Legislative Calendar

S. PRT. 109–77

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS UNITED STATES SENATE

LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

ONE HUNDRED NINTH CONGRESS

CONVENED JANUARY 4, 2005 FIRST SESSION ! ADJOURNED DECEMBER 22, 2005 CONVENED JANUARY 3, 2006 SECOND SESSION ! ADJOURNED DECEMBER 9, 2006

LARRY E. CRAIG, Chairman

FINAL EDITION

33–339 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 2007

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LARRY E. CRAIG, IDAHO, Chairman

ARLEN SPECTER, PENNSYLVANIA DANIEL K. AKAKA, HAWAII, Ranking Member KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, TEXAS JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WEST VIRGINIA LINDSEY O. GRAHAM, SOUTH CAROLINA JAMES M. JEFFORDS (I), VERMONT RICHARD BURR, NORTH CAROLINA PATTY MURRAY, WASHINGTON JOHN ENSIGN, NEVADA BARACK OBAMA, ILLINOIS JOHN THUNE, SOUTH DAKOTA KEN SALAZAR, COLORADO JOHNNY ISAKSON, GEORGIA

LUPE WISSEL, MAJORITY STAFF DIRECTOR

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

WILLIAM E. BREW, MINORITY STAFF DIRECTOR (SECOND SESSION)

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Page Publications and information ...... 1 Republican members, 92nd Congress—109th Congress ...... 2 Democratic members, 92nd Congress—109th Congress ...... 3 Chronological sequence of membership assignments and Subcommittees—92nd–109th Congress ...... 4 Legislative jurisdiction and rules of procedure of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs ...... 8 Index of short titles of bills referred to the Committee ...... 10 Senate bills referred to the Committee ...... 11 Senate resolutions and joint resolutions referred to the Committee ...... 23 House bills and resolutions referred to the Committee ...... 24 Passed bills ...... 30 Public law index of bills acted upon by the Committee ...... 30 Legislative history of public laws ...... 31 Hearings and meeting sessions of the Committee ...... 32 Committee publications—109th Congress ...... 34 Executive communications ...... 36 Executive nominations ...... 41 Author index of Senate bills and resolutions referred to the Committee ...... 44 Subject index of Senate bills and resolutions referred to the Committee ...... 60

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Committee hearings, prints, and reports are available, without charge, to the public until supplies are exhausted. Certain publications of the Committee may also be obtained from the U.S. Government Printing Office for a minimal charge. Requests to the Committee for publications should be accompanied by a self-addressed adhesive label and should be mailed to: Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate Room SR–412 Washington, DC 20510–6375 The Committee does not and cannot maintain a permanent mailing list. Documents are distributed on an individual request basis. In general, most Committee publications (hearings, reports to accompany bills, and conference reports) are available on a loan basis at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, or at Government Depository Libraries located throughout the United States. For the schedule of upcoming hearings and meetings of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, call (202) 224– 9126.

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

1 Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 29, 1971–Jan. 12, 1973; Jan. 26, 1978–Mar. 22, 1978. 2 Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 12, 1973–Feb. 22, 1977. 3 Ranking Minority Member, Feb. 22, 1977–Jan. 26, 1978; Mar. 22, 1978–Jan. 25, 1979. 4 Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 25, 1979–Jan. 5, 1981; Chairman, Jan. 5, 1981–Mar. 5, 1985; and Chairman, Jan. 5, 1995–Jan. 2, 1997. 5 Served two separate terms. 6 Chairman, Mar. 5, 1985–Jan. 5, 1987; and Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 6, 1987–Jan. 2, 1991; Jan. 4, 1993–present. 7 Ranking Minority Member, Mar. 19, 1991–Jan. 4, 1993; Chairman, Jan. 9, 1997–present. 8 Changed party affiliation effective June 6, 2001. 9 Changed party affiliation effective Mar. 3, 1995. 10 Chairman, Jan. 15, 2005–Jan. 4, 2006. Note: 92nd Congress, 1971 and 1972, 1st and 2nd sessions. 101st Congress, 1989 and 1990, 1st and 2nd sessions. 93rd Congress, 1973 and 1974, 1st and 2nd sessions. 102nd Congress, 1991 and 1992, 1st and 2nd sessions. 94th Congress, 1975 and 1976, 1st and 2nd sessions. 103rd Congress, 1993 and 1994, 1st and 2nd sessions. 95th Congress, 1977 and 1978, 1st and 2nd sessions. 104th Congress, 1995 and 1996, 1st and 2nd sessions. 96th Congress, 1979 and 1980, 1st and 2nd sessions. 105th Congress, 1997 and 1998, 1st and 2nd sessions. 97th Congress, 1981 and 1982, 1st and 2nd sessions. 106th Congress, 1999 and 2000, 1st and 2nd sessions. 98th Congress, 1983 and 1984, 1st and 2nd sessions. 107th Congress, 2001 and 2002, 1st and 2nd sessions. 99th Congress, 1985 and 1986, 1st and 2nd sessions. 108th Congress, 2003 and 2004, 1st and 2nd sessions. 100th Congress, 1987 and 1988, 1st and 2nd sessions. 109th Congress, 2005 and 2006, 1st and 2nd sessions. * Senators serving during the 109th Congress are shown in capital letters.

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92nd CONGRESS—109th 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.7 (Hawaii) ...... May 16, 1990–present 14. Daschle, Thomas A. (South Dakota)...... Mar. 19, 1991–Jan. 4, 1995 15. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse 4 (Colorado)...... Jan. 21, 1993–Mar. 23, 1995 16. Dorgan, Byron L. (North Dakota) ...... Jan. 5, 1995–Dec. 29, 1995 17. Wellstone, Paul 5 (Minnesota) ...... Mar. 27, 1995–Oct. 25, 2002 18. MURRAY, PATTY (Washington)...... Dec. 29, 1995–present 19. Miller, Zell (Georgia) ...... Sept. 12, 2000–Jan. 4, 2005 20. JEFFORDS, JAMES M. 6 (I), (Vermont) ...... June 29, 2001–present 21. Nelson, E. Benjamin (Nebraska)...... Jan. 25, 2001–Jan. 4, 2005 22. OBAMA, BARACK, (Illinois)...... Jan. 6, 2005–present 23. SALAZAR, KEN (Colorado) ...... Jan. 6, 2005–present

1 Chairman, Jan. 28, 1971–Jan. 2, 1977. 2 Temporary Chairman, Jan. 10, 1977–Feb. 11, 1977; Chairman, Feb. 11, 1977–Jan. 4, 1981; Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 5, 1981–Jan. 5, 1987; and Chairman, Jan. 6, 1987–Jan. 4, 1993. 3 Chairman, Jan. 4, 1993–Jan. 4, 1995; Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 5, 1995–present. 4 Changed party affiliation effective Mar. 3, 1995. 5 Senator Wellstone deceased on Oct. 25, 2002. 6 Changed party affiliation effective June 6, 2001. 7 Ranking Member, Jan. 6, 2005–present. Note: 92nd Congress, 1971 and 1972, 1st and 2nd sessions. 102nd Congress, 1991 and 1992, 1st and 2nd sessions. 93rd Congress, 1973 and 1974, 1st and 2nd sessions. 103rd Congress, 1993 and 1994, 1st and 2nd sessions. 94th Congress, 1975 and 1976, 1st and 2nd sessions. 104th Congress, 1995 and 1996, 1st and 2nd sessions. 95th Congress, 1977 and 1978, 1st and 2nd sessions. 105th Congress, 1997 and 1998, 1st and 2nd sessions. 96th Congress, 1979 and 1980, 1st and 2nd sessions. 106th Congress, 1999 and 2000, 1st and 2nd sessions. 97th Congress, 1981 and 1982, 1st and 2nd sessions. 107th Congress, 2001 and 2002, 1st and 2nd sessions. 98th Congress, 1983 and 1984, 1st and 2nd sessions. 108th Congress, 2003 and 2004, 1st and 2nd sessions. 99th Congress, 1985 and 1986, 1st and 2nd sessions. 109th Congress, 2005 and 2006, 1st and 2nd sessions. 100th Congress, 1987 and 1988, 1st and 2nd sessions. 101st Congress, 1989 and 1990, 1st and 2nd sessions. *Senators serving in the 109th Congress are shown in capital letters.

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92nd CONGRESS, 1971 and 1972 Senator Harold E. Hughes’ service to the Committee terminated on January 2, 1975. The 92nd Congress convened on January 21, 1971. On January 28, 1971, S. Res. 16, as adopted, assigned the majority 94th CONGRESS, 1975 and 1976 members as follows: Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Vance Hartke (Chairman), Herman E. Talmadge, Jennings Randolph, Harold The 94th Congress convened on January 14, 1975. E. Hughes, and Alan Cranston. Senator Richard (Dick) Stone was appointed to the Committee On January 29, 1971, S. Res. 20, as adopted, assigned the minority on January 17, 1975 (S. Res. 18), replacing Senator Harold E. Hughes. members as follows: Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Strom Senator James A. McClure’s service to the Committee terminated Thurmond (Ranking Minority Member), Clifford P. Hansen, Marlow on January 23, 1975, and Senator William L. Scott’s service to the W. Cook, and Ted Stevens. Committee commenced on January 23, 1975 (S. Res. 24). At the Committee’s first organizational meeting (executive session), The organizational meeting (executive session) was held on January dated February 3, 1971, the following Subcommittees were established 28, 1975. (Chairman and Ranking Minority Member are ex officio members Senator Stone became the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Hous- of all Subcommittees): ing and Insurance and a member of the Subcommittee on Compensa- (1) Compensation and Pensions: Herman E. Talmadge (Chair- tion and Pensions and Subcommittee on Health and Hospitals. man), Jennings Randolph, Harold E. Hughes, Clifford P. Hansen, Senator Scott of Virginia became the Ranking Minority Member and Strom Thurmond. of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance and a member of (2) Health and Hospitals: Alan Cranston (Chairman), Jennings the Subcommittee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment. Randolph, Harold E. Hughes, Strom Thurmond, and Clifford Senator John A. Durkin’s service to the Committee commenced P. Hansen. on September 19, 1975 (S. Res. 259). (3) Housing and Insurance: Harold E. Hughes (Chairman), Senator Scott’s service to the Committee terminated on September Herman E. Talmadge, Alan Cranston, Marlow W. Cook, and 19, 1975 (S. Res. 263). Ted Stevens. An organizational meeting (executive session) was held on Decem- (4) Readjustment, Education, and Employment: Vance Hartke ber 9, 1975. (Chairman), Herman E. Talmadge, Alan Cranston, Ted Stevens, Senator Vance Hartke was added to the Subcommittee on Com- and Marlow W. Cook. pensation and Pensions. Senator Ted Stevens’ service to the Committee terminated on Sep- Senator Durkin was added to the Subcommittee on Health and tember 21, 1971, and Senator Robert T. Stafford’s service to the Hospitals. Committee commenced on September 21, 1971 (S. Res. 170). Senator Hartke and Senator Hansen were added to the Sub- Senator Stafford became the Ranking Minority Member of the committee on Housing and Insurance. Subcommittee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment and a Senator Durkin and Senator Thurmond were added to the Sub- member of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance. committee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment. Senator Marlow W. Cook’s service to the Committee terminated Senator Durkin became Chairman of the newly established Sub- on February 23, 1972, and Senator William B. Saxbe’s service to committee on Cemeteries and Burial Benefits. The membership of the Committee commenced February 23, 1972 (S. Res. 261). this Subcommittee also included Senators Hartke, Talmadge, Ran- Senator Saxbe became the Ranking Minority Member of the Sub- dolph, Hansen (Ranking Minority Member), and Stafford. committee on Housing and Insurance and a member of the Sub- Senator Vance Hartke’s service to the Committee terminated on committee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment. January 2, 1977.

93rd CONGRESS, 1973 and 1974 95th CONGRESS, 1977 and 1978

The 93rd Congress convened on January 3, 1973. The 95th Congress convened on January 4, 1977. On January 12, 1973, Senator Clifford P. Hansen became the Rank- On January 10, 1977, the Senate adopted S. Res. 20, assigning ing Minority Member, replacing Senator Strom Thurmond. Senator Alan Cranston as temporary Chairman of the Senate Com- Senator William B. Saxbe’s service to the Committee terminated mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, with all subcommittees considered de on January 12, 1973, and Senator James A. McClure’s service to novo. the Committee commenced on January 12, 1973 (S. Res. 16). On February 11, 1977, Senator Cranston became Chairman when Senator McClure became the Ranking Minority Member of the the Senate adopted S. Res. 84. This resolution also assigned Senator Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance and a member of the Sub- Spark M. Matsunaga to the Committee. committee on Readjustment, Education, and Employment. On February 22, 1977, the Senate adopted S. Res. 90, assigning The organizational meeting (executive session) was held on January Senator Robert T. Stafford to the position of Ranking Minority Mem- 29, 1973. ber, replacing Senator Clifford P. Hansen.

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Res. 8, which made (2) Health and Readjustment: Alan Cranston (Chairman), John the majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 98th A. Durkin (Vice Chairman), Jennings Randolph, Richard (Dick) Congress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority Stone, Strom Thurmond, and Clifford P. Hansen. party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (3) Housing, Insurance, and Cemeteries: Richard (Dick) Stone were as follows: (Chairman), Herman E. Talmadge, Alan Cranston, Spark M. Mat- Senators Simpson (Chairman), Thurmond, Stafford. Mur- sunaga, Robert T. Stafford, and Strom Thurmond. kowski, and Specter. On January 26, 1978, Senator Strom Thurmond became the Ranking On January 3, 1983, the Senate adopted S. Res. 9, which made Minority Member, replacing Senator Robert T. Stafford. the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 98th On March 22, 1978, Senator Robert T. Stafford became the Ranking Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee Minority Member, replacing Senator Strom Thurmond. on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: Senator Clifford P. Hansen’s service to the Committee terminated Senators Cranston (Ranking Minority Member), Randolph, on December 31, 1978. Matsunaga, DeConcini, and Mitchell. On February 1, 1983, an organizational meeting was held. 96th CONGRESS, 1979 and 1980 On February 15, 1983, the Senate adopted S. Res. 65, with the following additional majority party appointments on the Committee: The 96th Congress convened on January 15, 1979. Senators Denton and Boschwitz. On January 23, 1979, the Senate adopted S. Res. 21, which in- Senator Jennings Randolph’s service to the Committee terminated creased the membership of the Committee from nine to ten. on January 2, 1985. On January 23, 1979, the Senate adopted S. Res. 22, which made the majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 96th 99th CONGRESS, 1985 and 1986 Congress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party’s membership on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs The 99th Congress convened on January 3, 1985. was as follows: On March 5, 1985, the Senate adopted S. Res. 87, which made Senators Cranston (Chairman), Talmadge, Randolph, Stone, the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 99th Durkin, and Matsunaga. Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee On January 23, 1979, the Senate adopted S. Res. 23, which made on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 96th Senators Cranston (Ranking Minority Member), Matsunaga, Congress. The minority party’s membership on the Senate Committee DeConcini, Mitchell, and Rockefeller. on Veterans’ Affairs was as follows: On March 5, 1985, the Senate adopted S. Res. 89, which made Senators Stafford (Ranking Minority Member), Thurmond, the majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 99th Simpson, and Humphrey. Congress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority On January 25, 1979, Senator Alan K. Simpson became the Rank- party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs ing Minority Member, replacing Senator Robert T. Stafford. were as follows: The services of Senators John A. Durkin and Richard (Dick) Stone Senators Murkowski (Chairman), Simpson, Thurmond, Staf- to the Committee terminated on December 29 and 31, 1980, respec- ford, Specter, Denton, and Boschwitz. tively. The services of Senators Jeremiah Denton and Rudy Boschwitz Senator Herman E. Talmadge’s service to the Committee terminated to the Committee terminated on January 5, 1987. on January 2, 1981. 100th CONGRESS, 1987 and 1988 97th CONGRESS, 1981 and 1982 The 100th Congress convened on January 6, 1987. The 97th Congress convened on January 5, 1981, and adopted On January 6, 1987, the Senate adopted S. Res. 14, which decreased S. Res. 13, which increased the membership of the Committee from the membership of the Committee from 12 to 11. ten to twelve. On January 6, 1987, the Senate adopted S. Res. 19, which made On January 5, 1981, the Senate adopted S. Res. 14, which made majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 100th Con- the majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 97th gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party Congress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs as follows: were as follows: Senators Cranston (Chairman), Matsunaga, DeConcini, Mitch- Senators Simpson (Chairman), Thurmond, Stafford, Kasten, ell, Rockefeller, and Graham. Denton, Murkowski, and Specter. On January 6, 1987, the Senate adopted S. Res. 20, which made On January 5, 1981, the Senate adopted S. Res. 15, which made the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 100th the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 97th Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: Senators Murkowski (Ranking Minority Member), Simpson, Senators Cranston (Ranking Minority Member), Randolph, Thurmond, Stafford, and Specter. Matsunaga, DeConcini, and Mitchell. Senator Robert T. Stafford’s service to the Committee terminated On January 30, 1981, an organizational meeting was held. on January 2, 1989.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 21:58 Aug 17, 2007 Jkt 033339 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7803 Sfmt 7803 E:\HR\OC\33339.XXX 33339 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HEARING CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES—92nd–109th CONGRESS—Continued 101st CONGRESS, 1989 and 1990 On January 5, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 33, which made majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 104th Con- The 101st Congress convened on January 3, 1989. gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party On February 2, 1989, the Senate adopted S. Res. 46, which made appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 101st Con- as follows: gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party Senators Simpson (Chairman), Thurmond, Murkowski, Spec- appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were ter, Jeffords, Brown, and Craig. as follows: On January 5, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 32, which made Senators Cranston (Chairman), Matsunaga, DeConcini, Mitch- minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 104th Con- ell, Rockefeller, and Graham. gress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on On February 2, 1989, the Senate adopted S. Res. 47, which made Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 101st Senators Rockefeller (Ranking Minority Member), Graham, Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee Akaka, Campbell, and Dorgan. on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: On March 23, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 93, which made Senators Murkowski (Ranking Minority Member), Simpson, changes to the majority appointments. Senator Ben Nighthorse Camp- Thurmond, Specter, and Jeffords. bell replaced Senator Hank Brown. Senator Spark M. Matsunaga’s service to the Committee terminated Senator Paul Wellstone’s service to the Committee commenced on April 15, 1990. on March 27, 1995 (S. Res. 95). On May 16, 1990, Senator Daniel K. Akaka replaced Senator On December 29, 1995, the Senate adopted S. Res. 206, which Spark M. Matsunaga. made changes to the minority appointments. Senator Patty Murray replaced Senator Byron L. Dorgan. 102nd CONGRESS, 1991 and 1992 105th CONGRESS, 1997 and 1998 The 102nd Congress convened on January 3, 1991. On March 19, 1991, the Senate adopted S. Res. 85, which increased The 105th Congress convened on January 7, 1997. the membership of the Committee from 11 to 12. On January 9, 1997, the Senate adopted S. Res. 14, which made On March 19, 1991, the Senate adopted S. Res. 86, which made majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 105th Con- majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 102nd Con- gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: as follows: Senators Specter (Chairman), Thurmond, Murkowski, Jeffords, Senators Cranston (Chairman), DeConcini, Mitchell, Rocke- Campbell, Craig, and Hutchinson. feller, Graham, Akaka, and Daschle. On January 9, 1997, the Senate adopted S. Res. 12, which made On March 19, 1991, the Senate adopted S. Res. 88, which made minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 105th Con- the minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 102nd gress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: Senators Rockefeller (Ranking Minority Member), Graham, Senators Specter (Ranking Minority Member), Simpson, Thur- Akaka, Wellstone, and Murray. mond, Murkowski, and Jeffords. The service of Senators Alan K. Simpson terminated on January Senator Alan Cranston’s service to the Committee terminated on 2, 1997. January 4, 1993. 106th CONGRESS, 1999 and 2000 103rd CONGRESS, 1993 and 1994 The 106th Congress convened on January 6, 1999. The 103rd Congress convened on January 5, 1993. On January 7, 1999, the Senate adopted S. Res. 13, which made On January 21, 1993, the Senate adopted S. Res. 19, which made majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 106th Con- majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 103rd Con- gress. The majority party appointments on the Senate Committee on gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were Senators Specter, Thurmond, Murkowski, Jeffords, Campbell, as follows: Craig, and Hutchinson. Senators Rockefeller (Chairman), DeConcini, Mitchell, On January 7, 1999, the Senate adopted S. Res. 15, which made Graham, Akaka, Daschle, and Campbell. minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 106th Con- On January 21, 1993, the Senate adopted S. Res. 22 which made gress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Committee minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 103rd Con- on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: gress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Senators Rockefeller, Graham, Akaka, Wellstone, and Murray. Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: On March 2, 1999, the Senate adopted S. Res. 55, which made Senators Murkowski (Ranking Minority Member), Thurmond, majority and minority party appointments to Senate Committees for Simpson, Specter, and Jeffords. the 106th Congress and designated chairmen of such committees. The services of Senators George J. Mitchell, Dennis DeConcini, The appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were and Thomas A. Daschle terminated on January 4, 1995. as follows: Senators Specter (Chairman), Thurmond, Murkowski, Jeffords, 104th CONGRESS, 1995 and 1996 Campbell, Craig, and Hutchinson. Senators Rockefeller (Ranking Minority Member), Graham, The 104th Congress convened on January 4, 1995. Akaka, Wellstone, and Murray.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 21:58 Aug 17, 2007 Jkt 033339 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7803 Sfmt 7803 E:\HR\OC\33339.XXX 33339 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with HEARING CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES—92nd–109th CONGRESS—Continued 107th CONGRESS, 2001 and 2002 Mr. Graham (Ranking Minority Member), Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Akaka, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Miller and Mr. Nelson. The 107th Congress convened on January 3, 2001. The make up of the Senate at the outset of the 107th Congress 109th CONGRESS, 2005 and 2006 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 The 109th Congress convened on January 4, 2005. until the inauguration on January 20, 2001. On January 6, 2005, the Senate adopted S. Res. 5, which made On January 3, 2001 the Senate adopted S. Res. 7, which designated majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 109th Con- the chairman to the Senate committees for the 108th Congress until gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party January 20, 2001. The designee as chairman of the Senate Committee appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were on Veterans’ Affairs was as follows: as follows: Senator Rockefeller (Chairman). Senators Craig (Chairman), Specter, Hutchison, Graham, Burr, En- On January 25, 2001 the majority leader Senator Lott entered sign, Thune, and Isakson. into the record the majority party appointments to Senate committees On January 6, 2005, the Senate adopted S. Res. 6, which made for the 107th Congress. The majority party appointments on the Senate minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 109th Con- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: gress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Senator Specter, Murkowski, Thurmond, Jeffords, Campbell, Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: Craig and T. Hutchinson. Senators Akaka (Ranking Member), Rockefeller, Jeffords, Murray, On January 25, 2001 the minority leader Senator Daschle entered Obama, and Salazar. into the record the minority party appointments to Senate committees The services of Senators Bob Graham, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, for the 107th Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Zell Miller, E. Benjamin Nelson, Jim Bunning, and Lisa Murkowski Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: terminated on January 4, 2005. 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.

