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Reported covered position: VA Dpty. Secy ('93-'01), Acting Secy ('97 '99 '00)
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Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
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MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART via HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
2016 · third_quarter · 3T
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Source: Senate LDA
Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for increased access to Department of Veterans Affairs medical care for women veterans.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Career-Ready Student Veterans Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
Military Spouses Achieving College Education for Survivors Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
Veterans Protection Enhancement Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Secure Legal Services for Veterans Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
CARE for All Veterans Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans for five years.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
VA Medical Center Recovery Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Veterans Mobility Safety Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
ASSURE Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Purple Heart Heroes Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Support Our Military Caregivers Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
Fairness for Veterans Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
EARN IT Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Vet Connect Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
Medical Leave for Disabled Veterans Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
VA Construction and Lease Authorization, Health, and Benefits Enhancement Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
Veteran Prescription Continuity Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Veterans Access to Community Care Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Veterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
HOMeS Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
American Heroes COLA Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Cancel the Sequester Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly operate the Federal Recovery Coordination Program, and for other purposes.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly operate the Federal Recovery Coordination Program, and for other purposes.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for a review of the characterization or terms of discharge from the Armed Forces of individuals with mental health disorders alleged to affect terms of discharge.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
Clay Hunt SAV Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Veterans Access to Community Care Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
SCRA Rights Protection Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit veterans who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total to travel on military aircraft in the same manner and to the same extent as retired members of the Armed Forces entitled to such travel.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.1641 "THE JASON SIMCAKOSKI MEMORIAL OPIOID SAFETY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.3032 "THE VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 4946,"EARN IT ACT;" URGE CONGRESS TO UTILIZE THE NDAA TO EXTEND "THE SPECIAL SURVIVOR INDEMNITY ALLOWANCE (SSIA);" SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SECTIONS OF H.R. 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" OPPOSE SECTION 563, "ACCESS TO DOD INSTALLATIONS BY INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION" AS PART OF THE FY 2017 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3963 "PURPLE HEART HEROES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR SECTIONS 536 & 536A OF SENATE BILL S.2943 AND SUPPORTIVE LANGUAGE FROM PAGE 148 OF HOUSE REPORT 114-537 OF THE NDAA AND HR 4683 & S.1567 "FAIRNESS FOR VETERANS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.6124 THE "HOUSING OUR MILITARY SERVICEMEMBERS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR THE IVF (REPRODUCTION) PROVISION IN HR 4974 "MILCON/VA APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2017;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5932 THE "VETERANS PREVENTIVE HEALTH COVERAGE FAIRNESS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 3471 "VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5620 "VA ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST AND APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2016;" SUPPORT FOR HR 6234 THE "PRIVATE CORRADO PICCOLI PURPLE HEART PRESERVATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 5337 "VETERAN PRESCRIPTION CONTINUITY ACT."
Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
GI Bill Fairness Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store Benefits Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT HR 2862 "VETERANS PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT;" SUPPORT HR 2863 "SECURE LEGAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE S. 357 AND H.R.526 "THE FACT ACT," (ASBESTOS PROVISIONS); OPPOSE HR 1379 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE IN APPEAL CASES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT HR 2264 "TO AMEND TITLE 10, U.S. CODE, TO ESTABLISH A SPACE-AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY FOR VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE A SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY RATED AS TOTAL;" SUPPORT HR 3423 "AGENT ORANGE EXTENSION ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT HR 1292 "DISABLED VETERANS COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS ACT;" SUPPORT PENDING LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT"ON THE EXTENSION OF TAX CREDITS FOR BOTH EMPLOYERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES."
Dignified Interment of Our Veterans Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Board of Veterans' Appeals to develop evidence in appeal cases, and for other purposes.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT HR 2862 "VETERANS PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT;" SUPPORT HR 2863 "SECURE LEGAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE S. 357 AND H.R.526 "THE FACT ACT," (ASBESTOS PROVISIONS); OPPOSE HR 1379 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE IN APPEAL CASES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT HR 2264 "TO AMEND TITLE 10, U.S. CODE, TO ESTABLISH A SPACE-AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY FOR VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE A SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY RATED AS TOTAL;" SUPPORT HR 3423 "AGENT ORANGE EXTENSION ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT HR 1292 "DISABLED VETERANS COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS ACT;" SUPPORT PENDING LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT"ON THE EXTENSION OF TAX CREDITS FOR BOTH EMPLOYERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES."
Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR HR 333 "DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 303 "THE RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" OPPOSE H.R.526 "FURTHERING ASBESTOS CLAIMS TRANSPARENCY (FACT) ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 203 "CLAY HUNT SUICIDE ACT (SAV); SUPPORT FOR HR 454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.471 "WOMEN VETERANS ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF "IMPACT AID" (TITLE VIII, SECTION 8002 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT; SUPPORT FOR H.R.1384 "HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.185 "PROMISE FOR ANTIBILTICS AND THERAPEUTICS FOR HEALTH (PATH) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1594, "TO AMEND TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSES TO OFFSET THE RECEIPT OF VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1399 "VETERANS EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT ACT;" SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEES REPORT ON MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION.
Veteran Education Empowerment Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR HR 333 "DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 303 "THE RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" OPPOSE H.R.526 "FURTHERING ASBESTOS CLAIMS TRANSPARENCY (FACT) ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 203 "CLAY HUNT SUICIDE ACT (SAV); SUPPORT FOR HR 454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.471 "WOMEN VETERANS ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF "IMPACT AID" (TITLE VIII, SECTION 8002 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT; SUPPORT FOR H.R.1384 "HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.185 "PROMISE FOR ANTIBILTICS AND THERAPEUTICS FOR HEALTH (PATH) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1594, "TO AMEND TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSES TO OFFSET THE RECEIPT OF VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1399 "VETERANS EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT ACT;" SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEES REPORT ON MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION.
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR HR 333 "DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 303 "THE RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" OPPOSE H.R.526 "FURTHERING ASBESTOS CLAIMS TRANSPARENCY (FACT) ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 203 "CLAY HUNT SUICIDE ACT (SAV); SUPPORT FOR HR 454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.471 "WOMEN VETERANS ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF "IMPACT AID" (TITLE VIII, SECTION 8002 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT; SUPPORT FOR H.R.1384 "HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.185 "PROMISE FOR ANTIBILTICS AND THERAPEUTICS FOR HEALTH (PATH) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1594, "TO AMEND TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSES TO OFFSET THE RECEIPT OF VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1399 "VETERANS EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT ACT;" SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEES REPORT ON MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
VA Accountability Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR HR 333 "DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 303 "THE RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" OPPOSE H.R.526 "FURTHERING ASBESTOS CLAIMS TRANSPARENCY (FACT) ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 203 "CLAY HUNT SUICIDE ACT (SAV); SUPPORT FOR HR 454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.471 "WOMEN VETERANS ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF "IMPACT AID" (TITLE VIII, SECTION 8002 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT; SUPPORT FOR H.R.1384 "HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.185 "PROMISE FOR ANTIBILTICS AND THERAPEUTICS FOR HEALTH (PATH) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1594, "TO AMEND TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSES TO OFFSET THE RECEIPT OF VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1399 "VETERANS EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT ACT;" SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEES REPORT ON MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Ensuring Veteran Safety Through Accountability Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for increased access to Department of Veterans Affairs medical care for women veterans.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Support For The Assure Act," HR 3850; Support HR.358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act;" Support For HR 2894 "Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion For All Veterans Act;" Support For S. 2251 "Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefit Act;" Support For S.2268, "Dust Off Crews Of The Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" Support For HR 2862 "Veterans Protection Act" And Hr 2863 "Secure Legal Services For Veterans;" Support For S 2022 And HR 3491 To Amend Title 38, USC To Increase The Amount Of Special Pension For Medal Of Honor Recipients; Support For H.R. 2915, The "Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act;" Support For H.R. 2054, A Bill To Amend Title 38, USC, To Provide For Increased Access To Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care For Women Veterans."
