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- BILL1. H.R.5166 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Armed Forces Voluntary Immunization and Heath Justice Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (Introduced 09/29/2004) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:
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- Introduced
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H.R.5166 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Armed Forces Voluntary Immunization and Heath Justice Act of 2004
Sponsor:
Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (Introduced 09/29/2004) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2004-09-29 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL2. H.R.3240 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Reservists Education Protection Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 11/07/2001) Cosponsors: (34) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/28/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-11-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8118) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
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H.R.3240 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Reservists Education Protection Act of 2001
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 11/07/2001) Cosponsors: (34)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 01/28/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed House
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-11-07 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-11-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8118) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL3. H.R.612 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Persian Gulf War Illness Compensation Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] (Introduced 02/14/2001) Cosponsors: (232) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/20/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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H.R.612 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Persian Gulf War Illness Compensation Act of 2001
Sponsor:
Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] (Introduced 02/14/2001) Cosponsors: (232)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 03/20/2001 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-02-14 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL4. H.R.303 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/30/2001) Cosponsors: (403) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/17/2001 Department of Veterans Affairs deferred to the views of Department of Defense as to the merits of the bill. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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H.R.303 — 107th Congress (2001-2002)
Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2001
Sponsor:
Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/30/2001) Cosponsors: (403)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 07/17/2001 Department of Veterans Affairs deferred to the views of Department of Defense as to the merits of the bill. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2001-01-30 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL5. H.R.1216 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Department of Veterans Affairs Nurses Appreciation Act of 1999 Sponsor: Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-19] (Introduced 03/23/1999) Cosponsors: (98) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/20/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-03-23 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
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H.R.1216 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Department of Veterans Affairs Nurses Appreciation Act of 1999
Sponsor:
Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-19] (Introduced 03/23/1999) Cosponsors: (98)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/20/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-03-23 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL6. H.R.303 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who retired with over 20 years of service and who have service-connected disabilities to receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/06/1999) Cosponsors: (322) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/09/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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H.R.303 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who retired with over 20 years of service and who have service-connected disabilities to receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either.
Sponsor:
Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/06/1999) Cosponsors: (322)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 03/09/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-01-06 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL7. H.R.4036 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (Introduced 06/11/1998) Cosponsors: (211) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/11/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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H.R.4036 — 105th Congress (1997-1998)
Persian Gulf War Veterans Health Act of 1998
Sponsor:
Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (Introduced 06/11/1998) Cosponsors: (211)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 06/11/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1998-06-11 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- BILL8. H.R.2813 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) To ensure that payments during fiscal year 1996 of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities, of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of such veterans, and of other veterans benefits, and payments to Department of Veterans Affairs contractors providing services directly related to patient health and safety, are made regardless of Government financial shortfalls. Sponsor: Rep. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR-3] (Introduced 12/20/1995) Cosponsors: (83) Committees: House - Appropriations; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/20/1995 Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee... (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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H.R.2813 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
To ensure that payments during fiscal year 1996 of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities, of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of such veterans, and of other veterans benefits, and payments to Department of Veterans Affairs contractors providing services directly related to patient health and safety, are made regardless of Government financial shortfalls.
Sponsor:
Rep. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR-3] (Introduced 12/20/1995) Cosponsors: (83)
Committees:
House - Appropriations; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 12/20/1995 Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee... (All Actions)
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1995-12-20 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- BILL9. H.R.109 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that the effective date for discontinuance of compensation and pension paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be the date on which the recipient dies, rather than the last day of the preceding month, in the case of a veteran with a surviving spouse, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (127) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 04/16/1996 See H.R.3248. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-04 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
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H.R.109 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that the effective date for discontinuance of compensation and pension paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall be the date on which the recipient dies, rather than the last day of the preceding month, in the case of a veteran with a surviving spouse, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (127)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
04/16/1996 See H.R.3248. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-04 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Introduced
- BILL10. H.R.44 — 104th Congress (1995-1996) Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1993 Sponsor: Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (134) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/04/1995 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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H.R.44 — 104th Congress (1995-1996)
Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1993
Sponsor:
Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] (Introduced 01/04/1995) Cosponsors: (134)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 01/04/1995 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1995-01-04 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
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- JOINT RESOLUTION11. H.J.Res.369 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994) Designating September 16, 1994, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" and authorizing display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag. Sponsor: Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 05/24/1994) Cosponsors: (230) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/24/1994 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Introduced
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H.J.Res.369 — 103rd Congress (1993-1994)
Designating September 16, 1994, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day" and authorizing display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
Sponsor:
Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 05/24/1994) Cosponsors: (230)
Committees:
House - Post Office and Civil Service; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 05/24/1994 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions)
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- LAW12. H.J.Res.233 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) Designating September 20, 1991, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day", and authorizing display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag. Sponsor: Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] (Introduced 04/24/1991) Cosponsors: (233) Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/03/1991 Became Public Law No: 102-113. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.J.Res.233 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)
Designating September 20, 1991, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day", and authorizing display of the National League of Families POW/MIA flag.
Sponsor:
Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] (Introduced 04/24/1991) Cosponsors: (233)
Committees:
House - Post Office and Civil Service; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
10/03/1991 Became Public Law No: 102-113. (All Actions)
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- BILL13. H.R.2327 — 100th Congress (1987-1988) Veterans' Administration Beneficiary Travel, Quality assurance, and Readjustment Counseling Amendments of 1987 Sponsor: Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] (Introduced 05/07/1987) Cosponsors: (255) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 03/29/1988 Certain Provisions Included in H.R.2616. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1987-06-25 [displayText] => Reported to House by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Report No: 100-190. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1987-06-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 420 - 1 (Record Vote No: 231). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1987-10-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1464 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-1. Record Vote No: 337. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
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H.R.2327 — 100th Congress (1987-1988)
Veterans' Administration Beneficiary Travel, Quality assurance, and Readjustment Counseling Amendments of 1987
Sponsor:
Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] (Introduced 05/07/1987) Cosponsors: (255)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
03/29/1988 Certain Provisions Included in H.R.2616. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
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- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1987-06-25 [displayText] => Reported to House by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Report No: 100-190. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 1987-06-30 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Yea-Nay Vote: 420 - 1 (Record Vote No: 231). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1987-10-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1464 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 89-1. Record Vote No: 337. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
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