108th CONGRESS, 2003 and 2004

The 108th Congress convened on January 7, 2003. On January 15, 2003, the Senate adopted S. Res. 18, which made majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 108th 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), Campbell, Craig, Hutchison, Bunning, Ensign, Graham and Murkowski. On January 15, 2003, the Senate adopted S. Res. 20, which made minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 108th Con- gress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows:

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LEGISLATIVE JURISDICTION of each meeting. In the event such meeting is canceled, the Committee shall immediately notify such designated office. EXTRACT FROM RULE XXV OF THE STANDING RULES OF (f) Written notice of a Committee meeting, accompanied by an THE SENATE agenda enumerating the items of business to be considered, shall be sent to all Committee members at least 72 hours (not counting STANDING COMMITTEES Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays) in advance of each meeting. In the event that the giving of such 72-hour notice is prevented 1. The following standing committees shall be appointed at the by unforeseen requirements or Committee business, the Committee commencement of each Congress, and shall continue and have the staff shall communicate notice by the quickest appropriate means power to act until their successors are appointed, with leave to report to members or appropriate staff assistants of Members and an agenda by bill or otherwise on matters within their respective jurisdictions: 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- (p) Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to which committee shall be mittee unless a written copy of such amendment has been delivered referred all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials, and to each member of the Committee at least 24 hours before the meeting other matters relating to the following subjects: at which the amendment is to be proposed. This paragraph may 1. Compensation of veterans. be waived by a majority vote of the members and shall apply only 2. Life insurance issued by the Government on account of service when 72-hour written notice has been provided in accordance with in the Armed Forces. paragraph (f). 3. National cemeteries. II. QUORUMS—(a) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (b), eight 4. Pensions of all wars of the United States, general and special. members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the reporting 5. Readjustment of servicemen to civil life. or approving of any measure or matter or recommendation. Five 6. Soldiers’ and sailors’ civil relief. members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for purposes 7. Veterans’ hospitals, medical care and treatment of veterans. of transacting any other business. 8. Veterans’ measures generally. (b) In order to transact any business at a Committee meeting, 9. Vocational rehabilitation and education of veterans. 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 RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE COMMITTEE may be transacted by the appropriate quorum. (c) One member shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of 109TH CONGRESS 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 I. MEETINGS—(a) Unless otherwise ordered, the Committee shall shall be valid only for the day given. meet on the first Wednesday of each month. The Chairman may, upon proper notice, call such additional meetings as deemed necessary. (b) There shall be a complete record kept of all Committee action. (b) Except as provided in subparagraphs (b) and (d) of paragraph Such record shall contain the vote cast by each member of the Com- 5 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, meetings of mittee on any question on which a roll call vote is requested. the Committee shall be open to the public. The Committee shall IV. HEARINGS AND HEARING PROCEDURES—(a) Except as specifi- prepare and keep a complete transcript or electronic recording adequate cally otherwise provided, the rules governing meetings shall govern to fully record the proceedings of each meeting whether or not such hearings. meeting or any part thereof is closed to the public. (b) At least 1 week in advance of the date of any hearing, the (c) The Chairman of the Committee, or the Ranking Majority Committee shall undertake, consistent with the provisions of paragraph Member present in the absence of the Chairman, or such other Mem- 4 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to make public ber as the Chairman may designate, shall preside at all meetings. announcements of the date, place, time, and subject matter of such (d) Except as provided in rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of hearing. the Senate, no meeting of the Committee shall be scheduled except (c) The Committee shall require each witness who is scheduled by majority vote of the Committee or by authorization of the Chairman to testify at any hearing to file 40 copies of such witness’s testimony of the Committee. with the Committee not later than 48 hours prior to the witness’s (e) The Committee shall notify the office designated by the Com- scheduled appearance unless the Chairman and Ranking Minority mittee on Rules and Administration of the time, place, and purpose Member determine there is good cause for failure to do so.

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(A) such individual is deceased and was— (e) The Chairman, with the concurrence of the Ranking Minority (1) a veteran who (i) was instrumental in the construction Member of the Committee, is authorized to subpoena the attendance or the operation of the facility to be named, or (ii) was a of witnesses and the production of memoranda, documents, records, recipient of the Medal of Honor or, as determined by the Chair- and any other materials. If the Chairman or a Committee staff member man and Ranking Minority Member, otherwise performed mili- designated by the Chairman has not received from the Ranking Minor- tary service of an extraordinarily distinguished character; ity Member or a Committee staff member designated by the Ranking (2) a member of the United States House of Representatives Minority Member notice of the Ranking Minority Member’s non- or Senate who had a direct association with such facility; concurrence in the subpoena within 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, (3) an Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs, a Secretary of Vet- Sundays, and Federal holidays) of being notified of the Chairman’s erans Affairs, a Secretary of Defense or of a service branch, intention to subpoena attendance or production, the Chairman is au- or a military or other Federal civilian official of comparable thorized following the end of the 48-hour period involved to subpoena or higher rank; or the same without the Ranking Minority Member’s concurrence. Re- (4) an individual who, as determined by the Chairman and gardless of whether a subpoena has been concurred in by the Ranking Ranking Minority Member, performed outstanding service for Minority Member, such subpoena may be authorized by vote of the veterans; Members of the Committee. When the Committee or Chairman author- (B) each member of the Congressional delegation representing izes a subpoena, the subpoena may be issued upon the signature the State in which the designated facility is located has indicated of the Chairman or of any other member of the Committee designated in writing such member’s support of the proposal to name such by the Chairman. facility after such individual; and (f) Except as specified in Committee Rule VII (requiring oaths, (C) the pertinent State department or chapter of each Congres- under certain circumstances, at hearings to confirm Presidential nomi- sionally chartered veterans’ organization having a national mem- nations), witnesses at hearings will be required to give testimony bership of at least 500,000 has indicated in writing its support under oath whenever the presiding member deems such to be advis- of such proposal. able. IX. AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES—The rules of the Committee V. MEDIA COVERAGE—Any Committee meeting or hearing which may be changed, modified, amended, or suspended at any time, pro- is open to the public may be covered by television, radio, and print vided, however, that no less than a majority of the entire membership media. Photographers, reporters, and crew members using mechanical so determine at a regular meeting with due notice, or at a meeting recording, filming or broadcasting devices shall position and use their specifically called for that purpose. The rules governing quorums equipment so as not to interfere with the seating, vision, or hearing for reporting legislative matters shall govern rules changes, modifica- of the Committee members or staff or with the orderly conduct of tion, amendments, or suspension. the meeting or hearing. The presiding member of the meeting or hearing may for good cause terminate, in whole or in part, the use of such mechanical devices or take such other action as the circumstances and the orderly conduct of the meeting or hearing may warrant. VI. GENERAL—All applicable requirements of the Standing Rules of the Senate shall govern the Committee. VII. PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS—(a) Each Presidential nominee whose nomination is subject to Senate confirmation and referred to this Committee shall submit a statement of his or her background and financial interests, including the financial interests of his or her spouse and of children living in the nominee’s household, on a form approved by the Committee which shall be sworn to as to its com- pleteness and accuracy. The Committee form shall be in two parts— (A) information concerning employment, education, and background of the nominee which generally relates to the position to which the individual is nominated, and which is to be made public; and (B) information concerning the financial and other background of the nominee, to be made public when the Committee 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 testimony of the nominee and, at the request of any Member, any other witness shall be under oath.

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Alpena, Michigan, Community Based Outpatient Clinic Act of 2006.— S. 3998 S. 2598 Servicemembers Home Protection Act of 2005.—S. 1814 Armed Forces Education Benefits Improvement Act.—S. 2163 Services To Prevent Veterans’ Homelessness Act.—S. 1991 Assured Funding for Veterans’ Health Care Act of 2005.—S. 331 Specially Adapted Housing Grants Improvements Act of 2005.—S. Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act 1947 of 2005.—S. 1272 VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act of 2006.—S. 2358 Blinded Veterans’ Continuum of Care Act of 2005.—S. 1190 Vet Center Enhancement Act of 2005.—S. 716 Comprehensive Assistance for Veterans’ Exposed to Traumatic Stressors Act of 2006.—S. 3984 Veterans’ Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of Comprehensive Homeless Veterans’ Assistance and Prevention Act 2006.—S. 3421 of 2006.—S. 3545 Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2005.—S. 1235 Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Management Improvement Act of 2005.—S. 2001 Veterans’ Benefits Outreach Act of 2005.—S. 151 Disabled Veterans’ Insurance Improvement Act of 2005.—S. 1252 Veterans’ Burial Benefits Improvement Act of 2006.—S. 2415 Disabled Veterans’ Sports and Special Events Promotion Act of Veterans’ Choice of Representation Act of 2006.—S. 2694 2005.—S. 2021 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005.— Emergency Energy Assistance for Disabled Veterans’ Act.—S. 3276 S. 1234 Filipino Veterans’ Equity Act of 2005.—S. 146 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006.— S. 2562 Fulfilling Our Duty to America’s Veterans’ Act of 2005.—S. 13 Veterans’ Comprehensive Hepatitis C Health Care Act.—S. 1571 Gold Star Parents Annuity Act of 2006.—S. 2785 Healing the Invisible Wounds Act of 2006.—S. 2500 Veterans’ Disability Compensation Automatic COLA Act.—S. 3068 Joshua Omvig Veterans’ Suicide Prevention Act.—S. 3808 Veterans’ Employment and Training Act of 2006.—S. 2416 Lane Evans Veterans’ Health and Benefits Improvement Act of Veterans’ Employment and Transition Services Act.—S. 1259 2006.—S. 3988 Veterans’ Health Care Act of 2005.—S. 1182 Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2005.—S. 2091 Veterans’ Housing Fairness Act of 2005.—S. 2121 Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2005.—S. 1162 Veterans’ Identity Protection Act.—S. 3555 Montgomery GI Bill Revitalization Act of 2005.—S. 615 Veterans’ Identity Protection Act of 2006.—S. 2970 Native American Veterans’ Cemetery Act of 2006.—S. 2659 Veterans’ Long-Term Care Security Act of 2006.—S. 2762 Neighbor Islands Veterans’ Health Care Improvements Act of 2005.— S. 1176 Veterans’ Mental Health Care Capacity Enhancement Act of 2005.— S. 1177 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Improvement Act.—S. 1448 Veterans’ Outreach Improvement Act of 2005.—S. 1342 Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2005.—S. 1271 Veterans’ Outreach Improvement Act of 2005.—S. 1990 Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act.—S. 2779 Rural Veterans’ Care Act of 2006.—S. 2433 Veterans’ Prescription Drugs Assistance Act.—S. 614 SAVE Reauthorization Act of 2005.—S. 1180 Veterans’ Road to Health Care Act of 2005.—S. 996 Servicemembers’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2006.— VetsRide Act.—S. 1191

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S. 13 Jan. 24, 2005 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed military Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka service on behalf of the United States during World War II. Cosponsor(s): Hillary Rodham Clinton (2/28/2005); Mark Dayton (1/ 24/2005)*; Byron L. Dorgan (1/24/2005)*; Richard Durbin (1/24/ Jan. 24, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and 2005)*; Dianne Feinstein (1/24/2005)*; Daniel K. Inouye (1/24/ referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2005)*; Tim Johnson, (3/19/2005); Patrick J. Leahy (1/24/2005)*; Edward M. Kennedy (1/24/2005)*; Herb Kohl (1/31/2005); Frank S. 146 Jan. 25, 2005 R. Lautenberg (1/24/2005)*; Patrick J. Leahy (1/24/2005)*; Blanche Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye L. Lincoln (3/10/2005); Robert Menendez (9/5/2006); Barbara A. Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (2/27/2006); Barbara Boxer (6/15/ Mikulski (1/24/2005)*; Patty Murray (1/24/2005)*; Bill Nelson (2/ 2005); Hillary Rodham Clinton (5/19/2006); Robert Menendez (7/ 7/2005); Mark L. Pryor (/24/2005)*; Harry Reid (1/24/2005)*; John 27/2006); Debbie Stabenow (12/16/2005); George Allen (11/10/ D. Rockefeller IV (1/24/2005)*; Paul S. Sarbanes (1/24/2005)*; 2005); Maria Cantwell (6/15/2005); Dianne Feinstein (7/12/2005); Debbie Stabenow (1/24/2005)*; Ken Salazar (1/24/2005)*; Charles Barbara A. Mikulski (10/31/2005) E. Schumer (1/24/2005)* A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand in the organized military forces of the Government of the Common- and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability wealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Jan. 24, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Jan. 25, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. S. 62 Jan. 24, 2005 S. 151 Jan. 25, 2005 Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye Cosponsors: (none) Sponsor: Norm Coleman Cosponsor(s): Jim Bunning (3/2/2005); Mike DeWine (7/13/2005); A bill for the relief of Jim K. Yoshida. Lindsey Graham (7/19/2005); Tim Johnson (3/2/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg (7/12/2005); Bill Nelson (6/7/2005; Mark L. Pryor (1/ Jan. 24, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and 25/2005)*; Susan M. Collins (7/25/2005); Byron L. Dorgan (3/ referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 10/2005); Johnny Isakson (3/7/2005); Mary L. Landrieu (3/17/ 2005); Trent Lott (6/28/2005); E. Benjamin Nelson (3/10/2005); S. 69 Jan. 24, 2005 Rick Santorum (5/10/2005) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require an annual Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Cosponsor(s): (none) Jan. 25, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- A bill for the relief of Donald C. Pence. erans’ Affairs. June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Jan. 24, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and July 28, 2005.—Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. referred to the Committee on Armed Services. 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported. Feb. 17, 2005.—Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. S. 331 Feb. 9, 2005 Feb. 17, 2005.—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Sponsor: Tim Johnson S. 79 Jan. 24, 2005 Cosponsor(s): Max Baucus (6/29/2005); Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (6/23/ 2005); Barbara Boxer (6/29/2005); Susan M. Collins (5/12/2005); Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye Jon S. Corzine (6/28/2005); Mark Dayton (2/14/2005); Byron L. Cosponsor(s): (none) Dorgan (3/8/2005); Richard Durbin (2/9/2005)*; Tom Harkin (6/ 27/2005); James M. Jeffords (5/1/2006); John F. Kerry (5/23/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg (6/29/2005); Blanche L. Lincoln (6/14/2005); Robert Menendez (9/5/2006); Patty Murray (3/9/2005); Bill Nelson

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S. 331—Continued A bill to make technical corrections to the Veterans Benefits Improve- ment Act of 2004. (3/17/2005); E. Benjamin Nelson (2/9/2005)*; Mark L. Pryor (2/ 27/2006); John D. Rockefeller IV (4/12/2005); Ken Salazar (5/ Mar. 8, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- 9/2005); Olympia J. Snowe (6/13/2005); Debbie Stabenow (3/8/ erans’ Affairs. 2005); John Thune (11/3/2005) June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. July 28, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Provisions of meas- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an ure incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. be reported.

