S. PRT. 115–34

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS SENATE

LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS

CONVENED JANUARY 3, 2017 FIRST SESSION ! ADJOURNED JANUARY 3, 2018

CONVENED JANUARY 3, 2018 SECOND SESSION ! ADJOURNED JANUARY 3, 2019

JOHNNY ISAKSON, Chairman

FINAL EDITION

37–750 U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE : 2019 COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

JOHNNY ISAKSON, GEORGIA, Chairman

JERRY MORAN, KANSAS , MONTANA, JOHN BOOZMAN, ARKANSAS Ranking Member DEAN HELLER, NEVADA PATTY MURRAY, WASHINGTON BILL CASSIDY, LOUISIANA BERNARD SANDERS, (I) VERMONT MIKE ROUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA SHERROD BROWN, OHIO THOM TILLIS, NORTH CAROLINA RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, CONNECTICUT DAN SULLIVAN, ALASKA MAZIE K. HIRONO, HAWAII JOE MANCHIN III, WEST VIRGINIA

THOMAS G. BOWMAN, STAFF DIRECTOR 1 ROBERT J. HENKE, STAFF DIRECTOR 2

TONY MCCLAIN, DEMOCRATIC STAFF DIRECTOR

1 Thomas G. Bowman served as Committee majority Staff Director through September 5, 2017, after being confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs on August 3, 2017. 2 Robert J. Henke became the Committee majority Staff Director on September 6, 2017. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Publications and information ...... 1 Years representing the 92nd–115th Congresses ...... 1 Republican members, 92nd Congress–115th Congress ...... 2 Democratic members, 92nd Congress–115th Congress ...... 3 Chronological sequence of membership assignments, 92nd–115th Congress ...... 4 Legislative jurisdiction and rules of procedure of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs ...... 9 Index of short titles of bills referred to the Committee ...... 11 Senate bills referred to the Committee ...... 13 Senate resolutions and joint resolutions referred to the Committee ...... 33 House bills and resolutions referred to the Committee ...... 34 Passed bills ...... 55 Public law index of bills acted upon by the Committee ...... 56 Legislative history of public laws ...... 57 Hearings and meeting sessions of the Committee ...... 61 Committee publications ...... 62 Executive communications ...... 63 Executive nominations ...... 70 Author index of Senate bills and resolutions referred to the Committee ...... 73 Subject index of Senate bills and resolutions referred to the Committee ...... 119

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PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION

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YEARS REPRESENTING THE 92nd–115th CONGRESSES

92nd Congress, 1971 and 1972, 1st and 2nd sessions. 104th Congress, 1995 and 1996, 1st and 2nd sessions. 93rd Congress, 1973 and 1974, 1st and 2nd sessions. 105th Congress, 1997 and 1998, 1st and 2nd sessions. 94th Congress, 1975 and 1976, 1st and 2nd sessions. 106th Congress, 1999 and 2000, 1st and 2nd sessions. 95th Congress, 1977 and 1978, 1st and 2nd sessions. 107th Congress, 2001 and 2002, 1st and 2nd sessions. 96th Congress, 1979 and 1980, 1st and 2nd sessions. 108th Congress, 2003 and 2004, 1st and 2nd sessions. 97th Congress, 1981 and 1982, 1st and 2nd sessions. 109th Congress, 2005 and 2006, 1st and 2nd sessions. 98th Congress, 1983 and 1984, 1st and 2nd sessions. 110th Congress, 2007 and 2008, 1st and 2nd sessions. 99th Congress, 1985 and 1986, 1st and 2nd sessions. 111th Congress, 2009 and 2010, 1st and 2nd sessions. 100th Congress, 1987 and 1988, 1st and 2nd sessions. 112th Congress, 2011 and 2012, 1st and 2nd sessions. 101st Congress, 1989 and 1990, 1st and 2nd sessions. 113th Congress, 2013 and 2014, 1st and 2nd sessions. 102nd Congress, 1991 and 1992, 1st and 2nd sessions. 114th Congress, 2015 and 2016, 1st and 2nd sessions. 103rd Congress, 1993 and 1994, 1st and 2nd sessions. 115th Congress, 2017 and 2018, 1st and 2nd sessions.

1 REPUBLICAN MEMBERS’ COMMITTEE SERVICE 92nd CONGRESS–115th CONGRESS*

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 ()...... Jan. 5, 1981–Jan. 2, 1983 12. Denton, Jeremiah 5 (Alabama) ...... Jan. 5, 1981–Jan. 2, 1983; Feb. 15, 1983–Jan. 5, 1987 13. Murkowski, Frank H.6 (Alaska)...... Jan. 5, 1981–Jan. 7, 2003 14. Specter, Arlen 7 (Pennsylvania) ...... Jan. 5, 1981–April 28, 2009 15. Boschwitz, Rudy (Minnesota) ...... Feb. 15, 1983–Jan. 5, 1987 16. Jeffords, James M.8 (Vermont) ...... Feb. 2, 1989–June 6, 2001 17. Brown, Hank () ...... Jan. 5, 1995–Mar. 23, 1995 18. Craig, Larry E.9 (Idaho) ...... Jan. 5, 1995–Jan. 5, 2009 19. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse 10 (Colorado) ...... Mar. 24, 1995–Jan. 4, 2005 20. Hutchinson, Tim (Arkansas) ...... Jan. 9, 1997–Jan. 3, 2003 21. Hutchison, Kay Bailey (Texas)...... July 17, 2001–Jan. 5, 2009 22. Bunning, Jim (Kentucky) ...... Jan. 15, 2003–Jan. 4, 2005 23. Ensign, John (Nevada) ...... Jan. 15, 2003–Jan. 24, 2008 24. Graham, Lindsey O. (South Carolina)...... Jan. 15, 2003–Dec. 29, 2010 25. Murkowski, Lisa (Alaska)...... Jan. 15, 2003–Jan. 4, 2005 26. Burr, Richard 11 (North Carolina) ...... Jan. 6, 2005–Jan. 3, 2015 27. Thune, John (South Dakota)...... Jan. 6, 2005–Sept. 11, 2007 28. ISAKSON, JOHNNY (Georgia)12 ...... Jan. 4, 2005–present 29. Wicker, Roger F. (Mississippi)...... Jan. 24, 2008–Jan. 3, 2013 30. Johanns, Mike (Nebraska)...... Jan. 21, 2009–Jan. 3, 2015 31. Brown, Scott P.13 (Massachusetts) ...... March 2, 2010–Jan. 3, 2013 32. Kirk, Mark 14 () ...... Dec. 7, 2010–Jan. 5, 2011 33. MORAN, JERRY (Kansas) ...... Feb. 3, 2011–present 32. BOOZMAN, JOHN (Arkansas)...... Feb. 3, 2011–present 33. HELLER, DEAN (Nevada) ...... Jan. 24, 2013–present 34. CASSIDY, BILL (Louisiana)...... Jan. 8, 2015–present 35. ROUNDS, MIKE (South Dakota)...... Jan. 8, 2015–present 36. TILLIS, THOM (North Carolina) ...... Jan. 8, 2015–present 37. SULLIVAN, DAN (Alaska)...... Jan. 8, 2015–present

1 Ranking Member, Jan. 29, 1971–Jan. 12, 1973; Jan. 26, 1978–Mar. 22, 1978. 2 Ranking Member, Jan. 12, 1973–Feb. 22, 1977. 3 Ranking Member, Feb. 22, 1977–Jan. 26, 1978; Mar. 22, 1978–Jan. 25, 1979. 4 Ranking Member, Jan. 25, 1979–Jan. 5, 1981; Chairman, Jan. 5, 1981–Mar. 5, 1985; and Chairman, Jan. 5, 1995–Jan. 2, 1997. 5 Served two separate terms. 6 Chairman, Mar. 5, 1985–Jan. 5, 1987; and Ranking Member, Jan. 6, 1987–Jan. 2, 1991; Jan. 4, 1993–Nov. 20, 2002. 7 Ranking Member, Mar. 19, 1991–Jan. 4, 1993; June 6, 2001–Jan. 15, 2003; Chairman, Jan. 9, 1997–June 6, 2001; Jan. 15, 2003–Dec. 8, 2004. Changed party affiliation effective April 28, 2009. 8 Changed party affiliation effective June 6, 2001. 9 Chairman, Jan. 6, 2005–Jan. 4, 2006; Ranking Member Jan. 12, 2007–Sept. 11, 2007. 10 Changed party affiliation effective Mar. 3, 1995. 11 Ranking Member, Sept. 11, 2007–Dec. 16, 2014. 12 Chairman, Jan. 8, 2015–present. 13 Sworn into office on Feb. 4, 2010, to fill the unexpired term of Senator Ted Kennedy. 14 Sworn into office on Dec. 7, 2010, to fill the seat previously held by appointed Senator Roland Burris. * Senators serving during the 114th Congress are shown in capital letters.

2 DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS’ COMMITTEE SERVICE 92nd CONGRESS–115th CONGRESS*

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 ()...... Jan. 28, 1971–Jan. 2, 1977 4. Hughes, Harold E. (Iowa) ...... Jan. 28, 1971–Jan. 2, 1975 5. Cranston, Alan 2 ()...... 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–Jan. 3, 2015 12. Graham, Bob (Florida) ...... Jan. 6, 1987–Jan. 4, 2005 13. Akaka, Daniel K.4 (Hawaii)...... May 16, 1990–Jan. 3, 2013 14. Daschle, Thomas A. (South Dakota)...... Mar. 19, 1991–Jan. 4, 1995 15. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse 5 (Colorado)...... Jan. 21, 1993–Mar. 23, 1995 16. Dorgan, Byron L. (North Dakota) ...... Jan. 5, 1995–Dec. 29, 1995 17. Wellstone, Paul 6 (Minnesota) ...... Mar. 27, 1995–Oct. 25, 2002 18. MURRAY, PATTY 7 (Washington)...... Dec. 29, 1995–present 19. Miller, Zell (Georgia) ...... Sept. 12, 2000–Jan. 4, 2005 20. Jeffords, James M.8 (I), (Vermont) ...... July 10, 2001–Dec. 9, 2006 21. Nelson, E. Benjamin (Nebraska)...... Jan. 25, 2001–Jan. 4, 2005 22. Obama, Barack 9 (Illinois) ...... Jan. 6, 2005–Nov. 16, 2008 23. Salazar, Ken (Colorado)...... Jan. 6, 2005–Jan. 12, 2007 24. SANDERS, BERNARD 10 (Vermont) ...... Jan. 12, 2007–present 25. BROWN, SHERROD (Ohio) ...... Jan. 12, 2007–present 26. Webb, James (Virginia)...... Jan. 12, 2007–Jan. 3, 2013 27. TESTER, JON (Montana) ...... Jan. 12, 2007–present 28. Begich, Mark (Alaska) ...... Jan. 21, 2009–Jan. 3, 2015 29. Burris, Roland W.11 (Illinois)...... Jan. 21, 2009–Nov. 29, 2010 30. Specter, Arlen 12 (Pennsylvania)...... April 28, 2009–Jan. 5, 2011 31. BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD (Connecticut) ...... Feb. 12, 2013–present 32. HIRONO, MAZIE K. (Hawaii) ...... Feb. 12, 2013–present 32. MANCHIN, JOE, III (West Virginia) ...... Jan. 7, 2015–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, Jan. 3–20, 2001; July 10, 2001–Jan. 3, 2003; Ranking Minority Member, Jan. 5, 1995–Jan. 3, 2001; Jan. 25, 2001–June 6, 2001. 4 Ranking Member, Jan. 6, 2005–Jan. 12, 2007; Chairman, Jan. 12, 2007–Feb. 3, 2011. 5 Changed party affiliation effective Mar. 3, 1995. 6 Senator Wellstone passed away on Oct. 25, 2002. 7 Chairman, Feb. 3, 2011–Jan. 3, 2013. 8 Changed party affiliation effective June 6, 2001. 9 Resigned Nov. 16, 2008, after having been elected United States President on Nov. 4, 2008. 10 Chairman, Jan. 3, 2013–Dec. 16, 2014. 11 Senator Burris left the 111th Congress on Nov. 29, 2010. 12 Changed party affiliation effective April 28, 2009. * Senators serving in the 114th Congress are shown in capital letters.

3 CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES, 92nd–115th CONGRESS

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.

4 CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES, 92nd–115th CONGRESS—Continued On March 2, 1977, an organizational meeting was held and a The services of Senators Bob Kasten and Jeremiah Denton to the new Subcommittee structure (Chairman and Ranking Minority Member Committee terminated on January 2, 1983. are ex officio nonvoting members of all Subcommittees) was adopted. The agreed on assignments were as follows: 98th CONGRESS, 1983 and 1984 (1) Compensation and Pension: Herman E. Talmadge (Chair- man), Spark M. Matsunaga (Vice Chairman), Jennings Randolph, The 98th Congress convened on January 3, 1983. John A. Durkin, Clifford P. Hansen, and Robert T. Stafford. On January 3, 1983, the Senate adopted S. 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.

5 CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES, 92nd–115th 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 . 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, Gra- On January 7, 1999, the Senate adopted S. Res. 15, which made ham, 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.

6 CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES, 92nd–115th CONGRESS—Continued 107th CONGRESS, 2001 and 2002 On January 15, 2003, the Senate adopted S. Res. 20, which made minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 108th Con- The 107th Congress convened on January 3, 2001. gress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on The make up of the Senate at the outset of the 107th Congress Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: was a 50–50 split with the deciding vote being cast by the President Senator Graham (Ranking Minority Member), Rockefeller, Jef- of the Senate. The majority was therefore held by the Democrats fords, Akaka, Murray, Miller, and Nelson. until the inauguration on January 20, 2001. On January 3, 2001, the Senate adopted S. Res. 7, which designated 109th CONGRESS, 2005 and 2006 the chairman to the Senate committees for the 108th Congress until The 109th Congress convened on January 4, 2005. January 20, 2001. The designee as chairman of the Senate Committee On January 6, 2005, the Senate adopted S. Res. 5, which made on Veterans’ Affairs was as follows: majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 109th Con- Senator Rockefeller (Chairman). gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party On January 25, 2001, the majority leader Senator Lott entered appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were into the record the majority party appointments to Senate committees as follows: for the 107th Congress. The majority party appointments on the Senate Senators Craig (Chairman), Specter, Hutchison, Graham, Burr, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: Ensign, Thune, and Isakson. Senators Specter, Murkowski, Thurmond, Jeffords, Campbell, On January 6, 2005, the Senate adopted S. Res. 6, which made Craig, and T. Hutchinson. minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 109th Con- On January 25, 2001, the minority leader Senator Daschle entered gress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on into the record the minority party appointments to Senate committees Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: for the 107th Congress. The minority party appointments on the Senate Senators Akaka (Ranking Member), Rockefeller, Jeffords, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: Murray, Obama, and Salazar. The services of Senators Bob Graham, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Senators Rockefeller, Graham, Akaka, Wellstone, Murray, Mil- Zell Miller, E. Benjamin Nelson, Jim Bunning, and Lisa Murkowski ler, and Nelson (NE). terminated on January 4, 2005. On February 7, 2001, the Senate adopted S. Res. 7, as amended, in which Sec. 2 designated the chairman to the Senate committees 110th CONGRESS, 2007 and 2008 for the 107th Congress. The designee as chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs was as follows: The 110th Congress convened on January 4, 2007. Senator Specter (Chairman). On January 12, 2007, the Senate adopted S. Res. 27, which made On June 6, 2001, Senator Jeffords switched party affiliation from majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 110th Con- the Republican to the Independent party. This switch changed the gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party majority and the minority status of the Senate. Within the Senate appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Jeffords switch left the minority (Re- as follows: publican) party appointees as follows: Senators Akaka (Chairman), Rockefeller, Murray, Obama, Senator Specter, Murkowski, Thurmond, Campbell, Craig, and Sanders, Brown, Webb, and Tester. T. Hutchinson. On January 12, 2007, the Senate adopted S. Res. 28, which made On July 10, 2001, the majority leader Senator Daschle entered minority party appointments to Senate committees for the 110th Con- into the record the majority party appointments, as authorized by gress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: S. Res. 120 agreed upon on June 29, 2001, to Senate Committees Senators Craig (Ranking Member), Specter, Burr, Isakson, for the 107th Congress and designated chairman of such committees. Graham, Hutchison, and Ensign. The majority appointments on the Senate Committee on Veterans’ On September 11, 2007, the Senate adopted S. Res. 317, which Affairs were as follows: made the minority party’s appointments to the Senate Committee Senators Rockefeller (Chairman), Graham, Jeffords (I), Akaka, on Veterans’ Affairs for the remainder of the 110th Congress: Wellstone, Murray, Miller, and Nelson. Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Specter, Craig, Isakson, On July 17, 2001, the minority party appointed Senator Kay Bailey Graham, Hutchison, and Ensign. Hutchison, as authorized by S. Res. 120 agreed upon on June 29, On January 24, 2008, the Senate adopted S. Res. 425, which made 2001. the minority party’s appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet- Senator Paul Wellstone from Minnesota passed away on October erans’ Affairs for the remainder of the 110th Congress: 25, 2002. The majority party did not appoint a new member to Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Specter, Craig, Isakson, the Senate committee before the end of the Congress. Graham, Hutchison, and Wicker.

108th CONGRESS, 2003 and 2004 111th CONGRESS, 2009 and 2010

The 108th Congress convened on January 7, 2003. The 111th Congress convened on January 6, 2009. On January 21, 2009, the Senate adopted S. Res. 18, which made On January 15, 2003, the Senate adopted S. Res. 18, which made majority appointments to Senate committees for the 111th Congress majority party appointments to Senate committees for the 108th Con- and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appoint- gress and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party ments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were Senators Akaka (Chairman), Rockefeller, Murray, Sanders, as follows: Brown, Webb, Tester, Begich, and Burris. Senators Specter (Chairman), Campbell, Craig, Hutchison, On January 21, 2009, the Senate adopted S. Res. 19, which made Bunning, Ensign, Graham, and Murkowski. minority appointments to Senate committees for the 111th Congress.

7 CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF MEMBERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCOMMITTEES, 92nd–115th CONGRESS—Continued The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet- 113th CONGRESS, 2013 and 2014 erans’ Affairs were as follows: Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Specter, Isakson, Wicker, The 113th Congress convened on January 3, 2013. Johanns, and Graham. On January 24, 2013, the Senate adopted S. Res. 18, which made On April 28, 2009, Senator Arlen Specter switched party affiliation minority appointments to Senate committees for the 113th Congress. from the Republican to the Democratic party. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet- On May 5, 2009, the Senate adopted S. Res. 130, which made erans’ Affairs were as follows: the majority party’s appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet- Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Isakson, Johanns, Moran, erans’ Affairs for the remainder of the 111th Congress: Boozman, and Heller. On February 12, 2013, the Senate adopted S. Res. 29, which made Senators Akaka (Chairman), Rockefeller, Murray, Sanders, majority appointments to Senate committees for the 113th Congress Brown, Webb, Tester, Begich, Burris, and Specter. and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appoint- On January 19, 2010, Senator Scott Brown was elected to the ments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: to fill the term of the late Senator Ted Kennedy. Senators Sanders (Chairman), Rockefeller, Murray, Brown, On March 2, 2010, the Senate adopted S. Res. 429, which made Tester, Begich, Blumenthal, and Hirono. minority party’s appointments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for the remainder of the 111th Congress: 114th CONGRESS, 2015 and 2016 Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Isakson, Wicker, Johanns, Brown, and Graham. The 114th Congress convened on January 3, 2015. On December 7, 2010, the Senate adopted S. Res. 696, which On January 7, 2015, the Senate adopted S. Res 22, which made made the minority party’s appointments to the Senate Committee minority appointments to Senate committees for the 114th Congress. on Veterans’ Affairs for the remainder of the 111th Congress: The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet- Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Isakson, Wicker, Johanns, erans’ Affairs were as follows: Brown, Graham, and Kirk. Senators Blumenthal (Ranking Member), Murray, Sanders, Brown, Tester, Hirono and Manchin. 112th CONGRESS, 2011 and 2012 On January 8, 2015, the Senate adopted S. Res 23, which made majority appointments to Senate committees for the 114th Congress The 112th Congress convened on January 5, 2011. and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appoint- ments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: On February 3, 2011, the Senate adopted S. Res. 42, which made Senators Isakson (Chairman), Moran, Boozman, Heller, Cas- majority appointments to Senate committees for the 112th Congress sidy, Rounds, Tillis and Sullivan. and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appoint- ments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: 115th CONGRESS, 2017 and 2018 Senators Murray (Chairman), Akaka, Rockefeller, Sanders, Brown, Webb, Tester, and Begich. The 115th Congress convened on January 3, 2017. On February 3, 2011, the Senate adopted S. Res. 43, which made On January 5, 2017, the Senate adopted S. Res 7, which made minority appointments to Senate committees for the 112th Congress. majority appointments to Senate committees for the 115th Congress The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet- and elected chairmen of such committees. The majority party appoint- erans’ Affairs were as follows: ments to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs were as follows: Senators Burr (Ranking Member), Isakson, Wicker, Johanns, Senators Isakson (Chairman), Moran, Boozman, Heller, Cas- Brown, Moran, and Boozman. sidy, Rounds, Tillis and Sullivan. On January 5, 2017, the Senate adopted S. Res 8, which made minority appointments to Senate committees for the 115th Congress. The minority party appointments to the Senate Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs were as follows: Senators Tester (Ranking Member), Murray, Sanders, Brown, Blumenthal, Hirono and Manchin.

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

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 or electronic notice of a Committee meeting, accom- THE SENATE panied by an agenda enumerating the items of business to be consid- ered, shall be sent to all Committee members at least 72 hours (not STANDING COMMITTEES counting Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays) in advance of each meeting. In the event that the giving of such 72-hour notice 1. The following standing committees shall be appointed at the is prevented by unforeseen requirements or Committee business, the commencement of each Congress, and shall continue and have the Committee staff shall communicate notice by the quickest appropriate power to act until their successors are appointed, with leave to report means to members or appropriate staff assistants of Members and by bill or otherwise on matters within their respective jurisdictions: an agenda shall be furnished prior to the meeting. (g) Subject to the second sentence of this paragraph, it shall not ***** be in order for the Committee to consider any amendment in the first degree proposed to any measure under consideration by the Com- (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 114TH CONGRESS receiving testimony. III. VOTING—(a) Votes may be cast by proxy. A proxy shall I. MEETINGS—(a) Unless otherwise ordered, the Committee shall be written and may be conditioned by personal instructions. A proxy meet on the first Wednesday of each month. The Chairman may, shall be valid only for the day given. 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) (1) Each witness who is scheduled to testify at a hearing of by majority vote of the Committee or by authorization of the Chairman the Committee shall submit 40 copies of such witness’ testimony of the Committee. to the Committee not later than 48 hours (not counting Saturdays, (e) The Committee shall notify the office designated by the Com- Sundays, and federal holidays) before the witness’ scheduled appear- mittee on Rules and Administration of the time, place, and purpose ance at the hearing.

9 LEGISLATIVE JURISDICTION AND RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS—Continued 114TH CONGRESS—Continued (c) Committee action on a nomination, including hearings or a meeting to consider a motion to recommend confirmation, shall not (2) Any witness who fails to meet the deadline specified in para- occur until at least five days (not counting Saturdays, Sundays, and graph (1) shall not be permitted to present testimony but may be federal holidays) after the nominee submits with respect to the cur- seated to take questions from Committee members, unless the Chair- rently pending nomination the form required by this rule unless the man and Ranking Minority Member determine there is good cause Chairman, with the concurrence of the Ranking Minority Member, for the witness’ failure to meet the deadline or it is in the Committee’s waives this waiting period. interest to permit such witness to testify. VIII. NAMING OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FACILI- (d) The presiding member at any hearing is authorized to limit TIES—It is the policy of the Committee that a Department of Veterans the time allotted to each witness appearing before the Committee. Affairs facility may be named only after a deceased individual and (e) The Chairman, with the concurrence of the Ranking Minority only under the following circumstances: Member of the Committee, is authorized to subpoena the attendance (a) such individual was: of witnesses and the production of memoranda, documents, records, (1) A veteran who: (i) was instrumental in the construction and any other materials. If the Chairman or a Committee staff member or the operation of the facility to be named, or (ii) was a designated by the Chairman has not received from the Ranking Minor- recipient of the Medal of Honor or, as determined by the Chair- ity Member or a Committee staff member designated by the Ranking man and Ranking Minority Member, otherwise performed mili- Minority Member notice of the Ranking Minority Member’s non- tary service of an extraordinarily distinguished character; concurrence in the subpoena within 48 hours (not counting Saturdays, (2) A member of the United States House of Representatives Sundays, and federal holidays) of being notified of the Chairman’s or Senate who had a direct association with such facility; intention to subpoena attendance or production, the Chairman is au- (3) An Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs, a Secretary of Vet- thorized following the end of the 48-hour period involved to subpoena erans Affairs, a Secretary of Defense or of a service branch, the same without the Ranking Minority Member’s concurrence. Re- or a military or other Federal civilian official of comparable gardless of whether a subpoena has been concurred in by the Ranking or higher rank; or Minority Member, such subpoena may be authorized by vote of the (4) An individual who, as determined by the Chairman and Members of the Committee. When the Committee or Chairman author- Ranking Minority Member, performed outstanding service for izes a subpoena, the subpoena may be issued upon the signature veterans. of the Chairman or of any other Member of the Committee designated (b) Each member of the Congressional delegation representing the by the Chairman. State in which the designated facility is located must indicate in (f) Except as specified in Committee Rule VII (requiring oaths, writing such member’s support of the proposal to name such facility under certain circumstances, at hearings to confirm Presidential nomi- after such individual. It is the policy of the Committee that sponsoring nations), witnesses at hearings will be required to give testimony or cosponsoring legislation to name such facility after such individual under oath whenever the presiding Member deems such to be will not alone satisfy this requirement. advisable. (c) The pertinent State department or chapter of each Congression- V. MEDIA COVERAGE—Any Committee meeting or hearing which ally chartered veterans’ organization having a national membership is open to the public may be covered by television, radio, and print of at least 500,000 must indicate in writing its support of such media. Photographers, reporters, and crew members using mechanical proposal. recording, filming, or broadcasting devices shall position and use IX. AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES—The rules of the Committee their equipment so as not to interfere with the seating, vision, or may be changed, modified, amended, or suspended at any time pro- hearing of the Committee members or staff or with the orderly conduct vided, however, that no less than a majority of the entire membership of the meeting or hearing. The presiding member of the meeting so determine at a regular meeting with due notice or at a meeting or hearing may for good cause terminate, in whole or in part, the specifically called for that purpose. The rules governing quorums use of such mechanical devices or take such other action as the for reporting legislative matters shall govern rules changes, modifica- circumstances and the orderly conduct of the meeting or hearing tion, amendments, or suspension. 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: (1) Information concerning employment, education, and back- ground of the nominee, which generally relates to the position to which the individual is nominated and which is to be made public; and (2) 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. (b) At any hearing to confirm a Presidential nomination, the testi- mony of the nominee and, at the request of any Member, any other witness shall be under oath.

10 INDEX OF SHORT TITLES OF BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

Accountability in Department of Veterans Affairs Scheduling and Con- Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Advisory Committee Act of sult Management Act—S. 2357 2018—S. 3269 Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act of 2018—S. 3355 Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act of 2018— Andrew White Veterans Community Care Opioid Safety Act—S. 2134 S. 3683 Arla Harrell Act—S. 75 Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Improvement Act of 2017— BATTLE for Servicemembers Act—S. 2748 S. 1990 Better Workforce for Veterans Act of 2017—S. 1325 Educational Development for Troops and Veterans Act of 2017— Biological Implant Tracking and Veteran Safety Act of 2017—S. 23 S. 473 Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017—S. 422 Empowering FED Vets Act—S. 1218 Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act—S. 369 Enhancing Veteran Care Act—S. 1266 Ensuring Quality Care for our Veterans Act—S. 3501 BRAVE Act of 2017—S. 1596 Express Appeals Act of 2017—S. 933 CARE for Reservists Act of 2017—S. 1566 Fair Access to Insurance for Retired (FAIR) Heroes Act of 2017— Care for Veterans Act of 2018—S. 3528 S. 2117 Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017—S. 2193 Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act of 2017—S. 2038 CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act of 2017—S. 423 Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act—S. 2280 Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act of 2017—S. 609 Federal Aviation Administration Veterans’ Preference Protection Act— Clean Up the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2017—S. 1098 S. 1424 Community Care Core Competency Act of 2017—S. 1319 Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2018—S. 2433 Creating a Reliable Environment for Veterans’ Dependents Act— Filipino Veterans Promise Act—S. 111 S. 112 Fix IOUs for Student Veterans Act of 2018—S. 5 Deborah Sampson Act—S. 681 Foreclosure Relief and Extension for Servicemembers Act of 2017— Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program Oversight Im- S. 1661 provement Act of 2017 Full Military Honors Act of 2018—S. 3523 S. 1789 GI Bill Comparison Tool Improvement Act of 2018—S. 3447 Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program Oversight Im- GI Bill Fairness Act of 2017—S. 844 provement Act of 2018 S. 2799 Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act—S. 3241 Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Pro- Grow Our Own Directive: Physician Assistant Employment and Edu- tection Act of 2017 cation Act of 2017—S. 426 S. 1094 Guard and Reservists Education Improvement Act—S. 1362 Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability First Act of 2017— Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017— S. 493 S. 1598 Department of Veterans Affairs Appeals Modernization Act of 2017— Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act—S. 319 S. 712 Hmong Veterans’ Service Recognition Act—S. 1179 Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act—S. 114 Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2017—S. 1072 Department of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act—S. 2807 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2017— 2017—S. 1473 S. 336 Honor Our Commitment Act of 2017—S. 699 Department of Veterans Affairs Fairness in Hiring Act of 2017— Honoring All Veterans Act—S. 3672 S. 2110 Increasing the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability to Vet- Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Accountability Act of erans Act of 2017—S. 12 2017—S. 1952 Increasing Transferability of Entitlement to Post–9/11 Educational As- Department of Veterans Affairs Information Technology Restructuring sistance Act of 2017—S. 1330 Act of 2017—S. 1452 Janey Ensminger Act of 2017—S. 758 Department of Veterans Affairs Oversight Enhancement Act of 2018— Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017—S. 646 S. 2656 Keeping Our Commitment to Disabled Veterans Act of 2017—S. 683 Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Accountability Act—S. 2107 Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of Department of Veterans Affairs Quality Employment Act of 2017— 2017—S. 1759 S. 1550 Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of Department of Veterans Affairs Senior Executive Accountability Act 2018—S. 3419 of 2018—S. 2382 Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act—S. 1635

11 INDEX OF SHORT TITLES OF BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE—Continued

Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2018—S. 3415 Veteran Overmedication Prevention Act of 2017—S. 788 Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act—S. 2821 Veteran Overmedication Prevention Act of 2017—S. 992 Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act—S. 283 Veteran PEER Act—S. 1873 Maximizing Efficiency and Improving Access to Providers at the Veteran State Home Grant Backlog Reduction Act of 2017—S. 2111 Department of Veterans Veteran Urgent Access to Mental Healthcare Act—S. 2548 Affairs Act—S. 113 Veteran Wellness Act—S. 1951 Medal of Honor Surviving Spouses Recognition Act of 2018—S. 2485 Veterans ACCESS Act—S. 1153 Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017— Veterans Access to Care Act of 2017—S. 1526 S591 Military Learning for Credit Act of 2018—S. 3318 Veterans Access to Long Term Care and Health Services Act— S. 1611 Military SAVE Act—S. 2112 Newborn Care Improvement Act of 2017—S. 970 Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act— S. 3737 No Hero Left Untreated Act—S. 514 Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017— Palomares Veterans Act of 2018—S. 3373 S. 1024 PAWS Act of 2017—S. 1014 Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018—S. 2248 Performance Accountability and Contractor Transparency Act of 2017—S. 543 Veterans Care Financial Protection Act of 2017—S. 1198 PFAS Registry Act—S. 2719 Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act—S. 2372 Prioritizing Veterans Access to Mental Health Care Act of 2017— Veterans Choice Continuation Act—S. 86 S. 1881 Veterans Choice Program Resolution Act—S. 663 Protecting Veterans from Predatory Lending Act of 2018—S. 2304 Veterans Community Care and Access Act of 2017—S. 2184 Providing Veterans Overdue Care Act of 2017—S. 233 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017— Quicker Veterans Benefits Delivery Act of 2017—S. 706 S. 784 Rural Veterans Travel Enhancement Act of 2017—S. 1775 Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018— S. 3184—NO SHORT TITLE S. 3089 Securing Electronic Records for Veterans’ Ease Act of 2017—S. 2294 Veterans Crisis Line Study Act of 2017—S. 2174 Serve Veterans First Act of 2017—S. 1477 Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2018—S. 3313 2017—S. 833 Veterans Deserve Better Act—S. 2239 Serving our Rural Veterans Act of 2017—S. 1449 Veterans’ Disability Compensation Automatic COLA Act—S. 1836 Shawna Hill Post 9/11 Education Benefits Transferability Act—S. 410 Veterans Education Experience Improvement Act of 2017—S. 1555 SIT-REP Act of 2018—S. 3130 Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2017—S. 1356 State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of Veterans Education Priority Enrollment Act of 2017—S. 764 2017—S. 324 Veterans Education Relief and Reinstatement Act of 2017—S. 1489 State Veterans Home Program Improvement Act of 2017—S. 2097 Veterans’ Electronic Health Record Modernization Oversight Act of Strengthening Veterans Health Care Act of 2017—S. 1723 2017—S. 2063 Stronger Medical Workforce for Veterans Act—S. 2356 Veterans Emergency Room Relief Act of 2017—S. 1261 Student Veterans Housing Act—S. 3328 Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2018—S. 2884 Support Our Military Spouses Act—S. 2541 Veterans Health Administration Reform Act of 2017—S. 1279 Supporting Veteran Families Act of 2018—S. 2336 Veterans’ Health Care Integrity Act of 2017—S. 1163 Thailand Veteran Agent Orange Parity Act of 2018—S. 3175 Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2018—S. 3235 United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2018— Veterans Improved Access and Care Act of 2017—S. 2168 S. 3729 VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2017— Veterans Increased Choice for Transplanted Organs and Recovery S. 152 Act of 2018—S. 2473 VA Hiring Enhancement Act—S. 3302 Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act—S. 1161 VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018—S. 2796 Veterans Providing Healthcare Transition Improvement Act—S. 899 VA MISSION Act of 2018—S. 2906 Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights Restoration Act of 2018— VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act—S. 2131 S. 2386 VA Prescription Data Accountability Act of 2017—S. 1567 Veterans TEST Accessibility Act—S. 1192 VA Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act—S. 3794 Veterans Transplant Coverage Act—S. 115 VA Provider Equity Act—S. 1871 Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017—S. 946 Vet Connect Act of 2017—S. 530 VETS Act of 2017—S. 925 VET Extension Act—S. 3627 Vietnam Helicopter Crew Monument Act—S. 315 VET OPP Act of 2018—S. 2768 Violence Against Women Veterans Act—S. 1111 VET PFAS Act—S. 3529 WINGMAN Act—S. 242 VET Protection Act of 2017—S. 2288 Women Veterans Access to Quality Care Act of 2017—S. 804 VET TEC Act of 2017—S. 1277 Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2017—S. 700 Veteran Debt Fairness Act of 2018—S. 2341 Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act—S. 1467 Veteran Employment and Child Care Access Act of 2018—S. 2565 Yellow Ribbon Improvement Act of 2017—S. 798

12 SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE

S. 5 Dec. 4, 2018 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipulations, Sponsor: Gardner, Cory [R-CO] and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): Jones, Doug [D-AL]—12/4/2018* S. 75 Jan. 9, 2017 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay individuals who are owed educational assistance under the Post–9/11 Edu- Sponsor: McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] cational Assistance program the amounts of educational assistance Cosponsor(s): Blunt, Roy [R-MO]—1/9/2017*; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]— that they are entitled to by law, and for other purposes. 6/20/2017

S. 12 Jan. 3, 2017 A bill to provide for the reconsideration of claims for disability compensation for veterans who were the subjects of experiments Sponsor: Moran, Jerry [R-KS] by the Department of Defense during World War II that were Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—1/3/2017*; Bennet, Mi- conducted to assess the effects of mustard gas or lewisite on people, chael F. [D-CO]—1/3/2017* and for other purposes.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the account- S. 86 Jan. 10, 2017 ability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: McCain, John [R-AZ] Cosponsor(s): Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]—1/10/2017*; Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]— S. 23 Jan. 4, 2017 1/11/2017; Cruz, Ted [R-TX]—1/24/2017; Lankford, James [R- OK]—2/8/2017; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—2/8/2017 Sponsor: Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] Cosponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT]—1/9/2017 A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary Program. of Veterans Affairs to adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in the tracking and procurement of biological S. 111 Jan. 12, 2017 implants by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] Cosponsor(s): Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—1/12/2017* S. 24 Jan. 4, 2107 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a process Sponsor: Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits A bill to expand eligibility for hospital care and medical services despite not being on the Missouri List, and for other purposes. under section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- ability Act of 2014 to include veterans who are age 75 or older, S. 112 Jan. 12, 2017 and for other purposes. Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] S. 57 Jan. 5, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Murray, Patty [D-WA]—1/12/2017*; Blumenthal, Rich- ard [D-CT]—6/8/2017 Sponsor: Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] Cosponsor(s): Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—1/5/2017*; Grassley, Chuck [R- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize per diem IA]—1/5/2017*; Daines, Steve [R-MT]—1/5/2017*; Flake, Jeff [R- payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless vet- AZ]—1/5/2017; Johnson, Ron [R-WI]—1/5/2017*; Enzi, Michael erans to furnish care to dependents of homeless veterans, and for B. [R-WY]—1/9/2017; Thune, John [R-SD]—1/23/2017; Lankford, other purposes. James [R-OK]—4/6/2017 S. 113 Jan. 12, 2017

Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] Cosponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT]—1/12/2017*

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S. 113—Continued 14/2017; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—2/14/2017; Paul, Rand [R-KY]— 2/16/2017; Thune, John [R-SD]—2/28/2017; Blunt, Roy [R-MO]— A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a 3/6/2017; Kennedy, John [R-LA]—3/13/2017; Brown, Sherrod [D- pilot program to increase the use of medical scribes to maximize OH]—6/8/2017 the efficiency of physicians at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit veterans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Veterans S. 114 Jan. 12, 2017 Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional employ- ees, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] Cosponsor(s): Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—1/12/2017*; King, Angus S. 283 Feb. 2, 2017 S., Jr. [I-ME]—8/1/2017; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—8/1/2017 Sponsor: Franken, Al [D-MN] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary Cosponsor(s): Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—2/2/2017* Coons, Christopher A. of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding perform- [D-DE]—2/2/2017*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—2/2/2017*; Wyden, ance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees Ron [D-OR]—2/2/2017*; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—2/2/2017*; of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—4/6/2017; King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]— 4/24/2017; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—8/2/2017; Sanders, Bernard S. 115 Jan. 12, 2017 [I-VT]—10/5/2017; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—10/23/2017

Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of Veterans Affairs to provide for an operation on a live donor of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of for purposes of conducting a transplant procedure for a veteran, Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 315 Feb. 6, 2017 S. 152 Jan. 17, 2017 Sponsor: Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] Sponsor: Rubio, Marco [R-FL] Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—2/6/2017*; Boozman, John Cosponsor(s): McCain, John [R-AZ]—1/17/2017*; Toomey, Pat [R- [R-AR]—2/6/2017*; Cotton, Tom [R-AR]—2/6/2017*; King, Angus PA]—1/17/2017*; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]—1/30/2017; Daines, S., Jr. [I-ME]—2/6/2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—2/6/2017*; Steve [R-MT]—3/1/2017 Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—2/6/2017*; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—2/7/2017; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—2/7/2017; Cornyn, John [R-TX]—2/10/ A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 2017; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—2/16/2017; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—3/ removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans 1/2017; Johnson, Ron [R-WI]—3/7/2017; Feinstein, Dianne [D- Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other pur- CA]—5/15/2017 poses. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington S. 233 Jan. 24, 2017 National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty in Sponsor: Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—1/24/2017*; Warren, Eliza- beth [D-MA]—1/24/2017*; Burr, Richard [R-NC]—1/24/2017*; S. 319 Feb. 6, 2017 Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—1/24/2017; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—1/24/2017; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—1/24/2017; Markey, Edward J. [D- Sponsor: Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] MA]—1/24/2017*; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—1/24/2017*; Nelson, Bill Cosponsor(s): Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—2/6/2017*; Booker, Cory A. [D- [D-FL]—1/24/2017*; Gardner, Cory [R-CO]—1/24/2017*; Stabe- NJ]—2/6/2017*; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—2/6/2017*; Franken, Al now, Debbie [D-MI]—1/24/2017*; King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]— [D-MN]—2/6/2017*; Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—2/6/2017*; Gilli- 1/24/2017*; Kaine, Tim [D-VA]—1/24/2017*; Bennet, Michael F. brand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—2/6/2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]— [D-CO]—1/24/2017*; Daines, Steve [R-MT]—1/24/2017*; Peters, 2/6/2017*; Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]—4/24/2017; Warren, Eliza- Gary C. [D-MI]—1/24/2017; Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—3/29/ beth [D-MA]—4/24/2017; Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—4/27/2017; Nel- 2017 son, Bill [D-FL]—4/27/2017; Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]—5/ 4/2017; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—5/22/2017; Markey, Edward A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out J. [D-MA]—6/7/2017 certain major medical facility leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department of Veterans S. 242 Jan. 30, 2017 Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, mitiga- tion, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relating to Sponsor: Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] exposure to burn pits. Cosponsor(s): Johnson, Ron [R-WI]—1/30/2017*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—1/30/2017*; Cotton, Tom [R-AR]—1/30/2017*; Rounds, S. 324 Feb. 7, 2017 Mike [R-SD]—1/30/2017*; Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]—1/30/2017; Boozman, John [R-AR]—1/30/2017*; Perdue, David [R-GA]—2/ Sponsor: Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]

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S. 324—Continued FL]—2/16/2017*; Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]—2/16/2017*; Klo- buchar, Amy [D-MN]—2/16/2017*; Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]—2/ Cosponsor(s): Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—2/7/2017*; Boozman, John 16/2017*; Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—2/16/2017*; Schatz, Brian [D- [R-AR]—2/7/2017*; Lee, Mike [R-UT]—2/8/2017; Heller, Dean HI]—2/16/2017*; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—2/16/2017*; [R-NV]—2/9/2017; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]—2/13/2017; Collins, Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—2/16/2017*; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]— Susan M. [R-ME]—2/14/2017; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]—2/15/ 2/16/2017*; Kaine, Tim [D-VA]—2/16/2017*; Stabenow, Debbie 2017; Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—2/16/2017; Schumer, Charles E. [D- [D-MI]—2/16/2017*; Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]—2/16/2017*; NY]—2/27/2017; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—2/27/2017; Leahy, Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—2/16/2017*; Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]— Patrick J. [D-VT]—2/27/2017; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—3/7/2017; 2/16/2017*; Portman, Rob [R-OH]—2/16/2017*; Blunt, Roy [R- Schatz, Brian [D-HI]—3/14/2017; Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—3/15/ MO]—2/16/2017*; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—2/16/2017*; Sullivan, 2017; King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]—3/15/2017; Casey, Robert P., Dan [R-AK]—2/17/2017; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—2/17/2017; Booz- Jr. [D-PA]—3/21/2017; Franken, Al [D-MN]—3/21/2017; Manchin, man, John [R-AR]—2/27/2017; Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]— Joe, III [D-WV]—3/27/2017; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—3/29/2017; 2/27/2017; Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]—2/28/2017; Kennedy, John Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—4/3/2017; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]— [R-LA]—2/28/2017; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—3/1/2017; Franken, Al 4/4/2017; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—4/6/2017; Murphy, Chris- [D-MN]—3/1/2017; Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]—3/1/2017; Durbin, topher [D-CT]—4/24/2017; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—4/24/2017; Richard J. [D-IL]—3/6/2017; Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—3/8/ Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—4/24/2017; Burr, Richard [R-NC]— 2017; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—3/14/2017; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]— 4/24/2017; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—4/24/2017; Hassan, Margaret 3/14/2017; Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]—3/21/2017; Hirono, Mazie K. Wood [D-NH]—4/28/2017; Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—5/1/2017; [D-HI]—3/21/2017; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD—3/21/2017; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]—5/9/2017; Cotton, Tom [R-AR]— Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—3/27/2017; Duckworth, Tammy [D- 5/17/2017; Thune, John [R-SD]—6/14/2017; Donnelly, Joe [D- IL]—5/9/2017; Gardner, Cory [R-CO]—5/11/2017; Schumer, IN]—9/13/2017; Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—9/25/2017; Sullivan, Charles E. [D-NY]—10/26/2017 Dan [R-AK]—10/30/2017; Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]—10/31/2017 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the of adult day health care services for veterans. vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.

