VA Construction and Lease Authorization, Health, and Benefits Enhancement Act
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VA Construction and Lease Authorization, Health, and Benefits Enhancement Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into Veterans Care Agreements with certain providers to furnish hospital care, medical services, or extended care to eligible veterans if: (1) furnishing such care and services at VA facilities or under otherwise authorized contracts or sharing agreements with non-VA facilities is impracticable or inadvisable because of the veteran's medical condition, the travel involved, or the nature of the care or services required; and (2) the hospital care or medical services are not otherwise available from a non-VA health care provider. The VA shall ensure that each VA medical facility and community based outpatient clinic hosts a community meeting on improving VA health care. The VA shall begin a three-year pilot program to assess the feasibility of using wellness-based programs to complement veterans pain management and related health care services. As part of the VA's hiring process for health care providers, the VA shall require from each medical board that licensed the provider information on any license violation and any settlement agreement for a medical disciplinary charge. The VA shall provide information on any violation of a medical license by a VA health care provider to each medical board licensing that provider. The VA may carry out specified major medical facility projects in California, Maryland, and Washington. Project appropriations are authorized. The VA may carry out specified major medical facility leases in Michigan, Alabama, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Florida, Colorado, Virginia, California, Montana, Georgia, Maine, and North Carolina. The Veterans' Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991 is amended to: (1) authorize the VA to sell Pershing Hall, in Paris, France, and transfer to the purchaser all right, title, and interest of the United States in the property; and (2) direct the VA to return to the entity from which the United States acquired Pershing Hall any personal property in the VA's possession, including memorabilia regarding General Pershing and the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I. The VA may carry out specified leases at the VA's West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, California. The VA shall select a VA medical center to serve as the national center for research on the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions of the biological children or grandchildren of individuals exposed to toxic substances while serving as members of the Armed Forces that are related to such exposure. The Department of Defense shall conduct and make public a declassification review to determine what information may be made publicly available related to any known incident in which at least 100 members of the Armed Forces were exposed to a toxic substance that resulted in at least one case of a disability that an occupational medicine specialist has determined to be credibly associated with such substance. The VA shall pay additional compensation to a veteran who is paid disability compensation for the anatomical loss, or the permanent or static loss of use, of one or more creative organs. (Creative organs are those involved in reproduction.) The VA shall implement an information technology system that supports the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers. The cost-of-living adjustment for disability compensation is extended through FY2027.