Feb. 9, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and S. 614 Mar. 14, 2005 referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Sponsor: Arlen Specter Cosponsor(s): Saxby Chambliss (6/22/2005); Susan M. Collins (6/ S. 423 Feb. 17, 2005 7/2005); Thad Cochran (7/14/2005); Johnny Isakson (7/11/2005); Olympia J. Snowe (6/9/2005; John Thune (4/14/2005) Sponsor: Rick Santorum Cosponsor(s): Saxby Chambliss (4/18/2005); Mary L. Landrieu A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare- (2/17/2005)* eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the Depart- child an insurable dependent for purposes of the Servicemembers’ ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Group Life Insurance program. Mar. 14, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Feb. 17, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs. erans’ Affairs. June 9, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. July 28, 2005.—Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. S. 615 Mar. 14, 2005 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported. Sponsor: Mark Dayton Cosponsor(s): (none) S. 481 Mar. 1, 2005 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka under the Montgomery GI Bill by establishing an enhanced edu- Cosponsor(s): Hillary Rodham Clinton (3/6/2006); Richard Durbin (7/ cational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for 14/2005); John D. Rockefeller IV (3/14/2005) reduction in pay for participation in the program, and for other purposes. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the Persian Mar. 14, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years after erans’ Affairs. discharge or release. S. 716 Apr. 6, 2005 Mar. 1, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka erans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): Jeff Bingaman (12/15/2005); Kent Conrad (4/6/2005)*; June 9, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Richard Durbin (12/14/2005); John D. Rockefeller IV (4/6/2005)*; Ken Salazar (12/13/2005) S. 551 Mar. 8, 2005 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services Sponsor: Wayne Allard provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of Cosponsor(s): Ken Salazar (3/9/2005); John Thune (4/18/2005) bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, metropoli- Apr. 6, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ tan area. Affairs. June 9, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Mar. 8, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Sept. 15, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- erans’ Affairs. ported without amendment favorably. June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Nov. 16, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Reported by Senator Craig without amendment. With written Report No. 109–180. S. 552 Mar. 8, 2005 Nov. 16, 2005.—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 290. Dec. 22, 2005.—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka Consent. Cosponsor(s): (none) Dec. 22, 2005.—Received in the House. Dec. 22, 2005.—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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S. 716—Continued S. 1138 May 26, 2005

Dec. 22, 2005.—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- Sponsor: George Allen fairs. Cosponsor(s): Tom Coburn (6/14/2005); Judd Gregg (10/26/2005); Jan. 19, 2006.—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Edward M. Kennedy (6/15/2005)

S. 806 Apr. 14, 2005 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World War II as Sponsor: Larry E. Craig members of Army Ranger Battalions. Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka, (4/14/2005)*; Max Baucus (4/21/ 2005); Christopher S. Bond (4/21/2005); Richard Burr (4/21/2005); May 26, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Kent Conrad (4/21/2005); Mike Crapo (4/21/2005); Mike DeWine erans’ Affairs. (4/21/2005); Richard Durbin (5/10/2005); John Ensign (4/21/2005); June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Daniel K. Inouye (4/21/2005); James M. Jeffords (4/21/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg (4/21/2005); Blanche L. Lincoln (4/21/2005); Barack Obama (4/21/2005); Ken Salazar (4/19/2005); Craig Thomas (4/ S. 1162 June 6, 2005 21/2005); John Thune (4/21/2005) Sponsor: Maria Cantwell A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a traumatic Cosponsor(s): Tom Harkin (5/22/2006) injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under section A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to repeal 1967(a)(1) of such title. the 10-year limits on use of Montgomery GI Bill educational assist- Apr. 14, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and ance benefits, and for other purposes. referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. June 6, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. S. 909 Apr. 26, 2005 Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd S. 1176 June 7, 2005 Cosponsor(s): Blanche L. Lincoln (9/21/2005) Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka A bill to expand eligibility for governmental markers for marked Cosponsor(s): (none) graves of veterans at private cemeteries. A bill to improve the provision of health care and services to veterans Apr. 26, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and in Hawaii, and for other purposes. referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. June 7, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. S. 917 Apr. 27, 2005 June 9, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka S. 1177 June 7, 2005 Cosponsor(s): (none) Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent Cosponsor(s): Richard Durbin (6/8/2005); Patty Murray (6/9/2005); the pilot program for direct housing loans for Native American John D. Rockefeller IV (6/9/2005); Ken Salazar (6/8/2005) veterans. A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities of the Depart- Apr. 27, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and ment of Veterans Affairs. referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. June 7, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and July 28, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Provisions of meas- referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ure incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to June 9, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. be reported. Sept. 15, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1182, as amended, ordered to S. 996 May 11, 2005 be reported.

Sponsor: Conrad R. Burns S. 1180 June 7, 2005 Cosponsor(s): Michael B. Enzi (5/11/2005)*; John Thune (5/11/2005)* Sponsor: Barack Obama A bill to improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program of the Cosponsor(s): Barbara Boxer (4/26/2006); Hillary Rodham Clinton Department of Veterans Affairs. (12/16/2005); Byron L. Dorgan, (7/13/2005); Richard Durbin (7/ 14/2005); Tim Johnson (6/13/2005); Patty Murray (7/21/2005) May 11, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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S. 1180—Continued A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal years June 7, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes. Affairs. June 9, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. June 7, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Sept. 15, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Provisions of meas- referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ure incorporated into measure S. 1182, as amended, ordered to June 9, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. be reported.

S. 1182 June 7, 2005 S. 1191 June 7, 2005

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig Sponsor: Ken Salazar Cosponsor(s): Max Baucus (10/27/2005); Jeff Bingaman (7/21/2005); Cosponsor(s): (none) Conrad R. Burns (10/27/2005); Thad Cochran (7/25/2005); Susan M. Collins (6/13/2005); Kent Conrad (9/13/2005); Byron L. Dorgan A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health (7/21/2005); Chuck Grassley (7/21/2005); James M. Jeffords (7/ care for veterans, and for other purposes. 29/2005); Tim Johnson (7/29/2005); Bill Nelson (7/21/2005); Mark L. Pryor (6/26/2006); John D. Rockefeller IV (9/27/2005); Rick June 7, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Santorum (11/9/2005); Gordon H. Smith (9/13/2005); Olympia J. referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Snowe (7/29/2005); Ted Stevens (7/25/2005); David Vitter (11/ June 9, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. 2/2005); Ron Wyden (9/22/2005) Sept. 15, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation (As approved by the Committee, the substitute amendment incor- options to veterans in remote rural areas. porated related provisions of S. 1182, as introduced, S. 1177, S. 1189, and S. 1190). June 7, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Nov. 10, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Reported by Senator Affairs. Craig with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written June 9, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Report No. 109–177. Minority views filed. Nov. 10, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Nov. 10, 2005.—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 284. S. 1234 June 14, 2005 Dec. 22, 2005.—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. Sponsor: Larry E. Craig Dec. 22, 2005.—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Cosponsor(s): (none) Consent. Dec. 22, 2005.—Received in the House. A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates of Dec. 22, 2005.—Message on Senate action sent to the House. compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and Dec. 22, 2005.—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the sur- fairs. vivors of certain disabled veterans. Jan 9, 2006.—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. June 14, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and S. 1189 June 7, 2005 referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Sponsor: Ken Salazar July 28, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- Cosponsor(s): (none) ported without amendment favorably. Sept. 21, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Reported by Senator A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish a stra- Craig without amendment. With written Report No. 109–138. Sept. 21, 2005.—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General tegic plan for long-term care, and for other purposes. Orders. Calendar No. 217. Nov. 16, 2005.—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. June 7, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Nov. 16, 2005.—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Affairs. Consent. June 9, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Nov. 16, 2005.—Received in the House. Sept. 15, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Provisions of meas- Nov. 16, 2005.—Mr. Buyer asked unanimous consent to take from ure incorporated into measure S. 1182, as amended, ordered to the Speaker’s table and consider. be reported. Nov. 16, 2005.—Considered by unanimous consent. Nov. 16, 2005.—On passage Passed without objection. S. 1190 June 7, 2005 Nov. 16, 2005.—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Sponsor: Ken Salazar Nov. 16, 2005.—Message on Senate action sent to the House. Cosponsor(s): Mike DeWine (9/29/2005); Richard Durbin (11/2/2005); Nov. 16, 2005.—Cleared for White House. Tim Johnson (7/29/2005); Rick Santorum (9/20/2005) Nov. 17, 2005.—Message on Senate action sent to the House. Nov. 18, 2005.—Presented to President. Nov. 22, 2005.—Signed by President.

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S. 1234—Continued A bill to amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of supplemental insurance available for Nov. 22, 2005.—Became Public Law No. 109–111. totally disabled veterans.

S. 1235 June 14, 2005 June 15, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs. Sponsor: Larry E. Craig June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Cosponsor(s): (none) S. 1259 June 16, 2005 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the Sponsor: Ken Salazar servicemembers’ life insurance and veterans’ group life insurance Cosponsor(s): (none) programs, and for other purposes. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement June 14, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and for reports from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the disposition referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. of cases recommended to the Secretary for equitable relief due June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. to administrative error and to provide improved benefits and proce- July 28, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- dures for the transition of member of the Armed Forces from ported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably combat zones to noncombat zones and for the transition of veterans from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life. (As approved by the Committee, the substitute amendment incorporated related provisions of S. 1235, as introduced, S. 552, S. June 16, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- 917, S. 151, S. 1259, S. 1271, and S. 423). erans’ Affairs. Sept. 21, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Reported by Senator June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Craig with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an July 28, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Provisions of meas- amendment to the title. With written Report No. 109–139. ure incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to Sept. 21, 2005.—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General be reported. Orders. Calendar No. 218. Sept. 28, 2005.—Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment S. 1271 June 20, 2005 to the Title by Unanimous Consent. Sept. 29, 2005.—Received in the House. Sponsor: Patty Murray Sept. 29, 2005.—Message on Senate action sent to the House. Cosponsor(s): (none) Sept. 29, 2005.—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- fairs. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved May 22, 2006.—Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war. pass the bill, as amended. May 22, 2006.—Considered under suspension of the rules. June 20, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs. May 22, 2006.—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays June 23, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause July 28, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Provisions of meas- 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the ure incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to motion would be postponed. be reported. May 22, 2006.—Considered as unfinished business. May 22, 2006.—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. 1272 June 20, 2005 as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372–0 (Roll No. 177). Sponsor: E. Benjamin Nelson May 22, 2006.—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to Cosponsor(s): (41) Max Baucus (11/2/2005); Evan Bayh (4/27/2006); without objection. Christopher S. Bond (12/15/2005); Barbara Boxer (7/29/2005; Sam May 22, 2006.—The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to Brownback (11/14/2005); Conrad R. Burns (12/15/2005); Maria without objection. Cantwell (11/18/2005); Lincoln Chafee (12/15/2005); Hillary May 23, 2006.—Message on House action received in Senate and Rodham Clinton (11/18/2005); Thad Cochran (11/14/2005); Norm at desk: House amendments to Senate bill. Coleman (10/19/2005); Susan M. Collins (10/27/2005); Kent Conrad May 25, 2006.—Senate agreed to House amendments by Unanimous (12/15/2005); Jon S. Corzine (9/15/2005); Mike DeWine (9/12/ Consent. 2005); Christopher J. Dodd (12/12/2005); Richard Durbin (10/17/ May 25, 2006.—Cleared for White House. 2005); Dianne Feinstein (10/19/2005); Chuck Grassley (5/3/2006); June 7, 2006.—Presented to President. James M. Jeffords (9/14/2005); Tim Johnson (10/26/2005); Edward June 15, 2006.—Signed by President. M. Kennedy (6/7/2006); John F. Kerry (9/19/2005); Mary L. Landrieu (7/20/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg (9/7/2005); Joseph I. June 15, 2006.—Became Public Law No. 109–233. Lieberman (12/12/2005); Blanche L. Lincoln (9/20/2005); Robert Menendez (3/7/2006); Barbara A. Mikulski (6/28/2005); Lisa Mur- S. 1252 June 15, 2005 kowski (7/29/2005); Patty Murray (9/26/2005); Mark L. Pryor (2/ 13/2006); Jack Reed (9/6/2005); Pat Roberts (9/6/2005); Ken Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka Salazar (6/5/2006); Paul S. Sarbanes (9/19/2005); Charles E. Schu- Cosponsor(s): Ken Salazar (6/15/2005)* mer (11/2/2005); Gordon H. Smith (9/14/2005); Olympia J. Snowe

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S. 1272—Continued A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans for the Hepatitis (7/29/2005); Debbie Stabenow (12/12/2005); Ted Stevens (9/15/ C virus. 2005) July 29, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army S. 1646 Sept. 8, 2005 Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II. Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka Cosponsor(s): Mary L. Landrieu (9/14/2005); Patty Murray (9/8/ June 20, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- 2005)*; Harry Reid (9/8/2005)*; Ken Salazar (9/12/2005) erans’ Affairs. A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurricane S. 1342 June 30, 2005 Katrina.

Sponsor: Russell D. Feingold Sept. 8, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Cosponsor(s): Blanche L. Lincoln (6/30/2005)* referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the outreach S. 1729 Sept. 20, 2005 activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka Cosponsor(s): (none) June 30, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. A bill to extend the time during which persons affected by Hurricane Katrina may appeal certain decisions of the Board of Veterans’ S. 1448 July 21, 2005 Appeals that are rendered during the period beginning June 1, 2005, and ending November 30, 2005. Sponsor: Richard Durbin Cosponsor(s): Barbara Boxer (7/21/2005)*; Tim Johnson (12/12/2005) Sept. 20, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. S. 1731 Sept. 20, 2005

July 21, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Sponsor: Tom Coburn referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): James M. Inhofe (9/20/2005)*

S. 1537 July 28, 2005 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery Department Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Cosponsor(s): Jeff Bingaman (6/5/2006); Barbara Boxer (7/26/2006); Mark Dayton (9/7/2006); Tim Johnson (7/12/2006); Blanche L. Sept. 20, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Lincoln (9/5/2006); Robert Menendez (7/27/2006); Patty Murray erans’ Affairs. (5/9/2006); Barack Obama (5/9/2006); Mark L. Pryor (7/11/2006); May 11, 2006.— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Gordon H. Smith (6/8/2006); Debbie Stabenow (6/12/2006) S. 1751 Sept. 22, 2005 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education and Clin- Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski ical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Depart- Cosponsor(s): (none) ment of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excel- lence. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the State sentences for which burial in National Cemeteries and Arlington July 28, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and National Cemetery are prohibited to include any sentence of life referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. imprisonment for a State capital crime. May 11, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Sept. 22, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and S. 1571 July 29, 2005 referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Sponsor: Jon S. Corzine S. 1759 Sept. 22, 2005 Cosponsor(s): Richard Durbin (10/27/2005); Frank R. Lautenberg (7/29/2005)* Sponsor: Larry E. Craig Cosponsor(s): Barbara A. Mikulski (10/24/2005)

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S. 1759—Continued Cosponsor(s): Elizabeth Dole (12/13/2005); John Thune (2/14/2006) A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove the remains A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a financial of Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National Cemetery. assistance program to facilitate the provision of supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing, and Sept. 22, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- for other purposes. erans’ Affairs. Oct. 3, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Nov. 10, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. S. 1813 Oct. 3, 2005 S. 2001 Nov. 10, 2005 Sponsor: Larry E. Craig Cosponsor(s): Sam Brownback (10/3/2005)*; Barbara A. Mikulski (10/ Sponsor: John Thune 19/2005); Pat Roberts (10/3/2005)*; Ken Salazar (11/14/2005) Cosponsor(s): (none)

A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the manage- modify the circumstances under which a person who has committed ment of information technology within the Department of Veterans a capital offense is denied certain burial-related benefits and funeral Affairs by providing for the Chief Information Officer of that honors. Department to have authority over resources, budget, and personnel related to the support function of information technology, and for Oct. 3, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and other purposes. referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Nov. 10, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- S. 1814 Oct. 3, 2005 erans’ Affairs. Sponsor: Evan Bayh S. 2014 Nov. 15, 2005 Cosponsor(s): Richard Durbin (10/7/2005) Sponsor: Mike DeWine A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and the Housing Cosponsor(s): Richard Durbin (11/15/2005)*; Chuck Hagel (3/29/ and Urban Development Act of 1968 to enhance protections for 2006); Mark L. Pryor (7/17/2006); Charles E. Schumer (11/15/ servicemembers and their dependents, and for other purposes. 2005)*; John Warner (12/16/2005)

Oct. 3, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance Affairs. educational assistance for survivors and dependents of veterans.

S. 1947 Nov. 1, 2005 Nov. 15, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs. Sponsor: John E. Sununu Cosponsor(s): Saxby Chambliss (11/2/2005); Thad Cochran (11/7/ S. 2021 Nov. 16, 2005 2005); Mike DeWine (11/2/2005); Richard Durbin (11/1/2005)*; Johnny Isakson (11/3/2005); Tim Johnson (11/9/2005); John F. Sponsor: Saxby Chambliss Kerry (11/1/2005)*; Mark L. Pryor (11/1/2005)*; John Thune (11/ Cosponsor(s): (none) 7/2005); David Vitter (11/1/2005)* A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to enhance Department of Veterans Affairs an Office of National Veterans adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. Sports Programs and Special Events.

Nov. 1, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Nov. 16, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

S. 1990 Nov. 10, 2005 S. 2091 Dec. 13, 2005

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

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the outreach A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance under purposes. the Montgomery GI Bill.

Nov. 10, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Dec. 13, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. erans’ Affairs.

S. 1991 Nov. 10, 2005 S. 2121 Dec. 16, 2005

Sponsor: Richard Burr Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer

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S. 2121—Continued S. 2387 Mar. 8, 2006

Cosponsor(s): (none) Sponsor: Wayne Allard Cosponsor(s): Ken Salazar (3/8/2006)* A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national units. cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado.

Dec. 16, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Mar. 8, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs. erans’ Affairs. June 8, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. S. 2415 Mar. 15, 2006 S. 2147 Dec. 20, 2005 Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski Sponsor: Patty Murray Cosponsor(s): (none) Cosponsor(s): (none) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial A bill to extend the period of time which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war. June 15, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Dec. 20, 2005.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs. S. 2416 Mar. 15, 2006

S. 2163 Dec. 21, 2005 Sponsor: Conrad R. Burns Cosponsor(s): Saxby Chambliss (6/7/2006); Elizabeth Dole (4/24/ Sponsor: John F. Kerry 2006); Lindsey Graham (5/1/2006); Barbara A. Mikulski (4/4/2006); Cosponsor(s): (none) Lisa Murkowski (3/29/2006); E. Benjamin Nelson (6/8/2006); Mark L. Pryor (3/15/2006) A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the scope increase and index educational benefits for veterans under the Mont- of programs of education for which accelerated payments of edu- gomery GI bill to ensure adequate and equitable benefits for active cational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, duty members and members of the selected Reserve, and to include and for other purposes. certain servicemembers previously excluded from such benefits. Mar. 15, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Dec. 21, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. June 8, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2351 Mar. 1, 2006 S. 2433 Mar. 16, 2006

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer Sponsor: Ken Salazar Cosponsor(s): Mark Dayton (3/1/2006)*; Tom Harkin (4/24/2006); Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (3/16/2006)*; Max Baucus (3/16/ Tim Johnson (3/2/2006); Edward M. Kennedy (3/1/2006)*; Frank 2006)*; Conrad R. Burns (3/16/2006)*; Richard Burr (3/16/2006)*; R. Lautenberg (3/2/2006); Joseph I. Lieberman (6/6/2006); Robert Kent Conrad (3/16/2006)*; Byron L. Dorgan (3/16/2006)*; Michael Menendez (3/9/2006) B. Enzi (3/31/2006); Tim Johnson (3/16/2006)*; Blanche L. Lincoln (3/16/2006)*; Lisa Murkowski (3/16/2006)*; Patty Murray (3/16/ A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care for vet- 2006)*; Mark L. Pryor (3/16/2006 *; Craig Thomas (3/16/2006)*; erans, and for other purposes. John Thune (3/16/2006)*

Mar. 1, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an Assistant referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living in rural areas, S. 2358 Mar. 2, 2006 and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Barack Obama Mar. 16, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Cosponsor(s): (none) erans’ Affairs. May 11, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care quality S. 2500 Apr. 4, 2006 in Veterans Affairs hospitals. Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka Mar. 2, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Cosponsor(s): Hillary Rodham Clinton (4/4/2006)*; John F. Kerry referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. (4/4/2006)*; Frank R. Lautenberg (4/4/2006)*

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S. 2500—Continued A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and operate a community-based outpatient clinic in Alpena, Michigan. A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Apr. 7, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Apr. 4, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. S. 2634 Apr. 24, 2006 May 11, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Sponsor: Larry E. Craig S. 2547 Apr. 5, 2006 Cosponsor(s): (none)

Sponsor: Wayne Allard A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strike the term Cosponsor(s): (none) of the positions Under Secretary for Health and the Under Secretary for Benefits and simplify appointments to such positions. A bill to authorize a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs at Denver, Colorado. Apr. 24, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Apr. 5, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ May 11, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Affairs. S. 2659 Apr. 26, 2006 S. 2562 Apr. 6, 2006 Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka Sponsor: Larry E. Craig Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Inouye (4/26/2006)*; Tim Johnson (9/27/ 2006); Patty Murray (6/12/2006) Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (4/6/2006)*; Mike Crapo (4/25/2006); Kay Bailey Hutchison (4/25/2006); Olympia J. Snowe (5/9/2006) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the establish- A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates of ment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands. compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the sur- Apr. 26, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and vivors of certain disabled veterans. referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. June 8, 2006 .—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Apr. 6, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. S. 2694 May 2, 2006 June 8, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. June 22, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- Sponsor: Larry E. Craig ported without amendment favorably. Cosponsor(s): Saxby Chambliss (5/19/2006); Lindsey Graham (5/2/ July 27, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Reported by Senator 2006)*; Kay Bailey Hutchison, (5/9/2006); James M. Jeffords (5/ Craig without amendment. With written Report No. 109–296. 10/2006); Lisa Murkowski (5/22/2006) July 27, 2006.—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain Sept. 21, 2006.—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans bene- Sept. 21, 2006.—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous fits in administrative proceedings before the Department of Veterans Consent. Affairs, and for other purposes. Sept. 22, 2006.—Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 2, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Sept. 25, 2006.—Received in the House. referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Sept. 25, 2006.—Held at the desk. June 8, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Sept. 30, 2006.—Mr. Buyer asked unanimous consent to take from June 22, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- the Speaker’s table and consider. ported without amendment favorably. Sept. 30, 2006.—Considered by unanimous consent. June 22, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- Sept. 30, 2006.—On passage Passed without objection. ported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Sept. 30, 2006.—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to July 27, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Reported by Senator without objection. Craig with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an Sept. 30, 2006.—Cleared for White House. amendment to the title. With written Report No. 109–297. Oct. 5, 2006.—Presented to President. July 27, 2006.—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Oct. 16, 2006.—Signed by President. Orders. Calendar No. 540. Oct. 16, 2006.—Became Public Law No. 109–361. Aug. 3, 2006.—Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. S. 2598 Apr. 7, 2006 Aug. 4, 2006.—Message on Senate action sent to the House. Sept. 6, 2006.—Received in the House. Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow Sept. 6, 2006.—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Cosponsor(s): (none) in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for

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S. 2694—Continued Cosponsor(s): Wayne Allard 95/17/2006); Pat Roberts (5/17/2006); David Vitter (5/10/2006)* consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit Sept. 6, 2006.—Referred to House Veterans’ Affairs. certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the Na- Sept. 21, 2006.—Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Vet- tional Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, erans’ Affairs. and for other purposes.

