Veteran Legislation 160115

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VETERAN

LEGISLATION15 January 2016

In each chamber of Congress, four forms of legislative measures may be introduced or

submitted, and acted upon. These include bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions,

and simple resolutions. Resolutions are not laws but rather the statements of intent or

declarations that affect the operations of Congress

Joint resolutions are legislative measure that requires approval by the enate and

the !ouse and is presented to the "resident for his approval or disapproval, in

e#actly the same case as a bill.

Concurrent resolutions are legislative measures adopted by both houses of a

bicameral legislature that lac$s the force of law %is non&binding' and does not

require the approval of the chief e#ecutive %president'. Concurrent resolutions are

typically adopted to regulate the internal affairs of the legislature that adopted it,

or for other purposes where authority of law is not necessary&such as awards or

recognitions

imple resolutions are used to delegate official internal Congressional business.

In total (,)*( bills containing +,)* amendments and -- resolutions have been

introduced in the /nited tates Congress of which +,0*0 are under Committee

consideration and )0 are under 1loor consideration. 2f those, on average only about 34

will become law. Those outstanding must be enacted before the end of the *5-&*5-

session of the --3th Congress sometime before + J67 *5-. To date )+5 bills have been

passed by one chamber, -(* bills have been passed by both chambers of which +3 are

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resolving differences, -*- have been sent to the president who to date has vetoed + non&

veteran bills %not counting the 7866 *5-( initial veto' and signed -- into law of which

+ were veteran related %Clay !unt 69 6ct, 9et I8 Card, : 9et Choice additional

funding'.

6s of +- 8;C, of the 3,+0* !ouse and *,3+3 enate bills introduced in the --3thCongress, the ones listed below could in one way or another impact on the veteran

community. 6 good indication on the li$elihood of a bill of being forwarded to the !ouse

or enate for passage and subsequently being signed into law by the "resident is the

number of cosponsors who have signed onto the bill. 6n alternate way for it to become

law is if it is added as an addendum to another bill such as the annual 7ational 8efense

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determine current cosponsor status and last major action ta$en by the !ouse.

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).R.22> )#re ,ore )eroes A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of -0)( to e#empt

employees with health coverage under TRIC6R; or the 9eterans 6dministration from being ta$en into

account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under the

"atient "rotection and 6ffordable Care 6ct.

ponsor> Rep 8avis, Rodney IK&-+L %introduced -=(=*5-'

Committees> !ouse Mays and GeansN enate 1inance

Katest Gajor 6ction> -=)=*5- Referred to enate committee. tatus> Read twice and referred to the

Committee on 1inance.

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!.R.( > )ERO Trans#on ro/ 'a&&!es%a-e &o or%!a-e A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend the Internal

Revenue Code of -0)( to provide a ta# credit to encourage private employers to hire veterans, to amend

title +), /nited tates Code, to clarify the reasonable efforts an employer may ma$e under the /niformed

ervices ;mployment and Reemployment Rights 6ct with respect to hiring veterans, and for other

purposes.

ponsor> Rep Jac$son Kee, heila TO&-)L %introduced -=(=*5-'

Committees> !ouse Mays and GeansN !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsKatest Gajor 6ction> -=(=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on Mays

and Geans, and in addition to the Committee on 9eteransP 6ffairs, for a period to be subsequently

determined by the pea$er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction

of the committee concerned.

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!.R.05 > Ve&erans )ea!&h-are I/%rove/en& A-&. 6 bill to direct the Comptroller eneral of the /nited

tates to conduct reviews of certain budget requests of the "resident for the medical care accounts of the

8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs.

ponsor> Rep Arownley, Julia C6&*(L %introduced -=(=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairs

Katest Gajor 6ction> -=(=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.0- > Ve&erans I3 Car$ A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to direct the ecretary of

9eterans 6ffairs to issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans.

ponsor> Rep Auchanan, 9ern 1K&-(L %introduced -=(=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN enate 9eteransP 6ffairs

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Katest Gajor 6ction> (=**=*5- "assed=agreed to in enate. tatus> "assed enate with an amendment by

/nanimous Consent.

