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1. BILL
   1. H.R.299 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018 Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21] (Introduced 01/05/2017) Cosponsors: (330) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-680 Latest Action: Senate - 08/01/2018 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616. (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Passed House

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2018-06-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 289).(text: CR H5611-5614) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
2. 1. H.R.299 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018 Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21] (Introduced 01/05/2017) Cosponsors: (330) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 115-680 Latest Action: Senate - 08/01/2018 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-616. (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Passed House

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   1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2018-05-18 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-680. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
   2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2018-06-25 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 289).(text: CR H5611-5614) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
3. LAW
   2. H.R.4336 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service. Sponsor: Rep. McSally, Martha [R-AZ-2] (Introduced 01/06/2016) Cosponsors: (191) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 114-459 Latest Action: 05/20/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-158. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-03-21 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-459, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
   2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-03-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 135).(text: CR H1528) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
   3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-10 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2673) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
   4. Resolving Differences
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-11 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2254) [externalActionCode] => 19500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
   5. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-13 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
   6. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-20 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 114-158. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
4. 2. H.R.4336 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service. Sponsor: Rep. McSally, Martha [R-AZ-2] (Introduced 01/06/2016) Cosponsors: (191) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 114-459 Latest Action: 05/20/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-158. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-03-21 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-459, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
   2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-03-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 135).(text: CR H1528) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
   3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-10 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2673) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
   4. Resolving Differences
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-11 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2254) [externalActionCode] => 19500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
   5. To President
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   6. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-20 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 114-158. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
5. BILL
   3. H.R.3989 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Support Our Military Caregivers Act Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (Introduced 11/05/2015) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 05/24/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Passed House

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-23 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2914-2915) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
6. 3. H.R.3989 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Support Our Military Caregivers Act Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (Introduced 11/05/2015) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 05/24/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Passed House

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   1. Introduced
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   2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2016-05-23 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2914-2915) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
7. BILL
   4. H.R.1384 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 03/16/2015) Cosponsors: (132) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 114-302 Latest Action: Senate - 11/17/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Passed House

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   1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-10-21 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-302. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
   2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-11-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 628).(text: CR H8175-8176) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
8. 4. H.R.1384 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 03/16/2015) Cosponsors: (132) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: H. Rept. 114-302 Latest Action: Senate - 11/17/2015 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Passed House

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   1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-10-21 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 114-302. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
   2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-11-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 628).(text: CR H8175-8176) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
9. LAW
   5. H.R.203 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Clay Hunt SAV Act Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 01/07/2015) Cosponsors: (39) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: S. Rept. 114-34 Latest Action (modified): 02/12/2015 Became Public Law No: 114-2. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