S. 2708 May 3, 2006 May 10, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs. Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka Cosponsor(s): (none) S. 2785 May 11, 2006 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an enrollment Sponsor: Hillary Rodham Clinton priority for veterans, who are recipients of certain medals for valor, Cosponsor(s): (none) in health care services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the May 3, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents (known referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. as ‘‘Gold Star Parents’’) of members of the Armed Forces who die during a period of war. S. 2736 May 4, 2006 May 11, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Sponsor: Larry E. Craig erans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (5/4/2006)*; Saxby Chambliss (5/17/ 2006) S. 2800 May 15, 2006

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish centers Sponsor: James M. Inhofe to provide enhanced services to veterans with amputations and Cosponsor(s): Tom Coburn (5/15/2006)* prosthetic devices, and for other purposes. A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient May 4, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Ernest Childers Department referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.’’ May 11, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. May 15, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and S. 2753 May 4, 2006 referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka S. 2970 May 23, 2006 Cosponsor(s): John D. Rockefeller IV (6/21/2006) Sponsor: John F. Kerry A bill to require a program to improve the provision of caregiver assistance services for veterans. Cosponsor(s): Jeff Bingaman (5/26/2006); Barbara Boxer (5/24/2006); Tom Harkin (5/24/2006); Tim Johnson (5/24/2006); Edward M. May 4, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Kennedy (5/24/2006); Frank R. Lautenberg (5/24/2006); Patrick J. referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Leahy (5/24/2006); Joseph I. Lieberman (6/5/2006); Robert Menen- May 11, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. dez (5/26/2006); Barbara A. Mikulski (6/8/2006); Bill Nelson (6/ 15/2006); Ken Salazar (5/24/2006) S. 2762 May 8, 2006 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide free Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others affected Cosponsor(s): Hillary Rodham Clinton (7/20/2006); Susan M. Collins by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that such persons (7/17/2006); Charles E. Schumer (7/18/2006); Olympia J. Snowe are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other purposes. (6/21/2006) May 23, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure appropriate referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. payment for the cost of long-term care provided to veterans in State homes, and for other purposes. S. 3068 May 25, 2006

May 8, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Sponsor: John Thune referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): (none) May 11, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held.

S. 2779 May 10, 2006

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe

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S. 3068—Continued A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with serv- June 6, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and ice-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled June 22, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- veterans. ported with an amendment favorably. Sept. 6, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Reported by Senator May 25, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Craig with amendments. With written Report No. 109–328. erans’ Affairs. Sept. 6, 2006.—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 592. S. 3069 May 25, 2006 Sept. 26, 2006.—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. Sept. 26, 2006.—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd Consent. Cosponsor(s): Robert C. Byrd (5/25/2006)*; Kent Conrad (5/25/ Sept. 26, 2006.—Received in the House. 2006)*; Mike DeWine (5/25/2006)*; Byron L. Dorgan (5/25/2006)*; Sept. 26, 2006.—Message on Senate action sent to the House. Tim Johnson (5/25/2006)*; Edward M. Kennedy (5/25/2006)*; John Sept. 26, 2006.—Held at the desk. F. Kerry (6/7/2006); Herb Kohl (6/7/2006); Patrick J. Leahy (5/ Dec. 8, 2006.—Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass 25/2006)*; Joseph I. Lieberman (6/19/2006); Blanche L. Lincoln the bill, as amended. (6/7/2006); Rick Santorum (6/7/2006); Jeff Sessions (6/19/2006); Dec. 8, 2006.—Considered under suspension of the rules. George V. Voinovich (6/7/2006) Dec. 8, 2006.—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to Dec. 8, 2006.—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans without objection. at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. Dec. 8, 2006.—The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. May 25, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- Dec. 8, 2006.—Message on House action received in Senate and erans’ Affairs. at desk: House amendments to Senate bill. Dec. 9, 2006.—Senate agreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent. S. 3276 May 26, 2006 Dec. 9, 2006.—Cleared for White House. Dec. 11, 2006.—Message on Senate action sent to the House. Sponsor: E. Benjamin Nelson Dec. 20, 2006.—Presented to President. Cosponsor(s): Tim Johnson (5/26/2006)* Dec. 22, 2006.—Signed by President. Dec. 22, 2006.—Became Public Law No. 109–461. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the deductible and change the method of determining the mileage reimburse- S. 3545 June 20, 2006 ment rate under the beneficiary travel program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Larry E. Craig Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (6/20/2006)*; Richard Burr (6/20/ May 26, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- 2006)*; Saxby Chambliss (12/5/2006); Johnny Isakson (7/24/2006); erans’ Affairs. Barack Obama (6/20/2006)*

S. 3363 June 5, 2006 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Mike DeWine Cosponsor(s): (none) June 20, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for accelerated June 21, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. payment of survivors’ and dependents’ educational assistance for certain programs of education, and for other purposes. S. 3555 June 21, 2006

June 5, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Sponsor: Jim Talent Affairs. Cosponsor(s): (none) June 8, 2006.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. A bill to establish the Office of Veterans Identity Protection Claims S. 3421 June 6, 2006 to reimburse injured persons for injuries suffered as a result of the unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of identifying Sponsor: Larry E. Craig information stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Cosponsor(s): John Ensign (9/25/2006) for other purposes. June 21, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs.

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S. 3598 June 29, 2006 A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for members of the Armed Forces, veterans Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV of the Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans, to require Cosponsor(s): (none) reports on the effects of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. A bill to clarify the effective date of the modification of treatment for retirement annuity purposes of part-time service before April Sept. 28, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and 7, 1986, of certain Department of Veterans Affairs health-care pro- referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. fessionals. S. 3998 Sept. 29, 2006 June 29, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Sponsor: Russell D. Feingold Cosponsor(s): (none)

S. 3770 Aug. 1, 2006 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts for cellular Sponsor: Robert Menendez phone service, and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): Frank R. Lautenberg (8/1/2006)* Sept. 29, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of the transition referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of veterans health care benefits upon completion of military service, and for other S. 4054 Nov. 15, 2006 purposes. Sponsor: Larry E. Craig Aug. 1, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and Cosponsor(s): Daniel K. Akaka (11/15/2006)* referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the number S. 3808 Aug. 3, 2006 of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers’ Group Life In- Sponsor: Tom Harkin surance. Cosponsor(s): Sam Brownback (8/3/2006)*; Mike DeWine (8/3/ 2006)*; Richard Durbin (11/15/2006); Chuck Grassley (8/3/2006)*; Nov. 15, 2006.—Introductory remarks on measure. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Frank R. Lautenberg (8/3/2006)*; John D. Rockefeller IV (9/19/ 2006); Olympia J. Snowe (8/3/2006)*; Jim Talent (8/3/2006)

A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans.

Aug. 3, 2006.—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs.

S. 3984 Sept. 28, 2006

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

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

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

S. 3988 Sept. 28, 2006

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

* Original cosponsor.

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S. Res. 35 Feb. 2, 2005 S. Res. 269 Oct. 6, 2005

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

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a ‘‘Welcome Veterans’ Affairs. Home Vietnam Veterans Day’’ should be established.

Feb. 2, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Original measure Oct. 6, 2005.—Introductory remarks on measure. reported to Senate by Senator Craig. Without written report. Oct. 6, 2005.—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Feb. 2, 2005.—Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administra- tion. Feb. 2, 2005.—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs ordered to be reported an original measure.

S. Res. 259 Sept. 28, 2005

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

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

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

* Original cosponsor.

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H. Con. Res. 125 Apr. 6, 2005 July 25, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Sponsor: Rush D. Holt Cosponsor(s): Neil Abercrombie (7/24/2006); Spencer Bachus (4/6/ H. Con. Res. 347 Feb. 16, 2006 2005)*; Richard H. Baker (4/6/2005)*; Shelley Berkley (7/24/2006); Michael Bilirakis (6/30/2005); Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (4/6/2005)*; Sponsor: Rob Simmons John Boozman (4/6/2005)*; Madeleine Z. Bordallo (4/6/2005)*; Cosponsor(s): Neil Abercrombie (5/2/2006); Richard H. Baker (5/ Charles W. Boustany, Jr. (6/30/2005); Henry E. Brown, Jr. (4/ 2/2006); Charles F. Bass, (5/2/2006); Shelley Berkley (7/19/2006); 6/2005)*; Sherrod Brown (7/10/2006); G. K. Butterfield (7/24/ Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (5/2/2006); Michael E. Capuano (5/18/2006); 2006); Julia Carson (4/6/2005)*; Ed Case (4/6/2005)*; Donna M. Ed Case (5/2/2006)*; Tom Cole (5/2/2006); John Conyers, Jr. (5/ Christensen (4/6/2005)*; John Conyers, Jr. (4/6/2005)*; Elijah E. 2/2006): Danny K. Davis (5/2/2006): Jo Ann Davis (7/24/2006); Cummings (4/6/2005)*; Norman D. Dicks (4/6/2005)*; Eliot L. Phil English (5/2/2006); Bob Filner (5/2/2006); Harold E. Ford, Engel (7/13/2006); Phil English (7/13/2006); Lane Evans (4/6/ Jr. (5/2/2006); Barney Frank (5/2/2006); Scott Garrett (5/2/2006); 2005)*; Bob Filner (4/6/2005)*; Mark Foley (4/6/2005)*; Luis G. Jim Gibbons (5/2/2006); Bart Gordon (5/2/2006); Nancy L. Johnson Fortuno (4/6/2005)*; Trent Franks (4/14/2005); Bart Gordon (4/ (5/2/2006); Dennis J. Kucinich (5/2/2006); Edward J. Markey (5/ 6/2005)*; Gene Green (4/14/2005); Mark Green (4/6/2005)*; Raul 2/2006); Betty McCollum (5/2/2006); Thaddeus G. McCotter (5/ M. Grijalva (7/21/2005); Luis V. Gutierrez (4/14/2005); Robin 2/2006); James P. McGovern (5/2/2006); Michael H. Michaud (7/ Hayes (7/13/2006); Jeb Hensarling (7/24/2006); Stephanie Herseth 18/2006); Jeff Miller (5/2/2006); Richard E. Neal (2/16/2006)*; (4/14/2005); Tim Holden (4/6/2005)*; Stephanie Tubbs Jones (4/ Collin C. Peterson (5/2/2006); Christopher Shays (7/17/2006); Bill 14/2005); Marcy Kaptur (4/6/2005)*; Jack Kingston (6/30/2005); Shuster (5/2/2006); Adam Smith (5/2/2006); Robert Wexler (5/2/ John R. ‘‘Randy’’ Kuhl, Jr. (7/24/2006); Rick Larsen (7/10/2006); 2006); Roger F. Wicker (5/2/2006) John Lewis (7/10/2006); Daniel Lipinski (4/6/2005)*; Stephen F. Lynch (4/6/2005)*; Carolyn B. Maloney (4/6/2005)*; Donald A. Honoring the National Association of State Veterans Homes and the Manzullo (6/30/2005); Carolyn McCarthy (4/6/2005)*; Michael T. 119 State veterans homes providing long-term care to veterans McCaul (4/6/2005)*; Michael H. Michaud (4/6/2005)*; Jeff Miller that are represented by that association for their contributions to (7/24/2006); James P. Moran (7/10/2006); Tim Murphy (7/21/2005); the health care of veterans and the health-care system of the Nation. Sue Wilkins Myrick (7/24/2006); Stevan Pearce (7/24/2006); Charles B. Rangel (4/6/2005)*; Silvestre Reyes (7/24/2006); Ileana Feb. 16, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- Ros-Lehtinen (7/21/2005); Jose E. Serrano (4/6/2005)*; Michael fairs. July 20, 2006—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. K. Simpson (4/6/2005)*; Tom Udall (4/6/2005)*; Chris Van Hollen July 20, 2006—Ordered to be reported by Voice Vote. (4/6/2005)*; Robert Wexler (4/6/2005)*; Joe Wilson (4/6/2005)*; July 24, 2006—Mr. Bradley (NH) moved to suspend the rules and Lynn C. Woolsey (4/6/2005)*; Albert Russell Wynn (4/6/2005)* agree to the resolution. July 24, 2006—Considered under suspension of the rules. Expressing support for the designation and goals of ‘‘Hire a Veteran July 24, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Week’’ and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation sup- resolution. Agreed to by voice vote. porting those goals. July 24, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Apr. 6, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and July 25, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period on Veterans’ Affairs. to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 1220 March 10, 2005 Apr. 6, 2005—Referred to House Veterans’ Affairs. Sponsor: Steve Buyer July 20, 2006—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. Cosponsor(s): Richard H. Baker (4/5/2005); Roscoe G. Bartlett (4/ July 20, 2006—Ordered to be reported by Voice Vote. 5/2005); Shelley Berkley (3/10/2005)*; Michael Bilirakis (4/5/ Apr. 6, 2005—Referred to House Armed Services 2005); Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (4/5/2005); Jeb Bradley (4/5/2005); Apr. 21, 2005—Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Corrine Brown (6/23/2005); Henry E. Brown, Jr. (4/5/2005); Ginny July 24, 2006—Mr. Bradley (NH) moved to suspend the rules and Brown-Waite (4/5/2005); Lane Evans (3/10/2005)*; Bob Filner (4/ agree to the resolution. 5/2005); Mark Foley (4/21/2005); Luis V. Gutierrez (4/5/2005); July 24, 2006—Considered under suspension of the rules. Tim Holden (6/8/2005); Darlene Hooley (4/5/2005); Dale E. Kildee July 24, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the (6/8/2005); Jim Kolbe (6/23/2005); James P. McGovern (4/21/ resolution. Agreed to by Voice Vote. 2005); John M. McHugh (4/21/2005); Michael H. Michaud (4/ July 24, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to 5/2005); Jeff Miller (3/10/2005)*; Silvestre Reyes (6/13/2005); C. without objection. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (4/5/2005); John T. Salazar (6/14/2005);

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H.R. 1220—Continued Nov. 2, 2005—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407–0 (Roll Vic Snyder (6/23/2005); Ted Strickland (6/14/2005); Tom Udall No. 561). (6/7/2005) Nov. 2, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. To increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates of disability Nov. 4, 2005—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors Mar. 13, 2006—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged of certain service-connected disabled veterans, and for other pur- by Unanimous Consent. poses. Mar. 13, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. March 10, 2005—Introductory remarks on measure. March 10, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Mar. 13, 2006—Cleared for White House. Affairs. Mar. 14, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House. Apr. 4, 2005—Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance Mar. 17, 2006—Presented to President. and Memorial Affairs. Mar. 23, 2006—Signed by President. June 9, 2005—Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held. Mar. 23, 2006—Became Public Law No. 109–206. June 9, 2005—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent. H.R. 2046 May 3, 2005 June 23, 2005—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. June 23, 2005—Committee hearings held. Sponsor: Steve Buyer June 23, 2005—Ordered to be reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Cosponsor(s): Shelley Berkley (5/19/2005); Michael Bilirakis (5/12/ June 23, 2005—Provisions of H.R. 2988 incorporated in this Measure, 2005); Timothy H. Bishop (5/17/2005); John Boozman (5/3/2005)*; Section 5. Jeb Bradley (5/12/2005); Corrine Brown (5/12/2005); Henry E. June 23, 2005—Provisions of H.R. 2959 incorporated in this Measure, Brown, Jr. (5/12/2005); Ginny Brown-Waite (5/5/2005); Dan Burton Section 6. (5/17/2005); Lane Evans (5/3/2005)*; Terry Everett (5/12/2005); June 30, 2005—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Bob Filner (5/17/2005); Mark Foley (5/18/2005); Raul M. Grijalva Affairs. H. Rept. 109–162. (5/18/2005); Luis V. Gutierrez (5/12/2005); Stephanie Herseth (5/ June 30, 2005—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 98. 3/2005)*; Tim Holden (5/12/2005); Michael M. Honda (5/17/2005); July 13, 2005—Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass Darlene Hooley (5/12/2005); Michael H. Michaud (5/12/2005); Jeff the bill, as amended. Miller (5/12/2005); Jerry Moran (5/12/2005); Bernard Sanders July 13, 2005—Considered under suspension of the rules. (5/18/2005); Adam B. Schiff (5/18/2005); Vic Snyder (5/12/2005); July 13, 2005—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Cliff Stearns (5/12/2005); Ted Strickland (5/12/2005); Michael R. as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Turner (5/17/2005); Tom Udall (5/12/2005); Frank R. Wolf July 13, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to (5/19/2005) without objection. July 14, 2005—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to limit premium to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. increases on reinstated health insurance on servicemembers who are released from active military service, and for other purposes. H.R. 1691 Apr. 19, 2005 May 3, 2005—Introductory remarks on measure. Sponsor: Mark Green May 3, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): Tammy Baldwin (9/15/2005); Shelley Berkley (10/27/ May 4, 2005—Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- 2005); Ron Kind (9/15/2005); Gwen Moore (9/15/2005); David tunity. R. Obey (9/15/2005); Thomas E. Petri (9/15/2005); Paul Ryan May 5, 2005—Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held. (9/15/2005); F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (9/15/2005) May 5, 2005—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic May 11, 2005—Provisions of H.R. 1292 incorporated in this measure, in Appleton, Wisconsin, as the ‘‘John H. Bradley Department of Section 4. Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.’’ May 11 2005—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. Apr. 19, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- May 11, 2005—Ordered to be reported in the Nature of a Substitute fairs. (Amended) by Voice Vote. Apr. 25, 2005—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. May 19, 2005—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Oct. 12, 2005—Subcommittee on Health discharged. Affairs. H. Rept. 109–88. Oct. 20, 2005—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. May 19, 2005—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45. Oct. 20, 2005—Ordered to be reported by Unanimous Consent. May 23, 2005—Mr. Boozman moved to suspend the rules and pass Nov. 2, 2005—Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the the bill, as amended. bill. May 23, 2005—Considered under suspension of the rules. Nov. 2, 2005—Considered under suspension of the rules. May 23, 2005—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Nov. 2, 2005—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were as amended Agreed to by voice vote. demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, May 23, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the without objection. motion would be postponed. May 24, 2005—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Nov. 2, 2005—Considered as unfinished business. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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H.R. 3082 June 28, 2005 To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program, and for other pur- Sponsor: John Boozman poses. Cosponsor(s): Shelley Berkley (7/13/2006); Michael Bilirakis (6/28/ 2005)*; Leonard L. Boswell (7/13/2006); Corrine Brown (7/13/ July 11, 2005—Introductory remarks on measure. 2006); Ginny Brown-Waite (7/18/2005); Dan Burton (6/28/2005)*; July 11, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- John Campbell (4/26/2006); John R. Carter (10/7/2005); Ed Case fairs. (7/13/2006); Jo Ann Davis (7/24/2006); Susan A. Davis (5/18/ July 12, 2005—Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance 2006); Chet Edwards (5/23/2006); Lane Evans (7/13/2006); Terry and Memorial Affairs. Everett (6/28/2005)*; Eni F.H. Faleomavaega (7/13/2006); Bob Fil- July 13, 2005—Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held. ner (9/7/2005); Charles A. Gonzalez (7/13/2006); Luis V. Gutierrez July 13, 2005—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by (7/13/2006); Stephanie Herseth (6/28/2005)*; Frank A. LoBiondo Voice Vote. (7/24/2006); Jim Marshall 11/8/2005); Michael H. Michaud (7/12/ July 14, 2005—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. 2006); Todd Russell Platts (4/26/2006); Silvestre Reyes (7/13/2006); July 14, 2005—Ordered to be reported by Voice Vote. John T. Salazar (7/13/2006); Ted Strickland (7/13/2006); Tom Udall July 20, 2005—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. (7/13/2006) H. Rept. 109–177. July 20, 2005—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111. To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that 9 percent July 26, 2005—Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass of procurement contracts entered into by the Department of Vet- the bill. erans Affairs be awarded to small business concerns owned by July 26, 2005—Considered under suspension of the rules. veterans, and for other purposes. July 26, 2005—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause June 28, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the fairs. motion would be postponed. July 11, 2005—Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- July 26, 2005—Considered as unfinished business. tunity. July 26, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to July 27, 2005—Subcommittee hearings held. without objection. May 10, 2006—Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held. July 26, 2005—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill May 10, 2006—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424–0 (Roll (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. No. 420). July 13, 2006—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. July 27, 2005—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred July 13, 2006—Ordered to be reported in the Nature of a Substitute to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. by Voice Vote. July 27, 2005—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged July 24, 2006—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ by Unanimous Consent. Affairs. H. Rept. 109–592. July 27, 2005—Measure laid before Senate by Unanimous Consent. July 24, 2006—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343. July 27, 2005—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous July 24, 2006—Mr. Bradley (NH) moved to suspend the rules and Consent. pass the bill, as amended. July 27, 2005—Message on Senate action sent to the House. July 24, 2006—Considered under suspension of the rules. Sept. 28, 2005—Mr. Miller (FL) moved that the House suspend the July 24, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, rules and agree to the Senate amendment. as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Sept. 28, 2005—On motion that the House suspend the rules and July 24, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. without objection. Sept. 28, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to July 24, 2006—The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. without objection. Sept. 28, 2005—Cleared for White House. July 25, 2006—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Sept. 29, 2005—Presented to President. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Sept. 30, 2005—Signed by President. Sept. 30, 2005—Became Public Law No. 109–80. H.R. 3200 July 11, 2005