La&es& ,a4or A-on* 'e-a/e u!#- La" No* 117+81 9GO* Te:&; 3 VA Ve&eran Enro!!/en& Re%orng. 6 bill to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to permit

the centrali Rep Calvert, Qen C6&3*L %introduced -==*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> -==*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.*5+ > C!ay )un& SAV A-&. 6 bill to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to provide for the conduct

of annual evaluations of mental health care and suicide prevention programs of the 8epartment of 9eterans

6ffairs, to require a pilot program on loan repayment for psychiatrists who agree to serve in the 9eterans

!ealth 6dministration of the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs, and for other purposes.ponsor> Rep Mal !ouse Audget

Katest Gajor 6ction> -=)=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

the Audget.

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!.R.*-( > 3e%ar&/en& o Ve&erans Aa#rs 'u$ge& !ann#ng Reor/ A-&. 6 bill to amend title +),

/nited tates Code, to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to submit to Congress a 1uture&Hears

9eterans "rogram and a quadrennial veterans review, to establish in the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs a

Chief trategy 2fficer, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Arown, Corrine 1K&L %introduced -=)=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.To support this bill and=or contact your legislators send a message via G266Es 6ction 7etwor$ at

http>==capwi C)A,VA Ch#!$ E!#g##!#&y Age. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to increase the

ma#imum age for children eligible for medical care under the C!6G"96 program.

ponsor> Rep Arown, Corrine 1K&L %introduced -=)=*5-'


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9eteransP 6ffairs.

To support this bill and=or contact your legislators send a message via G266Es 6ction 7etwor$ at

http>==capwi Ve&erans 3e%en$en&s ar#&y A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to increase the

ma#imum age for children eligible for medical care under the C!6G"96 program.

ponsor> Rep 1ortenberry, Jeff 7;&-L %introduced -=)=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.*3 > VA C!a#/ Ee-ve 3a&es. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to codify certain

e#isting provisions of law relating to effective dates for claims under the laws administered by the

ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep 6braham, Ralph Kee K6&L %introduced -=0=*5-'Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairs

Katest Gajor 6ction> -=0=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.** > Co/%rehens#ve )o/es or )eroes A-& o 2015. 6 bill to provide housing assistance for very

low&income veterans.

ponsor> Rep reen, 6l TO&0L %introduced -=0=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 1inancial ervicesN !ouse Mays and Geans

Katest Gajor 6ction> -=0=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on

1inancial ervices, and in addition to the Committee on Mays and Geans, for a period to be subsequently



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!.R.*(5 > INVEST A-&. 6 bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of -0)( to provide the wor$

opportunity ta# credit with respect to the hiring of veterans in the field of renewable energy.

ponsor> Rep Kee, Aarbara C6&-+L %introduced -=0=*5-'

Committees> !ouse Mays and Geans

Katest Gajor 6ction> -=0=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

Mays and Geans.

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!.R.*- > COVER A-&. 6 bill to establish a commission to e#amine the evidence&based therapy treatment

model used by the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs for treating mental illnesses of veterans and the potential

benefits of incorporating complementary alternative treatments available in non&8epartment of 9eterans

6ffairs medical facilities within the community.

ponsor> Rep Ailira$is, us G. 1K&-*L %introduced -=-*=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=-*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.


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!.R.** > ,e$a! o )onor r#or#&y Care A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to increase

the priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the health care system of the 8epartment of

9eterans 6ffairs, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Malberg, Tim GI&L %introduced -=-*=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=-*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.*)5 > VA E/%!oyee 'onus Re-ou%/en&. 6 bill to authori Rep Giller, Jeff 1K&-L %introduced -=-*=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN !ouse 2versight and overnment Reform

Katest Gajor 6ction> +=+=*5- Referred to enate committee. tatus> Received in the enate and Read

twice and referred to the Committee on 9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.*)) > Ve&erans ,e$#-a! A--ess A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to provide for

coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs of certain disabled

veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Arownley, Julia C6&*(L %introduced -=-+=*5-' Related Aills> .--


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=-+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.*03 > Long+Ter/ Care Ve&erans Cho#-e A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

authori Rep Giller, Jeff 1K&-L %introduced -=-+=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=-+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.+5+ > Rere$ ay Res&oraon A-&. 6 bill to amend title -5, /nited tates Code, to permit additional

retired members of the 6rmed 1orces who have a service&connected disability to receive both disability

compensation from the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason

of their years of military service or combat&related special compensation.ponsor> Rep Ailira$is, us G. 1K&-*L %introduced -=-+=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 6rmed ervicesN !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairs

Katest Gajor 6ction> -=-+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on 6rmed

ervices, and in addition to the Committee on 9eteransP 6ffairs, for a period to be subsequently determined

by the pea$er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the

committee concerned.