   This bill has the status Became Law

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   1. Introduced
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-01-21 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Isakson without amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
   2. Passed House
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-01-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 17).(text: CR H196-198) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
   3. Passed Senate
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-02-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 50. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
   4. To President
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-02-11 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
   5. Became Law
      Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-02-12 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 114-2. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
10. 5. H.R.203 — 114th Congress (2015-2016) Clay Hunt SAV Act Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] (Introduced 01/07/2015) Cosponsors: (39) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Report: S. Rept. 114-34 Latest Action (modified): 02/12/2015 Became Public Law No: 114-2. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-01-21 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Isakson without amendment. Without written report. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-01-12 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 17).(text: CR H196-198) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    3. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-02-03 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 50. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    4. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-02-11 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    5. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2015-02-12 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 114-2. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
11. BILL
    6. H.R.3155 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Caregiver Assistance and Resource Enhancement Act Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 07/09/2009) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 07/28/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-07-23 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 111-224. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-07-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8822-8823) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
12. 6. H.R.3155 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Caregiver Assistance and Resource Enhancement Act Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] (Introduced 07/09/2009) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 07/28/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-07-23 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 111-224. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2009-07-27 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8822-8823) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
13. BILL
    7. H.R.4169 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) American Braille Flag Memorial Act Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] (Introduced 11/13/2007) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 04/29/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2007-11-13 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2008-02-14 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 65).(text: CR 2/13/2008 H912) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
14. 7. H.R.4169 — 110th Congress (2007-2008) American Braille Flag Memorial Act Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] (Introduced 11/13/2007) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 04/29/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2007-11-13 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2008-02-14 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 65).(text: CR 2/13/2008 H912) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
15. BILL
    8. H.R.5055 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of a memorial honoring the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 06/27/2002) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2002 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-18 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-589. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5017) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
16. 8. H.R.5055 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To authorize the placement in Arlington National Cemetery of a memorial honoring the World War II veterans who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 06/27/2002) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2002 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-18 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-589. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5017) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
17. BILL
    9. H.R.4940 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Arlington National Cemetery Burial Eligibility Act Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 06/13/2002) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2002 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-18 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-588. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5013-5015) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
18. 9. H.R.4940 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Arlington National Cemetery Burial Eligibility Act Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 06/13/2002) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2002 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-18 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-588. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-22 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5013-5015) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
19. LAW
    10. H.R.4085 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/09/2002) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/23/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-247. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: H.R. 4085, as passed House, was the Veterans' and Survivors' Benefits Expansion Act of 2002. The Senate changed the measure to the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002. As enacted into law, H.R. 4085 covers only the veterans' cost-of-living adjustment (the... Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-05-16 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-472. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-05-21 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 185).(text: CR 5/20/2002 H2624-2625) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    3. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-09-26 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-10-07 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7122) [externalActionCode] => 19500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-10-11 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-10-23 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 107-247. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
20. 10. H.R.4085 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/09/2002) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/23/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-247. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: H.R. 4085, as passed House, was the Veterans' and Survivors' Benefits Expansion Act of 2002. The Senate changed the measure to the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2002. As enacted into law, H.R. 4085 covers only the veterans' cost-of-living adjustment (the... Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-05-16 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-472. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-05-21 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 185).(text: CR 5/20/2002 H2624-2625) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
    3. Passed Senate
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-09-26 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-10-07 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7122) [externalActionCode] => 19500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
    5. To President
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-10-11 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
    6. Became Law
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-10-23 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 107-247. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
21. LAW
    11. H.R.4015 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Jobs for Veterans Act Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] (Introduced 03/20/2002) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/07/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-288. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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22. 11. H.R.4015 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Jobs for Veterans Act Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] (Introduced 03/20/2002) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/07/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-288. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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23. BILL
    12. H.R.3645 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans Health Care and Procurement Improvement Act of 2002 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 01/29/2002) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2002 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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24. 12. H.R.3645 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans Health Care and Procurement Improvement Act of 2002 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 01/29/2002) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 07/23/2002 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-07-22 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-600. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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25. BILL
    13. H.R.3423 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To amend title 38, United States Code, to enact into law eligibility of certain Reservists and their dependents for burial in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 12/06/2001) Cosponsors: (17) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 12/20/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-346. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-20 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 11/19/2001 H10476-10477) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
26. 13. H.R.3423 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To amend title 38, United States Code, to enact into law eligibility of certain Reservists and their dependents for burial in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 12/06/2001) Cosponsors: (17) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 12/20/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-19 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-346. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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27. LAW
    14. H.R.3392 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To name the national cemetery in Saratoga, New York, as the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14] (Introduced 12/04/2001) Cosponsors: (45) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 01/24/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-136. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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28. 14. H.R.3392 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) To name the national cemetery in Saratoga, New York, as the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14] (Introduced 12/04/2001) Cosponsors: (45) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 01/24/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-136. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. To President
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    5. Became Law
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29. LAW
    15. H.R.3253 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 11/08/2001) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/07/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-287. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-05-16 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-471. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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30. 15. H.R.3253 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 11/08/2001) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 11/07/2002 Became Public Law No: 107-287. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2002-05-16 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-471. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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31. BILL
    16. H.R.3240 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Reservists Education Protection Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 11/07/2001) Cosponsors: (34) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/28/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-11-07 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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32. 16. H.R.3240 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Reservists Education Protection Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 11/07/2001) Cosponsors: (34) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/28/2002 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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33. BILL
    17. H.R.2792 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Disabled Veterans Service Dog and Health Care Improvement Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1] (Introduced 08/02/2001) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 10/24/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R. 3447, which became Public Law 107-135 on 1/23/2002. Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-10-16 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-242. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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34. 17. H.R.2792 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Disabled Veterans Service Dog and Health Care Improvement Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1] (Introduced 08/02/2001) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 10/24/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see H.R. 3447, which became Public Law 107-135 on 1/23/2002. Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-10-16 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-242. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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35. BILL
    18. H.R.2561 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Living American Hero Appreciation Act Sponsor: Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] (Introduced 07/18/2001) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Judiciary | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 12/20/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S. 2237, which became Public Law 107-330 on 12/6/2002. Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-07-18 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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36. 18. H.R.2561 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Living American Hero Appreciation Act Sponsor: Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] (Introduced 07/18/2001) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Judiciary | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 12/20/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Notes: For further action, see S. 2237, which became Public Law 107-330 on 12/6/2002. Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-07-18 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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37. LAW
    19. H.R.2540 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 07/18/2001) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/21/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-94. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: As introduced and passed House, H.R. 2540 covered a variety of veterans' benefits. As passed Senate and enacted into law, the bill narrowed to become the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001, which provided a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for veterans' disability benefit... Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-07-24 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-156. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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38. 19. H.R.2540 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 07/18/2001) Cosponsors: (32) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/21/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-94. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: As introduced and passed House, H.R. 2540 covered a variety of veterans' benefits. As passed Senate and enacted into law, the bill narrowed to become the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001, which provided a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for veterans' disability benefit... Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-07-24 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-156. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => House )
    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
       Array ( [actionDate] => 2001-12-11 [displayText] => Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H9121-9124; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9121-9122) [externalActionCode] => 19500 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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39. LAW
    20. H.R.1291 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/29/2001) Cosponsors: (105) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/27/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-103. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: H.R. 1291 included provisions from several other veterans' benefit bills. Provisions from H.R. 2540 came from the version as introduced and passed House. H.R. 2540 subsequently narrowed and was enacted as the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001. Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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40. 20. H.R.1291 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/29/2001) Cosponsors: (105) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 12/27/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-103. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: H.R. 1291 included provisions from several other veterans' benefit bills. Provisions from H.R. 2540 came from the version as introduced and passed House. H.R. 2540 subsequently narrowed and was enacted as the Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001. Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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41. BILL
    21. H.R.811 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans Hospital Emergency Repair Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/01/2001) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 03/28/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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42. 21. H.R.811 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans Hospital Emergency Repair Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 03/01/2001) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 03/28/2001 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Passed House

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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43. LAW
    22. H.R.801 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans' Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 02/28/2001) Cosponsors: (40) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 06/05/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-14. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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44. 22. H.R.801 — 107th Congress (2001-2002) Veterans' Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 02/28/2001) Cosponsors: (40) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 06/05/2001 Became Public Law No: 107-14. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

    This bill has the status Became Law

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    1. Introduced
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    2. Passed House
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    3. Passed Senate
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    4. Resolving Differences
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    5. To President
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    6. Became Law
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