Sponsor: Jeff Miller H.R. 3665 Sept. 7, 2005 Cosponsor(s): Shelley Berkley (7/11/2005)*; Michael Bilirakis (7/19/ Sponsor: John Boozman 2005); Jeb Bradley (7/14/2005); Corrine Brown (7/20/2005); Henry Cosponsor(s): Neil Abercrombie (9/20/2005); Shelley Berkley (11/ E. Brown, Jr. (7/19/2005); Ginny Brown-Waite (7/14/2005); Steve 1/2005); Ed Case (9/20/2005); Geoff Davis (9/27/2005); Lane Evans Buyer (7/20/2005); Lane Evans (7/14/2005); Bob Filner (7/20/ (9/7/2005)*; Eni F.H. Faleomavaega (9/8/2005); Bob Filner (9/7/ 2005); Luis V. Gutierrez (7/20/2005); Stephanie Herseth (7/20/ 2005)*; Raul M. Grijalva (9/20/2005); Stephanie Herseth (9/7/ 2005); Darlene Hooley (7/20/2005); Michael H. Michaud (7/14/ 2005)*; Michael H. Michaud (9/20/2005); Adam B. Schiff (9/27/ 2005); Jerry Moran (7/19/2005); Silvestre Reyes (7/20/2005); Vic 2005) Snyder (7/14/2005); Ted Strickland (7/20/2005); Tom Udall (7/ 13/2005)

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H.R. 3665—Continued May 9, 2006—Considered as unfinished business. May 9, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407–0 (Roll of Veterans Affairs to provide adaptive housing assistance to dis- No. 130). abled veterans residing temporarily in housing owned by a family May 9, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to member and to make direct housing loans to Native American without objection. veterans, and for other purposes. May 10, 2006—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Sept. 7, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Sept. 7, 2005—Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- May 26, 2006—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged tunity. by Unanimous Consent. Sept. 8, 2005—Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held. May 26, 2006—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Sept. 8, 2005—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Consent. Unanimous Consent. May 26, 2006—Message on Senate action sent to the House. Sept. 8, 2005—Provisions of H.R. 1773 incorporated in this measure, May 26, 2006—Cleared for White House. Sections 3 and 4. June 8, 2006—Presented to President. Oct. 20, 2005—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. June 15, 2006—Signed by President. Oct. 20, 2005—Ordered to be reported (Amended) by Unanimous June 15, 2006—Became Public Law No. 109–231. Consent. Oct. 20, 2005—Provisions of H.R. 419 incorporated in this measure, H.R. 4061 Oct. 17, 2005 Title II. Oct. 20, 2005—Provisions of H.R. 1773 incorporated in this measure, Sponsor: Steve Buyer Title I, Section 102. Cosponsor(s): Shelley Berkley (10/27/2005); Michael Bilirakis (10/ Oct. 20, 2005—Provisions of H.R. 3279 incorporated in this measure, 17/2005)*; John Boozman (10/17/2005)*; Jeb Bradley (10/17/ Title III. 2005)*; Corrine Brown (10/17/2005)*; Henry E. Brown, Jr. (10/ Nov. 1, 2005—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ 17/2005)*; Ginny Brown-Waite (10/17/2005)*; Dan Burton (10/ Affairs. H. Rept. 109–263. Nov. 1, 2005—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144. 17/2005)*; Lane Evans (10/17/2005)*; Terry Everett (10/17/2005)*; Nov. 9, 2005—Mr. Boozman moved to suspend the rules and pass Bob Filner (10/17/2005)*; Luis V. Gutierrez (10/17/2005)*; Steph- the bill, as amended. anie Herseth (10/18/2005); Darlene Hooley (10/27/2005); Michael Nov. 9, 2005—Considered under suspension of the rules. H. Michaud (10/27/2005); Jerry Moran, (10/17/2005)*; Silvestre Nov. 9, 2005—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were Reyes (10/17/2005)*; Ted Strickland (10/17/2005)*; Michael R. demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, Turner, (10/17/2005)*; Tom Udall (10/17/2005)* rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the management Nov. 10, 2005—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, of information technology within the Department of Veterans Af- as amended Agreed to by voice vote. fairs by providing for the Chief Information Officer of that Depart- Nov. 10, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to ment to have authority over resources, budget, and personnel related without objection. to the support function of information technology, and for other Nov. 10, 2005—The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to purposes. without objection. Nov. 10, 2005—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Oct. 17, 2005—Introductory remarks on measure. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Oct. 17, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- fairs. H.R. 3829 Sept. 20, 2005 Oct. 20, 2005—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. Oct. 20, 2005—Ordered to be reported by Unanimous Consent. Sponsor: Dan Boren Oct. 27, 2005—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): Tom Cole (9/28/2005); Ernest J. Istook, Jr. (10/28/ H. Rept. 109–256. 2005); Frank D. Lucas (9/29/2005); John Sullivan (10/28/2005) Oct. 27, 2005—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 140. Nov. 2, 2005—Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in bill. Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery Department of Nov. 2, 2005—Considered under suspension of the rules. Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Nov. 2, 2005—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were Sept. 20, 2005—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, fairs. rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the Sept. 26, 2005—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. motion would be postponed. May 4, 2006—Subcommittee on Health discharged. Nov. 2, 2005—Considered as unfinished business. May 9, 2006—Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the Nov. 2, 2005—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408–0 (Roll May 9, 2006—Considered under suspension of the rules. No. 560). May 9, 2006—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were Nov. 2, 2005—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, without objection. rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the Nov. 4, 2005—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred motion would be postponed. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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H.R. 4843 Mar. 2, 2006 Sept. 8, 2006—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. Rept. 109–643. Sponsor: Jeff Miller Sept. 8, 2006—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 382. Cosponsor(s): Richard H. Baker (3/7/2006); John Barrow (5/16/2006); Sept. 13, 2006—Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass Shelley Berkley (3/2/2006)*; (3/8/2006); Henry E. Brown, Jr. (3/ the bill, as amended. 7/2006); Ginny Brown-Waite (3/14/2006); Dan Burton (3/7/2006); Sept. 13, 2006—Considered under suspension of the rules. Steve Buyer (3/2/2006)*; John Campbell (4/25/2006); Ben Chandler Sept. 13, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, (5/3/2006); Jo Ann Davis (5/23/2006); Lane Evans (3/2/2006)*; as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega (6/7/2006); Bob Filner (3/8/2006); Charles Sept. 13, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to A. Gonzalez (6/22/2006); Luis V. Gutierrez (3/8/2006); Stephanie without objection. Herseth (5/17/2006); Tim Holden (6/22/2006); Darlene Hooley (6/ Sept. 14, 2006—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred 22/2006); Jim Kolbe (4/4/2006); Zoe Lofgren (5/18/2006); Michael to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. Michaud (3/8/2006); Jerry Moran (3/28/2006); Silvestre Reyes (3/14/2006); John T. Salazar (6/21/2006); Vic Snyder (6/22/2006); H.R. 5835 July 19, 2006 Ted Strickland (3/8/2006); Tom Udall (6/22/2006) Sponsor: Steve Buyer To increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates of disability Cosponsor(s): Neil Abercrombie (7/25/2006); John Barrow (9/6/2006); compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and Roscoe G. Bartlett (9/6/2006); Shelley Berkley (7/19/2006)*; Brian the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors P. Bilbray (7/19/2006)*; Michael Bilirakis (7/19/2006)*; Sanford of certain service-connected disabled veterans, and for other pur- D. Bishop, Jr. (7/25/2006); Marsha Blackburn (9/6/2006); Mary poses. Bono (7/24/2006); John Boozman (7/19/2006)*; Leonard L. Boswell (7/20/2006); Jeb Bradley (7/19/2006)*; Corrine Brown (7/19/ Mar. 2, 2006—Introductory remarks on measure. 2006)*; Henry E. Brown, Jr. (7/19/2006)*; Sherrod Brown (7/24/ Mar. 2, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2006); Ginny Brown-Waite (7/19/2006)*; Dan Burton (7/19/2006)*; Mar. 7, 2006—Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance Ken Calvert (7/27/2006; Dave Camp (7/26/2006); Shelley Moore and Memorial Affairs. Capito (7/25/2006); John R. Carter (7/24/2006); Ed Case (7/24/ Apr. 6, 2006—Subcommittee hearings held. 2006); Jim Costa (7/24/2006); Elijah E. Cummings (7/28/2006); Apr. 8, 2006—Subcommittee consideration and mark-up session held. Tom Davis (7/19/2006)*; John D. Dingell (7/19/2006)*; Lloyd June 8, 2006—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Doggett (7/25/2006); Thelma D. Drake, (7/25/2006); Chet Edwards Unanimous Consent . (7/19/2006)*; Phil English (7/26/2006); Lane Evans (7/19/2006)*; June 22, 2006—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. Terry Everett (9/13/2006); Bob Filner (7/19/2006)*; Luis G. Fortuno (7/25/2006); Jim Gerlach (7/24/2006); Charles A. Gonzalez (7/25/ June 22, 2006—Ordered to be reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. 2006); Luis V. Gutierrez (7/19/2006)*; Robin Hayes (7/24/2006); June 22, 2006—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Stephanie Herseth (7/19/2006)*; Brian Higgins (7/26/2006); Sheila Affairs. H. Rept. 109–521. Jackson-Lee (7/24/2006); Timothy V. Johnson, (7/24/2006); John June 22, 2006—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 291. R. ‘‘Randy’’ Kuhl, Jr. (7/27/2006); Donald A. Manzullo (7/25/ June 26, 2006—Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass 2006); Jim McDermott, (7/28/2006); Michael H. Michaud (7/19/ the bill, as amended. 2006)*; Jeff Miller (7/19/2006)*; Jerry Moran (7/20/2006); Ed Pas- June 26, 2006—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays tor (9/6/2006); Rick Renzi (9/13/2006); Silvestre Reyes (7/19/ were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 2006)*; John T. Salazar (7/19/2006)*; Janice D. Schakowsky (7/ 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the 19/2006)*; John J.H. ‘‘Joe’’ Schwarz (7/27/2006); Adam Smith, motion would be postponed. (7/27/2006); Mark E. Souder (7/26/2006); Cliff Stearns (7/19/ June 27, 2006—Considered as unfinished business. 2006)*; Ted Strickland (7/19/2006)*; James T. Walsh (7/19/2006)*; June 27, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Diane E. Watson (7/24/2006); Henry A. Waxman (7/19/2006)*; as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): Curt Weldon, (7/24/2006); Frank R. Wolf (7/24/2006); C.W. Bill 408–0 (Roll No. 321). Young (7/26/2006) June 27, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve information man- June 28, 2006—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred agement within the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. purposes. H.R. 5815 July 17, 2006 July 19, 2006—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period Sponsor: Henry E. Brown, Jr. to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for Cosponsor(s): Shelley Berkley (7/26/2006); Luis G. Fortuno (7/19/ consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of 2006); Michael H. Michaud (7/17/2006)* the committee concerned. July 19, 2006—Referred to House Veterans’ Affairs. To authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility July 19, 2006—Committee hearings held prior to introduction and leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal years 2006 referral (July 18, 2006). and 2007, and for other purposes. July 20, 2006—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. July 20, 2006—Ordered to be reported in the Nature of a Substitute July 17, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- by Voice Vote. fairs. Sept. 18, 2006—Unfavorable Executive comment received from Vet- July 20, 2006—Committee consideration and mark-up session held. erans’ Affairs. July 20, 2006—Ordered to be reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. July 19, 2006—Referred to House Government Reform.

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H.R. 5835—Continued H.R. 6314 Nov. 13, 2006

Sept. 13, 2006—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Sponsor: Steve Buyer Affairs. H. Rept. 109–651, Part I. Cosponsor(s): (none) Sept. 13, 2006—Committee on Government Reform discharged. Sept. 13, 2006—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387. To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring Sept. 26, 2006—Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass provisions of law and to expand eligibility for the Survivors’ and the bill, as amended. Dependents’ Educational Assistance program. Sept. 26, 2006—Considered under suspension of the rules. Nov. 13, 2006—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- Sept. 26, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, fairs. as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Nov. 14, 2006—Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass Sept. 26, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to the bill. without objection. Nov. 14, 2006—Considered under suspension of the rules. Sept. 27, 2006—Received in the Senate. Nov. 14, 2006—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays Nov. 13, 2006—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Vet- were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause erans’ Affairs. 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. Nov. 14, 2006—Considered as unfinished business. Nov. 14, 2006—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393–0 (Roll No. 520). Nov. 14, 2006—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Nov. 15, 2006—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

* Original cosponsor.

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Measure Initial Passage

S. 1234 June 14, 2005

S. 1235 June 14, 2005

S. 2562 Apr. 6, 2006

S. 3421 June 6, 2006

HOUSE

Measure Initial Passage

H.R. 1691 Apr. 19, 2005

H.R. 3200 July 11, 2005

H.R. 3829 Sept. 20, 2005

PUBLIC LAW INDEX OF BILLS ACTED UPON BY THE COMMITTEE

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

109–80 H.R. 3200 Sept. 30, 2005

109–111 S. 1234, S. 2562 H.R. 1220, H.R. 4843 Nov. 22, 2005

109–206 H.R. 1691 Mar. 23, 2006

109–361 S. 2562 (S. 1234) H.R. 4843 Apr. 6, 2006

109–461 S. 3421 H.R. 5815 June 6, 2006

109–231 S. 1731 H.R. 3829 June 15, 2006

109–233 S. 1235, S. 151, S. 423, H.R. 2046, H.R. 3665 June 15, 2006

S. 552, S. 917, S. 1235,

S. 1259, S. 1271

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109–80 Sept. 30, 2005 109–233 June 15, 2006 To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program, and for other pur- Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the poses. servicemembers’ life insurance and veterans’ group life insurance pro- H.R. 3200 grams, and for other purposes. House Report: 109–177 S.1235 Congressional Record, Vol. 151 (2005) House Report: Nos. 109–88 accompanying H.R. 2046 and 109–263 accompanying H.R. 3665 July 26, considered and passed House. Senate Report: No. 109–139 Sept. 27, considered and passed Senate, amended. Congressional Record, Vol. 151 (2005) Sept. 28, House concurred in Senate amendment. Sept. 28, considered and passed Senate. Congressional Record, Vol. 152 (2006) 109–111 Nov. 22, 2005 May 22, considered and passed House, amended. A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates May 25, Senate concurred in House amendments. of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors 109–361 Oct. 16, 2006 of certain disabled veterans. A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the rates S. 1234 of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and Senate Report: 109–138 the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors House Report: No. 109–162 of certain disabled veterans. Congressional Record, Vol. 151 (2005) S. 2562 Nov. 16, considered and passed Senate and House. House Report: No. 109–521 accompanying H.R. 4843 Senate Report: No. 109–296 109–206 Mar. 23, 2006 Congressional Record, Vol. 152 (2006) Sept. 21, considered and passed Senate. To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic Sept. 29, considered and passed House. in Appleton, Wisconsin, as the ‘‘John H. Bradley Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.’’ 109–461 Dec. 22, 2006 H.R. 1691 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major med- Congressional Record, Vol. 151 (2005) ical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal Congressional Record, Vol. 152 (2006) years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. Nov. 2, 2005, considered and passed House. S. 3421 Mar. 13, 2006, considered and passed Senate. Senate Report: 109–328 Sept. 26, 2006, considered and passed Senate, amended. 109–231 June 15, 2006 Dec. 8, 2006, House agreed to Senate amendment. To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. H.R. 3829 Congressional Record, Vol. 152 (2006) May 9, considered and passed House. May 26, considered and passed Senate.

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[Unless otherwise indicated, hearings and meetings are full Committee June 9, 2005. Hearing, Pending Health Care Related Legislation. sessions, open to the public, and held in SR–418, Russell Senate Office Building.] June 23, 2005. Hearing, Pending Benefits-Related Legislation.

January 24, 2005. Hearing, Nomination of R. James Nicholson to June 28, 2005. Emergency Hearing to Examine the Shortfall in VA’s be Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs. Medical Care Budget.