S. 336 Feb. 7, 2017 S. 423 Feb. 16, 2017

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—2/7/2017*; Murray, Patty [D- Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—2/16/2017*; Stabenow, WA]—2/7/2017*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—2/7/2017*; Warren, Eliza- Debbie [D-MI]—2/16/2017*; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—2/16/ beth [D-MA]—9/18/2017 2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—2/16/2017*; Sanders, Bernard [I- VT]—2/16/2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—2/16/2017*; Murray, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities Patty [D-WA]—2/16/2017*; Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]—2/16/ relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans 2017*; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—2/16/2017*; Udall, Tom [D-NM]—2/ Health Administration, and for other purposes. 16/2017*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—4/24/2017; Murphy, Chris- topher [D-CT]—5/10/2017 S. 369 Feb. 14, 2017 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum Sponsor: Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA Cosponsor(s): Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—2/14/2017*; Casey, Robert P., program, and for other purposes. Jr. [D-PA]—5/25/2017

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary S. 426 Feb. 16, 2017 of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for the procurement of goods or services, to give a preference to offerors that employ Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] veterans, and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—2/16/2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—2/16/2017*; Schatz, Brian [D-HI]—2/17/2017; Moran, S. 410 Feb. 16, 2017 Jerry [R-KS]—2/27/2017

Sponsor: Crapo, Mike [R-ID] A bill to increase educational assistance provided by the Department Cosponsor(s): Risch, James E. [R-ID]—2/17/2017 of Veterans Affairs for education and training of physician assistants of the Department, to establish pay grades and require competitive A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the transfer pay for physician assistants of the Department, and for other pur- of unused Post–9/11 Educational Assistance benefits to additional poses. dependents upon the death of the originally designated dependent. S. 473 Feb. 28, 2017 S. 422 Feb. 16, 2017 Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Sponsor: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] Cosponsor(s): Franken, Al [D-MN]—2/28/2017*; Van Hollen, Chris Cosponsor(s): Daines, Steve [R-MT]—2/16/2017*; Tester, Jon [D- [D-MD]—2/28/2017*; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—2/28/ MT]—2/16/2017*; Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—2/16/2017*; Markey, Ed- 2017*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—2/28/2017*; Gillibrand, Kirsten ward J. [D-MA]—2/16/2017*; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]—2/16/ E. [D-NY]—3/1/2017; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—3/1/2017; Peters, 2017*; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—2/16/2017*; Rubio, Marco [R- Gary C. [D-MI]—3/1/2017; Kaine, Tim [D-VA]—3/2/2017;

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S. 473—Continued 14/2017; Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—3/14/2017; Daines, Steve [R-MT]— 3/14/2017; Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]—3/7/2017*; Hirono, Mazie K. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—3/2/2017; Murray, Patty [D-WA]— [D-HI]—3/15/2017; Hoeven, John [R-ND]—3/15/2017; Isakson, 4/3/2017; Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—5/9/2017 Johnny [R-GA]—3/7/2017*; King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]—4/3/2017; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—3/8/2017; McCain, John [R-AZ]—3/ A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make qualification 7/2017*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—3/28/2017; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]— requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assistance 3/7/2017*; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—3/14/2017; Peters, Gary C. [D- more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such edu- MI]—3/21/2017; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—3/7/2017*; Schatz, Brian cational assistance, and for other purposes. [D-HI]—3/7/2017*; Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—3/21/2017

S. 493 Mar. 2, 2017 A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Sponsor: Rubio, Marco [R-FL] Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Cosponsor(s): Scott, Tim [R-SC]—3/13/2017; Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]— Program, and for other purposes. 3/21/2017; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]—3/21/2017; Tillis, Thom [R- NC]—3/21/2017; Young, Todd C. [R-IN]—3/21/2017; Toomey, Pat S. 591 Mar. 9, 2017 [R-PA]—3/28/2017; Lee, Mike [R-UT]—4/5/2017; Cruz, Ted [R- TX]—4/7/2017; Daines, Steve [R-MT]—4/7/2017; Blunt, Roy [R- Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] MO]—4/24/2017; Burr, Richard [R-NC]—4/24/2017; Hatch, Orrin Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—3/9/2017*; Bennet, Michael G. [R-UT]—4/24/2017; McCain, John [R-AZ]—4/24/2017; Booz- F. [D-CO]—3/9/2017*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—3/9/2017*; man, John [R-AR]—4/24/2017 Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]—11/6/2017; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]— 3/9/2017*; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]—3/9/2017*; Cardin, Benjamin A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the L. [D-MD]—6/19/2017; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—4/26/2017; removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—3/9/2017*; Coons, Christopher A. [D- Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other pur- DE]—3/9/2017*; Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]—11/7/2017; poses. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]—6/14/2017; Durbin, Richard J. [D- IL]—3/9/2017*; Franken, Al [D-MN]—3/9/2017*; Hassan, Mar- S. 514 Mar. 2, 2017 garet Wood [D-NH]—3/20/2018; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—3/22/ 2017; Kaine, Tim [D-VA]—11/1/2017; King, Angus S., Jr. [I- Sponsor: Perdue, David [R-GA] ME]—3/9/2017*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—3/5/2018; Manchin, Cosponsor(s): Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—3/2/2017*; Roberts, Pat [R- Joe, III [D-WV]—3/23/2017; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]—3/21/ KS]—10/26/2017; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—11/2/2017 2017; Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]—4/24/2017; Merkley, Jeff [D- A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a OR]—10/24/2017; Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]—3/9/2017*; Nel- pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided reso- son, Bill [D-FL]—8/3/2017; Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—11/27/2017; nance therapy to veterans. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—3/9/2017*; Schatz, Brian [D-HI]—3/9/ 2017*; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—3/9/2017*; Stabenow, Debbie [D- S. 530 Mar. 6, 2017 MI]—5/18/2017; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—3/9/2017*; Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—6/14/2017; Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]—3/9/2017*; Sponsor: Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—4/7/2017; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—10/ 23/2017 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose to non-Department of Veterans Af- A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assist- fairs health care providers certain medical records of veterans who ance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, receive health care from such providers. to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uniformed S. 543 Mar. 7, 2017 services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—3/7/2017*; Bennet, Michael S. 609 Mar. 13, 2017 F. [D-CO]—3/7/2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—3/8/2017; Mur- ray, Patty [D-WA]—3/9/2017; Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—3/9/2017; Sponsor: Moran, Jerry [R-KS] Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—6/8/2017 Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—3/13/2017*; Blumenthal, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary Richard [D-CT]—3/13/2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—3/13/ of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract into which the 2017*; Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]—9/11/2017; Gardner, Cory [R- Secretary enters for necessary services authorities and mechanism CO]—9/12/2017; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]—3/13/2017*; King, for appropriate oversight, and for other purposes. Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]—3/13/2017*; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]—3/ 13/2017*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—3/13/2017*; Warren, Elizabeth [D- S. 544 Mar. 7, 2017 MA]—7/20/2017; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—3/13/2017*

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—3/9/2017; Bennet, Michael Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United States F. [D-CO]—3/7/2017*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—3/7/2017*; Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and services Boozman, John [R-AR]—3/7/2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—3/

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S. 609—Continued Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—7/17/2017; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—3/21/2017*; King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]—3/21/2017*; veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]—7/10/2017; Shaheen, Jeanne [D- and to expand access to such care and services, and for other NH]—9/14/2017 purposes. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement S. 624 Mar. 14, 2017 to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service- connected disabilities. Sponsor: Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] Cosponsor(s): Fischer, Deb [R-NE]—3/14/2017* S. 699 Mar. 22, 2017

A bill to allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite Sponsor: Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed. Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—3/22/2017*; Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]—3/22/2017*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—3/22/2017*; S. 646 Mar. 15, 2017 Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]—11/2/2017; Franken, Al [D-MN]—3/22/ 2017*; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]—3/22/2017*; Murray, Patty Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] [D-WA]—3/22/2017*; Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—3/23/2017; Schatz, Cosponsor(s): Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]—3/15/2017*; Franken, Al Brian [D-HI]—3/22/2017*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—3/22/2017* [D-MN]—3/15/2017*; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—10/31/2017; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—3/15/2017*; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary RI]—3/15/2017* of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the active mili- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforce- tary, naval, or air service under conditions other than honorable, ment of employment and reemployment rights of members of the and for other purposes. uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, S. 700 Mar. 22, 2017 and for other purposes. Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] S. 663 Mar. 15, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—3/22/2017*; Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]—3/22/2017*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—6/8/2017; Sponsor: Thune, John [R-SD] Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—3/22/2017*; Coons, Christopher A. [D- DE]—5/8/2018; Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]—10/30/2017; Gilli- A bill to establish the position of Choice Program Ombudsman within brand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—3/22/2017*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—3/ the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Veterans 28/2017 Affairs to manage complaints regarding the provision of hospital care and medical services under section 101 of the Veterans Access, A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Depart- Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014. ment of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, veterans, S. 681 Mar. 21, 2017 and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] S. 706 Mar. 23, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—3/21/2017*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—3/21/2017*; Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]—4/3/2017; Sponsor: Franken, Al [D-MN] Boozman, John [R-AR]—3/21/2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]— 3/22/2017; Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]—1/9/2018; Casey, Rob- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the treatment ert P., Jr. [D-PA]—3/12/2018; Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]— of medical evidence provided by non-Department of Veterans Af- 9/7/2017; Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]—6/28/2017; Feinstein, Dianne fairs medical professionals in support of claims for disability com- [D-CA]—3/23/2017; Franken, Al [D-MN]—3/28/2017; Gillibrand, pensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Kirsten E. [D-NY]—3/21/2017*; Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]—4/ Affairs, and for other purposes. 24/2017; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—3/21/2017*; Kaine, Tim [D-VA]—3/21/2017*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—3/13/2018; Murray, S. 712 Mar. 23, 2017 Patty [D-WA]—3/21/2017*; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—3/21/2017*; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—3/27/2017; Schatz, Brian [D-HI]—3/21/2017*; Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—3/22/2017; Smith, Tina [D-MN]—2/5/ Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—3/23/2017*; Brown, Sherrod 2018; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]—6/6/2017; Van Hollen, Chris [D- [D-OH]—3/23/2017*; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—3/23/2017*; MD]—3/23/2017; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—5/1/2017 Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]—3/23/2017*; Feinstein, Dianne [D- CA]—3/23/2017*; Franken, Al [D-MN]—5/16/2017; Hassan, Mar- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits garet Wood [D-NH]—3/23/2017*; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—3/ and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to 23/2017*; Kaine, Tim [D-VA]—3/23/2017*; King, Angus S., Jr. women veterans, and for other purposes. [I-ME]—3/23/2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—3/23/2017*; Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]—5/9/2017; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—5/22/ S. 683 Mar. 21, 2017 2017; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—3/23/2017*; Sanders, Bernard [I- VT]—3/23/2017*; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—3/23/2017*; Tester, Sponsor: Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] Jon [D-MT]—3/23/2017*; Udall, Tom [D-NM]—3/23/2017*; Van

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S. 712—Continued S. 798 Mar. 30, 2017

Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—3/23/2017*; Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]— Sponsor: Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] 3/23/2017*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—4/24/2017 Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—3/30/2017*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—5/23/2017; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—6/6/2017; Tillis, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the rights Thom [R-NC]—3/30/2017* and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Vet- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Yellow erans Affairs, and for other purposes. Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program to apply to individ- uals pursuing programs of education while on active duty, to recipi- S. 758 Mar. 29, 2017 ents of the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry scholarship, and to programs of education pursued on half-time basis or less, Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC] and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—3/29/2017*; Rubio, Marco [R- FL]—3/29/2017*; S. 804 Apr. 3, 2017 Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—3/29/2017* Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—6/8/2017; Merkley, Jeff A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the [D-OR]—3/13/2018; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—4/3/2017*; Warren, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s review and Elizabeth [D-MA]—6/22/2017 publication of illness and conditions relating to veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and their family members, and A bill to improve the provision of health care for women veterans for other purposes. by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 764 Mar. 29, 2017 S. 833 Apr. 5, 2017

Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—3/29/2017* Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—1/24/2018; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—4/5/2017*; Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]—11/2/2017; A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enroll- Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—4/24/2017; Franken, Al [D-MN]—5/16/ ment of veterans in certain courses of education, and for other 2017; Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]—4/5/2017*; Hassan, Margaret purposes. Wood [D-NH]—10/31/2017; King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]—4/5/ 2017*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—4/5/2017*; Markey, Edward J. S. 784 Mar. 30, 2017 [D-MA]—3/14/2018; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—4/5/2017*; Mur- kowski, Lisa [R-AK]—4/5/2017*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—4/5/ Sponsor: Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] 2017*; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—1/23/2018 Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—3/30/2017*; Boozman, John [R-AR]—3/30/2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—3/30/2017*; A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—5/1/2017; Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]— and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for military 3/30/2017*; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—3/30/2017*; Hirono, Mazie K. sexual trauma, and for other purposes. [D-HI]—3/30/2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—3/30/2017*; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—3/30/2017*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—3/30/ S. 844 Apr. 5, 2017 2017*; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—3/30/2017*; Sanders, Bernard [I- VT]—3/30/2017*; Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]—3/30/2017*; Tester, Jon Sponsor: Wyden, Ron [D-OR] [D-MT]—3/30/2017* ; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—3/30/2017* Cosponsor(s): Boozman, John [R-AR]—4/5/2017*; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]—4/5/2017*; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—6/27/2017 A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected dis- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consider certain abilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation time spent by members of reserve components of the Armed Forces for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- while receiving medical care from the Secretary of Defense as poses. active duty for purposes of eligibility for Post–9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes. S. 788 Mar. 30, 2017 S. 882 Apr. 6, 2017 Sponsor: McCain, John [R-AZ] Sponsor: Rounds, Mike [R-SD] Cosponsor(s): Boozman, John [R-AR]—4/24/2017; Kaine, Tim [D- A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an VA]—4/6/2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—4/6/2017*; Nelson, independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, Bill [D-FL]—6/5/2017; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—4/6/2017* and for other purposes.

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S. 882—Continued Lee, Mike [R-UT]—4/26/2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—4/26/ 2017*; McCain, John [R-AZ]—4/26/2017*; Murkowski, Lisa [R- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the AK]—4/26/2017*; Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—2/15/2018; Shaheen, entitlement to educational assistance under the Post–9/11 Edu- Jeanne [D-NH]—12/14/2017; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—4/26/2017*; cational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—4/26/2017*; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]— for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, and 9/26/2017 for other purposes. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire additional S. 899 Apr. 7, 2017 Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—6/12/2017; Moran, Jerry S. 970 Apr. 27, 2017 [R-KS]—4/7/2017*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—4/7/2017* Sponsor: Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Cosponsor(s): Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—4/27/2017* requirements that new Federal employees who are veterans with service-connected disabilities are provided leave for purposes of A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the care undergoing medical treatment for such disabilities apply to certain provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to newborn children. employees of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. S. 922 May 1, 2017

S. 903 Apr. 7, 2017 Sponsor: McCain, John [R-AZ] Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—5/1/2017*; Boozman, John Sponsor: Udall, Tom [D-NM] [R-AR]—5/8/2017; Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]—5/2/2017; Cotton, Tom Cosponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT]—4/7/2017* [R-AR]—5/9/2017; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]—11/2/2017; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—5/2/2017; Strange, Luther [R-AL]—5/15/2017; Sullivan, A bill to amend the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Dan [R-AK]—5/1/2017*; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—5/1/2017*; Van Act of 2010 to extend and expand the pilot program on the use Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—5/1/2017* of community-based organizations and local and State government entities to ensure that veterans receive care and benefits for which A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an they are eligible and for other purposes. independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, and for other purposes. S. 925 Apr. 25, 2017 S. 1014 May 3, 2017 Sponsor: Ernst, Joni [R-IA] Cosponsor(s): Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]—10/31/2017; Boozman, John Sponsor: Fischer, Deb [R-NE] [R-AR]—5/4/2017; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]—5/1/2017; Hassan, Cosponsor(s): Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]—5/3/2017*; Brown, Sherrod Margaret Wood [D-NH]—11/7/2017; Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]— [D-OH]—11/2/2017; Cornyn, John [R-TX]—10/16/2017; Kennedy, 5/1/2017; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—4/25/2017*; Kennedy, John John [R-LA]—7/24/2017; Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]—7/24/2017; [R-LA]—11/15/2017; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—7/12/2017; Shaheen, Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]—11/7/2017; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]— Jeanne [D-NH]—12/13/2017; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/1/2017; Tillis, 6/6/2017; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—6/14/2017 ;Strange, Luther [R- Thom [R-NC]—5/1/2017; Udall, Tom [D-NM]—11/9/2017 AL]—6/27/2017; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—6/6/2017

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants of health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans with telemedicine, and for other purposes. severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.

S. 933 Apr. 25, 2017 S. 1024 May 3, 2017

Sponsor: Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] Sponsor: Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] Cosponsor(s): Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—4/25/2017* Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—5/3/2017*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—5/3/2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—6/28/2017; A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]—5/17/2017; Casey, Robert P., Jr. pilot program to provide veterans the option of using an alternative [D-PA]—7/13/2017; Cochran, Thad [R-MS]—6/22/2017; Collins, appeals process to more quickly determine claims for disability Susan M. [R-ME]—5/17/2017; Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—6/20/2017; compensation, and for other purposes. Daines, Steve [R-MT]—5/3/2017*; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]—7/13/ 2017; Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]—5/24/2017; Enzi, Michael B. [R- S. 946 Apr. 26, 2017 WY]—6/29/2017; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—5/3/2017*; Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]—5/17/2017; Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]— Sponsor: Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] 6/29/2017; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—6/15/2017; Hirono, Mazie K. [D- Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—12/1/2017; Coons, Chris- HI]—6/27/2017; Hoeven, John [R-ND]—7/13/2017; Kaine, Tim [D- topher A. [D-DE]—10/4/2017; Cornyn, John [R-TX]—4/26/2017*; VA]—5/3/2017*; King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]—5/3/2017*; Manchin, Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—12/21/2017; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]—9/14/ Joe, III [D-WV]—6/27/2017; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—6/29/ 2017; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—12/14/2017; Hatch, Orrin 2017; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—6/29/2017; Roberts, Pat [R-KS]—7/ G. [R-UT]—4/26/2017*; King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]—9/28/2017; 24/2017; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—6/29/2017; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-

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S. 1024—Continued A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the provision of services and benefits from the Department of Veterans NH]—7/18/2017; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/3/2017*; Thune, John [R- Affairs for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual SD]—6/14/2017; Udall, Tom [D-NM]—5/3/2017*; Warner, Mark assault, and for other purposes. R. [D-VA]—6/27/2017; Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]—7/19/2017 S. 1153 May 17, 2017 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding claims Sponsor: Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Vet- erans Affairs, and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—5/17/2017*

S. 1072 May 9, 2017 A bill to prohibit or suspend certain health care providers from pro- viding non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care services Sponsor: Burr, Richard [R-NC] to veterans, and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—11/30/2017; Cornyn, John [R-TX]—3/12/2018; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—5/9/2017*; S. 1161 May 17, 2017 Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—5/9/2017*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/9/ 2017* Sponsor: Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—10/25/2017; Blumenthal, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision Richard [D-CT]—5/17/2017*; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—5/17/ of services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. 2017*; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—12/13/2017; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—2/7/2018; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]—11/29/2017; S. 1094 May 11, 2017 Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—3/19/2018

Sponsor: Rubio, Marco [R-FL] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—5/11/2017*; Blumenthal, by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to Richard [D-CT]—5/25/2017; Blunt, Roy [R-MO]—6/5/2017; Booz- preventative health services, and for other purposes. man, John [R-AR]—5/15/2017; Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]— 5/16/2017; Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]—5/22/2017; Cochran, Thad [R- S. 1163 May 17, 2017 MS]—5/17/2017; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—6/5/2017; Cornyn, John [R-TX]—5/18/2017; Cotton, Tom [R-AR]—5/15/2017; Daines, Sponsor: Cornyn, John [R-TX] Steve [R-MT]—5/23/2017; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]—6/5/2017; Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]—5/25/2017; Enzi, Michael B. [R- Cosponsor(s): Cotton, Tom [R-AR]—5/17/2017*; Cruz, Ted [R-TX]— WY]—5/25/2017; Ernst, Joni [R-IA]—6/6/2017; Flake, Jeff [R- 5/17/2017*; Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]—5/17/2017*; Nelson, Bill [D- AZ]—5/11/2017*; Gardner, Cory [R-CO]—6/6/2017; Grassley, FL]—5/17/2017*; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—5/18/2017 Chuck [R-IA]—6/6/2017; Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]—6/5/2017; Hell- er, Dean [R-NV]—5/11/2017*; Hoeven, John [R-ND]—6/6/2017; A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure compli- Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]—5/15/2017; Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]— ance of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs 5/11/2017*; Kennedy, John [R-LA]—5/16/2017; King, Angus S., with requirements relating to the scheduling of appointments, to Jr. [I-ME]—6/5/2017; McCain, John [R-AZ]—5/11/2017*; Moran, require appointment by the President and confirmation by the Senate Jerry [R-KS]—5/11/2017*; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—5/11/2017*; Paul, of certain health care officials of the Department, and for other Rand [R-KY]—6/6/2017; Perdue, David [R-GA]—5/22/2017; Rob- purposes. erts, Pat [R-KS]—6/6/2017; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—5/23/2017; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—5/11/2017*; Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]—5/ S. 1165 May 17, 2017 17/2017; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/11/2017*; Thune, John [R-SD]— 6/6/2017; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—5/22/2017 ; Toomey, Pat [R-PA]— Sponsor: Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] 6/6/2017; Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]—5/22/2017 Cosponsor(s): Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]—5/17/2017*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the account- A bill to designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans ability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel ‘‘Woody’’ for other purposes. Williams VA Medical Center.

S. 1098 May 11, 2017 S. 1179 May 18, 2017 Sponsor: Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] Sponsor: Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—5/18/2017*; Feinstein, of Veterans Affairs from employing individuals who have been Dianne [D-CA]—5/18/2017*; Franken, Al [D-MN]—5/18/2017*; convicted of a felony and medical personnel who have had their Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—5/18/2017*; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—7/12/ medical licenses or credentials revoked or suspended, and for other 2017; Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]—5/18/2017*; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D- purposes. RI]—5/18/2017*

S. 1111 May 11, 2017

Sponsor: Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

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S. 1179—Continued A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate medical centers A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era, S. 1277 May 25, 2017 and for other purposes. Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR] S. 1192 May 18, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]—5/25/2017*; Cornyn, John [R-TX]—6/29/2017; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—5/25/2017*; Nel- Sponsor: Rounds, Mike [R-SD] son, Bill [D-FL]—6/8/2017; Risch, James E. [R-ID]—5/25/2017* Cosponsor(s): Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—5/22/2017*

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for pro- A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under Depart- high technology education pilot program, and for other purposes. ment of Veterans Affairs Post–9/11 Educational Assistance Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national tests, and S. 1279 May 25, 2017 for other purposes. Sponsor: Crapo, Mike [R-ID] S. 1198 May 22, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Risch, James E. [R-ID]—6/29/2017

Sponsor: Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish health care Cosponsor(s): Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—11/7/2017; Nelson, from the Department of Veterans Affairs through the use of non- Bill [D-FL]—8/3/2017; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—5/22/2017* Department health care providers, and for other purposes.

A bill to protect individuals who are eligible for increased pension S. 1282 May 25, 2017 under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, Sponsor: Daines, Steve [R-MT] predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices, and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/25/2017*

S. 1209 May 23, 2017 A bill to redesignate certain clinics of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Montana. Sponsor: Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—5/23/2017*; Cotton, Tom [R-AR]—5/23/2017*; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]—5/23/2017* S. 1319 June 8, 2017

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and for other Cosponsor(s): Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]—9/27/2017 purposes. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a S. 1218 May 24, 2017 continuing medical education program for non-Department of Vet- erans Affairs medical professionals who treat veterans to increase Sponsor(s): Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND] knowledge and recognition of medical conditions common to vet- Cosponsor(s): Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—1/10/2018; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. erans, and for other purposes. [D-NY]—11/7/2017; Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]—5/24/2017*; Klo- buchar, Amy [D-MN]—7/31/2017; Risch, James E. [R-ID]—1/19/ S. 1325 June 8, 2017 2018; Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]—5/24/2017* Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] A bill to promote Federal employment for veterans, and for other Cosponsor(s): Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—6/8/2017*; Hassan, Margaret purposes. Wood [D-NH]—6/8/2017*; Kaine, Tim [D-VA]—6/8/2017*; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—6/8/2017*; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—6/ S. 1261 May 25, 2017 8/2017*; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—7/10/2017

Sponsor: Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire, recruit, and train A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay the reasonable costs of urgent care employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other provided to certain veterans, to establish cost-sharing amounts for purposes. veterans receiving care at an emergency room of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1330 June 8, 2017

S. 1266 May 25, 2017 Sponsor: Rounds, Mike [R-SD] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—6/8/2017*; Warren, Eliza- Sponsor: Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] beth [D-MA]—6/26/2017 Cosponsor(s): Lankford, James [R-OK]—5/25/2017*; Nelson, Bill [D- FL]—9/12/2017; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—9/12/2017

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S. 1330—Continued S. 1467 June 28, 2017

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize a dependent Sponsor: Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] to transfer entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assistance in cases Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—6/28/2017*; Coons, in which the dependent received the transfer of such entitlement Christopher A. [D-DE]—6/28/2017*; Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]— to assistance from an individual who subsequently died, and for 6/28/2017*; Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]—6/28/2017*; Franken, Al other purposes. [D-MN]—6/28/2017*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—6/28/2017*; Mur- phy, Christopher [D-CT]—6/28/2017*; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—6/28/ S. 1356 June 14, 2017 2017*; Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—6/28/2017*

Sponsor: Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants Cosponsor(s): Cornyn, John [R-TX]—6/14/2017*; Heinrich, Martin to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in orthotics [D-NM]—7/18/2017 and prosthetics, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use S. 1473 June 29, 2017 of Post–9/11 Educational Assistance to pursue independent study programs at certain educational institutions that are not institutions Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR] of higher learning, and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT]—6/29/2017*

S. 1362 June 15, 2017 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five- year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consolidate certain eligibility tiers under the Post–9/11 Educational Assistance Program S. 1477 June 29, 2017 of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] S. 1424 June 22, 2017 A bill to prohibit the use of official time for labor organizing activities Sponsor: Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs unless all Cosponsor(s): Daines, Steve [R-MT]—6/22/2017*; Moran, Jerry [R- veterans seeking hospital care or medical services from the Depart- KS]—6/22/2017*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—6/22/2017* ment are able to schedule their appointments within the wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. A bill to apply the provisions of title 5, United States Code, related to veterans’ preference to the Federal Aviation Administration per- S. 1489 June 29, 2017 sonnel management system, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] S. 1449 June 27, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—6/29/2017*; Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]—6/29/2017*; Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]—6/29/2017*; Sponsor: Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] Heller, Dean [R-NV]—6/29/2017*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—7/ Cosponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT]—6/27/2017* 10/2017; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—6/29/2017*; Murphy, Chris- topher [D-CT]—6/29/2017*; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—6/29/2017*; Stabe- A bill to authorize payment by the Department of Veterans Affairs now, Debbie [D-MI]—7/10/2017; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—6/29/2017*; for the costs associated with training and supervision of medical Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—6/29/2017*; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]— residents and interns at certain facilities that are not Department 6/29/2017*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—6/29/2017*; Young, Todd C. facilities, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry [R-IN]—6/29/2017* out a pilot program to establish or affiliate with residency programs at facilities operated by Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and the A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States Code, to Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief for vet- erans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. S. 1452 June 28, 2017 S. 1526 July 11, 2017 Sponsor: Cruz, Ted [R-TX] Cosponsor(s): Cornyn, John [R-TX]—6/28/2017*; Rubio, Marco [R- Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] FL]—6/28/2017*; Young, Todd C. [R-IN]—6/28/2017* Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—7/11/2017*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—7/11/2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—7/11/ A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish within 2017*; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—7/11/2017*; King, Angus S., the Office of the Under Secretary for Health of the Department Jr. [I-ME]—7/11/2017*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—7/11/2017*; Nel- of Veterans Affairs the position of Chief Information Officer of son, Bill [D-FL]—7/20/2017; Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—7/17/2017; the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—7/11/2017*

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S. 1526—Continued Moore [R-WV]—7/20/2017*; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]—7/20/ 2017*; Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—7/27/2017; Cassidy, Bill [R- A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs LA]—7/20/2017*; Cochran, Thad [R-MS]—7/26/2017; Collins, to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other Susan M. [R-ME]—7/20/2017*; Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]— purposes. 7/26/2017; Cornyn, John [R-TX]—7/20/2017*; Cortez Masto, Cath- erine [D-NV]—8/2/2017; Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—7/20/2017*; Daines, S. 1550 July 13, 2017 Steve [R-MT]—7/20/2017*; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]—7/20/2017*; Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]—7/20/2017*; Feinstein, Dianne [D- Sponsor: Strange, Luther [R-AL] CA]—7/26/2017; Fischer, Deb [R-NE]—7/20/2017*; Franken, Al Cosponsor(s): Cotton, Tom [R-AR]—7/13/2017*; Inhofe, James M. [D-MN]—7/20/2017*; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—7/25/2017; [R-OK]—7/13/2017*; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—7/13/2017* Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]—7/31/2017; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]— A bill to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs 7/25/2017; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—7/20/2017*; Heinrich, to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department Martin [D-NM]—7/20/2017*; Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]—7/20/ of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 2017*; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—7/20/2017*; Hirono, Mazie K. [D- HI]—7/20/2017*; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]—7/20/2017*; Kaine, S. 1555 July 13, 2017 Tim [D-VA]—7/20/2017*; Kennedy, John [R-LA]—7/24/2017; Klo- buchar, Amy [D-MN]—7/20/2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]— Sponsor: Tillis, Thom [R-NC] 7/20/2017*; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]—7/26/2017; McCain, John Cosponsor(s): Kaine, Tim [D-VA]—7/13/2017* [R-AZ]—7/26/2017; McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—7/20/2017*; Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]—7/25/2017; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—8/ A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the adminis- 1/2017; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—7/20/2017*; Murkowski, Lisa [R- tration of Post–9/11 Educational Assistance by the Department of AK]—7/24/2017; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—7/20/2017*; Nelson, Bill Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. [D-FL]—7/20/2017*; Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—7/20/2017*; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—8/1/2017; Roberts, Pat [R-KS]—7/20/2017*; Rounds, S. 1566 July 13, 2017 Mike [R-SD]—7/20/2017*; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—7/20/2017*; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]—8/2/2017; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]— Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] 7/20/2017*; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]—7/20/2017*; Strange, Lu- Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—7/13/2017*; Franken, Al [D- ther [R-AL]—7/31/2017; Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]—7/20/2017*; MN]—7/13/2017*; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—7/13/2017*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—7/20/2017*; Thune, John [R-SD]—7/27/2017 Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—7/13/2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D- WV]—7/13/2017*; Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—7/13/2017* Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—7/20/2017*; Udall, Tom [D-NM]—7/20/ 2017*; Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—7/26/2017; Warner, Mark R. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility [D-VA]—7/25/2017; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—7/20/2017*; for mental health services from the Department of Veterans Affairs Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—7/27/2017; Wicker, Roger F. [R- to include members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, MS]—7/27/2017 and for other purposes. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improve- S. 1567 July 13, 2017 ments in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Donnelly, Joe [D-IN] Cosponsor(s): Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—7/13/2017* S. 1611 July 20, 2017

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority Sponsor: Hoeven, John [R-ND] of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient Cosponsor(s): Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]—11/7/2017; Rounds, Mike [R- information to state controlled substance monitoring programs, and SD]—7/20/2017* for other purposes. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the Secretary S. 1596 July 20, 2017 of Veterans Affairs to enter into certain agreements with non- Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers if the Sec- Sponsor: Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] retary is not feasibly able to provide health care in facilities of Cosponsor(s): Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—5/9/2018; Crapo, Mike [R- the Department or through contracts or sharing agreements, and ID]—4/26/2018; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—7/20/2017*; Shaheen, for other purposes. Jeanne [D-NH]—5/9/2018

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase certain S. 1619 July 24, 2017 funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] S. 1598 July 20, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—7/25/2017; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—7/31/2017; Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]—7/24/ Sponsor: Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] 2017*; Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]—7/27/2017 Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—7/26/2017; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—7/20/2017*; Blunt, Roy [R-MO]—7/20/2017*; Boozman, John [R-AR]—7/20/2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]— 7/20/2017*; Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]—7/26/2017; Capito, Shelley

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S. 1619—Continued A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require an annual report on participation in the Transition Assistance Program for A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. interest rate limitation on debt entered into during military service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate or refinance S. 1836 Sept. 19, 2017 student loans incurred before military service. Sponsor: Thune, John [R-SD] S. 1635 July 26, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Schatz, Brian [D-HI]—9/19/2017*

Sponsor: Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authority year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with serv- for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office ice-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans, and for other purposes. S. 1661 July 27, 2017 S. 1871 Sept. 27, 2017 Sponsor: Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] Cosponsor(s): Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]—7/27/2017*; Peters, Gary Sponsor: Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] C. [D-MI]—7/27/2017*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—7/27/2017*; Warren, Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—11/9/2017; Blumenthal, Elizabeth [D-MA]—7/27/2017* Richard [D-CT]—2/15/2018; Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]—5/10/ 2018; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]—12/1/2017; Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]— A bill to make permanent the extended period of protections for 10/26/2017; Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]—11/16/2017; Peters, Gary members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage C. [D-MI]—11/7/2017; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—12/12/2017; Sta- foreclosure, and eviction, and for other purposes. benow, Debbie [D-MI]—11/14/2017

S. 1723 Aug. 2, 2017 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] purposes.

A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 1873 Sept. 27, 2017 to improve health care furnished by the Department, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—11/27/2017; Blunt, Roy [R- S. 1759 Aug. 3, 2017 MO]—9/27/2017*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—11/28/2017; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—1/10/2018; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]— Sponsor: Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] 1/23/2018; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—12/21/2017; Rounds, Mike [R- Cosponsor(s): Boozman, John [R-AR]—8/3/2017*; Heller, Dean [R- SD]—11/28/2017; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—1/8/2018; Wicker, NV]—1/30/2018 Roger F. [R-MS]—11/27/2017

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authorities A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and S. 1775 Sept. 7, 2017 for other purposes.

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] S. 1881 Sept. 28, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Murray, Patty [D-WA]—9/7/2017* Sponsor: Ernst, Joni [R-IA] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent Cosponsor(s): Cornyn, John [R-TX]—9/28/2017*; Grassley, Chuck [R- the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport indi- IA]—9/28/2017*; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—9/28/2017* viduals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treat- A bill to expand eligibility for health care under the Veterans Access, ment, and care, and for other purposes. Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to include certain veterans seeking mental health care, and for other purposes. S. 1789 Sept. 11, 2017 S. 1936 Oct. 5, 2017 Sponsor: Rounds, Mike [R-SD] Cosponsor(s): Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]—9/11/2017*; Warren, Eliza- Sponsor: Cotton, Tom [R-AR] beth [D-MA]—9/11/2017* Cosponsor(s): Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—11/7/2017; Rounds, Mike [R- SD]—11/9/2017; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—10/5/2017*

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S. 1936—Continued A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the thresholds by which medical facility projects and medical facility leases of A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the the Department of Veterans Affairs are considered major medical designation of State approving agencies for multi-State apprentice- facility projects and major medical facility leases, respectively, and ship programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs for other purposes. of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2063 Nov. 2, 2017 S. 1951 Oct. 5, 2017 Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Sponsor: Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—11/2/2017*

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress program to award grants to nonprofit veterans service organizations certain documents relating to the Electronic Health Record Mod- to upgrade the community facilities of such organizations. ernization Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

S. 1952 Oct. 5, 2017 S. 2097 Nov. 8, 2017

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Kaine, Tim [D-VA]—10/5/2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D- Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—11/8/2017*; Heller, Dean WV]—10/5/2017*; McCain, John [R-AZ]—10/5/2017* [R-NV]—11/8/2017*

A bill to improve oversight and accountability of the financial proc- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the adminis- esses of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. tration of State homes furnishing care to veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other S. 1990 Oct. 19, 2017 purposes.

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] S. 2105 Nov. 8, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—4/11/2018; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—10/19/2017*; Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]— Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR] 12/19/2017; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—10/19/2017*; Van Hollen, Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—4/12/2018; Blumenthal, Chris [D-MD]—12/6/2017 Richard [D-CT]—3/1/2018; Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—1/23/2018; Don- nelly, Joe [D-IN]—11/8/2017*; Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]—3/1/ A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amounts 2018; Heller, Dean [R-NV]—12/21/2017; Menendez, Robert [D- payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs for dependency NJ]—1/17/2018; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—1/17/2018; Rubio, Marco and indemnity compensation, to modify the requirements for de- [R-FL]—4/26/2018; Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—1/17/2018; War- pendency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain vet- ren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—12/20/2017 erans rated totally disabled at the time of death, and for other purposes. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed S. 2038 Oct. 31, 2017 Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Moran, Jerry [R-KS] S. 2107 Nov. 9, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—10/31/2017*; Blunt, Roy [R-MO]—11/27/2017; Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]—11/8/2017; Brown, Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] Sherrod [D-OH]—10/31/2017*; Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—10/31/ Cosponsor(s): Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]—11/14/2017; Collins, Susan M. 2017*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—3/5/2018; Menendez, Robert [R-ME]—12/12/2017; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—11/9/2017*; [D-NJ]—4/18/2018; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—10/31/2017*; Warren, Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—1/30/2018 Elizabeth [D-MA]—12/13/2017; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—10/31/2017* A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Under A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presump- Secretary of Health to report major adverse personnel actions in- tion of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in , volving certain health care employees to the National Practitioner and for other purposes. Data Bank and to applicable State licensing boards, and for other purposes. S. 2058 Nov. 1, 2017 S. 2110 Nov. 9, 2017 Sponsor: Wyden, Ron [D-OR] Cosponsor(s): Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—11/1/2017* Sponsor: McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]

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S. 2110—Continued Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—11/15/2017*; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]— 11/15/2017*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—11/15/2017* A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs covenants A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish proc- not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Health Ad- esses to ensure that non-Department of Veterans Affairs health ministration personnel, and for other purposes. care providers are using safe practices in prescribing opioids to veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for S. 2111 Nov. 9, 2017 other purposes.

Sponsor: Daines, Steve [R-MT] S. 2168 Nov. 28, 2017 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the treatment of applications for projects to construct new State homes, and Sponsor: Gardner, Cory [R-CO] for other purposes. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability S. 2112 Nov. 9, 2017 Act of 2014 to include in the Veterans Choice Program all veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Sponsor: Ernst, Joni [R-IA] Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—11/9/2017* S. 2174 Nov. 30, 2017 A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to improve the treatment at non-Department of Vet- Sponsor: Young, Todd C. [R-IN] erans Affairs facilities of veterans who are victims of military Cosponsor(s): Boozman, John [R-AR]—12/19/2017; Donnelly, Joe [D- sexual assault, and for other purposes. IN]—11/30/2017*; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—1/3/2018; Hoeven, John [R-ND]—1/25/2018; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—1/9/2018; S. 2117 Nov. 9, 2017 Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]—1/18/2018; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—3/1/ 2018; Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]—2/7/2018; Warren, Elizabeth [D- Sponsor: Nelson, Bill [D-FL] MA]—12/19/2017 Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—11/9/2017* A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand eligibility on the Veterans Crisis Line. for the TRICARE program to include certain veterans entitled to benefits under the Medicare program due to conditions or injuries incurred during service in the Armed Forces and to waive the S. 2184 Dec. 1, 2017 Medicare part B late enrollment penalty for such veterans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: McCain, John [R-AZ] Cosponsor(s): Burr, Richard [R-NC]—12/13/2017; Ernst, Joni [R- S. 2119 Nov. 13, 2017 IA]—2/15/2018; Moran, Jerry [R-KS]—12/1/2017*

Sponsor: Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans’ Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—11/13/2017*; Brown, health care benefits, and for other purposes. Sherrod [D-OH]—11/13/2017*; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]—11/ 13/2017*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—11/13/2017*; Reed, Jack [D- S. 2193 Dec. 5, 2017 RI]—11/13/2017*; Wyden, Ron [D-OR]—11/13/2017* Sponsor: Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other An original bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve purposes. health care for veterans, and for other purposes.

S. 2131 Nov. 15, 2017 S. 2239 Dec. 14, 2017

Sponsor: Murray, Patty [D-WA] Sponsor: Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] Cosponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT]—11/15/2017* A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary Act of 2014 to improve the scheduling of appointments, the ac- of Veterans Affairs to furnish medically necessary transportation countability of third party administrators, and payment to providers for newborn children of certain women veterans, and for other under such Act, and for other purposes. purposes.

S. 2134 Nov. 15, 2017 S. 2246 Dec. 19, 2017

Sponsor: Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] Sponsor: Nelson, Bill [D-FL] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—11/15/2017*; Brown, Cosponsor(s): Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—12/19/2017* Sherrod [D-OH]—11/15/2017*; Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]— 11/15/2017*; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—11/30/2017;

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S. 2246—Continued [R-KS]—2/26/2018; Schatz, Brian [D-HI]—1/11/2018*; Scott, Tim [R-SC]—1/11/2018*; Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]—1/11/2018*; Tester, A bill to designate the health care center of the Department of Vet- Jon [D-MT]—1/11/2018*; Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—1/11/2018*; erans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest I. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—1/11/2018* ‘‘Boots’’ Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect veterans S. 2247 Dec. 19, 2017 from predatory lending, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] S. 2336 Jan. 24, 2018 Cosponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT]—12/19/2017* Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a con- sistent eligibility date for provision of Department of Veterans A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a Affairs memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and pilot program on providing intensive community care coordination dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable, and and supportive services to veteran families who lack adequate ac- for other purposes. cess to services, and for other purposes.

