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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to restore plot allowance eligibility for veterans of any war and to restore the headstone or marker allowance for eligible persons.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
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S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
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Richard Helm Veterans' Access to Local Health Care Options and Resources Act
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Backlog Reduction Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefit payments under certain remanded claims, and for other purposes.
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S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Better Access to Chiropractors to Keep our Veterans Healthy Act (BACK Veterans Health Act)
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S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Family Friendly Employers Act of 2007
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S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Rural Veterans Access to Care Act
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who received an expeditionary medal during a period of military service other than a period of war.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods of time in specified locations.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a separate Veterans Integrated Service Network for the Gulf Coast region of the United States.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Amputee Veteran Assistance Act
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize additional funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the capacity for provision of mental health services through contracts with community mental health centers, and for other purposes.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the collection of copayments for all hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for veterans' mortgage life insurance to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Help Establish Access to Local Timely Healthcare for Your Vets (HEALTHY Vets) Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans Outpatient Care Access Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide mental health services in languages other than English, as needed, for veterans with limited English proficiency, and for other purposes.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal the provision of law requiring termination of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans as of December 31, 2009.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act
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S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans' Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to require a pilot program on assisting veterans service organizations and other veterans groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty, and for other purposes.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and improve certain authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury and Health Programs Improvement Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for veterans' mortgage life insurance to include members of the Armed Forced receiving specially adapted housing assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional discretion to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in contracting with State approving agencies, and for other purposes.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans' Education and Vocational Benefits Improvement Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service in the Persian Gulf War or future hostilities from two years to five years after discharge or release.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to authorize a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs at Denver, Colorado.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Joshua Omvig Veterans Suicide Prevention Act
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to clarify the effective date of the modification of treatment for retirement annuity purposes of part-time service before April 7, 1986, of certain Department of Veterans Affairs health-care professionals.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007
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S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act of 2007
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S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans' Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to extend the period of time during which a veteran's multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
A bill to require a pilot program on the facilitation of the transition of members of the Armed Forces to receipt of veterans health care benefits upon completion of military service, and for other purposes.
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2007
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
Disabled Veterans Fairness Act
Client: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES · Firm: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES
S. 1409-- the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007 extends eligibility to Active Duty troops and National Guard and Reserve members who serve an aggregate of two years on active duty; would pay tuition, books, fees, room and board over the course of four years of full-time education; lifts the $1,200 buy-in fee; and further exempts veterans from paying loan fees etc. S. 1719-- amends title 38, United States Code, to provide additional educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to veterans pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. S. 961--Belated Thank You to the Merchant Marines of World War II Act of 2007 seeks to expand the current dates of service for WW II Merchant Marines who are recognized as veterans, and to pay a $1,000 monthly benefit to these WW II Merchant Marines or to their surviving spouses S. 994--Disabled Veterans Fairness Act eliminates a $3 per round trip deductible charged by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in connection with the veterans beneficiary travel program and further directs the Secretary, in determining the amount of such allowance or reimbursement, to use the mileage reimbursement rates for the use of privately owned vehicles by government employees traveling on official business S.1026--designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta, Georgia, as the "Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center." S.1043--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report to Congress on the master plan of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the use of VA lands of the West Los Angeles Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, California, as originally required under the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998 S. 1096--the Veterans’ Housing Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007 would provide VA housing and automobile grants to service members and veterans with burn injuries and those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). S. 1147--the Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to administer the health care enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs so as to enroll any eligible veteran who applies S. 1163-- the Blinded Veterans Paired Organ Act of 2007 would improve compensation and specially adapted housing for veterans who have impairment of vision involving both eyes and allow the use of the National Directory of New Hires for income verification purposes S. 1205--requires a pilot program on assisting veterans' service organizations and other veterans' groups in developing and promoting peer support programs that facilitate community reintegration of veterans returning from active duty. S. 1215--extends and improves certain authorities of VA funding for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) increased to $19 million instead of the previous cap of $13 million. S. 1233--the Veterans Traumatic Brian Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007 provides enhanced intervention, rehabilitative treatment and services to veterans with traumatic brain injury S. 1261--the Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007 seeks to eliminate the post-service 10-year time limit for the active duty MGIB and the in-service 14-year time limit for guard and reservists S. 1265--expands eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA S. 1266--the Veterans Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007 allows a veteran who is not buried in a national cemetery, a plot allowance of up to $300. S. 1290--impacts the funding and reporting of State Approving Agencies (SAA) would require improved coordination between the VA and SAA, the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and other entities to reduce overlapping functions S. 1293--the Veterans’ Education Improvement Act of 2007 would expand accelerated payments for the existing GI Bill programs to allow funding for any short-term, high-cost