, which made

majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 103rd Con-gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Rockefeller (Chairman), DeConcini, Mitchell, Graham, Akaka, Daschle, and Campbell.

On January 21, 1993, the Senate adopted S. Res. 22, which made minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 103rd Con-gress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Murkowski (Ranking Minority Member), Thurmond, Simpson, Specter, and Jeffords.

The services of Senators George J. Mitchell, Dennis DeConcini, and Thomas A. Daschle terminated on January 4, 1995.


The 104th Congress convened on January 4, 1995.

On January 5, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 33, which made majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 104th Con-gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Simpson (Chairman), Thurmond, Murkowski, Spec-ter, Jeffords, Brown, and Craig.

On January 5, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 32, which made minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 104th Con-gress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Rockefeller (Ranking Minority Member), Graham, Akaka, Campbell, and Dorgan.

On March 23, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 93, which made changes to the majority appointments. Senator Ben Nighthorse Camp-bell replaced Senator Hank Brown.

Senator Paul Wellstone’s service to the Committee commenced on March 27, 1995 (S. Res. 95).

On December 29, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 206, which made changes to the minority appointments. Senator Patty Murray replaced Senator Byron L. Dorgan.



majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 105th Con-gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Specter (Chairman), Thurmond, Murkowski, Jeffords, Campbell, Craig, and Hutchinson.


Senators Rockefeller (Ranking Minority Member), Graham, Akaka, Wellstone, and Murray.

The service of Senators Alan K. Simpson terminated on January 2, 1997.



majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 106th Con-gress. The majority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Specter, Thurmond, Murkowski, Jeffords, Campbell, Craig, and Hutchinson.

On January 7, 1999, the Senate adopted S. Res. 15, which made minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 106th Con-gress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Rockefeller, Graham, Akaka, Wellstone, and Murray. On March 2, 1999, the Senate adopted S. Res. 55, which made

majority and minority party appointments to Senate Committees for the 106th Congress and designated chairmen of such committees. The appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Specter (Chairman), Thurmond, Murkowski, Jeffords, Campbell, Craig, and Hutchinson.

Senators Rockefeller (Ranking Minority Member), Graham, Akaka, Wellstone, and Murray.


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The 107th Congress convened on January 3, 2001. The make up of the Senate at the outset of the 107th Congress

was a 50–50 split with the deciding vote being cast by the President of the Senate. The majority was therefore held by the Democrats until the inauguration on January 20, 2001.

On January 3, 2001 the Senate adopted S. Res. 7, which designated the chairman to the Senate committees for the 108th Congress until January 20, 2001. The designee as chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs was as follows:

Senator Rockefeller (Chairman). On January 25, 2001 the majority leader Senator Lott entered

into the record the majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 107th Congress. The majority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senator Specter, Murkowski, Thurmond, Jeffords, Campbell, Craig, and T. Hutchinson.

On January 25, 2001 the minority leader Senator Daschle entered into the record the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 107th Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senator Rockefeller, Graham, Akaka, Wellstone, Murray, Mil-ler, and Nelson (NE).

On February 7, 2001, the Senate adopted S. Res. 7, as amended, in which Sec. 2 designated the chairman to the Senate committees for the 107th Congress. The designee as chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs was as follows:

Senator Specter (Chairman). On June 6, 2001, Senator Jeffords switched party affiliation from

the Republican to the Independent party. This switch changed the majority and the minority status of the Senate. Within the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Jeffords switch left the minority (Re-publican) party appointees as follows:

Senator Specter, Murkowski, Thurmond, Campbell, Craig, and T. Hutchinson.

On July 10, 2001, the majority leader Senator Daschle entered into the record the majority party appointments, as authorized by S. Res. 120 agreed upon on June 29, 2001, to Senate Committees for the 107th Congress and designated chairman of such committees. The majority appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senator Rockefeller (Chairman), Graham, Jeffords (I), Akaka, Wellstone, Murray, Miller, and Nelson.

On July 17, 2001, the minority party appointed Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, as authorized by S. Res. 120 agreed upon on June 29, 2001.

Senator Paul Wellstone from Minnesota passed away on October 25, 2002. The majority party did not appoint a new member to the Senate committee before the end of the Congress.




Senators Specter (Chairman), Campbell, Craig, Hutchison, Bunning, Ensign, Graham, and Murkowski.


Senator Graham (Ranking Minority Member), Rockefeller, Jef-fords, Akaka, Murray, Miller, and Nelson.




Senators Craig (Chairman), Specter, Hutchison, Graham, Burr, Ensign, Thune, and Isakson.


Senators Akaka (Ranking Member), Rockefeller, Jeffords, Murray, Obama, and Salazar.

The services of Senators Bob Graham, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Zell Miller, E. Benjamin Nelson, Jim Bunning, and Lisa Murkowski terminated on January 4, 2005.




Senators Akaka (Chairman), Rockefeller, Murray, Obama, Sanders, Brown, Webb, and Tester.


Senators Craig (Ranking Member), Specter, Burr, Isakson, Graham, Hutchison, and Ensign.

On September 11, 2007, the Senate adopted S. Res. 317, which made the minority party’s appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the remainder of the 110th Congress:

Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Specter, Craig, Isakson, Graham, Hutchison, and Ensign.

On January 24, 2008, the Senate adopted S. Res. 425, which made the minority party’s appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet-erans’ Affairs for the remainder of the 110th Congress:

Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Specter, Craig, Isakson, Graham, Hutchison, and Wicker.



majority appointments to Senate committees for the 111th Congress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appoint-ments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Akaka (Chairman), Rockefeller, Murray, Sanders, Brown, Webb, Tester, Begich, and Burris.

On January 21, 2009, the Senate adopted S. Res. 19, which made minority appointments to Senate committees for the 111th Congress.


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The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet-erans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Specter, Isakson, Wicker, Johanns, and Graham.

On April 28, 2009, Senator Arlen Specter switched party affiliation from the Republican to the Democratic party.

On May 5, 2009, the Senate adopted S. Res. 130, which made the majority party’s appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet-erans’ Affairs for the remainder of the 111th Congress:

Senators Akaka (Chairman), Rockefeller, Murray, Sanders, Brown, Webb, Tester, Begich, Burris, and Specter.

On January 19, 2010, Senator Scott Brown was elected to the United States Senate to fill the term of the late Senator Ted Kennedy.

On March 2, 2010, the Senate adopted S. Res. 429, which made minority party’s appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the remainder of the 111th Congress:

Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Isakson, Wicker, Johanns, Brown, and Graham.

On December 7, 2010, the Senate adopted S. Res. 696, which made the minority party’s appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the remainder of the 111th Congress:

Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Isakson, Wicker, Johanns, Brown, Graham, and Kirk.


The 112th Congress convened on January 5, 2011. On February 3, 2011, the Senate adopted S. Res. 42, which made

majority appointments to Senate committees for the 112th Congress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appoint-ments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Murray (Chairman), Akaka, Rockefeller, Sanders, Brown, Webb, Tester, and Begich.

On February 3, 2011, the Senate adopted S. Res. 43, which made minority appointments to Senate committees for the 112th Congress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet-erans’ Affairs were as follows:

Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Isakson, Wicker, Johanns, Brown, Moran, and Boozman.


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LEGISLATIVE JURISDICTION AND RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

LEGISLATIVE JURISDICTION

EXTRACT FROM RULE XXV OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE

STANDING COMMITTEES

1. The following standing committees shall be appointed at the commencement of each Congress, and shall continue and have the power to act until their successors are appointed, with leave to report by bill or otherwise on matters within their respective jurisdictions:

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(p) Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to which committee shall be referred all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials, and other matters relating to the following subjects:

1. Compensation of veterans. 2. Life insurance issued by the Government on account of service

in the Armed Forces. 3. National cemeteries. 4. Pensions of all wars of the United States, general and special. 5. Readjustment of servicemen to civil life. 6. Soldiers’ and sailors’ civil relief. 7. Veterans’ hospitals, medical care and treatment of veterans. 8. Veterans’ measures generally. 9. Vocational rehabilitation and education of veterans.

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RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE COMMITTEE

112TH CONGRESS

I. MEETINGS—(a) Unless otherwise ordered, the Committee shall meet on the first Wednesday of each month. The Chairman may, upon proper notice, call such additional meetings as deemed necessary.

(b) Except as provided in subparagraphs (b) and (d) of paragraph 5 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public. The Committee shall prepare and keep a complete transcript or electronic recording adequate to fully record the proceedings of each meeting whether or not such meeting or any part thereof is closed to the public.

(c) The Chairman of the Committee, or the Ranking Majority Member present in the absence of the Chairman, or such other Mem-ber as the Chairman may designate, shall preside at all meetings.

(d) Except as provided in rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no meeting of the Committee shall be scheduled except by majority vote of the Committee or by authorization of the Chairman of the Committee.

(e) The Committee shall notify the office designated by the Com-mittee on Rules and Administration of the time, place, and purpose

of each meeting. In the event such meeting is canceled, the Committee shall immediately notify such designated office.

(f) Written or electronic notice of a Committee meeting, accom-panied by an agenda enumerating the items of business to be consid-ered, shall be sent to all Committee members at least 72 hours (not counting Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays) in advance of each meeting. In the event that the giving of such 72-hour notice is prevented by unforeseen requirements or Committee business, the Committee staff shall communicate notice by the quickest appropriate means to members or appropriate staff assistants of Members and an agenda shall be furnished prior to the meeting.

(g) Subject to the second sentence of this paragraph, it shall not be in order for the Committee to consider any amendment in the first degree proposed to any measure under consideration by the Com-mittee unless a written copy of such amendment has been delivered to each member of the Committee at least 24 hours before the meeting at which the amendment is to be proposed. This paragraph may be waived by a majority vote of the members and shall apply only when 72-hour written notice has been provided in accordance with paragraph (f).

II. QUORUMS—(a) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (b), eight members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the reporting or approving of any measure or matter or recommendation. Five members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for purposes of transacting any other business.

(b) In order to transact any business at a Committee meeting, at least one member of the minority shall be present. If, at any meeting, business cannot be transacted because of the absence of such a member, the matter shall lay over for a calendar day. If the presence of a minority member is not then obtained, business may be transacted by the appropriate quorum.

(c) One member shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of receiving testimony.

III. VOTING—(a) Votes may be cast by proxy. A proxy shall be written and may be conditioned by personal instructions. A proxy shall be valid only for the day given.

(b) There shall be a complete record kept of all Committee action. Such record shall contain the vote cast by each member of the Com-mittee on any question on which a roll call vote is requested.

IV. HEARINGS AND HEARING PROCEDURES—(a) Except as specifi-cally otherwise provided, the rules governing meetings shall govern hearings.

(b) At least 1 week in advance of the date of any hearing, the Committee shall undertake, consistent with the provisions of paragraph 4 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to make public announcements of the date, place, time, and subject matter of such hearing.

(c) The Committee shall require each witness who is scheduled to testify at any hearing to file 40 copies of such witness’s testimony with the Committee not later than 48 hours prior to the witness’s scheduled appearance unless the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member determine there is good cause for failure to do so.


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112TH CONGRESS—Continued

(d) The presiding member at any hearing is authorized to limit the time allotted to each witness appearing before the Committee.

(e) The Chairman, with the concurrence of the Ranking Minority Member of the Committee, is authorized to subpoena the attendance of witnesses and the production of memoranda, documents, records, and any other materials. If the Chairman or a Committee staff member designated by the Chairman has not received from the Ranking Minor-ity Member or a Committee staff member designated by the Ranking Minority Member notice of the Ranking Minority Member’s non-concurrence in the subpoena within 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays) of being notified of the Chairman’s intention to subpoena attendance or production, the Chairman is au-thorized following the end of the 48-hour period involved to subpoena the same without the Ranking Minority Member’s concurrence. Re-gardless of whether a subpoena has been concurred in by the Ranking Minority Member, such subpoena may be authorized by vote of the Members of the Committee. When the Committee or Chairman author-izes a subpoena, the subpoena may be issued upon the signature of the Chairman or of any other member of the Committee designated by the Chairman.

(f) Except as specified in Committee Rule VII (requiring oaths, under certain circumstances, at hearings to confirm Presidential nomi-nations), witnesses at hearings will be required to give testimony under oath whenever the presiding member deems such to be advis-able.

V. MEDIA COVERAGE—Any Committee meeting or hearing which is open to the public may be covered by television, radio, and print media. Photographers, reporters, and crew members using mechanical recording, filming or broadcasting devices shall position and use their equipment so as not to interfere with the seating, vision, or hearing of the Committee members or staff or with the orderly conduct of the meeting or hearing. The presiding member of the meeting or hearing may for good cause terminate, in whole or in part, the use of such mechanical devices or take such other action as the cir-cumstances and the orderly conduct of the meeting or hearing may warrant.

VI. GENERAL—All applicable requirements of the Standing Rules of the Senate shall govern the Committee.

VII. PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS—(a) Each Presidential nominee whose nomination is subject to Senate confirmation and referred to this Committee shall submit a statement of his or her background and financial interests, including the financial interests of his or her spouse and of children living in the nominee’s household, on a form approved by the Committee which shall be sworn to as to its com-pleteness and accuracy. The Committee form shall be in two parts—

(A) information concerning employment, education, and back-ground of the nominee which generally relates to the position to which the individual is nominated, and which is to be made public; and

(B) information concerning the financial and other background of the nominee, to be made public when the Committee deter-mines that such information bears directly on the nominee’s qualifications to hold the position to which the individual is nominated.

Committee action on a nomination, including hearings or a meeting to consider a motion to recommend confirmation, shall not be initiated until at least five days after the nominee submits the form required by this rule unless the Chairman, with the concurrence of the Ranking Minority Member, waives this waiting period.

(b) At any hearing to confirm a Presidential nomination, the testi-mony of the nominee and, at the request of any Member, any other witness shall be under oath.