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at http>==capwi==www.votervoice.net=lin$=target=dav=3qQ1+ oun$e$ arr#ors e$era! Leave A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title , /nited tates Code,

to provide leave to any new 1ederal employee who is a veteran with a service&connected disability rated at

+5 percent or more for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability, and for other

purposes.

ponsor> Rep Kynch, tephen 1. G6&)L %introduced -=-+=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 2versight and overnment Reform Related Aills> .*3*

Katest Gajor 6ction> --=5=*5- igned by "resident

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!.R.+- > #!#%#no Ve&erans ro/#se A-&. 6 bill to require the ecretary of 8efense to establish a

process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the "hilippines during Morld Mar II

are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Gissouri Kist, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Geng, race 7H&(L %introduced -=-+=*5-'Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN !ouse 6rmed ervices

Katest Gajor 6ction> -=-+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs, and in addition to the Committee on 6rmed ervices, for a period to be subsequently



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!.R.+++ > 3#sa!e$ Ve&erans Ta: Ter/#naon A-&. 6 bill to amend title -5, /nited tates Code, to

permit retired members of the 6rmed 1orces who have a service&connected disability rated less than 5

percent to receive concurrent payment of both retired pay and veteransP disability compensation, to e#tend

eligibility for concurrent receipt to chapter (- disability retirees with less than *5 years of service, and for

other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Aishop, anford 8., Jr. 6&*L %introduced -=-+=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=-+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on 6rmed

ervices, and in addition to the Committee on 9eteransP 6ffairs, for a period to be subsequently determined

by the pea$er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the


To support this bill and=or contact your legislators send a message via G266Es 6ction 7etwor$ at

http>==capwi Co//#ssary>E:-hange E!#g##!#&y E:&ens#on. 6 bill to amend title -5, /nited tates Code, toe#tend military commissary and e#change store privileges, without time&period limitation, to members of

the 6rmed 1orces who are involuntarily separated with a service&connected disability and also to e#tend

such privileges to their dependents.

ponsor> Rep 8enham, Jeff C6&-5L %introduced -=-3=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 6rmed ervices

Katest Gajor 6ction> -=-3=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

6rmed ervices.
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!.R.+33 > Ve& ,anua-&ur#ng os#on E/%!oy/en& #!o& rogra/. 6 bill to provide for the

establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in manufacturing positions.

ponsor> Rep 8elAene, u !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairs


9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.+( > oun$e$ arr#or E/%!oy/en& I/%rove/en& A-&. 6 bill to direct the ecretary of 9eterans

6ffairs to develop and publish an action plan for improving the vocational rehabilitation services and

assistance provided by the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs.

ponsor> Rep Galoney, ean "atric$ 7H&-)L %introduced -=-3=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.+0 > Ve&erans 3og Tra#n#ng Thera%y A-&. 6 bill to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to

carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy.ponsor> Rep tivers, teve 2!&-L %introduced -=-3=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.+(( > VO &o )#re )eroes A-& o 2011. To reauthori Rep Cohen, teve T7&0L %introduced -=-3=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN !ouse 6rmed ervicesN !ouse 2versight and overnment ReformN

!ouse JudiciaryN !ouse cience, pace, and TechnologyKatest Gajor 6ction> -=-3=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs, and in addition to the Committees on 6rmed ervices, 2versight and overnment

Reform, the Judiciary, and cience, pace, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by

the pea$er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the


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!.R.3*- > C!ass##e$ Ve&erans A--ess &o Care A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

improve the mental health treatment provided by the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to veterans who served

in classified missions.

ponsor> Rep inema, Qyrsten 6S&0L %introduced -=*5=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=*5=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.3( > Re$u-#ng 'arr#ers or Ve&erans E$u-aon A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code,

to include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the

"ost&0=-- ;ducational 6ssistance "rogram.

ponsor> Rep Gurphy, "atric$ 1K&-)L %introduced -=*-=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> 3=-(=*5- !ouse committee=subcommittee actions. tatus> 1orwarded by

ubcommittee to 1ull Committee by 9oice 9ote .