To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a space-available transportation priority for veterans of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT HR 2862 "VETERANS PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT;" SUPPORT HR 2863 "SECURE LEGAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE S. 357 AND H.R.526 "THE FACT ACT," (ASBESTOS PROVISIONS); OPPOSE HR 1379 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE IN APPEAL CASES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT HR 2264 "TO AMEND TITLE 10, U.S. CODE, TO ESTABLISH A SPACE-AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY FOR VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE A SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY RATED AS TOTAL;" SUPPORT HR 3423 "AGENT ORANGE EXTENSION ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT HR 1292 "DISABLED VETERANS COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS ACT;" SUPPORT PENDING LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT"ON THE EXTENSION OF TAX CREDITS FOR BOTH EMPLOYERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES."
Military Spouses Achieving College Education for Survivors Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Veterans Protection Enhancement Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT HR 2862 "VETERANS PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT;" SUPPORT HR 2863 "SECURE LEGAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE S. 357 AND H.R.526 "THE FACT ACT," (ASBESTOS PROVISIONS); OPPOSE HR 1379 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE IN APPEAL CASES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT HR 2264 "TO AMEND TITLE 10, U.S. CODE, TO ESTABLISH A SPACE-AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY FOR VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE A SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY RATED AS TOTAL;" SUPPORT HR 3423 "AGENT ORANGE EXTENSION ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT HR 1292 "DISABLED VETERANS COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS ACT;" SUPPORT PENDING LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT"ON THE EXTENSION OF TAX CREDITS FOR BOTH EMPLOYERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES."
Veterans Protection Enhancement Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Support For The Assure Act," HR 3850; Support HR.358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act;" Support For HR 2894 "Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion For All Veterans Act;" Support For S. 2251 "Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefit Act;" Support For S.2268, "Dust Off Crews Of The Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" Support For HR 2862 "Veterans Protection Act" And Hr 2863 "Secure Legal Services For Veterans;" Support For S 2022 And HR 3491 To Amend Title 38, USC To Increase The Amount Of Special Pension For Medal Of Honor Recipients; Support For H.R. 2915, The "Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act;" Support For H.R. 2054, A Bill To Amend Title 38, USC, To Provide For Increased Access To Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care For Women Veterans."
Secure Legal Services for Veterans Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Support For The Assure Act," HR 3850; Support HR.358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act;" Support For HR 2894 "Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion For All Veterans Act;" Support For S. 2251 "Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefit Act;" Support For S.2268, "Dust Off Crews Of The Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" Support For HR 2862 "Veterans Protection Act" And Hr 2863 "Secure Legal Services For Veterans;" Support For S 2022 And HR 3491 To Amend Title 38, USC To Increase The Amount Of Special Pension For Medal Of Honor Recipients; Support For H.R. 2915, The "Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act;" Support For H.R. 2054, A Bill To Amend Title 38, USC, To Provide For Increased Access To Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care For Women Veterans."
Secure Legal Services for Veterans Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT HR 2862 "VETERANS PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT;" SUPPORT HR 2863 "SECURE LEGAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE S. 357 AND H.R.526 "THE FACT ACT," (ASBESTOS PROVISIONS); OPPOSE HR 1379 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE IN APPEAL CASES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT HR 2264 "TO AMEND TITLE 10, U.S. CODE, TO ESTABLISH A SPACE-AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY FOR VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE A SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY RATED AS TOTAL;" SUPPORT HR 3423 "AGENT ORANGE EXTENSION ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT HR 1292 "DISABLED VETERANS COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS ACT;" SUPPORT PENDING LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT"ON THE EXTENSION OF TAX CREDITS FOR BOTH EMPLOYERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES."