VIII. NAMING OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FACILI-TIES—It is the policy of the Committee that no Department of Vet-erans Affairs facility shall be named after any individual unless—

(A) such individual is deceased and was— (1) a veteran who (i) was instrumental in the construction

or the operation of the facility to be named, or (ii) was a recipient of the Medal of Honor or, as determined by the Chair-man and Ranking Minority Member, otherwise performed mili-tary service of an extraordinarily distinguished character;

(2) a member of the United States House of Representatives or Senate who had a direct association with such facility;

(3) an Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs, a Secretary of Vet-erans Affairs, a Secretary of Defense or of a service branch, or a military or other Federal civilian official of comparable or higher rank; or

(4) an individual who, as determined by the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, performed outstanding service for veterans;

(B) each member of the Congressional delegation representing the State in which the designated facility is located has indicated in writing such member’s support of the proposal to name such facility after such individual; and

(C) the pertinent State department or chapter of each Congres-sionally chartered veterans’ organization having a national mem-bership of at least 500,000 has indicated in writing its support of such proposal.

IX. AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES—The rules of the Committee may be changed, modified, amended, or suspended at any time, pro-vided, however, that no less than a majority of the entire membership so determine at a regular meeting with due notice, or at a meeting specifically called for that purpose. The rules governing quorums for reporting legislative matters shall govern rules changes, modifica-tion, amendments, or suspension.


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INDEX OF SHORT TITLES OF BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

Access to Appropriate Immunizations for Veterans Act of 2011— S. 1799

Agent Orange Equity Act of 2011—S. 1629

Alaska Hero’s Card Act of 2011—S. 1146

Andrew Connolly Veterans’ Housing Act—S. 914

Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2011—S. 277

Careers for Veterans Act of 2012—S. 3555

Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2011—S. 1147

Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012—S. 3202

Disabled Veteran Caregiver Housing Assistance Act of 2011—S. 1017

GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act of 2012—S. 2241

GI Bill Protection Act of 2012—S. 3318

GI Educational Freedom Act of 2012—S. 2206

Helping Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Return to Employment at Home Act—S. 3235

Helping our Homeless Veterans Act of 2011—S. 411

Hiring Heroes Act of 2011—S. 951

Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement Act of 2012—S. 3309

Honoring All Veterans Act of 2011—S. 1060

Honor America’s Guard-Reserve Retirees Act of 2011—S. 491

Housing for Families of Ill and Injured Veterans Act of 2012— S. 3324

Meeting the Inpatient Health Care Needs of Far South Texas Veterans Act of 2011—S. 396

Mental Health Access to Continued Care and Enhancement of Support Services Act of 2012—S. 3340

Military Family Home Protection Act—S. 3323

Military and Veterans Educational Reform Act of 2012—S. 2179

National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2011—S. 1823

Nationwide Network of Support for Veterans and Military Families Act of 2012—S. 3082

Nationwide Network of Support for Veterans and Their Families Act of 2011—S. 1846

Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011—S. 1798

Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2011—S. 1847

Protecting Servicemembers from Mortgage Abuses Act of 2011— S. 486

Remembering America’s Forgotten Veterans Cemetery Act of 2012— S. 2320

Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act—S. 1849

Senior Airman Michael Malarsie Act—S. 3689

SERVE Act of 2011—S. 815

Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2012—S. 3233

Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2012—S. 3179

Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2012—S. 3236

Servicemembers’ Protection Act of 2012—S. 3322

Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012— S. 2299

Southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2011—S. 1272

Spouses of Heroes Education Act—S. 1852

TAP Modernization Act of 2012—S. 2246

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011— S. 894

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2012— S. 2259

Veterans Conservation Corps Authorization Act—S. 2130

Veterans Health Equity Act of 2011—S. 910

Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2011—S. 1089

Veterans Missing in America Act of 2012—S. 2244

Veterans Outreach Enhancement Act of 2011—S. 935

Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2011—S. 780

Veterans Programs Improvement Act of 2011—S. 1148

Veterans Rural Health Improvement Act of 2011—S. 1127

Veterans’ Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services’ Improve-ments Act of 2011—S. 957

Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act—S. 1707

Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act of 2011—S. 1689

Veterans’ Small Business Opportunity Act of 2012—S. 3210

Veterans Small Business Protection Act of 2012—S. 3405

Veterans Telemedicine Act of 2011—S. 1124

Veterans Transition Assistance Program Audit Act of 2011—S. 1104

Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2011— S. 666

Veteran Voting Support Act of 2011—S. 1264

VETS Dogs Act of 2011—S. 769

VISN Reorganization Act of 2012—S. 3084

Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2012— S. 3313


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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

S. 63 Jan. 25, 2011

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

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

S. 269 Feb. 3, 2011

Sponsor: Cornyn, John [R-TX] Cosponsor(s): Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]—2/3/2011*

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

S. 277 Feb. 3, 2011

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—5/2/2011; Brown, Scott

P. [R-MA]—2/28/2012; Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]—5/12/2011; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]—2/3/2011*; Hagan, Kay [D-NC]—2/3/ 2011*; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]—2/14/2011; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]— 6/20/2011; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]—2/7/2011; Leahy, Patrick J. [D- VT]—9/22/2011; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—2/3/2011*

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

S. 327 Feb. 14, 2011

Sponsor: Udall, Mark [D-CO] Cosponsor(s): Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]—2/14/2011*

A bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs telehealth clinic in Craig, Colorado, as the ‘‘Major William Edward Adams Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs Clinic.’’

S. 396 Feb. 17, 2011

Sponsor: Cornyn, John [R-TX] Cosponsor(s): Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]—2/17/2011*

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the South Texas Veterans Affairs Health Care Center in Harlingen, Texas, includes a full-service Department of Veterans Affairs inpa-tient health care facility.

S. 411 Feb. 17, 2011

Sponsor: Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—2/17/2011*; Blumenthal, Rich-ard [D-CT]—6/27/2011; Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]—2/17/2011*; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]—6/27/2011; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D- MD]—7/18/2011; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—2/17/2011*; Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]—4/8/2011; Cornyn, John [R-TX]— 2/17/2011*; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]—6/27/2011; Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]—5/10/2011; Hagan, Kay [D-NC]—6/27/2011; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]—2/17/2011*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—6/27/2011; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]—5/10/2011; Murkowski, Lisa [R- AK]—3/14/2011; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—2/17/2011*; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]—6/27/2011; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—6/27/2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements with States and non-profit organizations to collaborate in the provision of case manage-ment services associated with certain supported housing programs for veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 423 Mar. 1, 2011

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authority for retroactive effective date for awards of disability compensation in connection with applications that are fully-developed at submittal, and for other purposes.

S. 486 Mar. 3, 2011

Sponsor: Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]—4/7/2011; Blumenthal, Richard

[D-CT]—5/2/2011; Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]—3/17/2011; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]—3/28/2011; Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]—3/28/2011; Franken, Al [D-MN]—6/28/2011; Hagan, Kay [D-NC]—3/10/2011; Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]—3/28/2011; Leahy, Patrick J. [D- VT]—3/10/2011; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—3/3/2011*; Mikulski, Bar-bara A. [D-MD]—5/4/2011; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—5/9/2011; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]—5/18/2011; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—3/3/2011*; Sand-ers, Bernard [I-VT]—3/3/2011*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—3/3/2011*

A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance protections for members of the uniformed services relating to mort-gages, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction, and for other purposes.

S. 490 Mar. 3, 2011

Sponsor: Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—5/3/2011; Rockefeller,

John D., IV [D-WV]—6/9/2011; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—1/24/2012

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


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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE—Continued

S. 491 Mar. 4, 2011

Sponsor: Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]—2/16/2012; Begich, Mark [D-

AK]—5/9/2012; Blunt, Roy [R-MO]—4/23/2012; Boozman, John [R-AR]—4/4/2011; Coburn, Tom [R-OK]—6/18/2012; Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]—12/1/2011; Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—4/12/ 2011; Franken, Al [D-MN]—5/21/2012; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D- NY]—3/1/2012; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]—4/6/2011; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]—5/21/2012; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]—3/17/2011; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—5/23/2011; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]—5/18/2011; Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]—2/27/2012; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]—4/26/2012; Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]—9/7/2011; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—5/25/2011; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]—6/13/ 2011; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/3/2011; Thune, John [R-SD]—6/13/ 2011; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—3/17/2011

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

S. 536 Mar. 9, 2011

Sponsor: Webb, Jim [D-VA] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—5/2/2011

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

S. 572 Mar. 14, 2011

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—3/14/2011*; Cardin, Benjamin

L. [D-MD]—10/31/2011; Franken, Al [D-MN]—3/14/2011*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—3/14/2011*; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D- MD]—3/14/2011*; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]—3/14/2011*; Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—3/14/2011*

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

S. 666 Mar. 29, 2011

Sponsor: Baucus, Max [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]—4/4/2011; Conrad, Kent [D-

ND]—3/29/2011*; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]—3/29/2011*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—3/29/2011*

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

S. 696 Mar. 31, 2011

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—5/19/2011; Blumenthal, Richard

[D-CT]—5/2/2011; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]—5/23/2011; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—5/12/2011; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—4/13/2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to treat Vet Centers as Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for purposes of pay-ments or allowances for beneficiary travel to Department facilities, and for other purposes.

S. 698 Mar. 31, 2011

Sponsor: Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the prohibition against the reservation of gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes.

S. 745 Apr. 6, 2011

Sponsor: Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—4/14/2011; Casey, Robert

P., Jr. [D-PA]—7/13/2011; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—7/22/ 2011; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—5/3/2011; Stabenow, Debbie [D- MI]—7/20/2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect certain veterans who would otherwise be subject to a reduction in educational assist-ance benefits, and for other purposes.

S. 769 Apr. 8, 2011

Sponsor: Harkin, Tom [D-IA] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—5/25/2011; Hagan, Kay [D-

NC]—6/21/2011; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]—4/8/2011*; Leahy, Pat-rick J. [D-VT]—5/25/2011; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]—7/7/2011; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]—6/7/2011; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]— 7/6/2011; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—5/25/2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from prohibiting the use of service dogs on Department of Veterans Affairs property.

S. 780 Apr. 8, 2011

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—5/2/2011

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

S. 815 Apr. 13, 2011

Sponsor: Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] Cosponsor(s): Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH]—5/2/2011; Begich, Mark [D-

AK]—6/8/2011; Blunt, Roy [R-MO]—5/5/2011; Boozman, John [R- AR]—6/8/2011; Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]—5/5/2011; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]—6/22/2011; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]—4/13/ 2011*; Coats, Daniel [R-IN]—4/13/2011*; Collins, Susan M. [R- ME]—6/9/2011; Conrad, Kent [D-ND]—4/13/2011*; Coons, Chris-topher A. [D-DE]—6/13/2011; Cornyn, John [R-TX]—6/13/2011; Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]—6/9/2011; Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]— 9/6/2011; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—4/13/2011*; Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]—6/16/2011; Hoeven, John [R-ND]—4/13/2011*; Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]—4/13/2011*; Inhofe, James M. [R- OK]—5/16/2011; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]—4/13/2011*; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]—5/16/2011; Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]—4/13/2011*;


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Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—11/14/2011; Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID- CT]—5/16/2011; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—5/2/2011; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—5/24/2011; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]—4/13/2011*; Reid, Harry [D-NV]—4/13/2011*; Roberts, Pat [R-KS]—5/24/2011; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]—4/13/2011*; Rubio, Marco [R- FL]—4/13/2011*; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—4/13/2011*; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]—5/24/2011; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—9/8/2011; Webb, Jim [D-VA]—5/2/2011; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—6/8/2011; Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]—5/5/2011

A bill to guarantee that military funerals are conducted with dignity and respect.

S. 873 May 3, 2011

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

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide benefits for children with spina bifida of veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era outside Vietnam, and for other purposes.

S. 874 May 3, 2011


A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the provision of compensation and pension to surviving spouses of veterans in the months of the deaths of the veterans, to improve housing loan benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 894 May 5, 2011

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] Cosponsor(s): Akaka, Daniel K. [HI]—5/5/2011; Begich, Mark

[AK]—5/5/2011; Boozman, John [AR]—5/5/2011; Brown, Scott P. [MA]—5/5/2011; Brown, Sherrod [OH]—5/5/2011; Burr, Richard [NC]—5/5/2011; Isakson, Johnny [GA]—5/5/2011; Johanns, Mike [NE]—5/5/2011; Moran, Jerry [KS]—5/5/2011; Rockefeller, John D., IV [WV]—5/5/2011; Sanders, Bernard [VT]—5/5/2011; Tester, Jon [MT]—5/5/2011; Webb, Jim [VA]—5/5/2011; Wicker, Roger F. [MS]—5/5/2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2011, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 910 May 9, 2011

Sponsor: Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] Cosponsor(s): Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH]—5/9/2011*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans in each of the 48 contiguous States are able to receive services in at least one full-service Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in the State or receive comparable services provided by contract in the State, and for other purposes.

S. 914 May 9, 2011

Sponsor: Begich, Mark [D-AK]

Cosponsor(s): Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]—5/9/2011*; Tester, Jon [D- MT]—5/9/2011*

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

S. 928 May 10, 2011


A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use bid savings on major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand or change the scope of a major medical facility project of the Department, and for other purposes.

S. 935 May 10, 2011

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program of outreach for veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 951 May 11, 2011

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] Cosponsor(s): Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]—5/11/2011*; Baucus, Max

[D-MT]—5/11/2011*; Begich, Mark [D-AK]—5/11/2011*; Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]—6/9/2011; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—10/ 6/2011; Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]—5/11/2011*; Brown, Scott P. [R- MA]—5/11/2011*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—5/11/2011*; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]—11/7/2011; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]—5/12/ 2011; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—5/11/2011*; Coons, Chris-topher A. [D-DE]—5/11/2011*; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]—6/6/2011; Franken, Al [D-MN]—11/7/2011; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]— 7/26/2011; Hagan, Kay [D-NC]—9/6/2011; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]— 10/3/2011; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]—6/20/2011; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—7/11/2011; Kohl, Herb [D-WI]—7/7/2011; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]—11/8/2011; Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]—8/2/ 2011; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]—5/11/2011*; Levin, Carl [D-MI]— 6/20/2011; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—5/26/2011; Menendez, Rob-ert [D-NJ]—6/27/2011; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]—5/11/2011*; Nel-son, Ben [D-NE]—8/2/2011; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—7/27/2011; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]—11/7/2011; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—5/17/2011; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]—5/11/2011*; Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—5/11/2011*; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]—5/17/2011; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—9/26/2011; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]— 6/9/2011; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]—6/21/2011; Tester, Jon [D- MT]—5/11/2011*; Udall, Tom [D-NM]—6/22/2011; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—5/16/2011

A bill to improve the provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 957 May 11, 2011

Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—5/11/2011*; Blumenthal, Rich-

ard [D-CT]—3/15/2012; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—5/14/2012; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]—6/22/2011


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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of rehabilitative services for veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury, and for other purposes.