February 3, 2005. Hearing, Benefits for Survivors: Is America Ful- July 6, 2005. Field hearing held in Chicago, Illinois, Is the VA filling Lincoln’s Charge to Care for the Families of Those Killed Prepared to Meet the Needs of Our Returning Vets? in the Line of Duty? July 14, 2005. Hearing, Nomination of James P. Terry, to be Chair- February 15, 2005. Hearing, Proposed Fiscal Year 2006 Budget for man of the Board of Veterans Appeals, U.S. Department of Vet- Department of Veterans Affairs. erans Affairs, and Charles S. Ciccolella, to be Assistant Secretary for the Veterans Employment and Training, U.S. Department of March 8, 2005. Joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans’ Labor. Affairs, 345 Cannon House Office Building, Annual Legislative Presentation of the Blinded Veterans Association, Non Commis- July 28, 2005. Meeting, markup on the Nominations of James Phillip sioned Officers Association, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Terry to be Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and Paralyzed Veterans of America and Jewish War Veterans. Charles S. Ciccolella to be Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Em- ployment and Training Service, Department of Labor; S. 1234 the March 9, 2005. Joint hearing with House Committee on Veterans’ Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005; Affairs, H–216, Hart Senate Office Building, Legislative Presen- and the Committee Print of S. 1235, the Veterans’ Benefits Im- tation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. provement Act. March 10, 2005. Joint hearing with House Committee on Veterans’ August 1, 2005. Field hearing held in Boise, Idaho, The 116th Armor Affairs, 345 Cannon House Office Building, Legislative Presen- Cavalry Brigade and Idaho Reservists: Are We Ready for the Re- tations of the Blinded Veterans Association, the Non-Commissioned turn of Idaho’s Soldiers? Officers Association, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Paralyzed Veterans of America, and the Jewish War Veterans. August 3, 2005. Field hearing held in Seattle, Washington, Seattle March 17, 2005. Hearing, Back From the Battlefield: Are We Pro- Field Hearing: Coming Home From Combat—Are Veterans Getting viding the Proper Care for America’s Wounded Warriors? the Help They Need?

April 7, 2005. Hearing, Nomination of Jonathan B. Perlin to be August 16, 2005. Field hearing held in Grand Junction, Colorado, Under Secretary for Health, Department of Veterans Affairs. Forgotten Veterans: Improving Health Care for Rural Veterans.

April 14, 2005. Joint hearing with House Committee on Veterans’ September 15, 2005. Meeting, markup of S. 1182, Veterans Health Affairs, 345 Cannon House Office Building, Legislative Presen- Care Improvement Act of 2005; and S. 716, Vet Center Enhance- tations of the Military Officers Association of America, the National ment Act of 2005. Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, AMVETS, the American Ex-Prisoners of War, and Vietnam Veterans of America. September 20, 2005. Joint hearing with House Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs, 345 Cannon House Office Building, Legislative Pres- April 19, 2005. Hearing, Back From the Battlefield, Part II: Seamless entation of the American Legion. Transition to Civilian Life. September 22, 2005. Hearing, Preserving Sacred Ground: Should April 21, 2005. Joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans’ Capital Offenders be Buried in America’s National Cemeteries? Affairs, 345 Cannon House Office Building, Annual Legislative Presentation of the Fleet Reserve Association, Air Force Sergeants September 29, 2005. Hearing, to consider the nominations of: Robert Association, The Retired Enlisted Association and Gold Star Wives. J. Henke to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Manage- ment; John M. Molino to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs May 12, 2005. Hearing, An Open Discussion: Planning, Providing, for Policy and Planning; Lisette Mondello to be Assistant Secretary and Paying for Veterans’ Long-Term Care. of Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs; George Opfer, to be Inspector General, Department of Veterans May 26, 2005. Hearing, Battling the Backlog: Challenges Facing Affairs; and William F. Tuerk to be Under Secretary of Memorial the VA Claims Adjudication and Appeal Process. Affairs of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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October 20, 2005. Hearing, Information and Technology at the VA: May 25, 2006. Hearing, SD–342, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Is It Ready for the 21st Century? Veterans Affairs Data Privacy Breach: Twenty-Six Million People Deserve Answers. October 27, 2005. Hearing, The Rising Number of Disabled Veterans Deemed Unemployable: Is the System Failing? A Closer Look June 8, 2006. Hearing, Benefits Legislative Initiatives Currently Pend- at VA’s Individual Unemployability Benefit. ing Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

November 10, 2005. Hearing, SD–138, Dirksen Senate Office Build- June 22, 2006. Meeting, the Committee met and favorably reported: ing, Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Following Hurricane Katrina. S. 2562, ‘‘The Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006’’; S. 3421, a bill to authorize major medical facility January 9, 2006. Field hearing held in Kauai, Hawaii, Field Hearing projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of on the State of VA Care in Hawaii. Veterans Affairs for fiscal years 2006 and 2007; and a Committee Print of S. 2694, the ‘‘Veterans Choice of Representation and January 10, 2006. Field hearing held in Kahului, Hawaii, Field Hear- Benefits Enhancement Act of 2006.’’ The Committee Print of S. ing on the State of VA Care In Hawaii: Part I. 2694 contained provisions from S. 909, S. 1252, S. 1537, S. 1759, S. 2121, S. 2416, S. 2433, S. 2634, S. 2659, S. 2694, S. 2753, January 11, 2006. Field hearing held in Honolulu, Hawaii, Field S. 2762, S. 3069, S. 3363, S. 3545, as well as original provisions. Hearing on the State of VA Care In Hawaii: Part II. July 13, 2006. Hearing, Battling the Backlog Part II: Challenges January 13, 2006. Field hearing held in Hilo, Hawaii, Field Hearing Facing the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims. on the State of VA Care In Hawaii: Part III. July 20, 2006. Hearing, Veterans Affairs Data Privacy Breach: Twen- February 2, 2006. Hearing, Jobs for Veterans Act Three Years Later: ty-Six Million People Assurance of Future Security. Are Vets’ Employment Programs Working for Veterans? July 27, 2006. Hearing, Nominations of Thomas Harvey, to be Assist- February 16, 2006. Hearing, Proposed Fiscal Year 2007 Budget for ant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department Department of Veterans Affairs Programs. of Veterans Affairs; and Patrick W. Dunne, to be Assistant Sec- retary for Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs. February 28, 2006. Hearing, SH–216, Hart Senate Office Building, The Legislative Presentation of the Disabled American Veterans. September 7, 2006. Hearing on Wounded Warrior Insurance: A First Look at a New Benefit for Traumatically Injured Servicemembers. March 2, 2006. Hearing, SD–106, Dirksen Senate Office Building, The Legislative Presentations of the Fleet Reserve Association, the September 20, 2006. Hearing, SD–106, Dirksen Senate Office Build- Air Force Sergeants Association, the Retired Enlisted Association, ing, The American Legion Legislative Presentation. the Gold Star Wives of America Inc., and the Military Officers Association of America. September 26, 2006. Hearing, Nomination of Robert T. Howard to be Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department March 7, 2006. Hearing, The Legislative Presentation of the Veterans of Veterans Affairs. of Foreign Wars of the United States. September 28, 2006. Meeting, markup on the Nomination of Robert March 9, 2006. Hearing, SD–G50, Dirksen Senate Office Building, T. Howard to be Assistant Secretary for Information and Tech- The Legislative Presentation of Paralyzed Veterans of America, nology, Department of Veterans Affairs the Blinded Veterans of America, The Non-Commissioned Officers Association, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Jewish War Veterans of the USA.

March 16, 2006. Hearing, Looking at Our Homeless Veterans Pro- grams: How Effective Are They?

March 30, 2006. Hearing, SD–106, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Legislative Presentations of the National Association of State Direc- tors of Veterans Affairs, the AMVETS, the American Ex-Prisoners of War, and the Vietnam Veterans of America.

April 6, 2006. Hearing on Construction and Lease Authorization Needs.

April 27, 2006. Meeting, markup on Nomination of Daniel L. Cooper, to be Under Secretary for Benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs.

April 27, 2006. Hearing, VA Research: Investing Today to Guide Tomorrow’s Treatment.

May 11, 2006. Hearing, Health Care Legislative Initiatives Currently Pending Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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Date and Title Report No.

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005 ...... 109–138

Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 ...... 109–139

Veterans Health Care Act of 2005 ...... 109–177

Vet Center Enhancement Act of 2005 ...... 109–180

Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006 ...... 109–296

Veterans’ Choice of Representation and Benefits Enhancement Act of 2006 ...... 109–297

Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 ...... 109–328 Hearings

Date and Title S. Hrg. No.

January 24, 2005, Nomination of Hon. R. James Nicholson to be Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs ...... 109–14

February 3, 2005, Benefits for Survivors: Is America Fulfilling Lincoln’s Charge to Care for the Families of Those Killed in the Line of Duty? ...... 109–32

February 15, 2005, Proposed Fiscal Year 2006 Budget for Department of Veterans Affairs ...... 109–72

April 7, 2005, Nomination of Jonathan B. Perlin to be Under Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ...... 109–108

March 17, 2005, Back From the Battlefield: Are We Providing the Proper Care for America’s Wounded Warriors? ...... 109–109

April 19, 2005, Back From the Battlefield, Part II: Seamless Transition to Civilian Life ...... 109–176

May 26, 2005, Battling the Backlog: Challenges Facing the VA Claims Adjudication and Appeal Process ...... 109–216

June 9, 2009, Pending Health Care Related Legislation ...... 109–217

July 6, 2005, Is the VA Prepared to Meet the Needs of Our Returning Vets? ...... 109–218

May 12, 2005, An Open Discussion: Planning, Providing, and Paying for Veterans’ Long-Term Care ...... 109–240

June 23, 2005, Pending Benefits-Related Legislation ...... 109–243

June 28, 2005, Emergency Hearing to Examine the Shortfall in VA’s Medical Care Budget ...... 109–263

July 14, 2005, Nomination of James P. Terry, to be Chairman of the Board of Veterans Appeals, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Charles S. Ciccolella, to be Assistant Secretary for the Veterans Employment and Training, U.S. Department of Labor ...... 109–303

August 3, 2005, Seattle Field Hearing: Coming Home From Combat––Are Veterans Getting the Help They Need? ...... 109–328

August 16, 2005, Forgotten Veterans: Improving Health Care for Rural Veterans ...... 109–365

August 1, 2005, The 116th Armor Cavalry Brigade and Idaho Reservists: Are We Ready for the Return of Idaho’s Soldiers? .. 109–372

January 10, 2006, Field Hearing on the State of VA Care in Hawaii: Part I ...... 109–376

January 11, 2006, Field Hearing on the State of VA Care in Hawaii: Part II ...... 109–376

January 13, 2006, Field Hearing on the State of VA Care in Hawaii: Part III ...... 109–376

September 29, 2005, Nominations of Robert J. Henke to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Management; John M. Molino to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Policy and Planning; Lisette Mondello to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs; George Opfer, to be Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs; and William F. Tuerk to be Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs of the Department of Veterans Affairs...... 109–394

November 10, 2005, Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Following Hurricane Katrina ...... 109–405

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October 27, 2005, The Rising Number of Disabled Veterans Deemed Unemployable: Is the System Failing? A Closer Look at VA’s Individual Unemployability Benefit ...... 109–425

February 28, 2006, The Legislative Presentation of the Disabled American Veterans ...... 109–463

October 20, 2005, Information and Technology at the VA: Is it Ready for the 21st Century? ...... 109–498

March 2, 2006, The Legislative Presentations of the Fleet Reserve Association, the Air Force Sergeants Association, the Re- tired Enlisted Association, the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and the Military Officers Association of America ...... 109–516

March 7, 2006, The Legislative Presentation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States ...... 109–519

March 16, 2006, Looking at Our Homeless Veterans Programs: How Effective Are They? ...... 109–533

April 6, 2006, Hearing on Construction and Lease Authorization Needs of the Department of Veterans Affairs ...... 109–561

March 30, 2006, Legislative Presentations of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, the AMVETS, the American Ex-Prisoners of War, and the Vietnam Veterans of America ...... 109–564

May 25, 2006, Veterans Affairs Data Privacy Breach: Twenty-Six Million People Deserve Answers ...... 109–577

April 27, 2006, VA Research: Investing Today to Guide Tomorrow’s Treatment ...... 109–598

February 16, 2006, Hearing on Proposed Fiscal Year 2007 Budget for Department of Veterans Affairs Programs ...... 109–627

February 2, 2006, Jobs for Veterans Act Three Years Later: Are Vets’ Employment Programs Working for Veterans? ...... 109–632

March 9, 2006, The Legislative Presentation of Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Blinded Veterans of America, the Non- Commissioned Officers Association, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Jewish War Veterans of the USA ...... 109–636

July 27, 2006, Nominations of Thomas E. Harvey to be Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs; and Patrick W. Dunne to be Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs ...... 109–637

July 20, 2006, Veterans Affairs Data Privacy Breach: Twenty-Six Million People Deserve Assurance of Future Security ...... 109–653

July 13, 2006, Battling the Backlog Part II: Challenges Facing the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims ...... 109–694

June 8, 2006, Benefits Legislative Initiatives Currently Pending Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs ...... 109–715

September 22, 2005, Preserving Sacred Ground: Should Capital Offenders Be Buried in America’s National Cemeteries? ...... 109–729

May 11, 2006, Health Care Legislative Initiatives Currently Pending Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs .. 109–737

September 7, 2006, Hearing on Wounded Warrior Insurance: A First Look at a New Benefit for Traumatically Injured Servicemembers ...... 109–746

September 20, 2006, The Legislative Presentation of the American Legion ...... 109–771

September 26, 2006, Nomination of Robert T. Howard to be Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs ...... 109–772

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EC–517.—A communication from the Acting Secretary for Health, EC–1511.—A communication from the Chief, Office of Regulations Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, the report of recent Policy and Management, Veterans Benefits Administration, Depart- and ongoing research for the period 2002–2003; to the Committee ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on Veterans’ Affairs. of a rule entitled ‘‘Exclusions from Income and New Worth Com- putations’’ (RIN2900–AM14) received on April 4, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–518.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on competitive sourcing efforts for Fiscal Year 2004; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–1550.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department’s biennial report on EC–519.—A communication from the Chief of Regulations Manage- the administration of the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) educational ment, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to assistance program; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Increase in Rates Payable Under the Montgomery G.I. Bill—Active Duty’’ (RIN2900–AM08) received on January 5, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–1754.—A communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department’s 2004 fiscal year report EC–743.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- on the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights ment, National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Act of 1994; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Relocation of National Cemetery Administration Regulations’’ (RIN2900–AM10) received February 8, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–1876.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a draft bill relative to title 38, United States Code, received on April 21, 2005; to EC–744.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ment, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Af- fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Payment for Non-VA Physician and Other Health Care Profes- sional Services Associated with Either Outpatient or Impatient Care EC–1877.—A communication from the Senior Procurement Executive, Provided at Non-VA Facilities’’ (RIN2900–AK94) received on Feb- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, General Services ruary 8, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Cir- cular 2005–02’’ received on April 21, 2005; to the Committee EC–745—A communication from the Chief, Regulation Management, on Veterans’ Affairs. Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Loan Guaranty: Implementation of Public Law 107–103’’ (RIN2900– AL23) received on February 8, 2005; to the Committee on Vet- EC–2039.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- erans’ Affairs. ment, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Presumption of Sound Condition: Aggravation of a Disability by EC–1204.—A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Veterans’ Active Service’’ (RIN2900–AL90) received on May 3, 2005; to Affairs, transmitting, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Special the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Medical Advisory Group’s Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year 2004; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–2040.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- EC–1425—A communication from the Chief, Office of Regulations ment, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans and Policy Management, Board of Veterans’ Appeals, Department Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ‘‘Elimination of Copayment for Smoking Cessation Counseling’’ a rule entitled ‘‘Board of Veterans’ Appeals: Appeals Regulations, (RIN2900–AM11) received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee Rules of Practice; Delegations of Authority’’ (RIN2900–AL96) re- on Veterans’ Affairs. ceived on March 18, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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EC–2041.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- EC–3724.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- ment, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans ment, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Loan Guaranty: Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgages’’ (RIN2900– ‘‘Exceptions to Definition of Date of Receipt Based on Natural AL54) received on May 3, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ or Man-made Disruption of Normal Business Practices’’ (RIN2900– Affairs. AL12) received on August 31, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–2453.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- ment, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans EC–3725.—A communication from the Chief, Regulations Manage- Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ment, Office of Policy, Planning, and Preparedness, Department ‘‘Veterans Education: Non-payment of VA Educational Assistance of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of to Fugitive Felons’’ (RIN2900–AL79) received on June 3, 2005; a rule entitled ‘‘Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Profit Organizations; Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Non-Profit Organizations’’ (RIN2900–AJ62) received on August 23, 2005; to the Committee EC–2569.—A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary on Veterans’ Affairs. for Policy, Planning, and Preparedness, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to an inven- tory of commercial activities which are currently being performed by Federal employees for calendar year 2004; to the Committee EC–4768.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- on Veterans’ Affairs. ment, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Patients’ Rights’’ (RIN2900–AL66) received on November 28, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–2570.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, the report of a draft bill entitled ‘‘To Amend Title 38, United States Code, to Provide Authority for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Release Individually-identified Medical Infor- EC–4837.—A communication from the Chief, Regulations Manage- mation to Assist in the Donation of Organs, Tissue, and Eyes ment, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department for the Purpose of Transplantation’’ received on June 8, 2005; of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. a rule entitled ‘‘Medical: Advance Health Care Planning’’ (RIN2900–AJ28) received on December 8, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–2792.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, a report relative to a recommended change to 38 U.S.C. 8110(a); to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–4838.—A communication from the Director of Regulations Man- agement, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–3045.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Dependency and Idemnity Compensation: Surviving Spouse’s transmitting, a report of proposed legislation to amend title 42, Rate; Payments Based on Veteran’s Entitlement to Compensation United States Code, to extend the authorization for the United for Service-Connected Disability Rated Totally Disabling for Speci- States Interagency Council on Homelessness until October 1, 2012; fied Periods Prior to Death’’ (RIN2900–AKL86) received on De- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. cember 8, 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–3140.—A communication from the Chief, Regulations Manage- EC–5299.—A communication from the Director, Office of Regulation ment, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reservists’ ‘‘Presumptions of Service Connection for Diseases Associated with Education: Revision of Eligibility Requirements for the Mont- Service Involving Detention or Internment as a Prisoner of War’’ gomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve’’ (RIN2900–AL69) received on (RIN2900–AM09) received on July 21, 2005; to the Committee January 6, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–3544.—A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Veterans EC–5335.—A communication from the Office of Regulation Policy Affairs and the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- ness), transmitting, pursuant to law, the report for Fiscal Year suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Use of Diagnostic 2004 regarding the activities and accomplishments of the Depart- Code Numbers; Schedule of Ratings—Neurological Conditions and ment of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Joint Execu- Convulsive Disorders’’ (RIN2900–AM32) received on January 16, tive Committee; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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EC–5336.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- EC–6928.—A communication from the Secretary for Regulation Pol- ment, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department icy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Individuals and a rule entitled ‘‘Elimination of Copayment for Smoking Cessation Groups Considered to Have Performed Active Military, Naval, or Counseling’’ (RIN2900–AM11) received on January 16, 2006; to Air Service’’ (RIN2900–AM39) received on May 22, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–5337.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- EC–6968.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- ment, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department ment, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Traumatic Injury Protection Rider to a rule entitled ‘‘Amended Delegation of Authority—Property Man- Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance’’ (RIN2900–AM36) re- agement Contractor’’ (RIN2900–AM38) received on May 24, 2006; ceived on January 16, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–5704.—A communication from the Secretary, Office of Regula- EC–6979.—A communication from the Chief, Regulations Manage- tion Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- ment, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Eligibility of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of for Health Care Benefits for Certain Filipino Veterans in the United a rule entitled ‘‘Remarriage of a Surviving Spouse’’ (RIN2900– States’’ (RIN2900–AM03) received on February 8, 2006; to the AM24) received on May 31, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Affairs.