S. 2248 Dec. 19, 2017 S. 2341 Jan. 25, 2018

Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Sponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Heller, Dean [R-NV]—12/19/2017*; Udall, Tom [D- Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—1/25/2018*; Boozman, NM]—12/19/2017* John [R-AR]—1/29/2018; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—1/25/2018*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—2/12/2018; Reed, Jack [D-RI]—2/26/ A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary 2018; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—2/13/2018; Stabenow, Debbie [D- of Veterans Affairs to provide certain burial benefits for spouses MI]—5/9/2018; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—4/9/2018; Wyden, Ron and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries, and [D-OR]—2/27/2018 for other purposes. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing S. 2280 Jan. 4, 2018 of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recover Sponsor: Portman, Rob [R-OH] overpayments made by the Department and other amounts owed Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—1/4/2018* by veterans to the United States, to improve the due process ac- corded veterans with respect to such recovery, and for other pur- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure the Secretary poses. of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries, and for other purposes. S. 2356 Jan. 30, 2018 S. 2288 Jan. 10, 2018 Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Sponsor: Cruz, Ted [R-TX] Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—2/5/2018; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—1/30/2018*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—1/30/2018*; Sand- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary ers, Bernard [I-VT]—1/30/2018*; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]—3/ of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to Congress relating 13/2018 to the use of official time by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to limit the instances in which official time may A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address staffing be granted for certain purposes to employees of the Department, and other issues at facilities, including underserved facilities, of and for other purposes. the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

S. 2294 Jan. 10, 2018 S. 2357 Jan. 30, 2018

Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] Cosponsor(s): Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—1/11/2018* Cosponsor(s): Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—2/5/2018; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—1/30/2018*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—1/30/2018*; Sand- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that individuals ers, Bernard [I-VT]—1/30/2018*; Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]—3/ may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend 13/2018 paid to the individual under the Post–9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address staffing and other issues at facilities, including underserved facilities, of S. 2304 Jan. 11, 2018 the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Tillis, Thom [R-NC] S. 2372 Feb. 5, 2018 Cosponsor(s): Burr, Richard [R-NC]—1/11/2018*; Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]—1/11/2018*; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]—1/11/2018*; Sponsor: Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—2/6/2018; Heller, Dean [R-NV]— Cosponsor(s): Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]—2/5/2018*; Daines, Steve 1/11/2018*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—1/11/2018*; Moran, Jerry [R-MT]—2/5/2018*; Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]—2/15/2018; Heller,

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S. 2372—Continued A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide payment of Medal of Honor special pension under such title to the surviving Dean [R-NV]—2/5/2018*; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—2/6/2018; Tester, spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient, and for other Jon [D-MT]—2/5/2018*; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—2/5/2018* purposes.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial S. 2541 Mar. 13, 2018 receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] Cosponsor(s): Cornyn, John [R-TX]—3/13/2018*; Kaine, Tim [D- S. 2382 Feb. 6, 2018 VA]—3/13/2018*; Kennedy, John [R-LA]—3/13/2018*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—3/13/2018* Sponsor: Tillis, Thom [R-NC] Cosponsor(s): King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]—2/6/2018* A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for require- as the servicemembers, and for other purposes. ments relating to the reassignment of Department of Veterans Af- fairs senior executive employees, and for other purposes. S. 2548 Mar. 14, 2018

S. 2386 Feb. 6, 2018 Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] Cosponsor(s): Cornyn, John [R-TX]—3/14/2018*; Rubio, Marco [R- Sponsor: Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] FL]—3/14/2018* Cosponsor(s): Cornyn, John [R-TX]—3/8/2018; Ernst, Joni [R-IA]— 2/6/2018*; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—2/6/2018* A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental health care to certain former A bill to provide additional protections for our veterans. members of the Armed Forces who are not otherwise eligible to receive such care, and for other purposes. S. 2402 Feb. 8, 2018 S. 2565 Mar. 15, 2018 Sponsor: Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] Cosponsor(s): Ernst, Joni [R-IA]—2/8/2018* Sponsor: Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] Cosponsor(s): Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—3/15/2018*; Cardin, Ben- A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the jamin L. [D-MD]—3/20/2018; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—3/ number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women 15/2018*; Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—3/15/2018*; Hirono, veterans, and for other purposes. Mazie K. [D-HI]—3/15/2018*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—3/15/ 2018*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—4/18/2018; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]— S. 2433 Feb. 15, 2018 3/15/2018*; Smith, Tina [D-MN]—3/15/2018*; Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]—3/19/2018 Sponsor: Schatz, Brian [D-HI] Cosponsor(s): Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]—2/15/2018* A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance to veterans A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, and for other in the organized military forces of the Government of the Common- purposes. wealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs administered S. 2622 Mar. 22, 2018 by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] S. 2473 Feb. 28, 2018 Cosponsor(s): Lankford, James [R-OK]—3/22/2018*; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—3/22/2018* Sponsor: Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] A bill to require directors of medical facilities of the Department A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit plans to the Secretary of Veterans of Veterans Affairs to furnish organ transplant care to veterans Affairs on how to improve such facilities, and for other purposes. at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and for other pur- poses. S. 2656 Apr. 12, 2018

S. 2485 Mar. 1, 2018 Sponsor: Young, Todd C. [R-IN] Cosponsor(s): Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—4/12/2018* Sponsor: Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

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S. 2656—Continued A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding perform- A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report biennially ance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees on actions taken to address areas of concerns that led to the inclu- of the Department of Veterans Affairs. sion of veterans health care in the High Risk List of the Govern- ment Accountability Office, and for other purposes. S. 2819 May 10, 2018

S. 2719 Apr. 19, 2018 Sponsor: Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]

Sponsor: Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on opioid Cosponsor(s): Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—4/23/2018; Hassan, Mar- prescribing rates of physicians of the Veterans Health Administra- garet Wood [D-NH]—4/24/2018; Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]—4/23/ tion and to conduct pain management training for those physicians 2018; Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—4/19/2018* with the highest rates of opioid prescribing.

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry S. 2821 May 10, 2018 to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installa- Sponsor: Smith, Tina [D-MN] tions receive information regarding such exposure, and for other Cosponsor(s): Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—5/10/2018*; Brown, Sherrod purposes. [D-OH]—5/10/2018*; Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]—5/10/2018*; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—5/10/2018*; Hirono, Mazie K. [D- S. 2748 Apr. 25, 2018 HI]—5/10/2018*; King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]—5/10/2018*; Klo- buchar, Amy [D-MN]—5/10/2018*; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—5/10/ Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] 2018*; Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/10/2018*; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]— Cosponsor(s): Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]—4/25/2018*; Rounds, 5/10/2018*; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—5/10/2018*; Wyden, Ron Mike [R-SD]—4/25/2018* [D-OR]—5/10/2018*

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require members A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the of the Armed Forces to receive additional training under the Transi- treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak tion Assistance Program, and for other purposes. Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of S. 2768 Apr. 26, 2018 Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rubio, Marco [R-FL] S. 2881 May 17, 2018 Cosponsor(s): Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]—4/26/2018* Sponsor: Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Veterans Cosponsor(s): Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]—5/23/2018; Markey, Edward Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other J. [D-MA]—6/27/2018; Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]—6/27/2018; purposes. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—7/9/2018; Cardin, Benjamin L. [D- MD]—7/10/2018; Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] –7/25/2018 S. 2796 May 7, 2018 A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the Cosponsor(s): Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]—5/7/2018* transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use the authority of the Secretary to conduct and support research on the S. 2884 May 17, 2018 efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Fischer, Deb [R-NE] S. 2799 May 8, 2018 Cosponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT]—5/17/2018*; Brown, Sherrod [D- OH]—5/17/2018*; Cornyn, John [R-TX]—5/17/2018*; Heller, Dean Sponsor: Rounds, Mike [R-SD] [R-NV]—5/17/2018*; Rubio, Marco [R-FL]—5/17/2018*; Perdue, David [R-GA]—6/11/2018; Thune, John [R-SD]—6/14/2018; War- A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve oversight ren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—8/15/2018; Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]—10/ of the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, 10/2018 and for other purposes. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a S. 2807 May 9, 2018 standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- Sponsor: Heller, Dean [R-NV] fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of Cosponsor(s): Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—5/9/2018* debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, and for other purposes.

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S. 2906 May 22, 2018 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide health care, vocational training and rehabilitation, and monetary allowance to Sponsor: Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] children suffering from spina bifida whose parents are veterans Cosponsor(s): McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]—5/22/2018*; Stabenow, who served in Thailand and were exposed to herbicide agents, Debbie [D-MI]—5/22/2018*; Kaine, Tim [D-VA]—5/22/2018*; and for other purposes. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]—5/22/2018*; Menendez, Robert [D- NJ]—5/22/2018*; Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]—5/22/2018*; Harris, S. 3184 July 7, 2018 Kamala D. [D-CA]—5/22/2018*; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—5/22/ 2018*; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—5/22/2018*; Van Hollen, Chris [D- Sponsor: Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] MD]—5/22/2018*; Murray, Patty [D-WA]—5/22/2018*; King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]—5/22/2018*; Jones, Doug [D-AL]—5/22/ A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the require- 2018*; Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]—5/22/2018*; Brown, Sherrod ments for applications for construction of State home facilities [D-OH]—5/22/2018*; Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—5/22/2018*; Dur- to increase the maximum percentage of nonveterans allowed to bin, Richard J. [D-IL]—5/22/2018*; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]— be treated at such facilities, and for other purposes. 5/22/2018*; Smith, Tina [D-MN]—5/22/2018*; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]—5/22/2018; Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]—5/23/2018; S. 3235 July 18, 2018 Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—5/23/2018; Cantwell, Maria [D- WA]—5/23/2018 Sponsor: Smith, Tina [D-MN]

A bill to establish a permanent community care program for veterans, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presump- to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the Depart- tion of service-connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hear- ing loss, and for other purposes. ment of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the Depart- ment, and for other purposes. S. 3241 July 19, 2018 S. 3089 June 19, 2018 Sponsor: Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] Sponsor: Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] Cosponsor(s): Portman, Rob [R-OH]—7/19/2018; Fischer, Deb [R- NE]—7/19/2018; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—7/19/2018; Jones, Doug [D- Cosponsor(s): Tester, Jon [D-MT]—6/19/2018*; Moran, Jerry [R- AL]—7/19/2018; Toomey, Pat [R-PA]—7/25/2018; Brown, Sherrod KS]—6/19/2018*; Boozman, John [R-AR]—6/19/2018*; Heller, [D-OH]—7/25/2018; Cotton, Tom [R-AR]—8/1/2018; Reed, Jack Dean [R-NV]—6/19/2018*; Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]—6/19/2018*; [D-RI]—8/1/2018; Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]—10/11/2018; Mur- Rounds, Mike [R-SD]—6/19/2018*; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—6/19/ kowski, Lisa [R-AK]—10/11/2018; Hoeven, John [R-ND]—11/14/ 2018*; Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]—6/19/2018*; Murray, Patty [D- 2018 WA]—6/19/2018*; Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]—6/19/2018*; Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]—6/19/2018*; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—6/19/ A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide 2018*; Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—6/19/2018*; Manchin, Joe, III for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when [D-WV]—6/19/2018*; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—8/15/2018; the lessee dies while in military service. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—9/24/2018 S. 3269 July 25, 2018 A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected dis- Sponsor: Tester, Jon [D-MT] abilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation Cosponsor(s): Udall, Tom [D-NM]—7/25/2018*; Sullivan, Dan [R- for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- AK]—7/25/2018*; Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]—8/1/2018; Warren, poses. Elizabeth [D-MA]—8/15/2018

S. 3130 June 25, 2018 A bill to establish the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Com- mittee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] Cosponsor(s): Boozman, John [R-AR]—6/25/2018; Tester, Jon [D- S. 3302 July 31, 2018 MT]—6/25/2018; Lankford, James [R-OK]—10/2/2018; Cotton, Tom [R-AR]—11/26/2018; Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]—11/29/2018 Sponsor: Boozman, John [R-AR] Cosponsor(s): Heller, Dean [R-NV]—7/31/2018; Tester, Jon [D-MT]— A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 7/31/2018 disapproval of any course of education for purposes of the edu- cational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the unless the educational institution providing the course permits indi- non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs covenants viduals to attend or participate in courses pending payment by not to compete to the appointment of physicians in the Veterans Department, and for other purposes. Health Administration, and for other purposes.

S. 3175 June 28, 2018 S. 3310 July 31, 2018

Sponsor: McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] Sponsor: Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] Cosponsor(s): Blunt, Roy [R-MO]—6/28/2018 Cosponsor(s): Crapo, Mike [R-ID]—7/31/2018

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S. 3310—Continued Cosponsor(s): Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—9/6/2018*; Wyden, Ron [D- OR]—9/6/2018*; Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]—9/6/2018*; Brown, A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to award grants to organiza- Sherrod [D-OH]—9/6/2018*; Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]—9/6/2018*; tions for the provision of transition assistance to members of the Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]—12/4/2018 Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged from the Armed Forces, and spouses of such members, and for other pur- A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a poses. program to increase efficiency in the recruitment and hiring by the Department of Veterans Affairs of health care workers that S. 3313 July 31, 2018 are undergoing separation from the Armed Forces, to create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals of the Sponsor: Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] Department, and for other purposes. Cosponsor(s): Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]—12/19/2018 S. 3419 Sept. 6, 2018 A bill to improve dental care provided to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] Cosponsor(s): Boozman, John [R-AR]—9/6/2018; Heller, Dean [R- S. 3318 Aug. 1, 2018 NV]—9/12/2018

Sponsor: Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authorities Cosponsor(s): Ernst, Joni [R-IA]—8/1/2018 relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

A bill to authorize the use of veterans educational assistance for S. 3444 Sept. 17, 2018 examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institu- tions of higher learning, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] Cosponsor(s): Kennedy, John [R-LA]—9/17/2018 S. 3328 Aug. 1, 2018 A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the De- Sponsor: Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] partment of Veterans Affairs in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as the ‘‘Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic’’. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the payment of monthly housing stipends under the Post–9/11 Veterans Edu- S. 3447 Sept. 17, 2018 cational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rounds, Mike [R-SD] S. 3355 Aug. 21, 2018 Cosponsor(s): Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]—9/17/2018; Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—11/29/2018 Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove the manifesta- of Veterans Affairs to provide information about whether edu- tion period required for the presumptions of service connection cational institutions allow individuals to stay enrolled in courses for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute of education pending receipt of educational assistance from the peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to certain herbicide Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. agents, and for other purposes. S. 3501 Sept. 26, 2018 S. 3373 Aug. 23, 2018 Sponsor: Ernst, Joni [R-IA] Sponsor: Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Cosponsor(s): Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]—9/26/2018*; Boozman, John Cosponsor(s): Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—8/23/2018; Feinstein, [R-AR]—9/26/2018; Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]—9/26/2018; Coons, Dianne [D-CA]—8/23/2018 Christopher A. [D-DE]—12/13/2018

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presump- A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into tion of service connected disability for certain veterans who served a contract or other agreement with a third party to review ap- in Palomares, Spain, and for other purposes. pointees in the Veterans Health Administration who had a license terminated for cause by a State licensing board for care or services S. 3415 Sept. 6, 2018 rendered at a non-Veterans Heath Administration facility and pro- viding individuals treated by such an appointee with notice if it Sponsor: Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] is determined that an episode of care or services to which they received was below the standard of care, and for other purposes. A bill to extend, for a period of two years, the authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Manila, S. 3507 Sept. 26, 2018 the Republic of the Philippines. Sponsor: Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] S. 3417 Sept. 6, 2018 Cosponsor(s): Heller, Dean [R-NV]—9/26/2018; Tester, Jon [D-MT]— 10/1/2018; Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]—10/1/2018; Sanders, Ber- Sponsor: Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] nard [I-VT]—10/2/2018; Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]—10/5/2018

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S. 3507—Continued S. 3683 Nov. 29, 2018

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority Sponsor: Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations pro- viding that a presumption of service connection is warranted for A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide study on the accessibility of websites of the Department of Veterans agent, and for other purposes. Affairs to individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

S. 3523 Sept. 27, 2018 S. 3690 Nov. 29, 2018

Sponsor: Cotton, Tom [R-AR] Sponsor: Lee, Mike [R-UT] Cosponsor(s): Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]—11/13/2018; Hassan, Mar- Cosponsor(s): Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]—11/29/2018 garet Wood [D-NH]—12/10/2018 A bill to designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the Major Brent Taylor Vet A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require a full military Center Outstation. honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans, and for other pur- poses. S. 3694 Nov. 29, 2018

S. 3528 Sept. 28, 2018 Sponsor: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] Cosponsor(s): Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]—11/29/2018* Sponsor: Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] A bill to designate the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs as care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve the ‘‘Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were sta- Health Care System’’. tioned at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, , and were exposed to volatile organic compounds, to provide for a S. 3729 Dec. 6, 2018 presumption of service connection for those veterans and members of the reserve components, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] Cosponsor(s): Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]—12/6/2018; King, Angus S. 3529 Sept. 28, 2018 S., Jr. [I-ME]—12/6/2018; Daines, Steve [R-MT]—12/6/2018; Mur- phy, Christopher [D-CT]—12/6/2018; Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]— Sponsor: Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] 12/6/2018; Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]—12/6/2018; Hassan, Margaret Cosponsor(s): Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]—11/13/2018 Wood [D-NH]—12/13/2018; Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]—12/19/2018

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital A bill to recognize and honor the service of individuals who served care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes. components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were sta- tioned at military installations at which they were exposed to S. 3737 Dec. 11, 2018 perfluorooctanoic acid or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to provide for a presumption of service connection for those vet- Sponsor: Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] erans and members of the reserve components, and for other pur- poses. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program using multiple prime ven- S. 3627 Nov. 14, 2018 dors, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] S. 3794 Dec. 19, 2018

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional Sponsor: Gardner, Cory [R-CO] entitlement to Post–9/11 Educational Assistance to certain veterans and members of the Armed Forces who require extra time to A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the procure- complete remedial and deficiency courses, and for other purposes. ment practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 3672 Nov. 28, 2018

Sponsor: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] Cosponsor(s): Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]—11/28/2018; Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]—11/28/2018; Smith, Tina [D-MN]—11/28/2018

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a mission statement of the Department of Veterans Affairs. * Original cosponsor.

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S. Res. 24 January 24, 2017

Sponsor: Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]

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

Jan. 24, 2017—Introduced in Senate. Jan. 24, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Isakson. Without written report. Jan. 24, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Referred to the Com- mittee on Rules and Administration.

S. Res. 205 June 28, 2017

Sponsor: Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort Custer in Augusta, Michigan

June 28, 2017—Introduced in Senate.

S. Con. Res. 12 April 4, 2017

Sponsor: Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.

Apr. 4, 2017—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

S. Res. 551 June 19, 2018

Sponsor: Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] Cosponsor(s): Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]—6/19/2018*; Tester, Jon [D- MT]—6/19/2018*; Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]—6/19/2018*; Tillis, Thom [R-NC]—6/19/2018*; Nelson, Bill [D-FL]—6/19/2018*

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of June 18 through June 22, 2018, as National GI Bill Commemoration Week.

June 19, 2018—Introduced in Senate. June 21, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. June 21, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

* Original cosponsor.

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H.R. 27 Jan. 3, 2017 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance to veterans receiv- Sponsor: Costello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6] ing certain medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Cosponsor(s): Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—1/3/2017* Affairs.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Jan. 3, 2017—Introduced in House. Veterans Affairs to retain a copy of any reprimand or admonishment Jan. 3, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. received by an employee of the Department in the permanent record July 19, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. of the employee. July 19, 2017—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. July 28, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Jan. 3, 2017—Introduced in House. Affairs. Jan. 3, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 31, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Jan. 3, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Agreed to by voice vote. Jan. 3, 2017—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to H.R. 282 Jan. 4, 2017 without objection. Jan. 4, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Sponsor: Stefanik, Elise M. [R–NY–21] to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): Franks, Trent [R–AZ–8]—3/28/2017; Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3]—3/28/2017; Calvert, Ken [R–CA–42]—3/28/2017; H.R. 28 Jan. 3, 2017 Webster, Daniel [R–FL–11]—3/28/2017; Faso, John J. [R–NY– 19]—3/28/2017; Knight, Stephen [R–CA–25]—4/5/2017; Taylor, Scott [R–VA–2]—7/12/2017; Tenney, Claudia [R–NY–22]—7/12/ Sponsor: Roe, David P. [R–TN–1] 2017; Issa, Darrell E. [R–CA–49]—7/12/2017; Carter, John R. [R– Cosponsor: None TX–31]—7/12/2017; Messer, Luke [R–IN–6]—7/24/2017

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to authorize spouses Veterans Affairs to adopt and implement a standard identification of servicemembers to elect to use the same residences as the ser- protocol for use in the tracking and procurement of biological vicemembers. implants by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Jan. 4, 2017—Introduced in House. Jan. 4, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Jan. 3, 2017—Introduced in House. July 19, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Jan. 3, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 19, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Jan. 3, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass July 24, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the bill. July 25, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Jan. 3, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Agreed to by voice vote. Jan. 3, 2017—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to H.R. 299 Jan. 5, 2017 without objection. Jan. 4, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Sponsor: Valadao, David G [R–CA–21] to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): Walz, Timothy J. [D–MN–1]—1/5/2017*; Stefanik, Elise M. [R–NY–21]—1/5/2017*; Courtney, Joe [D–CT–2]—1/5/ H.R. 95 Jan. 3, 2017 2017*; Ross, Dennis A. [R–FL–15]—1/5/2017; LoBiondo, Frank A. [R–NJ–2]—1/5/2017*; Palazzo, Steven M. [R–MS–4]—1/6/2017; Sponsor: Brownley, Julia [D–CA–26] Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—1/6/2017; Rooney, Thomas J. [R–FL– Cosponsor(s): Walz, Timothy J. [D–MN–1]—1/3/2017*; Kuster, Ann 17]—1/6/2017; Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D–MD–2]—1/6/2017; M. [D–NH–2]—1/3/2017*; Rice, Kathleen M. [D–NY–4]—1/3/ Maloney, Sean Patrick [D–NY–18]—1/6/2017; McCollum, Betty 2017*; Takano, Mark [D–CA–41]—1/3/2017*; Higgins, Brian [D– [D–MN–4]—1/6/2017; Zeldin, Lee M. [R–NY–1]—1/6/2017; Din- NY–26]—1/3/2017*; Higgins, Clay [R–LA–3]—3/29/2017; gell, Debbie [D–MI–12]—1/6/2017; DelBene, Suzan K. [D–WA– O’Rourke, Beto [D–TX–16]—3/29/2017; Gonzalez, Vicente [D– 1]—1/6/2017; DeLauro, Rosa L. [D–CT–3]—1/6/2017; Neal, Rich- TX–15]—4/17/2017; Rosen, Jacky [D–NV–3]—4/25/2017; Vela, ard E. [D–MA–1]—1/6/2017; Kildee, Daniel T. [D–MI–5]—1/6/ Filemon [D–TX–34]—6/22/2017; Cohen, Steve [D–TN–9]—6/28/ 2017; Mooney, Alexander X. [R–WV–2]—1/6/2017; Mullin, 2017; DeFazio, Peter A. [D–OR–4]—7/3/2017; Velazquez, Nydia Markwayne [R–OK–2]—1/6/2017; Curbelo, Carlos [R–FL–26]—1/ M. [D–NY–7]—7/11/2017; Beatty, Joyce [D–OH–3]—7/13/2017; 6/2017; Webster, Daniel [R–FL–11]—1/6/2017; Kuster, Ann M. Kind, Ron [D–WI–3]—7/24/2017 [D–NH–2]—1/6/2017; Knight, Stephen [R–CA–25]—1/6/2017;

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H.R. 299—Continued 1/13/2017; Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D–GA–2]—1/13/2017; Esty, Elizabeth H. [D–CT–5]—1/13/2017; Swalwell, Eric [D–CA–15]— Tsongas, Niki [D–MA–3]—1/6/2017; Slaughter, Louise McIntosh 1/13/2017; Moore, Gwen [D–WI–4]—1/24/2017; Loebsack, David [D–NY–25]—1/6/2017; Serrano, Jose E. [D–NY–15]—1/6/2017; [D–IA–2]—1/24/2017; Graves, Sam [R–MO–6]—1/24/2017; Clark, Katherine M. [D–MA–5]—1/6/2017; Kelly, Robin L. [D– Keating, William R. [D–MA–9]—1/24/2017; Jenkins, Lynn [R– IL–2]—1/6/2017; Farenthold, Blake [R–TX–27]—1/6/ KS–2]—1/24/2017; Cicilline, David N. [D–RI–1]—1/24/2017; 2017;Walorski, Jackie [R–IN–2]—1/6/2017; Rush, Bobby L. [D– Vargas, Juan [D–CA–51]—1/24/2017; Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D– IL–1]—1/6/2017; Yoder, Kevin [R–KS–3]—1/6/2017; Nunes, Devin DC–At Large]—1/24/2017; LaHood, Darin [R–IL–18]—1/24/2017; [R–CA–22]—1/6/2017; Rice, Kathleen M. [D–NY–4]—1/6/2017; Babin, Brian [R–TX–36]—1/24/2017; Sherman, Brad [D–CA–30]— Kelly, Mike [R–PA–3]—1/6/2017; Bilirakis, Gus M. [R–FL–12]— 1/24/2017; Faso, John J. [R–NY–19]—1/24/2017; Huizenga, Bill 1/6/2017; DeFazio, Peter A. [D–OR–4]—1/6/2017; Napolitano, [R–MI–2]—1/24/2017; Lucas, Frank D. [R–OK–3]—1/24/2017; Grace F. [D–CA–32]—1/6/2017; Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3]— Gutierrez, Luis V. [D–IL–4]—1/24/2017; Upton, Fred [R–MI–6]— 1/6/2017; Peters, Scott H. [D–CA–52]—1/6/2017; Himes, James 1/24/2017; Rouzer, David [R–NC–7]—1/24/2017; Quigley, Mike A. [D–CT–4]—1/6/2017; Beatty, Joyce [D–OH–3]—1/6/2017; Lan- [D–IL–5]—1/24/2017; Fortenberry, Jeff [R–NE–1]—1/24/2017; gevin, James R. [D–RI–2]—1/6/2017; Meehan, Patrick [R–PA–7]— Lowey, Nita M. [D–NY–17]—1/24/2017; Smith, Adam [D–WA– 1/6/2017; Larsen, Rick [D–WA–2]—1/6/2017; Moulton, Seth [D– 9]—1/24/2017; Bishop, Mike [R–MI–8]—1/24/2017; Crawford, Eric MA–6]—1/6/2017; Massie, Thomas [R–KY–4]—1/6/2017; Welch, A. ‘‘Rick’’ [R–AR–1]—2/2/2017; Mast, Brian J. [R–FL–18]—2/ Peter [D–VT–At Large]—1/6/2017; Gallego, Ruben [D–AZ–7]— 2/2017; Wittman, Robert J. [R–VA–1]—2/2/2017; Gibbs, Bob [R– 1/6/2017; Joyce, David P. [R–OH–14]—1/6/2017; Frankel, Lois OH–7]—2/2/2017; Paulsen, Erik [R–MN–3]—2/2/2017; Soto, [D–FL–21]—1/6/2017; Thompson, Glenn [R–PA–5]—1/9/2017; Darren [D–FL–9]—2/2/2017; Lieu, Ted [D–CA–33]—2/2/2017; Garamendi, John [D–CA–3]—1/9/2017; Sensenbrenner, F. James, Hastings, Alcee L. [D–FL–20]—2/2/2017; Kennedy, Joseph P., III Jr. [R–WI–5]—1/9/2017; Delaney, John K. [D–MD–6]—1/9/2017; [D–MA–4]—2/2/2017; Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D–CA–40]—2/2/ LaMalfa, Doug [R–CA–1]—1/9/2017; King, Peter T. [R–NY–2]— 2017; Amodei, Mark E. [R–NV–2]—2/2/2017; Bergman, Jack [R– 1/9/2017; Comstock, Barbara [R–VA–10]—1/9/2017; Bordallo, MI–1]—2/6/2017; Gaetz, Matt [R–FL–1]—2/6/2017; Gallagher, Madeleine Z. [D–GU–At Large]—1/9/2017; Costello, Ryan A. [R– Mike [R–WI–8]—2/6/2017; Renacci, James B. [R–OH–16]—2/6/ PA–6]—1/9/2017; Barletta, Lou [R–PA–11]—1/9/2017; Brownley, 2017; Smith, Christopher H. [R–NJ–4]—2/6/2017; Sarbanes, John Julia [D–CA–26]—1/9/2017; Heck, Denny [D–WA–10]—1/9/2017; P. [D–MD–3]—2/6/2017; Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R–TX–14]—2/ Marino, Tom [R–PA–10]—1/9/2017; Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D– 6/2017; Kilmer, Derek [D–WA–6]—2/6/2017; Foster, Bill [D–IL– NM–1]—1/9/2017; Blumenauer, Earl [D–OR–3]—1/9/2017; 11]—2/6/2017; Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D–TX–30]—2/6/2017; McCaul, Michael T. [R–TX–10]—1/9/2017; Schiff, Adam B. [D– DeGette, Diana [D–CO–1]—2/6/2017; Hanabusa, Colleen [D–HI– CA–28]—1/9/2017; Johnson, Bill [R–OH–6]—1/10/2017; Byrne, 1]—2/6/2017; Bridenstine, Jim [R–OK–1]—2/6/2017; Veasey, Marc Bradley [R–AL–1]—1/10/2017; Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R–WA– A. [D–TX–33]—2/6/2017; Castro, Joaquin [D–TX–20]—2/6/2017; 3]—1/10/2017; Poe, Ted [R–TX–2]—1/10/2017; Katko, John [R– Love, Mia B. [R–UT–4]—2/6/2017; Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D–NJ– NY–24]—1/10/2017; Cramer, Kevin [R–ND–At Large]—1/10/2017; 6]—2/13/2017; Torres, Norma J. [D–CA–35]—2/13/2017; Duncan, Shea-Porter, Carol [D–NH–1]—1/10/2017; Carter, Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’ Jeff [R–SC–3]—2/13/2017; King, Steve [R–IA–4]—2/13/2017; [R–GA–1]—1/10/2017; Ryan, Tim [D–OH–13]—1/10/2017; Latta, Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R–PA–8]—2/13/2017; Poliquin, Bruce [R– Robert E. [R–OH–5]—1/10/2017; Yarmuth, John A. [D–KY–3]— ME–2]—2/13/2017; Cartwright, Matt [D–PA–17]—2/16/2017; Rice, 1/10/2017; Young, David [R–IA–3]—1/10/2017; Walberg, Tim [R– Tom [R–SC–7]—2/16/2017; Hultgren, Randy [R–IL–14]—2/16/ MI–7]—1/10/2017; Matsui, Doris O. [D–CA–6]—1/10/2017; Elli- 2017; Tenney, Claudia [R–NY–22]—2/16/2017; Turner, Michael son, Keith [D–MN–5]—1/10/2017; Hudson, Richard [R–NC–8]— R. [R–OH–10]—2/16/2017; Young, Don [R–AK–At Large]—2/16/ 1/10/2017; Guthrie, Brett [R–KY–2]—1/10/2017; Rogers, Harold 2017; Deutch, Theodore E. [D–FL–22]—2/16/2017; Blum, Rod [R– [R–KY–5]—1/10/2017; Pingree, Chellie [D–ME–1]—1/10/2017; IA–1]—2/16/2017; O’Rourke, Beto [D–TX–16]—2/16/2017; Castor, Kathy [D–FL–14]—1/10/2017; Gohmert, Louie [R–TX–1]— Rothfus, Keith J. [R–PA–12]—2/16/2017; Grothman, Glenn [R– 1/10/2017; Cardenas, Tony [D–CA–29]—1/10/2017; Davis, Susan WI–6]—2/16/2017; Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R–FL–27]—2/16/2017; A. [D–CA–53]—1/13/2017; Lowenthal, Alan S. [D–CA–47]—1/13/ Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large]—2/16/2017; Rosen, 2017; Gabbard, Tulsi [D–HI–2]—1/13/2017; Jenkins, Evan H. [R– Jacky [D–NV–3]—2/28/2017; Dunn, Neal P. [R–FL–2]—2/28/2017; WV–3]—1/13/2017; Vela, Filemon [D–TX–34]—1/13/2017; Gon- Williams, Roger [R–TX–25]—2/28/2017; Westerman, Bruce [R– zalez, Vicente [D–TX–15]—1/13/2017; Cole, Tom [R–OK–4]—1/ AR–4]—2/28/2017; Bustos, Cheri [D–IL–17]—2/28/2017; Correa, 13/2017; Boyle, Brendan F. [D–PA–13]—1/13/2017; Lance, Leon- J. Luis [D–CA–46]—2/28/2017; Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R–NY– ard [R–NJ–7]—1/13/2017; Tonko, Paul [D–NY–20]—1/13/2017; 11]—2/28/2017; Higgins, Brian [D–NY–26]—2/28/2017; Maloney, Hill, J. French [R–AR–2]—1/13/2017; Calvert, Ken [R–CA–42]— Carolyn B. [D–NY–12]—2/28/2017; Aguilar, Pete [D–CA–31]— 1/13/2017; McKinley, David B. [R–WV–1]—1/13/2017; Green, 2/28/2017; Ruiz, Raul [D–CA–36]—2/28/2017; Noem, Kristi L. Gene [D–TX–29]—1/13/2017; Connolly, Gerald E. [D–VA–11]— [R–SD–At Large]—2/28/2017; Scott, David [D–GA–13]—2/28/ 1/13/2017; Rohrabacher, Dana [R–CA–48]—1/13/2017; McGovern, 2017; Rutherford, John H. [R–FL–4]—3/7/2017; Nolan, Richard James P. [D–MA–2]—1/13/2017; Bonamici, Suzanne [D–OR–1]— M. [D–MN–8]—3/7/2017; Roby, Martha [R–AL–2]—3/7/2017; 1/13/2017; Pocan, Mark [D–WI–2]—1/13/2017; Scott, Robert C. Adams, Alma S. [D–NC–12]—3/7/2017; Yoho, Ted S. [R–FL– ‘‘Bobby’’ [D–VA–3]—1/13/2017; Larson, John B. [D–CT–1]—1/ 3]—3/7/2017; Suozzi, Thomas R. [D–NY–3]—3/7/2017; 13/2017; Olson, Pete [R–TX–22]—1/13/2017; Duffy, Sean P. [R– Gottheimer, Josh [D–NJ–5]—3/7/2017; Thompson, Mike [D–CA– WI–7]—1/13/2017; Costa, Jim [D–CA–16]—1/13/2017; Kind, Ron 5]—3/7/2017; Hartzler, Vicky [R–MO–4]—3/7/2017; Lofgren, Zoe [D–WI–3]—1/13/2017; MacArthur, Thomas [R–NJ–3]—1/13/2017; [D–CA–19]—3/7/2017; Tiberi, Patrick J. [R–OH–12]—3/7/2017; Meng, Grace [D–NY–6]—1/13/2017; Bishop, Rob [R–UT–1]—1/ Tipton, Scott R. [R–CO–3]—3/7/2017; Murphy, Stephanie N. [D– 13/2017; Sires, Albio [D–NJ–8]—1/13/2017; Perlmutter, Ed [D– FL–7]—3/7/2017; Harper, Gregg [R–MS–3]—3/7/2017; Radewagen, CO–7]—1/13/2017; Chu, Judy [D–CA–27]—1/13/2017; Sanchez, Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS–At Large]—3/10/2017; Watson Linda T. [D–CA–38]—1/13/2017; Griffith, H. Morgan [R–VA–9]— Coleman, Bonnie [D–NJ–12]—3/10/2017; Cook, Paul [R–CA–8]—

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H.R. 299—Continued 2/6/2018; Bass, Karen [D–CA–37]—2/23/2018; Collins, Chris [R– NY–27]—3/6/2018; Goodlatte, Bob [R–VA–6]—3/8/2018; Aderholt, 3/10/2017; Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank,’’ Jr. [D–GA–4]—3/10/2017; Robert B. [R–AL–4]—3/8/2018; Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D–NY–8]— Lynch, Stephen F. [D–MA–8]—3/10/2017; Marshall, Roger W. [R– 3/19/2018; Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D–VA–8]—4/5/2018; Black, KS–1]—3/16/2017; Smith, Jason [R–MO–8]—3/16/2017; Sablan, Diane [R–TN–6]—4/17/2018; Sessions, Pete [R–TX–32]—5/17/ Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D–MP–At Large]—3/16/2017; Davis, 2018 Rodney [R–IL–13]—3/16/2017; Taylor, Scott [R–VA–2]—3/16/ 2017; Issa, Darrell E. [R–CA–49]—3/21/2017; Newhouse, Dan [R– To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating WA–4]—3/21/2017; Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D–DE–At Large]—3/ to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity 21/2017; Demings, Val Butler [D–FL–10]—3/21/2017; Takano, of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Mark [D–CA–41]—3/21/2017; Butterfield, G. K. [D–NC–1]—3/21/ 2017; Perry, Scott [R–PA–4]—3/21/2017; Capuano, Michael E. [D– Jan. 5, 2017—Introduced in House. MA–7]—3/24/2017; Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D–CA–44]—3/24/ May 18, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ 2017; Crist, Charlie [D–FL–13]—3/24/2017; Lawson, Al, Jr. [D– Affairs. H. Rept. 115–680. FL–5]—3/24/2017; Richmond, Cedric L. [D–LA–2]—3/24/2017; June 25, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend Clarke, Yvette D. [D–NY–9]—3/29/2017; Schrader, Kurt [D–OR– the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas 5]—3/29/2017; DeSantis, Ron [R–FL–6]—3/29/2017; Carter, John and Nays: (2/3 required): 382–0. R. [R–TX–31]—3/29/2017; DeSaulnier, Mark [D–CA–11]—3/29/ 2017; Peterson, Collin C. [D–MN–7]—3/29/2017; Price, David E. H.R. 467 Jan. 12, 2017 [D–NC–4]—3/29/2017; Schneider, Bradley Scott [D–IL–10]—3/29/ Sponsor: Walorski, Jackie [R–IN–2] 2017; Lujan, Ben Ray [D–NM–3]—3/29/2017; Kaptur, Marcy [D– Cosponsor(s): Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—5/22/2017; Young, David OH–9]—4/3/2017; Brady, Robert A. [D–PA–1]—4/3/2017; Jackson [R–IA–3]—5/22/2017 Lee, Sheila [D–TX–18]—4/3/2017; Meeks, Gregory W. [D–NY– 5]—4/3/2017; Walden, Greg [R–OR–2]—4/3/2017; Schakowsky, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each medical Janice D. [D–IL–9]—4/3/2017; Posey, Bill [R–FL–8]—4/6/2017; facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs complies with re- O’Halleran, Tom [D–AZ–1]—4/6/2017; Smucker, Lloyd [R–PA– quirements relating to scheduling veterans for health care appoint- 16]—4/6/2017; Buchanan, Vern [R–FL–16]—4/14/2017; Cohen, ments, to improve the uniform application of directives of the Steve [D–TN–9]—4/14/2017; Grijalva, Raul M. [D–AZ–3]—4/14/ Department, and for other purposes. 2017; McSally, Martha [R–AZ–2]—4/14/2017; Simpson, Michael K. [R–ID–2]—4/28/2017; Engel, Eliot L. [D–NY–16]—5/3/2017; Jan. 12, 2017—Introduced in House. Raskin, Jamie [D–MD–8]—5/3/2017; Bacon, Don [R–NE–2]—5/ Jan. 12, 2017—Referred to House Veterans’ Affairs 3/2017; Conyers, John, Jr. [D–MI–13]—5/3/2017; Crowley, Joseph May 17, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. [D–NY–14]—5/3/2017; Brooks, Susan W. [R–IN–5]—5/3/2017; May 17, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Brown, Anthony G. [D–MD–4]—5/17/2017; Kihuen, Ruben J. [D– May 23, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. NV–4]—5/17/2017; Carson, Andre [D–IN–7]—5/17/2017; Stivers, May 25, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Steve [R–OH–15]—5/17/2017; Eshoo, Anna G. [D–CA–18]—5/17/ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2017; Stewart, Chris [R–UT–2]—5/22/2017; Reed, Tom [R–NY– 23]—5/22/2017; Evans, Dwight [D–PA–2]—5/24/2017; Payne, H.R. 512 Jan. 12, 2017 Donald M., Jr. [D–NJ–10]—5/24/2017; Jordan, Jim [R–OH–4]— 5/24/2017; Velazquez, Nydia M. [D–NY–7]—6/7/2017; Norcross, Sponsor: Yoho, Ted S. [R–FL–3] Donald [D–NJ–1]—6/7/2017; Granger, Kay [R–TX–12]—6/15/ Cosponsor(s): Davis, Rodney [R–IL–13]—1/12/2017*; Sinema, 2017; Dent, Charles W. [R–PA–15]—6/20/2017; Graves, Garret Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—1/12/2017*; Delaney, John K. [D–MD–6]— [R–LA–6]—6/22/2017; McEachin, A. Donald [D–VA–4]—6/29/ 1/12/2017*; Babin, Brian [R–TX–36]—1/12/2017*; Bishop, Mike 2017; Carbajal, Salud O. [D–CA–24]—7/13/2017; Brat, Dave [R– [R–MI–8]—1/12/2017*; Blackburn, Marsha [R–TN–7]—1/12/ VA–7]—7/13/2017; Sewell, Terri A. [D–AL–7]—7/13/2017; Mur- 2017*; Costa, Jim [D–CA–16]—1/12/2017*; Davidson, Warren [R– phy, Tim [R–PA–18]—7/13/2017; Doyle, Michael F. [D–PA–14]— OH–8]—1/12/2017*; DesJarlais, Scott [R–TN–4]—1/12/2017*; Din- 7/26/2017; Speier, Jackie [D–CA–14]—7/26/2017; McMorris Rod- gell, Debbie [D–MI–12]—1/12/2017*; Flores, Bill [R–TX–17]— gers, Cathy [R–WA–5]—7/26/2017; Amash, Justin [R–MI–3]—8/ 1/12/2017*; Franks, Trent [R–AZ–8]—1/12/2017*; Gibbs, Bob [R– 4/2017; Lewis, John [D–GA–5]—8/18/2017; Messer, Luke [R–IN– OH–7]—1/12/2017*; Gohmert, Louie [R–TX–1]—1/12/2017*; 6]—8/18/2017; Cummings, Elijah E. [D–MD–7]—9/7/2017; Estes, Gosar, Paul A. [R–AZ–4]—1/12/2017*; Harris, Andy [R–MD–1]— Ron [R–KS–4]—9/12/2017; Norman, Ralph [R–SC–5]—9/18/2017; 1/12/2017*; Hill, J. French [R–AR–2]—1/12/2017*; Jones, Walter Reichert, David G. [R–WA–8]—9/25/2017; Green, Al [D–TX–9]— B., Jr. [R–NC–3]—1/12/2017*; Joyce, David P. [R–OH–14]—1/ 9/25/2017; Denham, Jeff [R–CA–10]—9/27/2017; Panetta, Jimmy 12/2017*; King, Steve [R–IA–4]—1/12/2017*; Shea-Porter, Carol [D–CA–20] 10/2/2017; Waters, Maxine [D–CA–43] 10/4/2017; Ros- [D–NH–1]—1/12/2017*; Roskam, Peter J. [R–IL–6]—1/12/2017*; kam, Peter J. [R–IL–6] 10/4/2017; Espaillat, Adriano [D–NY–13]— Mast, Brian J. [R–FL–18]—1/12/2017*; Young, David [R–IA–3]— 10/12/2017; Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D–NJ–9] 10/12/2017; Garrett, Thom- 1/12/2017*; Nolan, Richard M. [D–MN–8]—1/12/2017*; Rogers, as A., Jr. [R–VA–5] 10/19/2017; Kinzinger, Adam [R–IL–16] 10/ Harold [R–KY–5]—1/12/2017*; McSally, Martha [R–AZ–2]—1/12/ 19/2017; Khanna, Ro [D–CA–17] 10/23/2017; Polis, Jared [D–CO– 2017*; Buchanan, Vern [R–FL–16]—1/12/2017*; Crowley, Joseph 2] 10/24/2017; Lipinski, Daniel [D–IL–3]—10/25/2017; [D–NY–14]—1/12/2017*; Cardenas, Tony [D–CA–29]—1/12/ Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D–IL–8] 10/31/2017; Gosar, Paul A. [R– 2017*; Bacon, Don [R–NE–2]—1/12/2017*; Comstock, Barbara AZ–4] 10/31/2017; Fudge, Marcia L. [D–OH–11] 10/31/2017; [R–VA–10]—1/12/2017*; Kinzinger, Adam [R–IL–16]—1/12/ Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R–NJ–11]—11/9/2017; Titus, Dina [D– 2017*; Courtney, Joe [D–CT–2]—1/12/2017*; Bustos, Cheri [D– NV–1] 12/21/2017; Shuster, Bill [R–PA–9] 12/21/2017; Handel, IL–17]—1/12/2017*; Emmer, Tom [R–MN–6]—1/12/2017*; Reed, Karen C. [R–GA–6] 12/21/2017; McClintock, Tom [R–CA–4]— Tom [R–NY–23]—1/12/2017*; Napolitano, Grace F. [D–CA–32]—