S. 1017 May 17, 2011

Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

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

S. 1060 May 25, 2011

Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Cosponsor(s): Harkin, Tom [D-IA]—9/13/2011

A bill to improve education, employment, independent living services, and health care for veterans, to improve assistance for homeless veterans, and to improve the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 1089 May 26, 2011

Sponsor: McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]

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

S. 1104 May 26, 2011

Sponsor: Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]

A bill to require regular audits of, and improvements to, the Transition Assistance Program.

S. 1123 May 26, 2011


A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of benefits and assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans affected by natural or other disasters, and for other purposes.

S. 1124 May 26, 2011

Sponsor: Conrad, Kent [D-ND]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the utilization of teleconsultation, teleretinal imaging, telemedicine, and telehealth coordination services for the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1127 May 26, 2011

Sponsor: Conrad, Kent [D-ND]

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish centers of excel-lence for rural health research, education, and clinical activities and to recognize the rural health resource centers in the Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.

S. 1146 June 6, 2011

Sponsor: Begich, Mark [D-Alaska]

A bill to establish a pilot program under which veterans in the State of Alaska may receive health care benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs at non-Department medical facilities, and for other purposes.

S. 1147 June 6, 2011

Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—6/28/2012; Grassley, Chuck

[R-IA]—6/6/2011*; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]—6/6/2011*; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—6/6/2011*; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]—7/13/2011; Schu-mer, Charles E. [D-NY]—3/28/2012; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—6/9/ 2011; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—6/6/2011*

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

S. 1148 June 6, 2011

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—3/8/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of assistance to homeless veterans, to improve the regulation of fiduciaries who represent individuals for purposes of receiving bene-fits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 1172 June 9, 2011

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

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the efficiency of the appeals process under the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims by improving staff conferences directed by such Court, and for other purposes.

S. 1184 June 13, 2011

Sponsor: Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1264 June 23, 2011

Sponsor: Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]


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Cosponsor(s): Durbin, Richard [D-IL]—6/23/2011*; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]—6/23/2011*; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]—6/23/2011*; Reid, Harry [D-NV]—6/23/2011*

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

S. 1272 Jun. 23, 2011

Sponsor: Udall, Tom [D-NM] Cosponsor(s): Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]—6/23/2011*

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing of a polytrauma rehabilitation center or polytrauma network site of the Department of Veterans Affairs in the southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, region, and for other purposes.

S. 1314 Jun. 30, 2011

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]—7/19/2011; Begich, Mark [D-

AK]—6/30/2011*; Nelson, Ben [D-NE]—8/2/2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Labor to establish minimum funding levels for States for the support of disabled veterans’ outreach program specialists and local veterans’ employment representatives, and for other purposes.

S. 1391 July 20, 2011

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—11/3/2011; Blumenthal, Richard

[D-CT]—9/11/2012; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—11/13/2012; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]—9/19/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

S. 1629 Sep. 23, 2011

Sponsor: Gillibrand, Kirsten [D-NY] Cosponsor(s): Baucus, Max [D-MT]—6/28/2012; Blumenthal, Richard

[D-CT]—2/6/2012; Casey, Robert [D-PA]—2/6/2012; Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]—9/23/2011*; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]—4/19/2012; Johnson, Tim [D-SD]—1/30/2012; Kerry, John [D-MA]—5/7/2012; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] 12/8/2011; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—1/31/ 2012; Mikulski, Barbara [D-MD]—10/4/2011; Sanders, Bernard [I- VT] 3/27/2012; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—1/30/2012; Whitehouse, Shel-don [D-RI]—1/31/2012; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—1/30/2012

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

S. 1631 Sep. 23, 2011

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—9/23/2011*

A bill to authorize the establishment in the Department of Veterans Affairs of a center for technical assistance for non-Department health care providers who furnish care to veterans in rural areas, and for other purposes.

S. 1634 Sep. 26, 2011

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Leahy, Patrick [D-VT]—10/11/2011; Rockefeller, John

[D-WV]—12/6/2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the approval and disapproval of programs of education for purposes of edu-cational benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Vet-erans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 1689 Oct. 12, 2011

Sponsor: Toomey, Pat [R-PA]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require a comprehen-sive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents that occur at medical facilities of the Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 1705 Oct. 13, 2011

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] Cosponsor(s): Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]—10/13/2011*

A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, as the ‘‘Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.’’

S. 1707 Oct. 13, 2011

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC] Cosponsor(s): Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH]—11/7/2011; Begich, Mark [D-

AK]—10/13/2011*; Boozman, John [R-AR] 10/13/2011*; Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]—11/1/2011; Coburn, Tom [R-OK]—10/ 13/2011*; Cochran, Thad [R-MS]—10/13/2011*; Crapo, Mike [R- ID]—1/23/2012; Enzi, Michael [R-WY] –10/13/2011*; Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]—10/31/2011; Inhofe, James [R-OK]—10/17/2011; Lieberman, Joseph [ID-CT] 10/31/2011; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]— 10/13/2011*; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]—10/13/2011*; Risch, James [R-ID]—10/13/2011*; Roberts, Pat [R-KS]—11/3/2011; Sessions, Jeff [R-AL]—10/17/2011; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—11/2/2011; Thune, John [R-SD]—10/13/2011*; Vitter, David [R-LA]—10/18/2011; Webb, Jim [D-VA]—10/13/2011*; Wicker, Roger [R-MS]—10/13/ 2011*

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

S. 1755 Oct. 20, 2011

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—10/20/2011*; Blumenthal, Rich-

ard [D-CT]—3/27/2012; Kerry, John [D-MA]—7/30/2012; Leahy, Patrick [D-VT]—1/30/2012; Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—2/28/2012


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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.

S. 1798 Nov. 3, 2011

Sponsor: Udall, Tom [D-NM] Cosponsor(s): Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]—11/3/2011*; Bingaman, Jeff

[D-NM]—11/3/2011*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—11/17/2011; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—12/1/2011; Corker, Bob [R-TN]— 11/3/2011*; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—1/24/2012; Johnson, Tim [D- SD]—9/11/2012; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—11/3/2011*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—11/28/2011; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—11/3/2011*; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]—11/15/2011; Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—11/17/2011; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]—11/3/2011*; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]—2/14/2012; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—12/ 7/2011; Udall, Mark [D-CO]—11/3/2011*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]— 11/10/2011

S. 1799 Nov. 3, 2011

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—11/3/2011*; Pryor, Mark L. [D-

AR]—11/3/2011*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—11/3/2011*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the immunization of veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1806 Nov. 3, 2011

Sponsor: Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—11/3/2011*; Coons, Christopher

A. [D-DE]—6/25/2012; Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]—7/23/2012; Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]—7/9/2012; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—11/ 3/2011*; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]—6/25/2012

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund.

S. 1823 Nov. 8, 2011

Sponsor: Blunt, Roy [R-MO] Cosponsor(s): Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—11/8/2011*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for employ-ment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time National Guard duty, and for other purposes.

S. 1838 Nov. 9, 2011

Sponsor: Baucus, Max [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]; Boozman, John [R-AR]—11/

9/2011*; Franken, Al [D-MN]—7/10/2012; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]— 11/16/2011; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]—11/9/2011*; Wyden, Ron [D- OR]—2/1/2012

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on service dog training therapy, and for other pur-poses.

S. 1846 Nov. 10, 2011

Sponsor: Bennet, Michael [D-CO]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the National Veterans Support Foundation to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 1847 Nov. 10, 2011

Sponsor: Rubio, Marco [R-FL] Cosponsor(s): Blunt, Roy [R-MO]—11/10/2011*; Merkley, Jeff [D-

OR]—11/17/2011; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—11/10/2011*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees, and for other purposes.

S. 1849 Nov. 10, 2011

Sponsor: Franken, Al [D-MN] Cosponsor(s): Boozman, John [R-AR]—11/10/2011*

A bill to require a five-year strategic plan for the Office of Rural Health of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs for improving access to, and the quality of, health care services for veterans in rural areas.

S. 1852 Nov. 10, 2011

Sponsor: Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] Cosponsor(s): Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]—11/10/2011*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry scholarship to include spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty, and for other purposes.

S. 1859 Nov. 10, 2011


A bill to provide that section 3330a, 3330b, and 3330c of title 5, United States Code, relating to administrative and judicial redress and remedies for preference eligibles, shall apply with respect to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration.

S. 2045 Jan. 31, 2012


A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require judges of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to reside within fifty miles of the District of Columbia, and for other pur-poses.


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S. 2130 Feb. 17, 2012

Sponsor: Nelson, Bill [D-FL]

A bill to direct the Secretary of Interior to establish a veterans con-servation corps, and for other purposes.

S. 2179 Mar. 8, 2012

Sponsor: Webb, Jim [D-VA] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—3/19/2012; Blumenthal, Richard

[D-CT]—4/16/2012; Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]—3/8/2012*; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]—5/7/2012; Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]—3/ 8/2012*; Durbin, Richard [D-IL]—3/14/2012; Feinstein, Dianne [D- CA]—5/23/2012; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—5/7/2012; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]—3/8/2012*; Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX]—6/28/ 2012; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]—3/13/2012; McCaskill, Claire [D- MO]—3/8/2012*; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—5/14/2012; Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—3/26/2012; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/17/2012; Udall, Tom [D-NM]—6/21/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve oversight of educational assistance provided under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense, and for other purposes.

S. 2206 Mar. 20, 2012

Sponsor: Lautenberg, Frank [D-NJ] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—4/16/2012; Brown, Scott

P. [R-MA]—3/20/2012*; Harkin, Tom [D-IA]—3/20/2012*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—3/20/2012*; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D- MD]—3/20/2012*; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—3/20/2012*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide educational counseling to individuals eligible for educational assistance under laws administered by the Secretary before such individuals receive such assistance, and for other purposes.

S. 2241 Mar. 27, 2012

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] Cosponsor(s): Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]—3/27/2012*; Begich, Mark

[D-AK]—3/27/2012*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—4/16/2012; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—3/27/2012*; Coons, Christopher A. [D- DE]—3/27/2012*; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—5/7/2012; Har-kin, Tom [D-IA]—3/27/2012*; Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]—3/27/ 2012*; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]—3/27/2012*; Reed, Jack [D-RI]— 5/16/2012; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]—3/27/2012*; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—6/26/2012; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/8/ 2012; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—3/27/2012*

A bill to ensure that veterans have the information and protections they require to make informed decisions regarding use of Post- 9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.

S. 2244 Mar. 28, 2012

Sponsor: Portman, Rob [R-OH] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—3/28/2012*; Boozman, John [R-

AR]—6/29/2012; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/7/2012

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist in the identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to deter-mine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery, and for other purposes.

S. 2246 Mar. 28, 2012

Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—3/28/2012*; Gillibrand, Kirsten

E. [D-NY]—5/14/2012; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]—9/10/2012; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—3/28/2012*

A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to provide off-base transition training, and for other purposes.

S. 2259 Mar. 29, 2012

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]—3/29/2012*; Baucus, Max

[D-MT]—11/13/2012; Begich, Mark [D-AK]—3/29/2012*; Boozman, John [R-AR]—3/29/2012*; Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]— 3/29/2012*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—3/29/2012*; Burr, Richard [R-NC]—3/29/2012*; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]—3/29/2012*; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—3/29/2012*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—3/29/ 2012*; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]—3/29/2012*; Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—3/29/2012*; Webb, Jim [D-VA]—3/29/2012*; Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]—3/29/2012*

A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2012, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected dis-abilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur-poses.

S. 2299 Apr. 18, 2012

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] Cosponsor(s): Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]—4/18/2012*; Begich, Mark

[D-AK]—4/18/2012*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—5/7/2012; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—5/15/2012; Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]— 4/18/2012*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/7/2012; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—4/18/2012*

A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of civil relief to members of the uniformed services and to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of such members, and for other purposes.

S. 2320 Apr. 19, 2012

Sponsor: Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH] Cosponsor(s): Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]—5/7/2012; Begich, Mark [D-

AK]—4/19/2012*; Boozman, John [R-AR]—6/27/2012; Boxer, Bar-bara [D-CA]—7/10/2012; Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]—4/25/2012; Coats, Daniel [R-IN]—7/31/2012; Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]— 4/25/2012; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—4/26/2012; Hutchison, Kay Bai-ley [R-TX]—5/7/2012; Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]—6/29/2012; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]—5/15/2012; Kerry, John F. [D-MA]—5/ 7/2012; Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]—5/15/2012; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]—5/21/2012; Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]—5/9/2012


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S. 2320—Continued

A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to pro-vide for the ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Republic of the Philippines, and for other purposes.

S. 3049 May 9, 2012

Sponsor: Begich, Mark [D-AK] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—6/27/2012; Boozman,

John [R-AR]—5/9/2012*; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—6/12/2012; Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]—9/12/2012; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/23/ 2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws admin-istered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

S. 3052 May 9, 2012


A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans, when such veterans elec-tronically file claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, with notice that relevant services may be available to the veterans from veterans service organizations, and for other purposes.

S. 3082 May 10, 2012

Sponsor: Bennet, Michael [D-CO] Cosponsor(s): Johanns, Mike [R-NE]—5/10/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the National Veterans Support Network to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 3084 May 10, 2012

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC] Cosponsor(s): Coburn, Tom [R-OK] 6/12/2012

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reorganize the Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

S. 3179 May 15, 2012

Sponsor: Reed, Jack [D-RI] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—5/15/2012*, Brown, Sherrod

[D-OH]—5/15/2012*, Durbin, Richard [D-IL]—5/15/2012*, Tester, Jon [D-MT]—6/26/2012, Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—5/15/2012*

A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance the protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses with respect to mortgages, and for other purposes.

S. 3202 May 17, 2012

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] Cosponsor(s): Burr, Richard [R-NC]—5/17/2012*; Heller, Dean [R-

NV]—6/13/2012; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]—6/27/2012; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—5/17/2012*; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—5/17/2012*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes.

S. 3206 May 17, 2012

Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—5/17/2012*, Isakson, Johnny

[R-GA]—6/26/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authoriza-tion of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance to United States Paralympics, Inc., and for other pur-poses.

S. 3210 May 21, 2012

Sponsor: Brown, Scott P. [R-MA] Cosponsor(s): Burr, Richard [R-NC]—5/21/2012*, Heller, Dean [R-

NV]—5/22/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the treatment under contracting goals and preferences of the Department of Vet-erans Affairs for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner, and for other purposes.