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Issues related to VA leases and congressional authorization H.R. 4590 - Fiscal Year 2016 Department of Veterans Affairs Seismic Safety, Construction, and Leases Authorization Act H.R. 5286 - VA Construction and Lease Authorization, Health, and Benefits Enhancement Act S. 2943 - National Defense Authorization Act S. 3367 - Providing Veterans Overdue Care Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 6107, HR 6062, HR 5985, HR 5620, HR 5325, HR 5286, HR 5229, HR 5190, HR 5176, HR 5083, HR 4974, HR 4837, HR 4782, HR 4640, HR 4352, HR 4134, HR 4080, HR 4063, HR 3989, HR 3972, HR 3970, HR 3960, HR 3936, HR 3471, HR 3365, HR 3328, HR 2915, HR 2894, HR 2577, HR 2460, HR 2264, HR 2054, HR 1969, HR 1948, HR 1911, HR 1899, HR 1818, HR 1755, HR 1694, HR 1681, HR 1628, HR 1607, HR 1603, HR 1594, HR 1581, HR 1575, HR 1569, HR 1532, HR 1496, HR 1414, HR 1379, HR 1369, HR 1356, HR 1331, HR 1319, HR 1313, HR 1292, HR 1170, HR 1096, HR 1055, HR 969, HR 800, HR 681, HR 675, HR 627, HR 593, HR 517, HR 474, HR 444, HR 423, HR 421, HR 366, HR 356, HR 344, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 271, HR 270, HR 233, HR 203, HR 190, HR 145, S 3357, S 3328, S 3170, S 2921, S 2919, S 2806, S 2772, S 2527, S 2487, S 2473, S 2279, S 2251, S 2210, S 2120, S 1885, S 1731, S 1641, S 1493, S 1208, S 1203, S 1085, S 979, S 901, S 865, S 841, S 739, S 717, S 715, S 714, S 684, S 681, S 666, S 657, S 570, S 471, S 469, S 453, S 425, S 398, S 296, S 271, S 242, S 241, S 223, S 216, S 167
Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2016 · third_quarter · Veterans
H.R. 1384 vets status, H.R. 2577 milcon appropriations, H.R. 3216 VET act, H.R. 4063 Jason Simcakoski PROMISE Act, H.R. 4591 VA health care expansion, H.R. 5083 VA appeals, H.R. 5286 VA construction, H.R. 5325 continuing appropriations for milcon and VA, H.R. 5426 USERRA improvements, H.R. 5526 hiring authority for Secretary of VA, H.R. 5593 Protecting Veterans Credit Act, H.R. 5620 VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization, H.R. 5734 Veterans Transplant Coverage, H.R. 5985 Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, H.R. 6062 SERVICE Act, S. 743 vets status, S. 1641 Opioid Safety, S. 2170 VETS Act of 2015, S. 2210 Veteran PEER Act, S. 2279 Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement, S. 2921 Veterans First Act, S. 3032 Vets COLA, S. 3035 improving Access to Providers at the Department of Veterans Affairs Act, S. 3042 Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2016, S. 3055 Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reauthorization Act, S. 3328 Appeals Modernization
Client expense: $465,038 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2016 · third_quarter · Veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 6062, HR 5985, HR 5620, HR 5325, HR 5286, HR 5229, HR 5190, HR 5176, HR 5083, HR 4974, HR 4837, HR 4782, HR 4640, HR 4352, HR 4134, HR 4080, HR 4063, HR 3989, HR 3972, HR 3970, HR 3960, HR 3936, HR 3471, HR 3365, HR 3328, HR 2915, HR 2894, HR 2577, HR 2460, HR 2264, HR 2054, HR 1969, HR 1948, HR 1911, HR 1899, HR 1818, HR 1755, HR 1694, HR 1681, HR 1628, HR 1607, HR 1603, HR 1594, HR 1581, HR 1575, HR 1569, HR 1532, HR 1496, HR 1414, HR 1379, HR 1369, HR 1356, HR 1331, HR 1319, HR 1313, HR 1292, HR 1170, HR 1096, HR 1055, HR 969, HR 800, HR 681, HR 675, HR 627, HR 593, HR 517, HR 474, HR 444, HR 423, HR 421, HR 366, HR 356, HR 344, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 271, HR 270, HR 233, HR 203, HR 190, HR 145, S 3357, S 3328, S 3170, S 2921, S 2919, S 2806, S 2772, S 2527, S 2487, S 2473, S 2279, S 2251, S 2210, S 2120, S 1885, S 1731, S 1641, S 1493, S 1208, S 1203, S 1085, S 979, S 901, S 865, S 841, S 739, S 717, S 715, S 714, S 684, S 681, S 666, S 657, S 570, S 471, S 469, S 453, S 425, S 398, S 296, S 271, S 242, S 241, S 223, S 216, S 167
Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service
2016 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to VA leases and congressional authorization H.R. 4590 - Fiscal Year 2016 Department of Veterans Affairs Seismic Safety, Construction, and Leases Authorization Act H.R. 5286 - VA Construction and Lease Authorization, Health, and Benefits Enhancement Act S. 2943 - National Defense Authorization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to VA leases and congressional authorization H.R. 4590 - Fiscal Year 2016 Department of Veterans Affairs Seismic Safety, Construction, and Leases Authorization Act H.R. 5286 - VA Construction and Lease Authorization, Health, and Benefits Enhancement Act S. 2943 - National Defense Authorization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Veterans
Veterans care in the community (S. 2921, S. 2896, and H.R. 5286)
Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Veterans
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)