CARE for All Veterans Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Support For The Assure Act," HR 3850; Support HR.358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act;" Support For HR 2894 "Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion For All Veterans Act;" Support For S. 2251 "Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefit Act;" Support For S.2268, "Dust Off Crews Of The Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" Support For HR 2862 "Veterans Protection Act" And Hr 2863 "Secure Legal Services For Veterans;" Support For S 2022 And HR 3491 To Amend Title 38, USC To Increase The Amount Of Special Pension For Medal Of Honor Recipients; Support For H.R. 2915, The "Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act;" Support For H.R. 2054, A Bill To Amend Title 38, USC, To Provide For Increased Access To Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care For Women Veterans."
Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Support For The Assure Act," HR 3850; Support HR.358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act;" Support For HR 2894 "Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion For All Veterans Act;" Support For S. 2251 "Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefit Act;" Support For S.2268, "Dust Off Crews Of The Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" Support For HR 2862 "Veterans Protection Act" And Hr 2863 "Secure Legal Services For Veterans;" Support For S 2022 And HR 3491 To Amend Title 38, USC To Increase The Amount Of Special Pension For Medal Of Honor Recipients; Support For H.R. 2915, The "Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act;" Support For H.R. 2054, A Bill To Amend Title 38, USC, To Provide For Increased Access To Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care For Women Veterans."
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans for five years.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Retired Pay Restoration Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR HR 333 "DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 303 "THE RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" OPPOSE H.R.526 "FURTHERING ASBESTOS CLAIMS TRANSPARENCY (FACT) ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 203 "CLAY HUNT SUICIDE ACT (SAV); SUPPORT FOR HR 454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.471 "WOMEN VETERANS ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF "IMPACT AID" (TITLE VIII, SECTION 8002 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT; SUPPORT FOR H.R.1384 "HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.185 "PROMISE FOR ANTIBILTICS AND THERAPEUTICS FOR HEALTH (PATH) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1594, "TO AMEND TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSES TO OFFSET THE RECEIPT OF VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1399 "VETERANS EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT ACT;" SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEES REPORT ON MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION.
Retired Pay Restoration Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR HR 333 "DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 303 "THE RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" OPPOSE H.R.526 "FURTHERING ASBESTOS CLAIMS TRANSPARENCY (FACT) ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 203 "CLAY HUNT SUICIDE ACT (SAV); SUPPORT FOR HR 454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.471 "WOMEN VETERANS ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF "IMPACT AID" (TITLE VIII, SECTION 8002 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT; SUPPORT FOR H.R.1384 "HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.185 "PROMISE FOR ANTIBILTICS AND THERAPEUTICS FOR HEALTH (PATH) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1594, "TO AMEND TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSES TO OFFSET THE RECEIPT OF VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1399 "VETERANS EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT ACT;" SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEES REPORT ON MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION.
Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT HR 2862 "VETERANS PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT;" SUPPORT HR 2863 "SECURE LEGAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE S. 357 AND H.R.526 "THE FACT ACT," (ASBESTOS PROVISIONS); OPPOSE HR 1379 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE IN APPEAL CASES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT HR 2264 "TO AMEND TITLE 10, U.S. CODE, TO ESTABLISH A SPACE-AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY FOR VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE A SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY RATED AS TOTAL;" SUPPORT HR 3423 "AGENT ORANGE EXTENSION ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT HR 1292 "DISABLED VETERANS COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS ACT;" SUPPORT PENDING LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT"ON THE EXTENSION OF TAX CREDITS FOR BOTH EMPLOYERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES."
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients, and for other purposes.
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Support For The Assure Act," HR 3850; Support HR.358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act;" Support For HR 2894 "Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion For All Veterans Act;" Support For S. 2251 "Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefit Act;" Support For S.2268, "Dust Off Crews Of The Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" Support For HR 2862 "Veterans Protection Act" And Hr 2863 "Secure Legal Services For Veterans;" Support For S 2022 And HR 3491 To Amend Title 38, USC To Increase The Amount Of Special Pension For Medal Of Honor Recipients; Support For H.R. 2915, The "Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act;" Support For H.R. 2054, A Bill To Amend Title 38, USC, To Provide For Increased Access To Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care For Women Veterans."