S. 3233 May 23, 2012

Sponsor: Casey, Robert P. [D-PA] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—6/20/2012, Wyden, Ron [D-

OR]—5/23/2012*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforce-ment of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

S. 3235 May 24, 2012

Sponsor: Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—6/20/2012, Blunt, Roy [R-

MO]—6/18/2012, Boozman, John [R-AR]—9/10/2012, Durbin, Richard [D-IL]—6/14/2012, Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]—6/13/2012, Johanns, Mike [R-NE]—5/24/2012*, Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]— 6/18/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require, as a condition on the receipt by a State of certain funds for veterans employment and training, that the State ensures that training received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consideration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, and for other purposes.

S. 3236 May 24, 2012

Sponsor: Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—6/20/2012, Brown, Scott P. [R-

MA]—7/31/2012, Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]—6/5/2012, Franken, Al [D-MN]—7/10/2012, Kerry, John F. [D-MA]—6/11/2012, Mi-kulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]—6/18/2012, Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]— 7/10/2012


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S. 3236—Continued

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of mem-bers of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

S. 3238 May 24, 2012

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] Cosponsor(s): Portman, Rob [R-OH]—5/24/2012*

A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic in Mansfield, Ohio, as the David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clin-ic, and for other purposes.

S. 3270 June 6, 2012

Sponsor: Wyden, Ron [D-OR] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—6/7/2012, Burr, Richard

[R-NC]—6/6/2012*, Heller, Dean [R-NV]—6/7/2012, Kohl, Herb [D-WI]—6/26/2012, McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—6/14/2012, Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—6/7/2012, Risch, James E. [R-ID]—6/14/2012, Tester, Jon [D-MT]—6/21/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the resources of individuals applying for pension that were recently disposed of by the individuals for less than fair market value when determining the eligibility of such individuals for such pension, and for other purposes.

S. 3282 June 11, 2012

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—6/11/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education, and for other pur-poses.

S. 3308 June 18, 2012

Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] Cosponsor(s): Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]—6/25/2012, Burr, Richard [R-

NC]—6/19/2012; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—7/10/2012; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—6/28/2012; Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] 6/26/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the furnishing of benefits for homeless veterans who are women or who have dependents, and for other purposes.

S. 3309 June 18, 2012

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—7/9/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to homeless vet-erans, and for other purposes.

S. 3313 Jun. 19, 2012

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D- WA] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—6/20/2012; Mikulski, Barbara

A. [D-MD]—7/25/2012; Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—6/26/2012; Test-er, Jon [D-MT]—6/19/2012*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the reproduc-tive assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to severely wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their spouses, and for other purposes.

S. 3316 June 20, 2012

Sponsor: Toomey, Pat [R-PA] Cosponsor(s): Burr, Richard [R-NC]—6/20/2012*

A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to carry out a pilot program on providing veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet Web sites to facilitate online job searches, and for other purposes.

S. 3318 June 20, 2012

Sponsor: Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—6/20/2012*, Blumenthal, Rich-

ard [D-CT]—6/20/2012*, Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—6/20/2012*, Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]—8/2/2012, Durbin, Richard [D-IL]— 6/20/2012*, Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]—6/20/2012*, Franken, Al [D-MN]—7/10/2012, Hagan, Kay [D-NC]—6/20/2012*, Harkin, Tom [D-IA]—6/20/2012*, Johnson, Tim [D-SD]—6/25/2012, Lau-tenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]—6/20/2012*, McCaskill, Claire [D- MO]—6/20/2012*, Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]—6/20/2012*, Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV]—7/17/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the use of the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill to give a false impres-sion of approval or endorsement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 3322 June 20, 2012

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—6/20/2012*, Coons,

Christopher A. [D-DE]—6/20/2012*, Franken, Al [D-MN]—6/20/ 2012*, Harkin, Tom [D-IA]—6/20/2012*, Kerry, John F. [D-MA]— 6/20/2012*, Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—6/25/2012, Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]—6/20/2012*, Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]—6/20/ 2012*, Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—6/21/2012, Shaheen, Jeanne [D- NH]—6/20/2012*, Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—6/20/2012*

A bill to strengthen enforcement and clarify certain provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, and chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, and to reconcile, restore, clarify, and conform similar provisions in other related civil rights statutes, and for other pur-poses.


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* Original cosponsor.

S. 3323 June 20, 2012

Sponsor: Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] Cosponsor(s): Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]—6/20/2012*, McCaskill,

Claire [D-MO]—7/12/2012

A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes.

S. 3324 June 20, 2012

Sponsor: Brown, Scott P. [R-MA] Cosponsor(s): Burr, Richard [R-NC]—6/20/2012*

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations for the construction of facilities for tem-porary lodging in connection with the examination, treatment, or care of a veteran under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 3336 June 21, 2012

Sponsor: Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] Cosponsor(s): Murray, Patty [D-WA]—6/21/2012*

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations for the construction of facilities for tem-porary lodging in connection with the examination, treatment, or care of a veteran under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 3340 June 25, 2012

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—7/19/2012, Blumenthal, Richard

[D-CT]—6/26/2012, Durbin, Richard [D-IL]—6/26/2012, Rocke-feller, John D., IV [D-WV]—7/18/2012, Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]— 7/18/2012, Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]—6/27/2012, Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—7/30/2012, Tester, Jon [D-MT]—9/11/2012

A bill to improve and enhance the programs and activities of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding suicide prevention and resilience and behavioral health disorders for members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 3348 June 27, 2012

Sponsor: Durbin, Richard [D-IL]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the multi-family transitional housing loan program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 3353 June 28, 2012


A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 3405 July 19, 2012

Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] Cosponsor(s): Burr, Richard [R-NC]—7/19/2012*, Collins, Susan M.

[R-ME]—9/12/2012, Thune, John [R-SD]—7/31/2012

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to treat small businesses bequeathed to spouses and dependents by members of the Armed Forces killed in line of duty as small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs contracting goals and preferences, and for other purposes.

S. 3488 August 2, 2012


A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math, and for other purposes.

S. 3503 August 2, 2012

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] Cosponsor(s): Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—8/2/2012*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of work-study allowances by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, edu-cation, or training under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

S. 3511 August 2, 2012

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Begich, Mark [D-AK]—8/2/2012*, Brown, Sherrod [D-

OH]—8/2/2012*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilita-tion, counseling, examination, treatment, and care, and for other purposes.

S. 3530 September 12, 2012

Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV]

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Missouri List, and for other purposes.

S. 3555 September 19, 2012

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC] Cosponsor(s): Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]—9/21/2012, Inhofe, James M.

[R-OK]—9/21/2012


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S. 3555—Continued

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require Federal agencies to hire veterans, to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 3603 September 20, 2012

Sponsor: Nelson, Bill [D-FL]

A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Sunrise, Florida, as the ‘‘William ‘Bill’ Kling Department of Vet-erans Affairs Clinic.’’

S. 3689 December 18, 2012

Sponsor: Kerry, John [D-MA]

A bill to establish a grant program to encourage the use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.


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SENATE RESOLUTIONS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

S. Con. Res. 4 Jan. 26, 2011

Sponsor: Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—4/7/2011; Boxer, Barbara

[D-CA]—4/14/2011; Brown, Scott P. [R-MA]—5/16/2011; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—3/28/2011; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]—2/3/ 2011; Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]—5/19/2011; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—3/15/2011; Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]—4/13/2011; Franken, Al [D-MN]—4/5/2011; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]— 2/14/2011; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]—5/17/2011; Kerry, John F. [D- MA]—3/1/2011; Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]—3/10/2011; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—3/2/2011; Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]—2/14/2011; Levin, Carl [D-MI]—5/25/2011; Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]— 3/17/2011; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—2/28/2011; Menendez, Rob-ert [D-NJ]—3/3/2011; Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]—3/14/2011; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—5/17/2011; Portman, Rob [R-OH]—5/23/2011; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—3/1/2011; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—5/16/2011; Udall, Mark [D-CO]—5/17/2011; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]— 2/3/2011; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—5/19/2011

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site on Chaplains Hill in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Jan. 26, 2011—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 26, 2011—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged

by Unanimous Consent. May 26, 2011—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. May 27, 2011—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

S. Res. 55 Feb. 16, 2011

Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC] Cosponsor(s): Boozman, John [R-AR]—2/16/2011*; Cochran, Thad

[R-MS]—2/16/2011*; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]—2/16/2011*; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]—2/16/2011*; Johanns, Mike [R-NE]—2/ 16/2011*

A resolution expressing support for designation of a ‘‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.’’

Feb. 16, 2011—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Mar. 7, 2011—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged

by Unanimous Consent. Mar. 7, 2011— Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment

and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


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HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

H.R. 290 Jan. 12, 2011

Sponsor: Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-52] Cosponsor(s): Adams, Sandy [R-FL-24]—2/8/2011; Austria, Steve [R-

OH-7]—2/8/2011; Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6]—2/8/2011; Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]—1/12/2011*; Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]— 2/8/2011; Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44]—2/8/2011; Chaffetz, Jason [R- UT-3]—2/8/2011; Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]—2/8/2011; Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]—2/10/2011; Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]—2/ 10/2011; Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]—2/8/2011; Issa, Darrell E. [R- CA-49]—1/12/2011*; Kline, John [R-MN-2]—2/8/2011; Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]—2/8/2011; Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]—2/8/2011; McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]—5/26/2011; Miller, Gary G. [R- CA-42]—4/5/2011; Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-12]—2/8/2011; Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18]—2/8/2011

A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the United States Armed Forces may contain religious symbols, and for other purposes.

Jan. 12, 2011—Introduced in House. July 20, 2011—Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources.

H. Rept. 112–156. Jan. 24, 2012—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend

the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. Jan. 26, 2012—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate

and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H.R. 802 Feb. 18, 2011

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] Cosponsor(s): Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-13]—3/15/2011; Johnson,

Bill [R-OH-6]—5/10/2011

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a VetStar Award Program.

Feb. 18, 2011—Introduced in House. May 20, 2011—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’

Affairs. H. Rept. 112–80. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

June 1, 2011—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408–11 (Roll No. 383).

June 6, 2011—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H.R. 1025 Mar. 10, 2011

Sponsor: Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] Cosponsor(s): Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2]—3/30/2011; Bilbray, Brian

P. [R-CA-50]—3/30/2011; Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]—3/30/2011; Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU]—3/30/2011; Boren, Dan [D-OK- 2]—5/4/2011; Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]—3/30/2011; Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]—3/30/2011; Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]—3/30/

2011; Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]—3/30/2011; Carnahan, Russ [D- MO-3]—7/20/2011; Carney, John C., Jr. [D-DE]—3/30/2011; Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI]—3/30/2011; Cicilline, David N. [D- RI-1]—9/12/2011; Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]—5/4/2011; Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]—3/30/2011; Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]—3/30/ 2011; Crawford, Eric A. ‘‘Rick’’ [R-AR-1]—9/8/2011; Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]—3/30/2011; Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS]—3/ 30/2011; Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]—3/30/2011; Forbes, J. Randy [R- VA-4]—4/13/2011; Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]—4/13/2011; Gon-zalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]—3/30/2011; Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2]— 4/13/2011; Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3]—9/12/2011; Hayworth, Nan A. S. [R-NY-19]—3/30/2011; Heck, Joseph J. [R-NV-3]—6/14/ 2011; Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]—9/20/2011; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]—8/2/2011; Holden, Tim [D-PA-17]—3/30/2011; Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]—4/13/2011; Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]—3/30/ 2011; King, Steve [R-IA-5]—3/30/2011; Kline, John [R-MN-2]— 3/30/2011; Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]—3/30/2011; Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]—3/30/2011; Latham, Tom [R-IA-4]—3/10/2011*; Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]—3/30/2011; Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]— 9/12/2011; Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-9]—4/4/2011; McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]—3/30/2011; McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]—3/ 30/2011; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]—3/30/2011; Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD]—4/13/2011; Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4]—4/13/2011; Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]—3/30/2011; Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX- 16]—4/13/2011; Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]—3/30/2011; Ross, Mike [D-AR-4]—3/30/2011; Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-34]—3/30/ 2011; Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3]—3/10/2011*; Schiff, Adam B. [D- CA-29]—5/2/2011; Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]—7/20/2011; Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]—3/30/2011

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

Mar. 10, 2011—Introduced in House. Oct. 5, 2011—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.

Rept. 112–233. Oct. 11, 2011—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend

the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. Oct. 12, 2011—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate


H.R. 1263 Mar. 30, 2011

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

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes.

Mar. 30, 2011—Introduced in House. Oct. 5, 2011—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’

Affairs. H. Rept. 112–234. Oct. 11, 2011—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend

the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.


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HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE—Continued

H.R. 1263—Continued

Oct. 12, 2011—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H.R. 1383 Apr. 6, 2011

Sponsor: Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] Cosponsor(s): Adams, Sandy [R-FL-24]—5/13/2011; Bishop, Timothy

H. [D-NY-1]—4/12/2011; Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]—5/12/ 2011; Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-24]—5/5/2011; Israel, Steve [D- NY-2]—5/13/2011; Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]—5/5/2011; McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]—5/13/2011; Rehberg, Denny [R-MT]—5/13/ 2011; Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3]—5/2/2011; Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY- 16]—5/13/2011; Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]—4/6/2011*

To temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees for programs of education at non-public institutions of higher learning pursued by individuals enrolled in the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs before the enact-ment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improve-ments Act of 2010; and for other purposes.

Apr. 6, 2011—Introduced in the House. May 23, 2011—Passed/agreed to in House. July 21, 2011—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged

by Unanimous Consent. July 21, 2011—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amend-

ments by Unanimous Consent. July 26, 2011—Resolving differences—House actions: On motion that

the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424–0

July 28, 2011—Presented to President. Aug. 3, 2011—Signed by President. Aug. 3, 2011—Became Public Law No: 112–26.

H.R. 1407 Apr. 6, 2011

Sponsor: Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3] Cosponsor(s): Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]—5/11/2011; Ellmers, Renee

L. [R-NC-2]—5/13/2011; Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-13]—5/11/ 2011; Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-24]—5/10/2011; Johnson, Bill [R- OH-6]—5/11/2011; LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2]—5/3/2011; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]—5/10/2011; Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]—4/6/2011*

A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2011, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the sur-vivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

Apr. 6, 2011—Introduced in House. May 20, 2011—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’


May 23, 2011—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.

