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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2015
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Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2015 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) implementation of the United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP) is paramount in improving the lives of women around the world and increasing global stability and prosperity, (2) Congress is committed to advancing NAP principles, and (3) the President should ensure NAP's implementation and coordinate with the international community to reaffirm global commitments to implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. States that it is U.S. policy to implement NAP. Directs the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development to: (1) integrate gender goals into diplomatic and development efforts, and into agency guidance and contracting; (2) include gender in strategic and budget planning processes; and (3) review existing U.S. policies and programs on women and girls in foreign countries from a gender perspective. Directs the heads of federal departments and agencies to ensure that NAP's tenets are incorporated into all programs related to: (1) conflict prevention, (2) humanitarian and disaster response, (3) conflict mediation, (4) peacekeeping, (5) post-conflict reconstruction, (6) institution building, and (7) democracy promotion. Urges the Secretary to promote the inclusion of women in coordination and consultation with international partners. Directs the Secretary, the Administrator, the Secretary of Defense and representatives of other federal agencies to implement NAP and ensure relevant personnel training. Directs the Secretary to facilitate the efforts of partner governments to improve women's participation in peace and security processes, conflict prevention, peace-building, transitional processes, and decision making institutions in conflict-affected environments. Directs the Secretary and the Administrator to establish guidelines for overseas U.S. personnel to consult with specified stakeholders regarding U.S. efforts to: (1) prevent, mitigate, or resolve violent conflict; and (2) enhance the success of mediation and negotiation processes by ensuring women's meaningful participation.
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H.Res.686 - Yarmuth-Price Resolution - Expressing support for efforts to enhance Israeli security and create the conditions for progress toward a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. H.R.5711 - No U.S. Financing for Iran Act - A bill prohibiting the Department of the Treasury from authorizing U.S. financial institution transactions in connection with the export or re-export of commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran. H.Con.Res.165/S.Con.Res.54 - A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress and reaffirming longstanding United States policy in support of a direct bilaterally negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and opposition to United Nations Security Council resolutions imposing a solution to the conflict. H.R.6297 - Iran Sanctions Extension Act - A bill that would extend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through December 31, 2026. S.224/H.R.5332 - Women, Peace, and Security Act - This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should be a global leader in promoting the meaningful participation of women in conflict prevention, management, and resolution and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts. DeSantis Embassy Letter - Explicitly urging the President-Elect to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. to Jerusalem.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
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Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S.178/H.R.296/H.R.181, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, in support of reducing Human Trafficking through strengthening federal laws; S.713/H.R.1340, International Violence Against Women Act, in support for promoting resources to prevent and respond to violence against women worldwide; S.2506, Restoring Statutory Rights and Interests of the States Act of 2016, in support of protecting workers rights and ensuring equal access to the courts; H.R. 5578, Survivors' Bill of Rights Act of 2016, in support of protecting the rights of victims of sexual assault; H.R. 4612, Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2016, in opposition to a moratorium on new proposed or final major regulations during the final months of the Presidential administration; S. 224/H.R. 5332, Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2016, in support of women's participation in conflict prevention negotiations; in support of gender neutral titles for positions on federal boards; in support of ending the backlog of judicial nominees; in support of including provisions to address school climate in gun control legislation.
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
H.Res.686 - Yarmuth-Price Resolution - Expressing support for efforts to enhance Israeli security and create the conditions for progress toward a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. HR.4514/S.2531 - Combating BDS Act of 2016 S.224/H.R.5223 - Women, Peace, and Security Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) implementation of the United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP) is paramount in improving the lives of women around the world and increasing global stability and prosperity, (2) Congress is committed to advancing NAP principles, and (3) the President should ensure NAP's implementation and coordinate with the international community to reaffirm global commitments to implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. Directs the heads of federal departments and agencies to ensure that NAP's tenets are incorporated into all programs related to: (1) conflict prevention, (2) humanitarian and disaster response, (3) conflict mediation, (4) peacekeeping, (5) post-conflict reconstruction, (6) institution building, and (7) democracy promotion. Urges the Secretary to promote the inclusion of women in coordination and consultation with international partners and directs the Secretary, the Administrator, the Secretary of Defense and representatives of other federal agencies to implement NAP and ensure relevant personnel training. S.2988 - Iran Sanctions Act Reauthorization - This bill amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to provide that such Act shall cease to be effective on the date the President certifies to Congress that the International Atomic Energy Agency has reached a broader conclusion that all nuclear material in Iran remains in peaceful activities. S.3267 - Countering Iranian Threats Act of 2016 H.R.5461 - Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act S.3363 - Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for the Defense of Israel, 2016
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