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Support For The Assure Act," HR 3850; Support HR.358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act;" Support For HR 2894 "Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion For All Veterans Act;" Support For S. 2251 "Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefit Act;" Support For S.2268, "Dust Off Crews Of The Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" Support For HR 2862 "Veterans Protection Act" And Hr 2863 "Secure Legal Services For Veterans;" Support For S 2022 And HR 3491 To Amend Title 38, USC To Increase The Amount Of Special Pension For Medal Of Honor Recipients; Support For H.R. 2915, The "Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act;" Support For H.R. 2054, A Bill To Amend Title 38, USC, To Provide For Increased Access To Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care For Women Veterans."
ASSURE Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
Support For The Assure Act," HR 3850; Support HR.358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act;" Support For HR 2894 "Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion For All Veterans Act;" Support For S. 2251 "Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefit Act;" Support For S.2268, "Dust Off Crews Of The Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" Support For HR 2862 "Veterans Protection Act" And Hr 2863 "Secure Legal Services For Veterans;" Support For S 2022 And HR 3491 To Amend Title 38, USC To Increase The Amount Of Special Pension For Medal Of Honor Recipients; Support For H.R. 2915, The "Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act;" Support For H.R. 2054, A Bill To Amend Title 38, USC, To Provide For Increased Access To Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care For Women Veterans."
Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR HR 333 "DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 303 "THE RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" OPPOSE H.R.526 "FURTHERING ASBESTOS CLAIMS TRANSPARENCY (FACT) ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 203 "CLAY HUNT SUICIDE ACT (SAV); SUPPORT FOR HR 454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.471 "WOMEN VETERANS ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF "IMPACT AID" (TITLE VIII, SECTION 8002 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT; SUPPORT FOR H.R.1384 "HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.185 "PROMISE FOR ANTIBILTICS AND THERAPEUTICS FOR HEALTH (PATH) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1594, "TO AMEND TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSES TO OFFSET THE RECEIPT OF VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1399 "VETERANS EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT ACT;" SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEES REPORT ON MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION.
Veterans and Servicemembers Employment Rights and Housing Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2015
Client: MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART · Firm: HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART via HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Opposing Increases For TriCare; Support For A Commemorative Stamp For Medal of Honor Recipient, Matt Urban; Oversight Of Post-9/11 GI Bill; Support For Continuing Impact Aid By The Military; Support For Amendment To NDAA Supporting Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act;" Urge Congress To Reject The Administrations's Proposal To Eliminate "Impact Aid For Federal Properties;" Support For Draft Veterans Appeal Process; Military Commissary System And Opposing DoD Changes To The System; Support For H.R. 2460 "To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Improve The Provision Of Adult Day Health Care For Veterans;" Support For H.R. 4782 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" Changes To Military Commissary And Exchange Systems Contained In FY 2017 NDAA Draft; Forced Arbitration Ban For Institutions Receiving Title Iv Assistance; Support For Hr 5162, the "Vet Connect Act Of 2016;" Oppose An Amendment To FY 2017 NDAA "Academic Advising On Dod Installations;" Veteran's Administration Oversight Of "Post 9/11 G I Bill At Certain Colleges And Universities Which Appear To Be Deceiving Students;" Support for S. 2331 "The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act Of 2016;" Support For Hr 5165 "The Medical Leave For Disabled Veterans Act;" Support For Expanding The Eligibility To P.L. 111-163 For Caregivers Of All Eligible Veterans, Of All Eras Not Just Those Since 9/11 (HR 914 & HR 3989); Support For S.1982 "Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall Of Remembrance Act Of 2015;" Support For Amendment #4180 (UsERRA)To NDAA; Support For H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Support For S.1641 "Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Safety Act;" Support For H.R. 782 "Military Retiree Appreciation Day;" Support For S. 3032 "Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act Of 2016;" The Senate/House Conference On Military Construction & VA Appropriations Bill For FY 2017 And 2018, Hr 5286/S. 2806; Support For S.3042 & H.R. 5426 "Justice For Service Members Act;" Rep. McMorris Rodgers Draft Legislation That Would, In Effect, Do Away With The VA Health Care System; Support For Amendment 4857 To HR. 2578 "Commerce, Justice,Science And Related Agencies Appropriations Act Of 2016;" S.3042, the "Justice For Service Members Act."