May 24, 2011—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H.R. 1484 Apr. 12, 2011

Sponsor: Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] Cosponsor(s): Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]—5/10/2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the appeals process of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans’ benefits.



May 31, 2011—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419–1 (Roll No. 377).

June 6, 2011—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H.R. 1627 Apr. 15, 2011

Sponsor: Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] Cosponsor(s): Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]—4/15/2011*; Lamborn, Doug

[R-CO-5]—4/15/2011*; Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]—4/15/2011*

To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was contaminated at Camp Lejeune, to improve the provision of housing assistance to veterans and their families, and for other purposes.


Affairs. H. Rept. 112–84, Part I. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

May 20, 2011—Committee on Armed Services discharged. May 23, 2011—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend

the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380–0

July 18, 2012—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

July 18, 2012—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

July 31, 2012—Resolving differences—House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. Agreed to by voice vote.

Aug. 3, 2012—Presented to President. Aug. 6, 2012—Signed by President. Aug. 6, 2012—Became Public Law No: 112–154.

H.R. 1657 April 15, 2011

Sponsor: Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.

Apr. 15, 2011—Introduced in House. May 20, 2011—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H. Rept. 112–85. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order. May 23, 2011—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend

the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385–1 (Roll No. 332).

May 24, 2011—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.


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H.R. 2302 June 22, 2011

Sponsor: Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress of conferences sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

June 22, 2011—Introduced in House. Oct. 5, 2011—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’


the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. Oct. 12, 2011—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate


H.R. 2349 June 24, 2011

Sponsor: Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3] Cosponsor(s): Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]—9/20/2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the deter-mination of annual income with respect to pensions for certain veterans, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to assess the skills of certain employees and man-agers of the Veterans Benefits Administration, and for other pur-poses.

June 24, 2011—Introduced in House. Oct. 6, 2011—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’


the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. Oct. 12, 2011—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate


H.R. 2433 July 7, 2011

Sponsor: Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] Cosponsor(s): Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]—7/14/2011; Bilirakis, Gus M.

[R-FL-9]—7/8/2011; Black, Diane [R-TN-6]—9/7/2011; Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1]—9/23/2011; Buerkle, Ann Marie [R-NY-25]—10/11/ 2011; Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44]—9/7/2011; Denham, Jeff [R-CA- 19]—7/14/2011; Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]—9/7/2011; Flo-res, Bill [R-TX-17]—7/8/2011; Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2]—8/1/2011; Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-13]—7/12/2011; Guinta, Frank C. [R- NH-1]—9/15/2011; Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-24]—7/12/2011; Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]—9/20/2011; Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]— 9/23/2011; LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2]—9/23/2011; Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]—7/12/2011; Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD]—9/15/2011; Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-5]—10/11/2011; Rigell, E. Scott [R- VA-2]—10/11/2011; Roby, Martha [R-AL-2]—7/20/2011; Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]—7/14/2011; Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]— 9/7/2011; Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3]—7/12/2011; Smith, Lamar [R-TX- 21]—9/7/2011; Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]—9/21/201; Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]—7/12/2011; Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3]—9/23/2011; Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]—10/11/2011; West, Allen B. [R-FL-22]— 7/14/2011; Young, Todd C. [R-IN-9]—7/25/2011

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improve-ments in the laws relating to the employment and training of veterans, and for other purposes.

July 7, 2011—Introduced in House.

Oct. 11, 2011—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. Rept. 112–242, Part I.

Oct. 11, 2011—Committee on Armed Services discharged. Oct. 12, 2011—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend

the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418–6 (Roll No. 785).

Oct. 13, 2011—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H.R. 3197 October 13, 2011

Sponsor: McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] Cosponsor(s): Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6]—6/26/2012; Hastings,

Doc [R-WA-4]—6/26/2012; Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]—6/ 21/2012; Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]—6/26/2012; McDermott, Jim [D- WA-7]—6/26/2012; Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]—6/26/2012; Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]—6/21/2012

A bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Spokane, Washington, as the ‘‘Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.’’

Oct. 13, 2011—Introduced in House. Dec. 20, 2012—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend


Dec. 21, 2012—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H.R. 4057 Feb. 16, 2012

Sponsor: Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] Cosponsor(s): Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU]—5/31/2012; Calvert,

Ken [R-CA-44]—6/29/2012; Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]—5/15/ 2012; Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6]—5/8/2012; Cicilline, David N. [D- RI-1]—7/31/2012; Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7]—5/9/2012; Fil-ner, Bob [D-CA-51]—5/30/2012; Green, Gene [D-TX-29]—4/25/ 2012; Hanabusa, Colleen W. [D-HI-1]—3/29/2012; Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-24]—7/17/2012; Higgins, Brian [D-NY-27]—5/8/2012; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]—7/17/2012; Holt, Rush D. [D-NJ-12]— 7/17/2012; Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]—5/9/2012; Lipinski, Dan-iel [D-IL-3]—5/8/2012; McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]—5/30/2012; McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]—4/16/2012; McKinley, David B. [R- WV-1]—7/12/2012; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]—4/16/2012; Owens, William L. [D-NY-23]—4/24/2012; Pingree, Chellie [D- ME-1]—5/8/2012; Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]—9/10/2012; Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]—6/19/2012; Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]—6/ 5/2012; Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]—5/30/2012

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning and for other purposes.

Feb. 16, 2012—Introduced in House. Sept. 11, 2012—Passed/agreed to in House. Dec. 19, 2012—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged

by Unanimous Consent. Dec. 19, 2012—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an

amendment by Unanimous Consent. Dec. 30, 2012—Resolving differences—House actions: On motion that

the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392–3

Jan. 1, 2013—Presented to President.


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Jan. 10, 2013—Signed by President. Jan. 10, 2013—Became Public Law No: 112–249.

H.R. 4114 Feb. 29, 2012

Sponsor: Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3] Cosponsor(s): Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]—3/28/2012; Bilirakis, Gus M.

[R-FL-9]—3/28/2012; Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU]—3/28/2012; Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]—3/28/2012; Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]—5/7/ 2012; LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2]—3/28/2012; Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]—3/28/2012; McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]—3/28/2012; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]—4/19/2012; Reyes, Silvestre [D- TX-16]—3/28/2012; Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]—3/28/2012; Schilling, Robert T. [R-IL-17]—3/29/2012; Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]— 5/7/2012

To increase, effective as of December 1, 2012, the rates of compensa-tion for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

Feb. 29, 2012—Introduced in House. July 9, 2012—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend

the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. Nov. 13, 2012—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged

by Unanimous Consent. Nov. 13, 2012—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without

amendment by Unanimous Consent. Nov. 16, 2012—Presented to President. Nov. 27, 2012—Signed by President. Nov. 27, 2012—Became Public Law No: 112–198.

H.R. 4201 March 16, 2012

Sponsor: Turner, Michael [R-OH-3] Cosponsor(s): Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]—3/16/2012*; Barletta,

Lou [R-PA-11]—4/27/2012; Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]—4/27/2012; Black, Diane [R-TN-6]—5/8/2012; Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1]—4/27/ 2012; Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU]—4/19/2012; Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7]—4/27/2012; Brady, Robert A. [D-PA- 1]—4/17/2012; Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5]—4/27/2012; Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]—4/27/2012; Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13]—4/27/2012; Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]—4/27/2012; Calvert, Ken [R-CA- 44]—4/27/2012; Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]—4/27/2012; Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]—4/27/2012; Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]—4/17/2012; Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]—4/27/2012; Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX- 11]—4/27/2012; Critz, Mark S. [D-PA-12]—4/17/2012; Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]—4/27/2012; Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-21]— 4/27/2012; Fleming, John [R-LA-4]—4/27/2012; Flores, Bill [R- TX-17]—5/8/2012; Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]—4/19/2012; Garamendi, John [D-CA-10]—5/8/2012; Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6]— 4/27/2012; Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-24]—4/27/2012; Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]—4/27/2012; Heck, Joseph J. [R-NV-3]—4/27/ 2012; Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-52]—4/27/2012; Johnson, Bill [R- OH-6]—4/27/2012; Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]—4/26/2012; Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3]—4/27/2012; Kline, John [R-MN-2]—4/26/ 2012; Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]—4/19/2012; Lance, Leonard [R- NJ-7]—4/27/2012; Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]—4/17/2012; LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14]—4/27/2012; Latta, Robert E. [R- OH-5]—4/27/2012; Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]—4/27/2012; LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2]—4/27/2012; Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-9]— 4/27/2012; McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]—4/27/2012; McKeon, Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’ [R-CA-25]—4/27/2012; McMorris Rodgers,

Cathy [R-WA-5]—4/27/2012; Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7]—4/27/ 2012; Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]—4/27/2012; Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42]—4/27/2012; Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]—4/27/2012; Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]—4/27/2012; Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]— 4/27/2012; Posey, Bill [R-FL-15]—4/27/2012; Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]—4/27/2012; Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8]—4/27/2012; Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2]—4/27/2012; Roby, Martha [R-AL-2]— 4/27/2012; Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-12]—4/27/2012; Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3]—4/17/2012; Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]—4/17/2012; Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]—4/27/2012; Schilling, Robert T. [R-IL-17]—4/27/2012; Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]—4/27/2012; Shimkus, John [R-IL-19]—4/27/2012; Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9]—4/ 17/2012; Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]—4/27/2012; Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13]—4/17/2012; Turner, Robert L. [R-NY-9]—4/27/2012; West, Allen B. [R-FL-22]—4/27/2012; Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1]— 4/27/2012; Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]—4/27/2012; Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]—4/19/2012; Young, Todd C. [R-IN-9]—4/17/2012

A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces.

Mar. 16, 2012—Introduced in House. May 18, 2012—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H. Rept. 112–488. May 30, 2012—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend


June 4, 2012—Referred to Senate Committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H.R. 5948 June 12, 2012

Sponsor: Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6] Cosponsor(s): Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]—6/21/2012; Culberson, John

Abney [R-TX-7]—8/1/2012; Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]—6/19/2012; Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]—9/19/2012; Miller, Jeff [R-FL- 1]—6/18/2012; Posey, Bill [R-FL-15]—9/19/2012; Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]—6/18/2012; Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]—9/19/2012; Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]—6/28/2012

June 12, 2012—Introduced in House. Sept. 19, 2012—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’

Affairs. H. Rept. 112–678. Sept. 19, 2012—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend

the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. Sept. 20, 2012—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate


H.R. 6374 September 11, 2012

Sponsor: Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] Cosponsor(s): Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]—9/12/2012; Broun,

Paul C. [R-GA-10]—9/21/2012; Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank,’’ Jr. [D-GA-4]—9/11/2012*; Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1]—9/11/2012*; Lewis, John [D-GA-5]—9/11/2012*; Price, Tom [R-GA-6]—9/12/ 2012; Scott, David [D-GA-13]—9/11/2012*; Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3]—9/11/2012*

To designate the facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 180 Martin Drive in Carrollton, Georgia, as the ‘‘Trinka Davis Veterans Village.’’

Sept. 11, 2012—Introduced in House.


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Nov. 28, 2012—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.

Nov. 29, 2012—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H.R. 6443 September 19, 2012

Sponsor: Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-20] Cosponsor(s): Adams, Sandy [R-FL-24]—12/4/2012; Bilirakis, Gus M.

[R-FL-9]—12/4/2012; Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]—9/19/2012*; Bu-chanan, Vern [R-FL-13]—9/19/2012*; Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]— 9/19/2012*; Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4]—12/4/2012; Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-21]—9/19/2012*; Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]—9/ 19/2012*; Mack, Connie [R-FL-14]—12/4/2012; Mica, John L. [R- FL-7]—12/4/2012; Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]—11/30/2012; Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-5]—12/4/2012; Posey, Bill [R-FL-15]—12/4/ 2012; Rivera, David [R-FL-25]—9/19/2012*; Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]—12/4/2012; Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]—9/19/ 2012*; Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-12]—9/19/2012*; Southerland, Steve II [R-FL-2]—12/4/2012; Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]—12/4/2012; Web-ster, Daniel [R-FL-8]—12/4/2012; West, Allen B. [R-FL-22]—12/ 4/2012; Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-17]—9/19/2012*; Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]—12/4/2012

A bill to designate the facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 9800 West Commercial Boulevard in Sunrise, Florida, as the ‘‘William ‘Bill’ Kling VA Clinic’’.

Sept. 19, 2012—Introduced in House. Dec. 20, 2012—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend


Dec. 21, 2012—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.


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PASSED BILLS

SENATE

Measure Initial Passage

S. 894 October 19, 2011

S. 3202 December 19, 2012

HOUSE

Measure Initial Passage

H.R. 1383 May 23, 2011

H.R. 1627 May 23, 2011

H.R. 2646 September 20, 2011

H.R. 4057 September 11, 2012

H.R. 4114 July 9, 2012

H.R. 6375 September 19, 2012

PUBLIC LAW INDEX OF BILLS ACTED UPON BY THE COMMITTEE

Public Law Related Senate Bill(s) Related House Bill(s) Date Enacted

112–26 S. 745 H.R. 1383 August 3, 2011

112–37 S. 327 H.R. 2646, H.R. 1658, H.R. 6375 October 5, 2011

112–53 S. 894, S. 2259 H.R. 1407, H.R. 4114 November 9, 2011

112–154 S. 698, S. 815, S. 957, S. 1123, S. 1689 H.R. 1441, H.R. 1591, H.R. 1627, H.R. 2074, H.R. 2383

August 6, 2012

112–191 H.R. 6375, H.R. 2646 October 5, 2012

112–198 S. 894, S. 2259 H.R. 1407, H.R. 4114 November 27, 2012

112–249 H.R. 4057 January 10, 2013

112–260 S. 3202 H.R. 6073 January 10, 2013


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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS

112–26 Aug. 3, 2011 To temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees for pro-

grams of education at non-public institutions of higher learning pur-sued by individuals enrolled in the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs before the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1383 House Report: 112–81 May 23, 2011—Passed/agreed in House. July 21, 2011—Passed/agreed in Senate. July 26, 2011—Resolving differences—House actions: On mo-

tion that the House suspend the rules and agree to Senate amend-ments.

112–37 Oct. 5, 2011 To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical

facility projects and leases, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and to modify certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2646 House Report: 112–209 Sept. 20, 2011—Passed/agreed in House. Sept. 23, 2011—Passed/agreed in Senate.

112–53 Nov. 9, 2011 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase,

effective December 1, 2011, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 894 Senate Report: 112–44 Oct. 19, 2011—Passed/agreed in Senate. Nov. 2, 2011—Passed/agreed in House.