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http>==capwi VA A--oun&a#!#&y &o Ve&erans A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

improve the accountability of employees of the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Giller, Jeff 1K&-L %introduced -=**=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=**=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs, and in addition to the Committee on 2versight and overnment Reform, for a period to

be subsequently determined by the pea$er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within

the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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!.R.33 > )o/e!ess Ve&erans Re#n&egraon rogra/s Reau&hor#?aon A-& o 2015. 6 bill to o amend

title +), /nited tates Code, to provide for a five&year e#tension to the homeless veterans reintegration

programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs.

ponsor> Rep Menstrup, Arad R. 2!&*L %introduced -=**=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=**=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.3 > GI '#!! ro-ess#ng I/%rove/en& A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

ma$e certain improvements in the laws administered by the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs relating toeducational assistance, and for other purposes.




9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.3( > GI '#!! E$u-aon @ua!#&y Enhan-e/en& A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates

Code, to clarify the process of approving courses of education pursued using educational benefits

administered by the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs, and for other purposes.




9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.3)+ > #!#%#no Ve&erans a/#!y Reun##-aon A-& o 2015. 6 bill to e#empt children of certain

1ilipino Morld Mar II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Ta$ai, Gar$ !I&-L %introduced -=**=*5-'

Committees> !ouse Judiciary


the Judiciary.

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!.R.30) > E#-#en& Serv#-e or Ve&erans A-&. 6 bill to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs and theecretary of 8efense to jointly ensure that the 9et Centers of the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs have

access to the 8efense "ersonnel Record Image Retrieval system and the 9eterans 6ffairs=8epartment of

8efense Identity Repository system.

ponsor> Rep 8enham, Jeff C6&-5L %introduced -=**=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN !ouse 6rmed ervices





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!.R.5* > In-reas#ng VA A--oun&a#!#&y &o Ve&erans A-& o 2015. 6 bill to establish a pilot program

to improve the management and accountability within the 9eterans !ealth 6dministration of the

8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs, to provide oversight of the 9eterans !ealth 6dministration, and for other

purposes.

ponsor> Rep Qilmer, 8ere$ M6&(L %introduced -=**=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN !ouse Audget


9eteransP 6ffairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Audget, for a period to be subsequently



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!.R.- > VA C!a#/ A%%ea! 'a-!og Tas or-e. 6 bill to establish a tas$ force to evaluate the bac$log

of appeals to claims submitted to the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs.

ponsor> Rep Titus, 8ina 79&-L %introduced -=**=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs

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!.R.+ > #!#%#no Ve&erans o or!$ ar II Congress#ona! Go!$ ,e$a! A-&. 6 bill to award a

Congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 1ilipino 9eterans of Morld Mar II, in recognition of their

dedicated service during Morld Mar II.

ponsor> Rep 9argas, Juan C6&-L %introduced -=*(=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 1inancial ervicesN !ouse 6dministration

Katest Gajor 6ction> -=*(=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on

1inancial ervices, and in addition to the Committee on !ouse 6dministration, for a period to be

subsequently determined by the pea$er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the

jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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!.R.(+ > )onor#ng Our II ,er-han& ,ar#ners A-& o 2015.6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates

Code, to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to establish the Gerchant Gariner ;quity Compensation

1und to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the /nited tates merchant marine %including

the 6rmy Transport ervice and the 7aval Transport ervice' during Morld Mar II.

ponsor> Rep !ahn, Janice C6&33L %introduced -=*=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsKatest Gajor 6ction> -=*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.- > Ve&erans Aa#rs Re&a!#aon revenon A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates

Code, to improve the treatment of whistleblower complaints by the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs, and for

other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Giller, Jeff 1K&-L %introduced -=*=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs, and in addition to the Committee on 2versight and overnment Reform, for a period to

be subsequently determined by the pea$er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within

the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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!.R.* > Ve&erans A--ess &o Co//un#&y Care A-& o 2015. 6 bill to require the ecretary of 9eterans

6ffairs to use e#isting authorities to furnish health care at non&8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs facilities to

veterans who live more than 35 miles driving distance from the closest medical facility of the 8epartment

that furnishes the care sought by the veteran, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Gullin, Gar$wayne 2Q&*L %introduced -=*=*5-' Related Aills> !.R., .*5