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART via HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Military Health Care Reform; Supporting TMC Statement To SASC Regarding Personnel And Comp. Programs; Letter of Support For S.2596, "To Amend Title 10, USC. To Permit Veterans Who Have A Service Connected, Permanent Disability Rated As Total To Travel On Military Aircraft In The Same Manner And To The Same Extent As Retired Members of The Armed Forces Entitled To Such Travel;" Letter of Support For S.2123 "The Sentencing Reform And Corrections Act 0f 2015;" Verbal Support For Amendment 3337 To S. 524, "Pain Management Best Practices; Support For S. 979/H.R.1594 "Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act;" Support For S.271 "The Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2015;" Support For HR 2894, HR 914, S.1085 Expansion of VA Caregiver Legislation;. Support For H.R. 2054 Expansion of Women Veterans Health Care Services; Support For HR 2915 Mental Health Care For Veterans; Support For S. 207/ HR 572, Veterans Access To Community Care Act of 2015; Opposing S. 357 The "Fact Act;" Support For The Following Bills: HR 742, Access To Contraception For Women Service-members And Dependents Act of 2015; S. 167/HR 203, Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention For American Veterans Act; S.469, Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2015; HR 2531, Military Spouses Achieving College Education For Survivors Act of 2015 Or Aces Act of 2015; HR 3850, Assure Act of 2015; HR 2862, Veterans Protection Enhancement Act; HR 1769, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015; HR 2863, Secure Legal Services For Veterans Act; HR 3016, Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act; HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act; HR 677, American Heroes Cola Act of 2015; HR 3234, VA Medical Center Recovery Act; HR 3423, Agent Orange Extension Act of 2015; HR 2934, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Extend The Authority of The Advisory Committee On Homeless Veterans For Five Years; HR 3491, To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; S 2022, A Bill To Amend Title 38, United States Code, To Increase The Amount of Special Pension For Medal of Honor Recipients, And For Other Purposes; HR 358, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Signed Onto A Letter From Several VSOS Regarding Priorities of Issue To Veterans And Their Families For The Remainder of The Session. Signed onto VSO Letter To Chairs And Ranking Members of Committees On Appropriation Requesting Funding of $15 Million For "Peer Reviewed Vision Trauma (PRMR-Vision) Support Letter For HR 4764 The "Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (Paws) Act of 2016" Signed Onto Tmc Letter of Support For S.2331 The "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Rights Protection Act of 2015" Commission On Care (VA Health Care System), Generally. VSO Letter Objecting To Some Of The Recommendations The Commission Is Considering To Expand Veterans Use of Public Medical Services And Elimination of The VA Health Care System As We Know It.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART via HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support For The Assure Act," HR 3850; Support HR.358 "National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act;" Support For HR 2894 "Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion For All Veterans Act;" Support For S. 2251 "Seniors and Veterans Emergency Benefit Act;" Support For S.2268, "Dust Off Crews Of The Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" Support For HR 2862 "Veterans Protection Act" And Hr 2863 "Secure Legal Services For Veterans;" Support For S 2022 And HR 3491 To Amend Title 38, USC To Increase The Amount Of Special Pension For Medal Of Honor Recipients; Support For H.R. 2915, The "Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act;" Support For H.R. 2054, A Bill To Amend Title 38, USC, To Provide For Increased Access To Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Care For Women Veterans."
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART via HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
SUPPORT HR 2862 "VETERANS PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT ACT;" SUPPORT HR 2863 "SECURE LEGAL SERVICES FOR VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE S. 357 AND H.R.526 "THE FACT ACT," (ASBESTOS PROVISIONS); OPPOSE HR 1379 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE IN APPEAL CASES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT HR 2264 "TO AMEND TITLE 10, U.S. CODE, TO ESTABLISH A SPACE-AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION PRIORITY FOR VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE A SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY RATED AS TOTAL;" SUPPORT HR 3423 "AGENT ORANGE EXTENSION ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT HR 1292 "DISABLED VETERANS COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS ACT;" SUPPORT PENDING LEGISLATIVE AGREEMENT"ON THE EXTENSION OF TAX CREDITS FOR BOTH EMPLOYERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES."