112–154 Aug. 6, 2012 To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care

and medical services to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was contaminated at Camp Lejeune, to improve the provision of housing assistance to veterans and their families, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1627 House Report: 112–84 May 23, 2011—Passed/agreed in House. July 18, 2012—Passed/agreed in Senate. July 31, 2012—Resolving differences—House actions: On mo-

tion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

112–191 Oct. 5, 2012 To authorize certain Department of Veterans Affairs major medical

facility projects, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

H.R. 6375 Sept. 19, 2012—Passed/agreed in House. Sept. 22, 2012—Passed/agreed in Senate.

112–198 Nov. 27, 2012 To increase, effective as of December 1, 2012, the rates of com-

pensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4114 House Report 112–486 July 9, 2012—Passed/agreed in House. Nov. 13, 2012—Passed/agreed in Senate.

112–249 Jan. 10, 2013 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary

of Veterans Affairs to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and transparency to veterans and members of the Armed Forces through the provision of information on institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4057 House Report 112–646 Sept. 11, 2012—Passed/agreed in House. Dec. 19, 2012—Passed/agreed in Senate. Dec. 30, 2012—Resolving differences—House actions: On

motion to suspend the rules and Agree to the Senate amendment.

112–260 Jan. 10, 2013 To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased

veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes.

S. 3202 Dec. 19, 2012—Passed/agreed in Senate. Dec. 30, 2012—Passed/agreed in House.


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HEARINGS AND MEETING SESSIONS OF THE COMMITTEE

March 1, 2011. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To receive the Legislative Presentation of Disabled American Vet-erans.

March 2, 2011. Hearing: The President’s Budget

March 8, 2011. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To receive the Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

March 16, 2011. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To receive the Legislative Presentation of AMVETS, Jewish War Veterans, Military Officers Association of America, Gold Star Wives, Blinded Veterans Association, Non Commissioned Officers Association, IAVA, and the Fleet Reserve Association.

March 30, 2011. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To receive the Legislative Presentation of Air Force Sergeants Asso-ciation, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Paralyzed Veterans of America, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Wounded Warrior Project, Vietnam Veterans of America, The Retired Enlisted Association, American Ex. Prisoners of War.

April 6, 2011. Hearing: Nominations of Brig. Gen. Allison Hickey to be Under Secretary for Benefits and Steve Muro to be Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, U.S. Department of Veterans Af-fairs.

April 13, 2011. Hearing: Veterans Employment: Improving the Transi-tion from the Battlefield to the Workplace.

April 26, 2011. Hearing: Field hearing on improving patient safety and quality care at the Dayton VA medical center.

May 4, 2011. Meeting: The Committee met off the Senate Floor and voted on the nomination of Brig. Gen. Allison Hickey to be Under Secretary for Benefits and Steve Muro to be Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, U.S. Department of Veterans Af-fairs.

May 18, 2011. Hearing: Seamless Transition. Improving VA/DOD collaboration

May 25, 2011. Hearing: Seamless Transition. Meeting the needs of Servicemembers and Veterans.

June 8, 2011. Hearing: Pending Legislation before the Veterans’ Af-fairs Committee.

June 29, 2011. Meeting: To consider legislation pending before the Committee.

July 14, 2011. Hearing: VA Mental Health Care: Closing the Gaps.

July 27, 2011. Hearing: Examining the Lifetime Costs of Supporting the Newest Generation of Veterans.

September 21, 2011. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To receive the Legislative Presentation of The American Legion.

November 30, 2011. Hearing: VA Mental Health Care: Addressing Wait Times and Access to Care

December 12, 2011. Field Hearing in Quincy, Massachusetts: Ad-dressed concerns over delays in veterans’ services related to the claims backlog and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ plans to reduce the backlog.

December 12, 2011. Field Hearing in Columbus, Ohio: Focused on employment challenges facing veterans.

February 28, 2012. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To receive the Legislative Presentation of the Disabled American Veterans.

February 29, 2012. Hearing: The Fiscal Year 2013 Budget for Vet-erans’ Programs

March 7, 2012. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To receive the Legislative Presentation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

March 14, 2012. Hearing: Ending Homelessness Among Veterans. VA’s Progress on its 5 Year Plan.

March 21, 2012. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To receive the Legislative Presentation of Military Order of the Purple Heart, IAVA, Non Commissioned Officers Association, American Ex. Prisoners of War, Vietnam Veterans of America, Wounded Warrior Project, National Association of States Directors of Veterans Affairs, and The Retired Enlisted Association.

March 22, 2012. Joint Hearing with the House of Representatives: To receive the Legislative Presentation of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Air Force Sergeants Association, Blinded Veterans Association, AMVETS, Gold Star Wives, Fleet Reserve Associa-tion, Military Officers Association of America and the Jewish War Veterans.

March 28, 2012. Hearing: Nominations of Margaret Bartley to Judge of United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and Coral Wong Pietsch to be Judge of United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

April 4, 2012. Field Hearing in Tacoma, Washington: Washington’s Veterans: Helping the Newest Generation Transition Home.

April 10, 2012. Field Hearing in Honolulu, Hawaii: State of Veterans Benefits and Services in Hawaii.

April 21, 2012. Field Hearing in Billings, Montana: Improving Access to Quality Healthcare for Rural Veterans.


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HEARINGS AND MEETING SESSIONS OF THE COMMITTEE—Continued

April 25, 2012. Hearing: VA Mental Health Care: Evaluating Access and Assessing Care.

May 23, 2012. Hearing: Seamless Transition: Review of the Integrated Disability Evaluation System.

June 13, 2012. Hearing: Economic Opportunity and Transition Legis-lation.

June 27, 2012. Hearing: Health and Benefits Legislation.

July 18, 2012. Hearing: Nomination of Thomas Sowers II to be As-sistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs)

September 12, 2012. Meeting: To consider legislation pending before the Committee.

December 12, 2012. Hearing: Nomination of Keith Kelly to be Assist-ant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training and William S. Greenberg to be Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

December 19, 2012. Meeting: The Committee met off the Senate Floor and voted on the nomination of Keith Kelly to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training and William S. Greenberg to be Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.


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COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS

Reports

Report No. Title

112–36 Hiring Heroes Act of 2011

112–42 Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2011

112–44 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011

112–68 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the prohibition on collective bargaining with respect to matters and questions regarding compensation of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and for other purposes

112–88 Veterans Programs Improvement Act of 2011

Hearings

S. Hrg. No. Date and Title

112–14 April 6, 2011, Nominations of Brig. Gen. Allison Hickey to be Undersecretary for Benefits and Steve Muro to be Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

112–19 April 13, 2011, Veterans Employment: Improving the Transition from the Battlefield to the Workplace

112–23 April 26, 2011, Field Hearing on Improving Patient Safety and Quality Care at the Dayton VA Medical Center

112–95 March 2, 2011, The Fiscal Year 2012 Budget for Veterans’ Programs

112–114 May 18, 2011, Seamless Transition: Improving VA/DOD Collaboration

112–116 June 8, 2011, Pending Legislation

112–207 May 25, 2011, Seamless Transition: Meeting the Needs of Servicemembers and Veterans

112–212 July 14, 2011, VA Mental Health Care: Closing the Gaps

112–236 July 27, 2011, Examining the Lifetime Costs of Supporting the Newest Generation of Veterans

112–267 November 30, 2011, VA Mental Health Care: Addressing Wait Times and Access to Care

112–398 March 14, 2012, Ending Homelessness Among Veterans: VA’s Progress on its Five-Year Plan

112–508 April 25, 2012, VA Mental Health Care: Evaluating Access and Assessing Care

112–510 March 28, 2012, Nominations of the 112th Congress, Second Session

112–556 May 23, 2012, Seamless Transition: Review of the Integrated Disability Evaluation System

112–567 June 13, 2012, Economic Opportunity and Transition Legislation

112–668 June 27, 2012, Health and Benefits Legislation

112–683 February 29, 2012, The Fiscal Year 2013 Budget for Veterans’ Programs

112–730 December 12, 2012, Pending Nominations


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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

EC–220.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines’’ (RIN2900-AM78) received during adjournment of Sen-ate in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 24, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–379.—A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Herbicide Exposure and Veterans with Covered Serv-ice in Korea’’ (RIN2900-AN27) received in the Office of the Presi-dent of the Senate on January 26, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–474.—A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Loan Guaranty Revised Loan Modification Proce-dures’’ (RIN2900-AN78) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 3, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–583.—A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disclosure of Medical Information to the Surrogate of a Patient Who Lacks Decision-Making Capacity’’ (RIN2900- AN88) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–689.—A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a quarterly report to Congress relative to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–690.—A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, for State Home Facilities’’ (RIN2900-AN59) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 25, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–691.—A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Updating Fire Safety Standards’’ (RIN2900-AN57) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 18, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–692.—A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Copayments for Medications After June 30, 2010’’ (RIN2900-AN65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 18, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–761.—A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney Gen-eral, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit-ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Em-ployment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quar-terly Report to Congress; First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–762.—A communication from the Director of the Regulations Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Benefits Ad-ministration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Hospital and Outpatient Care for Veterans released from Incarceration to Transitional Housing’’ (RIN2900-AN41) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 1, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–911.—A communication from the Director of the Regulations Management Office of the General Counsel, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans-mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘U.S. Paralympics Monthly Assistance Allowance’’ (RIN2900-AN43) re-ceived in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 15, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–1095.—A communication from the Director of the Regulations Management Office of the General Counsel, Board of Veterans Appeals (01), Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Board of Veterans’ Appeals: Remand or Referral for Further Action; Notification of Evidence Secured by the Board and Opportunity for Response’’ (RIN2900- AN34) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 30, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–1562.—A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, trans-mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Report to Congress; Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–1563.—A communication from the Director of the Regulations Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Caregivers Program’’ (RIN2900-AN94) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 4, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.


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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS—Continued

EC–1973.—A joint communication from the Under Secretary of De-fense (Personnel and Readiness) and the Deputy Secretary of Vet-erans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the activities of the Center of Excellence in the Mitigation, Treat-ment, and Rehabilitation of Traumatic Extremity Injuries, and Am-putations; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–2121.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting legislative proposals relative to health care benefits, personnel-related matters and benefits for homeless Veterans; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–2122.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting a legislative proposal entitled ‘‘Veterans Benefit Pro-grams Improvement Act of 2011;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–2278.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reimbursement Offsets for Medical Care or Services’’ (RIN2900-AN55) received in the Office of the Presi-dent of the Senate on June 22, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–2341.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a legislative proposal relative to au-thorization for major facility construction projects and leases for fiscal year 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–2824.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program-Changes to Subsistence Allowance’’ (RIN2900-AO10) re-ceived in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 1, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–2851.—A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Office of Information and Technology, Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Release of Information from Department of Veterans Affairs Records’’ (RIN2900-AN72) received during recess of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 15, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–2996.—A communication from the Director of the Office of Man-agement and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmit-ting, pursuant to law, the OMB Sequestration Update Report for Fiscal Year 2012, referred jointly, pursuant to the order of Janu-ary 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986; to the Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Af-fairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Home-land Security and Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–3093.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Per Diem Payments for the Care Provided to Eligible Veterans Evacuated from a State Home as a Result of an Emergency’’ (RIN2900-AN63) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 7, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–3094.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Health Care for Homeless Veterans Pro-gram’’ (RIN2900-AN73) received during recess of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 22, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–3095.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Expansion of State Home Care for Parents of a Child Who Died While Serving in the Armed Forces’’ (RIN2900-AN96) received during recess of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 19, 2011; to the Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–3096.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Technical Revisions to Conform to the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010’’ (RIN2900-AN85) received during recess of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 19, 2011; to the Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–3097.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rules Governing Hearings Before the Agency of Original Jurisdiction and the Board of Veterans’ Ap-peals; Clarification’’ (RIN2900-AO06) received during recess of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on Au-gust 22, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–3203.—A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re-port to Congress; Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–3551.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage-ment, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Presumptive Service Connection for Diseases Associated With Service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations During the Persian Gulf War; Functional Gastro-intestinal Disorders’’ (RIN2900-AN83) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 6, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.


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EC–3682.—A communication from the Deputy Director of the Regu-lation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Vet-erans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans-mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Sharing Information Between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense’’ (RIN2900-AN95) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 19, 2011; to the Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4051.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Updating Fire Safety Standards’’ (RIN2900-AN57) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 17, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4052.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clothing Allowance’’ (RIN2900-AN64) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on Novem-ber 17, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4232.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI) Program Genitourinary (GU) Regulation’’ (RIN2900-AO20) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 2, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4233.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to expenditures from the Pershing Hall Revolving Fund; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4671.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medical Benefits for Newborn Children of Certain Woman Veterans’’ (RIN2900-AO05) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 18, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4672.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Copayments for Medications in 2012’’ (RIN2900-AO28) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4673.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Payment or Reimbursement for Emergency Treatment Furnished by Non-VA Providers in Non-VA Facilities to Certain Veterans with Service-connected or Nonservice-connected Disabilities’’ (RIN2900-AN49) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 21, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4674.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program-Changes to Subsistence January 11, 2012; to the Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4675.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Statutory Period for Com-pensation for Certain Disabilities Due to Undiagnosed Illness and Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness’’ (RIN2900- AO09) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 28, 2011; to the Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4676.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Evalua-tion of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis’’ (RIN2900-AN60) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 2011; to the Committee on Vet-erans’ Affairs.

EC–4677.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Loan Guaranty Revised Loan Modification Procedures’’ (RIN2900-AN78) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 20, 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4784.—A communication from the Secretary of the Army, trans-mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Gravesite Account-ability Study Findings at Arlington National Cemetery; to the Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4785.—A communication from the Director of the Office of Man-agement and Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ‘‘OMB Final Sequestration Update Report for Fiscal Year 2012,’’ referred jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975 as modified by the order of April 11, 1986; to the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Af-fairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Home-land Security and Governmental Affairs; the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4885.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Dental Conditions’’ (RIN2900-AN28) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 30, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.


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EC–4886.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tribal Veterans Cemetery Grants’’ (RIN2900-AN90) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 30, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4919.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit-ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Parents Eligible for Burial’’ (RIN2900-AO12) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 1, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

EC–4920.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medical Foster Homes’’ (RIN2900-AN80) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 1, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4921.—A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re-port to Congress; Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4948.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedule for Rating Disabilities; AL Amyloidosis (Primary Amyloidosis)’’ (RIN2900-AN75) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 8, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–5178.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Due Date of Initial Application Requirements for State Home Construction Grants’’ (RIN2900-AN77) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February 27, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af-fairs.