HR.4514/S.2531 - Combating BDS Act of 2016 - A bill that authorizes a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, or prohibit investment of its assets in: (1) an entity that such government determines, using credible information available to the public, engages in a commerce or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel; or (2) an entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, such an entity. Such government shall provide written notice to such an entity before applying such a measure. HRes.686 - Expressing support for efforts to enhance Israeli security and create the conditions for progress toward a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. S.224/HR.5332 - Women, Peace and Security Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) implementation of the United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP) is paramount in improving the lives of women around the world and increasing global stability and prosperity, (2) Congress is committed to advancing NAP principles, and (3) the President should ensure NAP's implementation and coordinate with the international community to reaffirm global commitments to implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. HR.5207 - Freedom of Religion Act of 2016 - This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the United States because of his or her religion or lack of religious beliefs. S.2988 - A bill to extend the sunset of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 in order to effectuate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in guaranteeing that all nuclear material in Iran remains in peaceful activities. HR.4992 - United States Financial System Protection Act of 2016 - This bill prevents any transfers of funds to or from Iran, or for the direct or indirect benefit of an Iranian person or the government of Iran, until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government of Iran has ceased: supporting acts of international terrorism; and developing nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and ballistic missiles and ballistic missile launch technology (and has dismantled existing ones). HR.5119 - No H2O from Iran Act - This bill prohibits funds available to any federal department or agency for any fiscal year from being obligated or expended to purchase or issue a licence to purchase heavy water produced in Iran. HR.5631 - Iran Accountability Act of 2016 - This bill applies to transfers of funds to or from Iran, or for the direct or indirect benefit of an Iranian person or the government of Iran, for a specified period only, the existing authorization for U.S. depository institutions and registered brokers or dealers in securities to process such a funds transfer if the transfer arises from, and is ordinarily incident and necessary to give effect to, an underlying transaction that has been authorized by a specific or general license and does not involve debiting or crediting an Iranian account.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
HR.4514/S.2531 - Combating BDS Act of 2016 - A bill that authorizes a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, or prohibit investment of its assets in: (1) an entity that such government determines, using credible information available to the public, engages in a commerce or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel; or (2) an entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, such an entity. Such government shall provide written notice to such an entity before applying such a measure. HRes.686 - Expressing support for efforts to enhance Israeli security and create the conditions for progress toward a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. S.224/HR.5332 - Women, Peace and Security Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) implementation of the United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP) is paramount in improving the lives of women around the world and increasing global stability and prosperity, (2) Congress is committed to advancing NAP principles, and (3) the President should ensure NAP's implementation and coordinate with the international community to reaffirm global commitments to implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325. HR.5207 - Freedom of Religion Act of 2016 - This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the United States because of his or her religion or lack of religious beliefs. S.2988 - A bill to extend the sunset of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 in order to effectuate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in guaranteeing that all nuclear material in Iran remains in peaceful activities. HR.4992 - United States Financial System Protection Act of 2016 - This bill prevents any transfers of funds to or from Iran, or for the direct or indirect benefit of an Iranian person or the government of Iran, until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government of Iran has ceased: supporting acts of international terrorism; and developing nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and ballistic missiles and ballistic missile launch technology (and has dismantled existing ones). HR.5119 - No H2O from Iran Act - This bill prohibits funds available to any federal department or agency for any fiscal year from being obligated or expended to purchase or issue a licence to purchase heavy water produced in Iran. HR.5631 - Iran Accountability Act of 2016 - This bill applies to transfers of funds to or from Iran, or for the direct or indirect benefit of an Iranian person or the government of Iran, for a specified period only, the existing authorization for U.S. depository institutions and registered brokers or dealers in securities to process such a funds transfer if the transfer arises from, and is ordinarily incident and necessary to give effect to, an underlying transaction that has been authorized by a specific or general license and does not involve debiting or crediting an Iranian account. Coons/Graham letter - A letter urging the Administration to quickly conclude a strengthened Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide Israel with the resources it needs to defend itself.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
S 677/HR 2740 - Global Democracy Promotion Act: entire bill HR 2100/S 802 - Girls Count Act: entire bill HR 1340/S 713 - International Violence Against Women Act: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 590/S 302 - International Human Rights Defense Act: entire bill S 224 - Women, Peace, and Security Act: entire bill HR 439 - Illegal Entry Accountability Act: entire bill H Con Res 29 - Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change: entire bill H Res 145 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): entire bill S Res 97 - A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day: entire bill HR 1205 - American Sovereignty Restoration Act: entire bill HR 1034 - To provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill HR 1039 - African Descent Affairs Act: entire bill S 1635 -- Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2772-- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016; provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health S 1238 - Annual report on the United States Contributions to the United Nations Act; provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2241-Global Health Innovation Act of 2015; provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2678--A bill to prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund. HR 2621-China Human Rights Protection Act of 2015; provisions and amendments related to reproductive rights H Res 285--A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions; entire bill HR 2368-Global Respect Act; entire bill S 1911/HR3706 - Reach