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Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act
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Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act (Sec. 3) This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to: (1) encourage veterans to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and computer science, and (2) submit a plan to Congress for enhancing veterans outreach. The plan shall: (1) report on NSF's outreach activities, (2) identify the best method for leveraging existing authorities and programs to support veterans in STEM careers and studies, and (3) include options for tracking veterans participation in NSF research and education programs. The National Science Board shall provide in its annual report on the state of science and engineering in the United States data on veterans in science and engineering careers or education programs. The bill provides for veterans participation and outreach in: (1) the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program to recruit and train mathematics and science teachers, (2) NSF fellowships and masters fellowships for mathematics and science teachers, (3) computer and network security capacity building grants, and (4) traineeship grants leading to a doctorate degree in computer and network security research. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal programs and policies for transitioning and training veterans and military spouses for STEM careers. The interagency working group shall: (1) coordinate federal STEM outreach programs for veterans and military spouses; and (2) develop a strategic plan to prioritize objectives, specify progress metrics, and identify STEM career barriers.
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Filing registrants (4)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1430 Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment (HONEST) Act of 2017 H.R. 1431 EPA Science Advisory Reform Act of 2017 S. 338, H.R. 1358 Scientific Integrity Act H.R. 1232 Save Americas Science Act (preserving fed. Agencies data sets) H.R. 1569, S. 641 American Innovation Act (cap adjustment for science agencies) S. 141 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 4375 STEM Research and Education Effectiveness and Transparency Act H.R. 4323 Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act H.R. 4254 Women in Aerospace Education Act S1973 BASIC Research Act H.R. 5356 National Security Commission Artificial Intelligence Act of 2018 H.R. 6227, S. 3143 National Quantum Initiative Act H.R. 5345 American Leadership in Space Technology and Advanced Rocketry Act H.R. 5346 Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act H. R. 6226 American Space SAFE Management Act S. 3277 Space Frontier Act S. 3143, H.R. 6227 National Quantum Initiative Act - signed into law H.R. 7031 Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act of 2018 H.R.2, S.3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (signed into law)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 693). (text: CR 12/18/2017 H10163)
HousePassed/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): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 693).(text: CR 12/18/2017 H10163)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10215)
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Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: $21,443 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Lobbying to repeal sunset provision of the Choice Act; improve CHOICE Act in H.R. 2998 & S. 1557 & H.R. 2478 as well as assuring the protection of medical care within the VA and improving health care quality as well as waiting lists etc. S.1163; improvement of care by making telemedicine available with licensing against state lines H.R. 2123 & S.1163; in support of "Comprehensive VA Workforce Bill" to improve VA's ability to hire first rate veterans, CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act to create Young Adults to stay on their parent's CHAMPVA insurance; Physician Assistant employment and Education Act of 2017;urging the creation by the VA of an Internship program with private industry H.R. 758; Honoring Service Through National Park Access Act; Educational Development for Troops and Veterans for qualifying for the Post 9/11 GI Bill; working to increase and improve DIC program; work on education improvements in the VA education programs including changing the "Gainful Employment Rule", "the Borrower Defense Rule" and the "Incentive Compensation Rule H.R. 3018 "the Deborah Sampson Act" to improve the treatment of women veterans in the VA; increasing care of newborn from 7 days up to 42 days H.R. 907; supporting H.R. 358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act to support the Military Order of the Purple Heart's museum; supporting S.422 and H.R.299, "Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017" to grant boots on the ground Vietnam status for those who served in the Vietnam War's Blue Water Navy; supporting H.R. 1472 and S. 591 to enlarge the VA's Caregivers program to include caregivers of veterans who were disabled prior to 9/11; lobbying on behalf of HR3370 for further improvements in the Fry Scholarship; lobbying to improve the Post 9/11 GI Bill by allowing it to cover apprenticeship and certificate programs as well as 2 and 4 year college degrees; lobbying in support of S1619 that would extend interest rate protections when in military service to allow it to cover the consolidation and/or refinancing of student loans after military service; lobbying in support of S1635 Keeping Our Commitments to Overseas Veterans Act and on behalf of HR 3642 Military Save Act; lobbying in support of "Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017" S2193; in support of HR4338 "Chuck Osier Burial Benefits Act";in support of HR 4323 "Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act"; in support of increasing DIC monthly payments; in support of S2294; in support of assuring that veterans will continue to receive their benefits during a federal government shutdown including S2323 and family benefits including HR 1928; in support of HR 4830 SIT-REP Act,; in support of the protection of veterans from over medication and the opioid epidemic including HR2652 and S992; protecting veterans finances from predatory lending S2304; in support of Burn Pit legislation HR5671; in support of HR5301 to allow surviving spouse to retainVA payment for the month veteran died. Lobbied in support of HR 5895 the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for fy2019. Lobbied in favor of HR 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · third_quarter · Veterans