EC–5245.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Drug and Drug- Related Supply Promotion by Pharmaceutical Company Representa-tives at VA Facilities’’ (RIN2900-AN42) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 5, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–5246.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exempting In-home Video Telehealth from Copayments’’ (RIN2900-AO26) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 5, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–5371.—A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re-port to Congress; First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012;’’ to the Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–5750.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rules Governing Hearings Before the Agency of Original Jurisdiction and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals; Repeal of Prior Rule Change’’ (RIN2900- AO43) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 18, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–5751.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Payment or Reim-bursement for Emergency Services for Nonservice-Connected Con-ditions in Non-VA Facilities’’ (RIN2900-AN86) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 18, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6080.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Copayments for Medications in 2012’’ (RIN2900-AO28) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 9, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6081.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Technical Revisions to Update Reference to the Required Assessment Tool for State Nursing Homes Receiving Per Diem Payments from VA’’ (RIN2900-AO02) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 2, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6159.—A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re-port to Congress; Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6417.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Health Administration, Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Trau-matic Injury Protection Program-Genitourinary Losses’’ (RIN2900- AO20) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 31, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6527.—A communication from the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report of the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service for fiscal year 2011; to the Committee on Vet-erans’ Affairs.


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EC–6723.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Autopsies at VA Expense’’ (RIN2900-AO03) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 22, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6724.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines’’ (RIN2900-AO49) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 27, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6856.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Payable to a Surviving Spouse with One or More Children Under Age 18’’ (RIN2900-AO38) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 10, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6857.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Benefits for Survivors of Former Prisoners of War Rated Totally Disabled at Time of Death’’ (RIN2900-AO22) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 10, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–7131.—A joint communication from the Deputy Secretary, De-partment of Veterans Affairs, and the Acting Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the activities and accomplishments of the Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Joint Execu-tive Council for fiscal year 2011; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–7322.—A communication from the Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, trans-mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Sequestration Update Report to the President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2013;’’ to the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appro-priations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Finance; For-eign Relations; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Veterans’ Af-fairs; Indian Affairs; and Select Committee on Intelligence.

EC–7475.—A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re-port to Congress; Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–7476.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Sharing Information Between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense’’ (RIN2900-AN95) received in the Office of the Presi-dent of the Senate on September 10, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–7477.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guide and Service Dogs’’ (RIN2900-AN51) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 10, 2012; to the Committee on Vet-erans’ Affairs.

EC–7737.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exempting In-Home Video Telehealth From Copayments’’ (RIN2900-AO26) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 21, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–7738.—A communication from the Secretary of the Army, trans-mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the management of Arlington National Cemetery; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af-fairs.

EC–7907.—A communication from the Chief of Regulation Develop-ment, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Af-fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisher House and Other Temporary Lodging’’ (RIN2900-AN79) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 26, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–7908.—A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Removal of 30-Day Residency Requirement for Per Diem Payments During an In-Patient Hospital Stay’’ (RIN2900- AO36) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 26, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–7909.—A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Benefit Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance-Slayer’s Rule Exclusion’’ (RIN2900-AN40) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 2, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–8078.—A communication from the Deputy Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Benefit Administration, Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) No- Health Period Extension’’ (RIN2900-AO24) received during ad-journment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 25, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.


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EC–8079.—A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy and Management, Veterans Benefit Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Statutory Period for Compensation for Certain Disabilities Due to Undiagnosed Illness and Medically Un-explained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illnesses’’ (RIN2900-AO09) re-ceived during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi-dent of the Senate on October 26, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–8080.—A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, trans-mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Report to Congress; Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2012;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–8197.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance-Stillborn Child Coverage’’ (RIN2900-AO30) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on Novem-ber 26, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–8198.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘VA Acquisition Regulation: Electronic Submission of Payment Request’’ (RIN2900- AN97) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 26, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–8199.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rules Governing Hearings Before the Agency of Original Jurisdiction and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals; Repeal of Prior Rule Change’’ (RIN2900- AO43) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 26, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–8349.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Authorization for non-VA Medical Services’’ (RIN2900-AO47) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 27, 2012; to the Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–8508.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Contracts and Pro-vider Agreements for State Home Nursing Home Care’’ (RIN2900- AO57) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 5, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–8582.—A communication from the Director of the Regulation Policy and Management Office of the General Counsel, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Technical Revisions to Part 53-State Veterans Homes’’ (RIN2900-AO54) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 10, 2012; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

POM–15.—A resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of New Jersey urging Congress to create a post-deployment assistance pro-gram for veterans at Fort Monmouth; to the Committee on Vet-erans’ Affairs.

POM–136.—A concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Rep-resentatives of the Legislature of the State of Kansas urging the Congress of the United States to extend equal benefits and com-pensation for the treatment of Agent Orange exposure to Vietnam era veterans who served outside of Vietnam; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.


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EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

January 5, 2011

PN65–112

ALLISON A. HICKEY, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Bene-fits of the Department of Veterans Affairs, vice Patrick W. Dunne, resigned.

January 5, 2011—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.

April 6, 2011—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. May 4, 2011—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be reported

favorably. May 4, 2011—Reported by Senator Murray, Committee on Veterans’

Affairs, without printed report. May 4, 2011—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.

106. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

May 26, 2011—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

January 5, 2011

PN89–112

STEVE L. MURO, of California, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs, vice William F. Tuerk, resigned.


April 6, 2011—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. May 4, 2011—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be reported

favorably. May 4, 2011—Reported by Senator Murray, Committee on Veterans’

Affairs, without printed report. May 4, 2011—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.



June 22, 2011

PN717–112

MARGARET BARTLEY, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen years, vice a new position created by Public Law 110–389, ap-proved October 10, 2008.

June 22, 2011—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

March 28, 2012—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. April 26, 2012—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re-

ported favorably. April 26, 2012—Reported by Senator Murray, Committee on Veterans’

Affairs, without printed report.

April 26, 2012—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 681. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.


June 22, 2011

PN718–112

GLORIA WILSON SHELTON, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen years, vice a new position created by Public Law 110– 389, approved October 10, 2008.

June 22, 2011—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

January 24, 2012—Received message of withdrawal of nomination from the President.

November 1, 2011

PN1087–112

CORAL WONG PIETSCH, of Hawaii, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen years, vice William P. Greene, Jr., retired.

November 1, 2011—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com-mittee on Veterans’ Affairs.

March 28, 2011—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. April 26, 2012—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re-

ported favorably. April 26, 2012—Reported by Senator Murray, Committee on Veterans’

Affairs, without printed report. April 26, 2012—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.



January 24, 2012

PN1237–112

CONSTANCE B. TOBIAS, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals for a term of six years, vice James Philip Terry, term expired.


January 3, 2013—Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.


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EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS—Continued

May 10, 2012

PN1632–112

THOMAS SKERIK SOWERS II, of Missouri, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Af-fairs), vice Ladda Tammy Duckworth.

May 10, 2012—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

July 18, 2012—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. August 2, 2012—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re-

ported favorably. August 2, 2012—Reported by Senator Murray, Committee on Vet-

erans’ Affairs, without printed report. August 2, 2012—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No.


August 2, 2012—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

September 19, 2012

PN1948–112

KEITH KELLY, of Montana, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, vice Raymond M. Jeffer-son.

September 19, 2012—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

September 20, 2012—By unanimous consent agreement, to jointly refer to Committees on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and Veterans’ Affairs.

September 20, 2012—Referred jointly to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen-sions per unanimous consent agreement.

December 12, 2012—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. January 1, 2013—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged

by Unanimous Consent. January 1, 2013—Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor,

and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. January 1, 2013—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

November 15, 2012

PN2024–112

WILLIAM S. GREENBERG, of New Jersey, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen years, vice a new position created by Public Law 100– 389, approved October 10, 2008.

November 15, 2012—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

December 12, 2012—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. December 21, 2012—Confirmed by the Senate by Unanimous Con-

sent.


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AUTHOR INDEX OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

Daniel K. Akaka

Sponsor

S. 490 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes.

S. 873 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide benefits for children with spina bifida of veterans exposed to herbi-cides while serving in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era outside Vietnam, and for other purposes.

S. 874 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the provision of compensation and pension to surviving spouses of veterans in the months of the deaths of the veterans, to improve housing loan benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1859 A bill to provide that section 3330a, 3330b, and 3330c of title 5, United States Code, relating to administrative and judicial redress and remedies for preference eligibles, shall apply with re-spect to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration.

Cosponsor

S. 894 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2011, in the rates of com-pensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 951 A bill to improve the provision of Federal transition, rehabilita-tion, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 2241 A bill to ensure that veterans have the information and protec-tions they require to make informed decisions regarding use of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.

S. 2259 A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2012, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-con-nected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity com-pensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 2299 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of civil relief to members of the uniformed services and to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of such mem-bers, and for other purposes.

S. 2320 A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to provide for the ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Republic of the Philippines, and for other purposes.

Lamar Alexander

Cosponsor

S. 1798 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes

caused by open burn pits while deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, and for other pur-poses.

Kelly Ayotte

Sponsor


Cosponsor

S. 815 A bill to guarantee that military funerals are conducted with dignity and respect.

S. 910 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that veterans in each of the 48 contiguous States are able to receive services in at least one full-service Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in the State or receive comparable services provided by contract in the State, and for other purposes.

S. 1707 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adju-dicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.

Max Baucus

Sponsor

S. 666 A bill to require a report on the establishment of a Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs in the northern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other purposes.

S. 1838 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on service dog training therapy, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor

S. 486 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to en-hance protections for members of the uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction, and for other purposes.

S. 491 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of the Armed Forces of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law, and for other purposes.


S. 1314 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Labor to establish minimum funding levels for States for the support of disabled veterans’ outreach program spe-cialists and local veterans’ employment representatives, and for other purposes


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AUTHOR INDEX OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE—Continued

Max Baucus—Continued

S. 1629 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.


Mark Begich

Sponsor

S. 914 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the waiver of the collection of copayments for telehealth and tele-medicine visits of veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1146 A bill to establish a pilot program under which veterans in the State of Alaska may receive health care benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs at non-Department medical facili-ties, and for other purposes.

S. 3049 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Cosponsor

S. 411 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements with States and nonprofit organizations to collaborate in the provision of case management services associated with certain supported housing programs for veterans, and for other purposes.


S. 572 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the prohibition on collective bargaining with respect to matters and questions regarding compensation of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs other than rates of basic pay, and for other purposes.

S. 696 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to treat Vet Centers as Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for purposes of payments or allowances for beneficiary travel to Department facilities, and for other purposes.

S. 769 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from prohibiting the use of service dogs on Department of Veterans Affairs property.




S. 957 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of rehabilitative services for veterans with traumatic brain injury, and for other purposes.

S. 1314 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Labor to establish minimum funding levels for States for the support of disabled veterans’ outreach program spe-

cialists and local veterans’ employment representatives, and for other purposes

S. 1391 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

S. 1631 A bill to authorize the establishment in the Department of Veterans Affairs of a center for technical assistance for non-Depart-ment health care providers who furnish care to veterans in rural areas, and for other purposes.


S. 1755 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.

S. 1799 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the immunization of veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1806 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund.


S. 2179 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve oversight of educational assistance provided under laws adminis-tered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense, and for other purposes.


S. 2244 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assist in the identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery, and for other purposes.

S. 2246 A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to provide off-base transition training, and for other purposes.




S. 3179 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance the protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses with respect to mortgages, and for other purposes.

S. 3206 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and the authoriza-tion of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance to United States Paralympics, Inc., and for other purposes.


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Mark Begich—Continued

S. 3233 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of mem-bers of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

S. 3235 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require, as a condition on the receipt by a State of certain funds for veterans employment and training, that the State ensures that train-ing received by a veteran while on active duty is taken into consid-eration in granting certain State certifications or licenses, and for other purposes.

S. 3236 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

S. 3282 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education, and for other purposes.

S. 3309 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 3313 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to severely wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their spouses, and for other purposes.

S. 3318 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the use of the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill to give a false impression of approval or endorsement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 3340 A bill to improve and enhance the programs and activities of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding suicide prevention and resilience and behavioral health disorders for members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 3511 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care, and for other purposes.

Michael F. Bennet

Sponsor

S. 1846 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the National Veterans Support Foundation to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the Department of Vet-erans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 3082 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the National Veterans Support Network to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor

S. 327 A bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs telehealth clinic in Craig, Colorado, as the ‘‘Major William Edward Adams Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.’’


Jeff Bingaman

Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the feasibility and advisability of estab-lishing of a polytrauma rehabilitation center or polytrauma network site of the Department of Veterans Affairs in the southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, region, and for other purposes.

S. 1798 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits while deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, and for other pur-poses.

Richard Blumenthal

Sponsor

S. 1060 A bill to improve education, employment, independent living services, and health care for veterans, to improve assistance for homeless veterans, and to improve the administration of the Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 1147 A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv-ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor

S. 277 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was contaminated at Camp Lejeune, and for other purposes.




S. 536 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that utilization of survivors’ and dependents’ educational assistance shall not be subject to the 48-month limitation on the aggregate amount of assistance utilizable under multiple veterans and related educational assistance programs.


S. 745 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect certain veterans who would otherwise be subject to a reduction in edu-cational assistance benefits, and for other purposes.

S. 780 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt reim-bursements of expenses related to accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from determinations of annual income with respect to pensions for veterans and surviving spouses and children of veterans, and for other purposes.


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S. 1148 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of assistance to homeless veterans, to improve the regulation of fiduciaries who represent individuals for purposes of receiving benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.






S. 2206 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide educational counseling to individuals eligible for educational assistance under laws admin-istered by the Secretary before such individuals receive such assist-ance, and for other purposes.




S. 3270 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to consider the resources of indi-viduals applying for pension that were recently disposed of by the individuals for less than fair market value when determining the eligibility of such individuals for such pension, and for other purposes.


S. 3322 A bill to strengthen enforcement and clarify certain provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, the Uniformed and Over-seas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, and chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, and to reconcile, restore, clarify, and conform

similar provisions in other related civil rights statutes, and for other purposes.