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

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!.R. > VA Non+3e%ar&/en& Ve& Care. 6 bill to require the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to use

e#isting authorities to furnish health care at non&8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs facilities to veterans who

live more than 35 miles driving distance from the closest medical facility of the 8epartment that furnishes

the care sought by the veteran.

ponsor> Rep Sin$e, Ryan Q. GTL %introduced -=*=*5-' Related Aills> !.R.*, .*5


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Katest Gajor 6ction> -=*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.0+ > Aurora VA )os%#&a! #nan-#ng an$ Cons&ru-on Reor/ A-& o 2015. 6 bill to e#tend the

authori Rep Coffman, Gi$e C2&(L %introduced -=*)=*5-' Related Aills> .*)


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=*)=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.(5 > )e!% )#re Our )eroes A-&. 6 bill to amend the 92M to !ire !eroes 6ct of *5-- to

e#tend the 9eterans Retraining 6ssistance "rogram, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Arownley, Julia C6&*(L %introduced -=*)=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN !ouse Mays and GeansN !ouse ;nergy and CommerceKatest Gajor 6ction> -=*)=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs, and in addition to the Committees on Mays and Geans, and ;nergy and Commerce,

for a period to be subsequently determined by the pea$er, in each case for consideration of such

provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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!.R.(*- > SECVA Gran& Au&hor#&y. To authori Rep 9argas, Juan C6&-L %introduced -=*)=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsKatest Gajor 6ction> -=*)=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.(* > )o/e!ess Ve& 3e#n#on E:%ans#on. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to e#pand

the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the ecretary of

9eterans 6ffairs.

ponsor> Rep !ahn, Janice C6&33L %introduced -=+5=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> -=+5=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.(3+ > Ve&erans E$u-aon Survey A-& o 2015. 6 bill to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to

enter into a contract with a non&government entity to conduct a survey of individuals who have used or are

using their entitlement to educational assistance under the educational assistance programs administered by

the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Ailira$is, us G. 1K&-*L %introduced *=*=*5-'


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Katest Gajor 6ction> *=*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.() > VA Reg#ona! O#-e A--oun&a#!#&y A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

require the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to submit to Congress an annual report on the performance of the

regional offices of the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs.

ponsor> Rep Geng, race 7H&(L %introduced *=*=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.(( > Ve&erans E=ua! A--ess A-&. 6 bill to authori Rep Alumenauer, ;arl 2R&+L %introduced *=+=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsKatest Gajor 6ction> *=+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.( >Ve&erans Co/%ensaon Cos&+o+L#v#ng A$4us&/en& A-& o 2015. 6 bill to increase, effective

as of 8ecember -, *5-, the rates of compensation for veterans with service&connected disabilities and the

rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for

other purposes.

ponsor> Rep 6braham, Ralph Kee K6&L %introduced *=+=*5-' Related Aills> .-30+


Katest Gajor 6ction> *=+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.( > A/er#-an )eroes COLA A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

provide for annual cost&of&living adjustments to be made automatically by law each year in the rates of

disability compensation for veterans with service&connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and

indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service&connected disabled veterans.

ponsor> Rep 6braham, Ralph Kee K6&L %introduced *=+=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> *=+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.3) > GI '#!! STE, E:&ens#on A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

authori Rep GcQinley, 8avid A. M9&-L %introduced *==*5-' Cosponsors %-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> *==*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.(+ > VA Ve& Cho#-e #!o& rogra/. 6 bill to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to carry out a

pilot program under which eligible veterans may elect to receive hospital care and medical services at non&

8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs facilities, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep KoAiondo, 1ran$ 6. 7J&*L %introduced *==*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.)55 > E:%ress A%%ea!s A-&. 6 bill to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to carry out a pilot

program to provide veterans the option of using an alternative appeals process to more quic$ly determine

claims for disability compensation.

ponsor> Rep 2PRour$e, Aeto TO&-(L %introduced *==*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.To support this bill and=or contact your legislators send a message via 869Es 6ction 7etwor$ at

http>==w--. Ch#ro%ra-- )ea!&h ar#&y or ,#!#&ary 'ene#-#ar#es A-&. 6 bill to require the ecretary of

8efense to develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits for

certain new beneficiaries as part of the TRIC6R; program.

ponsor> Rep Rogers, Gi$e 8. 6K&+L %introduced *==*5-'



6rmed ervices.