Lobbying to repeal sunset provision of the Choice Act; improve CHOICE Act in H.R. 2998 & S. 1557 & H.R. 2478 as well as assuring the protection of medical care within the VA and improving health care quality as well as waiting lists etc. S.1163; improvement of care by making telemedicine available with licensing against state lines H.R. 2123 & S.1163; in support of "Comprehensive VA Workforce Bill" to improve VA's ability to hire first rate veterans, CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act to create Young Adults to stay on their parent's CHAMPVA insurance; Physician Assistant employment and Education Act of 2017;urging the creation by the VA of an Internship program with private industry H.R. 758; Honoring Service Through National Park Access Act; Educational Development for Troops and Veterans for qualifying for the Post 9/11 GI Bill; working to increase and improve DIC program; work on education improvements in the VA education programs including changing the "Gainful Employment Rule", "the Borrower Defense Rule" and the "Incentive Compensation Rule H.R. 3018 "the Deborah Sampson Act" to improve the treatment of women veterans in the VA; increasing care of newborn from 7 days up to 42 days H.R. 907; supporting H.R. 358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act to support the Military Order of the Purple Heart's museum; supporting S.422 and H.R.299, "Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017" to grant boots on the ground Vietnam status for those who served in the Vietnam War's Blue Water Navy; supporting H.R. 1472 and S. 591 to enlarge the VA's Caregivers program to include caregivers of veterans who were disabled prior to 9/11; lobbying on behalf of HR3370 for further improvements in the Fry Scholarship; lobbying to improve the Post 9/11 GI Bill by allowing it to cover apprenticeship and certificate programs as well as 2 and 4 year college degrees; lobbying in support of S1619 that would extend interest rate protections when in military service to allow it to cover the consolidation and/or refinancing of student loans after military service; lobbying in support of S1635 Keeping Our Commitments to Overseas Veterans Act and on behalf of HR 3642 Military Save Act; lobbying in support of "Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017" S2193; in support of HR4338 "Chuck Osier Burial Benefits Act";in support of HR 4323 "Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act"; in support of increasing DIC monthly payments; in support of S2294; in support of assuring that veterans will continue to receive their benefits during a federal government shutdown including S2323 and family benefits including HR 1928; in support of HR 4830 SIT-REP Act,; in support of the protection of veterans from over medication and the opioid epidemic including HR2652 and S992; protecting veterans finances from predatory lending S2304; in support of Burn Pit legislation HR5671; in support of HR5301 to allow surviving spouse to retainVA payment for the month veteran died. Lobbied in support of HR 5895 the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for fy2019. Lobbied in favor of HR 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2018.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · second_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1430 Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment (HONEST) Act of 2017 H.R. 1431 EPA Science Advisory Reform Act of 2017 S. 338, H.R. 1358 Scientific Integrity Act H.R. 1232 Save Americas Science Act (preserving fed. Agencies data sets) H.R. 1569, S. 641 American Innovation Act (cap adjustment for science agencies) S. 141 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 4375 STEM Research and Education Effectiveness and Transparency Act H.R. 4323 Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act H.R. 4254 Women in Aerospace Education Act S1973 BASIC Research Act H.R. 5356 National Security Commission Artificial Intelligence Act of 2018 H.R. 6227, S. 3143 National Quantum Initiative Act S. 2998 Quantum Computing Research Act of 2018 H.R. 5345 American Leadership in Space Technology and Advanced Rocketry Act H.R. 5346 Commercial Space Support Vehicle Act
Client expense: $13,899 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Veterans
Lobbying to repeal sunset provision of the Choice Act; improve CHOICE Act in H.R. 2998 & S. 1557 & H.R. 2478 as well as assuring the protection of medical care within the VA and improving health care quality as well as waiting lists etc. S.1163; improvement of care by making telemedicine available with licensing against state lines H.R. 2123 & S.1163; in support of "Comprehensive VA Workforce Bill" to improve VA's ability to hire first rate veterans, CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act to create Young Adults to stay on their parent's CHAMPVA insurance; Physician Assistant employment and Education Act of 2017;urging the creation by the VA of an Internship program with private industry H.R. 758; Honoring Service Through National Park Access Act; Educational Development for Troops and Veterans for qualifying for the Post 9/11 GI Bill; working to increase and improve DIC program; work on education improvements in the VA education programs including changing the "Gainful Employment Rule", "the Borrower Defense Rule" and the "Incentive