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H.R. 512—Continued Bost, Mike [R–IL–12]—1/12/2017*; Meadows, Mark [R–NC–11]— 1/12/2017*; Duncan, Jeff [R–SC–3]—1/12/2017*; Kelly, Trent [R– 1/12/2017*; Himes, James A. [D–CT–4]—1/12/2017*; Rutherford, MS–1]—1/12/2017*; Valadao, David G. [R–CA–21]—1/12/2017*; John H. [R–FL–4]—1/12/2017*; Black, Diane [R–TN–6]—1/12/ McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R–WA–5]—1/12/2017*; Cicilline, David 2017*; Bishop, Rob [R–UT–1]—1/12/2017*; Scott, David [D–GA– N. [D–RI–1]—1/12/2017*; Schneider, Bradley Scott [D–IL–10]— 13]—1/12/2017*; Blumenauer, Earl [D–OR–3]—1/12/2017*; John- 1/12/2017*; Walberg, Tim [R–MI–7]—1/12/2017*; Swalwell, Eric son, Sam [R–TX–3]—1/12/2017*; Frankel, Lois [D–FL–21]—1/12/ [D–CA–15]—1/12/2017*; Grijalva, Raul M. [D–AZ–3]—1/12/ 2017*; Rogers, Mike D. [R–AL–3]—1/12/2017*; Wittman, Robert 2017*; Maloney, Sean Patrick [D–NY–18]—1/12/2017*; Guthrie, J. [R–VA–1]—1/12/2017*; Farenthold, Blake [R–TX–27]—1/12/ Brett [R–KY–2]—1/12/2017*; Issa, Darrell E. [R–CA–49]—1/12/ 2017*; Rice, Tom [R–SC–7]—1/12/2017*; Sablan, Gregorio Kilili 2017*; Chu, Judy [D–CA–27]—1/12/2017*; Biggs, Andy [R–AZ– Camacho [D–MP–At Large]—1/12/2017*; Jackson Lee, Sheila [D– 5]—1/12/2017*; DeSantis, Ron [R–FL–6]—1/12/2017*; Engel, Eliot TX–18]—1/12/2017*; Carter, Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’ [R–GA–1]—1/12/ L. [D–NY–16]—1/12/2017*; Torres, Norma J. [D–CA–35]—1/13/ 2017*; Beatty, Joyce [D–OH–3]—1/12/2017*; Allen, Rick W. [R– 2017; Hanabusa, Colleen [D–HI–1]—1/13/2017; Stefanik, Elise M. GA–12]—1/12/2017*; Grothman, Glenn [R–WI–6]—1/12/2017*; [R–NY–21]—1/13/2017; Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6]—1/13/2017; Cole, Tom [R–OK–4]—1/12/2017*; Tipton, Scott R. [R–CO–3]— Loudermilk, Barry [R–GA–11]—1/24/2017; Knight, Stephen [R– 1/12/2017*; Bera, Ami [D–CA–7]—1/12/2017*; Cummings, Elijah CA–25]—1/24/2017; Langevin, James R. [D–RI–2]—1/24/2017; E. [D–MD–7]—1/12/2017*; Lowenthal, Alan S. [D–CA–47]—1/ Boyle, Brendan F. [D–PA–13]—1/30/2017; Banks, Jim [R–IN–3]— 12/2017*; Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS–At Large]— 1/30/2017; Rice, Kathleen M. [D–NY–4]—1/30/2017; Higgins, Clay 1/12/2017*; Conyers, John, Jr. [D–MI–13]—1/12/2017*; Lee, Bar- [R–LA–3]—1/31/2017; Demings, Val Butler [D–FL–10]—1/31/ bara [D–CA–13]—1/12/2017*; Kaptur, Marcy [D–OH–9]—1/12/ 2017; Brady, Robert A. [D–PA–1]—2/1/2017; Rothfus, Keith J. 2017*; Hartzler, Vicky [R–MO–4]—1/12/2017*; Gallego, Ruben [R–PA–12]—2/2/2017; Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. [R–VA–5]—2/6/ [D–AZ–7]—1/12/2017*; Rooney, Francis [R–FL–19]—1/12/2017*; 2017; Larsen, Rick [D–WA–2]—2/9/2017; Panetta, Jimmy [D–CA– Bridenstine, Jim [R–OK–1]—1/12/2017*; Barletta, Lou [R–PA– 20]—2/9/2017; Blum, Rod [R–IA–1]—2/9/2017; ; Frelinghuysen, 11]—1/12/2017*; McCaul, Michael T. [R–TX–10]—1/12/2017*; Rodney P. [R–NJ–11]—2/13/2017; Higgins, Brian [D–NY–26]— Rush, Bobby L. [D–IL–1]—1/12/2017*; Byrne, Bradley [R–AL– 2/13/2017; Walker, Mark [R–NC–6]—2/13/2017; Kilmer, Derek 1]—1/12/2017*; Barr, Andy [R–KY–6]—1/12/2017*; Ratcliffe, [D–WA–6]—2/13/2017 John [R–TX–4]—1/12/2017*; Rouzer, David [R–NC–7]—1/12/ To title 38, United States Code, to permit veterans to grant access 2017*; Poe, Ted [R–TX–2]—1/12/2017*; Mitchell, Paul [R–MI– to their records in the databases of the Veterans Benefits Adminis- 10]—1/12/2017*; Marshall, Roger W. [R–KS–1]—1/12/2017*; tration to certain designated congressional employees, and for other Brooks, Susan W. [R–IN–5]—1/12/2017*; Love, Mia B. [R–UT– purposes. 4]—1/12/2017*; Marino, Tom [R–PA–10]—1/12/2017*; Massie, Thomas [R–KY–4]—1/12/2017*; Meehan, Patrick [R–PA–7]—1/12/ Jan. 12, 2017—Introduced in House. 2017*; Messer, Luke [R–IN–6]—1/12/2017*; Pearce, Stevan [R– Jan. 12, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. NM–2]—1/12/2017*; Rokita, Todd [R–IN–4]—1/12/2017*; Rooney, Feb. 13, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass Thomas J. [R–FL–17]—1/12/2017*; Royce, Edward R. [R–CA– the bill, as amended. 39]—1/12/2017*; Thompson, Mike [D–CA–5]—1/12/2017*; Weber, Feb. 13, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Randy K., Sr. [R–TX–14]—1/12/2017*; Wilson, Joe [R–SC–2]— as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. 1/12/2017*; Abraham, Ralph Lee [R–LA–5]—1/12/2017*; Feb. 14, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—1/12/2017*; Brat, Dave [R–VA–7]— to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 1/12/2017*; Crist, Charlie [D–FL–13]—1/12/2017*; Faso, John J. [R–NY–19]—1/12/2017*; Curbelo, Carlos [R–FL–26]—1/12/2017*; H.R. 609 Jan. 23, 2017 Gabbard, Tulsi [D–HI–2]—1/12/2017*; Gaetz, Matt [R–FL–1]— 1/12/2017*; Perry, Scott [R–PA–4]—1/12/2017*; Cook, Paul [R– Sponsor: Yoho, Ted S. [R–FL–3] CA–8]—1/12/2017*; Wagner, Ann [R–MO–2]—1/12/2017*; Cosponsor(s): Brady, Robert A. [D–PA–1]—1/23/2017*; Evans, Bucshon, Larry [R–IN–8]—1/12/2017*; Olson, Pete [R–TX–22]— Dwight [D–PA–2]—1/23/2017*; Perry, Scott [R–PA–4]—1/23/ 1/12/2017*; Duncan, John J., Jr. [R–TN–2]—1/12/2017*; Mooney, 2017*; Thompson, Glenn [R–PA–5]—1/23/2017*; Costello, Ryan Alexander X. [R–WV–2]—1/12/2017*; Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R– A. [R–PA–6]—1/23/2017*; Meehan, Patrick [R–PA–7]—1/23/ FL–27]—1/12/2017*; Peters, Scott H. [D–CA–52]—1/12/2017*; 2017*; Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R–PA–8]—1/23/2017*; Shuster, Bill Palazzo, Steven M. [R–MS–4]—1/12/2017*; Hice, Jody B. [R– [R–PA–9]—1/23/2017*; Marino, Tom [R–PA–10]—1/23/2017*; GA–10]—1/12/2017*; Thompson, Glenn [R–PA–5]—1/12/2017*; Barletta, Lou [R–PA–11]—1/23/2017*; Rothfus, Keith J. [R–PA– Smith, Jason [R–MO–8]—1/12/2017*; Cramer, Kevin [R–ND–At 12]—1/23/2017*; Boyle, Brendan F. [D–PA–13]—1/23/2017*; Large]—1/12/2017*; Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R–NY–11]—1/12/ Doyle, Michael F. [D–PA–14]—1/23/2017*; Dent, Charles W. [R– 2017*; DeSaulnier, Mark [D–CA–11]—1/12/2017*; Soto, Darren PA–15]—1/23/2017*; Smucker, Lloyd [R–PA–16]—1/23/2017*; [D–FL–9]—1/12/2017*; Dunn, Neal P. [R–FL–2]—1/12/2017*; Cartwright, Matt [D–PA–17]—1/23/2017*; Murphy, Tim [R–PA– Graves, Garret [R–LA–6]—1/12/2017*; Lewis, Jason [R–MN–2]— 18]—1/23/2017* 1/12/2017*; Collins, Doug [R–GA–9]—1/12/2017*; Griffith, H. To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs health care center Morgan [R–VA–9]—1/12/2017*; Hurd, Will [R–TX–23]—1/12/ in Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Abie 2017*; Lance, Leonard [R–NJ–7]—1/12/2017*; LaMalfa, Doug [R– Abraham VA Clinic.’’ CA–1]—1/12/2017*; Lawson, Al, Jr. [D–FL–5]—1/12/2017*; Newhouse, Dan [R–WA–4]—1/12/2017*; Sires, Albio [D–NJ–8]— Jan. 23, 2017—Introduced in House. 1/12/2017*; Shimkus, John [R–IL–15]—1/12/2017*; LaHood, Darin Feb. 13, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend [R–IL–18]—1/12/2017*; Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R–GA–3]—1/12/ the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. 2017*; Comer, James [R–KY–1]—1/12/2017*; Meeks, Gregory W. Feb. 17, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged [D–NY–5]—1/12/2017*; Gowdy, Trey [R–SC–4]—1/12/2017*; by Unanimous Consent.

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H.R. 609—Continued Feb. 7, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Feb. 13, 2017—Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass Feb. 17, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without the bill. amendment by Unanimous Consent. Feb. 13, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Mar. 1, 2017—Presented to President. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407–0. Mar. 13, 2017—Signed by President. Feb. 14, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Mar. 13, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–9. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

H.R. 918 Feb. 7, 2017 H.R. 1005 Feb. 13, 2017

Sponsor: Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6] Sponsor: Zeldin, Lee M. [R–NY–1] Cosponsor(s): Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—2/7/2017*; Bishop, Sanford Cosponsor(s): Rice, Kathleen M. [D–NY–4]—2/13/2017*; Walz, Tim- D., Jr. [D–GA–2]—2/7/2017*; Blumenauer, Earl [D–OR–3]—4/20/ othy J. [D–MN–1]—2/14/2017; Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3]— 2017; Buchanan, Vern [R–FL–16]—3/22/2017; Cohen, Steve [D– 2/15/2017; Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—2/16/2017; Maloney, Sean TN–9]—9/26/2017; Costello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6]—2/7/2017*; Patrick [D–NY–18]—2/16/2017; Chaffetz, Jason [R–UT–3]—2/16/ Courtney, Joe [D–CT–2]—3/15/2017; Curbelo, Carlos [R–FL–26]— 2017; Smith, Adam [D–WA–9]—2/16/2017; Love, Mia B. [R–UT– 7/19/2017; DeFazio, Peter A. [D–OR–4]—9/18/2017; Esty, Eliza- 4]—2/16/2017; Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R–NY–11]—2/21/2017; beth H. [D–CT–5]—7/25/2017; Gabbard, Tulsi [D–HI–2]—3/9/ Heck, Denny [D–WA–10]—2/21/2017; Stewart, Chris [R–UT–2]— 2017; Higgins, Clay [R–LA–3]—3/29/2017; Himes, James A. [D– 2/27/2017; Bishop, Rob [R–UT–1]—3/2/2017; Suozzi, Thomas R. CT–4]—2/7/2017*; Jenkins, Lynn [R–KS–2]—2/7/2017*; Jones, [D–NY–3]—3/2/2017; King, Peter T. [R–NY–2]—3/7/2017; Faso, Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3]—2/7/2017*; Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D– John J. [R–NY–19]—3/9/2017; Neal, Richard E. [D–MA–1]—3/ MA–4]—3/16/2017; Kihuen, Ruben J. [D–NV–4]—5/11/2017; Kil- 9/2017; Meng, Grace [D–NY–6]—3/9/2017; Pingree, Chellie [D– mer, Derek [D–WA–6]—2/7/2017*; King, Peter T. [R–NY–2]— ME–1]—3/9/2017; Welch, Peter [D–VT–At Large]—3/9/2017; Kil- 2/7/2017*; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—2/7/2017*; Lawson, Al, mer, Derek [D–WA–6]—3/9/2017; Carbajal, Salud O. [D–CA– Jr. [D–FL–5]—10/24/2017; Loebsack, David [D–IA–2]—3/24/2017; 24]—3/9/2017; Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D–MA–4]—3/10/2017; Meehan, Patrick [R–PA–7]—2/7/2017*; Messer, Luke [R–IN–6]— Kaptur, Marcy [D–OH–9]—3/16/2017; Hanabusa, Colleen [D–HI– 7/24/2017; Moore, Gwen [D–WI–4]—4/20/2017; Moulton, Seth [D– 1]—3/16/2017; Serrano, Jose E. [D–NY–15]—3/16/2017; Stefanik, MA–6]—9/6/2017; O’Rourke, Beto [D–TX–16]—7/19/2017; Elise M. [R–NY–21]—3/16/2017; Tenney, Claudia [R–NY–22]— Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS]—2/7/2017*; Rice, 3/16/2017; Lowey, Nita M. [D–NY–17]—3/17/2017; Hudson, Rich- Kathleen M. [D–NY–4]—2/7/2017*; Rosen, Jacky [D–NV–3]—4/ ard [R–NC–8]—3/21/2017; Espaillat, Adriano [D–NY–13]—3/21/ 26/2017; Royce, Edward R. [R–CA–39]—3/6/2017; Rush, Bobby 2017; Collins, Chris [R–NY–27]—3/21/2017; Katko, John [R–NY– L. [D–IL–1]—4/20/2017; Rutherford, John H. [R–FL–4]—3/23/ 24]—3/22/2017; Shea-Porter, Carol [D–NH–1]—3/22/2017; Gon- 2017; Shea-Porter, Carol [D–NH–1]—2/15/2017; Sinema, Kyrsten zalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large]—3/23/2017; Tonko, Paul [D–AZ–9]—11/6/2017; Soto, Darren [D–FL–9]—7/3/2017; [D–NY–20]—4/5/2017; Napolitano, Grace F. [D–CA–32]—4/25/ Swalwell, Eric [D–CA–15]—2/7/2017*; Tipton, Scott R. [R–CO– 2017; Ryan, Tim [D–OH–13]—4/25/2017; Moulton, Seth [D–MA– 3]—7/27/2017; Tsongas, Niki [D–MA–3]—5/25/2017; Young, 6]—4/25/2017; DelBene, Suzan K. [D–WA–1]—4/25/2017; Rogers, David [R–IA–3]—11/6/2017 Mike D. [R–AL–3]—4/26/2017; McGovern, James P. [D–MA–2]— 5/1/2017; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—5/1/2017; Wittman, Robert To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of J. [R–VA–1]—5/1/2017; Gabbard, Tulsi [D–HI–2]—5/1/2017; Cos- Veterans Affairs to furnish mental health care to certain former tello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6]—5/16/2017; Lofgren, Zoe [D–CA–19]— members of the Armed Forces who are not otherwise eligible to 5/16/2017; Capuano, Michael E. [D–MA–7]—5/16/2017; Lance, receive such care, and for other purposes. Leonard [R–NJ–7]—5/16/2017; Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D– NY–25]—5/18/2017; Keating, William R. [D–MA–9]—5/22/2017 Feb. 7, 2017—Introduced in House. Nov. 6, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision Affairs. H. Rept. 115–390. of adult day health care services for veterans. Nov. 7, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. Feb. 13, 2017—Introduced in House. Nov. 8, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate Feb. 13, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. fairs. May 17, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. H.R. 974 Feb. 7, 2017 May 17, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. May 23, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Sponsor: Rice, Kathleen M. [D–NY–4] May 23, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Cosponsor(s): Cook, Paul [R–CA–8]—2/9/2017; Takano, Mark [D– Agreed to by voice vote. CA–41]—2/9/2017; Yoder, Kevin [R–KS–3]—2/13/2017; Kilmer, May 24, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Derek [D–WA–6]—2/13/2017; Garamendi, John [D–CA–3]—2/13/ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2017; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—2/13/2017 H.R. 1058 Feb. 14, 2107 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for the procurement Sponsor: Wenstrup, Brad R. [R–OH–2] of goods or services, to give a preference to offerors that employ Cosponsor(s): Abraham, Ralph Lee [R–LA–5]—2/14/2017*; Brownley, veterans. Julia [D–CA–26]—2/14/2017*; Ruiz, Raul [D–CA–36]—2/14/ 2017*; Soto, Darren [D–FL–9]—3/9/2017; Kuster, Ann M. [D– Feb. 7, 2017—Introduced in House. NH–2]—3/23/2017; Kinzinger, Adam [R–IL–16]—3/23/2017; Heck,

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H.R. 1058—Continued Abney [R–TX–7]—2/16/2017*; Denham, Jeff [R–CA–10]—10/3/ 2017; Diaz-Balart, Mario [R–FL–25]—2/16/2017*; Dunn, Neal P. Denny [D–WA–10]—3/29/2017; Schiff, Adam B. [D–CA–28]—4/ [R–FL–2]—10/19/2017; Farenthold, Blake [R–TX–27]—2/16/ 4/2017; Trott, David A. [R–MI–11]—4/5/2017; Blum, Rod [R– 2017*; Flores, Bill [R–TX–17]—2/16/2017*; Franks, Trent [R–AZ– IA–1]—4/12/2017; Loebsack, David [D–IA–2]—4/12/2017; Blu- 8]—2/16/2017*; Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R–NJ–11]—5/16/2017; menauer, Earl [D–OR–3]—4/26/2017; Love, Mia B. [R–UT–4]— Gallagher, Mike [R–WI–8]—10/3/2017; Garamendi, John [D–CA– 4/27/2017; Stewart, Chris [R–UT–2]—5/1/2017; King, Steve [R– 3]—3/8/2017; Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. [R–VA–5]—10/23/2017; IA–4]—5/16/2017; Himes, James A. [D–CT–4]—5/16/2017; Young, Gohmert, Louie [R–TX–1]—2/16/2017*; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer David [R–IA–3]—6/6/2017; Bonamici, Suzanne [D–OR–1]—6/6/ [R–PR]—11/1/2017; Goodlatte, Bob [R–VA–6]—2/16/2017*; 2017; Carson, Andre [D–IN–7]—6/13/2017; Turner, Michael R. Granger, Kay [R–TX–12]—2/16/2017*; Green, Al [D–TX–9]—11/ [R–OH–10]—6/27/2017; Higgins, Clay [R–LA–3]—6/27/2017; 1/2017; Harris, Andy [R–MD–1]—3/13/2017; Hice, Jody B. [R– DeFazio, Peter A. [D–OR–4]—6/29/2017; Curbelo, Carlos [R–FL– GA–10]—2/16/2017*; Hurd, Will [R–TX–23]—2/16/2017*; John- 26]—7/18/2017 son, Bill [R–OH–6]—10/25/2017; Johnson, Sam [R–TX–3]—2/16/ 2017*; Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3]—2/16/2017*; Joyce, David To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists P. [R–OH–14]—2/16/2017*; Kaptur, Marcy [D–OH–9]—2/16/ in the Department of Veterans Affairs. 2017*; Kilmer, Derek [D–WA–6]—2/28/2017; King, Peter T. [R– NY–2]—2/16/2017*; King, Steve [R–IA–4]—2/16/2017*; Knight, Feb. 14, 2017—Introduced in House. Stephen [R–CA–25]—10/23/2017; LaMalfa, Doug [R–CA–1]—2/ Feb. 14, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- 16/2017*; Lamborn, Doug [R–CO–5]—2/16/2017*; Long, Billy [R– fairs. MO–7]—2/16/2017*; MacArthur, Thomas [R–NJ–3]—2/16/2017*; July 19, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Marino, Tom [R–PA–10]—2/16/2017*; Mast, Brian J. [R–FL–18]— July 19, 2017—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. 3/13/2017; McCaul, Michael T. [R–TX–10]—2/16/2017*; Messer, July 24, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Luke [R–IN–6]—11/7/2017; Mullin, Markwayne [R–OK–2]—2/16/ as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. 2017*; O’Rourke, Beto [D–TX–16]—6/20/2017; Olson, Pete [R– July 25, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred TX–22]—2/16/2017*; Palmer, Gary J. [R–AL–6]—5/24/2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Pearce, Stevan [R–NM–2]—10/11/2017; Pittenger, Robert [R–NC– 9]—2/16/2017*; Poe, Ted [R–TX–2]—2/16/2017*; Raskin, Jamie H.R. 1066 Feb. 15, 2017 [D–MD–8]—3/13/2017; Roby, Martha [R–AL–2]—3/8/2017; Roo- ney, Thomas J. [R–FL–17]—2/16/2017*; Rouzer, David [R–NC– Sponsor: Kilmer, Derek [D–WA–6] 7]—2/16/2017*; Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D–MD–2]—2/16/ Cosonsor(s): Bacon, Don [R–NE–2]—3/29/2017; Brooks, Susan W. 2017*; Ryan, Tim [D–OH–13]—2/28/2017; Sessions, Pete [R–TX– [R–IN–5]—3/21/2017; Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6]—10/11/2017; 32]—2/28/2017; Shea-Porter, Carol [D–NH–1]—3/13/2017; Smith, Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR]—10/11/2017; Kuster, Ann M. Lamar [R–TX–21]—2/16/2017*; Stefanik, Elise M. [R–NY–21]— [D–NH–2]—3/21/2017;Newhouse, Dan [R–WA–4]—2/15/2017*; 2/16/2017*; Taylor, Scott [R–VA–2]—10/3/2017; Thompson, Glenn O’Rourke, Beto [D–TX–16]—9/26/2017; Peters, Scott H. [D–CA– [R–PA–5]—2/16/2017*; Thornberry, Mac [R–TX–13]—2/16/2017* 52]—3/29/2017; Renacci, James B. [R–OH–16]—3/21/2017; Rice, ; Valadao, David G. [R–CA–21]—2/16/2017*; Weber, Randy K., Kathleen M. [D–NY–4]—3/21/2017 Sr. [R–TX–14]—2/16/2017* ; Williams, Roger [R–TX–25]—2/16/ 2017*; Wilson, Joe [R–SC–2]—3/13/2017; Yoho, Ted S. [R–FL– To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to the Commit- 3]—2/16/2017*; Young, David [R–IA–3]—2/28/2017; Young, Don tees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of Represent- [R–AK]—5/16/2017; Zeldin, Lee M. [R–NY–1]—10/4/2017 atives a report regarding the organizational structure of the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide Feb. 15, 2017—Introduced in House. for an operation on a live donor for purposes of conducting a Nov. 6, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. transplant procedure for a veteran, and for other purposes. Rept. 115–389. Nov. 6, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend Feb. 16, 2017—Introduced in House. the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: Nov. 7, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ (2/3 required): 399–0. Affairs. H. Rept. 115–393. Nov. 7, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate Nov. 7, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. Nov. 8, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate H.R. 1133 Feb. 16, 2017 and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Sponsor: Carter, John R. [R–TX–31] H.R. 1162 Feb. 16, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Abraham, Ralph Lee [R–LA–5]—10/23/2017; Aderholt, Robert B. [R–AL–4]—2/16/2017*; Amodei, Mark E. [R–NV–2]— Sponsor: Knight, Stephen [R–CA–25] 2/16/2017*; Babin, Brian [R–TX–36]—2/16/2017*; Bergman, Jack Cosponsor(s): Heck, Denny [D–WA–10]—2/16/2017*; Jones, Walter [R–MI–1]—10/19/2017; Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D–GA–2]—2/16/ B., Jr. [R–NC–3]—2/16/2017*; Russell, Steve [R–OK–5]—2/16/ 2017*; Black, Diane [R–TN–6]—2/16/2017*; Blackburn, Marsha 2017*; Valadao, David G. [R–CA–21]—2/16/2017*; Stewart, Chris [R–TN–7]—3/13/2017; Bucshon, Larry [R–IN–8]—10/11/2017; Cal- [R–UT–2]—2/16/2017*; Keating, William R. [D–MA–9]—2/16/ vert, Ken [R–CA–42]—2/16/2017*; Carter, Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’ [R– 2017*; Davis, Susan A. [D–CA–53]—2/16/2017*; Walorski, Jackie GA–1]—7/25/2017; Cole, Tom [R–OK–4]—2/16/2017*; Comstock, [R–IN–2]—2/16/2017*; Moulton, Seth [D–MA–6]—2/16/2017*; Barbara [R–VA–10]—3/13/2017; Cook, Paul [R–CA–8]—2/16/ Stefanik, Elise M. [R–NY–21]—2/16/2017*; Kuster, Ann M. [D– 2017*; Cuellar, Henry [D–TX–28]—2/16/2017*; Culberson, John NH–2]—2/16/2017*; Price, David E. [D–NC–4]—2/16/2017*;

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H.R. 1162—Continued [D–AZ–9]—3/9/2017; Tipton, Scott R. [R–CO–3]—3/10/2017; Johnson, Sam [R–TX–3]—3/10/2017 Roby, Martha [R–AL–2]—2/16/2017*; Joyce, David P. [R–OH– 14]—2/16/2017*; Calvert, Ken [R–CA–42]—2/16/2017*; LoBiondo, To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal Frank A. [R–NJ–2]—2/16/2017*; Byrne, Bradley [R–AL–1]—2/16/ or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs 2017*; Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS–At Large]— based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes. 2/16/2017*; Franks, Trent [R–AZ–8]—2/16/2017*; O’Rourke, Beto [D–TX–16]—2/16/2017*; Gabbard, Tulsi [D–HI–2]—2/16/2017*; Feb. 28, 2017—Introduced in House. Pingree, Chellie [D–ME–1]—2/16/2017*; Cole, Tom [R–OK–4]— Feb. 28, 2017—Referred to House Veterans’ Affairs. 2/16/2017*; Bacon, Don [R–NE–2]—2/16/2017*; Garamendi, John Mar. 10, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. [D–CA–3]—2/16/2017*; Wittman, Robert J. [R–VA–1]—2/16/ Mar. 16, 2017—On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237—178. 2017*; King, Peter T. [R–NY–2]—2/16/2017*; Bergman, Jack [R– Mar. 21, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred MI–1]—2/16/2017*; Scott, Austin [R–GA–8]—2/16/2017*; Rooney, to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Thomas J. [R–FL–17]—2/16/2017*; Perry, Scott [R–PA–4]—2/16/ 2017*; Hartzler, Vicky [R–MO–4]—2/16/2017*; Walters, Mimi [R– CA–45]—2/16/2017*; Shea-Porter, Carol [D–NH–1]—2/16/2017*; H.R. 1329 Mar. 2, 2017 Comstock, Barbara [R–VA–10]—2/16/2017*; Banks, Jim [R–IN– 3]—2/16/2017*; Lieu, Ted [D–CA–33]—2/16/2017*; McKinley, Sponsor: Bost, Mike [R–IL–12] David B. [R–WV–1]—2/16/2017*; Soto, Darren [D–FL–9]—2/16/ Cosponsor(s): Esty, Elizabeth H. [D–CT–5]—3/2/2017*; Shea-Porter, 2017*; LaMalfa, Doug [R–CA–1]—2/16/2017*; Denham, Jeff [R– Carol [D–NH–1]—3/7/2017; Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D–GU–At CA–10]—2/16/2017*; Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R–PA–8]—2/16/2017*; Large]—4/4/2017; Cramer, Kevin [R–ND–At Large]—4/4/2017; Thompson, Mike [D–CA–5]—2/16/2017*; Cook, Paul [R–CA–8]— Connolly, Gerald E. [D–VA–11]—4/20/2017; Carson, Andre [D– 2/16/2017*; Langevin, James R. [D–RI–2]—2/16/2017*; McCarthy, IN–7]—4/25/2017; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—4/25/2017; Beatty, Kevin [R–CA–23]—2/16/2017*; Cohen, Steve [D–TN–9]—2/16/ Joyce [D–OH–3]—4/28/2017; Lofgren, Zoe [D–CA–19]—4/28/ 2017*; Poe, Ted [R–TX–2]—2/16/2017*; Quigley, Mike [D–IL– 2017; Kildee, Daniel T. [D–MI–5]—5/16/2017; Bilirakis, Gus M. 5]—2/16/2017*; Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D–NY–25]—2/16/ [R–FL–12]—5/16/2017; Costello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6]—5/18/2017 2017*; Collins, Doug [R–GA–9]—4/6/2017; Peters, Scott H. [D– CA–52]—4/6/2017; Mast, Brian J. [R–FL–18]—4/6/2017; Jenkins, To increase, effective as of December 1, 2017, the rates of compensa- Lynn [R–KS–2]—4/6/2017; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At tion for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates Large]—5/18/2017; Costello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6]—5/18/2017 of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, to amend title 38, United States Code, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to improve the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy to improve the processing of claims by the Secretary of Veterans to veterans. Affairs, and for other purposes.

Feb. 16, 2017—Introduced in House. Mar. 2, 2017—Introduced in House. Feb. 16, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- Mar. 2, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. fairs. May 17, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. May 17, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. May 17, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. May 17, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. May 19, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ May 23, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Affairs. May 23, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. May 23, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, May 24, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 24, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 1259 Feb. 28, 2017 Oct. 25, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged by Unani- mous Consent. Sponsor: Roe, David P. [R–TN–1] Oct. 25, 2017—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Con- Cosponsor(s): Bilirakis, Gus M. [R–FL–12]—2/28/2017*; Arrington, sent. Jodey C. [R–TX–19]—2/28/2017*; Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6]—2/ Oct. 26, 2017—Message on Senate action sent to the House. 28/2017*; Wenstrup, Brad R. [R–OH–2]—2/28/2017*; Radewagen, Nov. 2, 2017—Presented to President. Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS–At Large]—2/28/2017*; Bost, Mike Nov. 2, 2017—Signed by President. [R–IL–12]—2/28/2017*; Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—2/28/2017*; Nov. 2, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–75. Poliquin, Bruce [R–ME–2]—2/28/2017*; Banks, Jim [R–IN–3]— 2/28/2017*; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large]—2/28/ H.R. 1362 Mar. 6, 2017 2017*; Higgins, Clay [R–LA–3]—3/2/2017 ;DeSantis, Ron [R–FL– 6]—3/2/2017; Royce, Edward R. [R–CA–39]—3/2/2017; Pittenger, Sponsor: Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS–At Large] Robert [R–NC–9]—3/6/2017; Davidson, Warren [R–OH–8]—3/6/ Cosponsor(s): Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D–MP–At Large]— 2017; Walorski, Jackie [R–IN–2]—3/6/2017; Dunn, Neal P. [R– 3/7/2017; McCollum, Betty [D–MN–4]—3/7/2017; Chabot, Steve FL–2]—3/9/2017; Rokita, Todd [R–IN–4]—3/9/2017; Byrne, Brad- [R–OH–1]—3/7/2017; Gabbard, Tulsi [D–HI–2]—3/7/2017; Gri- ley [R–AL–1]—3/9/2017; Harper, Gregg [R–MS–3]—3/9/2017; jalva, Raul M. [D–AZ–3]—3/7/2017 Renacci, James B. [R–OH–16]—3/9/2017; Sessions, Pete [R–TX– 32]—3/9/2017; Cole, Tom [R–OK–4]—3/9/2017; Sinema, Kyrsten

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H.R. 1362—Continued May 22, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 23, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based out- the bill. patient clinic in Pago Pago, American Samoa, the Faleomavaega May 23, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Eni Fa’aua’’ Hunkin VA Clinic. Agreed to by voice vote. May 23, 2017—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to Mar. 6, 2017—Introduced in House. without objection. Mar. 6, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 24, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Mar. 7, 2017—Mrs. Radewagen moved to suspend the rules and to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. pass the bill. Mar. 7, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. H.R. 1690 Mar. 22, 2017 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411—2. Mar. 8, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Sponsor: Tenney, Claudia [R–NY–22] to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): Takano, Mark [D–CA–41]—3/22/2017*; Correa, J. Luis Mar. 15, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged [D–CA–46]—3/22/2017*; Gabbard, Tulsi [D–HI–2]—3/22/2017*; by Unanimous Consent. Faso, John J. [R–NY–19]—3/22/2017*; Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R– Mar. 15, 2017—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous NC–3]—3/22/2017*; Banks, Jim [R–IN–3]—3/22/2017*; Coffman, Consent. Mike [R–CO–6]—3/22/2017*; Collins, Chris [R–NY–27]—3/22/ Mar. 15, 2017—Message on Senate action sent to the House. 2017*; Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—3/22/2017*; Fitzpatrick, Brian Mar. 21, 2017—Presented to President. K. [R–PA–8]—4/28/2017; Stefanik, Elise M. [R–NY–21]—7/3/ Mar. 31, 2017—Signed by President. 2017; Messer, Luke [R–IN–6]—7/24/2017 Mar. 31, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–16. To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of H.R. 1367 Mar. 6, 2017 Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of Sponsor: Wenstrup, Brad R. [R–OH–2] the Department of Veterans Affairs. Cosponsor(s): Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large]—3/9/2017; Dunn, Neal [R–FL–2]—3/9/2017;Sessions, Pete [R–TX–32]—3/9/ Mar. 22, 2017—Introduced in House. 2017; Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—3/9/2017 Mar. 22, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- fairs. To improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department July 19, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. July 19, 2017—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. July 24, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Mar. 6, 2017—Introduced in House. Affairs. Mar. 6, 2017—Referred to House Veterans’ Affairs. July 24, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass Mar. 17, 2017—The House rose from the Committee of the Whole the bill, as amended. House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1367. July 24, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Mar. 17, 2017—On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 412— as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. 0. July 25, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Mar. 21, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 1725 Mar. 24, 2107 H.R. 1545 Mar. 6, 2017 Sponsor: Walz, Timothy J. [D–MN–1] Sponsor: Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2] Cosponsor(s): Denham, Jeff [R–CA–10]—3/24/2017*; Langevin, Cosponsor(s): Wenstrup, Brad R. [R–OH–2]—3/15/2017*; Bergman, James R. [D–RI–2]—3/24/2017*; McSally, Martha [R–AZ–2]—3/ Jack [R–MI–1]—3/15/2017*; Brownley, Julia [D–CA–26]—3/15/ 24/2017*; Johnson, Bill [R–OH–6]—3/24/2017*; Costello, Ryan A. 2017*; Shea-Porter, Carol [D–NH–1]—5/17/2017; Walorski, Jackie [R–PA–6]—3/24/2017*; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—3/24/2017*; [R–IN–2]—5/17/2017; Costello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6]—5/17/2017; Higgins, Brian [D–NY–26]—4/5/2017; Shea-Porter, Carol [D–NH– Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D–MP–At Large]—5/18/2017; 1]—4/8/2017 Takano, Mark [D–CA–41]—5/18/2017; Poliquin, Bruce [R–ME– 2]—5/18/2017; Peters, Scott H. [D–CA–52]—5/18/2017; Esty, Eliz- To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the treatment abeth H. [D–CT–5]—5/18/2017 of medical evidence provided by non-Department of Veterans Af- fairs medical professionals in support of claims for disability com- To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of pensation under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient informa- Affairs, and for other purposes. tion to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other purposes. Mar. 24, 2017—Introduced in House. Mar. 24, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- Mar. 15, 2017—Introduced in House. fairs. Mar. 15, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- May 17, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. fairs. May 17, 2017—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. May 17, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. May 19, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ May 17, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Affairs.

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H.R. 1725—Continued To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive the requirement of certain veterans May 23, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass to make copayments for hospital care and medical services in the bill, as amended. the case of an error by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and May 23, 2017—Considered under suspension of the rules. for other purposes. May 23, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. Apr. 6, 2017—Introduced in House. May 24, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred May 18, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Affairs. H. Rept. 115–681. May 21, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend H.R. 1848 Apr. 3, 2017 the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote.

Sponsor: Roe, David P. [R–TN–1] H.R. 2006 Apr. 6, 2017 Cosponsor(s): Walden, Greg [R–OR–2]—4/3/2017*; Higgins, Clay [R– LA–3]—4/3/2017*; Young, David [R–IA–3]—5/1/2017 Sponsor: Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6] Cosponsor: None To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the use of medical scribes in Department of Veterans Affairs To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the procurement medical centers. practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Apr. 3, 2017—Introduced in House. Apr. 3, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Apr. 6, 2017—Introduced in House. May 17, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Apr. 6, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 17, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. July 19, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. May 23, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 19, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. July 24, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass July 24, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the bill, as amended. July 24, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass July 24, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, the bill. as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. July 24, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. July 25, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Agreed to by voice vote. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 25, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 1972 Apr. 6, 2017 H.R. 2123 Apr. 25, 2017 Sponsor: Smucker, Lloyd [R–PA–16] Cosponsor(s): Emmer, Tom [R–MN–6]—4/6/2017*; Peterson, Collin Sponsor: Thompson, Glenn [R–PA–5] C. [D–MN–7]—4/6/2017*; Paulsen, Erik [R–MN–3]—5/2/2017; Cosponsor(s): Arrington, Jodey C. [R–TX–19]—10/3/2017; Bergman, Costello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6]—5/17/2017; Rutherford, John H. [R– Jack [R–MI–1]—10/3/2017; Brownley, Julia [D–CA–26]—4/25/ FL–4]—5/17/2017; Stivers, Steve [R–OH–15]—9/28/2017; Davis, 2017*; Butterfield, G. K. [D–NC–1]—6/28/2017; Coffman, Mike Rodney [R–IL–13] 11/28/2017; MacArthur, Thomas [R–NJ–3] 11/ [R–CO–6]—11/3/2017; Cooper, Jim [D–TN–5]—4/28/2017; 29/2017; LoBiondo, Frank A. [R–NJ–2] 12/5/2017; Denham, Jeff Espaillat, Adriano [D–NY–13]—4/25/2017*; Gonzalez-Colon, [R–CA–10] 12/5/2017; Gibbs, Bob [R–OH–7] 12/5/2017; Donovan, Jenniffer [R–PR]—11/1/2017; Graves, Sam [R–MO–6]—6/6/2017; Daniel M., Jr. [R–NY–11] 12/5/2017; Brooks, Susan W. [R–IN– Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3]—7/25/2017; Kelly, Mike [R–PA– 5] 12/5/2017; Valadao, David G. [R–CA–21] 12/5/2017; Walden, 3]—5/2/2017; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—9/8/2017; LoBiondo, Greg [R–OR–2] 12/5/2017; Newhouse, Dan [R–WA–4] 12/21/2017; Frank A. [R–NJ–2]—4/25/2017*; McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R– Mitchell, Paul [R–MI–10] 12/21/2017; Upton, Fred [R–MI–6] 12/ WA–5]—6/6/2017; Messer, Luke [R–IN–6]—11/6/2017; O’Rourke, 21/2017; Faso, John J. [R–NY–19]—12/21/2017; Marino, Tom [R– Beto [D–TX–16]—5/24/2017; Pocan, Mark [D–WI–2]—5/11/2017; PA–10] 12/21/2017; Tenney, Claudia [R–NY–22] 12/21/2017; Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS]—8/8/2017; Rush, Stefanik, Elise M. [R–NY–21] 12/21/2017; Kelly, Mike [R–PA– Bobby L. [D–IL–1]—4/28/2017; Ryan, Tim [D–OH–13]—5/11/ 3]—12/21/2017; Katko, John [R–NY–24] 12/21/2017; Rep.Meehan, 2017; Schweikert, David [R–AZ–6]—5/11/2017; Shea-Porter, Carol Patrick [R–PA–7] 12/21/2017; Reed, Tom [R–NY–23]—1/5/2018; [D–NH–1]—11/6/2017; Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—11/6/2017; Lance, Leonard [R–NJ–7]—1/10/2018; Turner, Michael R. [R–OH– Walden, Greg [R–OR–2]—7/28/2017; Welch, Peter [D–VT]—9/5/ 10]—1/22/2018; Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R–PA–8]—1/22/2018; Jones, 2017; Young, David [R–IA–3]—11/6/2017 Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3]—1/22/2018; Harper, Gregg [R–MS–3]— 1/22/2018; Higgins, Clay [R–LA–3]—1/22/2018; Thompson, Glenn To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the ability of [R–PA–5]—1/25/2018; Gaetz, Matt [R–FL–1]—1/25/2018; health care professionals to treat veterans through the use of tele- Walorski, Jackie [R–IN–2]—1/25/2018; Hudson, Richard [R–NC– medicine, and for other purposes. 8]—1/30/2018; Gallagher, Mike [R–WI–8]—1/30/2018; Tipton, Scott R. [R–CO–3]—2/6/2018; King, Steve [R–IA–4]—2/6/2018; Apr. 25, 2017—Introduced in House. Grothman, Glenn [R–WI–6]—2/15/2018; Barletta, Lou [R–PA– Nov. 7, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. 11]—3/1/2018; Marshall, Roger W. [R–KS–1]—3/6/2018; Bost, Rept. 115–394. Mike [R–IL–12]—3/6/2018; Johnson, Bill [R–OH–6]—3/9/2018; Nov. 7, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—4/16/2018; Westerman, Bruce [R–AR– the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. 4]—4/26/2018; Gonzalez, Vicente [D–TX–15]—4/27/2018; Nov. 8, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate Crawford, Eric A. ‘‘Rick’’ [R–AR–1]—5/10/2018 and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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H.R. 2288 May 2, 2017 May 11, 2017—Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- tunity. Sponsor: Bost, Mike [R–IL–12] May 11, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- Cosponsor(s): Esty, Elizabeth H. [D–CT–5]—5/2/2017*; Roe, David fairs. P. [R–TN–1]—5/2/2017*; Walz, Timothy J. [D–MN–1]—5/2/2017*; May 23, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R–FL–12]—5/2/2017*; Takano, Mark [D–CA– July 12, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 41]—5/2/2017*; Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6]—5/2/2017*; Brownley, July 12, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Julia [D–CA–26]—5/2/2017*; Wenstrup, Brad R. [R–OH–2]—5/ July 24, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2/2017*; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—5/2/2017*; Radewagen, H. Rept. 115–866. Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS–At Large]—5/2/2017*; O’Rourke, July 24, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 669. Beto [D–TX–16]—5/2/2017*; Poliquin, Bruce [R–ME–2]—5/2/ July 24, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass 2017*; Rice, Kathleen M. [D–NY–4]—5/2/2017*; Dunn, Neal P. the bill, as amended. [R–FL–2]—5/2/2017*; Correa, J. Luis [D–CA–46]—5/2/2017*; July 24, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- Arrington, Jodey C. [R–TX–19]—5/2/2017*; Sablan, Gregorio Kilili ation: CR H7130–7131). Camacho [D–MP–At Large]—5/2/2017*; Rutherford, John H. [R– July 24, 2018—The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate FL–4]—5/2/2017*; Peters, Scott H. [D–CA–52]—5/2/2017*; Hig- on H.R. 2409. gins, Clay [R–LA–3]—5/2/2017*; Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—5/2/ July 24, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 2017*; Banks, Jim [R–IN–3]—5/2/2017*; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. [R–PR–At Large]—5/2/2017*; Titus, Dina [D–NV–1]—5/2/2017*; July 24, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to Costello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6]—5/16/2017; Carter, Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’ without objection. [R–GA–1]—5/16/2017 July 25, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. To amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding claims for bene- H.R. 2601 May 23, 2017 fits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Af- fairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Dunn, Neal P. [R–FL–2] Cosponsor(s): Arrington, Jodey C. [R–TX–19]—5/23/2017*; Bacon, May 2, 2017—Introduced in House. Don [R–NE–2]—5/23/2017*; Banks, Jim [R–IN–3]—5/23/2017*; May 2, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—5/23/2017*; Bilirakis, Gus M. [R–FL– May 17, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 12]—5/23/2017*; Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D–GA–2]—8/18/2017; May 17, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Bost, Mike [R–IL–12]—5/23/2017*; Correa, J. Luis [D–CA–46]— May 19, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 5/23/2017*; Costello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6]—5/23/2017*; Gaetz, Matt May 23, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass [R–FL–1]—11/3/2017; Gallagher, Mike [R–WI–8]—5/23/2017*; the bill, as amended. Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR]—5/23/2017*; Gosar, Paul A. [R– May 23, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, AZ–4]—5/23/2017*; Hice, Jody B. [R–GA–10]—6/6/2017; Higgins, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): Clay [R–LA–3]—7/17/2017; Hudson, Richard [R–NC–8]—5/23/ 418—0. 2017*; Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3]—6/6/2017; Kelly, Mike May 24, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred [R–PA–3]—5/23/2017*; King, Peter T. [R–NY–2]—6/15/2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Love, Mia B. [R–UT–4]—10/23/2017; Messer, Luke [R–IN–6]— Aug. 1, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged 11/6/2017; Poliquin, Bruce [R–ME–2]—5/23/2017*; Radewagen, by Unanimous Consent. Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS]—5/23/2017*; Rooney, Francis [R– Aug. 1, 2017—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. FL–19]—11/1/2017; Rooney, Thomas J. [R–FL–17]—10/23/2017; Aug. 1, 2017—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Ross, Dennis A. [R–FL–15]—5/23/2017*; Royce, Edward R. [R– Consent. CA–39]—5/23/2017*; Rutherford, John H. [R–FL–4]—5/23/2017*; Aug. 2, 2017—Message on Senate action sent to the House. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D–MP]—5/23/2017*; Webster, Aug. 11, 2017—Mrs. Comstock asked unanimous consent to take Daniel [R–FL–11]—10/24/2017; Yoho, Ted S. [R–FL–3]—10/25/ from the Speaker’s Table and agree to the Senate amendment. 2017; Young, David [R–IA–3]—6/6/2017 Aug. 11, 2017—On motion that the House agree to the Senate amend- ment. Agreed to without objection. To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of Aug. 11, 2017—Presented to President. 2014 to improve the access of veterans to organ transplants, and Aug. 23, 2017—Signed by President. for other purposes. Aug. 23, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–55. May 23, 2017—Introduced in House. H.R. 2409—May 11, 2017 Nov. 7, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. Rept. 115–395. Sponsor: Costello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6] Nov. 7, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend Cosponsor(s): Kilmer, Derek [D–WA–6]—5/11/2017*; McGovern, the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. James P. [D–MA–2]—6/27/2017; Brat, Dave [R–VA–7]—2/26/ Nov. 8, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate 2018; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large]—7/11/2018; Cal- and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. vert, Ken [R–CA–42]—7/23/2018 H.R. 2634 May 24, 2017 To allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed. Sponsor: DesJarlais, Scott [R–TN–4] Cosponsor(s): Blackburn, Marsha [R–TN–7]—5/24/2017*; Cooper, Jim May 11, 2017—Introduced in House. [D–TN–5]—5/24/2017*; Duncan, John J., Jr. [R–TN–2]—5/24/

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H.R. 2634—Continued July 24, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 28, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass 2017*; Fleischmann, Charles J. ‘‘Chuck’’ [R–TN–3]—5/24/2017*; the bill, as amended. Kustoff, David [R–TN–8]—5/24/2017*; Roe, David P. [R–TN–1]— July 28, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 5/24/2017*; Black, Diane [R–TN–6]—6/7/2017; Cohen, Steve [D– as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. TN–9]—1/30/2018 July 28, 2017—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection. To designate the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment July 31, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Facility Expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as the ‘‘Ser- geant John Toombs Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Facility’’. H.R. 2781 June 6, 2017

May 24, 2017—Introduced in House. Sponsor: Dunn, Neal P. [R–FL–2] May 24, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- Cosponsor(s): Panetta, Jimmy [D–CA–20]—6/6/2017*; Bost, Mike [R– fairs. IL–12]—6/21/2017; Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—6/28/2017 May 24, 2017—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Action By: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certify the sufficient Sept. 25, 2018—Mr. DesJarlais asked unanimous consent to discharge participation of small business concerns owned and controlled by from committee and consider. veterans and small business concerns owned by veterans with serv- Sept. 25, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged. ice-connected disabilities in contracts under the Federal Strategic Sept. 25, 2018—Considered by unanimous consent. Sourcing Initiative, and for other purposes. Sept. 25, 2018—On passage Passed without objection. Sept. 25, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to June 6, 2017—Introduced in House. without objection. July 19, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Sept. 26, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred July 24, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Affairs. June 6, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 2749 May 26, 2017 July 24, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Sponsor: Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1] July 24, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Cosponsor(s): Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—5/26/2017*; Dunn, Neal as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. P. [R–FL–2]—6/28/2017 July 25, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the oversight of contracts awarded by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to small H.R. 2787 June 6, 2017 business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Kaptur, Marcy [D–OH–9] Cosponsor(s): Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3]—6/6/2017*; Ryan, Tim May 26, 2017—Introduced in House. [D–OH–13]—6/6/2017*; Kilmer, Derek [D–WA–6]—5/17/2018 May 26, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- fairs. To establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a pilot program July 19, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. instituting a clinical observation program for pre-med students pre- July 19, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. paring to attend medical school. July 24, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 24, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass June 6, 2017—Introduced in House. the bill, as amended. June 6, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 24, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, June 6, 2017—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. June 13, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. July 25, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred June 27, 2018—Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Held. June 27, 2018—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee H.R. 2772 June 6, 2017 (Amended) by Voice Vote. July 12, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Sponsor: Taylor, Scott [R–VA–2] July 12, 2018—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Cosponsor(s): Takano, Mark [D–CA–41]—6/6/2017*; Stefanik, Elise July 24, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ M. [R–NY–21]—7/12/2017 Affairs. H. Rept. 115–867. July 24, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 670. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for requirements July 24, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass relating to the reassignment of the Department of Veterans Affairs the bill, as amended. senior executive employees. July 24, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- ation: CR H7132–7133). June 6, 2017—Introduced in House. July 24, 2018—The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate June 6, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. on H.R. 2787. July 19, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. July 24, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, July 19, 2017—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as amended. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H7132).