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!.R.)() > Ve&erans TRICARE Cho#-e A-&. To provide for coordination between the TRIC6R; program

and eligibility for ma$ing contributions to a health savings account, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep tewart, Chris /T&*L %introduced *=--=*5-' Related Aills> .33)

Committees> !ouse Mays and GeansN !ouse 6rmed ervices

Katest Gajor 6ction> *=--=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on Mays

and Geans, and in addition to the Committee on 6rmed ervices, for a period to be subsequently



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!.R.0-3 > VA>3o3 e$era! Re-overy Coor$#naon rogra/ O%eraon. 6 bill to direct the ecretary

of 8efense and the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to jointly operate the 1ederal Recovery Coordination

"rogram, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep raham, wen 1K&*L %introduced *=-*=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN !ouse 6rmed ervices

Katest Gajor 6ction> *=-*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on


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!.R.0- > Vo#-es or Ve&erans A-&. 6 bill to To amend title +), /nited tates Code, to e#tend and e#pand

the membership of the 6dvisory Committee on Ginority 9eterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay,

or bise#ual and veterans who are transgender.

ponsor> Rep 8elAene, u !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairs

Katest Gajor 6ction> *=-*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.03- > Non+VA 3e%ar&/en& )ea!&h Care. 6 bill to amend the 9eterans 6ccess, Choice, and

6ccountability 6ct of *5-3 to e#tend the requirement of the ecretary to furnish hospital care and medical

services through non&8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs entities to veterans residing in certain locations.

ponsor> Rep Quster, 6nn G. 7!&*L %introduced *=-*=*5-' Related Aills> .+3


Katest Gajor 6ction> *=-*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.0(0 > '!ue a&er Navy V#e&na/ Ve&erans A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

clarify presumptions relating to the e#posure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic

of 9ietnam, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep ibson, Christopher ". 7H&-0L %introduced *=-+=*5-' Related Aills> .()-


Katest Gajor 6ction> *=-+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

To support this bill and=or contact your legislators send a message via the 1R6 or 76/ 6ction 7etwor$s

http>==capwi==capwi Ve&erans A#r Trave! S&rea/!#n#ng A-& o 2015. 6 bill to waive the application fee for

veterans with a service&connected disability rated at 5 percent or more who apply to participate in the

Transportation ecurity 6dministrationPs "reChec$ program, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Katta, Robert ;. 2!&L %introduced *=-+=*5-'

Committees> !ouse !omeland ecurityN !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairs

Katest Gajor 6ction> *=-+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on

!omeland ecurity, and in addition to the Committee on 9eteransP 6ffairs, for a period to be subsequently

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!.R.00+ > Ve&erans In$e%en$en& L#v#ng Enhan-e/en& A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates

Code, to repeal the limitation on the number of veterans authori Rep Kujan risham, Gichelle 7G&-L %introduced *=-+=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> *=-+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-5-( > '#o!og#-a! I/%!an& Tra-#ng an$ Ve&eran Sae&y A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title +),

/nited tates Code, to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to adopt and implement a standard

identification protocol for use in the trac$ing and procurement of biological implants by the 8epartment of


ponsor> Rep Roe, 8avid ". T7&-L %introduced *=*5=*5-' Related Aills> .*++3Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairs

Katest Gajor 6ction> *=*5=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-5- > Ve&erans Inor/aon Se-ur#&y I/%rove/en& A-&. 6 bill to improve the information security

of the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs by directing the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to carry out certain

actions to improve the transparency and the governance of the information security program of the

8epartment, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Malors$i, Jac$ie I7&*L %introduced *=*5=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> *=*5=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-5+) > Ensur#ng VA E/%!oyee A--oun&a#!#&y A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

require the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to retain a copy of any reprimand or admonishment received by an

employee of the 8epartment in the permanent record of the employee.

ponsor> Rep Costello, Ryan 6. "6&(L %introduced *=*3=*5-' Related Aills> .-30(

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN enate 9eteransP 6ffairs

Katest Gajor 6ction> =-0=*5- Referred to enate committee. tatus> Received in the enate and Read

twice and referred to the Committee on 9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-50( > Rea! Cho#-e or Ve&erans A-&. 6 bill to amend the 9eterans 6ccess, Choice, and