Compensation Rule H.R. 3018 "the Deborah Sampson Act" to improve the treatment of women veterans in the VA; increasing care of newborn from 7 days up to 42 days H.R. 907; supporting H.R. 358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act to support the Military Order of the Purple Heart's museum; supporting S.422 and H.R.299, "Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017" to grant boots on the ground Vietnam status for those who served in the Vietnam War's Blue Water Navy; supporting H.R. 1472 and S. 591 to enlarge the VA's Caregivers program to include caregivers of veterans who were disabled prior to 9/11; lobbying on behalf of HR3370 for further improvements in the Fry Scholarship; lobbying to improve the Post 9/11 GI Bill by allowing it to cover apprenticeship and certificate programs as well as 2 and 4 year college degrees; lobbying in support of S1619 that would extend interest rate protections when in military service to allow it to cover the consolidation and/or refinancing of student loans after military service; lobbying in support of S1635 Keeping Our Commitments to Overseas Veterans Act and on behalf of HR 3642 Military Save Act; lobbying in support of "Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017" S2193; in support of HR4338 "Chuck Osier Burial Benefits Act";in support of HR 4323 "Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act"; in support of increasing DIC monthly payments; in support of S2294; in support of assuring that veterans will continue to receive their benefits during a federal government shutdown including S2323 and family benefits including HR 1928; in support of HR 4830 SIT-REP Act,; in support of the protection of veterans from over medication and the opioid epidemic including HR2652 and S992; protecting veterans finances from predatory lending S2304; in support of Burn Pit legislation HR5671; in support of HR5301 to allow surviving spouse to retainVA payment for the month veteran died
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · first_quarter · Veterans
Lobbying to repeal sunset provision of the Choice Act; improve CHOICE Act in H.R. 2998 & S. 1557 & H.R. 2478 as well as assuring the protection of medical care within the VA and improving health care quality as well as waiting lists etc. S.1163; improvement of care by making telemedicine available with licensing against state lines H.R. 2123 & S.1163; in support of "Comprehensive VA Workforce Bill" to improve VA's ability to hire first rate veterans, CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act to create Young Adults to stay on their parent's CHAMPVA insurance; Physician Assistant employment and Education Act of 2017;urging the creation by the VA of an Internship program with private industry H.R. 758; Honoring Service Through National Park Access Act; Educational Development for Troops and Veterans for qualifying for the Post 9/11 GI Bill; working to increase and improve DIC program; work on education improvements in the VA education programs including changing the "Gainful Employment Rule", "the Borrower Defense Rule" and the "Incentive Compensation Rule H.R. 3018 "the Deborah Sampson Act" to improve the treatment of women veterans in the VA; increasing care of newborn from 7 days up to 42 days H.R. 907; supporting H.R. 358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act to support the Military Order of the Purple Heart's museum; supporting S.422 and H.R.299, "Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017" to grant boots on the ground Vietnam status for those who served in the Vietnam War's Blue Water Navy; supporting H.R. 1472 and S. 591 to enlarge the VA's Caregivers program to include caregivers of veterans who were disabled prior to 9/11; lobbying on behalf of HR3370 for further improvements in the Fry Scholarship; lobbying to improve the Post 9/11 GI Bill by allowing it to cover apprenticeship and certificate programs as well as 2 and 4 year college degrees; lobbying in support of S1619 that would extend interest rate protections when in military service to allow it to cover the consolidation and/or refinancing of student loans after military service; lobbying in support of S1635 Keeping Our Commitments to Overseas Veterans Act and on behalf of HR 3642 Military Save Act; lobbying in support of "Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017" S2193; in support of HR4338 "Chuck Osier Burial Benefits Act";in support of HR 4323 "Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act"; in support of increasing DIC monthly payments; in support of S2294; in support of assuring that veterans will continue to receive their benefits during a federal government shutdown including S2323 and family benefits including HR 1928; in support of HR 4830 SIT-REP Act,; in support of the protection of veterans from over medication and the opiod epidemic including HR2652 and S992; protecting veterans finances from predatory lending S2304
2018 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1430 Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment (HONEST) Act of 2017 H.R. 1431 EPA Science Advisory Reform Act of 2017 S. 338, H.R. 1358 Scientific Integrity Act H.R. 1232 Save Americas Science Act (preserving fed. Agencies data sets) H.R. 1569, S. 641 American Innovation Act (cap adjustment for science agencies) S. 141 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 4375 STEM Research and Education Effectiveness and Transparency Act H.R. 4323 Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act H.R. 4254 Women in Aerospace Education Act S1973 BASIC Research Act H.R. 5356 National Security Commission Artificial Intelligence Act of 2018