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H.R. 2787—Continued Cosponsor(s): Dunn, Neal P. [R–FL–2]—7/28/2017*; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR]—7/28/2017*; O’Rourke, Beto [D–TX–16]—7/28/ July 24, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to 2017* without objection. July 25, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. of Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of resi- dences of veterans in rehabilitation programs under chapter 31 H.R. 3122 June 29, 2017 of such title, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Cartwright, Matt [D–PA–17] July 28, 2017—Introduced in House. Cosponsor(s): Cohen, Steve [D–TN–9]—6/29/2017*; Deutch, Theo- Nov. 6, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. dore E. [D–FL–22]—6/29/2017*; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R– Rept. 115–386. PR]—10/10/2017; Moulton, Seth [D–MA–6]—6/29/2017*; Renacci, Nov. 6, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend James B. [R–OH–16]—6/29/2017*; Shea-Porter, Carol [D–NH–1]— the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 9/14/201 (2/3 required): 400–0. Nov. 7, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate To protect individuals who are eligible for increased pension under and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, preda- H.R. 3634 Aug. 1, 2017 tory, or otherwise unlawful practices, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Himes, James A. [D–CT–4] June 29, 2017—Introduced in House. Cosponsor(s): Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6]—8/25/2017; Crowley, Joseph Nov. 6, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ [D–NY–14]—8/29/2017; Esty, Elizabeth H. [D–CT–5]—9/18/2017; Affairs. H. Rept. 115–385. Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR]—11/1/2017; Messer, Luke [R– Nov. 6, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend IN–6]—11/6/2017; Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D–DC]—8/25/2017; the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—11/6/2017 Feb. 15, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that individuals Feb. 15, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend amendment by Unanimous Consent. paid to the individual under the Post–9/11 Educational Assistance Feb. 28, 2018—Presented to President. Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mar. 9, 2018—Signed by President. Mar. 9, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–131. Aug. 1, 2017—Introduced in House. Nov. 7, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. H.R. 3262 July 17, 2017 Rept. 115–396. Nov. 7, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend Sponsor: Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2] the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. Cosponsor(s): Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—7/17/2017* Nov. 8, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide educational assistance to certain former mem- H.R. 3642 Aug. 4, 2017 bers of the Armed Forces for education and training as physician assistants of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to establish pay Sponsor: Barr, Andy [R–KY–6] grades and require competitive pay for physician assistants of the Cosponsor(s): Curbelo, Carlos [R–FL–26]—0/31/2017; Guthrie, Brett Department, and for other purposes. [R–KY–2]—0/31/2017; Jackson Lee, Sheila [D–TX–18]—0/31/ 2017; Jenkins, Lynn [R–KS–2]—0/31/2017; Jones, Walter B., Jr. July 17, 2017—Introduced in House. [R–NC–3]—10/31/2017; Lance, Leonard [R–NJ–7]—0/31/2017; July 17, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- Meehan, Patrick [R–PA–7]—0/31/2017; Radewagen, Aumua Amata fairs. Coleman [R–AS–At Large]—0/31/2017; Rush, Bobby L. [D–IL– July 19, 2017—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 1]—0/31/2017; Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—0/31/2017; Ryan, Tim July 19, 2017—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. [D–OH–13]—0/31/2017; Speier, Jackie [D–CA–14]—0/31/2017; July 28, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Walorski, Jackie [R–IN–2]—0/31/2017; Watson Coleman, Bonnie Affairs. [D–NJ–12]—10/31/2017; Gabbard, Tulsi [D–HI–2]—0/31/2017; July 28, 2017—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass Fortenberry, Jeff [R–NE–1]—10/31/2017; Stefanik, Elise M. [R– the bill, as amended. NY–21]—0/31/2017; Byrne, Bradley [R–AL–1]—1/1/2017; Chabot, July 28, 2017—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Steve [R–OH–1]—1/1/2017; Lipinski, Daniel [D–IL–3]—1/1/2017; as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. Rogers, Harold [R–KY–5]—1/1/2017; Moolenaar, John R. [R–MI– July 28, 2017—The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to 4]—1/2/2017; Yoho, Ted S. [R–FL–3]—1/2/2017; Delaney, John without objection. K. [D–MD–6]—1/6/2017; Pearce, Stevan [R–NM–2]—1/6/2017; July 31, 2017—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Yarmuth, John A. [D–KY–3]—1/6/2017; Khanna, Ro [D–CA–17]— to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 1/7/2017; Brooks, Susan W. [R–IN–5]—1/8/2017; Webster, Daniel [R–FL–11]—1/8/2017; Upton, Fred [R–MI–6]—1/9/2017; Beatty, H.R. 3562 July 28, 2017 Joyce [D–OH–3]—11/15/2017; Ross, Dennis A. [R–FL–15]—1/15/ 2017; Adams, Alma S. [D–NC–12]—1/21/2017; Joyce, David P. Sponsor: Arrington, Jodey C. [R–TX–19] [R–OH–14]—2/1/2017; Lawrence, Brenda L. [D–MI–14]—12/4/

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H.R. 3642—Continued To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a consistent eligibility date for provision of Department of Veterans Affairs 2017; Wagner, Ann [R–MO–2]—1/29/2018; Vargas, Juan [D–CA– memorial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and depend- 51]—2/6/2018; Clarke, Yvette D. [D–NY–9]—2/8/2018; Love, Mia ent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable. B. [R–UT–4]—2/14/2018; Issa, Darrell E. [R–CA–49]—2/14/2018; MacArthur, Thomas [R–NJ–3]—2/15/2018; Kilmer, Derek [D–WA– Aug. 18, 2017—Introduced in House. 6]—2/16/2018; Bishop, Mike [R–MI–8]—2/16/2018; Knight, Ste- Nov. 6, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ phen [R–CA–25]—2/16/2018; Cooper, Jim [D–TN–5]—2/16/2018; Affairs. H. Rept. 115–387. Comstock, Barbara [R–VA–10]—2/23/2018; DeFazio, Peter A. [D– Nov. 6, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend OR–4]—2/23/2018; Messer, Luke [R–IN–6]—2/23/2018; Donovan, the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. Daniel M., Jr. [R–NY–11]—2/23/2018; Yoder, Kevin [R–KS–3]— Mar. 1, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged 2/23/2018; Ratcliffe, John [R–TX–4]—2/26/2018; Roybal-Allard, by Unanimous Consent. Lucille [D–CA–40]—2/26/2018; Rice, Tom [R–SC–7]—2/26/2018; Mar. 1, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without Capuano, Michael E. [D–MA–7]—2/27/2018; Valadao, David G. amendment by Unanimous Consent. [R–CA–21]—2/27/2018; Posey, Bill [R–FL–8]—2/27/2018; Paulsen, Mar. 6, 2018—Presented to President. Erik [R–MN–3]—3/1/2018; Jordan, Jim [R–OH–4]—3/1/2018; Mar. 16, 2018—Signed by President. Himes, James A. [D–CT–4]—3/5/2018; Mooney, Alexander X. [R– Mar. 16, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–136. WV–2]—3/5/2018; Buck, Ken [R–CO–4]—3/7/2018; Rothfus, Keith J. [R–PA–12]—/7/2018; Moore, Gwen [D–WI–4]—3/7/2018; H.R. 3657 Aug. 18, 2017 Bucshon, Larry [R–IN–8]—3/13/2018; Huizenga, Bill [R–MI–2]— 3/13/2018; Poliquin, Bruce [R–ME–2]—3/13/2018; Palazzo, Steven Sponsor: Poliquin, Bruce [R–ME–2] M. [R–MS–4]—3/14/2018; Collins, Chris [R–NY–27]—3/19/2018; Cosponsor: None Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D–MD–2 3/26/2018; Matsui, Doris To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary O. [D–CA–6]—3/26/2018; McKinley, David B. [R–WV–1]—4/5/ of Veterans Affairs to provide certain burial benefits for spouses 2018; Hice, Jody B. [R–GA–10]—4/16/2018; Cuellar, Henry [D– and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries, and TX–28]—4/18/2018; Faso, John J. [R–NY–19]—4/26/2018 for other purposes.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program Aug. 18, 2017—Introduced in House. to improve the access to private health care for veterans who Nov. 6, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ are survivors of military sexual trauma. Affairs. H. Rept. 115–388. Nov. 6, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend Aug. 4, 2017—Introduced in House. the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by voice vote. Aug. 4, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Nov. 7, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate Aug. 4, 2017—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Oct. 24, 2017—Committee Hearings Held. May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. H.R. 3663 Aug. 22, 2017 May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. May 8, 2018—Subcommittee on Health Discharged. Sponsor: Jenkins, Evan H. [R–WV–3] May 18, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Cosponsor(s): McKinley, David B. [R–WV–1]—8/22/2017*; Mooney, Affairs. H. Rept. 115–683. Alexander X. [R–WV–2]—8/22/2017* May 18, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526. To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs May 21, 2018—Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel ‘‘Woody’’ Williams the bill, as amended. VA Medical Center. May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- ation: CR H4248–4250). Aug. 22, 2017—Introduced in House. May 21, 2018—The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate Aug. 22, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- on H.R. 3642. fairs. May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Aug. 22, 2017—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as amended. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H4248–4249). May 21, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to the bill. without objection. May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred ation: CR H4261–4263). to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 21, 2018—The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3663. H.R. 3656 Aug. 18, 2017 May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H4261). Sponsor: Banks, Jim [R–IN–3] May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to Cosponsor(s): Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS]—10/24/ without objection. 2017 May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 24, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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H.R. 3663—Continued May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. May 24, 2018—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous May 8, 2018—Subcommittee on Health Discharged. Consent. May 18, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ May 25, 2018—Message on Senate action sent to the House. Affairs. H. Rept. 115–684. June 5, 2018—Presented to President. May 18, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 527. June 15, 2018—Signed by President. May 21, 2018—Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass June 15, 2018——Became Public Law No: 115–183. the bill, as amended. May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules. H.R. 3705 Sept. 7, 2017 May 21, 2018—The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3832. Sponsor: Pingree, Chellie [D–ME–1] May 21, 2018—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays Cosponsor(s): Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—11/1/2017; Young, David were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause [R–IA–3]—11/6/2017 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to require the use of May 21, 2018—Considered as unfinished business. certified mail and plain language in certain debt collection activities. May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): Sept. 7, 2017—Introduced in House. 377—2. Nov. 7, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to Affairs. H. Rept. 115–397. without objection. Nov. 8, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend May 21, 2018—The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas without objection. and Nays: (2/3 required): 422–0. May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Nov. 9, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 3946 Oct. 4, 2017 H.R. 3832 Sept. 26, 2017 Sponsor: Allen, Rick W. [R–GA–12] Sponsor: Dunn, Neal P. [R–FL–2] Cosponsor(s): Scott, Austin [R–GA–8]—10/4/2017*; Bishop, Sanford Cosponsor(s:) Tenney, Claudia [R–NY–22]—9/26/2017*; Poliquin, D., Jr. [D–GA–2]—10/4/2017*; Carter, Earl L. ‘‘Buddy’’ [R–GA– Bruce [R–ME–2]—9/26/2017*; Arrington, Jodey C. [R–TX–19]— 1]—10/4/2017*; Collins, Doug [R–GA–9]—10/4/2017*; Ferguson, 9/26/2017*; Tonko, Paul [D–NY–20]—9/26/2017*; Rutherford, A. Drew, IV [R–GA–3]—10/4/2017*; Graves, Tom [R–GA–14]— John H. [R–FL–4] 10/2/2017; Bost, Mike [R–IL–12] 10/3/2017; 10/4/2017*; Hice, Jody B. [R–GA–10]—10/4/2017*; Johnson, Knight, Stephen [R–CA–25] 10/3/2017; McKinley, David B. [R– Henry C. ‘‘Hank,’’ Jr. [D–GA–4]—10/4/2017*; Lewis, John [D– WV–1] 10/3/2017; Hultgren, Randy [R–IL–14] 10/3/2017; Gibbs, GA–5]—10/4/2017*; Loudermilk, Barry [R–GA–11]—10/4/2017*; Bob [R–OH–7] 10/4/2017; Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3] 10/ Scott, David [D–GA–13]—10/4/2017*; Handel, Karen C. [R–GA– 4/2017; Lewis, Jason [R–MN–2] 10/4/2017; Scott, Austin [R–GA– 6]—10/4/2017*; Woodall, Rob [R–GA–7]—10/4/2017* 8] 10/5/2017; Walden, Greg [R–OR–2] 10/5/2017; Faso, John J. [R–NY–19]—10/10/2017; Love, Mia B. [R–UT–4] 10/10/2017; An Act to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community- Byrne, Bradley [R–AL–1] 10/10/2017; Hudson, Richard [R–NC– based outpatient clinic in Statesboro, Georgia, the Ray Hendrix 8] 10/10/2017; Latta, Robert E. [R–OH–5] 10/11/2017; Allen, Rick Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic. W. [R–GA–12] 10/11/2017; Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6]—10/11/ 2017; Bucshon, Larry [R–IN–8] 10/11/2017; Bergman, Jack [R– Oct. 4, 2017—Introduced in House. MI–1] 10/12/2017; Valadao, David G. [R–CA–21] 10/12/2017; Oct. 4, 2017—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Yoho, Ted S. [R–FL–3]—10/19/2017; Wagner, Ann [R–MO–2] 10/ Oct. 4, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 23/2017; Handel, Karen C. [R–GA–6] 11/6/2017; Ferguson, A. May 21, 2018—Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass Drew, IV [R–GA–3]—2/5/2018; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—3/ the bill. 29/2018; Gianforte, Greg [R–MT–At Large]—4/10/2018; Higgins, May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- Clay [R–LA–3]—4/16/2018; Kilmer, Derek [D–WA–6]—4/18/2018; ation: CR H4251–4253). Marshall, Roger W. [R–KS–1]—4/25/2018; Heck, Denny [D–WA– May 21, 2018—The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate 10]—4/25/2018; Soto, Darren [D–FL–9]—4/25/2018; Hartzler, on H.R. 3946. Vicky [R–MO–4]—4/26/2018; Lamb, Conor [D–PA–18]—5/7/2018; May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Olson, Pete [R–TX–22]—5/10/2018; Rouzer, David [R–NC–7]— Agreed to by voice vote. 5/18/2018; Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—5/18/2018 May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for access by May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to State pre- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. scription drug monitoring programs. Nov. 27, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. Sept. 26, 2017—Introduced in House. Nov. 27, 2018—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent Sept. 26, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- (consideration: CR S7141). fairs. Nov. 27, 2018—Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment Sept. 26, 2017—House—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. to the Title by Unanimous Consent. Apr. 17, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. Nov. 28, 2018—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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H.R. 4173 Oct. 31, 2017 H.R. 4334 Nov. 9, 2017

Sponsor: Banks, Jim [R–IN–3] Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [D–CA–46] Cosponsor(s): Brooks, Susan W. [R–IN–5]—11/2/2017; Bucshon, Cosponsor(s): Brownley, Julia [D–CA–26] 11/9/2017*; Ryan, Tim [D– Larry [R–IN–8]—10/31/2017*; Carson, Andre [D–IN–7]—11/6/ OH–13] 11/9/2017*; Moore, Gwen [D–WI–4] 11/9/2017*; Torres, 2017; Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6]—11/3/2017; Gabbard, Tulsi [D– Norma J. [D–CA–35] 11/9/2017*; Davis, Susan A. [D–CA–53] HI–2]—11/7/2017; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR]—11/1/2017; 11/9/2017*; Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D–DE–At Large] 11/9/2017*; Hollingsworth, Trey [R–IN–9]—10/31/2017*; Messer, Luke [R–IN– Aguilar, Pete [D–CA–31] 11/9/2017*; McEachin, A. Donald [D– 6]—10/31/2017*; Moulton, Seth [D–MA–6]—10/31/2017*; Rokita, VA–4] 11/9/2017*; Green, Gene [D–TX–29] 11/9/2017*; Lofgren, Todd [R–IN–4]—11/6/2017; Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—11/6/ Zoe [D–CA–19] 11/9/2017*; Maloney, Carolyn B. [D–NY–12] 11/ 2017; Visclosky, Peter J. [D–IN–1]—11/3/2017; Walorski, Jackie 9/2017*; Boyle, Brendan F. [D–PA–13] 11/9/2017*; Loebsack, [R–IN–2]—10/31/2017*; Young, David [R–IA–3]—11/6/2017 David [D–IA–2] 11/9/2017*; Schakowsky, Janice D. [D–IL–9] 11/ 9/2017*; Gallego, Ruben [D–AZ–7] 11/9/2017*; Hanabusa, Colleen To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on [D–HI–1] 11/9/2017*; Peterson, Collin C. [D–MN–7] 11/9/2017*; the Veterans Crisis Line. O’Halleran, Tom [D–AZ–1] 11/9/2017*; Gomez, Jimmy [D–CA– 34] 11/9/2017*; Vargas, Juan [D–CA–51] 11/9/2017*; Walz, Tim- Oct. 31, 2017—Introduced in House. othy J. [D–MN–1] 11/9/2017*; Titus, Dina [D–NV–1] 11/9/2017*; Nov. 7, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Ruiz, Raul [D–CA–36] 11/9/2017*; Espaillat, Adriano [D–NY–13] Affairs. H. Rept. 115–400. 11/9/2017*; Carbajal, Salud O. [D–CA–24] 11/9/2017*; Carson, Nov. 8, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend Andre [D–IN–7] 11/9/2017*; McCollum, Betty [D–MN–4] 11/9/ the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas 2017*; Evans, Dwight [D–PA–2] 11/9/2017*; Cohen, Steve [D– and Nays: (2/3 required): 420–0. TN–9] 11/14/2017; Cardenas, Tony [D–CA–29] 11/14/2017; Coff- Nov. 9, 2017—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate man, Mike [R–CO–6]—2/8/2018; Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D–IL–8]— and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2/8/2018; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—4/18/2018; Kilmer, Derek [D–WA–6]—4/18/2018; Thompson, Mike [D–CA–5]—4/27/2018 H.R. 4245 Nov. 3, 2017 A bill to provide for certain reporting requirements relating to medical Sponsor: Walz, Timothy J. [D–MN–1] care for women veterans provided by the Department of Veterans Cosponsor(s): Roe, David P. [R–TN–1]—11/3/2017*; Kuster, Ann M. Affairs and through contracts entered into by the Secretary of [D–NH–2]—11/3/2017*; Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—11/3/2017*; Veterans Affairs with non-Department medical providers, and for Grothman, Glenn [R–WI–6]—1/9/2018; Meadows, Mark [R–NC– other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 11]—3/5/2018; Lamborn, Doug [R–CO–5]—3/6/2018; Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6]—4/24/2018 Nov. 9, 2017—Introduced in House. Nov. 9, 2017—Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress Nov. 9, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. certain documents relating to the Electronic Health Record Mod- Nov. 9, 2017—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. ernization Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Apr. 17, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health. Nov. 3, 2017—Introduced in House. May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Nov. 3, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Nov. 3, 2017—House—Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. May 8, 2018—Subcommittee on Health Discharged. Mar. 7, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Veterans’ Affairs May 18, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. H. Rept. 115–685. May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. May 18, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528. May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. May 21, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass May 8, 2018—Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Dis- the bill, as amended. charged. May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- May 21, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ation: CR H4265–4267). H. Rept. 115–691. May 21, 2018—The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate May 21, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 534. on H.R. 4334. May 21, 2018—Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, the bill. as amended May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules. May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to May 21, 2018—The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate without objection. on H.R. 4245. May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Agreed to by voice vote. May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to H.R. 4335 Nov. 9, 2017 without objection. May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Sponsor: Correa, J. Luis [D–CA–46] to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6]—11/14/2017

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H.R. 4335—Continued Cosponsor(s): Esty, Elizabeth H. [D–CT–5]—12/13/2017*; Cole, Tom [R–OK–4]–1/10/2018; Costello, Ryan A. [R–PA–6]—1/18/2018; To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for headstones Himes, James A. [D–CT–4] –2/2/2018; Lofgren, Zoe [D–CA–19]— and markers for, and interment in national cemeteries of, deceased 2/2/2018; Bishop, Mike [R–MI–8]—2/7/2018; Poliquin, Bruce [R– spouses and dependent children of members of the Armed Forces ME–2]—2/7/2018; Dingell, Debbie [D–MI–12]—2/13/2018; Moore, serving on active duty, and for other purposes. Gwen [D–WI–4]—2/13/2018; O’Rourke, Beto [D–TX–16]—2/20/ 2018; Clarke, Yvette D. [D–NY–9]—2/20/2018; Rutherford, John Nov. 9, 2017—Introduced in House. H. [R–FL–4]—2/27/2018; Kind, Ron [D–WI–3]—3/1/2018; May 7, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS–At Large]—3/6/2018; the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas Velazquez, Nydia M. [D–NY–7]—3/13/2018; Bilirakis, Gus M. [R– and Nays: (2/3 required): 389–0. FL–12]—3/13/2018; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large]— May 8, 2018—Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate 4/5/2018; Kilmer, Derek [D–WA–6]—4/12/2018; Courtney, Joe [D– and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. CT–2]—4/13/2018; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—4/17/2018; Brownley, Julia [D–CA–26]—4/17/2018; Peters, Scott H. [D–CA– H.R. 4451 Nov. 16, 2017 52]—4/17/2018; Rice, Kathleen M. [D–NY–4]—4/23/2018; Deutch, Theodore E. [D–FL–22]—4/26/2018; Bost, Mike [R–IL–12]—4/26/ Sponsor: Wenstrup, Brad R. [R–OH–2] 2018; Shea-Porter, Carol [D–NH–1]—4/26/2018; Soto, Darren [D– Cosponsor(s): Brownley, Julia [D–CA–26]—11/16/2017*; Kuster, Ann FL–9]—5/3/2018 M. [D–NH–2]—1/18/2018; Banks, Jim [R–IN–3]—4/13/2018; Lamb, Conor [D–PA–18]—5/8/2018; Peters, Scott H. [D–CA–52]— To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number 5/8/2018 of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and to Dec. 13, 2017—Introduced in House. provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such Dec. 13, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- programs. fairs. Dec. 13, 2017—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Nov. 16, 2017—Introduced in House. Apr. 17, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. Nov. 16, 2017—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. fairs. May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Nov. 16, 2017—Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- May 8, 2018—Subcommittee on Health Discharged. tunity. May 18, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Mar. 20, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. Affairs. H. Rept. 115–687. Apr. 11, 2018—Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session May 18, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 530. Held. June 13, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass Apr. 11, 2018—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the bill, as amended. the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote . June 13, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. ation: CR H5137–5138). May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. June 13, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes May 18, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ of debate on H.R. 4635. Affairs. H. Rept. 115–686. June 13, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, May 18, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 529. as amended. Agreed to by voice vote (consideration: CR H5137). May 21, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass June 13, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to the bill, as amended. without objection. May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- June 14, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred ation: CR H4263–4265). to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 21, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4451. H.R. 4830 Jan. 18, 2018 May 21, 2018—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause Sponsor: Bilirakis, Gus M. [R–FL–12] 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the Cosponsor(s): Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—1/18/2018*; Posey, Bill motion would be postponed. [R–FL–8]—1/18/2018*; Mast, Brian J. [R–FL–18]—1/18/2018*; May 21, 2018—Considered as unfinished business (consideration: CR Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R–NC–3]—1/18/2018*; O’Rourke, Beto [D– H4268). TX–16]—1/18/2018* Khanna, Ro [D–CA–17]—1/25/2018; Barr, May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Andy [R–KY–6]—2/27/2018 as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377–1 (Roll No. 208). (text: CR H4263). To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the disapproval May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to of any course of education for purposes of the educational assist- without objection. ance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs unless the May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred educational institution providing the course permits individuals to to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. attend or participate in courses pending payment by Department, and for other purposes. H.R. 4635 Dec. 13, 2017 Jan. 18, 2018—Introduced in House. Sponsor: Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6] Jan. 18, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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H.R. 4830—Continued May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H4258). Jan. 18, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to tunity. without objection. Mar. 20, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Apr. 11, 2018—Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Held. Sept. 25, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged Apr. 11, 2018—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in by Unanimous Consent (consideration: CR S6311). the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. Sept. 25, 2018—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Consent. May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Sept. 26, 2018—Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 21, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Sept. 28, 2018—Presented to President. Affairs. H. Rept. 115–694. Oct. 9, 2018—Signed by President. May 21, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 537. Oct. 9, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–258. May 21, 2018—Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5044 Feb. 15, 2018 May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- ation: CR H4254–4256). Sponsor: Chabot, Steve [R–OH–1] May 21, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes Cosponsor(s): Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—2/15/2018* of debate on H.R. 4830. May 21, 2018—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the treatment of were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause certain surviving spouses under the contracting goals and pref- 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the erences of the Department of Veterans Affairs. motion would be postponed. May 21, 2018—Considered as unfinished business (consideration: CR Feb. 15, 2018—Introduced in House. H4267) Feb. 15, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, fairs. as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): Feb. 15, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- 382–0 (Roll No. 207). (text: CR H4254–4255). tunity. May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to Mar. 20, 2018—House—Subcommittee Hearings Held. without objection. Apr. 11, 2018—House—Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Session Held.. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Apr. 11, 2018—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. H.R. 4958 Feb. 7, 2018 May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Sponsor: Bost, Mike [R–IL–12] May 18, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Cosponsor(s): Esty, Elizabeth H. [D–CT–5]—2/7/2018*; Poliquin, H. Rept. 115–689. Bruce [R–ME–2]—3/13/2018; Peters, Scott H. [D–CA–52]—4/12/ May 18, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532. 2018; Lamb, Conor [D–PA–18]—5/7/2018; Lofgren, Zoe [D–CA– May 21, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass 19]—5/16/2018 the bill. May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- To increase, effective as of December 1, 2018, the rates of compensa- ation: CR H4259–4260). tion for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates May 21, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of of debate on H.R. 5044. certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes. May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H4259). Feb. 7, 2018—Introduced in House. May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to Feb. 7, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. without objection. Feb. 7, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred and Memorial Affairs. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Mar. 20, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.. H.R. 5215 Mar. 8, 2018 May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. May 8, 2018—Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Sponsor: Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1] Affairs Discharged. Cosponsor(s): Rice, Kathleen M. [D–NY–4]—3/8/2018*; Bost, Mike May 18, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. [R–IL–12]—3/8/2018*; Dunn, Neal P. [R–FL–2]—3/8/2018*; Coff- H. Rept. 115–688. man, Mike [R–CO–6]—4/24/2018 May 18, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 531. May 21, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of the bill. Veterans Affairs to prohibit employees found to have knowingly May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- misused the Department of Veterans Affairs purchase cards from ation: CR H4258–4259). serving as purchase card holders or approving officials. May 21, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4958. Mar. 8, 2018—Introduced in House.

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H.R. 5215—Continued Cosponsor(s): Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]—4/17/2018*; Walz, Timothy J. [D–MN–1]—4/17/2018*; O’Rourke, Beto [D–TX–16]—4/17/ Mar. 8, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2018*; Brownley, Julia [D–CA–26]—4/17/2018*; Poliquin, Bruce Mar. 8, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Inves- [R–ME–2]—4/17/2018*; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—4/17/2018*; tigations. Palazzo, Steven M. [R–MS–4]—4/17/2018*; Coffman, Mike [R– May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. CO–6]—7/11/2018; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large]— May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. 7/11/2018; Calvert, Ken [R–CA–42]—7/19/2018 May 8, 2018—Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Dis- charged. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion May 21, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. of certain additional periods of active duty service for purposes H. Rept. 115–692. of suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assist- May 21, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 535. ance under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans May 21, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass Affairs during periods of suspended participation in vocational reha- the bill. bilitation programs. May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- ation: CR H4256–4257) Apr. 17, 2018—Introduced in House. May 21, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes Apr. 17, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- of debate on H.R. 5215. fairs. May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Apr. 17, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H4256). tunity. May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to May 23, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. without objection. July 12, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. July 12, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred July 24, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. Rept. 115–870. July 24, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 673. H.R. 5418 Mar. 29, 2018 July 24, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Sponsor: Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1] July 24, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- Cosponsor(s): Peters, Scott H. [D–CA–52]—3/29/2018*; Banks, Jim ation: CR H7133–7134). [R–IN–3]—3/29/2018*; Dunn, Neal P. [R–FL–2]—3/29/2018*; July 24, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—5/15/2018 of debate on H.R. 5538. July 24, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out the Medical Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H7133–7134). Surgical Prime Vendor program using multiple prime vendors. July 24, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection. Mar. 29, 2018—Introduced in House. July 25, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Mar. 29, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. fairs. Mar. 29, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Inves- H.R. 5649 Apr. 27, 2018 tigations. May 8, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Sponsor: Arrington, Jodey C. [R–TX–19] May 8, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Cosponsor(s): O’Rourke, Beto [D–TX–16]—4/27/2018*; Banks, Jim May 8, 2018—Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Dis- [R–IN–3]—4/27/2018*; Bilirakis, Gus M. [R–FL–12]—4/27/2018*; charged. Rutherford, John H. [R–FL–4]—4/27/2018*; Wenstrup, Brad R. May 21, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. [R–OH–2]—4/27/2018*; Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]—6/21/2018; H. Rept. 115–693. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D–CT–5]—7/11/2018; Gonzalez-Colon, May 21, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 536. Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large]—7/16/2018; Calvert, Ken [R–CA–42]— May 21, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass 7/16/2018; Peters, Scott H. [D–CA–52]—7/16/2018; Kuster, Ann the bill, as amended. M. [D–NH–2]—7/16/2018 May 21, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- ation: CR H4257–4258). To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to amend the Social May 21, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes Security Act, and to direct the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs, of debate on H.R. 5418. Defense, Labor, and Homeland Security, and the Administrator May 21, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, of the Small Business Administration, to take certain actions to as amended. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H4257). improve transition assistance to members of the Armed Forces May 21, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to who separate, retire, or are discharged from the Armed Forces, without objection. and for other purposes. May 22, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Apr. 27, 2018—Introduced in House. Aug. 1, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Apr. 27, 2018—Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3731–3732). H.R. 5538 Apr. 17, 2018 Apr. 27, 2018—Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, and Ways Sponsor: Peters, Scott H. [D–CA–52] and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the

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H.R. 5649—Continued July 24, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. Rept. 115–868. Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall July 24, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 671. within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. July 25, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass Apr. 27, 2018—Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and the bill, as amended. in addition to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, and Ways July 25, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the ation: CR H7172–7175). Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall July 25, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. of debate on H.R. 5693. Apr. 27, 2018—Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and July 25, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, in addition to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, and Ways as amended. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H7172–7173). and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the July 25, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall without objection. within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. July 26, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred Apr. 27, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. tunity. Apr. 30, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. H.R. 5864 May 17, 2019 May 10, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. May 23, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. Sponsor: Bost, Mike [R–IL–12] July 12, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Cosponsor(s): Sinema, Kyrsten [D–AZ–9]- 5/17/2018*; Stefanik, Elise July 12, 2018—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. M. [R–NY–21]—5/17/2018*; Meadows, Mark [R–NC–11]—5/17/ July 24, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ 2018*; Rutherford, John H. [R–FL–4]—5/17/2018*; Poliquin, Bruce Affairs. H. Rept. 115–864, Part I. [R–ME–2]—6/13/2018*; Walorski, Jackie [R–IN–2]—7/13/2018; July 24, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass Calvert, Ken [R–CA–42]—7/16/2018; Bergman, Jack [R–MI–1]— the bill, as amended. 7/16/2018; Westerman, Bruce [R–AR–4]—7/17/2018; McMorris July 24, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- Rodgers, Cathy [R–WA–5]—7/17/2018 ation: CR H7134–7140). July 24, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish qualifications of debate on H.R. 5649. for the human resources positions within the Veterans Health Ad- July 24, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, ministration of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other as amended. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H7135–7137). purposes. July 24, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection. May 17, 2018—Introduced in House. July 25, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred May 17, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. fairs. June 13, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. H.R. 5693 May 7, 2018 June 13, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. June 27, 2018—Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Sponsor: Higgins, Clay [R–LA–3] Held. Cosponsor(s): Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R–AS–At June 27, 2018—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Large]—5/10/2018; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large]— Voice Vote. 6/14/2018; Correa, J. Luis [D–CA–46]—6/14/2018; Brownley, Julia July 12, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. [D–CA–26]—6/20/2018 July 12, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. July 24, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary H. Rept. 115–872. of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for July 24, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 675. the placement of veterans in non-Department medical foster homes July 24, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass for certain veterans who are unable to live independently, to estab- the bill, as amended. lish the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administra- July 24, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- tion and the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity ation: CR H7141–7142; text: CR H7141). and Transition of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to amend July 24, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes the interest rate for certain loans guaranteed under the home loan of debate on H.R. 5864. program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other July 24, 2018—At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays purposes. were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the May 7, 2018—Introduced in House. motion would be postponed. May 7, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 25, 2018—Considered as unfinished business (consideration: CR June 13, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. H7199–7200). June 13, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. July 25, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, June 27, 2018—Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): Held. 417–0 (Roll No. 374). June 27, 2018—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee July 25, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to (Amended) by Voice Vote. without objection. July 12, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. July 26, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred July 12, 2018—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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H.R. 5882 May 18, 2018 July 24, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Sponsor: Bustos, Cheri [D–IL–17] July 24, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- Cosponsor(s): Wenstrup, Brad R. [R–OH–2]—5/18/2018; Brownley, ation: CR H7142–7144). Julia [D–CA–26]—5/21/2018; Kuster, Ann M. [D–NH–2]—5/21/ July 24, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes 2018; Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large]—7/11/2018; Cal- of debate on H.R. 5938. vert, Ken [R–CA–42]—7/19/2018; Titus, Dina [D–NV–1]—7/23/ July 24, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, 2018 as amended. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H7142–7143). July 24, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the without objection. termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the July 25, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred lessee dies while in military service. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

May 18, 2018—Introduced in House. H.R. 5974 May 25, 2018 May 18, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- fairs. Sponsor: Denham, Jeff [R–CA–10] May 23, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Oppor- Cosponsor(s): Bost, Mike [R–IL–12]—5/25/2018*; Kuster, Ann M. tunity. [D–NH–2]—5/25/2018*; Crist, Charlie [D–FL–13]—5/25/2018*; May 23, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. Davis, Rodney [R–IL–13]—7/16/2018 July 12, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. July 12, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use on-site regulated July 24, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. medical waste treatment systems at certain Department of Veterans H. Rept. 115–865. Affairs facilities, and for other purposes. July 24, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 668. July 24, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass May 25, 2018—Introduced in House. the bill, as amended. May 25, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- July 24, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- fairs. ation: CR H7140–7141) June 13, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. July 24, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes June 13, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. of debate on H.R. 5882. June 27, 2018—Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session July 24, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, Held. as amended. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H7140) June 27, 2018—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee July 24, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to (Amended) by Voice Vote. without objection. July 12, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. July 25, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred July 12, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. July 24, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H. Rept. 115–869. H.R. 5938 May 23, 2018 July 24, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672. July 24, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass Sponsor: Gonzalez-Colon, Jenniffer [R–PR–At Large] the bill, as amended. Cosponsor(s): Coffman, Mike [R–CO–6]—7/11/2018 July 24, 2018—Considered under suspension of the rules (consider- ation: CR H7144–7145). To amend the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act to direct July 24, 2018—DEBATE—The House proceeded with forty minutes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a vacancy and recruit- of debate on H.R. 5974. ment database to facilitate the recruitment of certain members of July 24, 2018—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, the Armed Forces to satisfy the occupational needs of the Depart- as amended. Agreed to by voice vote (text: CR H7144). ment of Veterans Affairs, to establish and implement a training July 24, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to and certification program for intermediate care technicians in that without objection. Department, and for other purposes. July 25, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. May 23, 2018—Introduced in House. May 23, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- H.R. 7163 Nov. 20, 2018 fairs. June 13, 2018—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Sponsor: Bishop, Rob [R–UT–1] June 13, 2018—Subcommittee Hearings Held. Cosponsor(s): Stewart, Chris [R–UT–2]—11/27/2018; Love, Mia B. June 27, 2018—Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session [R–UT–4]—11/27/2018; Curtis, John R. [R–UT–3]—11/27/2018 Held. June 27, 2018—Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee To designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs (Amended) by Voice Vote . in North Ogden, Utah, as the Major Brent Taylor Vet Center July 12, 2018—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Outstation. July 12, 2018—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. July 24, 2018—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans’ Nov. 20, 2018—Introduced in House. Affairs. H. Rept. 115–871. July 24, 2018—Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 674. * Original cosponsor.