EC–5767.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ EC–7170.—A communication from the Special Assistant to the Sec- report on its competitive sourcing efforts for Fiscal Year 2005; retary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. mitting, (2) reports relative to vacancy announcements within the Department, received on June 7, 2006; to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs. EC–5812.—A communication from the Acting Assistant to the Sec- retary, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–7440.—A communication from the Special Assistant to the Sec- a rule entitled ‘‘Filipino Veterans’ Benefits Improvements’’ retary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- (RIN2900–AK65) received on February 27, 2006; to the Committee mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position on Veterans’ Affairs. of Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, received on July 6, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6408.—A communication from the Secretary for Regulation Pol- icy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, EC–7743.—A communication from the Special Assistant to the Sec- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Board of Veterans’ retary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- Appeals: Rules of Practice: Public Availability of Board Decisions’’ mitting, pursuant to law, (3) reports relative to vacancy announce- (RIN2900–AM31) received on April 12, 2006; to the Committee ments within the Department, received on July 26, 2006; to the on Veterans’ Affairs. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6409.—A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs EC–8072.—A communication from the Special Assistant to the Sec- and the Secretary of Defense, transmitting, jointly, a report regard- retary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- ing the implementation of the health resources sharing portion of mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense of Under Secretary for Health, received on August 24, 2006; to Health Resources Sharing and Emergency Operations Act for Fiscal the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Year 2002; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–6410.—A communication from the Deputy Secretary of Veterans EC–8073.—A communication from the Assistant to the Secretary for Affairs and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Regulations Policy and Management, Veterans Benefits Administra- Readiness, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the imple- tion, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, mentation of the health resources sharing portion of the Department the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 and of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense Health Resources Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004’’ (RIN2900–AM27) Sharing and Emergency Operations Act for Fiscal Year 2005; to received on September 5, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Affairs.

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EC–8074.—A communication from the Chief of Regulations Manage- EC–8489.—A communication from the Special Assistant to the Sec- ment, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans retary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position ‘‘Definition of Psychosis for Certain VA Purposes’’ (RIN2900– of General Counsel, received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee AK21) received on September 5, 2006; to the Committee on Vet- on Veterans’ Affairs. erans Affairs. EC–8490.—A communication from the Special Assistant to the Sec- retary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- EC–8075.—A communication from the Special Assistant to the Sec- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position retary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- of Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, received mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. of Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, received on Sep- tember 5, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–8491.—A communication from the Immediate Past National Presi- dent, Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association, transmitting, EC–8362.—A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary pursuant to law, the Association’s annual audit report for the year for Policy, Planning, and Preparedness, Department of Veterans ending June 30, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the commercial activities which are currently being performed by Federal EC–8666.—A communication from the Special Assistant to the Sec- employees for calendar year 2005; to the Committee on Veterans’ retary, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to Affairs. law, the report of an action on a nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, received on October 16, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–8431.—A communication from the Assistant to the Secretary, Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–9129.—A communication from the Director of Regulations Man- ‘‘Claims Based on Aggravation of a Nonservice-Connected Dis- agement, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans ability’’ (RIN2900–AI42) received on September 21, 2006; to the Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ‘‘Phase-In of Full Concurrent Receipt of Military Retired Pay and Veterans Disability Compensation for Certain Military Retirees’’ (RIN2900–AM13) received on November 27, 2006; to the Com- EC–8432.—A communication from the Assistant to the Secretary, mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–9212.—A communication from the President, Women’s Army ‘‘Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Guidelines for Application of Corps Veterans’ Association, transmitting, a request for clarification Evaluation Criteria for Certain Respiratory and Cardiovascular Con- relative to the requirements for annual reports; to the Committee ditions; Evaluation of Hypertension With Heart Disease’’ on Veterans’ Affairs. (RIN2900–AL26) received on September 21, 2006; to the Com- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. POM–19.—A Joint Resolution adopted by the Assembly of the State of California relative to veterans benefits; to the Committee on EC–8433.—A communication from the Chief, Regulation Develop- Veterans’ Affairs. ment, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘New and Material Evidence’’ (RIN2900–AM15) received on September 21, 2006; to the Com- POM–56.—A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. of Maine relative to the Togus Veterans Affairs Medical Center; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–8462.—A communication from the Director, Regulations Manage- POM–136.—A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of ment, Board of Veterans’ Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs, the State of Hawaii relative to conferring veterans’ benefits on transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Board Filipino veterans of World War II; to the Committee on Veterans’ of Veterans’ Appeals: Clarification of a Notice of Disagreement’’ Affairs. (RIN2900–AL97) received on September 22, 2006; to the Com- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. POM–186.—A concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Rep- resentatives of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to making permanent the increases in Servicemembers’ Group Life EC–8488.—A communication from the Special Assistant to the Sec- Insurance coverage and the Death Gratuity benefits to provide finan- retary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, trans- cial security of survivors of members of the Louisiana National mitting, pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting Guard and other servicemembers who make the ultimate sacrifice officer for the position of General Counsel, received on October with their lives while serving our country and the State of Lou- 6, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. isiana; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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POM–209.—A resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the POM–417.—A resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature State of New Jersey relative to rejecting provisions in the Presi- of the State of Texas relative to memorializing the Congress of dent’s proposed federal budget that would result in the loss of the United States to address problems in the Department of Veterans funding for Veterans’ Memorial Homes in New Jersey; to the Affairs concerning the provision of health care and benefits, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. adjudication of claims, accountability, and outreach and to enact legislation that creates an appropriation formula that ensures predict- able and adequate funding for the health care programs of the Veterans Health Administration; to the Committee on Veterans’ POM–338.—A resolution adopted by the House of Representatives Affairs. of the Legislature of the State of Michigan relative to enacting legislation restricting protests at funerals; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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

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January 4, 2005 July 28, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably. PN13–109 July 28, 2005—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, without printed report. JIM NICHOLSON, of Colorado, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs, July 28, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. Department of Veterans Affairs. 241. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the January 4, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- Senate. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 29, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. January 24, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed—S. Hrg. 109–14. May 17, 2005 January 24, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably. PN524–109 January 24, 2005—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs, without printed report. CHARLES S. CICCOLELLA, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary January 24, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training, Department of No. 5. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests Labor. to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. May 17, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee January 26, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. May 24, 2005—Referred jointly to the Committees on Veterans’ Af- February 18, 2005 fairs; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions by unanimous consent of Tuesday, May 24, 2005. PN225–109 July 14, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Hear- ings printed—S. Hrg. 109–303. JONATHAN BRIAN PERLIN, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary July 28, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs. ported favorably. July 28, 2005—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans’ February 18, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- Affairs, without printed report. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 29, 2005—Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and April 7, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Hear- Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. ings printed—S. Hrg. 109–108. July 29, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. April 26, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably. July 29, 2005 April 26, 2005—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, without printed report. PN794–109 April 26, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 75. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to ROBERT JOSEPH HENKE, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the of Veterans Affairs (Management), Department of Veterans Affairs. Senate. April 28, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. July 29, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 9, 2005 September 29, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. October 18, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be PN484–109 reported favorably. October 18, 2005—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Vet- JAMES PHILIP TERRY, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the Board erans’ Affairs, without printed report. of Veterans’ Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs. October 18, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 370. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests May 9, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of on Veterans’ Affairs. the Senate. July 14, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Hear- October 26, 2005—Considered by Senate. ings printed—S. Hrg. 109–303. October 26, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

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July 29, 2005 September 6, 2005

PN795–109 PN824–109

WILLIAM F. TUERK, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Veterans GEORGE J. OPFER, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department Affairs for Memorial Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs. of Veterans Affairs.

July 29, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee September 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- on Veterans’ Affairs. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs and when reported, to be sequentially September 29, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental October 18, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be Affairs for not more than 20 days, pursuant to an order of the reported favorably. Senate of January 20, 2005. October 18, 2005—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Vet- September 29, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. erans’ Affairs, without printed report. October 18, 2005—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Vet- October 18, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar erans’ Affairs, without printed report. No. 371. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests October 18, 2005—Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of and Governmental Affairs pursuant to an order of the Senate of the Senate. January 20, 2005 for not more than 20 days. October 18, 2005— October 26, 2005—Considered by Senate. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably. October 26, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. November 7, 2005—Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged Unanimous Consent Agreement September 6, 2005 of January 20, 2005. November 7, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar PN822–109 No. 438. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of JOHN M. MOLINO, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans the Senate. Affairs (Policy and Planning), Department of Veterans Affairs. November 10, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

September 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- March 30, 2006 mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. September 29, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. PN1424–109 October 18, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably. DANIEL L. COOPER, of Pennsylvania, to be Under Secretary for October 18, 2005—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Vet- Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of erans’ Affairs, without printed report. Veterans Affairs. October 18, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 372. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests March 30, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. the Senate. April 27, 2006—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- December 13, 2005—Received message of withdrawal of nomination ported favorably. from the President. April 27, 2006—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, without printed report. September 6, 2005 April 27, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 621. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to PN823–109 appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. LISETTE M. MONDELLO, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary of June 29, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. Veterans Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs), Department of Veterans Affairs. May 24, 2006

September 6, 2005—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- PN1628–109 mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. September 29, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. PATRICK W. DUNNE, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary October 18, 2005—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning), Department of Veterans reported favorably. Affairs. October 18, 2005—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs, without printed report. May 24, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee October 18, 2005—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar on Veterans’ Affairs. No. 373. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests July 27, 2006—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of July 31, 2006—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- the Senate. ported favorably. October 26, 2005—Considered by Senate. July 31, 2006—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans’ October 26, 2005—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. Affairs, without printed report.

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May 24, 2006—Continued September 5, 2006

July 31, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. PN1930–109 822. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the ROBERT T. HOWARD, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary Senate. of Veterans Affairs (Information and Technology), Department of August 3, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. Veterans Affairs.

June 26, 2006 September 5, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. September 26, 2006—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. PN1733–109 September 27, 2006—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to THOMAS E. HARVEY, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary be reported favorably. September 27, 2006—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Vet- of Veterans Affairs (Congressional Affairs), Department of Veterans erans’ Affairs, without printed report. Affairs. September 27, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 933. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests June 26, 2006—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of on Veterans’ Affairs. the Senate. July 27, 2006—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. September 29, 2006—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. July 31, 2006—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably. July 31, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 823. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. July 31, 2006—Reported by Senator Craig, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, without printed report. July 31, 2006—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 823. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. December 9, 2006—Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

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Daniel K. Akaka Cosponsor

Sponsor S. Res. 259 A resolution commending the efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs in responding to Hurricane Katrina. S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- service in the organized military forces of the Government of the ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to S. 481 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide after discharge or release. a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under S. 552 A bill to make technical corrections to the Veterans Benefits section 1967(a)(1) of such title. Improvement Act of 2004. S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish services provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provi- an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of sion of bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living Affairs, and for other purposes. in rural areas, and for other purposes. S. 917 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make perma- S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the nent the pilot program for direct housing loans for Native American rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabil- veterans. ities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for S. 1176 A bill to improve the provision of health care and services the survivors of certain disabled veterans. to veterans in Hawaii, and for other purposes. S. 2736 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities centers to provide enhanced services to veterans with amputations of the Department of Veterans Affairs. and prosthetic devices, and for other purposes. S. 1252 A bill to amend section 1922A of title 38, United States S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Code, to increase the amount of supplemental insurance available services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. for totally disabled veterans. S. 4054 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers’ Group and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Life Insurance. Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence. S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurri- Wayne Allard cane Katrina. S. 1729 A bill to extend the time during which persons affected Sponsor by Hurricane Katrina may appeal certain decisions of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals that are rendered during the period beginning S. 551 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish June 1, 2005, and ending November 30, 2005. a national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services metropolitan area. provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other S. 2387 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish purposes. a national cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak Region of S. 2659 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Colorado. for the eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the S. 2547 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project for the establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands. Department of Veterans Affairs at Denver, Colorado. S. 2708 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an enrollment priority for veterans, who are recipients of certain Cosponsor medals for valor, in health care services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to S. 2753 A bill to require a program to improve the provision of prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of caregiver assistance services for veterans. the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure Cemetery, and for other purposes. appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to veterans in State homes, and for other purposes.

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George Allen Jeff Bingaman

Sponsor Cosponsor

S. 1138 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- War II as members of Army Ranger Battalions. ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance Cosponsor services provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provision of bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain Affairs, and for other purposes. service in the organized military forces of the Government of the S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Max Baucus Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence. Cosponsor S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. other purposes. S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under Christopher S. Bond section 1967(a)(1) of such title. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative Cosponsor transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including section 1967(a)(1) of such title. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title ing World War II. II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living ing World War II. in rural areas, and for other purposes. Barbara Boxer Evan Bayh Sponsor Sponsor S. Res. 269 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that S. 1814 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and a ‘‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day’’ should be established. the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to enhance pro- S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care tections for servicemembers and their dependents, and for other for veterans, and for other purposes. purposes. Cosponsor Cosponsor S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title service in the organized military forces of the Government of the II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. ing World War II. S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. Joseph R. Biden, Jr. S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal Cosponsor years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II.

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S. 1448 A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering Richard Burr from post-traumatic stress disorder. S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Sponsor for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the S. 1990 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of the outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Excellence. for other purposes. S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide S. 1991 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others a financial assistance program to facilitate the provision of sup- affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that portive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for housing, and for other purposes. other purposes. Cosponsor Sam Brownback S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Cosponsor a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under section 1967(a)(1) of such title. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- in rural areas, and for other purposes. ing World War II. S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. Code, to modify the circumstances under which a person who has committed a capital offense is denied certain burial-related Robert C. Byrd benefits and funeral honors. S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. Cosponsor

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

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

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

S. 996 A bill to improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program Cosponsor of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments service in the organized military forces of the Government of the of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to used, and for other purposes. have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Cosponsor S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including Lincoln Chafee the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II. Cosponsor S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including in rural areas, and for other purposes. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II.

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Saxby Chambliss the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II. Sponsor S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other S. 2021 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish purposes. in the Department of Veterans Affairs an Office of National Vet- S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure erans Sports Programs and Special Events. appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to veterans in State homes, and for other purposes. Cosponsor Tom Coburn S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn child an insurable dependent for purposes of the Sponsor Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program. S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit S. 1731 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Med- medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication ben- ical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery efit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. not otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the De- partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. S. 1138 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments War II as members of Army Ranger Battalions. of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be S. 2800 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Out- used, and for other purposes. patient Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Ernest Childers Depart- S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove ment of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.’’ certain limitation on attorney representation of claimants for veterans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Thad Cochran S. 2736 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish centers to provide enhanced services to veterans with amputations Cosponsor and prosthetic devices, and for other purposes. S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are Hillary Rodham Clinton not otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the De- partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. S. 2785 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title for the payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- (known as ‘‘Gold Star Parents’’) of members of the Armed Forces uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including who die during a period of war. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II. Cosponsor S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- Norm Coleman ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain Sponsor service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Affairs. S. 481 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the Cosponsor Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years after discharge or release. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title ing World War II. II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including

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Susan Collins S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. Cosponsor S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- Affairs. ing World War II. S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. Larry E. Craig S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication ben- Sponsor efit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the De- S. Res. 35 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. S. Res. 259 A resolution commending the efforts of the Department S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title of Veterans Affairs in responding to Hurricane Katrina. II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- section 1967(a)(1) of such title. ing World War II. S. 1182 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure health care for veterans, and for other purposes. appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to S. 1234 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the veterans in State homes, and for other purposes. rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for Kent Conrad the survivors of certain disabled veterans. S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United Cosponsor States Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage under the servicemembers’ life insurance and veterans’ group life S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance insurance programs, and for other purposes. services provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provi- S. 1759 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove sion of bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans the remains of Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National Affairs, and for other purposes. Cemetery. S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under section 1967(a)(1) of such title. Code, to modify the circumstances under which a person who S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative has committed a capital offense is denied certain burial-related transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. benefits and funeral honors. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabil- uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including ities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- the survivors of certain disabled veterans. ing World War II. S. 2634 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strike S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the term of the positions Under Secretary for Health and the Under an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Secretary for Benefits and simplify appointments to such positions. Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove in rural areas, and for other purposes. certain limitation on attorney representation of claimants for vet- S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States erans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. S. 2736 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish centers to provide enhanced services to veterans with amputations Jon S. Corzine and prosthetic devices, and for other purposes. S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major Sponsor medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. S. 1571 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve a comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. for the Hepatitis C virus. S. 4054 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand Cosponsor the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers’ Group S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to Life Insurance. expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.

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Mike Crapo the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II. Cosponsor S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves section 1967(a)(1) of such title. of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for Christopher J. Dodd the survivors of certain disabled veterans. Sponsor Mark Dayton S. 909 A bill to expand eligibility for governmental markers for Sponsor marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries. S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States S. 615 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill by establishing an enhanced of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program, and for other Cosponsor purposes. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title Cosponsor II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- ing World War II. ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Elizabeth Dole for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Cosponsor for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the S. 1991 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of a financial assistance program to facilitate the provision of sup- Excellence. portive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent S. 2121 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide housing, and for other purposes. housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand apartment units. the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be for veterans, and for other purposes. used, and for other purposes.

Mike DeWine Byron L. Dorgan

Sponsor Cosponsor

S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- of veterans. ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 3363 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require for accelerated payment of survivors’ and dependents’ educational an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans assistance for certain programs of education, and for other purposes. Affairs. S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Cosponsor for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes. Affairs. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish section 1967(a)(1) of such title. an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of S. 1190 A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. in rural areas, and for other purposes. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

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Richard Durbin S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Sponsor fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.

S. 1448 A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering Michael B. Enzi from post-traumatic stress disorder. Cosponsor Cosponsor S. 996 A bill to improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to of the Department of Veterans Affairs. expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. in rural areas, and for other purposes. S. 481 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the Russell D. Feingold Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years after discharge or release. Sponsor S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance services provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provi- S. 1342 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve sion of bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans the outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Affairs, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 3998 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under provide relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts for section 1967(a)(1) of such title. cellular phone service, and for other purposes. S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dianne Feinstein S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal Cosponsor years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes. S. 1190 A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including service in the organized military forces of the Government of the the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to ing World War II. have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs S. 1571 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. a comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title for the Hepatitis C virus. II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 1814 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to enhance pro- the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- tections for servicemembers and their dependents, and for other ing World War II. purposes. S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, Lindsey Graham to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand Cosponsor and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents of veterans. S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment Affairs. of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-trau- S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand matic stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments and for other purposes. of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and for other purposes. John Ensign S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitation on attorney representation of claimants for vet- Cosponsor erans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under section 1967(a)(1) of such title.

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Chuck Grassley such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other purposes. Cosponsor Kay Bailey Hutchison S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. Cosponsor S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabil- the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- ities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for ing World War II. the survivors of certain disabled veterans. S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitation on attorney representation of claimants for vet- Judd Gregg erans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Cosponsor James M. Inhofe S. 1138 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World Sponsor War II as members of Army Ranger Battalions. S. 2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to Chuck Hagel prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Sponsor Cemetery, and for other purposes. S. 2800 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Out- S. 2849 A bill to provide certain enhancements to the Montgomery patient Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Ernest Childers Depart- GI Bill Program for certain individuals who serve as members ment of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.’’ of the Armed Forces after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and for other purposes. Cosponsor Cosponsor S. 1731 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Med- S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand ical Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, as the Jack C. Montgomery and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. of veterans. S. 1112 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit Daniel K. Inouye Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacies to dispense medications on prescriptions written by private practitioners to veterans who Sponsor are currently awaiting their first appointment with the Department for medical care, and for other purposes. S. 62 A bill for the relief of Jim K. Yoshida. S. 69 A bill for the relief of Donald C. Pence. Tom Harkin S. 79 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine the validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed Sponsor military service on behalf of the United States during World War II. S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment service in the organized military forces of the Government of the of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-trau- Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to matic stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs and for other purposes. administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Cosponsor Cosponsor

S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- S. 1162 A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. repeal the 10-year limits on use of Montgomery GI Bill educational S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide assistance benefits, and for other purposes. a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care section 1967(a)(1) of such title. for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 2659 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands. affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that

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Johnny Isakson S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. Cosponsor S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- Affairs. ing World War II. S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit S. 1448 A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication ben- from post-traumatic stress disorder. efit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide not otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the De- for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. Excellence. S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care James M. Jeffords for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish Cosponsor an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide in rural areas, and for other purposes. for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 2659 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands. section 1967(a)(1) of such title. S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- other purposes. uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves ing World War II. of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. S. 2121 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative S. 3276 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate apartment units. the deductible and change the method of determining the mileage S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program adminis- certain limitation on attorney representation of claimants for vet- tered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. erans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Edward M. Kennedy

Tim Johnson Cosponsor

Sponsor S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 1138 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington S. 2091 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World for certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assist- War II as members of Army Ranger Battalions. ance under the Montgomery GI Bill. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- Cosponsor uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to ing World War II. expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others Affairs. affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal other purposes. years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes. S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States S. 1190 A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes.