S. Con. Res. 4 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Con-gress that an appropriate site on Chaplains Hill in Arlington Na-tional Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Roy Blunt

Sponsor

S. 1823 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for employment and reemployment rights for certain individuals ordered to full-time National Guard duty, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor



S. 1847 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees, and for other purposes.


John Boozman

Sponsor




Cosponsor



S. 894 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2011, in the rates of com-pensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the


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John Boozman—Continued

rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.



S. 1849 A bill to require a five-year strategic plan for the Office of Rural Health of the Veterans Health Administration of the De-partment of Veterans Affairs for improving access to, and the quality of, health care services for veterans in rural areas.






S. Res. 55 A resolution expressing support for designation of a ‘‘Wel-come Home Vietnam Veterans Day.’’

Barbara Boxer

Sponsor



Cosponsor



S. 1852 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry scholarship to include spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty, and for other purposes.



Scott P. Brown

Sponsor

S. 3210 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the treatment under contracting goals and preferences of the Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs for small businesses owned by veterans of small businesses after the death of a disabled veteran owner, and for other purposes.

S. 3324 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations for the construction of facilities for temporary lodging in connection with the examination, treat-ment, or care of a veteran under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor











S. 3308 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the furnishing of benefits for homeless veterans who are women or who have dependents, and for other purposes.


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Scott P. Brown—Continued

S. 3555 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require Federal agencies to hire veterans, to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans when issuing licenses and cre-dentials to veterans, and for other purposes.


Sherrod Brown

Sponsor


S. 935 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program of outreach for veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1123 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of benefits and assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans affected by natural or other disasters, and for other purposes.

S. 3052 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans, when such veterans electronically file claims for benefits under laws adminis-tered by the Secretary, with notice that relevant services may be available to the veterans from veterans service organizations, and for other purposes.

S. 3238 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs com-munity based outpatient clinic in Mansfield, Ohio, as the David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Out-patient Clinic, and for other purposes.

S. 3322 A bill to strengthen enforcement and clarify certain provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, the Uniformed and Over-seas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, and chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, and to reconcile, restore, clarify, and conform similar provisions in other related civil rights statutes, and for other purposes.

S. 3488 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational As-sistance to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engi-neering, or math, and for other purposes.

S. 3503 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of work-study allowances by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor



S. 1147 A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv-

ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for other purposes.







Richard Burr

Sponsor


S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authority for retroactive effective date for awards of disability com-pensation in connection with applications that are fully-developed at submittal, and for other purposes.

S. 928 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use bid savings on major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand or change the scope of a major medical facility project of the Department, and for other purposes.


S. 2045 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require judges of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to reside within fifty miles of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

S. 3084 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reorga-nize the Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

S. 3353 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans, and for other purposes.




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Richard Burr—Continued

Cosponsor



S. 3202 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes.




S. 3316 A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to carry out a pilot program on providing veterans with access at One-Stop Centers to Internet websites to facilitate online job searches, and for other purposes.


S. 3405 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to treat small businesses bequeathed to spouses and dependents by members of the Armed Forces killed in line of duty as small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs contracting goals and preferences, and for other purposes.

Maria Cantwell

Sponsor

S. 1184 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service- disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor


S. 666 A bill to require a report on the establishment of a Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the Depart-

ment of Veterans Affairs in the northern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other purposes.



S. 1705 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Med-ical Center in Spokane, Washington, as the ‘‘Mann-Grandstaff De-partment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.’’

Benjamin L. Cardin

Cosponsor







S. 3323 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protections for servicemembers against mortgage fore-closures, and for other purposes.


Thomas Carper

Cosponsor




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Robert P. Casey Jr.

Sponsor

S. 1104 A bill to require regular audits of, and improvements to, the Transition Assistance Program.


Cosponsor








Saxby Chambliss

Cosponsor



Dan Coats

Cosponsor



Tom Coburn

Cosponsor




Thad Cochran

Cosponsor



Susan Collins

Cosponsor




Kent Conrad

Sponsor

S. 1124 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the utilization of teleconsultation, teleretinal imaging, telemedicine, and telehealth coordination services for the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1127 To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish centers of excellence for rural health research, education, and clinical activi-ties and to recognize the rural health resource centers in the Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor




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Christopher A. Coons

Cosponsor









Bob Corker

Cosponsor


John Cornyn

Sponsor

S. 269 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Big Spring, Texas, as the George H. O’Brien, Jr., Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and for other purposes.

S. 396 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the South Texas Veterans Affairs Health Care Center in Har-lingen, Texas, includes a full-service Department of Veterans Af-fairs inpatient health care facility.

Cosponsor



Mike Crapo

Cosponsor



Richard Durbin

Sponsor

S. 3348 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the multifamily transitional housing loan program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor




S. 1264 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes






Mike Enzi

Cosponsor

S. 411 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements with States and nonprofit organizations to collaborate in the provision


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Mike Enzi—Continued

of case management services associated with certain supported housing programs for veterans, and for other purposes.



Diane Feinstein

Sponsor

S. 1264 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor







Al Franken

Sponsor


Cosponsor










Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Sponsor


Cosponsor










S. Con. Res. 4 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Con-gress that an appropriate site on Chaplains Hill in Arlington Na-


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Kirsten E. Gillibrand—Continued

tional Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Lindsey O. Graham

Cosponsor





Chuck Grassley

Cosponsor





Kay Hagan

Cosponsor







Tom Harkin

Sponsor


Cosponsor













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Dean Heller

Sponsor



S. 3530 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Missouri List, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor







John Hoeven

Cosponsor


Kay Bailey Hutchison

Cosponsor

S. 269 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Big Spring, Texas, as the George H. O’Brien, Jr., Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and for other purposes





James Inhofe

Cosponsor






Daniel Inouye

Sponsor

S. 63 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed mili-tary service on behalf of the United States during World War II.


Cosponsor



Johnny Isakson

Cosponsor



S. 894 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2011, in the rates of com-


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Johnny Isakson—Continued

pensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.







Mike Johanns

Cosponsor








Tim Johnson

Cosponsor









John F. Kerry

Sponsor

S. 3689 A bill to establish a grant program to encourage the use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor








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Mark Kirk

Cosponsor



Amy Klobuchar

Sponsor


Cosponsor






S. 3322 A bill to strengthen enforcement and clarify certain provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, the Uniformed and Over-seas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, and chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, and to reconcile, restore, clarify, and conform

similar provisions in other related civil rights statutes, and for other purposes.


Herb Kohl

Cosponsor



Mary L. Landrieu

Cosponsor




Frank R. Lautenberg

Sponsor


Cosponsor






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Patrick J. Leahy

Cosponsor







S. 1634 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the approval and disapproval of programs of education for purposes of educational benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.




Carl Levin

Cosponsor



Joseph Lieberman

Cosponsor





Richard Lugar

Cosponsor


Joe Manchin

Cosponsor


Claire McCaskill

Cosponsor










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Mitch McConnell

Sponsor

S. 1089 A bill to provide for the introduction of pay-for-performance compensation mechanisms into contracts of the Department of Vet-erans Affairs with community-based outpatient clinics for the provi-sion of health care services, and for other purposes.

Robert Menendez

Cosponsor



Jeff Merkley

Sponsor


Cosponsor









S. 2206 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide educational counseling

to individuals eligible for educational assistance under laws admin-istered by the Secretary before such individuals receive such assist-ance, and for other purposes.

Barbara Mikulski

Cosponsor














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Jerry Moran

Cosponsor







Lisa Murkowski

Cosponsor








Patty Murray

Sponsor











Cosponsor



Ben Nelson (NE)

Cosponsor


S. 1314 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Labor to establish minimum funding levels for


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Ben Nelson (NE)—Continued

States for the support of disabled veterans’ outreach program spe-cialists and local veterans’ employment representatives, and for other purposes

Bill Nelson (FL)

Sponsor

S. 2130 A bill to direct the Secretary of Interior to establish a veterans conservation corps, and for other purposes.

S. 3603 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Sunrise, Florida, as the ‘‘William ‘‘Bill’ Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic’.

Cosponsor










Rob Portman

Sponsor


Cosponsor

S. 3238 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs com-munity based outpatient clinic in Mansfield, Ohio, as the David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Out-patient Clinic, and for other purposes.


Mark L. Pryor

Sponsor


S. 1172 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the efficiency of the appeals process under the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims by improving staff conferences directed by such Court, and for other purposes.



Cosponsor











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James Risch

Cosponsor



Jack Reed

Sponsor


Cosponsor







Harry Reid

Cosponsor



Pat Roberts

Cosponsor



John D. Rockefeller IV

Sponsor


Cosponsor














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Marco Rubio

Sponsor


Cosponsor






Bernard Sanders

Sponsor

S. 1017 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase assistance for disabled veterans who are temporarily residing in housing owned by a family member, and for other purposes.

Cosponsor







S. 1798 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits while deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq

receive information regarding such exposure, and for other pur-poses.






Charles E. Schumer

Sponsor



Cosponsor






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Jeff Sessions

Cosponsor



Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsor


Cosponsor







Olympia J. Snowe

Sponsor


Cosponsor



S. 1798 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes

caused by open burn pits while deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, and for other pur-poses.


Debbie Stabenow

Cosponsor





Jon Tester

Sponsor



S. 1314 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Labor to establish minimum funding levels for States for the support of disabled veterans’ outreach program spe-cialists and local veterans’ employment representatives, and for other purposes.—






S. 2259 A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2012, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-con-nected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity com-


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Jon Tester—Continued

pensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.



Cosponsor













S. 1798 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits while deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq

receive information regarding such exposure, and for other pur-poses.










John Thune

Cosponsor




Pat Toomey

Sponsor

S. 1689 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require a comprehensive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assault


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Pat Toomey—Continued

incidents and other safety incidents that occur at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.


Mark Udall

Sponsor


Cosponsor



Tom Udall

Sponsor



Cosponsor



David Vitter

Cosponsor


Mark Warner

Sponsor

S. 698 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the prohibition against the reservation of gravesites at Arlington Na-tional Cemetery, and for other purposes.

Jim Webb

Sponsor



Cosponsor





Sheldon Whitehouse

Sponsor


Cosponsor






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Roger F. Wicker

Cosponsor






Ron Wyden

Sponsor


Cosponsor












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BENEFITS


S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authority for retroactive effective date for awards of disability com-pensation in connection with applications that are fully-developed at submittal, and for other purposes.


S. 873 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide benefits for children with spina bifida of veterans exposed to herbi-cides while serving in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era outside Vietnam, and for other purposes.

S. 874 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the provision of compensation and pension to surviving spouses of veterans in the months of the deaths of the veterans, to improve housing loan benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.


S. 1017 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase assistance for disabled veterans who are temporarily residing in housing owned by a family member, and for other purposes.


S. 1123 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of benefits and assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans affected by natural or other disasters, and for other purposes.



S. 3052 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans, when such veterans electronically file claims for benefits under laws adminis-tered by the Secretary, with notice that relevant services may be

available to the veterans from veterans service organizations, and for other purposes.


S. 3530 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Missouri List, and for other purposes.

S. 3689 A bill to establish a grant program to encourage the use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.

CEMETARY/FUNERALS


S. 698 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the prohibition against the reservation of gravesites at Arlington Na-tional Cemetery, and for other purposes.





CIVIL RIGHTS


CONSTRUCTION

S. 928 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use bid savings


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CONSTRUCTION—Continued

on major medical facility projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand or change the scope of a major medical facility project of the Department, and for other purposes.


S. 3336 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major medical facility project lease for a Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic at Ewa Plain, Oahu, Hawaii, and for other purposes.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA)



S. 935 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program of outreach for veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1264 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes.



S. 1846 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the National Veterans Support Foundation to carry out activities to support and supplement the mission of the Department of Vet-erans Affairs, and for other purposes.



EDUCATION/TRAINING











S. 3353 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 3488 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational As-sistance to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engi-neering, or math, and for other purposes.


EMPLOYMENT


S. 1104 A bill to require regular audits of, and improvements to, the Transition Assistance Program.

S. 1184 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service- disabled veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1314 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Labor to establish minimum funding levels for States for the support of disabled veterans’ outreach program spe-cialists and local veterans’ employment representatives, and for other purposes.



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S. 1859 A bill to provide that section 3330a, 3330b, and 3330c of title 5, United States Code, relating to administrative and judicial redress and remedies for preference eligibles, shall apply with re-spect to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration.

S. 2130 A bill to direct the Secretary of Interior to establish a veterans conservation corps, and for other purposes.







S. 3405 To amend title 38, United States Code, to treat small busi-nesses bequeathed to spouses and dependents by members of the Armed Forces killed in line of duty as small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs contracting goals and preferences, and for other purposes.


EXPOSURES




HEALTH CARE




S. 1089 A bill to provide for the introduction of pay-for-performance compensation mechanisms into contracts of the Department of Vet-erans Affairs with community-based outpatient clinics for the provi-sion of health care services, and for other purposes.

S. 1124 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the utilization of teleconsultation, teleretinal imaging, telemedicine, and telehealth coordination services for the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 1127 To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish centers of excellence for rural health research, education, and clinical activi-ties and to recognize the rural health resource centers in the Office of Rural Health, and for other purposes.

S. 1146 A bill to establish a pilot program under which veterans in the State of Alaska may receive health care benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs at non-Department medical facili-ties, and for other purposes.







HOMELESSNESS/HOUSING




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S. 3348 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the multifamily transitional housing loan program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

MEMORIALS AND RECOGNITION


S. 63 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed mili-tary service on behalf of the United States during World War II.


MENTAL HEALTH



NAMING A FACILITY

S. 269 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Big Spring, Texas, as the ‘‘George H. O’Brien, Jr., De-partment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center,’’ and for other pur-poses.



S. 3238 Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) commu-nity based outpatient clinic in Mansfield, Ohio, as the ‘‘David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Out-patient Clinic.’’

S. 3603 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Sunrise, Florida, as the ‘‘William ‘Bill’ Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.’’

OUTREACH


SEXUAL ASSAULT

S. 1689 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require a comprehensive policy on reporting and tracking sexual assault incidents and other safety incidents that occur at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS

S. 1172 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the efficiency of the appeals process under the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims by improving staff conferences directed by such Court, and for other purposes.

S. 2045 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require judges of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to reside within fifty miles of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.


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