6ccountability 6ct of *5-3 to clarify the distance requirements regarding the eligibility of certain veterans

to receive medical care and services from non&8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs facilities.

ponsor> Rep Ayrne, Aradley 6K&-L %introduced *=*(=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> *=*(=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.--* > VA Ve& Tr#a! Nurs#ng )o/e Gran&s. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

authori Rep Qir$patric$, 6nn 6S&-L %introduced *=*(=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.--*) > 3e%ar&/en& o Ve&erans Aa#rs Cyer Se-ur#&y ro&e-on A-&. 6 bill to amend title +),

/nited tates Code, to ma$e certain improvements in the information security of the 8epartment of


ponsor> Rep Qir$patric$, 6nn 6S&-L %introduced *=*(=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.--*0 > Ve&erans h#s&!e!o"er an$ aen& ro&e-on A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title +),

/nited tates Code, to establish within the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs an 2ffice of Mhistleblower and

"atient "rotection.

ponsor> Rep Qir$patric$, 6nn 6S&-L %introduced *=*(=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.--++ > C Ve& 'us#ness Loans. To amend the 1ederal Credit /nion 6ct to e#clude e#tensions ofcredit made to veterans from the definition of a member business loan.

ponsor> Rep Giller, Jeff 1K&-L %introduced *=*(=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 1inancial ervices


1inancial ervices.

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!.R.--+3 > A--ess &o T#/e!y Inor/aon A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to improve

the submission of information by the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to Congress.

ponsor> Rep Giller, Jeff 1K&-L %introduced *=*(=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> *=*(=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.--3- > GI '#!! a#rness A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to consider certain

time spent by members of reserve components of the 6rmed 1orces while receiving medical care from the

ecretary of 8efense as active duty for purposes of eligibility for "ost&0=-- ;ducational 6ssistance, and for

other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Ta$ano, Gar$ C6&3-L %introduced *=*(=*5-'

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9eteransP 6ffairs.

To support this bill and=or contact your legislators send a message via G266Es 6ction 7etwor$

http>==capwi Ch#ro%ra-- Care Ava#!a!e &o A!! Ve&erans A-&. 6 bill to amend the 8epartment of 9eterans

6ffairs !ealth Care "rograms ;nhancement 6ct of *55- and title +), /nited tates Code, to require the

provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs medical centers

and to e#pand access to such care and services.

ponsor> Rep rayson, 6lan 1K&0L %introduced *=*=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.--)+ > Ve&erans Ce/e&ery 'ene#& Corre-on A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to

e#tend certain burial benefits administered by the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs.

ponsor> Rep cott, 6ustin 6&)L %introduced *=*=*5-'

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN !ouse 7atural Resources

Katest Gajor 6ction> *=*=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs, and in addition to the Committee on 7atural Resources, for a period to be subsequently



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!.R.--) > VA )o/e Loan L#/#&s. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to adjust certain limits

on the guaranteed amount of a home loan under the home loan program of the 8epartment of 9eterans

6ffairs.

ponsor> Rep Seldin, Kee G. 7H&-L %introduced *=*=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-** > or or arr#ors A-& o 2015. 6 bill to authori Rep Ta$ano, Gar$ C6&3-L %introduced +=+=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> +=+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on 6rmed

ervices, and in addition to the Committee on 9eteransP 6ffairs, for a period to be subsequently determinedby the pea$er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the


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!.R.-*0* > 3#sa!e$ Ve&erans Co//#ssary an$ E:-hange S&ore 'ene#&s A-&. 6 bill to amend title -5,

/nited tates Code, to e#tend military commissary and e#change store privileges to veterans with a

compensable service&connected disability and to their dependents.

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ponsor> Rep 1ortenberry, Jeff 7;&-L %introduced +=3=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> +=3=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

6rmed ervices.