53 HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE—Continued

H.R. 7163—Continued Nov. 20, 2018—Referred to the House Committee on Veterans’ Af- fairs. Nov. 27, 2018—Mr. Roe (TN) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. Nov. 27, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged. Nov. 27, 2018—Considered by unanimous consent (consideration: CR H9656–9657). Nov. 27, 2018—On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H9656–9657). Nov. 27, 2018—Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection. Nov. 28, 2018—Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

54 PASSED BILLS

SENATE

Measure Initial Passage

S. 12 May 25, 2017 S. 114 May 25, 2017 S. 324 November 9, 2017 S. 544 April 3, 2017 S. 899 March 20, 2018 S. 925 January 3, 2018 S. 946 February 15, 2018 S. 1094 June 6, 2017 S. 1153 November 9, 2017 S. 1165 September 7, 2017 S. 1266 November 9, 2017 S. 1282 August 2, 2017 S. 1873 January 18, 2018 S. 2246 February 14, 2018 S. 2248 March 1, 2018 S. 2372 March 1, 2018 S. 3444 December 20, 2018 S. 3523 December 19, 2018 S. Res. 551 June 21, 2018

HOUSE BILLS

Measure Initial Passage

H.R. 609 February 17, 2017 H.R. 1162 December 19, 2018 H.R. 1329 October 25, 2017 H.R. 1362 March 15, 2017 H.R. 1545 November 15, 2017 H.R. 1725 February 15, 2018 H.R. 2288 August 1, 2017 H.R. 2772 May 16, 2018

55 Measure Initial Passage

H.R. 3122 February 15, 2018 H.R. 3562 May 16, 2018 H.R. 3656 March 1, 2018 H.R. 3663 May 24, 2018 H.R. 3946 November 27, 2018 H.R. 4958 September 25, 2018

PUBLIC LAW INDEX OF BILLS ACTED UPON BY THE COMMITTEE

Public Law Related Senate Bill(s) Related House Bill(s) Date Enacted 115–9 H.R. 609 March 13, 2017 115–16 H.R. 1362 March 31, 2017 115–26 S. 544, S. 86 H.R. 369 April 19, 2017 115–41 S. 1094 June 23, 2017 115–46 S. 114, S. 1550 H.R. 1690 August 12, 2017 115–55 S. 1024 H.R. 2288 August 23, 2017 115–75 S. 784 H.R. 1329 November 2, 2017 115–86 S. 1567 H.R. 1545 November 21, 2017 115–95 S. 1266 H.R. 42 December 20, 2017 115–130 S. 706 H.R. 1725 March 9, 2018 115–131 S. 1198 H.R. 3122 March 9, 2018 115–136 S. 2247 H.R. 3656 March 16, 2018 115–159 S. 324 H.R. 1005 March 27, 2018 115–177 H.R. 3562 June 1, 2018 115–181 S. 1282 H.R. 3765 June 5, 2018 115–182 S. 2372, S. 2906 H.R. 5674 June 6, 2018 115–183 S. 1165 H.R. 3663 June 15, 2018 115–188 S. 2382 H.R. 2772, H.R. 2517 June 21, 2018 115–193 S. 2246 H.R. 4687 June 25, 2018 115–238 S. 899 H.R. 2648 September 7, 2018 115–258 S. 784, S. 3089 H.R. 4958 October 9, 2018 115–315 H.R. 3946 December 14, 2018 115–339 S. 514 H.R. 1162 December 21, 2018 115–407 S. 2248 H.R. 3657 December 31, 2018

56 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS

115–9 Mar. 13, 2017 S. 1094 To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs health care center May 11, 2017—Introduced in Senate. in Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Abie Abra- May 24, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Reported ham VA Clinic.’’ by Senator Isakson with an amendment in the nature of a sub- H.R. 609 stitute. Without written report. Jan. 23, 2017—Introduced in House. June 06, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate Feb. 13, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to with an amendment by Voice Vote. suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. June 13, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed Feb. 17, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- by the Yeas and Nays: 368–55 charged by Unanimous Consent. June 22, 2017—Presented to President. Feb. 17, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate June 23, 2017—Signed by President. without amendment by Unanimous Consent. June 23, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–41. Mar. 1, 2017—Presented to President. Mar. 13, 2017—Signed by President. 115–46 Aug. 12, 2017 Mar. 13, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–9. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Sec- retary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding per- 115–16 Mar. 31, 2017 formance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based out- of the Department of Veterans Affairs. patient clinic in Pago Pago, American Samoa, the Faleomavaega Eni S. 114 Fa’aua’’ Hunkin VA Clinic. Jan. 12, 2017—Introduced in Senate. H.R. 1362 May 25, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- Mar. 06, 2017—Introduced in House. charged by Unanimous Consent. Mar. 07, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to May 25, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas without amendment by Unanimous Consent. and Nays: (2/3 required): 411–2 July 24, 2017—Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: Mar. 15, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended charged by Unanimous Consent. Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 219–186 (Roll Mar. 15, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate No. 408). without amendment by Unanimous Consent. July 28, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed Mar. 21, 2017—Presented to President. by the Yeas and Nays: 414–0. Mar. 31, 2017—Signed by President. Aug. 1, 2017—Resolving differences—Senate actions: Senate Mar. 31, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–16. agreed to the House amendments to the Senate bill by Voice Vote. 115–26 April 19, 2017 Aug. 07, 2017—Presented to President. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Aug. 12, 2017—Signed by President. Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Aug. 12, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–46. Program, and for other purposes. S. 544 115–55 Aug. 23, 2017 Mar. 07, 2017—Introduced in Senate. To amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the rights and Apr. 03, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding claims for benefits charged by Unanimous Consent. under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Apr. 03, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate and for other purposes. without amendment by Voice Vote. H.R. 2288 Apr. 05, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to May 2, 2017—Introduced in House. suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. May 19, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Af- Apr. 07, 2017—Presented to President. fairs. Apr. 19, 2017—Signed by President. May 23, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to Apr. 19, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–26. suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418–0 115–41 June 23, 2017 Aug. 1, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the charged by Unanimous Consent. accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Aug. 1, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with and for other purposes. an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

57 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS—Continued

115–55—Continued Dec. 8, 2017—Presented to President. Dec. 20, 2017—Signed by President. Aug. 11, 2017—Resolving differences—House actions: On Dec. 20, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–95 motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment. Agreed to without objection. 115–130 Mar. 9, 2018 Aug. 11, 2017—Presented to President. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit certain reports Aug. 23, 2017—Signed by President. relating to medical evidence submitted in support of claims for benefits Aug. 23, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–55. under the laws administered by the Secretary. H.R. 1725 115–75 Nov. 2, 2017 Mar. 24, 2017—Introduced in House. To increase, effective as of December 1, 2017, the rates of com- May 19, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on pensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates Veterans’ Affairs. H. Rept. 115–133. of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve May 23, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, to improve suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to the processing of claims by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and by voice vote. for other purposes. Feb. 15, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- H.R. 1329 charged by Unanimous Consent. Mar. 2, 2017—Introduced in House. Feb. 15, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate May 19, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Veterans’ Affairs. Feb. 28, 2018—Presented to President. May 23, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to Mar. 9, 2018—Signed by President. suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to Mar. 9, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–130 by voice vote. Oct. 25, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- 115–131 Mar. 9, 2018 charged by Unanimous Consent. To protect individuals who are eligible for increased pension under Oct. 25, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the basis without amendment by Unanimous Consent. of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or Nov. 2, 2017—Presented to President. otherwise unlawful practices, and for other purposes. Nov. 2, 2017—Signed by President. H.R. 3122 Nov. 2, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–75. June 29, 2017—Introduced in House. Nov. 6, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 115–86 Nov. 21, 2017 Veterans’ Affairs. H. Rept. 115–385. To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority Nov. 6, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to sus- of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain patient informa- pend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by tion to State controlled substance monitoring programs, and for other voice vote. purposes. Feb. 15, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- H.R. 1545 charged by Unanimous Consent. Mar. 15, 2017—Introduced in House. Feb. 15, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate May 22, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Af- without amendment by Unanimous Consent. fairs. H. Rept. 115–144. Feb. 28, 2018—Presented to President. May 23, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to Mar. 9, 2018—Signed by President. suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. Mar. 9, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–131 Nov. 15, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- charged by Unanimous Consent. Nov. 15, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate 115–136 Mar. 16, 2018 without amendment by Unanimous Consent. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a consistent Nov. 17, 2017—Presented to President. eligibility date for provision of Department of Veterans Affairs memo- Nov. 21, 2017—Signed by President. rial headstones and markers for eligible spouses and dependent chil- Nov. 21, 2017—Became Public Law No: 115–86 dren of veterans whose remains are unavailable. H.R. 3656 115–95 Dec. 20, 2017 Aug. 18, 2017—Introduced in House. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into Nov. 6, 2017—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate medical centers Veterans’ Affairs. H. Rept. 115–387. of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Nov. 6, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to sus- S. 1266 pend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to by May 25, 2017—Introduced in Senate. voice vote. Nov. 9, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- Mar. 1, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- charged by Unanimous Consent. charged by Unanimous Consent. Nov. 9, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate Mar. 1, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with- without amendment by Unanimous Consent. out amendment by Unanimous Consent. Dec. 6, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to sus- Mar. 6, 2018—Presented to President. pend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas and Mar. 16, 2018—Signed by President. Nays: (2/3 required): 423–0 Mar. 16, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–136

58 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS—Continued

115–159 Mar. 27, 2018 Mar. 1, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the charged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1321) provision of adult day health care services for veterans. Mar. 1, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with- S. 324 out amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1321) Feb. 7, 2017—Introduced in Senate. May 16, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed Nov. 9, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- by recorded vote: 347–70 (Roll No. 189). charged by Unanimous Consent. May 23, 2018—Resolving differences—Senate actions: Senate Nov. 9, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with agreed to the House amendment to S. 2372 by Yea-Nay Vote. an amendment by Unanimous Consent. 92–5. Record Vote No. 106. Mar. 13, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to June 05, 2018—Presented to President. suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote. June 06, 2018—Signed by President. Mar. 19, 2018—Presented to President. June 06, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–182. Mar. 27, 2018—Signed by President. Mar. 27, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–159 115–183 June 15, 2018 To designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans 115–177 June 1, 2018 Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel ‘‘Woody’’ Wil- To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary liams VA Medical Center. of Veterans Affairs to furnish assistance for adaptations of residences H.R. 3663 of veterans in rehabilitation programs under chapter 31 of such title, Aug. 22, 2017—Introduced in House. and for other purposes. May 21, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to H.R. 3562 suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.(text: July 28, 2017—Introduced in House. CR H4261) Nov. 06, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ May 24, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- Affairs. H. Rept. 115–386. charged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2942) Nov. 06, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to May 24, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by the Yeas without amendment by Unanimous Consent. and Nays: (2/3 required): 400–0 (Roll No. 607).(text: CR H8502– June 05, 2018—Presented to President. 8503) June 15, 2018—Signed by President. May 16, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- June 15, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–183. charged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2732) May 16, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate 115–188 June 21, 2018 without amendment by Unanimous Consent. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for requirements May 21, 2018—Presented to President. relating to the reassignment of Department of Veterans Affairs senior June 1, 2018—Signed by President. executive employees. June 1, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–177. H.R. 2772 June 06, 2017—Introduced in House. 115–181 June 5, 2018 July 24, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Af- To redesignate certain clinics of the Department of Veterans Affairs fairs. H. Rept. 115–248. located in Montana. July 28, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to S. 1282 suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to May 25, 2017—Introduced in Senate. by voice vote.(text: CR H6540) Aug. 2, 2017—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- May 16, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- charged by Unanimous Consent. charged by Unanimous Consent. Aug. 2, 2017—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with May 16, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate an amendment by Unanimous Consent. with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. May 21, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to June 07, 2018—Resolving differences—House actions: On suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.(text: motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment. Agreed CR H4260) to without objection.(text: CR H4871) May 24, 2018—Presented to President. June 11, 2018—Presented to President. June 05, 2018—Signed by President. June 21, 2018—Signed by President. June 05, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–181. June 21, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–188.

115–182 June 6, 2018 115–193 June 25, 2018 To establish a permanent community care program for veterans, To designate the health care center of the Department of Veterans to establish a commission for the purpose of making recommendations Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest I. ‘‘Boots’’ regarding the modernization or realignment of facilities of the Veterans Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes. Health Administration, to improve construction of the Department S. 2246 of Veterans Affairs, to make certain improvements in the laws admin- Dec. 19, 2017—Introduced in Senate. istered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to the home Feb. 14, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- loan program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other charged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1130) purposes. Feb. 14, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate S. 2372 without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1130) Feb. 05, 2018—Introduced in Senate. June 07, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs discharged.

59 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF PUBLIC LAWS—Continued

115–193—Continued Dec. 10, 2018—Resolving differences—House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments. Agreed June 07, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate Amendment: without objection.(text: CR H4964) CR H9802) June 14, 2018—Presented to President. Dec. 11, 2018—Presented to President. June 25, 2018—Signed by President. Dec. 14, 2018—Signed by President. June 25, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–193. Dec. 14, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–315.

115–238 Sept. 7, 2018 115–339 Dec. 21, 2018 To amend title 5, United States Code, to ensure that the require- To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot ments that new Federal employees who are veterans with service- program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance connected disabilities are provided leave for purposes of undergoing therapy to veterans. medical treatment for such disabilities apply to certain employees H.R. 1162 of the Veterans Health Administration. Feb. 16, 2017—Introduced in House. S. 899 May 23, 2017—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Af- Apr. 07, 2017—Introduced in Senate. fairs. H. Rept. 115–147. Mar. 20, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- May 23, 2017—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to charged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1848) suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.(text: Mar. 20, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate CR H4470) without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1848) Dec. 19, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- July 16, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to charged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7896) suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to Dec. 19, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate by voice vote.(text: CR H6213–6214) without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Aug. 22, 2018—Resolving differences—Senate actions: Senate Dec. 21, 2018—Presented to President. agreed to the House amendments to the Senate bill by Unani- Dec. 21, 2018—Signed by President. mous Consent.(consideration: CR S5869) Dec. 21, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–339. Aug. 28, 2018—Presented to President. Sept. 07, 2018—Signed by President. 115–407 Dec. 31, 2018 Sept. 07, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–238. To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain burial benefits for spouses 115–258 Oct. 9, 2018 and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries, and To increase, effective as of December 1, 2018, the rates of com- for other purposes. pensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates S. 2248 of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain Dec. 19, 2017—Introduced in Senate. disabled veterans, and for other purposes. Mar. 1, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- H.R. 4958 charged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1321) Feb. 07, 2018—Introduced in House. Mar. 1, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with- May 18, 2018—Reported by the Committee on Veterans’ Af- out amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1321) fairs. H. Rept. 115–688. Dec. 10, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to May 21, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Agreed to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.(text: by voice vote.(text: CR H9794–9798) CR H4258) Dec. 19, 2018—Resolving differences—Senate actions: Senate Sept. 25, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- agreed to the House amendment to S. 2248 by Unanimous Con- charged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6311) sent.(consideration: CR S7896) Sept. 25, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate Dec. 27, 2018—Presented to President. without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Dec. 31, 2018—Signed by President. Sept. 28, 2018—Presented to President. Dec. 31, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–407. Oct. 09, 2018—Signed by President. Oct. 09, 2018—Became Public Law No: 115–258.

115–315 Oct. 9, 2018 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based out- patient clinic in Statesboro, Georgia, the Ray Hendrix Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic. H.R. 3946 Oct. 04, 2017—Introduced in House. May 21, 2018—Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4252) Nov. 27, 2018—Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs dis- charged by Unanimous Consent. Nov. 27, 2018—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unani- mous Consent.

60 HEARINGS AND MEETING SESSIONS OF THE COMMITTEE

Jan. 24, 2017. Business Meeting: Meeting to Consider the Rules Oct. 25, 2017. Business Meeting: Meeting to Consider Pending of Procedure of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee for the 115th Nominations Congress and a Resolution Authorizing the Expenditures of the Committee for the 115th Congress Nov. 21, 2017. Field Hearing: The State of VA Services in Ohio

Feb. 1, 2017. Pending Nomination of David J. Shulkin, M.D., Nomi- Nov. 29, 2017. Business Meeting: Markup of Pending Legislation nee to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jan. 17, 2018. The State of the VA: A Progress Report on Imple- Feb. 7, 2017. Business Meeting: Meeting to Consider the Pending menting 2017 VA Reform Legislation Nomination of David J. Shulkin, M.D., to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs Feb. 27, 2018. Legislative Presentation of the Disabled American Veterans Feb. 28, 2017. Legislative Presentation of Disabled American Vet- erans Feb. 28, 2018. Legislative Presentation of The American Legion Mar. 1, 2017. Legislative Presentation of The American Legion Mar. 6, 2018. Legislative Presentation of Multiple VSO’s (PVA, Mar. 1, 2017. Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars AMVETS, VVA, AXPOW, IAVA, AUSN, WWP, NGAUS, NCOA) Mar. 9, 2017. Legislative Presentations of PVA, AUSN, AMVETS, VVA, NCOA, GSW, NASDVA, WWP, NGAUS Mar. 7, 2018. Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars

Mar. 15, 2017. GAO’s High Risk List and the Veterans Health Mar. 14, 2018. Legislative Presentation of Multiple VSO’s (FRA, Administration JWV, AFSA, BVA, MOPH, NASDVA, MOAA, TREA, GSW)

Mar. 22, 2017. Legislative Presentations of JWV, FRA, AFSA, Mar. 21, 2018. Fiscal Year 2019 Budget for Veterans’ Programs MOPH, AXPOW, BVA, TREA, MOAA and IAVA and Fiscal Year 2020 Advance Appropriations Request

May 10, 2017. Examining the Veterans Choice Program and the Apr. 11, 2018. Pending Nominations (USB, CAVC) Future of Care in the Community Apr. 18, 2018. Business Meeting: Meeting to Consider Pending May 17, 2017. Pending Health and Benefits Legislation Nominations May 24, 2017. Business Meeting: Markup of Pending Legislation June 13, 2018. Pending Nomination of John Lowry, III June 7, 2017. Examining the Veterans Choice Program and the Future of Care in the Community June 19, 2018. Business Meeting: Meeting to Consider Pending Nomination June 14, 2017. Fiscal Year 2018 Budget for Veterans’ Programs and Fiscal Year 2019 Advance Appropriations Requests June 27, 2018. Pending Nomination—Robert Wilkie to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs June 15, 2017. Pending Benefits Legislation July 10, 2018. Business Meeting: Meeting to Consider the Pending June 28, 2017. Business Meeting: Markup of Pending Legislation Nomination of Robert Wilkie

July 11, 2017. Pending Health Care Legislation Aug. 1, 2018. Pending Legislation

July 19, 2017. Pending Nominations Sept. 5, 2018. Pending Nominations (OAWP, CIO)

July 20, 2017. Business Meeting: Meeting to Consider Pending Sept. 18, 2018. Business Meeting: Meeting to Consider Pending NominationsJuly 26, 2017. Business Meeting: Markup of Pending Nominations (Bonzanto, Gfrerer) Legislation Sept. 26, 2018. The State of the VA: A 60 Day Report Sept. 7, 2017. #BeThere: What More Can Be Done to Prevent Veteran Suicide? Dec. 19, 2018. Tracking Transformation: VA MISSION Act Imple- Oct. 4, 2017. Pending Nominations mentation

61 COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS

Reports

Report No. Title 115–17 Legislative Oversight Activities During the 114th Congress by the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 115–126 Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 115–212 Caring for Our Veterans Act of 2017

Hearings

S. Hrg. No. Date and Title 115–8 February 1, 2017—Nomination of Hon. David J. Shulkin, MD, to be Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 115–276 June 14, 2017—The Fiscal Year 2018 Budget for Veterans’ Programs 115–299 May 17, 2017—Hearing on Pending Legislation 115–320 July 11, 2017—Hearing on Pending Legislation 115–323 March 15, 2017—GAO’s High-Risk List and the Veterans Health Administration 115–335 June 7, 2017—Examining the Veterans Choice Program and the Future of Care in the Community 115–336 September 27, 2017—#bethere: What more can be done to prevent suicide? 115–387 November 21, 2017—The State of VA Services in Ohio 115–399 July 19, 2017—Nominations of the 115th Congress, Part 1 115–464 March 21, 2018—The Fiscal Year 2019 Budget for Veterans’ Programs 115–537 January 17, 2018—The State of the VA: A Progress Report on Implementing 2017 VA Reform Legislation 115–616 August 1, 2018—Hearing on Pending Legislation

62 EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

EC–214. A communication from the Acting Director of Regulation EC–705. A communication from the Chief of Regulation Policy Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tiered Pharmacy suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fertility Counseling Copayments for Medications’’ (RIN2900-AP35) received during ad- and Treatment for Certain Veterans and Spouses’’ (RIN2900-AP94) journment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the received in the Office of the President of the Senate on February Senate on December 20, 2016; to the Committee on Veterans’ 14, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Affairs. EC–924. A communication from the Office Program Manager, Of- EC–414. A communication from the Acting Director of Regulation fice of Regulation Policy and Management, 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 ‘‘Extension ‘‘VA Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification Guidelines’’ of Pharmacy Copayments for Medications’’ (RIN2900-AP87) re- (RIN2900-AP93) received during adjournment of the Senate in the ceived in the Office of the President of the Senate on January Office of the President of the Senate on February 23, 2017; to 4, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–415. A communication from the Acting Director of Regulation EC–1359. A communication from the Chief of Special Projects, Of- Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- fice of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Advanced Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Practice Registered Nurses’’ (RIN2900-AP44) received in the Office ‘‘VA Dental Insurance Program’’ (RIN2900-AP91) received in the of the President of the Senate on January 4, 2017; to the Committee Office of the President of the Senate on April 7, 2017; to the on Veterans’ Affairs. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–576. A communication from the Acting Director of Regulation EC–1360. A communication from the Office Program Manager, Of- Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- fice of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Diseases Associ- Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ated with Exposure to Contaminants in the Water Supply at Camp ‘‘Release of VA Records Relating to HIV’’ (RIN2900-AP73) re- Lejeune’’ (RIN2900-AP66) received during adjournment of the Sen- ceived in the Office of the President of the Senate on April 6, ate in the Office of the President of the Senate on January 18, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–1512. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney EC–588. A communication from the Acting Director, Employee General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, trans- Services/Recruitment and Hiring, Office of Personnel Management, mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Vet- Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) erans’ Preference’’ (RIN3206-AN47) received in the Office of the Quarterly Report to Congress; Second Quarter of Fiscal Year President of the Senate on January 12, 2017; to the Committee 2017;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. EC–1595. A communication from the Chief of Regulation Policy EC–661. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Payment or Reimburse- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment ment for Certain Medical Expenses for Camp Lejeune Family Mem- and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re- bers’’ (RIN2900-AO79) received in the Office of the President port to Congress; First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017;’’ to the Com- of the Senate on May 9, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Affairs.

EC–704. A communication from the Office Program Manager of EC–1596. A communication from the Chief of Regulation Policy Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Pharmacy ‘‘Recognition of Tribal Organizations for Representation of VA Copayments for Medications’’ (RIN2900-AP87) received in the Of- Claimants’’ (RIN2900-AP51) received in the Office of the President fice of the President of the Senate on May 9, 2017; to the Com- of the Senate on February 14, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Affairs.

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EC–1666. A communication from the Director, Office of Manage- EC–2446. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney ment and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, trans- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Sequestration Preview mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Report to the President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2018;’’ to Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) the Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- Quarterly Report to Congress; Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017;’’ estry; Appropriations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; EC–2460. A communication from the Acting Assistant Attorney Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, trans- Education, Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and Govern- mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services mental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entre- Quarterly Report to Congress; Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017;’’ preneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–1667. A communication from the Director, Office of Manage- EC–2519. A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy ment and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Final Sequestration Report suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ensuring a Safe Environ- to the President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2017;’’ to the Special ment for Community Residential Care Residents’’ (RIN2900-AP06) Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appro- received in the Office of the President of the Senate on August priations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; 3, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Select Com- EC–2520. A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy mittee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; Homeland Security and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- and Governmental Affairs; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Loan Guaranty: Vendee Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; Loan Fees’’ (RIN2900-AP32) received in the Office of the President Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; of the Senate on August 3, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ and Veterans’ Affairs. Affairs.

EC–1741. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, EC–2657. A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- Semiannual Report of the Inspector General for the period from suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedule for Rating October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017; to the Committee on Disabilities; Dental and Oral Conditions’’ (RIN2900-AP08) received Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 21, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ EC–1971. A communication from the Chief of Regulation Policy Affairs. and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisher Houses and EC–2813. A communication from the Chief of Regulations Special Other Temporary Lodging’’ (RIN2900-AP45) received in the Office Projects, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of the President of the Senate on June 12, 2017; to the Committee of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of on Veterans’ Affairs. a rule entitled ‘‘Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program’’ (RIN2900-AP61) received in the Office of the President of the EC–1972. A communication from the Chief of Regulation Policy Senate on September 7, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- Affairs. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Expanded Delegation Authority for Procedures Related to Representation of Claimants’’ EC–2814. A communication from the Senior Official performing (RIN2900-AP96) received in the Office of the President of the the duties of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- Senate on June 12, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Armed Forces Retirement Home for fiscal years 2014, 2015, and 2016; EC–2304. A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘VA Veteran-Owned EC–3274. A communication from the Director of Regulation Policy Small Business Verification Guidelines’’ (RIN2900-AP93) received and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pur- in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 19, 2017; suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Veterans’ Mortgage to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Life Insurance—Coverage Amendment’’ (RIN2900-AP49) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 23, 2017; EC–2305. A joint communication from the Interim Deputy Secretary to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. of Veterans Affairs and the Senior Official performing the duties of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), trans- EC–3379. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Veterans Affairs and transmitting proposed legislation entitled ‘‘Veteran Coordinated Ac- Department of Defense Joint Executive Committee Fiscal Year 2016 cess and Rewarding Experiences (CARE) Act;’’ to the Committee Annual Report;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. on Veterans’ Affairs.

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EC–3402. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, EC–3642. A communication from the Senior Official performing Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, the duties of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment ness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Annual Re- and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re- port to Congress on the Post–9/11 Educational Assistance Pro- port to Congress; Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017;’’ to the gram;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–3831. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of EC–3403. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- transmitting proposed legislation entitled ‘‘Veteran Coordinated Ac- fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled cess and Rewarding Experiences (CARE) Act;’’ to the Committee ‘‘Extra-Schedular Evaluations for Individual Disabilities’’ on Veterans’ Affairs. (RIN2900-AP48) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 13, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ EC–3416. A communication from the Office Program Manager, Of- Affairs. fice of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–3973. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Extension of the Presumptive Period for Compensation for Gulf transmitting proposed legislation; to the Committee on Veterans’ War Veterans’’ (RIN2900-AP84) received in the Office of the Presi- Affairs. dent of the Senate on November 7, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–4136. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, EC–3417. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment port to Congress; First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018;’’ to the Com- and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. port to Congress; Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–4174. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, EC–3427. A communication from the Office Program Manager, Of- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment fice of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re- Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled port to Congress; First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018;’’ to the Com- ‘‘Schedule for Rating Disabilities; The Endocrine System’’ mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. (RIN2900-AO44) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 7, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- EC–4362. A communication from the Director, Office of Manage- fairs. ment and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Report to the Congress EC–3428. A communication from the Director, Office of Regulation on the Joint Committee Reductions for Fiscal Year 2019;’’ to Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- the Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Homeless estry; Appropriations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Veterans’’ (RIN2900-AQ07) received in the Office of the President Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; of the Senate on November 7, 2017; to the Committee on Veterans’ Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Affairs. Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and Govern- EC–3456. A communication from the Chief, Office of Regulation mental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entre- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ecclesiastical preneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. Endorsing Organizations’’ (RIN2900-AP83) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 13, 2017; to the EC–4363. A communication from the Director, Office of Manage- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ment and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Sequestration Preview EC–3587. A communication from the Director, Office of Regulation Report to the President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2019;’’ to Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- the Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘VA Vocational estry; Appropriations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Rehabilitation and Employment Nomenclature Change for Position Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Title—Revision’’ (RIN2900-AQ11) received in the Office of the Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; President of the Senate on November 27, 2017; to the Committee Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, on Veterans’ Affairs. Education, Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and Govern- mental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; EC–3622. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entre- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ preneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. Semiannual Report of the Inspector General for the period from April 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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EC–4465. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- EC–4938. A communication from the Deputy General Counsel, Of- ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, fice of General Counsel, Small Business Administration, transmit- Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rules of Practice report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revise and Streamline VA Acquisition for Protests and Appeals Regarding Eligibility for Inclusion in the Regulation to Adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation Principles U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and (VAAR Case 2014–V002)’’ (RIN2900-AP82) received during ad- Evaluation Database’’ (RIN3245-AG87) received in the Office of journment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the the President of the Senate on April 17, 2018; to the Committee Senate on February 23, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. fairs. EC–4987. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- EC–4577. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revise and Streamline VA Acquisition ‘‘Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Amendments’’ Regulation to Adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation Principles (RIN2900-AQ22) received during adjournment of the Senate in (VAAR Case 2014–V001)’’ (RIN2900-AP50) received during ad- the Office of the President of the Senate on March 9, 2018; to journment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Senate on April 20, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4578. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of EC–5132. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment ‘‘Reimbursement of qualifying adoption expenses for certain vet- and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re- erans’’ (RIN2900-AQ01) received during adjournment of the Senate port to Congress; Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018;’’ to the in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 9, 2018; Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–5133. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, EC–4594. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re- ‘‘Electronic Submission of Certain Servicemembers’ Group Life port to Congress; Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018;’’ to the Insurance, Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance, and Vet- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. erans’ Group Life Insurance Forms’’ (RIN2900-AP98) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 14, 2018; EC–5168. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–4774. A communication from the Director, Office of Manage- ‘‘Eligibility for Supplemental Service-Disabled Veterans’ Insur- ment and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, ance’’ (RIN2900-AQ03) received in the Office of the President pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Final Sequestration Report to the President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2018;’’ to the Special of the Senate on May 8, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appro- Affairs. priations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; EC–5181. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Select Com- fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled mittee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, ‘‘Special Monthly Compensation for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Injury’’ (RIN2900-AP23) received in the Office of the President Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; of the Senate on May 9, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Affairs. and Veterans’ Affairs. EC–5241. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- EC–4914. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ‘‘Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Gynecological Conditions and report of a rule entitled ‘‘Authority of Health Care Providers to Disorders of the Breast’’ (RIN2900-AP13) received in the Office Practice Telehealth’’ (RIN2900-AQ06) received in the Office of of the President of the Senate on April 11, 2018; to the Committee the President of the Senate on May 15, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–4920. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of EC–5242. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ‘‘Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Organs of Special Sense report of a rule entitled ‘‘Expanded Access to Non-VA Care and Schedule of Ratings—Eye’’ (RIN2900-AP14) received in the through the Veterans Choice Program’’ (RIN2900-AP60) received Office of the President of the Senate on April 16, 2018; to the in the Office of the President of the Senate on May 15, 2018; Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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EC–5421. A communication from the Acting Secretary of Veterans EC–6291. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department’s Semiannual Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, Report of the Inspector General for the period from October 1, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment 2017 through March 31, 2018; to the Committee on Homeland and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re- Security and Governmental Affairs. port to Congress; Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–5492. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, EC–6292. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Case Management Services Grant Pro- fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled gram’’ (RIN2900-AQ15) received in the Office of the President ‘‘Automatic Burial Benefits for Previously Unestablished Surviving of the Senate on June 7, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Spouses’’ (RIN2900-AQ10) received in the Office of the President Affairs. of the Senate on August 20, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ EC–5493. A communication from the Director, Office of Regulation Affairs. Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reimbursement EC–6366. A communication from the Director, Office of Manage- for Emergency Treatment’’ (RIN2900-AQ08) received in the Office ment and Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, of the President of the Senate on June 7, 2018; to the Committee pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Sequestration Update on Veterans’ Affairs. Report to the President and Congress for Fiscal Year 2019;’’ to the Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- EC–5831. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- estry; Appropriations; Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medical Care in Foreign Countries and Select Committee on Ethics; Finance; Foreign Relations; Health, Filing for Reimbursement for Community Care Not Previously Au- Education, Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and Govern- thorized by VA’’ (RIN2900-AP55) received during adjournment mental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select Committee on Intelligence; of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on the Judiciary; Rules and Administration; Small Business and Entre- June 29, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. preneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. EC–5910. A communication from the Regulatory Ombudsman, Fed- EC–6490. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, eral Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transpor- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a violation of tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Process for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Physicians To the Antideficiency Act; to the Committee on Appropriations. Be Added to the National Registry of Certified Examiners’’ EC–6536. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- ((RIN2126-AB97) received in the Office of the President of the ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Senate on June 26, 2018; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the and Transportation. report of a rule entitled ‘‘VA Acquisition Regulation: Contract EC–6009. A communication from the Director, Office of Regulation Cost Principles and Procedures; Protests, Disputes and Appeals’’ Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- (RIN2900-AQ02) received in the Office of the President of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedule for Senate on September 17, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Rating Disabilities: Skin’’ (RIN2900-AP27) received in the Office Affairs. of the President of the Senate on July 18, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–6592. A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting proposed legislation; to the Committee on Veterans’ EC–6029. A communication from the Director, Office of Regulation Affairs. Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Third Party EC–6606. A communication from the President of the United States, Billing for Medical Care Provided under Special Treatment Authori- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the designation ties’’ (RIN2900-AP20) received in the Office of the President of for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism all the Senate on July 19, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. funding so designated by the Congress in the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs EC–6030. A communication from the Director, Office of Regulation Appropriations Act, 2019, pursuant to section 251 (b) (2) (A) of Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fiduciary for the enclosed list of accounts; to the Committee on the Budget. Activities’’ (RIN2900-AO53) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 23, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ EC–6617. A communication from the Director, Office of Regulation Affairs. Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- EC–6140. A communication from the Assistant Attorney General, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Net Worth, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, Asset Transfers, and Income Exclusions for Needs-Based Benefits’’ pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Uniformed Services Employment (RIN2900-AO73) received in the Office of the President of the and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) Quarterly Re- Senate on September 24, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ port to Congress; Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018;’’ to the Affairs. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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EC–6618. A communication from the Director, Office of Regulation EC–7071. A communication from the Principal Deputy Assistant Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘VA Acquisition law, a report entitled ‘‘Attorney General’s Fourth Quarterly Report Regulation: Subcontracting Policies and Procedures; Government of Fiscal Year 2018;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Property’’ (RIN2900-AQ05) received in the Office of the President EC–7361. of the Senate on September 24, 2018; to the Committee on Vet- A communication from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ erans’ Affairs. Semiannual Report of the Inspector General for the period from EC–6738. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of April 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018; to the Committee on Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–7372. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- ‘‘VA Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Verification Guide- ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, lines’’ (RIN2900-AP97) received in the Office of the President Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of the Senate on September 28, 2018; to the Committee on Vet- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Per Diem Paid to States for Care of erans’ Affairs. Eligible Veterans in State Homes’’ (RIN2900-AO88) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on December 3, 2018; EC–6739. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the POM–28. A resolution adopted by the House of Representatives report of a rule entitled ‘‘VA Acquisition Regulation: Taxes; Qual- of the State of Michigan urging the to ity Assurance; Transportation; Solicitation Provisions and Contract eliminate the ‘‘widows’ tax’’ on the surviving spouses of retired Clauses; and Special Procurement Controls’’ (RIN2900-AQ04) re- U.S. military servicemembers; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- ceived in the Office of the President of the Senate on September fairs. 28, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. POM–50. A resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of Lou- isiana memorializing the United States Congress to review federal EC–6740. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- laws, rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure that veterans ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, and their family members have convenient access to military service Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the and medical records; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Definition of Domiciliary Care’’ (RIN2900-AP00) received in the Office of the President of the POM–51. A resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of New Senate on September 28, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Jersey urging the United States Congress to increase funding for Affairs. services for veterans who are returning from deployment; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. EC–6786. A communication from the Regulation Policy Develop- ment Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy and Management, POM–111. A resolution adopted by the Township Council of Berke- Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ley, New Jersey, opposing the proposed age restriction for Indi- report of a rule entitled ‘‘VA Acquisition Regulation: Describing vidual Un-employability benefits for veterans; to the Committee Agency Needs; Contract Financing’’ (RIN2900-AP81) received in on Veterans’ Affairs. the Office of the President of the Senate on October 4, 2018; POM–134. A concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Rep- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. resentatives of the State of Michigan urging the United States Congress to properly fund the Department of Veterans Affairs EC–6931. A communication from the Senior Official performing Board of Veterans’ Appeals and to urge the Board to streamline the duties of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- its process so that appeals are decided in a more timely manner; ness), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Annual Re- to the Committee on Appropriations. port to Congress on the Post–9/11 Educational Assistance Pro- gram;’’ to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. POM–141. A resolution adopted by the Lauderdale Lakes City Com- mission, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida recognizing and honoring all EC–6932. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of United States armed forces veterans; to the Committee on Veterans’ Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- Affairs. fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Presumption of Herbicide Exposure and Presumption of Disability POM–149. A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of During Service for Reservists Presumed Exposed to Herbicides’’ the State of Texas urging the United States Congress to enact (RIN2900-AP43) received during adjournment of the Senate in the legislation to ensure that all veterans receive, in a timely manner, Office of the President of the Senate on October 26, 2018; to the level of medical care that they have earned and that they the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. so richly deserve; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

EC–7031. A communication from the Impact Analyst, Office of POM–159. A resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of Michi- gan memorializing atomic veterans for their service and sacrifice Regulation Policy and Management, Department of Veterans Af- for our nation; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. fairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Hematologic and Lymphatic POM–214. A concurrent memorial adopted by the Legislature of Systems’’ (RIN2900-AO19) received during adjournment of the the State of Arizona petitioning the United States Congress to Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on November enact into law the proposed Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans 2, 2018; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Act; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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POM–280. A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California urging the United States Congress to require, if necessary, a resolution between the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and TRICARE to immediately restore data sharing and to waive the one-year timely filing restriction for all claims caught in this stoppage; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. POM––281. A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California urging the United States Congress to act favor- ably in regard to legislation to have the Mare Island Naval Ceme- tery transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the National Cemetery Administration restore the cemetery to na- tional cemetery standards and provide for perpetual care of the facility as dictated by those standards; to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs.

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PN 39 Jan. 20, 2017 July 20, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- ported favorably. DAVID J. SHULKIN, M.D., of Pennsylvania, to be Secretary of July 20, 2017—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Veterans’ Veterans Affairs. Affairs, without printed report. July 20, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. January 20, 2017—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- 186. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the February 1, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Senate. February 7, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably. August 3, 2017—Considered by Senate. February 7, 2017—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Vet- August 3, 2017—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. erans’ Affairs, without printed report. February 7, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar PN 92 June 7, 2017 No. 17. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of AMANDA L. MEREDITH, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United the Senate. States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen February 10, 2017—By unanimous consent agreement, debate and years. vote 2/13/2017. February 13, 2017—Considered by Senate. June 7, 2017—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee February 13, 2017—Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 100–0. on Veterans’ Affairs. July 19, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. PN 64 May 16, 2017 July 20, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- ported favorably. BROOKS D. TUCKER, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary July 20, 2017—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Veterans’ of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Legislative Affairs). Affairs, without printed report. July 20, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. May 16, 2017—Received in the Senate. 187. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to May 16, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Nomination section with nominee information requested by the Senate. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, pursuant to S.Res. 116, 112th Congress. August 3, 2017—Considered by Senate. June 29, 2017—Referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs as August 3, 2017—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. requested by Senator Tester. July 19, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. PN 93 June 7, 2017 July 20, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- ported favorably. JOSEPH L. TOTH, of Wisconsin, to be a Judge of the United States July 20, 2017—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Veterans’ Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen years. Affairs, without printed report. July 20, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. June 7, 2017—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee 185. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to on Veterans’ Affairs. appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the July 19, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. Senate. July 20, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- August 3, 2017—Considered by Senate. ported favorably. August 3, 2017—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. July 20, 2017—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, without printed report. PN 91 June 7, 2017 July 20, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 188. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to MICHAEL P. ALLEN, of Florida, to be a Judge of the United appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen Senate. years. August 3, 2017—Considered by Senate. June 7, 2017—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee August 3, 2017—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. on Veterans’ Affairs. July 19, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held.

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PN 97 June 26, 2017 October 4, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. October 25, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be THOMAS G. BOWMAN, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of Vet- reported favorably. erans Affairs. October 25, 2017—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs, without printed report. June 26, 2017—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee October 25, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar on Veterans’ Affairs. No. 401. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests July 19, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of July 20, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- the Senate. ported favorably. November 8, 2017—Considered by Senate. July 20, 2017—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Veterans’ November 8, 2017—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. Affairs, without printed report. July 20, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 189. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to PN 84 Sept. 6, 2017 appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the RANDY REEVES, of Mississippi, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Senate. Affairs for Memorial Affairs. August 3, 2017—Considered by Senate. August 3, 2017—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. September 6, 2017—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. PN 98 June 26, 2017 October 4, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. (S05750) JAMES BYRNE, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, Department October 25, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be of Veterans Affairs. reported favorably. (S05890) October 25, 2017—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Vet- June 26, 2017—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee erans’ Affairs, without printed report. on Veterans’ Affairs. 7/19/2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. October 25, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar Hearings held. No. 402. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests July 20, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of ported favorably. the Senate. July 20, 2017—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Veterans’ November 8, 2017—Considered by Senate. Affairs, without printed report. November 8, 2017—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. July 20, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 190. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to PN 529 Jan. 24, 2018 appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. JOSEPH L. FALVEY, JR., of Michigan, to be a Judge of the United August 3, 2017—Considered by Senate. States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen August 3, 2017—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. years.

PN 63 Aug. 2, 2017 January 24, 2018—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. MELISSA SUE GLYNN, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assist- April 11, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. ant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Enterprise Integration). April 18, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- ported favorably. August 2, 2017—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- April 18, 2018—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Vet- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. erans’ Affairs, without printed report. October 4, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. April 18, 2018—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. October 25, 2017—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be 775. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to reported favorably. appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the October 25, 2017—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Vet- Senate. erans’ Affairs, without printed report. April 26, 2018—Considered by Senate. October 25, 2017—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar April 26, 2018—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. No. 400. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of PN 664 Feb. 27, 2018 the Senate. November 8, 2017—Considered by Senate. PAUL R. LAWRENCE, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary for Bene- November 8, 2017—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. fits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

PN 32 Sept. 5, 2017 February 27, 2018—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. CHERYL L. MASON, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the Board April 11, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. of Veterans’ Appeals for a term of six years. April 18, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- ported favorably. September 5, 2017—Received in the Senate and referred to the Com- April 18, 2018—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Vet- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. erans’ Affairs, without printed report.

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PN 664—Continued July 23, 2018—Considered by Senate. July 23, 2018—Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86–9. April 18, 2018—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 776. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the PN 343 July 24, 2018 Senate. TAMARA BONZANTO, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary April 26, 2018—Considered by Senate. April 26, 2018—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. of Veterans Affairs (Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection), vice Donald P. Loren, resigning.

PN 847 April 16, 2018 July 24, 2018—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. RONNY L. JACKSON, of Texas, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs. September 5, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. September 18, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to April 16, 2018—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee be reported favorably. on Veterans’ Affairs. September 18, 2018—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on June 20, 2018—Received message of withdrawal of nomination from Veterans’ Affairs, without printed report. the President. September 18, 2018—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 1106. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests PN 884 June 26, 2018 to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. JOHN LOWRY III, of Illinois, to be Assistant Secretary of Labor January 2, 2019—Considered by Senate. for Veterans’ Employment and Training, vice Michael Herman January 2, 2019—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. Michaud.

April 26, 2018—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee PN 353 July 31, 2018 on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. JAMES PAUL GFRERER, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary May 8, 2018—Referred jointly to the Committees on Health, Edu- of Veterans Affairs (Information and Technology), vice LaVerne cation, Labor, and Pensions; Veterans’ Affairs by unanimous con- Horton Council. sent. June 13, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. July 31, 2018—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee June 19, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- on Veterans’ Affairs. ported favorably. September 5, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. June 19, 2018—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Veterans’ September 18, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to Affairs, without printed report. be reported favorably. June 26, 2018—Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. September 18, 2018—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Ordered to be reported favorably. Veterans’ Affairs, without printed report. June 26, 2018—Reported by Senator Alexander, Committee on Health, September 18, 2018—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar Education, Labor, and Pensions, without printed report. No. 1107. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests June 26, 2018—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of 935. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to the Senate. appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the January 2, 2019—Considered by Senate. Senate. January 2, 2019—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote. January 3, 2019—Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

PN 179 June 20, 2018

ROBERT L. WILKIE, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs, vice David J. Shulkin, M.D.

June 20, 2018—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. (S05120) June 27, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Hearings held. July 10, 2018—Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Ordered to be re- ported favorably. July 10, 2018—Reported by Senator Isakson, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, without printed report. July 10, 2018—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 1000. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. July 19, 2018—By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/23/2018.