school and would also allow Guard and Reserve members and veterans’ surviving dependents to use accelerated payments as part of their education benefit S. 117--Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2007aims to improve VA and DOD transitioning efforts by increasing outreach services available to our guard and reserve members and requires comprehensive reporting by the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Labor and Defense with respect to Global War on Terror (GWOT) veterans. S. 168--would direct the VA to establish a national cemetery in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado S. 225--expands the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Service Members Group Life Insurance S. 383--would extend the period of eligibility for health care for combat service during the Persian Gulf War from two years to five years. S. 423--the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2007 would provide a cost-of-living adjustment to compensation, clothing allowance, and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) rates for veterans and their families. S. 472--would authorize $523 million to construct a replacement VA Medical Center in Denver, Colorado S. 479--The Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention Act aims to create a comprehensive program of suicide prevention among veterans. S. 526--the Veterans Employment and Training Act of 2007 seeks to increase the types of education programs eligible for accelerated payments under the GI Bill. S. 610--would make changes to the retirement annuity for certain health-care professionals within VA. S. 692-- would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities. S. 643--the Disabled Veterans Insurance Act of 2007 would increase the amount of insurance a disabled veteran can purchase under Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance from $20,000 to $40,000 S. 644--Total Force Educational Assistance Enhancement and Integration Act of 2007 addresses the inequity between active duty GI Bill and reserve GI Bill education benefits S. 698--the Veterans’ Survivors Education Enhancement Act of 2007 would increase the maximum amount of GI Bill benefits available for eligible veterans' survivors and dependents from the current $788 a month, paid over 45 months equaling $35,460, to approximately $1,778 a month totaling $80,000. S. 723--the Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007 rewards members of the Armed Forces and Selected Reserve for their active duty service from November 16, 2001 until Executive Order 13235 is terminated. S. 815--Veterans Health Care Empowerment Act would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. S. 847--would extend the period of time during which a veteran’s multiple sclerosis is to be considered to have been incurred in, or aggravated by, military service during a period of war S. 848--the Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2007 repeals the 30-day requirement for former prisoners of war to file for presumptive disabilities related to their captivity. S. 874--The Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act of 2007 S. 882--would create a pilot program to improve the seamless transition for separating service members H.R. 1444--directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make interim benefits payments under certain remanded claims H.R. 1470--Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act would require VA medical centers to begin hiring chiropractors at each facility H.R. 1471-- would allow veterans to receive direct access to chiropractic services H.R. 1488--VA Hospital Quality Report Card Act would require VA to develop and implement a system to measure data about its health care facilities H.R. 1490-- would provide for a presumption of service-connectedness for certain claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affair H.R. 1527--like H.R. 315, allows for the contracting of care for certain veterans in rural areas. H.R. 1853-- the Jose Medina Veterans Affairs Police Training Act would require VA police officers to undergo training on how to deal with patients and visitors who are suffering from mental illnesses H.R. 1900--extends the eligibility for veterans’ pension benefits to veterans who receive an expeditionary medal for a period of military service other than a period of war. H.R. 1901--extends eligibility for pension benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served during certain periods in specified locations H.R. 1925--would establish a new Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in the Gulf Coast Region. H.R. 1944--would require VA to implement a screening program for traumatic brain injuries H.R. 2005--Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act aims to solve one of the greatest problems facing a large number of veterans who live in remote locations: access to care, improve services, including transportation for disabled vets, and research and partnerships with small communities H.R. 2172--Amputee Veteran Assistance Act requires that all Department of Veterans Affairs orthotic-prosthetic laboratories, clinics, and prosthesis are certified by either the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics or the Board of Orthotics and Prosthetic Certification H.R. 2173--would allow VA Secretary to enter into contracts for service with community mental health care centers H.R. 2219--Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Act would establish a grant program to an organization to staff and run a suicide prevention hotline targeted and staffed by veterans and armed forces personnel. H.R. 2346--would direct the VA Secretary to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area. H.R. 2623--would exempt patients seeking hospice care from paying co-payments H.R. 2696--Veterans' Dignified Burial Assistance Act of 2007' increases the plot allowance to $400 for those not buried in a national cemetery H.R. 2697--would expand eligibility for veterans’ mortgage life insurance (VMLI) to include members of the Armed Forces receiving specially adapted housing assistance from VA Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007 This legislation enhances military strength while providing a service member’s educational benefit to aid in transition assistance and equips a generation of veterans to face the challenges of tomorrow. Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007 would increase the Veterans’ Mortgage Life Insurance from $90,000 to $200,000 and create a new insurance program for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Veterans’ Justice Assurance Act of 2007 would provide some relief to a burdened veterans’ court system. Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2007 would update and correct inequities across the range of benefits and services offered veterans; would expand eligibility for government markers or headstones for marked graves of veterans at private cemeteries whose death occurred on or after September 11, 2001 Service Members’ Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2007 would amend the Service- members Civil Relief Act by providing relief for servicemembers with respect to contracts and cell phone fees for cellular phone service Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007 aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Mental Health and Advocacy Act of 2007 Nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Kussman, M.D (United States Army Ret.) to be the Under Secretary for Health for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). H.R. 67--Veterans Outreach Improvement Act of 2007. This bill aims to improve outreach activities within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by coordinating the efforts among the offices of the Secretary, Public Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and the National Cemetery Administration. H.R. 92--Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act would require veterans to be seen within 30 days and establish access standards within VA for veterans seeking care. H.R. 315--HEALTHY Vets Act aims to improve health care access for rural veterans by increasing contracting opportunities for veterans in geographically remote areas. H.R. 339--similar to H.R. 92, this bill establishes a six-month access standard for any care a veteran is to receive, and if that standard is not met, VA must provide fee-basis care. H.R. 463--would end the 4-year freeze on the enrollment of new Category 8 veterans H.R. 542--would make mental health services available for veterans with limited English proficiency. H.R. 674--would repeal the scheduled sunset date of December 31, 2009, for the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. H.R.1273--Restoration of Plot Allowance Eligibility for Veterans H.R. 1426--would allow any veteran to elect to receive contracted care whenever he/she chooses. H.R. 1435--The Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Reduction Act of 2007 would direct the Secretary to conduct a pilot program intended to reduce the backlog of claims for benefits pending with VA VA Construction Budget Issues Facing Women and Minority Veterans
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