Client expense: $45,257 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1430 Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment (HONEST) Act of 2017 H.R. 1431 EPA Science Advisory Reform Act of 2017 S. 338, H.R. 1358 Scientific Integrity Act H.R. 1232 Save Americas Science Act (preserving fed. Agencies data sets) H.R. 1569, S. 641 American Innovation Act (cap adjustment for science agencies) S. 141 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 4375 STEM Research and Education Effectiveness and Transparency Act H.R. 4323 Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act H.R. 4254 Women in Aerospace Education Act S1973 BASIC Research Act H.R. 5356 National Security Commission Artificial Intelligence Act of 2018
Client expense: $25,257 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Education
Strengthen the pipeline of STEM-competent workers into the U.S. economy, including initiatives aimed at underrepresented demographics - S. 2506: Aviation Maintenance Workforce Development Pilot Program - S. 628: Educating Tomorrows Workforce Act - H.R. 4375: STEM Research, Education Effectiveness and Transparency Act - H.R.3397: Building Blocks of STEM Act - H.R. 2353: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act - H.R. 2653/S. 1270: STEM Opportunities Act of 2017 - H.R. 2709/S. 1246: Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act More education and training programs required for the existing Aerospace and Defense workforce and new entrants - S. 2244/H.R. 4673: Promoting Women in the Aviation Workforce Act - H.R. 4254: Women in Aerospace Education Act Incentivize industry to hire more military personnel - H.R. 4323: Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act Federal incentives and/or grants to support industry, government, and academic partnerships
Client expense: $23,200 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
H.R. 1430 Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment (HONEST) Act of 2017 H.R. 1431 EPA Science Advisory Reform Act of 2017 S. 338, H.R. 1358 Scientific Integrity Act H.R. 1232 Save Americas Science Act (preserving fed. Agencies data sets) H.R. 1569, S. 641 American Innovation Act (cap adjustment for science agencies) S. 141 Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act H.R. 4375 STEM Research and Education Effectiveness and Transparency Act H.R. 4323 Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act H.R. 4254 Women in Aerospace Education Act S1973 BASIC Research Act
Client expense: $13,176 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Education
HR 5587, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act H.R. 4508, Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act (PROSPER Act) H.R. 4375, STEM Research and Education Effectiveness and Transparency Act H.R. 4323, Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act H.R. 4254, Women in Aerospace Education Act
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Lobbying to repeal sunset provision of the Choice Act; improve CHOICE Act in H.R. 2998 & S. 1557 & H.R. 2478; and improving health care quality as well as waiting lists etc. S.1163; improvement of care by making telemedicine available with licensing against state lines H.R. 2123 & S.1163; in support of "Comprehensive VA Workforce Bill" to improve VA's ability to hire first rate veterans, CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act to create Young Adults to stay on their parent's CHAMPVA insurance; Physician Assistant employment and Education Act of 2017;urging the creation by the VA of an Internship program with private industry H.R. 758; Honoring Service Through National Park Access Act; Educational Development for Troops and Veterans for qualifying for the Post 9/11 GI Bill; working to increase and improve DIC program; work on education improvements in the VA education programs including changing the "Gainful Employment Rule", "the Borrower Defense Rule" and the "Incentive Compensation Rule"supporting H.R. 1379 "Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to all Purple Heart Recipients" supporting S. 681, ending the 15 year limit for the Post 9/11 GI bill H.R. 3018 "the Deborah Sampson Act" to improve the treatment of women veterans in the VA; increasing care of newborn from 7 days up to 42 days H.R. 907; supporting H.R. 358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act to support the Military Order of the Purple Heart's museum; supporting S.422 and H.R.299, "Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017" to grant boots on the ground Vietnam status for those who served in the Vietnam War's Blue Water Navy; supporting H.R. 1472 and S. 591 to enlarge the VA's Caregivers program to include caregivers of veterans who were disabled prior to 9/11; lobbying on behalf of HR3370 for further improvements in the Fry Scholarship; lobbying to improve the Post 9/11 GI Bill by allowing it to cover apprenticeship and certificate programs as well as 2 and 4 year college degrees; lobbying in support of S1619 that would extend interest rate protections when in military service to allow it to cover the consolidation and/or refinancing of student loans after military service; lobbying in support of S1635 Keeping Our Commitments to Overseas Veterans Act and on behalf of HR 3642 Military Save Act; lobbying in support of "Caring for our Veterans Act of 2017" S2193; in support of HR4338 "Chuck Osier Burial Benefits Act";in support of HR 4323 "Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act"; in support of increasing DIC monthly payments
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4323.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10162-10164)
Mr. Dunn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 352.
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-473.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Reported by |
| December 18, 2017 |
| Science, Space, and Technology Committee | House | Markup by | November 15, 2017 |
| Science, Space, and Technology Committee | House | Referred to | November 9, 2017 |
| December 18, 2017 |
| Introduced in House | November 9, 2017 |
| Democratic |
| CT |
| Jim Banks | Republican | IN |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | CA |
| Ralph Lee Abraham | Republican | LA |
| Roger Marshall | Republican | KS |
| Stephen Knight | Republican | CA |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)