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   1. H.R.5391 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in the Military Act Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] (Introduced 11/18/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/18/2004 Referred to House Veterans' Affairs (All Actions) Tracker:

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2. 1. H.R.5391 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Prevention of and Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in the Military Act Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] (Introduced 11/18/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Judiciary; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/18/2004 Referred to House Veterans' Affairs (All Actions) Tracker:

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3. BILL
   2. H.R.5356 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the placement in a national cemetery of memorial markers for the purpose of commemorating servicemembers or other persons whose remains are interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery. Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] (Introduced 10/09/2004) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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4. 2. H.R.5356 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the placement in a national cemetery of memorial markers for the purpose of commemorating servicemembers or other persons whose remains are interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery. Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] (Introduced 10/09/2004) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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5. BILL
   3. H.R.5354 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) National Guard and Reserve Bill of Rights Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5] (Introduced 10/09/2004) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: House - Armed Services; Energy and Commerce; Education and the Workforce; Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (All Actions) Tracker:

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6. 3. H.R.5354 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) National Guard and Reserve Bill of Rights Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5] (Introduced 10/09/2004) Cosponsors: (41) Committees: House - Armed Services; Energy and Commerce; Education and the Workforce; Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (All Actions) Tracker:

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7. BILL
   4. H.R.5353 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To establish limitations on the utilization and disposal of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt campus of the Department of Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Health Care System at Montrose, New York, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] (Introduced 10/09/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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8. 4. H.R.5353 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To establish limitations on the utilization and disposal of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt campus of the Department of Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Health Care System at Montrose, New York, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] (Introduced 10/09/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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9. BILL
   5. H.R.5349 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) G.I. Bill Enhancement Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] (Introduced 10/08/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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10. 5. H.R.5349 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) G.I. Bill Enhancement Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] (Introduced 10/08/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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11. BILL
    6. H.R.5332 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Matthew Boisvert Help Extend Respect Owed to Every Soldier (HEROES) Act Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] (Introduced 10/08/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Financial Services Latest Action: House - 11/03/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (All Actions) Tracker:

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12. 6. H.R.5332 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Matthew Boisvert Help Extend Respect Owed to Every Soldier (HEROES) Act Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] (Introduced 10/08/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Financial Services Latest Action: House - 11/03/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (All Actions) Tracker:

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13. BILL
    7. H.R.5303 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To provide for the establishment of a Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) for veterans on the grounds of the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia. Sponsor: Rep. Burns, Max [R-GA-12] (Introduced 10/08/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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14. 7. H.R.5303 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To provide for the establishment of a Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) for veterans on the grounds of the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia. Sponsor: Rep. Burns, Max [R-GA-12] (Introduced 10/08/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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15. BILL
    8. H.R.5300 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Servicemembers Anti-Predatory Lending Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (Introduced 10/08/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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16. 8. H.R.5300 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Servicemembers Anti-Predatory Lending Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (Introduced 10/08/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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17. BILL
    9. H.R.5260 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To extend the life of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs until September 30, 2006. Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (Introduced 10/07/2004) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Small Business; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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18. 9. H.R.5260 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To extend the life of the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs until September 30, 2006. Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (Introduced 10/07/2004) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Small Business; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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19. BILL
    10. H.R.5257 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Servicemembers' Flexible Educational Assistance Act Sponsor: Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] (Introduced 10/07/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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20. 10. H.R.5257 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Servicemembers' Flexible Educational Assistance Act Sponsor: Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] (Introduced 10/07/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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21. BILL
    11. H.R.5244 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Comprehensive Assistance for Veterans Exposed to Traumatic Stressors Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 10/07/2004) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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22. 11. H.R.5244 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Comprehensive Assistance for Veterans Exposed to Traumatic Stressors Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 10/07/2004) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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23. BILL
    12. H.R.5239 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) National Guard and Reserve Education Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 10/06/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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24. 12. H.R.5239 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) National Guard and Reserve Education Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 10/06/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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25. BILL
    13. 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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26. 13. 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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    14. H.R.5153 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Native American Veterans Home Loan Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] (Introduced 09/28/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.2486, which became Public Law 108-454 on 12/10/2004. Tracker:

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28. 14. H.R.5153 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Native American Veterans Home Loan Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] (Introduced 09/28/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/21/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.2486, which became Public Law 108-454 on 12/10/2004. Tracker:

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    15. H.R.5137 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the eligibility criteria for presumption of service-connection of certain diseases and disabilities for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service. Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] (Introduced 09/23/2004) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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30. 15. H.R.5137 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the eligibility criteria for presumption of service-connection of certain diseases and disabilities for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during military service. Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] (Introduced 09/23/2004) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    16. H.R.5047 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs from $250,000 to $500,000. Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-11] (Introduced 09/09/2004) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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32. 16. H.R.5047 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs from $250,000 to $500,000. Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-11] (Introduced 09/09/2004) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    17. H.R.5023 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) G.I. Advanced Education in Science and Technology Act Sponsor: Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 09/07/2004) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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34. 17. H.R.5023 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) G.I. Advanced Education in Science and Technology Act Sponsor: Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 09/07/2004) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    18. H.R.4950 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement for biennial reports from the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War. Sponsor: Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] (Introduced 07/22/2004) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.2486, which became Public Law 108-454 on 12/10/2004. Tracker:

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36. 18. H.R.4950 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement for biennial reports from the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War. Sponsor: Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] (Introduced 07/22/2004) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S.2486, which became Public Law 108-454 on 12/10/2004. Tracker:

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    19. H.R.4870 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the effective date for payment of lump sums to persons awarded the Medal of Honor who are in receipt of special pension pursuant to section 1562 of such title, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8] (Introduced 07/20/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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38. 19. H.R.4870 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the effective date for payment of lump sums to persons awarded the Medal of Honor who are in receipt of special pension pursuant to section 1562 of such title, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8] (Introduced 07/20/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    20. H.R.4798 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Enhancement of Veterans Mental Health Services Act Sponsor: Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] (Introduced 07/09/2004) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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40. 20. H.R.4798 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Enhancement of Veterans Mental Health Services Act Sponsor: Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] (Introduced 07/09/2004) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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    21. H.R.4768 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Health Programs and Facilities Enhancement Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] (Introduced 07/07/2004) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 09/30/2004 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

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42. 21. H.R.4768 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Health Programs and Facilities Enhancement Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] (Introduced 07/07/2004) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 09/30/2004 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

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43. BILL
    22. H.R.4764 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who received an expeditionary medal during a period of military service other than a period of war. Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] (Introduced 07/06/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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44. 22. H.R.4764 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who received an expeditionary medal during a period of military service other than a period of war. Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] (Introduced 07/06/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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45. BILL
    23. H.R.4763 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods of time in specified locations. Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] (Introduced 07/06/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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46. 23. H.R.4763 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods of time in specified locations. Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] (Introduced 07/06/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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47. BILL
    24. H.R.4733 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To provide improved income security for members of the Individual Ready Reserve who are called to active duty. Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5] (Introduced 06/25/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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48. 24. H.R.4733 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To provide improved income security for members of the Individual Ready Reserve who are called to active duty. Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5] (Introduced 06/25/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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49. BILL
    25. H.R.4711 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Fairness in Veterans Education Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2] (Introduced 06/24/2004) Cosponsors: (39) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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50. 25. H.R.4711 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Fairness in Veterans Education Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2] (Introduced 06/24/2004) Cosponsors: (39) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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51. BILL
    26. H.R.4659 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) USERRA Health Care Coverage Extension Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] (Introduced 06/23/2004) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/21/2004 -Provision incorporated. See S. 2486, as amended, Title II, Sections 201 and 202. (All Actions) Tracker:

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52. 26. H.R.4659 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) USERRA Health Care Coverage Extension Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] (Introduced 06/23/2004) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/21/2004 -Provision incorporated. See S. 2486, as amended, Title II, Sections 201 and 202. (All Actions) Tracker:

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53. BILL
    27. H.R.4658 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Servicemembers and Veterans Legal Protections Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 06/23/2004) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 10/07/2004 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

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54. 27. H.R.4658 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Servicemembers and Veterans Legal Protections Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 06/23/2004) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 10/07/2004 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

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55. BILL
    28. H.R.4621 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that an injury or death sustained as a result of participation in a medical research program of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall be treated for purpose of benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the same manner as if the injury were incurred as a result of military service, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1] (Introduced 06/18/2004) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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56. 28. H.R.4621 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that an injury or death sustained as a result of participation in a medical research program of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall be treated for purpose of benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the same manner as if the injury were incurred as a result of military service, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1] (Introduced 06/18/2004) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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57. BILL
    29. H.R.4616 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans' Adjustable Rate Home Loan Extension Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] (Introduced 06/18/2004) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/17/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9770) (All Actions) Tracker:

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58. 29. H.R.4616 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans' Adjustable Rate Home Loan Extension Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] (Introduced 06/18/2004) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/17/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9770) (All Actions) Tracker:

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59. BILL
    30. H.R.4477 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Patriotic Employer Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] (Introduced 06/02/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/23/2004 Committee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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60. 30. H.R.4477 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Patriotic Employer Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] (Introduced 06/02/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/23/2004 Committee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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61. BILL
    31. H.R.4468 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Montgomery GI Bill Second Chance Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] (Introduced 05/20/2004) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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62. 31. H.R.4468 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Montgomery GI Bill Second Chance Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] (Introduced 05/20/2004) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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63. BILL
    32. H.R.4438 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Discharged Combat Veterans Medical Care Extension Act Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] (Introduced 05/20/2004) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/18/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2058) (All Actions) Tracker:

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64. 32. H.R.4438 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Discharged Combat Veterans Medical Care Extension Act Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5] (Introduced 05/20/2004) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/18/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2058) (All Actions) Tracker:

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65. BILL
    33. H.R.4399 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) SAVE US VETS Act Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] (Introduced 05/19/2004) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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66. 33. H.R.4399 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) SAVE US VETS Act Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] (Introduced 05/19/2004) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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67. BILL
    34. H.R.4367 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Resuming Education After Defense Service Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2] (Introduced 05/13/2004) Cosponsors: (62) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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68. 34. H.R.4367 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Resuming Education After Defense Service Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2] (Introduced 05/13/2004) Cosponsors: (62) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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69. BILL
    35. H.R.4345 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of home loan guaranty available under the home loan guaranty program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] (Introduced 05/12/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 06/24/2004 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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70. 35. H.R.4345 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of home loan guaranty available under the home loan guaranty program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] (Introduced 05/12/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 06/24/2004 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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71. BILL
    36. H.R.4326 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize an outpatient clinic to be established in Denton, Texas, for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] (Introduced 05/11/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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72. 36. H.R.4326 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize an outpatient clinic to be established in Denton, Texas, for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] (Introduced 05/11/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/14/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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73. BILL
    37. H.R.4248 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Homeless Veterans Assistance Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/29/2004) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 10/07/2004 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

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74. 37. H.R.4248 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Homeless Veterans Assistance Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/29/2004) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 10/07/2004 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

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75. BILL
    38. H.R.4231 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse Recruitment and Retention Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] (Introduced 04/28/2004) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 09/30/2004 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

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76. 38. H.R.4231 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse Recruitment and Retention Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] (Introduced 04/28/2004) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 09/30/2004 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

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77. BILL
    39. H.R.4229 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Fair Insurance Premiums for Disabled Veterans Act Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 04/28/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/06/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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78. 39. H.R.4229 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Fair Insurance Premiums for Disabled Veterans Act Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 04/28/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/06/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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79. BILL
    40. H.R.4188 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount of basic educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] (Introduced 04/21/2004) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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80. 40. H.R.4188 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend chapter 1606 of title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount of basic educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] (Introduced 04/21/2004) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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81. BILL
    41. H.R.4179 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Carbon Tetrachloride Benefits Act Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] (Introduced 04/20/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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82. 41. H.R.4179 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Carbon Tetrachloride Benefits Act Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] (Introduced 04/20/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/28/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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83. LAW
    42. H.R.4175 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/20/2004) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 108-524 Latest Action: 10/25/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-363. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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84. 42. H.R.4175 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/20/2004) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 108-524 Latest Action: 10/25/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-363. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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85. BILL
    43. H.R.4173 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to contract for a report on employment placement, retention, and advancement of recently separated servicemembers. Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 04/20/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title II, Section 206. (All Actions) Tracker:

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86. 43. H.R.4173 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to contract for a report on employment placement, retention, and advancement of recently separated servicemembers. Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 04/20/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title II, Section 206. (All Actions) Tracker:

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87. BILL
    44. H.R.4172 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify certain additional diseases as establishing a presumption of service-connection when occurring in veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during active military, naval, or air service, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 04/20/2004) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title II, Section 201 and 202. (All Actions) Tracker:

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88. 44. H.R.4172 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify certain additional diseases as establishing a presumption of service-connection when occurring in veterans exposed to ionizing radiation during active military, naval, or air service, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 04/20/2004) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title II, Section 201 and 202. (All Actions) Tracker:

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89. BILL
    45. H.R.4065 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Housing Affordability Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] (Introduced 03/30/2004) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Similar provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title III, Section 301. (All Actions) Tracker:

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90. 45. H.R.4065 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Housing Affordability Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] (Introduced 03/30/2004) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Similar provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title III, Section 301. (All Actions) Tracker:

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91. BILL
    46. H.R.4051 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Better Access to Chiropractors to Keep our Veterans Healthy (Back Our Veterans Health) Act Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 03/29/2004) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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92. 46. H.R.4051 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Better Access to Chiropractors to Keep our Veterans Healthy (Back Our Veterans Health) Act Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 03/29/2004) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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93. BILL
    47. H.R.4032 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Fiduciary Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] (Introduced 03/25/2004) Cosponsors: (28) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/17/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9770) (All Actions) Tracker:

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94. 47. H.R.4032 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Fiduciary Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] (Introduced 03/25/2004) Cosponsors: (28) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/17/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9770) (All Actions) Tracker:

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95. BILL
    48. H.R.4020 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) State Veterans Home Nurse Recruitment Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/24/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Provision incorporated. See H.R. 4231, Section 6. (All Actions) Tracker:

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96. 48. H.R.4020 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) State Veterans Home Nurse Recruitment Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/24/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Provision incorporated. See H.R. 4231, Section 6. (All Actions) Tracker:

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97. BILL
    49. H.R.3947 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Pensions Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] (Introduced 03/11/2004) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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98. 49. H.R.3947 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Pensions Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] (Introduced 03/11/2004) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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99. LAW
    50. H.R.3936 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/11/2004) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 108-574 Latest Action: 11/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-422. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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100. 50. H.R.3936 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/11/2004) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 108-574 Latest Action: 11/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-422. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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101. BILL
     51. H.R.3898 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize construction of a new (replacement) medical center for the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico at a site to be selected pursuant to a study by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of Defense as suitable for a new Federal medical center in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico that would best serve the needs of both veterans and Department of Defense medical beneficiaries in Puerto Rico. Sponsor: Rep. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large] (Introduced 03/04/2004) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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102. 51. H.R.3898 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize construction of a new (replacement) medical center for the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico at a site to be selected pursuant to a study by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of Defense as suitable for a new Federal medical center in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico that would best serve the needs of both veterans and Department of Defense medical beneficiaries in Puerto Rico. Sponsor: Rep. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large] (Introduced 03/04/2004) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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103. BILL
     52. H.R.3849 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Military Sexual Trauma Counseling Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28] (Introduced 02/26/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Provision incorporated. See H. R. 4248, Section 4. (All Actions) Tracker:

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104. 52. H.R.3849 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Military Sexual Trauma Counseling Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28] (Introduced 02/26/2004) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Provision incorporated. See H. R. 4248, Section 4. (All Actions) Tracker:

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105. BILL
     53. H.R.3812 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a demonstration project on priorities in the scheduling of appointments of veterans for health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large] (Introduced 02/11/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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106. 53. H.R.3812 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a demonstration project on priorities in the scheduling of appointments of veterans for health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large] (Introduced 02/11/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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107. BILL
     54. H.R.3779 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Safeguarding Schoolchildren of Deployed Soldiers Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] (Introduced 02/04/2004) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/23/2004 Committee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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108. 54. H.R.3779 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Safeguarding Schoolchildren of Deployed Soldiers Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] (Introduced 02/04/2004) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/23/2004 Committee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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109. BILL
     55. H.R.3777 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Help Establish Access to Local Timely Healthcare for Your Vets (HEALTHY Vets) Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] (Introduced 02/04/2004) Cosponsors: (54) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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110. 55. H.R.3777 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Help Establish Access to Local Timely Healthcare for Your Vets (HEALTHY Vets) Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] (Introduced 02/04/2004) Cosponsors: (54) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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111. BILL
     56. H.R.3738 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Immediate and Full Repeal of the Disabled Veterans Tax Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 01/28/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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112. 56. H.R.3738 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Immediate and Full Repeal of the Disabled Veterans Tax Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 01/28/2004) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     57. H.R.3730 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Immediate and Full Repeal of the Disabled Veterans Tax Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 01/27/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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114. 57. H.R.3730 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Immediate and Full Repeal of the Disabled Veterans Tax Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 01/27/2004) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     58. H.R.3729 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 01/27/2004) Cosponsors: (157) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 07/27/2004 Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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116. 58. H.R.3729 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2004 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] (Introduced 01/27/2004) Cosponsors: (157) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 07/27/2004 Executive Comment Requested from Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     59. H.R.3659 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Reservists Burial Equity Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 12/08/2003) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title IV, Section 401. (All Actions) Tracker:

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118. 59. H.R.3659 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Reservists Burial Equity Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 12/08/2003) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/13/2004 -Provision incorporated. See H.R. 1716, Title IV, Section 401. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     60. H.R.3612 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (Introduced 11/21/2003) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/21/2003 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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120. 60. H.R.3612 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] (Introduced 11/21/2003) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/21/2003 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     61. H.R.3570 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To prohibit the closure or realignment of inpatient services at the Aleda E. Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, as proposed under the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative. Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] (Introduced 11/21/2003) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/06/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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122. 61. H.R.3570 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To prohibit the closure or realignment of inpatient services at the Aleda E. Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, as proposed under the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative. Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] (Introduced 11/21/2003) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/06/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     62. H.R.3492 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans' Right to an Attorney Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2] (Introduced 11/17/2003) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/06/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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124. 62. H.R.3492 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans' Right to an Attorney Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2] (Introduced 11/17/2003) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/06/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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125. BILL
     63. H.R.3480 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Memorial to Noncitizen Patriots Act Sponsor: Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50] (Introduced 11/07/2003) Cosponsors: (33) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/23/2004 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD. (All Actions) Tracker:

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126. 63. H.R.3480 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Memorial to Noncitizen Patriots Act Sponsor: Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50] (Introduced 11/07/2003) Cosponsors: (33) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/23/2004 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD. (All Actions) Tracker:

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127. BILL
     64. H.R.3455 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with Hepatitis C, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25] (Introduced 11/06/2003) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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128. 64. H.R.3455 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with Hepatitis C, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25] (Introduced 11/06/2003) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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129. BILL
     65. H.R.3442 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Mental Health and Back-to-Work Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38] (Introduced 11/05/2003) Cosponsors: (47) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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130. 65. H.R.3442 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Mental Health and Back-to-Work Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38] (Introduced 11/05/2003) Cosponsors: (47) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     66. H.R.3440 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from taking any action to implement any recommendation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) Commission during the one-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the commission's recommendations to the Secretary. Sponsor: Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7] (Introduced 11/05/2003) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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132. 66. H.R.3440 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from taking any action to implement any recommendation of the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) Commission during the one-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the commission's recommendations to the Secretary. Sponsor: Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7] (Introduced 11/05/2003) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     67. H.R.3436 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Raheen Tyson Heighter Life Insurance for America's Troops Act Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] (Introduced 11/04/2003) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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134. 67. H.R.3436 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Raheen Tyson Heighter Life Insurance for America's Troops Act Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] (Introduced 11/04/2003) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     68. H.R.3413 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Home Loan Prepayment Protection Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 10/30/2003) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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136. 68. H.R.3413 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Home Loan Prepayment Protection Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 10/30/2003) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     69. H.R.3392 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Claims Procedures Improvement Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 10/29/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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138. 69. H.R.3392 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Claims Procedures Improvement Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 10/29/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     70. H.R.3387 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 10/29/2003) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/06/2003 -See Public Law 108-170. (All Actions) Tracker:

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140. 70. H.R.3387 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 10/29/2003) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/06/2003 -See Public Law 108-170. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     71. H.R.3357 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide protections to members of the Armed Forces who terminate certain consumer contracts and real estate residential purchase contracts entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service. Sponsor: Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2] (Introduced 10/21/2003) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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142. 71. H.R.3357 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide protections to members of the Armed Forces who terminate certain consumer contracts and real estate residential purchase contracts entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service. Sponsor: Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2] (Introduced 10/21/2003) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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143. BILL
     72. H.R.3351 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, Unites States Code, to provide the same type of vocational rehabilitation benefits and services under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for certain children with spina bifida as are currently available to veterans with service-connected disabilities. Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] (Introduced 10/20/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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144. 72. H.R.3351 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, Unites States Code, to provide the same type of vocational rehabilitation benefits and services under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for certain children with spina bifida as are currently available to veterans with service-connected disabilities. Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] (Introduced 10/20/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     73. H.R.3344 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Hospitalized Veterans Financial Assistance Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] (Introduced 10/20/2003) Cosponsors: (71) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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146. 73. H.R.3344 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Hospitalized Veterans Financial Assistance Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] (Introduced 10/20/2003) Cosponsors: (71) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     74. H.R.3321 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, Maryland, metropolitan area. Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2] (Introduced 10/16/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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148. 74. H.R.3321 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, Maryland, metropolitan area. Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2] (Introduced 10/16/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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149. BILL
     75. H.R.3260 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans' Extended Health Care Services and Business Enhancements Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 10/08/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/06/2003 -See Public Law 108-170. (All Actions) Tracker:

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150. 75. H.R.3260 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans' Extended Health Care Services and Business Enhancements Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 10/08/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/06/2003 -See Public Law 108-170. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     76. H.R.3239 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to delay the termination of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 10/02/2003) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/02/2003 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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152. 76. H.R.3239 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to delay the termination of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 10/02/2003) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/02/2003 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     77. H.R.3202 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Reservist Health Care Continuity Act Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] (Introduced 09/30/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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154. 77. H.R.3202 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Reservist Health Care Continuity Act Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] (Introduced 09/30/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 11/13/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     78. H.R.3094 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] (Introduced 09/16/2003) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/30/2003 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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156. 78. H.R.3094 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] (Introduced 09/16/2003) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/30/2003 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     79. H.R.3061 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and to satisfy Department of Veterans Affairs requirements on natural disasters, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3] (Introduced 09/10/2003) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/29/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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158. 79. H.R.3061 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and to satisfy Department of Veterans Affairs requirements on natural disasters, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3] (Introduced 09/10/2003) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/29/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     80. H.R.3041 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Montgomery GI Bill Enrollment Extension Act Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 09/09/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 09/29/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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160. 80. H.R.3041 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Montgomery GI Bill Enrollment Extension Act Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 09/09/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 09/29/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     81. H.R.3024 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide protections to servicemembers who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service. Sponsor: Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] (Introduced 09/05/2003) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/19/2003 See Public Law 108-189. (All Actions) Tracker:

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162. 81. H.R.3024 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide protections to servicemembers who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service. Sponsor: Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] (Introduced 09/05/2003) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/19/2003 See Public Law 108-189. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     82. H.R.3021 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize a major medical facility project at the San Juan, Puerto Rico, Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. Sponsor: Rep. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large] (Introduced 09/05/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/29/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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164. 82. H.R.3021 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize a major medical facility project at the San Juan, Puerto Rico, Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. Sponsor: Rep. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large] (Introduced 09/05/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/29/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     83. H.R.3020 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize construction of a new (replacement) medical center for the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico at a site to be selected pursuant to a study by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of Defense as suitable for a new Federal medical center in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico that would best serve the needs of both veterans and Department of Defense medical beneficiaries in Puerto Rico. Sponsor: Rep. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large] (Introduced 09/05/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/29/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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166. 83. H.R.3020 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize construction of a new (replacement) medical center for the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico at a site to be selected pursuant to a study by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of Defense as suitable for a new Federal medical center in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico that would best serve the needs of both veterans and Department of Defense medical beneficiaries in Puerto Rico. Sponsor: Rep. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large] (Introduced 09/05/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/29/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     84. H.R.2983 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Native American Veterans Cemetery Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3] (Introduced 07/25/2003) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/29/2004 Favorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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168. 84. H.R.2983 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Native American Veterans Cemetery Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3] (Introduced 07/25/2003) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/29/2004 Favorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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169. BILL
     85. H.R.2975 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Benefits and Pensions Protection Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] (Introduced 07/25/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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170. 85. H.R.2975 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Benefits and Pensions Protection Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] (Introduced 07/25/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     86. H.R.2970 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize the disinterment from the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France, of the remains of Private First Class Alfred J. Laitres, of Island Pond, Vermont, who died in combat in France on December 25, 1944, and to authorize the transfer of his remains to the custody of his next of kin. Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 07/25/2003) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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172. 86. H.R.2970 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize the disinterment from the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France, of the remains of Private First Class Alfred J. Laitres, of Island Pond, Vermont, who died in combat in France on December 25, 1944, and to authorize the transfer of his remains to the custody of his next of kin. Sponsor: Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] (Introduced 07/25/2003) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     87. H.R.2930 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize the disinterment from the American Ardennes Cemetery at Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium of the remains of Sergeant Roaul R. Prieto, who died in combat in April 1945, and to authorize the transfer of his remains to his next of kin. Sponsor: Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-45] (Introduced 07/25/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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174. 87. H.R.2930 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To authorize the disinterment from the American Ardennes Cemetery at Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium of the remains of Sergeant Roaul R. Prieto, who died in combat in April 1945, and to authorize the transfer of his remains to his next of kin. Sponsor: Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-45] (Introduced 07/25/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     88. H.R.2874 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Improving Access to Prescription Drug Benefits for Veterans Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5] (Introduced 07/24/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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176. 88. H.R.2874 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Improving Access to Prescription Drug Benefits for Veterans Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5] (Introduced 07/24/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     89. H.R.2834 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To provide for a pilot program to be conducted by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the establishment of an electronic database to enable healthcare facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Iowa to share patient information with the State of Iowa Veterans Home on patients of both those facilities and that home. Sponsor: Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4] (Introduced 07/23/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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178. 89. H.R.2834 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To provide for a pilot program to be conducted by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the establishment of an electronic database to enable healthcare facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Iowa to share patient information with the State of Iowa Veterans Home on patients of both those facilities and that home. Sponsor: Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4] (Introduced 07/23/2003) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     90. H.R.2829 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Dr. James Allen Disabled Veterans Equity Act Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2] (Introduced 07/23/2003) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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180. 90. H.R.2829 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Dr. James Allen Disabled Veterans Equity Act Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2] (Introduced 07/23/2003) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     91. H.R.2816 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the management of health care services for veterans to place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category. Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] (Introduced 07/22/2003) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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182. 91. H.R.2816 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the management of health care services for veterans to place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category. Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] (Introduced 07/22/2003) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/22/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     92. H.R.2808 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3] (Introduced 07/21/2003) Cosponsors: (200) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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184. 92. H.R.2808 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3] (Introduced 07/21/2003) Cosponsors: (200) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     93. H.R.2764 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (Introduced 07/16/2003) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 08/15/2003 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. (All Actions) Tracker:

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186. 93. H.R.2764 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (Introduced 07/16/2003) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 08/15/2003 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     94. H.R.2721 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide certain relief under that Act for members of the reserve components who are attending postsecondary educational institutions when called or ordered to active duty. Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 07/14/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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188. 94. H.R.2721 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide certain relief under that Act for members of the reserve components who are attending postsecondary educational institutions when called or ordered to active duty. Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 07/14/2003) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     95. H.R.2659 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4] (Introduced 07/07/2003) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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190. 95. H.R.2659 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4] (Introduced 07/07/2003) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     96. H.R.2612 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Adapted Housing Expansion Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 06/26/2003) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/29/2004 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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192. 96. H.R.2612 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Veterans Adapted Housing Expansion Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 06/26/2003) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/29/2004 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     97. H.R.2595 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To restore the operation of the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program during fiscal year 2003 to the scope of that program as in effect on September 30, 2002. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 06/25/2003) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 09/11/2003 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     2. Passed House
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194. 97. H.R.2595 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) To restore the operation of the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program during fiscal year 2003 to the scope of that program as in effect on September 30, 2002. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 06/25/2003) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 09/11/2003 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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195. BILL
     98. H.R.2593 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] (Introduced 06/24/2003) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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196. 98. H.R.2593 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] (Introduced 06/24/2003) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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197. BILL
     99. H.R.2576 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) National Heroes Credit Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] (Introduced 06/24/2003) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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198. 99. H.R.2576 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) National Heroes Credit Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] (Introduced 06/24/2003) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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199. BILL
     100. H.R.2569 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Salute to Veterans and the Armed Forces Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-11] (Introduced 06/24/2003) Cosponsors: (97) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs; Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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200. 100. H.R.2569 — 108th Congress (2003-2004) Salute to Veterans and the Armed Forces Act of 2003 Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-11] (Introduced 06/24/2003) Cosponsors: (97) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs; Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 07/24/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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