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Lamar Alexander ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such educational assistance, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 543. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract into S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide which the Secretary enters for necessary services authorities and outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and mechanism for appropriate oversight, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Tammy Baldwin Choice Program, and for other purposes. Sponsor S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans S. 369. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for the program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- procurement of goods or services, to give a preference to offerors formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for that employ veterans, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 1153. A bill to prohibit or suspend certain health care providers S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health from providing non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United services to veterans, and for other purposes. States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- S. 2134. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical processes to ensure that non-Department of Veterans Affairs health centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for care providers are using safe practices in prescribing opioids to other purposes. veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve other purposes. the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Cosponsor Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of service-connected disabilities. Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots honorable, and for other purposes. and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs poses. to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary relating to exposure to burn pits. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 833. To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 946. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire additional the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment court the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. S. 426. A bill to increase educational assistance provided by the De- S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct partment of Veterans Affairs for education and training of physician an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, assistants of the Department, to establish pay grades and require and for other purposes. competitive pay for physician assistants of the Department, and S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform for other purposes. the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Tammy Baldwin—Continued Michael F. Bennet S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Sponsor the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 3310. To require the Secretary of Labor to award grants to organi- zations for the provision of transition assistance to members of S. 1161. To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copay- the Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged from ments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating the Armed Forces, and spouses of such members, and for other to preventive health services, and for other purposes.S. 1179. A purposes. bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary S. 3184. To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the require- of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries individuals who ments for applications for construction of State home facilities supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era, to increase the maximum percentage of nonveterans allowed to and for other purposes. be treated at such facilities, and for other purposes. S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and Cosponsor for other purposes S. 1566. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand S. 12. To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the account- eligibility for mental health services from the Department of Vet- ability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and erans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of for other purposes. the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S. 122. To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize per diem S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless vet- improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans erans to furnish care to dependents of homeless veterans, and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 1871. To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. purposes. S. 543. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 1873. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract into a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams which the Secretary enters for necessary services authorities and at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and mechanism for appropriate oversight, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- S. 1990. To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase amounts ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs for dependency Choice Program, and for other purposes. and indemnity compensation, to modify the requirements for de- S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive pendency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain vet- assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans erans rated totally disabled at the time of death, and for other Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such purposes. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 2038. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served other purposes. in Korea, and for other purposes. S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the S. 2097. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral the administration of State homes furnishing care to veterans under health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than for other purposes. honorable, and for other purposes. S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, other purposes. veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. S. 2719. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on mili- Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the tary installations receive information regarding such exposure, and presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- for other purposes. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- Richard Blumenthal erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the Sponsor Department, and for other purposes. S. 3130. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the S. 646. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve disapproval of any course of education for purposes of the edu- the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of mem- bers of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil cational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed unless the educational institution providing the course permits indi- services, and for other purposes. viduals to attend or participate in courses pending payment by S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the Department, and for other purposes. rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding

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Richard Blumenthal—Continued S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States honorable, and for other purposes. Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 1871. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. teams at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, and for other purposes. in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected S. 2294. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation that individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- housing stipend paid to the individual under the Post–9/11 Edu- poses. cational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 804. A bill to improve the provision of health care for women S. 3355. To amend title 38, United States Code, to remove the mani- veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other festation period required for the presumptions of service connection purposes. for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute S. 833. To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to certain herbicide care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for agents, and for other purposes. military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. S. 3373. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a S. 899. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that presumption of service connected disability for certain veterans the requirements that new Federal employees who are veterans who served in Palomares, Spain, and for other purposes. with service-connected disabilities are provided leave for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disabilities apply to cer- Cosponsor tain employees of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. S. 12. To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the account- S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform ability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding for other purposes. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 112. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for S. 1072. To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provi- homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless vet- sion of services for homeless veterans, and for other purposes. erans, and for other purposes. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served Affairs, and for other purposes. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 1161. To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copay- S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase ments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under to preventive health services, and for other purposes. the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. S. 1209. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- for other purposes. ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such S. 1330. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize educational assistance, and for other purposes. a dependent to transfer entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- S. 543. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require ance in cases in which the dependent received the transfer of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract into such entitlement to assistance from an individual who subsequently which the Secretary enters for necessary services authorities and died, and for other purposes. mechanism for appropriate oversight, and for other purposes. S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. Choice Program, and for other purposes. S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans for other purposes Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for Affairs, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 1619. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during mili- Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United tary service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- or refinance student loans incurred before military service. ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical S. 1871. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other purposes. for other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1990. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans the amounts payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. dependency and indemnity compensation, to modify the require-

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Richard Blumenthal—Continued S. 3507. To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the author- ity of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations ments for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted of certain veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death, for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbi- and for other purposes. cide agent, and for other purposes. S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who Roy Blunt served in Korea, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 2063. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress certain documents relating to the Electronic Health S. 75. A bill to provide for the reconsideration of claims for disability Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Af- compensation for veterans who were the subjects of experiments fairs. by the Department of Defense during World War II that were S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for conducted to assess the effects of mustard gas or lewisite on people, veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in and for other purposes. the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- other purposes. erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- S. 2117. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional eligibility for the TRICARE program to include certain veterans employees, and for other purposes. entitled to benefits under the Medicare program due to conditions S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- or injuries incurred during service in the Armed Forces and to sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served waive the Medicare part B late enrollment penalty for such veterans, in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2119. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 2134. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve processes to ensure that non-Department of Veterans Affairs health the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans care providers are using safe practices in prescribing opioids to Affairs, and for other purposes. veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain other purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Affairs, and for other purposes. the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Cory Booker to recover overpayments made by the Department and other amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the Sponsor due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and S. 3627. for other purposes. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional entitlement to Post–9/11 Educational Assistance to certain veterans S. 2357. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review and members of the Armed Forces who require extra time to the processes and requirements of the Department of Veterans Af- complete remedial and deficiency courses, and for other purposes. fairs for scheduling appointments for health care and conducting consultations under the laws administered by the Secretary, and Cosponsor for other purposes. S. 2372. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the erans, to establish a commission for the purpose of making rec- Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department ommendations regarding the modernization or realignment of facili- of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- ties of the Veterans Health Administration, to improve construction nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to make certain improve- relating to exposure to burn pits. ments in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- relating to the home loan program of the Department of Veterans sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served Affairs, and for other purposes. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 591. To expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assist- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance ance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, and for other purposes. to enhance special compensation for members of the uniformed S. 2821. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak purposes. Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, S. 699. To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral health care disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation to certain individuals discharged or released from the active mili- for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- tary, naval, or air service under conditions other than honorable, poses. and for other purposes.

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Cory Booker—Continued Cosponsor

S. 833. To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve employees, and for other purposes. the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. poses. S. 1990. To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase amounts S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs for dependency the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. and indemnity compensation, to modify the requirements for de- S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- pendency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain vet- sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served erans rated totally disabled at the time of death, and for other in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. purposes. S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2038. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for in Korea, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 2105. To modify the presumption of service connection for veterans S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes. Choice Program, and for other purposes. S. 2131. To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish medically necessary trans- the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans portation for newborn children of certain women veterans, and Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, S. 2341. To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the proc- in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected essing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recover for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- overpayments made by the Department and other amounts owed poses. by veterans to the United States, to improve the due process ac- S. 844. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consider corded veterans with respect to such recovery, and for other pur- certain time spent by members of reserve components of the Armed poses. Forces while receiving medical care from the Secretary of Defense S. 2821. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the as active duty for purposes of eligibility for Post–9/11 Educational treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Assistance, and for other purposes. Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption S. 882. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post–9/11 Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans S. 2881. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the Heart, and for other purposes. transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and for other purposes. the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through S. 3672. To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a mission the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. statement of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, John Boozman and for other purposes. Sponsor S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans S. 1277. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry Affairs, and for other purposes. out a high technology education pilot program, and for other pur- S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain poses. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 1473. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Affairs, and for other purposes. for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration S. 1759. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for serv- authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. ices under such programs. S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans other purposes. Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. 3302. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the to recover overpayments made by the Department and other non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs covenants amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the not to compete to the appointment of physicians in the Veterans due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and Health Administration, and for other purposes. for other purposes.

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John Boozman—Continued S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation relating to exposure to burn pits. for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- poses. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 3130. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. disapproval of any course of education for purposes of the edu- S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase cational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under unless the educational institution providing the course permits indi- the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. viduals to attend or participate in courses pending payment by S. 426. A bill to increase educational assistance provided by the De- Department, and for other purposes. partment of Veterans Affairs for education and training of physician S. 3419. Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Boozman) introduced the assistants of the Department, to establish pay grades and require following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee competitive pay for physician assistants of the Department, and on Veterans’ Affairs. for other purposes. S. 3501. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- a contract or other agreement with a third party to review ap- fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- pointees in the Veterans Health Administration who had a license ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such terminated for cause by a State licensing board for care or services educational assistance, and for other purposes. rendered at a non-Veterans Heath Administration facility and pro- S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- viding individuals treated by such an appointee with notice if it ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans is determined that an episode of care or services to which they Choice Program, and for other purposes. received was below the standard of care, and for other purposes. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive Sherrod Brown assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such Sponsor program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for S. 336. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify other purposes. authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United S. 764. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- the enrollment of veterans in certain courses of education, and ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical for other purposes. centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for S. 1319. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish other purposes. a continuing medical education program for non-Department of S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Veterans Affairs medical professionals who treat veterans to in- the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans crease knowledge and recognition of medical conditions common Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. to veterans, and for other purposes. S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by S. 2748. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs members of the Armed Forces to receive additional training under to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, the Transition Assistance Program, and for other purposes. veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. S. 3507. To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the author- S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the ity of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbi- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. cide agent, and for other purposes. S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, Cosponsor in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- poses. erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional S. 798. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand employees, and for other purposes. the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program to apply S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide to individuals pursuing programs of education while on active duty, for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of to recipients of the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the scholarship, and to programs of education pursued on half-time presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- basis or less, and for other purposes. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans poses. with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.

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Sherrod Brown—Continued Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the Department, and for other purposes. S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States poses. Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans the lessee dies while in military service. Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and S. 3417. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out for other purposes a program to increase efficiency in the recruitment and hiring S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain by the Department of Veterans Affairs of health care workers improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans that are undergoing separation from the Armed Forces, to create Affairs, and for other purposes. uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals S. 1619. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to of the Department, and for other purposes. extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during mili- tary service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate Richard Burr or refinance student loans incurred before military service. S. 1873. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out Sponsor a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and S. 758. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect for other purposes. to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s review S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide and publication of illness and conditions relating to veterans sta- for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who tioned at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and their family members, served in Korea, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 2119. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit S. 1072. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, the provision of services for homeless veterans, and for other pur- and for other purposes. poses. S. 2134. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish Cosponsor processes to ensure that non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers are using safe practices in prescribing opioids to S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of other purposes. Veterans Affairs. S. 2280. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Battlefield the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. Crosses in national cemeteries, and for other purposes. S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs other purposes. to recover overpayments made by the Department and other S. 2184. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the veterans’ health care benefits, and for other purposes. due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect for other purposes. veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. S. 2356. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address staffing and other issues at facilities, including underserved facili- ties, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2357 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review Sponsor the processes and requirements of the Department of Veterans Af- fairs for scheduling appointments for health care and conducting S. 624. A bill to allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, sat- consultations under the laws administered by the Secretary, and ellite television, and Internet access service contracts while de- for other purposes. ployed. S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Cosponsor for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such S. 2884. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- other purposes. fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- S. 2131. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish medically necessary

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Maria Cantwell—Continued S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance transportation for newborn children of certain women veterans, and to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- S. 2881. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, Department, and for other purposes. and for other purposes.

Shelley Moore Capito Thomas Carper Cosponsor Cosponsor

S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding Robert P. Casey Jr. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans S. 3683. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a Affairs, and for other purposes. study on the accessibility of websites of the Department of Veterans S. 1165. A bill to designate the medical center of the Department Affairs to individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel Cosponsor ‘‘Woody’’ Williams VA Medical Center. S. 1277. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry S. 114. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require out a high technology education pilot program, and for other pur- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regard- poses. ing performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Affairs, and for other purposes. the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. S. 2134. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish S. 369. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize processes to ensure that non-Department of Veterans Affairs health the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for the care providers are using safe practices in prescribing opioids to procurement of goods or services, to give a preference to offerors veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for that employ veterans, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive Benjamin L. Cardin assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Cosponsor Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, other purposes. in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. poses. S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by S. 804. A bill to improve the provision of health care for women the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, purposes. veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. S. 933. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain out a pilot program to provide veterans the option of using an improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans alternative appeals process to more quickly determine claims for Affairs, and for other purposes. disability compensation, and for other purposes.

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Robert P. Casey Jr.—Continued S. 57. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipula- S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform tions, and for other purposes. the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award employees, and for other purposes. grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in S. 798. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program to apply S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain to individuals pursuing programs of education while on active duty, improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans to recipients of the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Affairs, and for other purposes. scholarship, and to programs of education pursued on half-time S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for basis or less, and for other purposes. veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in S. 1261. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay the reasonable costs of other purposes. urgent care provided to certain veterans, to establish cost-sharing S. 2356. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address amounts for veterans receiving care at an emergency room of the staffing and other issues at facilities, including underserved facili- Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. ties, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1871. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify S. 2719. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and a registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may for other purposes. have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on mili- S. 2473. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require tary installations receive information regarding such exposure, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish organ transplant care for other purposes. to veterans at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and S. 2807. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regard- S. 3444. To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the ing performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level Department of Veterans Affairs in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. the ‘‘Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic’’ S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- S. 3737. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program using multiple prime Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the vendors, and for other purposes. Department, and for other purposes. S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, Cosponsor in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation S. 86. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans poses. Choice Program. S. 3529. To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were sta- disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation tioned at military installations at which they were exposed to for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- perfluorooctanoic acid or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, poses. to provide for a presumption of service connection for those vet- S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct erans and members of the reserve components, and for other pur- an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, poses. and for other purposes. S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and Affairs, and for other purposes. ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Act of 1991. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1611. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the Bill Cassidy Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into certain agreements with Sponsor non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers if the Secretary is not feasibly able to provide health care in facilities S. 23. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the of the Department or through contracts or sharing agreements, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt and implement a standard for other purposes. identification protocol for use in the tracking and procurement of S. 2063. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit biological implants by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and to Congress certain documents relating to the Electronic Health for other purposes. Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Af- S. 24. A bill to expand eligibility for hospital care and medical serv- fairs. ices under section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Ac- S. 2107. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require countability Act of 2014 to include veterans who are age 75 or the Under Secretary of Health to report major adverse personnel older, and for other purposes. actions involving certain health care employees to the National

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Bill Cassidy—Continued S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who Practitioner Data Bank and to applicable State licensing boards, served in Korea, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 2107. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, the Under Secretary of Health to report major adverse personnel in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected actions involving certain health care employees to the National disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation Practitioner Data Bank and to applicable State licensing boards, for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- and for other purposes. poses. S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Thad Cochran Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the Cosponsor presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform S. 3729. To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Christopher A. Coons the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Sponsor Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 1951. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit veterans service organi- Affairs, and for other purposes. zations to upgrade the community facilities of such organizations. S. 3318. To authorize the use of veterans educational assistance for Susan Collins examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institu- Cosponsor tions of higher learning, and for other purposes.

S. 114. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require Cosponsor the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regard- S. 283. ing performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- Veterans Affairs. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such relating to exposure to burn pits. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served other purposes. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans service-connected disabilities. Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, Affairs, and for other purposes.S. 1161. A bill to amend title 38, veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventative health additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment services, and for other purposes. court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. S. 1596. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 1072. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. the provision of services for homeless veterans, and for other pur- S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain poses. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award Affairs, and for other purposes. grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in S. 1873. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Christopher A. Coons—Continued S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans S. 1871. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify Affairs, and for other purposes. the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and S. 1277. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry for other purposes. out a high technology education pilot program, and for other pur- S. 1990. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase poses. the amounts payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs for S. 1356. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize dependency and indemnity compensation, to modify the require- the use of Post–9/11 Educational Assistance to pursue independent ments for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors study programs at certain educational institutions that are not insti- of certain veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death, tutions of higher learning, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1452. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish S. 2748. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require within the Office of the Under Secretary for Health of the Depart- members of the Armed Forces to receive additional training under ment of Veterans Affairs the position of Chief Information Officer the Transition Assistance Program, and for other purposes. of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the Affairs, and for other purposes. presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- S. 1881. A bill to expand eligibility for health care under the Veterans retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to include certain S. 3501. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into veterans seeking mental health care, and for other purposes. a contract or other agreement with a third party to review ap- S. 2386. A bill to provide additional protections for our veterans. pointees in the Veterans Health Administration who had a license S. 2541. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to terminated for cause by a State licensing board for care or services authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same resi- rendered at a non-Veterans Heath Administration facility and pro- dences as the servicemembers, and for other purposes. viding individuals treated by such an appointee with notice if it S. 2548. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the is determined that an episode of care or services to which they Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental health care to certain received was below the standard of care, and for other purposes. former members of the Armed Forces who are not otherwise eligi- S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who ble to receive such care, and for other purposes. served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic S. 2884. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of Act of 1991. debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, and for other purposes. John Cornyn Catherine Cortez Masto Sponsor Cosponsor S. 1163. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure compliance of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- Affairs with requirements relating to the scheduling of appoint- sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served ments, to require appointment by the President and confirmation in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. by the Senate of certain health care officials of the Department, S. 514. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry and for other purposes. out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- guided resonance therapy to veterans. Cosponsor S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans S. 115. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for an operation on program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- a live donor for purposes of conducting a transplant procedure formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for for a veteran, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain poses. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire Affairs, and for other purposes. additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment S. 3313. To improve dental care provided to veterans by the Depart- court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make S. 3417. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans a program to increase efficiency in the recruitment and hiring with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. by the Department of Veterans Affairs of health care workers S. 1072. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve that are undergoing separation from the Armed Forces, to create the provision of services for homeless veterans, and for other pur- uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals poses. of the Department, and for other purposes.

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Tom Cotton Cosponsor Sponsor S. 57. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke S. 1936. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipula- for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-State ap- tions, and for other purposes. prenticeship programs for purposes of the educational assistance S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 3523. To amend title 10, United States Code, to require a full sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans, and for in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- Cosponsor ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes. S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. employees, and for other purposes. S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- S. 1218. A bill to promote Federal employment for veterans, and poses. for other purposes. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1325. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire, recruit, S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct and train employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1596. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 1163. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans compliance of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Affairs with requirements relating to the scheduling of appoint- S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for ments, to require appointment by the President and confirmation veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in by the Senate of certain health care officials of the Department, the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 1209. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 3310. To require the Secretary of Labor to award grants to organi- the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and zations for the provision of transition assistance to members of for other purposes. the Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged from S. 1550. A bill to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans the Armed Forces, and spouses of such members, and for other Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who S. 3130. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic disapproval of any course of education for purposes of the edu- of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and cational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in unless the educational institution providing the course permits indi- the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange viduals to attend or participate in courses pending payment by Act of 1991. Department, and for other purposes. S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when Ted Cruz the lessee dies while in military service. Sponsor

Mike Crapo S. 1452. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish Sponsor within the Office of the Under Secretary for Health of the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs the position of Chief Information Officer S. 410. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. the transfer of unused Post–9/11 Educational Assistance benefits S. 2288. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require to additional dependents upon the death of the originally designated the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to dependent. Congress relating to the use of official time by employees of S. 1279. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish the Department of Veterans Affairs, to limit the instances in which health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs through the official time may be granted for certain purposes to employees use of non-Department health care providers, and for other pur- of the Department, and for other purposes. poses.

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Ted Cruz—Continued S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Cosponsor Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 86. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans for other purposes. Choice Program. S. 3729. To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of and for other purposes. Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who other purposes. served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic S. 1163. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and compliance of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in Affairs with requirements relating to the scheduling of appoint- the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange ments, to require appointment by the President and confirmation Act of 1991. by the Senate of certain health care officials of the Department, and for other purposes. Joe Donnelly Sponsor Steve Daines Sponsor S. 1567. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain S. 1282. A bill to redesignate certain clinics of the Department of patient information to state controlled substance monitoring pro- Veterans Affairs located in Montana. grams, and for other purposes. S. 2111. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify Cosponsor the treatment of applications for projects to construct new State homes, and for other purposes. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Cosponsor the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire S. 57. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipula- court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. tions, and for other purposes. S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, S. 152. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide and for other purposes. for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding other purposes. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Veterans Affairs. the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- Affairs, and for other purposes. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Affairs, and for other purposes. for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of S. 1871. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other purposes. for other purposes. S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Choice Program, and for other purposes. the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire other purposes. additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 2796. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. use the authority of the Secretary to conduct and support research S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- S. 1424. A bill to apply the provisions of title 5, United States Code, erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the related to veterans’ preference to the Federal Aviation Administra- Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the tion personnel management system, and for other purposes. Department, and for other purposes.

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Tammy Duckworth Cosponsor Sponsor S. 336. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify S. 1161. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines the Veterans Health Administration, and for other pur- relating to preventative health services, and for other purposes. poses.S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under Cosponsor the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 646. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of mem- Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. bers of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs services, and for other purposes. to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 1319. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish Affairs, and for other purposes. a continuing medical education program for non-Department of S. 1619. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to Veterans Affairs medical professionals who treat veterans to in- extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during mili- crease knowledge and recognition of medical conditions common tary service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate to veterans, and for other purposes. or refinance student loans incurred before military service. S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- other purposes. erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. Department, and for other purposes.

Richard Durbin Mike Enzi Sponsor Cosponsor

S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award S. 57. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipula- orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. tions, and for other purposes. S. 1619. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during mili- the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding tary service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary or refinance student loans incurred before military service. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2119. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Joni Ernst S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Sponsor Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. A bill to expand eligibility for health care under the Veterans Access, S. 1179. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to include certain veterans the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries seeking mental health care, and for other purposes. individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Vietnam War era, and for other purposes. S. 1881. A bill to expand eligibility for health care under the Veterans S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to include certain grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in veterans seeking mental health care, and for other purposes. orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. S. 2112. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain ability Act of 2014 to improve the treatment at non-Department improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans of Veterans Affairs facilities of veterans who are victims of military Affairs, and for other purposes. sexual assault, and for other purposes. S. 3373. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a S. 3501. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into presumption of service connected disability for certain veterans a contract or other agreement with a third party to review ap- who served in Palomares, Spain, and for other purposes pointees in the Veterans Health Administration who had a license terminated for cause by a State licensing board for care or services Deb Fischer rendered at a non-Veterans Heath Administration facility and pro- Sponsor viding individuals treated by such an appointee with notice if it is determined that an episode of care or services to which they S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make received was below the standard of care, and for other purposes. grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans Cosponsor with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. S. 2884. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- Affairs, and for other purposes. fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of S. 2184. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, veterans’ health care benefits, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 2386. A bill to provide additional protections for our veterans. Cosponsor S. 2402. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for S. 624. A bill to allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, sat- women veterans, and for other purposes. ellite television, and Internet access service contracts while de- S. 3318. To authorize the use of veterans educational assistance for ployed. examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institu- S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain tions of higher learning, and for other purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Diane Feinstein S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Sponsor outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes. S. 2881. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, Cali- the lessee dies while in military service. fornia, and for other purposes. Cosponsor Jeff Flake Sponsor S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. poses. S. 1098. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from employing individuals who Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department have been convicted of a felony and medical personnel who have of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- had their medical licenses or credentials revoked or suspended, nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions and for other purposes. relating to exposure to burn pits. S. 1477. A bill to prohibit the use of official time for labor organizing S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- activities by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs un- sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served less all veterans seeking hospital care or medical services from in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. the Department are able to schedule their appointments within the

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Jeff Flake—Continued S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Administration, and for health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the other purposes. active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than Cosponsor honorable, and for other purposes. S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the S. 57. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipula- claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary tions, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 86. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs Choice Program. for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1179. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the other purposes. Vietnam War era, and for other purposes. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in Affairs, and for other purposes. orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. S. 1566. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for mental health services from the Department of Vet- Al Franken erans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of Sponsor the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Affairs, and for other purposes. Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and S. 706. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the treatment of medical evidence provided by non-Department the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange of Veterans Affairs medical professionals in support of claims for Act of 1991. disability compensation under the laws administered by the Sec- retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Cosponsor Sponsor

S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the S. 5. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay individuals Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department who are owed educational assistance under the Post–9/11 Edu- of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- cational Assistance program the amounts of educational assistance nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions that they are entitled to by law, and for other purposes. relating to exposure to burn pits. S. 2168. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve ability Act of 2014 to include in the Veterans Choice Program the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. all veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Depart- S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 3794. To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the pro- in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. curement practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- for other purposes. fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- Cosponsor ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such educational assistance, and for other purposes. S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Veterans Affairs. Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health S. 646. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of mem- States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- bers of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for services, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Cory Gardner—Continued S. 2796. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use the authority of the Secretary to conduct and support research S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic purposes. of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the Act of 1991. presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Kirsten E. Gillibrand S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the Sponsor Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the Department, and for other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and S. 3672. To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a mission ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in statement of the Department of Veterans Affairs. the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange S. 3694. To designate the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Act of 1991. Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the ‘‘Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Lindsey Graham Health Care System’’. Sponsor Cosponsor S. 1209. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of for other purposes. Veterans Affairs. Cosponsor S. 283 S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- Affairs, and for other purposes. nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relating to exposure to burn pits. Chuck Grassley S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Sponsor the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 2386. A bill to provide additional protections for our veterans. the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange educational assistance, and for other purposes. Act of 1991. S. 646. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of mem- Cosponsor bers of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil S. 57. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipula- services, and for other purposes. tions, and for other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 152. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by other purposes. the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- S. 1218. A bill to promote Federal employment for veterans, and ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical for other purposes. centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain other purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Affairs, and for other purposes. the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Chuck Grassley—Continued S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- Affairs, and for other purposes. formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for S. 1871. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify other purposes. the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve for other purposes. the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans S. 1881. A bill to expand eligibility for health care under the Veterans Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to include certain S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the veterans seeking mental health care, and for other purposes. rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 3501. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary a contract or other agreement with a third party to review ap- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. pointees in the Veterans Health Administration who had a license S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand terminated for cause by a State licensing board for care or services health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs rendered at a non-Veterans Heath Administration facility and pro- for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. viding individuals treated by such an appointee with notice if it S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve is determined that an episode of care or services to which they the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through received was below the standard of care, and for other purposes. the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire Kamala Harris additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 1161. To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copay- S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve ments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans to preventive health services, and for other purposes. Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 1198. A bill to protect individuals who are eligible for increased S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Af- health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs fairs on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. S. 1218. A bill to promote Federal employment for veterans, and dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices, and for other for other purposes. purposes. S. 1325. S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire, recruit, Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and train employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and to recover overpayments made by the Department and other for other purposes. S. 1566. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the eligibility for mental health services from the Department of Vet- due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and erans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of for other purposes. S. 2881. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, Affairs, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1873. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the for other purposes. Department, and for other purposes. S. 2134. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish processes to ensure that non-Department of Veterans Affairs health Maggie Hassan care providers are using safe practices in prescribing opioids to Cosponsor veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. S. 426. A bill to increase educational assistance provided by the De- S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect partment of Veterans Affairs for education and training of physician veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. assistants of the Department, to establish pay grades and require S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require competitive pay for physician assistants of the Department, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance for other purposes. to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- and for other purposes. fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- S. 2719. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such a registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may educational assistance, and for other purposes. have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on mili-

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Maggie Hassan—Continued Martin Heinrich tary installations receive information regarding such exposure, and Cosponsor for other purposes. S. 2768. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding and for other purposes. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 3523. To amend title 10, United States Code, to require a full of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans, and for S. 1356. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize other purposes. the use of Post–9/11 Educational Assistance to pursue independent study programs at certain educational institutions that are not insti- S. 3729. To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served tutions of higher learning, and for other purposes. in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain and for other purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Orrin Hatch S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Sponsor for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2884. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a Cosponsor standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Heidi Heitkamp the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through Sponsor the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire S. 1218. A bill to promote Federal employment for veterans, and additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment for other purposes. court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform Cosponsor the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- Affairs, and for other purposes. ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans S. 1163. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure Choice Program, and for other purposes. compliance of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain Affairs with requirements relating to the scheduling of appoint- improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans ments, to require appointment by the President and confirmation Affairs, and for other purposes. by the Senate of certain health care officials of the Department, S. 1871. To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other and for other purposes. purposes. S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when for other purposes. the lessee dies while in military service. S. 3501. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a contract or other agreement with a third party to review ap- Dean Heller pointees in the Veterans Health Administration who had a license terminated for cause by a State licensing board for care or services Sponsor rendered at a non-Veterans Heath Administration facility and pro- viding individuals treated by such an appointee with notice if it S. 111. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a is determined that an episode of care or services to which they process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service received was below the standard of care, and for other purposes. in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain S. 3690. To designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans benefits despite not being on the Missouri List, and for other purposes. Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the Major Brent Taylor Vet S. 112. Center Outstation. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless vet- erans, and for other purposes.

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Dean Heller—Continued S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans S. 113. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry Affairs, and for other purposes. out a pilot program to increase the use of medical scribes to S. 1277. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry maximize the efficiency of physicians at medical facilities of the out a high technology education pilot program, and for other pur- Department of Veterans Affairs. poses. S. 114. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regard- Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief ing performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 115. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for an operation on Affairs, and for other purposes. a live donor for purposes of conducting a transplant procedure S. 1759. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend for a veteran, and for other purposes. authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. S. 804. A bill to improve the provision of health care for women S. 1873. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams purposes. at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and S. 1362. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consolidate for other purposes. certain eligibility tiers under the Post–9/11 Educational Assistance S. 2097. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. the administration of State homes furnishing care to veterans under S. 2107. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Under Secretary of Health to report major adverse personnel for other purposes. actions involving certain health care employees to the National S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for Practitioner Data Bank and to applicable State licensing boards, veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in and for other purposes. the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes. S. 2247. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2248. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize for a consistent eligibility date for provision of Department of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain burial benefits Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers for eligible for spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal ceme- spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are teries, and for other purposes. unavailable, and for other purposes. S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect S. 2548. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental health care to certain S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide former members of the Armed Forces who are not otherwise eligi- outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and ble to receive such care, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 2807. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 2884. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regard- standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- ing performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of Cosponsor debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, and for other purposes. S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- poses. poses. S. 3302. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs covenants the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. not to compete to the appointment of physicians in the Veterans S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- Health Administration, and for other purposes. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 3419. Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Boozman) introduced the in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee S. 514. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry on Veterans’ Affairs out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- S. 3507. To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the author- guided resonance therapy to veterans. ity of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbi- disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation cide agent, and for other purposes. for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who poses. served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Act of 1991.

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Mazie Hirono S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected Sponsor disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- S. 683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the poses. requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with S. 899. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that service-connected disabilities. the requirements that new Federal employees who are veterans S. 899. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that with service-connected disabilities are provided leave for purposes the requirements that new Federal employees who are veterans of undergoing medical treatment for such disabilities apply to cer- with service-connected disabilities are provided leave for purposes tain employees of the Veterans Health Administration, and for of undergoing medical treatment for such disabilities apply to cer- other purposes. tain employees of the Veterans Health Administration, and for S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve other purposes. the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through S. 1424. A bill to apply the provisions of title 5, United States Code, the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. related to veterans’ preference to the Federal Aviation Administra- S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform tion personnel management system, and for other purposes. the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 1635. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Re- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. gional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. S. 1072. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1759. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the provision of services for homeless veterans, and for other pur- authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. poses. S. 3415. To extend, for a period of two years, the authority for S. 1192. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. Department of Veterans Affairs Post–9/11 Educational Assistance S. 3419. Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Boozman) introduced the Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee tests, and for other purposes. on Veterans’ Affairs S. 1424. A bill to apply the provisions of title 5, United States Code, Cosponsor related to veterans’ preference to the Federal Aviation Administra- tion personnel management system, and for other purposes. S. 111. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain for other purposes benefits despite not being on the Missouri List, and for other S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Affairs, and for other purposes. for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of S. 1635. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Re- presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- gional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1759. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. S. 1990. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- the amounts payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs for sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served dependency and indemnity compensation, to modify the require- in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. ments for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- of certain veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death, ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans and for other purposes. Choice Program, and for other purposes. S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such and for other purposes. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of other purposes. Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the S. 646. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of mem- retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. bers of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected services, and for other purposes. disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation S. 683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with poses. service-connected disabilities. S. 3415. To extend, for a period of two years, the authority for S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 3419. To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend authorities of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes.

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Mazie Hirono—Continued Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes. S. 3447. To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Sec- S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve retary of Veterans Affairs to provide information about whether the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans educational institutions allow individuals to stay enrolled in courses Affairs, and for other purposes. of education pending receipt of educational assistance from the S. 1550. A bill to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain Sponsor improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1611. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the S. 2719. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into certain agreements with a registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers if the have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on mili- Secretary is not feasibly able to provide health care in facilities tary installations receive information regarding such exposure, and of the Department or through contracts or sharing agreements, and for other purposes. for other purposes. Johnny Isakson Cosponsor Sponsor S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- Choice Program, and for other purposes. poses. S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct S. 2193. To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve health a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. care for veterans, and for other purposes. S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and the lessee dies while in military service. for other purposes. S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, James Inhofe in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation Sponsor for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- poses. S. 1266. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to S. Res. 24. Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Veterans’ enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate med- Affairs. ical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 1356. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize Cosponser the use of Post–9/11 Educational Assistance to pursue independent study programs at certain educational institutions that are not insti- S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- tutions of higher learning, and for other purposes. ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans S. 2622. A bill to require directors of medical facilities of the Depart- Choice Program, and for other purposes. ment of Veterans Affairs to submit plans to the Secretary of Vet- S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve erans Affairs on how to improve such facilities, and for other the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2819. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report S. Res. 551 Expressing support for the designation of the week of on opioid prescribing rates of physicians of the Veterans Health June 18 through June 22, 2018, as National GI Bill Commemoration Administration and to conduct pain management training for those Week. physicians with the highest rates of opioid prescribing. Ron Johnson Cosponsor Cosponsor S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. S. 57. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipula- for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of tions, and for other purposes.

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Ron Johnson—Continued S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional S. 1325. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve employees, and for other purposes. the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire, recruit, S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- and train employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots for other purposes. and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- S. 1555. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve poses. the administration of Post–9/11 Educational Assistance by the De- partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Doug Jones S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Cosponsor Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1952. A bill to improve oversight and accountability of the finan- S. 5. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay individuals cial processes of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other who are owed educational assistance under the Post–9/11 Edu- cational Assistance program the amounts of educational assistance purposes. that they are entitled to by law, and for other purposes. S. 2541. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same resi- sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served dences as the servicemembers, and for other purposes. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the for other purposes. Department, and for other purposes. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the John Kennedy Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the Department, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- the lessee dies while in military service. erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional Tim Kaine employees, and for other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- Cosponsor sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Veterans Affairs. the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such Affairs, and for other purposes. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 2541. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same resi- other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dences as the servicemembers, and for other purposes. the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans S. 3444. To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the the ‘‘Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic’’ rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and S. 882. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post–9/11 the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Act of 1991. Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Heart, and for other purposes.

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Angus King S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who Cosponsor served in Korea, and for other purposes. S. 2382. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 114. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require for requirements relating to the reassignment of Department of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regard- Veterans Affairs senior executive employees, and for other pur- ing performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level poses. employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 2796. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry use the authority of the Secretary to conduct and support research out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other Veterans Affairs. purposes. S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. retary of Veterans Affairs S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- Department, and for other purposes. poses. S. 3729. To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. and for other purposes. S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Amy Klobuchar Choice Program, and for other purposes. Sponsor S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions other purposes. relating to exposure to burn pits. S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health S. 970. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United the care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to newborn States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- children. ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical S. 2541. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same resi- other purposes. dences as the servicemembers, and for other purposes. S. 683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with Cosponsor service-connected disabilities. S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary employees, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding educational assistance, and for other purposes. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- Affairs, and for other purposes. formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans other purposes. Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by for other purposes the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 1596. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes.

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Amy Klobuchar—Continued James Lankford S. 798. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand Cosponsor the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program to apply to individuals pursuing programs of education while on active duty, S. 57. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke to recipients of the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipula- scholarship, and to programs of education pursued on half-time tions, and for other purposes. basis or less, and for other purposes. S. 86. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs Choice Program. for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. S. 1266. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to S. 1179. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate med- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries ical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the S. 2622. A bill to require directors of medical facilities of the Depart- Vietnam War era, and for other purposes. ment of Veterans Affairs to submit plans to the Secretary of Vet- S. 1218. A bill to promote Federal employment for veterans, and erans Affairs on how to improve such facilities, and for other for other purposes. purposes. S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award S. 3130. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in disapproval of any course of education for purposes of the edu- orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. cational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States unless the educational institution providing the course permits indi- Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief viduals to attend or participate in courses pending payment by for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. Department, and for other purposes. S. 1566. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for mental health services from the Department of Vet- Patrick J. Leahy erans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of Cosponsor the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide to recover overpayments made by the Department and other for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- for other purposes. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and and for other purposes. ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in S. 2656. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange biennially on actions taken to address areas of concerns that led Act of 1991. to the inclusion of veterans health care in the High Risk List of the Government Accountability Office, and for other purposes. Mike Lee S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Sponsor Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- S. 3690. To designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the Cosponsor Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the Department, and for other purposes. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 3672. To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a mission the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. statement of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and other purposes. ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment Act of 1991. court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes.

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Joe Manchin S. 1566. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for mental health services from the Department of Vet- Sponsor erans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S. 530. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose to non-Department improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans of Veterans Affairs health care providers certain medical records Affairs, and for other purposes. of veterans who receive health care from such providers. S. 1952. A bill to improve oversight and accountability of the finan- S. 1165. A bill to designate the medical center of the Department cial processes of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel purposes. ‘‘Woody’’ Williams VA Medical Center. S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the served in Korea, and for other purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the S. 2107. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require Department, and for other purposes. the Under Secretary of Health to report major adverse personnel Cosponsor actions involving certain health care employees to the National Practitioner Data Bank and to applicable State licensing boards, S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- and for other purposes. ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots S. 2134. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty processes to ensure that non-Department of Veterans Affairs health in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- care providers are using safe practices in prescribing opioids to poses. veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve other purposes. the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under S. 2356. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. staffing and other issues at facilities, including underserved facili- S. 543. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require ties, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract into S. 2357 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review which the Secretary enters for necessary services authorities and the processes and requirements of the Department of Veterans Af- mechanism for appropriate oversight, and for other purposes. fairs for scheduling appointments for health care and conducting S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- consultations under the laws administered by the Secretary, and ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans for other purposes. Choice Program, and for other purposes. S. 2386. A bill to provide additional protections for our veterans. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive S. 2541. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans authorize spouses of servicemembers to elect to use the same resi- Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such dences as the servicemembers, and for other purposes. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected other purposes. disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding poses. S. 3507. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the author- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. ity of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbi- disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation cide agent, and for other purposes. for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- poses. Edward Markey S. 882. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Cosponsor for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post–9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of Heart, and for other purposes. Veterans Affairs. S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding relating to exposure to burn pits. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. S. 1072. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- the provision of services for homeless veterans, and for other pur- sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served poses. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes.

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Edward Markey—Continued S. 2184. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans’ health care benefits, and for other purposes. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Cosponsor Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 152. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of other purposes. Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for S. 683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the other purposes. requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide service-connected disabilities. for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral other purposes. health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans honorable, and for other purposes. Choice Program, and for other purposes. S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. S. 844. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consider S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve certain time spent by members of reserve components of the Armed the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Forces while receiving medical care from the Secretary of Defense Affairs, and for other purposes. as active duty for purposes of eligibility for Post–9/11 Educational S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain Assistance, and for other purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 1209. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase Affairs, and for other purposes. the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and S. 1952. A bill to improve oversight and accountability of the finan- for other purposes. cial processes of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Claire McCaskill S. 2119. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit Sponsor smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. S. 75. A bill to provide for the reconsideration of claims for disability S. 2881. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter compensation for veterans who were the subjects of experiments into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the by the Department of Defense during World War II that were transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, conducted to assess the effects of mustard gas or lewisite on people, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- S. 2110. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the for the non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Department, and for other purposes. Health Administration personnel, and for other purposes. S. 3729. To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served S. 3175. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide health in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, care, vocational training and rehabilitation, and monetary allowance and for other purposes. to children suffering from spina bifida whose parents are veterans S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who who served in Thailand and were exposed to herbicide agents, served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic and for other purposes. of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in Cosponsor the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991. S. 543. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract into John McCain which the Secretary enters for necessary services authorities and mechanism for appropriate oversight, and for other purposes. Sponsor S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 86. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform Choice Program. the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 788. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1325. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire, recruit, an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, and train employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and and for other purposes. for other purposes.

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Claire McCaskill—Continued Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the Department, and for other purposes. S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States S. 3729. To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic Affairs, and for other purposes. of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and S. 2112. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in ability Act of 2014 to improve the treatment at non-Department the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange of Veterans Affairs facilities of veterans who are victims of military Act of 1991. sexual assault, and for other purposes. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- Jeff Merkley erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the Sponsor Department, and for other purposes. S. 3417. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program to increase efficiency in the recruitment and hiring Robert Menendez by the Department of Veterans Affairs of health care workers Cosponsor that are undergoing separation from the Armed Forces, to create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the of the Department, and for other purposes. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- Cosponsor nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide relating to exposure to burn pits. for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive S. 336. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served other purposes. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. Choice Program, and for other purposes. S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans other purposes. with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by S. 1661. A bill to make permanent the extended period of protections the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, foreclosure, and eviction, and for other purposes. veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding served in Korea, and for other purposes. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in S. 804. A bill to improve the provision of health care for women the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other other purposes. purposes. S. 2881. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, Affairs, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 2058. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- the thresholds by which medical facility projects and medical facil- erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the ity leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs are considered

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Jeff Merkley—Continued S. 1153. A bill to prohibit or suspend certain health care providers from providing non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases, services to veterans, and for other purposes. respectively, and for other purposes. S. 1325. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire, recruit, veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in and train employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for for other purposes. other purposes. S. 1424. A bill to apply the provisions of title 5, United States Code, S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require related to veterans’ preference to the Federal Aviation Administra- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance tion personnel management system, and for other purposes. to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain and for other purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Affairs, and for other purposes. for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of S. 1936. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-State ap- presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- prenticeship programs for purposes of the educational assistance retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other S. 3729. To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served purposes. in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, S. 2107. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require and for other purposes. the Under Secretary of Health to report major adverse personnel actions involving certain health care employees to the National Jerry Moran Practitioner Data Bank and to applicable State licensing boards, Sponsor and for other purposes. S. 2134. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish S. 12. To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the account- processes to ensure that non-Department of Veterans Affairs health ability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and care providers are using safe practices in prescribing opioids to for other purposes. veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health other purposes. Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United S. 2184. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- veterans’ health care benefits, and for other purposes. ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation served in Korea, and for other purposes. for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- poses. Cosponsor

S. 426. A bill to increase educational assistance provided by the De- Lisa Murkowski partment of Veterans Affairs for education and training of physician Sponsor assistants of the Department, to establish pay grades and require competitive pay for physician assistants of the Department, and S. 1179. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Vietnam War era, and for other purposes. Choice Program, and for other purposes. S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, Cosponsor in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served poses. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 899. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health the requirements that new Federal employees who are veterans Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United with service-connected disabilities are provided leave for purposes States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- of undergoing medical treatment for such disabilities apply to cer- ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical tain employees of the Veterans Health Administration, and for centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes. for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment Affairs, and for other purposes. court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes.

