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- BILL1. H.R.5477 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from denying home loans for veterans who legally work in the marijuana industry on the basis of the nature of such work, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5] (Introduced 12/18/2019) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Energy and Commerce; Judiciary Latest Action: House - 01/28/2020 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.5477 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from denying home loans for veterans who legally work in the marijuana industry on the basis of the nature of such work, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5] (Introduced 12/18/2019) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Energy and Commerce; Judiciary
Latest Action:
House - 01/28/2020 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)
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- BILL2. H.R.5067 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) TEAMS Act Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] (Introduced 11/13/2019) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Armed Services; Education and Labor; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/18/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.5067 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
TEAMS Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] (Introduced 11/13/2019) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Education and Labor; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 12/18/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)
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- BILL3. H.R.2384 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1] (Introduced 04/29/2019) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: House - 05/20/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.2384 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1] (Introduced 04/29/2019) Cosponsors: (21)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary
Latest Action:
House - 05/20/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)
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- BILL4. H.R.2274 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Veterans Conservation Corps Act of 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (Introduced 04/10/2019) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Transportation and Infrastructure; Judiciary; Science, Space, and Technology Latest Action: House - 05/20/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.2274 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Veterans Conservation Corps Act of 2019
Sponsor:
Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (Introduced 04/10/2019) Cosponsors: (1)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Transportation and Infrastructure; Judiciary; Science, Space, and Technology
Latest Action:
House - 05/20/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)
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- BILL5. H.R.1151 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act. Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] (Introduced 02/12/2019) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/25/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.1151 — 116th Congress (2019-2020)
Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act.
Sponsor:
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] (Introduced 02/12/2019) Cosponsors: (8)
Committees:
House - Energy and Commerce; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 03/25/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)
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- BILL6. H.R.6455 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012 Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3] (Introduced 09/20/2012) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Science, Space, and Technology; Judiciary; Ways and Means; Foreign Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 10/19/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.6455 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
Veterans Jobs Corps Act of 2012
Sponsor:
Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3] (Introduced 09/20/2012) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Science, Space, and Technology; Judiciary; Ways and Means; Foreign Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 10/19/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- BILL7. H.R.2965 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for penalties for employees of the Veterans Health Administration who intentionally fail to follow infection control practices. Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3] (Introduced 09/19/2011) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: House - 09/23/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.2965 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for penalties for employees of the Veterans Health Administration who intentionally fail to follow infection control practices.
Sponsor:
Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3] (Introduced 09/19/2011) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary
Latest Action:
House - 09/23/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)
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- BILL8. H.R.1826 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] (Introduced 05/11/2011) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: House - 07/22/2011 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.1826 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees.
Sponsor:
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9] (Introduced 05/11/2011) Cosponsors: (4)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary
Latest Action:
House - 07/22/2011 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . (All Actions)
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- BILL9. H.R.1591 — 112th Congress (2011-2012) Sanctity of Eternal Rest for Veterans Act of 2011 Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] (Introduced 04/15/2011) Cosponsors: (34) Committees: House - Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 08/25/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R.1627, which became Public Law 112-154 on 8/6/2012. Tracker:
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H.R.1591 — 112th Congress (2011-2012)
Sanctity of Eternal Rest for Veterans Act of 2011
Sponsor:
Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] (Introduced 04/15/2011) Cosponsors: (34)
Committees:
House - Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 08/25/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)
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For further action, see H.R.1627, which became Public Law 112-154 on 8/6/2012.
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- BILL10. H.R.840 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Military Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Act Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] (Introduced 02/03/2009) Cosponsors: (64) Committees: House - Armed Services; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/16/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.840 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Military Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] (Introduced 02/03/2009) Cosponsors: (64)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 03/16/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)
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- BILL11. H.R.3990 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) Military Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Act Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] (Introduced 10/29/2007) Cosponsors: (59) Committees: House - Armed Services; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/05/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.3990 — 110th Congress (2007-2008)
Military Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] (Introduced 10/29/2007) Cosponsors: (59)
Committees:
House - Armed Services; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs
Latest Action:
House - 12/05/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions)
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- LAW12. H.R.5037 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] (Introduced 03/29/2006) Cosponsors: (205) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: 05/29/2006 Became Public Law No: 109-228. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.5037 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] (Introduced 03/29/2006) Cosponsors: (205)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary
Latest Action:
05/29/2006 Became Public Law No: 109-228. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
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- BILL13. H.R.926 — 109th Congress (2005-2006) VA Police Powers Act Sponsor: Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] (Introduced 02/17/2005) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary Latest Action: House - 04/04/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Tracker:
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H.R.926 — 109th Congress (2005-2006)
VA Police Powers Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] (Introduced 02/17/2005) Cosponsors: (5)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary
Latest Action:
House - 04/04/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)
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- BILL14. H.R.2076 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7] (Introduced 05/13/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary; Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Action: House - 06/25/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S. 330, which became Public Law 108-29 on 5/29/2003. Tracker:
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H.R.2076 — 108th Congress (2003-2004)
Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
Sponsor:
Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7] (Introduced 05/13/2003) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary; Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Action:
House - 06/25/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (All Actions)
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