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!.R.-+5* > VA A%%ea!s 'a-!og Re!#e A-&. 6 bill to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to establish

a deadline for the certification of certain forms by regional offices of the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs.

ponsor> Rep Katta, Robert ;. 2!&L %introduced +=3=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-+-+ > Serv#-e 3#sa!e$ Ve&eran O"ne$ S/a!! 'us#ness Re!#e A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited

tates Code, to enhance the treatment of certain small business concerns for purposes of 8epartment of

9eterans 6ffairs contracting goals and preferences.

ponsor> Rep Gc7erney, Jerry C6&0L %introduced +=3=*5-'Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairs


9eteransP 6ffairs

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!.R.-+-( > Ve&erans )er#&age #rear/s A-& o 2015. 6 bill to provide an amnesty period during which

veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the 7ational 1irearms Registration and

Transfer Record, and for other purposes

ponsor> Rep Giller, Jeff 1K&-L %introduced +=3=*5-' Related Aills> .(5

Committees> !ouse JudiciaryN !ouse Mays and GeansN !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairs

Katest Gajor 6ction> +=-0=*5- Referred to !ouse subcommittee. tatus> Referred to the ubcommittee on

8isability 6ssistance and Gemorial 6ffairs.

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!.R.-+-0 > As Ve&erans A-&. 6 bill to direct the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to conduct annual surveys

of veterans on e#periences obtaining hospital care and medical services from medical facilities of the

8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep 2PRour$e, Aeto TO&-(L %introduced +=3=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-++- > @u#-er Ve&erans 'ene#&s 3e!#very A-& o 2015. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tatesCode, to improve the treatment of medical evidence provided by non&8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs

medical professionals in support of claims for disability compensation under the laws administered by the

ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Mal


20/84

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!.R.-++) > 3#gn##e$ In&er/en& o Our Ve&erans A-& o 2015. 6 bill to require the ecretary of 9eterans

6ffairs to conduct a study on matters relating to the burial of unclaimed remains of veterans in national

cemeteries, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep huster, Aill "6&0L %introduced +=(=*5-' Related Aills> .(0

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsKatest Gajor 6ction> +=(=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-+( > o/en Ve&erans A--ess &o @ua!#&y Care A-& o 2015. 6 bill to improve the provision of

health care for women veterans by the 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Coffman, Gi$e C2&(L %introduced +=-+=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> +=-0=*5- Referred to !ouse subcommittee. tatus> Referred to the ubcommittee on

!ealth.

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!.R.-+ > Ve&erans 'ene#-#ary rau$ Enor-e/en& A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code,

to limit the designation of certain 8epartment of 9eterans 6ffairs employees as beneficiaries under

9eteransP roup Kife Insurance, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Coffman, Gi$e C2&(L %introduced +=-+=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> +=-+=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-+(0 > Ve&erans A--ess &o E:&en$e$ Care A-& o 2015. 6 bill to modify the treatment of agreements

entered into by the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to furnish nursing home care, adult day health care, orother e#tended care services, and for other purposes.

ponsor> Rep Malors$i, Jac$ie I7&*L %introduced +=-(=*5-' Related Aills> .+0

Committees> !ouse 9eteransP 6ffairsN !ouse ;ducation and the Mor$force

Katest Gajor 6ction> +=-(=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs, and in addition to the Committee on ;ducation and the Mor$force, for a period to be

subsequently determined by the pea$er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the

jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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!.R.-+0 > Au&hor#?e 'VA &o 3eve!o% A%%ea! Case Ev#$en-e. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates

Code, to authori Rep Giller, Jeff 1K&-L %introduced +=-(=*5-'


Katest Gajor 6ction> +=-(=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-+)5 > Ve&eran S&a&us ,e$a!!#on E!#g##!#&y. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code, to e#pand

the eligibility for a medallion furnished by the ecretary of 9eterans 6ffairs to signify the veteran status of

a deceased individual.

ponsor> Rep Giller, Jeff 1K&-L %introduced +=-(=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-+)* > 'oosng Ra&es o A/er#-an Ve&eran E/%!oy/en& B'RAVE A-&. 6 bill to amend title +),

/nited tates Code, to authori Rep Rice, Qathleen G. 7H&3L %introduced +=-(=*5-'



9eteransP 6ffairs.

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!.R.-+)3 > )onor A/er#-as Guar$+Reserve Rerees A-&. 6 bill to amend title +), /nited tates Code,

to recogni Rep Mal !ouse ;ducation and the Mor$force

Katest Gajor 6ction> +=-=*5- Referred to !ouse committee. tatus> Referred to the !ouse Committee on

;ducation and the Mor$force.

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!.R.-3-3 > ay As Dou Ra&e A-&. 6 bill to direct the ecretary to ma$e inter

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