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Lisa Murkowski—Continued formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs Affairs, and for other purposes. to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, S. 2433. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. service in the organized military forces of the Government of the S. 2131. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish medically necessary have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs transportation for newborn children of certain women veterans, and administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other for other purposes. purposes. S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide Cosponsor for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when S. 112. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the lessee dies while in military service. per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for S. 3269. To establish the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless vet- Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, and for other purposes. erans, and for other purposes. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Christopher Murphy the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. Sponsor S. 336. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. honorable, and for other purposes. S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- Cosponsor ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such educational assistance, and for other purposes. S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the S. 543. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract into of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- which the Secretary enters for necessary services authorities and nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions mechanism for appropriate oversight, and for other purposes. relating to exposure to burn pits. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans honorable, and for other purposes. Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in poses. orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. S. 804. A bill to improve the provision of health care for women S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief purposes. for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand S. 3729. To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and Patty Murray for other purposes Sponsor S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive Affairs, and for other purposes. assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans S. 1775. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make perma- Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such nent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans

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Patty Murray—Continued Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for treatment, and care, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 2119. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans and for other purposes. Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 2356. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address S. 758. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect staffing and other issues at facilities, including underserved facili- to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s review ties, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. and publication of illness and conditions relating to veterans sta- S. 2357 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review tioned at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and their family members, the processes and requirements of the Department of Veterans Af- and for other purposes. fairs for scheduling appointments for health care and conducting S. 882. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide consultations under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post–9/11 for other purposes. Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the Heart, and for other purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make Department, and for other purposes. grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary poses. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Bill Nelson the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor S. 1163. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure compliance of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans S. 2117. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand Affairs with requirements relating to the scheduling of appoint- eligibility for the TRICARE program to include certain veterans ments, to require appointment by the President and confirmation entitled to benefits under the Medicare program due to conditions by the Senate of certain health care officials of the Department, or injuries incurred during service in the Armed Forces and to and for other purposes. waive the Medicare part B late enrollment penalty for such veterans, S. 1198. A bill to protect individuals who are eligible for increased and for other purposes. pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Af- S. 2246. A bill to designate the health care center of the Department fairs on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from of Veterans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices, and for other I. ‘‘Boots’’ Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes. purposes. S. 1266. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Cosponsor enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate med- ical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 75. A bill to provide for the reconsideration of claims for disability S. 1277. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry compensation for veterans who were the subjects of experiments out a high technology education pilot program, and for other pur- by the Department of Defense during World War II that were poses. conducted to assess the effects of mustard gas or lewisite on people, S. 1325. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and for other purposes. the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire, recruit, S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry and train employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of for other purposes. Veterans Affairs. S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and relating to exposure to burn pits. for other purposes S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 514. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in guided resonance therapy to veterans. the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- other purposes. ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct Choice Program, and for other purposes. a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance

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Bill Nelson—Continued Cosponsor

to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry and for other purposes. out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- Veterans Affairs. erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department Department, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when relating to exposure to burn pits. the lessee dies while in military service. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- Act of 1991. fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- S. Res. 551. Expressing support for the designation of the week ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such of June 18 through June 22, 2018, as National GI Bill Commemora- educational assistance, and for other purposes. S. 514. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry tion Week. out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- guided resonance therapy to veterans. Rand Paul S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- Cosponsor ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Choice Program, and for other purposes. S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such employees, and for other purposes. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans David Perdue Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Sponsor Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the S. 514. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- honorable, and for other purposes. guided resonance therapy to veterans. S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment Cosponsor court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans employees, and for other purposes. Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve for other purposes the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans S. 1566. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand Affairs, and for other purposes. eligibility for mental health services from the Department of Vet- S. 2884. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a erans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, Affairs, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1661. A bill to make permanent the extended period of protections for members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage Gary Peters foreclosure, and eviction, and for other purposes. S. 1871. To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role Sponsor of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1596. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. S. Res. 205. Honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort Custer in Au- S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who gusta, Michigan. served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic

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Gary Peters—Continued S. 1218. A bill to promote Federal employment for veterans, and for other purposes. of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and S. 1277. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in out a high technology education pilot program, and for other pur- the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange poses. Act of 1991. S. 1279. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Rob Portman use of non-Department health care providers, and for other pur- Sponsor poses.

S. 2280. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure Pat Roberts the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Battlefield Cosponsor Crosses in national cemeteries, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 514. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- guided resonance therapy to veterans. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. the lessee dies while in military service. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Jack Reed Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain Cosponsor improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under Mike Rounds the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Sponsor the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 882. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1179. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post–9/11 the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple Vietnam War era, and for other purposes. Heart, and for other purposes. S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States S. 1192. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs Post–9/11 Educational Assistance S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans tests, and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1330. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize S. 2119. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit a dependent to transfer entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, ance in cases in which the dependent received the transfer of and for other purposes. such entitlement to assistance from an individual who subsequently S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve died, and for other purposes. the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans S. 1789. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs an annual report on participation in the Transition Assistance Pro- to recover overpayments made by the Department and other gram for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the S. 2799. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and oversight of the Transition Assistance Program of the Department for other purposes. of Defense, and for other purposes. S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide S. 3447. To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Sec- for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when retary of Veterans Affairs to provide information about whether the lessee dies while in military service. educational institutions allow individuals to stay enrolled in courses of education pending receipt of educational assistance from the James Risch Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Cosponsor Cosponsor

S. 410. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- the transfer of unused Post–9/11 Educational Assistance benefits erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- to additional dependents upon the death of the originally designated erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional dependent. employees, and for other purposes.

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Mike Rounds—Continued have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on mili- tary installations receive information regarding such exposure, and S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- for other purposes. ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots S. 2748. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty members of the Armed Forces to receive additional training under in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- the Transition Assistance Program, and for other purposes. poses. S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions poses. relating to exposure to burn pits. S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Act of 1991. S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Marco Rubio Choice Program, and for other purposes. S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, Sponsor in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation S. 152. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of poses. Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for S. 798. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand other purposes. the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program to apply S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide to individuals pursuing programs of education while on active duty, for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of to recipients of the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for scholarship, and to programs of education pursued on half-time other purposes. basis or less, and for other purposes. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through Affairs, and for other purposes. the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. S. 2768. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding and for other purposes. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry Affairs, and for other purposes. out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of S. 1567. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify Veterans Affairs. the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- patient information to state controlled substance monitoring pro- sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served grams, and for other purposes. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 514. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- Affairs, and for other purposes. guided resonance therapy to veterans. S. 1611. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the S. 758. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into certain agreements with to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s review non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers if the and publication of illness and conditions relating to veterans sta- Secretary is not feasibly able to provide health care in facilities tioned at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and their family members, of the Department or through contracts or sharing agreements, and and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make S. 1873. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and S. 1163. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure for other purposes. compliance of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans S. 1936. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Affairs with requirements relating to the scheduling of appoint- for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-State ap- ments, to require appointment by the President and confirmation prenticeship programs for purposes of the educational assistance by the Senate of certain health care officials of the Department, programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other and for other purposes. purposes. S. 1198. A bill to protect individuals who are eligible for increased S. 2719. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Af- a registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may fairs on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from

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Marco Rubio—Continued S. 336. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices, and for other the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 1452. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served within the Office of the Under Secretary for Health of the Depart- in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. ment of Veterans Affairs the position of Chief Information Officer S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under S. 1550. A bill to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans S. 1596. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected S. 2246. A bill to designate the health care center of the Department disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation of Veterans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- I. ‘‘Boots’’ Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes. poses. S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes. for other purposes S. 2548. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the S. 2131. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental health care to certain the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish medically necessary former members of the Armed Forces who are not otherwise eligi- transportation for newborn children of certain women veterans, and ble to receive such care, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 2884. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of to recover overpayments made by the Department and other debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the and for other purposes. due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who for other purposes. served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic S. 2356. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and staffing and other issues at facilities, including underserved facili- ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in ties, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, Act of 1991. in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation Bernard Sanders for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- Sponsor poses. S. 3507. To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the author- S. 1723. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans ity of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations Affairs to improve health care furnished by the Department, and providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for other purposes. for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbi- S. 3313. To improve dental care provided to veterans by the Depart- cide agent, and for other purposes. ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Cosponsor Sponsor S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of S. 2433. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the service in the organized military forces of the Government of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. purposes.

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Brian Schatz—Continued Cosponsor Cosponsor

S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. S. 426. A bill to increase educational assistance provided by the De- partment of Veterans Affairs for education and training of physician Jeanne Shaheen assistants of the Department, to establish pay grades and require competitive pay for physician assistants of the Department, and Sponsor for other purposes. S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- S. 1111. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans the provision of services and benefits from the Department of Choice Program, and for other purposes. Veterans Affairs for veterans who experience domestic violence S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive or sexual assault, and for other purposes. assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans S. 2719. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such a registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on mili- formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for tary installations receive information regarding such exposure, and other purposes. for other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Cosponsor the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. honorable, and for other purposes. S. 514. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry S. 1836. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by guided resonance therapy to veterans. law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such disabled veterans, and for other purposes. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Charles E. Schumer the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve service-connected disabilities. the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs Affairs, and for other purposes. for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. Department, and for other purposes. S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire S. 3694. To designate the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs as court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. the ‘‘Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform Health Care System’’. the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Jeanne Shaheen—Continued S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require Affairs, and for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance S. 1161. To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copay- to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, ments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating and for other purposes. to preventive health services, and for other purposes. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- S. 1266. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate med- Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the ical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Department, and for other purposes. S. 1596. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 3672. To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a mission certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. statement of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Debbie Stabenow Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor S. 1871. To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other S. 2239. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- purposes. ability Act of 2014 to improve the scheduling of appointments, S. 2131. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the accountability of third party administrators, and payment to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish medically necessary providers under such Act, and for other purposes. transportation for newborn children of certain women veterans, and S. 3328. To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the pay- for other purposes. ment of monthly housing stipends under the Post–9/11 Veterans S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans S. 3528. To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve to recover overpayments made by the Department and other components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were sta- amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the tioned at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan, and due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and were exposed to volatile organic compounds, to provide for a for other purposes. presumption of service connection for those veterans and members S. 2622. A bill to require directors of medical facilities of the Depart- of the reserve components, and for other purposes. ment of Veterans Affairs to submit plans to the Secretary of Vet- S. 3529. To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital erans Affairs on how to improve such facilities, and for other care and medical services to veterans, members of the reserve purposes. components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who were sta- tioned at military installations at which they were exposed to S. 3417. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out perfluorooctanoic acid or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a program to increase efficiency in the recruitment and hiring to provide for a presumption of service connection for those vet- by the Department of Veterans Affairs of health care workers erans and members of the reserve components, and for other pur- that are undergoing separation from the Armed Forces, to create poses. uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals of the Department, and for other purposes. Cosponsor

Tina Smith S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of Sponsor Veterans Affairs. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 3235. To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a pre- the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under sumption of service-connection for certain veterans with tinnitus the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. or hearing loss, and for other purposes. S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans Cosponsor Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department other purposes. of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans relating to exposure to burn pits. Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. S. 422. To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions S. 1161. To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copay- relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the ments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. to preventive health services, and for other purposes.

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Debbie Stabenow—Continued S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain Affairs, and for other purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Dan Sullivan S. 1871. To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of podiatrists in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other Sponsor purposes. S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- other purposes. poses. S. 2131. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize S. 933. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish medically necessary out a pilot program to provide veterans the option of using an transportation for newborn children of certain women veterans, and alternative appeals process to more quickly determine claims for for other purposes. disability compensation, and for other purposes. S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1449. A bill to authorize payment by the Department of Veterans the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the costs associated with training and supervision of Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs medical residents and interns at certain facilities that are not Depart- to recover overpayments made by the Department and other ment facilities, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the carry out a pilot program to establish or affiliate with residency due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and programs at facilities operated by Indian tribes, tribal organizations, for other purposes. and the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. S. 2356. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address S. 2485. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide staffing and other issues at facilities, including underserved facili- payment of Medal of Honor special pension under such title to ties, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient, S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require and for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, Cosponsor and for other purposes. S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- S. 2719. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on mili- employees, and for other purposes. tary installations receive information regarding such exposure, and S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve for other purposes. the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. Department, and for other purposes. S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in poses. the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct Act of 1991. an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, S. Res. 205. Honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort Custer in Au- and for other purposes. gusta, Michigan. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Luther Strange Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor S. 1179. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries S. 1550. A bill to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Vietnam War era, and for other purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1218. A bill to promote Federal employment for veterans, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct Affairs, and for other purposes. an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect and for other purposes. veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes.

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Dan Sullivan—Continued S. 1990. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amounts payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs for S. 2796. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to dependency and indemnity compensation, to modify the require- use the authority of the Secretary to conduct and support research ments for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other of certain veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death, purposes. and for other purposes. S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, S. 2063. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected to Congress certain documents relating to the Electronic Health disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Af- for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- fairs. poses. S. 2097. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 3269. To establish the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory the administration of State homes furnishing care to veterans under Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, and for other purposes. the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and S. Res. 551 Expressing support for the designation of the week of for other purposes. June 18 through June 22, 2018, as National GI Bill Commemoration S. 2248. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize Week. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain burial benefits for spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal ceme- Jon Tester teries, and for other purposes. S. 2336. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry Sponsor out a pilot program on providing intensive community care coordi- nation and supportive services to veteran families who lack adequate S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase access to services, and for other purposes. the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans S. 426. A bill to increase educational assistance provided by the De- Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs partment of Veterans Affairs for education and training of physician to recover overpayments made by the Department and other assistants of the Department, to establish pay grades and require amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the competitive pay for physician assistants of the Department, and due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- S. 2356. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- staffing and other issues at facilities, including underserved facili- ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such ties, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. educational assistance, and for other purposes. S. 2357 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review S. 543. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the processes and requirements of the Department of Veterans Af- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract into fairs for scheduling appointments for health care and conducting which the Secretary enters for necessary services authorities and consultations under the laws administered by the Secretary, and mechanism for appropriate oversight, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- S. 2796. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans use the authority of the Secretary to conduct and support research Choice Program, and for other purposes. on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve purposes. the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans S. 3269. To establish the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs Cosponsor for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. S. 1325. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 23. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire, recruit, Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt and implement a standard and train employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and identification protocol for use in the tracking and procurement of for other purposes. biological implants by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans for other purposes. Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and S. 112. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize for other purposes. per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for S. 1566. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless vet- eligibility for mental health services from the Department of Vet- erans, and for other purposes. erans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of S. 113. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. out a pilot program to increase the use of medical scribes to S. 1775. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make perma- maximize the efficiency of physicians at medical facilities of the nent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport Department of Veterans Affairs. individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of treatment, and care, and for other purposes. Veterans Affairs. S. 1952. A bill to improve oversight and accountability of the finan- S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide cial processes of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of purposes. Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the

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Jon Tester—Continued S. 1072. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of services for homeless veterans, and for other pur- presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- poses. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots Affairs, and for other purposes. and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty S. 1282. A bill to redesignate certain clinics of the Department of in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- Veterans Affairs located in Montana. poses. S. 1424. A bill to apply the provisions of title 5, United States Code, S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve related to veterans’ preference to the Federal Aviation Administra- the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. tion personnel management system, and for other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 1449. A bill to authorize payment by the Department of Veterans sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served Affairs for the costs associated with training and supervision of in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. medical residents and interns at certain facilities that are not Depart- S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive ment facilities, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans carry out a pilot program to establish or affiliate with residency Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such programs at facilities operated by Indian tribes, tribal organizations, program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- and the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for S. 1473. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide other purposes. for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for serv- Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United ices under such programs. States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 1596. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than Affairs, and for other purposes. honorable, and for other purposes. S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by S. 1661. A bill to make permanent the extended period of protections the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs for members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, foreclosure, and eviction, and for other purposes. veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding served in Korea, and for other purposes. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected other purposes. disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation S. 2131. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish medically necessary poses. transportation for newborn children of certain women veterans, and S. 899. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that for other purposes. the requirements that new Federal employees who are veterans S. 2134. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish with service-connected disabilities are provided leave for purposes processes to ensure that non-Department of Veterans Affairs health of undergoing medical treatment for such disabilities apply to cer- care providers are using safe practices in prescribing opioids to tain employees of the Veterans Health Administration, and for veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 903. A bill to amend the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health S. 2247. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Services Act of 2010 to extend and expand the pilot program for a consistent eligibility date for provision of Department of on the use of community-based organizations and local and State Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and markers for eligible government entities to ensure that veterans receive care and benefits spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are for which they are eligible and for other purposes. unavailable, and for other purposes. S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment for other purposes. court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Jon Tester—Continued S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 2884. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, Affairs, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected Affairs, and for other purposes. disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation S. 2884. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- poses. debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- S. 3130. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of disapproval of any course of education for purposes of the edu- debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, cational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs and for other purposes. unless the educational institution providing the course permits indi- viduals to attend or participate in courses pending payment by Thom Tillis Department, and for other purposes. Sponsor S. 3302. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs covenants S. 1555. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve not to compete to the appointment of physicians in the Veterans the administration of Post–9/11 Educational Assistance by the De- Health Administration, and for other purposes. partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 3507. To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the author- S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect ity of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted S. 2382. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbi- for requirements relating to the reassignment of Department of cide agent, and for other purposes. Veterans Affairs senior executive employees, and for other pur- S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who poses. served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and Cosponsor ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in S. 86. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans Act of 1991. Choice Program. S. Res. 551 Expressing support for the designation of the week of S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry June 18 through June 22, 2018, as National GI Bill Commemoration out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of Week. Veterans Affairs. S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- John Thune erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- Sponsor erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional employees, and for other purposes. S. 663. A bill to establish the position of Choice Program Ombuds- S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide man within the Office of Inspector General of the Department for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of of Veterans Affairs to manage complaints regarding the provision Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the of hospital care and medical services under section 101 of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014. retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1836. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected poses. disabled veterans, and for other purposes. S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department Cosponsor of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions S. 57. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke relating to exposure to burn pits. bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipula- S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve tions, and for other purposes. the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- S. 369. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for the erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional procurement of goods or services, to give a preference to offerors employees, and for other purposes. that employ veterans, and for other purposes. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of

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Thom Tillis—Continued S. 3089. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-con- Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for nected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity com- other purposes. pensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for S. 758. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect other purposes. to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s review S. 3417. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry and publication of illness and conditions relating to veterans sta- out a program to increase efficiency in the recruitment and hiring tioned at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and their family members, by the Department of Veterans Affairs of health care workers and for other purposes. that are undergoing separation from the Armed Forces, to create S. 764. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals the enrollment of veterans in certain courses of education, and of the Department, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 784. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2017, Pat Toomey in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation Cosponsor for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- poses. S. 152. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 798. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program to apply Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for to individuals pursuing programs of education while on active duty, other purposes. to recipients of the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide scholarship, and to programs of education pursued on half-time for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of basis or less, and for other purposes. Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for S. 844. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consider other purposes. certain time spent by members of reserve components of the Armed S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Forces while receiving medical care from the Secretary of Defense the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans as active duty for purposes of eligibility for Post–9/11 Educational Affairs, and for other purposes. Assistance, and for other purposes. S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through the lessee dies while in military service. the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire Tom Udall additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment Sponsor court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. S. 970. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 903. A bill to amend the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health the care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to newborn Services Act of 2010 to extend and expand the pilot program children. on the use of community-based organizations and local and State S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct government entities to ensure that veterans receive care and benefits an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, for which they are eligible and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Cosponsor the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary Affairs, and for other purposes. of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1881. A bill to expand eligibility for health care under the Veterans S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to include certain the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through veterans seeking mental health care, and for other purposes. the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. S. 1936. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-State ap- the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding prenticeship programs for purposes of the educational assistance claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and Affairs, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 2248. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain burial benefits for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of for spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal ceme- Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the teries, and for other purposes. presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- S. 3269. To establish the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Chris Van Hollen S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic Cosponsor of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of Act of 1991. Veterans Affairs. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. Mark Warner S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- Sponsor sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- Veterans Affairs. ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such educational assistance, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 544. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- ability Act of 2014 to modify the termination date for the Veterans S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- Choice Program, and for other purposes. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- other purposes. formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve other purposes. the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 833. To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 992. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, Affairs, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1789. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain an annual report on participation in the Transition Assistance Pro- improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans gram for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct S. 1990. To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase amounts a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs for dependency S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- and indemnity compensation, to modify the requirements for de- erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the pendency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain vet- Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the erans rated totally disabled at the time of death, and for other Department, and for other purposes. purposes. S. 3417. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for a program to increase efficiency in the recruitment and hiring veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in by the Department of Veterans Affairs of health care workers the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for that are undergoing separation from the Armed Forces, to create other purposes. uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect of the Department, and for other purposes. veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require Elizabeth Warren the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, Sponsor and for other purposes. S. 2796. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to S. 1198. A bill to protect individuals who are eligible for increased use the authority of the Secretary to conduct and support research pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Af- on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other fairs on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from purposes. dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices, and for other S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- purposes. erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the S. 2402. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for Department, and for other purposes. women veterans, and for other purposes.

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Elizabeth Warren—Continued S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment S. 3130. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. disapproval of any course of education for purposes of the edu- S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make cational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans unless the educational institution providing the course permits indi- with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. viduals to attend or participate in courses pending payment by S. 1161. To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copay- Department, and for other purposes. ments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating S. 3241. To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide to preventive health services, and for other purposes. for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when S. 1330. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the lessee dies while in military service. a dependent to transfer entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- S. 3729. To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served ance in cases in which the dependent received the transfer of in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, such entitlement to assistance from an individual who subsequently and for other purposes. died, and for other purposes. S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States Cosponsor Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry S. 1596. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase out certain major medical facility leases of the Department of certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. Veterans Affairs. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Affairs, and for other purposes. Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the S. 1661. A bill to make permanent the extended period of protections presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- for members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. foreclosure, and eviction, and for other purposes. S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the S. 1789. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department an annual report on participation in the Transition Assistance Pro- of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- gram for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions S. 1873. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out relating to exposure to burn pits. a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. for other purposes. S. 336. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. served in Korea, and for other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive other purposes. assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 2294. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for that individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly other purposes. housing stipend paid to the individual under the Post–9/11 Edu- S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health cational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans other purposes. Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve to recover overpayments made by the Department and other the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by for other purposes. the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs S. 2796. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, use the authority of the Secretary to conduct and support research veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other S. 804. A bill to improve the provision of health care for women purposes. veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide purposes. for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of S. 882. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post–9/11 presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple S. 2881. To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter Heart, and for other purposes. into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the

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Elizabeth Warren—Continued S. 646. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of mem- transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, bers of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil and for other purposes. Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed S. 2884. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a services, and for other purposes. standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are in- S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve debted to the United States by virtue of their participation in bene- the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans fits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice of Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, S. 1179. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize and for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries S. 2906. To establish a permanent community care program for vet- individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the erans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the Vietnam War era, and for other purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain Department, and for other purposes. improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans S. 3089. To provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2018, Affairs, and for other purposes. in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected S. 1619. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during mili- for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other pur- tary service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate poses. or refinance student loans incurred before military service. S. 3269. To establish the Department of Veterans Affairs Advisory S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, and for other purposes. served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic S. 3373. To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and presumption of service connected disability for certain veterans ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in who served in Palomares, Spain, and for other purposes. the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange S. 3447. To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Sec- Act of 1991. retary of Veterans Affairs to provide information about whether educational institutions allow individuals to stay enrolled in courses Roger F. Wicker of education pending receipt of educational assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Cosponsor S. 3523. To amend title 10, United States Code, to require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans, and for S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform other purposes. the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. Con. Res. 12. Expressing the sense of Congress that those who claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Affairs, and for other purposes. Act of 1991. S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Sheldon Whitehouse Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 1873. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out Sponsor a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and S. 1661. A bill to make permanent the extended period of protections for other purposes. for members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction, and for other purposes. Ron Wyden Cosponsor Sponsor

S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the S. 844. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consider Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department certain time spent by members of reserve components of the Armed of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- Forces while receiving medical care from the Secretary of Defense nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions as active duty for purposes of eligibility for Post–9/11 Educational relating to exposure to burn pits. Assistance, and for other purposes. S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 2058. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. the thresholds by which medical facility projects and medical facil- S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- ity leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs are considered sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases, in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. respectively, and for other purposes. S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United Cosponsor States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of other purposes. Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the

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Ron Wyden—Continued Todd Young presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- Sponsor retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served S. 2656. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. biennially on actions taken to address areas of concerns that led S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive to the inclusion of veterans health care in the High Risk List assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans of the Government Accountability Office, and for other purposes. Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- Cosponsor formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 493. claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States other purposes. Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief S. 514. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide guided resonance therapy to veterans. for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who S. 1452. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish served in Korea, and for other purposes. within the Office of the Under Secretary for Health of the Depart- S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for ment of Veterans Affairs the position of Chief Information Officer veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States other purposes. Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief S. 2119. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recover overpayments made by the Department and other amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and for other purposes. S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 3417. To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program to increase efficiency in the recruitment and hiring by the Department of Veterans Affairs of health care workers that are undergoing separation from the Armed Forces, to create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals of the Department, and for other purposes.

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BENEFITS S. 1198. A bill to protect individuals who are eligible for increased pension under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Af- S. 5. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay individ- fairs on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from uals who are owed educational assistance under the Post–9/11 Edu- dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices, and for other cational Assistance program the amounts of educational assistance purposes. that they are entitled to by law, and for other purposes. S. 1209. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 57. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to revoke the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic wait list manipula- for other purposes. tions, and for other purposes. S. 1596. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 75. A bill to provide for the reconsideration of claims for disability certain funeral benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. compensation for veterans who were the subjects of experiments S. 1619. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to by the Department of Defense during World War II that were extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during mili- conducted to assess the effects of mustard gas or lewisite on people, tary service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate and for other purposes. or refinance student loans incurred before military service. S. 111. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a S. 1775. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain S. 1836. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide benefits despite not being on the Missouri List, and for other for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by purposes. law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans S. 591. A bill to expand eligibility for the program of comprehensive with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and assistance for family caregivers of the Department of Veterans indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected Affairs, to expand benefits available to participants under such disabled veterans, and for other purposes. program, to enhance special compensation for members of the uni- S. 1990. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase formed services who require assistance in everyday life, and for the amounts payable by the Department of Veterans Affairs for other purposes. dependency and indemnity compensation, to modify the require- S. 681. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve ments for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans of certain veterans rated totally disabled at the time of death, Affairs to women veterans, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the S. 2485. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with payment of Medal of Honor special pension under such title to service-connected disabilities. the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient, S. 706. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and for other purposes. the treatment of medical evidence provided by non-Department S. 3089. A bill to provide for an increase, effective December 1, of Veterans Affairs medical professionals in support of claims for 2018, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-con- disability compensation under the laws administered by the Sec- nected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity com- retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. pensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for S. 712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform the other purposes. rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding S. 3235. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. tinnitus or hearing loss, and for other purposes. S. 903. A bill to amend the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 to extend and expand the pilot program BUDGET on the use of community-based organizations and local and State government entities to ensure that veterans receive care and benefits S. 1952. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish for which they are eligible and for other purposes. a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit veterans service organi- S. 933. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry zations to upgrade the community facilities of such organizations. out a pilot program to provide veterans the option of using an alternative appeals process to more quickly determine claims for CEMETERIES/FUNERALS disability compensation, and for other purposes. S. 1024. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reform S. 1179. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the rights and processes relating to appeals of decisions regarding the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inter in national cemeteries claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary individuals who supported the United States in Laos during the of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Vietnam War era, and for other purposes.

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S. 2247. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to S. 2111. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify provide for a consistent eligibility date for provision of the treatment of applications for projects to construct new State Department of Veterans Affairs memorial headstones and homes, and for other purposes. markers for eligible spouses and dependent children of veterans whose remains are unavailable, and for other S. 2622. A bill to require directors of medical facilities of purposes. the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit plans to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on how to improve such S. 2248. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize facilities, and for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain burial benefits for spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal ceme- S. 2906. A bill to establish a permanent community care program teries, and for other purposes. for veterans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers S. 2372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and by the Department, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 3184. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify S. 2881. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek the requirements for applications for construction of State home to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, facilities to increase the maximum percentage of nonveterans al- for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, Cali- lowed to be treated at such facilities, and for other purposes. fornia, and for other purposes. S. 3523. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require EDUCATION/TRAINING a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans, and for other purposes. S. 410. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the transfer of unused Post–9/11 Educational Assistance benefits CIVIL RIGHTS to additional dependents upon the death of the originally designated dependent. S. 646. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 426. A bill to increase educational assistance provided by the De- the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of mem- partment of Veterans Affairs for education and training of physician bers of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil assistants of the Department, to establish pay grades and require Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed competitive pay for physician assistants of the Department, and services, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 473. A bill the amend title 38, United States Code, to make quali- CLAIMS fication requirements for entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- ance more equitable, to improve support of veterans receiving such S. 1261. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require educational assistance, and for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay the reasonable costs of S. 784. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve urgent care provided to certain veterans, to establish cost-sharing the enrollment of veterans in certain courses of education, and amounts for veterans receiving care at an emergency room of the for other purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 798. S. 2131. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish medically necessary the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program to apply transportation for newborn children of certain women veterans, and to individuals pursuing programs of education while on active duty, for other purposes. to recipients of the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry S. 2239. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- scholarship, and to programs of education pursued on half-time ability Act of 2014 to improve the scheduling of appointments, basis or less, and for other purposes. the accountability of third party administrators, and payment to S. 844. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consider providers under such Act, and for other purposes. certain time spent by members of reserve components of the Armed S. 2294. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure Forces while receiving medical care from the Secretary of Defense that individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly as active duty for purposes of eligibility for Post–9/11 Educational housing stipend paid to the individual under the Post–9/11 Edu- Assistance, and for other purposes. cational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 882. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2341. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve for the entitlement to educational assistance under the Post–9/11 the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Affairs for members of the Armed Forces awarded the Purple to recover overpayments made by the Department and other Heart, and for other purposes. amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the S. 1192. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery, and for pro-rated charges to entitlement to educational assistance under for other purposes. Department of Veterans Affairs Post–9/11 Educational Assistance Program for certain licensure and certification tests and national CONSTRUCTION tests, and for other purposes. S. 1277. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry S. 1282. A bill to redesignate certain clinics of the Department of out a high technology education pilot program, and for other pur- Veterans Affairs located in Montana. poses. S. 1951. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish S. 1330. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit veterans service organi- a dependent to transfer entitlement to Post–9/11 Education Assist- zations to upgrade the community facilities of such organizations. ance in cases in which the dependent received the transfer of

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EDUCATION/TRAINING—Continued EMPLOYMENT

such entitlement to assistance from an individual who subsequently S. 114. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require died, and for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regard- S. 1356. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize ing performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level the use of Post–9/11 Educational Assistance to pursue independent employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. study programs at certain educational institutions that are not insti- S. 152. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide tutions of higher learning, and for other purposes. for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of S. 1362. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to consolidate Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for certain eligibility tiers under the Post–9/11 Educational Assistance other purposes. Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 369. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize S. 1449. A bill to authorize payment by the Department of Veterans the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for the Affairs for the costs associated with training and supervision of procurement of goods or services, to give a preference to offerors medical residents and interns at certain facilities that are not Depart- that employ veterans, and for other purposes. ment facilities, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to S. 1218. A bill to promote Federal employment for veterans, and carry out a pilot program to establish or affiliate with residency for other purposes. programs at facilities operated by Indian tribes, tribal organizations, S. 1452. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish and the Indian Health Service, and for other purposes. within the Office of the Under Secretary for Health of the Depart- S. 1467. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award ment of Veterans Affairs the position of Chief Information Officer grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree programs in of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes. S. 1550. A bill to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans S. 1489. A bill to amend section 3312 of title 38, United States Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Code, to restore Post–9/11 Educational Assistance and other relief Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. for veterans affected by school closures, and for other purposes. S. 1871. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1555. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by the administration of Post–9/11 Educational Assistance by the De- law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected S. 1936. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide disabled veterans, and for other purposes. for the designation of State approving agencies for multi-State ap- S. 2107. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require prenticeship programs for purposes of the educational assistance the Under Secretary of Health to report major adverse personnel programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other actions involving certain health care employees to the National purposes. Practitioner Data Bank and to applicable State licensing boards, S. 2565. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require and for other purposes. the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide child care assistance S. 2288. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require to veterans receiving certain training or vocational rehabilitation, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report to and for other purposes. Congress relating to the use of official time by employees of S. 2748. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Veterans Affairs, to limit the instances in which members of the Armed Forces to receive additional training under official time may be granted for certain purposes to employees the Transition Assistance Program, and for other purposes. of the Department, and for other purposes. S. 3130. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 2356. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address for the disapproval of any course of education for purposes of staffing and other issues at facilities, including underserved facili- the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans ties, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Affairs unless the educational institution providing the course per- S. 2357. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to address mits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending payment staffing and other issues at facilities, including underserved facili- by Department, and for other purposes. ties, of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 3318. A bill to authorize the use of veterans educational assistance S. 2382. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by insti- for requirements relating to the reassignment of Department of tutions of higher learning, and for other purposes. Veterans Affairs senior executive employees, and for other pur- S. 3328. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance poses. the payment of monthly housing stipends under the Post–9/11 Vet- erans Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. EXPOSURES S. 3447. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide information about S. 283. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide whether educational institutions allow individuals to stay enrolled for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of in courses of education pending receipt of educational assistance Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. S. 3627. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 319. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the additional entitlement to Post–9/11 Educational Assistance to certain Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department veterans and members of the Armed Forces who require extra of Veterans Affairs a center of excellence in the prevention, diag- time to complete remedial and deficiency courses, and for other nosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions purposes. relating to exposure to burn pits.

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EXPOSURES—Continued a live donor for purposes of conducting a transplant procedure for a veteran, and for other purposes. S. 422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify pre- S. 324. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve sumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served the provision of adult day health care services for veterans. in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. S. 423. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 2038. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under for a presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes. served in Korea, and for other purposes. S. 925. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 2105. A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for the ability of health care professionals to treat veterans through veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the use of telemedicine, and for other purposes. the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for S. 970. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve other purposes. the care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to newborn S. 2719. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish children. a registry to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who may S. 1153. A bill to prohibit or suspend certain health care providers have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on mili- from providing non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care tary installations receive information regarding such exposure, and services to veterans, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 1161. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate S. 2821. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of relating to preventative health services, and for other purposes. Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the S. 1279. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Sec- health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs through the retary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. use of non-Department health care providers, and for other pur- S. 3175. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide poses. health care, vocational training and rehabilitation, and monetary S. 1611. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the allowance to children suffering from spina bifida whose parents Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into certain agreements with are veterans who served in Thailand and were exposed to herbicide non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers if the agents, and for other purposes. Secretary is not feasibly able to provide health care in facilities S. 3355. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to remove of the Department or through contracts or sharing agreements, and the manifestation period required for the presumptions of service for other purposes. connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and S. 1723. subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to certain A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans herbicide agents, and for other purposes. Affairs to improve health care furnished by the Department, and for other purposes. S. 3373. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connected disability for certain veterans S. 1873. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry who served in Palomares, Spain, and for other purposes. out a program to establish peer specialists in patient aligned care S. 3507. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend teams at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe and for other purposes. regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is S. 1881. A bill to expand eligibility for health care under the Veterans warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to include certain to a herbicide agent, and for other purposes. veterans seeking mental health care, and for other purposes. S. 3528. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish S. 2134. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish hospital care and medical services to veterans, members of the processes to ensure that non-Department of Veterans Affairs health reserve components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who care providers are using safe practices in prescribing opioids to were stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan, veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for and were exposed to volatile organic compounds, to provide for other purposes. a presumption of service connection for those veterans and members S. 2184. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve of the reserve components, and for other purposes. veterans’ health care benefits, and for other purposes. S. 3529. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish S. 2193. An original bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to hospital care and medical services to veterans, members of the improve health care for veterans, and for other purposes. reserve components of the Armed Forces, and dependents who S. 2473. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require were stationed at military installations at which they were exposed the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish organ transplant care to perfluorooctanoic acid or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl sub- to veterans at non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and stances, to provide for a presumption of service connection for for other purposes. those veterans and members of the reserve components, and for S. 2656. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report other purposes. biennially on actions taken to address areas of concerns that led to the inclusion of veterans health care in the High Risk List HEALTH CARE of the Government Accountability Office, and for other purposes. S. 3313. A bill to improve dental care provided to veterans by the S. 113. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. out a pilot program to increase the use of medical scribes to maximize the efficiency of physicians at medical facilities of the HOMELESSNESS/HOUSING Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 115. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize S. 112. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for an operation on per diem payments under comprehensive service programs for

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HOMELESSNESS/HOUSING—Continued S. 1566. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for mental health services from the Department of Vet- homeless veterans to furnish care to dependents of homeless vet- erans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of erans, and for other purposes. the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. S. 1072. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 2174. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct the provision of services for homeless veterans, and for other pur- a study on the Veterans Crisis Line. poses. S. 2548. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the S. 1473. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental health care to certain for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration former members of the Armed Forces who are not otherwise eligi- programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for serv- ble to receive such care, and for other purposes. ices under such programs. S. 1759. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend MORTGAGE/FINANCE authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. S. 2097. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 1661. A bill to make permanent the extended period of protections the administration of State homes furnishing care to veterans under for members of uniformed services relating to mortgages, mortgage the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and foreclosure, and eviction, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 2304. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to protect S. 3419. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend veterans from predatory lending, and for other purposes. authorities relating to homeless veterans, and for other purposes. NAMING A FACILITY INSURANCE MATTERS S. 1165. A bill to designate the medical center of the Department LEASES of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel ‘‘Woody’’ Williams VA Medical Center. S. 624. A bill to allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, sat- S. 2246. A bill to designate the health care center of the Department ellite television, and Internet access service contracts while de- of Veterans Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Sergeant Ernest ployed. I. ‘‘Boots’’ Thomas VA Clinic, and for other purposes. S. 2058. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase S. 3444. A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic the thresholds by which medical facility projects and medical facil- of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lake Charles, Louisiana, ity leases of the Department of Veterans Affairs are considered as the ‘‘Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic’’. major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases, S. 3690. A bill to designate the outstation of the Department of Vet- respectively, and for other purposes. erans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the Major Brent Taylor S. 3241. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to Vet Center Outstation. provide for the termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain S. 3694. A bill to designate the Manhattan Campus of the New York leases when the lessee dies while in military service. Harbor Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the ‘‘Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor MEMORIALS Health Care System’’.

S. 315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to place in Arling- OUTREACH ton National Cemetery a monument honoring the helicopter pilots and crewmembers who were killed while serving on active duty S. 946. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, and for other pur- additional Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists to provide treatment poses. court services to justice-involved veterans, and for other purposes. S. 2280. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure S. 2336. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Battlefield out a pilot program on providing intensive community care coordi- Crosses in national cemeteries, and for other purposes. nation and supportive services to veteran families who lack adequate access to services, and for other purposes. MENTAL HEALTH CARE S. 2402. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for S. 699. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the women veterans, and for other purposes. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish mental and behavioral health care to certain individuals discharged or released from the RECOGNITION/STATUS active military, naval, or air service under conditions other than honorable, and for other purposes. S. 2433. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain S. 788. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct service in the organized military forces of the Government of the an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to and for other purposes. have been active service for purposes of benefits under programs S. 833. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs purposes. for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. S. 2807. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 922. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regard- an independent review of the deaths of certain veterans by suicide, ing performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level and for other purposes. employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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RECOGNITION/STATUS—Continued S. 23. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adopt and implement a standard S. 3729. A bill to recognize and honor the service of individuals identification protocol for use in the tracking and procurement of who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World biological implants by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and War II, and for other purposes. for other purposes.S. 233. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Vet- erans Affairs to carry out certain major medical facility leases SEXUAL ASSAULT/TRAUMA of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 493. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 1111. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of the provision of services and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for Veterans Affairs for veterans who experience domestic violence other purposes. or sexual assault, and for other purposes. S. 543. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require S. 2112. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract into ability Act of 2014 to improve the treatment at non-Department which the Secretary enters for necessary services authorities and of Veterans Affairs facilities of veterans who are victims of military mechanism for appropriate oversight, and for other purposes. sexual assault, and for other purposes. S. 804. A bill to improve the provision of health care for women veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other TRANSITION ISSUES purposes. S. 1014. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make S. 899. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that grants to eligible organizations to provide service dogs to veterans the requirements that new Federal employees who are veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes. with service-connected disabilities are provided leave for purposes S. 1094. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve of undergoing medical treatment for such disabilities apply to cer- the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans tain employees of the Veterans Health Administration, and for Affairs, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 1098. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit S. 1789. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from employing individuals who an annual report on participation in the Transition Assistance Pro- have been convicted of a felony and medical personnel who have gram for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. had their medical licenses or credentials revoked or suspended, S. 2117. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand and for other purposes. eligibility for the TRICARE program to include certain veterans S. 1266. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to entitled to benefits under the Medicare program due to conditions enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate med- or injuries incurred during service in the Armed Forces and to ical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. waive the Medicare part B late enrollment penalty for such veterans, S. 1319. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and for other purposes. a continuing medical education program for non-Department of S. 2386. A bill to provide additional protections for our veterans. Veterans Affairs medical professionals who treat veterans to in- S. 2768. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish crease knowledge and recognition of medical conditions common the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, to veterans, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 1325. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 2799. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire, recruit, oversight of the Transition Assistance Program of the Department and train employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and of Defense, and for other purposes. for other purposes. S. 2884. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop S. 1526. A bill to appropriate amounts to the Department of Veterans a standard letter format to be provided to individuals who are Affairs to improve the provision of health care to veterans, and indebted to the United States by virtue of their participation in for other purposes. benefits programs administered by the Secretary, to provide notice S. 1567. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify of debt by electronic means to such individuals when so elected, the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose certain and for other purposes. patient information to state controlled substance monitoring pro- S. 3310. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to award grants grams, and for other purposes. to organizations for the provision of transition assistance to mem- S. 1598. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain bers of the Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans from the Armed Forces, and spouses of such members, and for Affairs, and for other purposes. other purposes. S. 1635. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend S. 3417. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry authority for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Re- out a program to increase efficiency in the recruitment and hiring gional Office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. by the Department of Veterans Affairs of health care workers S. 2796. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to that are undergoing separation from the Armed Forces, to create use the authority of the Secretary to conduct and support research uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other of the Department, and for other purposes. purposes. S. 3269. A bill to establish the Department of Veterans Affairs Advi- VA—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS sory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, and for other pur- poses. S. 12. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 3415. A bill to extend, for a period of two years, the authority the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office Affairs, and for other purposes. in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines.

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VA—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS— less all veterans seeking hospital care or medical services from Continued the Department are able to schedule their appointments within the wait-time goals of the Veterans Health Administration, and for S. 3672. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish other purposes. a mission statement of the Department of Veterans Affairs. S. 2063. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit S. 3683. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct to Congress certain documents relating to the Electronic Health a study on the accessibility of websites of the Department of Record Modernization Program of the Department of Veterans Af- Veterans Affairs to individuals with disabilities, and for other pur- fairs. poses. S. 2110. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide S. 3737. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry for the non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs out the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program using multiple covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans prime vendors, and for other purposes. Health Administration personnel, and for other purposes. S. 3794. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve S. 2119. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the procurement practices of the Department of Veterans Affairs, smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. S. 2168. A bill to amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Account- VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ability Act of 2014 to include in the Veterans Choice Program all veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Depart- S. 24. A bill to expand eligibility for hospital care and medical serv- ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. ices under section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Ac- S. 2819. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report countability Act of 2014 to include veterans who are age 75 or on opioid prescribing rates of physicians of the Veterans Health older, and for other purposes. Administration and to conduct pain management training for those S. 242. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit vet- physicians with the highest rates of opioid prescribing. erans to grant access to their records in the databases of the Vet- S. 3302. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide erans Benefits Administration to certain designated congressional for the non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs employees, and for other purposes. covenants not to compete to the appointment of physicians in the S. 336. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in S. 3501. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. into a contract or other agreement with a third party to review S. 514. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry appointees in the Veterans Health Administration who had a license out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- terminated for cause by a State licensing board for care or services guided resonance therapy to veterans. rendered at a non-Veterans Heath Administration facility and pro- S. 530. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize viding individuals treated by such an appointee with notice if it the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose to non-Department is determined that an episode of care or services to which they of Veterans Affairs health care providers certain medical records received was below the standard of care, and for other purposes. of veterans who receive health care from such providers. S. 609. A bill to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and serv- ices to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to expand access to such care and services, and for other purposes. S. 663. A bill to establish the position of Choice Program Ombuds- man within the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs to manage complaints regarding the provision of hospital care and medical services under section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014. S. 700. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to severely wounded, ill, or injured members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes. S. 758. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s review and publication of illness and conditions relating to veterans sta- tioned at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and their family members, and for other purposes. S. 1163. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure compliance of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs with requirements relating to the scheduling of appoint- ments, to require appointment by the President and confirmation by the Senate of certain health care officials of the Department, and for other purposes. S. 1477. A bill to prohibit the use of official time for labor organizing activities by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs un-

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