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John F. Kerry S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurri- cane Katrina. Sponsor Frank R. Lautenberg S. 2163 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to increase and index educational benefits for veterans under Cosponsor the Montgomery GI bill to ensure adequate and equitable benefits for active duty members and members of the selected Reserve, S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to and to include certain servicemembers previously excluded from expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- such benefits. ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that Affairs. such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other purposes. S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. Cosponsor S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide section 1967(a)(1) of such title. for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II. ing World War II. S. 1571 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, a comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. for the Hepatitis C virus. S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other for veterans, and for other purposes. purposes. S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves purposes. of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-trau- free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others matic stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that and for other purposes. such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other purposes. Herb Kohl S. 3770 A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of the transition of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of vet- Cosponsor erans health care benefits upon completion of military service, and for other purposes. S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. Patrick J. Leahy S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves Cosponsor of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to Mary L. Landrieu expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for Affairs. other purposes. S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States stillborn child an insurable dependent for purposes of the Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-trau- the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- matic stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, ing World War II. and for other purposes.

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Joseph I. Lieberman Robert Menendez

Cosponsor Sponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title S. 3770 A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- the transition of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of vet- uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including erans health care benefits upon completion of military service, the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- and for other purposes. ing World War II. S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care Cosponsor for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain other purposes. service in the organized military forces of the Government of the S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Blanche L. Lincoln for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title Cosponsor II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to ing World War II. expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Excellence. a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care section 1967(a)(1) of such title. for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 909 A bill to expand eligibility for governmental markers for S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries. free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including other purposes. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II. Barbara A. Mikulski S. 1342 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Sponsor for other purposes. S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1751 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education the State sentences for which burial in National Cemeteries and and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Arlington National Cemetery are prohibited to include any sentence Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of of life imprisonment for a State capital crime. Excellence. S. 2415 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish burial benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living Cosponsor in rural areas, and for other purposes. S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain Trent Lott service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to Cosponsor have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- Affairs. uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including

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the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize ing World War II. various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal S. 1759 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes. the remains of Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title Cemetery. II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including Code, to modify the circumstances under which a person who the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- has committed a capital offense is denied certain burial-related ing World War II. benefits and funeral honors. S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of used, and for other purposes. Excellence. S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurri- free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others cane Katrina. affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of other purposes. Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment in rural areas, and for other purposes. of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-trau- S. 2659 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide matic stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, for the eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the and for other purposes. establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands.

Lisa Murkowski Bill Nelson

Cosponsor Cosponsor

S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require ing World War II. an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand Affairs. the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. used, and for other purposes. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others in rural areas, and for other purposes. affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for certain limitation on attorney representation of claimants for vet- other purposes. erans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Benjamin E. Nelson

Patty Murray Sponsor Sponsor S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 1271 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 2147 A bill to extend the period of time which a veteran’s multiple ing World War II. sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated S. 3276 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate by, military service during a period of war. the deductible and change the method of determining the mileage reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program adminis- Cosponsor tered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to Cosponsor expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. Affairs. S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide of the Department of Veterans Affairs. for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.

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S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be used, and for other purposes. used, and for other purposes. S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish Barack Obama an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living Sponsor in rural areas, and for other purposes.

S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize Jack Reed various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 2358 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title quality in Veterans Affairs hospitals. II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 3988 A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including improve benefits and services for members of the Armed Forces, the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- veterans of the Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans, to ing World War II. require reports on the effects of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. Harry Reid

Cosponsor Cosponsor

S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- section 1967(a)(1) of such title. ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurri- for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education cane Katrina. and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Pat Roberts Excellence. S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Cosponsor services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title Mark L. Pryor II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including Cosponsor the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II. S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- Code, to modify the circumstances under which a person who ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. has committed a capital offense is denied certain burial-related S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require benefits and funeral honors. an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans S. 2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to Affairs. prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. Cemetery, and for other purposes. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. John D. Rockefeller IV S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- Sponsor uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 3598 A bill to clarify the effective date of the modification of ing World War II. treatment for retirement annuity purposes of part-time service before S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide April 7, 1986, of certain Department of Veterans Affairs health- for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education care professionals. and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Cosponsor Excellence. S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide of veterans. for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care.

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S. 481 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the ing World War II. Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurri- after discharge or release. cane Katrina. S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States services provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provi- Code, to modify the circumstances under which a person who sion of bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans has committed a capital offense is denied certain burial-related Affairs, and for other purposes. benefits and funeral honors. S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities S. 2387 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish of the Department of Veterans Affairs. a national cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak Region of S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative Colorado. transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide S. 2753 A bill to require a program to improve the provision of free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others caregiver assistance services for veterans. affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for other purposes. Ken Salazar S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-trau- Sponsor matic stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S. 1189 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish a strategic plan for long-term care, and for other purposes. Rick Santorum S. 1190 A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative Sponsor transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a S. 1259 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement for reports from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs stillborn child an insurable dependent for purposes of the on the disposition of cases recommended to the Secretary for equi- Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program. table relief due to administrative error and to provide improved benefits and procedures for the transition of member of the Armed Cosponsor Forces from combat zones to noncombat zones and for the transition of veterans from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life. S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Affairs. Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living S. 1190 A bill to provide sufficient blind rehabilitation outpatient in rural areas, and for other purposes. specialists at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative Cosponsor transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Paul S. Sarbanes for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 551 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish Cosponsor a national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, metropolitan area. S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- services provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provi- ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. sion of bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title Affairs, and for other purposes. II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- section 1967(a)(1) of such title. ing World War II. S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities S. 2121 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide of the Department of Veterans Affairs. housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative S. 1252 A bill to amend section 1922A of title 38, United States apartment units. Code, to increase the amount of supplemental insurance available for totally disabled veterans. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including

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Charles E. Schumer S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- Sponsor uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 2121 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide ing World War II. housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the apartment units. rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for Cosponsor the survivors of certain disabled veterans. S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- veterans in State homes, and for other purposes. ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- Arlen Specter uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit ing World War II. medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication ben- S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand efit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents not otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the De- of veterans. partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to Debbie Stabenow veterans in State homes, and for other purposes.

Jeff Sessions Cosponsor S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to Cosponsor expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and disability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to Gordon H. Smith have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Cosponsor S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including ing World War II. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide ing World War II. for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the Excellence. Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of S. 2598 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish Excellence. and operate a community-based outpatient clinic in Alpena, Michi- gan. Olympia J. Snowe Ted Stevens Cosponsor Cosponsor S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication ben- S. 1272 A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, and title efit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individ- not otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the De- uals who served in the United States merchant marine (including partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) dur- S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative ing World War II. transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas.

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John E. Sununu S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under Sponsor section 1967(a)(1) of such title. S. 996 A bill to improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, of the Department of Veterans Affairs. to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. Jim Talent S. 1991 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a financial assistance program to facilitate the provision of supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent Sponsor housing, and for other purposes. S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish S. 3555 A bill to establish the Office of Veterans Identity Protection an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Claims to reimburse injured persons for injuries suffered as a result Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living of the unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of identifying in rural areas, and for other purposes. information stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. David Vitter

Cosponsor Cosponsor

S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. Craig Thomas S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. Cosponsor S. 2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under Cemetery, and for other purposes. section 1967(a)(1) of such title. S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish George V. Voinovich an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living Cosponsor in rural areas, and for other purposes. S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States John Thune Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. Sponsor John Warner S. 2001 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the management of information technology within the Department Cosponsor of Veterans Affairs by providing for the Chief Information Officer of that Department to have authority over resources, budget, and S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand personnel related to the support function of information technology, and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents and for other purposes. of veterans. S. 3068 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by Ron Wyden law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and Cosponsor indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans. S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. Cosponsor

S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 551 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, metropolitan area. S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication benefit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are not otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the De- partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove certain limitation on attorney representation of claimants for vet- S. 1729 A bill to extend the time during which persons affected erans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department by Hurricane Katrina may appeal certain decisions of the Board of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. of Veterans’ Appeals that are rendered during the period beginning S. 2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to June 1, 2005, and ending November 30, 2005. prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of S. 1759 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National the remains of Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes. Cemetery. S. 3069 A bill to amend section 2306 of title 38, United States S. 2021 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish Code, to modify the furnishing of government markers for graves in the Department of Veterans Affairs an Office of National Vet- of veterans at private ceremonies, and for other purposes. erans Sports Programs and Special Events. S. 3415 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 3276 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate burial benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. the deductible and change the method of determining the mileage S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program adminis- medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for tered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. S. 3598 A bill to clarify the effective date of the modification of treatment for retirement annuity purposes of part-time service before COMPENSATION/PENSIONS April 7, 1986, of certain Department of Veterans Affairs health- care professionals. S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to S. 3998 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- provide relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts for ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. cellular phone service, and for other purposes. S. 69 A bill for the relief of Donald C. Pence. S. 79 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to determine BURIAL/CEMETERIES/MEMORIALS the validity of the claims of certain Filipinos that they performed military service on behalf of the United States during World War S. 551 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish II. a national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, S. 146 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain metropolitan area. service in the organized military forces of the Government of the S. 909 A bill to expand eligibility for governmental markers for Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries. have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs S. 1138 A bill to authorize the placement of a monument in Arlington administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. National Cemetery honoring the veterans who fought in World S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit War II as members of Army Ranger Battalions. medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication ben- S. 1751 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand efit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are the State sentences for which burial in National Cemeteries and not otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the De- Arlington National Cemetery are prohibited to include any sentence partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. of life imprisonment for a State capital crime. S. 1234 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the S. 1759 A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabil- the remains of Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National ities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for Cemetery. the survivors of certain disabled veterans. S. 1813 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United Code, to modify the circumstances under which a person who States Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage has committed a capital offense is denied certain burial-related under the servicemembers’ life insurance and veterans’ group life benefits and funeral honors. insurance programs, and for other purposes. S. 2387 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish S. 1271 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a national cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak Region of improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war. Colorado. S. 1272 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make S. 2415 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase a stillborn child an insurable dependent for purposes of the burial benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program. S. 2659 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2091 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants for the for certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assist- establishment of veterans cemeteries on trust lands. ance under the Montgomery GI Bill.

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COMPENSATION/PENSIONS—Continued S. 3363 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for accelerated payment of survivors’ and dependents’ educational S. 2147 A bill to extend the period of time which a veteran’s multiple assistance for certain programs of education, and for other purposes. sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major by, military service during a period of war. medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for S. 2415 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. burial benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services HEALTH CARE provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabil- ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. ities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for S. 331 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the survivors of certain disabled veterans. for an assured adequate level of funding for veterans health care. S. 2785 A bill to amend title 38, United States code, to provide S. 481 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend for the payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the (known as ‘‘Gold Star Parents’’) of members of the Armed Forces Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years who die during a period of war. after discharge or release. S. 3068 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication ben- law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans efit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and not otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the De- indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. disabled veterans. S. 996 A bill to improve the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 3555 A bill to establish the Office of Veterans Identity Protection S. 1176 A bill to improve the provision of health care and services Claims to reimburse injured persons for injuries suffered as a result to veterans in Hawaii, and for other purposes. of the unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of identifying S. 1182 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve information stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and health care for veterans, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 1189 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish a strategic plan for long-term care, and for other purposes. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United States Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to under the servicemembers’ life insurance and veterans’ group life expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- insurance programs, and for other purposes. ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 1571 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish S. 615 A bill to amend title 38, United State Code, to improve a comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill by establishing an enhanced for the Hepatitis C virus. educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement S. 1646 A bill to provide for the care of veterans affected by Hurri- for reduction in pay for participation in the program, and for other cane Katrina. purposes. S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care S. 1162 A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to for veterans, and for other purposes. repeal the 10-year limits on use of Montgomery GI Bill educational S. 2358 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish assistance benefits, and for other purposes. a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to report on health care S. 2014 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand quality in Veterans Affairs hospitals. and enhance educational assistance for survivors and dependents S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish of veterans. an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of S. 2091 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living for certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assist- in rural areas, and for other purposes. ance under the Montgomery GI Bill. S. 2708 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2163 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States an enrollment priority for veterans, who are recipients of certain Code, to increase and index educational benefits for veterans under medals for valor, in health care services provided by the Department the Montgomery GI bill to ensure adequate and equitable benefits of Veterans Affairs. for active duty members and members of the selected Reserve, S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major and to include certain servicemembers previously excluded from medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for such benefits. fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. S. 2416 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand S. 3770 A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of the scope of programs of education for which accelerated payments the transition of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of vet- of educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill may be erans health care benefits upon completion of military service, used, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment certain limitation on attorney representation of claimants for vet- of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-trau- erans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department matic stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. and for other purposes.

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HOME LOANS/ASSISTANCE S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under S. 552 A bill to make technical corrections to the Veterans Benefits section 1967(a)(1) of such title. Improvement Act of 2004. S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United S. 917 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make perma- States Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage nent the pilot program for direct housing loans for Native American under the servicemembers’ life insurance and veterans’ group life veterans. insurance programs, and for other purposes. S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United S. 1252 A bill to amend section 1922A of title 38, United States States Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage Code, to increase the amount of supplemental insurance available under the servicemembers’ life insurance and veterans’ group life for totally disabled veterans. insurance programs, and for other purposes. S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove S. 1814 A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and certain limitation on attorney representation of claimants for vet- the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to enhance pro- erans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department tections for servicemembers and their dependents, and for other of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. purposes. S. 4054 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand S. 1947 A bill to amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from to enhance adaptive housing assistance for disabled veterans. traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers’ Group S. 1991 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish Life Insurance. a financial assistance program to facilitate the provision of supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT housing, and for other purposes. S. 2121 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2708 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative an enrollment priority for veterans, who are recipients of certain apartment units. medals for valor, in health care services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. HOMELESS VETERANS MEDICAL FACILITIES S. 1180 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize various programs servicing the needs of homeless veterans for fiscal S. 1176 A bill to improve the provision of health care and services years 2007 through 2011, and for other purposes. to veterans in Hawaii, and for other purposes. S. 2694 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove S. 1537 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain limitation on attorney representation of claimants for vet- for the establishment of Parkinson’s Disease Research Education erans benefits in administrative proceedings before the Department and Clinical Centers in the Veterans Health Administration of the of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs and Multiple Sclerosis Centers of S. 3545 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Excellence. services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. S. 2598 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and operate a community-based outpatient clinic in Alpena, Michi- INFORMATION SECURITY/IDENTITY THEFT gan. S. 2800 A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Out- S. 2001 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve patient Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Ernest Childers Depart- the management of information technology within the Department ment of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.’’ of Veterans Affairs by providing for the Chief Information Officer S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major of that Department to have authority over resources, budget, and medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for personnel related to the support function of information technology, fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 2547 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project for the S. 2970 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide Department of Veterans Affairs at Denver, Colorado. free credit monitoring and credit reports for veterans and others S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major affected by the theft of veterans’ personal data, to ensure that medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for such persons are appropriately notified of such thefts, and for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major MENTAL HEALTH medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to S. 3555 A bill to establish the Office of Veterans Identity Protection expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- Claims to reimburse injured persons for injuries suffered as a result ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. of the unauthorized use, disclosure, or dissemination of identifying S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance information stolen from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and services provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provi- for other purposes. sion of bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. INSURANCE S. 806 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a traumatic injury protection rider to servicemembers insured under S. 423 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a section 1967(a)(1) of such title. stillborn child an insurable dependent for purposes of the S. 1176 A bill to improve the provision of health care and services Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program. to veterans in Hawaii, and for other purposes.

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MENTAL HEALTH—Continued on the disposition of cases recommended to the Secretary for equitable relief due to administrative error and to provide improved S. 1177 A bill to improve mental health services at all facilities benefits and procedures for the transition of member of the Armed of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Forces from combat zones to noncombat zones and for the transition S. 1182 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve of veterans from service in the Armed Forces to civilian life. health care for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 1342 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1189 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish the outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and a strategic plan for long-term care, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 1448 A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. S. 1448 A bill to improve the treatment provided to veterans suffering S. 1991 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish from post-traumatic stress disorder. a financial assistance program to facilitate the provision of sup- S. 1990 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve portive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent the outreach activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and housing, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 2351 A bill to provide additional funding for mental health care S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services for veterans, and for other purposes. provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other S. 2500 A bill to enhance the counseling and readjustment services purposes. provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. purposes. S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment S. 3770 A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-trau- the transition of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of vet- matic stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, erans health care benefits upon completion of military service, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 3808 A bill to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. S. 3984 A bill to improve programs for the identification and treatment MEDICATION/PRESCRIPTION of post-deployment mental health conditions, including post-trau- S. 614 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit matic stress disorder, in veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. medicare-eligible veterans to receive an out-patient medication ben- S. 3988 A bill to amend title 10 and 38, United States Code, to efit, to provide that certain veterans who receive such benefit are improve benefits and services for members of the Armed Forces, not otherwise eligible for medical care and services from the De- veterans of the Global War on Terrorism, and other veterans, to partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. require reports on the effects of the Global War on Terrorism, and for other purposes. RURAL VETERANS/TRANSPORTATION

NURSING/STATE HOMES, CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE S. 1191 A bill to establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in remote rural areas. S. 1189 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to publish S. 2433 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a strategic plan for long-term care, and for other purposes. an Assistant Secretary for Rural Veterans in the Department of S. 2753 A bill to require a program to improve the provision of Veterans Affairs, to improve the care provided to veterans living caregiver assistance services for veterans. in rural areas, and for other purposes. S. 2762 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure S. 3276 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate appropriate payment for the cost of long-term care provided to the deductible and change the method of determining the mileage veterans in State homes, and for other purposes. reimbursement rate under the beneficiary travel program adminis- S. 3421 A bill to authorize major medical facility projects and major tered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes. WIDOW/DEPENDENCY, IDEMNITY COMPENSATION

OUTREACH ACTIVITIES/COUNSELING S. 69 A bill for the relief of Donald C. Pence. S. 13 A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to S. 1234 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the expand and enhance health care, mental health, transition, and dis- rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabil- ability benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. ities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for S. 151 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the survivors of certain disabled veterans. an annual plan on outreach activities of the Department of Veterans S. 2562 A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2006, the Affairs. rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabil- S. 716 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance ities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for services provided by vet centers, to clarify and improve the provi- the survivors of certain disabled veterans. sion of bereavement counseling by the Department of Veterans S. 3068 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Affairs, and for other purposes. for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by S. 1235 A bill to amend chapters 19 and 37 of title 38, United law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans States Code, to extend the availability of $400,000 in coverage with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and under the servicemembers’ life insurance and veterans’ group life indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected insurance programs, and for other purposes. disabled veterans. S. 1259 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement for reports from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

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