Every Mother and Child Act S 1635--Fiscal State-Foreign Operations Appropriations; Amendments: Shaheen family planning amendment to increase the amount appropriated for family planning/reproductive health, to provide $35,000,000 for the United Nations Population Fund, and to permit funding for foreign nongovernmental organizations. S 2130--An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and other purposes (minibus with SFOPS) HR 2037/S 1798/S 2078/S 2079--United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2015 House Department of State Authorization Health Systems Strengthening bill (not yet introduced) S Res 310 -- A resolution condemning the ongoing sexual violence against women and children from Yezidi, Christian, Shabak, Turkmen, and other religious communities by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants and urging the prosecution of the perpetrators and those complicit in these crimes; amendments related to reproductive health. FY2017 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations; provisions related to international family planning and reproductive health programs
2015 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
S 677/HR 2740 - Global Democracy Promotion Act: entire bill HR 2100/S 802 - Girls Count Act: entire bill HR 1340/S 713 - International Violence Against Women Act: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 590/S 302 - International Human Rights Defense Act: entire bill S 224 - Women, Peace, and Security Act: entire bill HR 439 - Illegal Entry Accountability Act: entire bill H Con Res 29 - Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change: entire bill H Res 145 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): entire bill S Res 97 - A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day: entire bill HR 1205 - American Sovereignty Restoration Act: entire bill HR 1034 - To provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill HR 1039 - African Descent Affairs Act: entire bill S 1635 -- Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2772-- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016; provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health S 1238 - Annual report on the United States Contributions to the United Nations Act; provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2241-Global Health Innovation Act of 2015; provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2678--A bill to prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund. HR 2621-China Human Rights Protection Act of 2015; provisions and amendments related to reproductive rights H Res 285--A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions; entire bill HR 2368-Global Respect Act; entire bill S 1911/HR3706 - Reach Every Mother and Child Act S 1635--Fiscal State-Foreign Operations Appropriations; Amendments: Shaheen family planning amendment to increase the amount appropriated for family planning/reproductive health, to provide $35,000,000 for the United Nations Population Fund, and to permit funding for foreign nongovernmental organizations. S 2130--An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and other purposes (minibus with SFOPS) HR 2037/S 1798/S 2078/S 2079--United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2015 House Department of State Authorization
2015 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 224), sponsored by Senators Coburn and Coons that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
S 677/HR 2740 - Global Democracy Promotion Act: entire bill HR 2100/S 802 - Girls Count Act: entire bill HR 1340/S 713 - International Violence Against Women Act: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 590/S 302 - International Human Rights Defense Act: entire bill S 224 - Women, Peace, and Security Act: entire bill HR 439 - Illegal Entry Accountability Act: entire bill H Con Res 29 - Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change: entire bill H Res 145 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): entire bill S Res 97 - A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day: entire bill HR 1205 - American Sovereignty Restoration Act: entire bill HR 1034 - To provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill HR 1039 - African Descent Affairs Act: entire bill S 1635 -- Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2772-- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016; provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health S 1238 - Annual report on the United States Contributions to the United Nations Act; provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2241-Global Health Innovation Act of 2015; provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 2678--A bill to prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations Population Fund. HR 2621-China Human Rights Protection Act of 2015; provisions and amendments related to reproductive rights H. Res. 285--A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions; entire bill HR 2368-Global Respect Act; entire bill
2015 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 224), sponsored by Senators Coburn and Coons that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Discussed importance of high-quality electronic advance medical directives (ADs) for all adults over 18 years old that can be accessed 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week by patients, physicians, and hospitals anywhere in the world as part of the patient's electronic health record (EHR). Seeking consideration of ADs as a core requirement under the Stage 3 Meaningful Use Rule, as recommended by the HIT Policy Committee, Joint Commission, and the National Quality Forum (NQF). Proposals considered to incentivize all Medicare / Medicaid beneficiaries as well as all federal employees through FEHBP to create and store a digital AD. Endorsed legislation, the Medicare Choices Empowerment & Protection Act (S. 224), sponsored by Senators Coburn and Coons that provides an incentive to Medicare beneficiaries for voluntarily registering an AD.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
S 677 - Global Democracy Promotion Act: entire bill S 802 - Girls Count Act: entire bill HR 1340/S 713 - International Violence Against Women Act: provisions and amendments related to international family planning and reproductive health HR 590/S 302 - International Human Rights Defense Act: entire bill S 224 - Women, Peace, and Security Act: entire bill HR 439 - Illegal Entry Accountability Act: entire bill H Con Res 29 - Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change: entire bill H Res 145 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): entire bill S Res 97 - A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day: entire bill HR 1205 - American Sovereignty Restoration Act: entire bill HR 1034 - To provide for an accounting of total United States contributions to the United Nations: entire bill
Client expense: $119,054 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $42,941 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Peace Corps, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $278,546 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Peace Corps, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $172,805 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Peace Corps, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Peace Corps, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)