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART via HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
SUPPORT FOR S.271 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR.303 "RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.743 AND H.R. 1384, HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1594 AND S. 979 "MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSE EQUITY ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R.800 "EXPRESS APPEALS ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.1085 "MILITARY AND VETERANS CAREGIVER SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT;" ALL VETERANS ISSUES IN THE NDAA (S.1376), GENERALLY; OPPOSE CUTS TO THE MILITARY COMMISSARY PROGRAM INCLUDED IN THE DOD FY 2016 BUDGET (S.1376); EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE "MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION (MCRMC) REPORT; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 501 "THE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS N HOUSING ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT OF S.602 &H.R.1141 "GI BILL FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015; OPPOSE AMENDMENT SEC. 583 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 1735 "AWARD OF PURPLE HEART TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO WERE VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, BOMBING; SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO NDAA, HR 1735, TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES BY PAYDAY LOAN LENDERS. (REP. DUCKWORTH); SUPPORT FOR S.1117 AND H.R.2047 "ENSURING VETERANS SAFETY THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SUPPORT FOR H.R.1994 "TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OR DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPT. OF VETS AFFAIRS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OR MISCONDUCT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1769 AND S. 901 "TOXIC EXPOSURE RESEARCH ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT "SURVIVING SPOUSES BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2531 "THE MILITARY SPOUSES' ACHIEVING COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR SURVIVORS (ACES) ACT;" SUPPORT OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1735, NDAA THAT WOULD REQUIRE DOD TO DO A STUDY, RATHER THAN PILOT PROGRAM ON PRIVATIZING COMMISSARIES; SUPPORT FOR HR 2030 "REDUCING EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS DATABASE (READ) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S. 979 "TO AMEND TITLE 10. USC TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BY VETERANS' DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES;" SUPPORT OF HR 1338 "THE DIGNIFIED INTERMENT OF OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 2934 "ADVOCATING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS ACT;" OPPOSE HR 526 "FACT ACT;" OPPOSE LANGUAGE IN H.R. 1735 (NDAA) THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR MILITARY VICTIMS OF THE OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING IN 1995; RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE NDAA FOR 2015 (HR 1735).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART via HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
SUPPORT FOR HR 333 "DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT;" SUPPORT FOR HR 303 "THE RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT;" OPPOSE H.R.526 "FURTHERING ASBESTOS CLAIMS TRANSPARENCY (FACT) ACT OF 2015;" SUPPORT FOR HR 203 "CLAY HUNT SUICIDE ACT (SAV); SUPPORT FOR HR 454 "MILITARY RETIREE SURVIVOR COMFORT ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.471 "WOMEN VETERANS ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF "IMPACT AID" (TITLE VIII, SECTION 8002 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT; SUPPORT FOR H.R.1384 "HONOR AMERICA'S GUARD-RESERVE ACT;" SUPPORT FOR S.185 "PROMISE FOR ANTIBILTICS AND THERAPEUTICS FOR HEALTH (PATH) ACT;" SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1594, "TO AMEND TITLE 10, UNITED STATES CODE, TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SURVIVOR ANNUITIES UNDER THE SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN FOR MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSES TO OFFSET THE RECEIPT OF VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION;" SUPPORT FOR HR 1399 "VETERANS EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT ACT;" SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEES REPORT ON MILITARY COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART via HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See Next Page For ListingFY 2015 National Defense Autorization Legislation, H.R. 4435 And S. 2410; HR 3742, "Antibiotic Development To Advance Patient Treatment Act (ADAPT); S.932, "Putting Veterans Funding First Act;" S.1999 "Servicemenbers Civil Relief Act Rights Protection Act Of 2014;" Advanced Funding For All Va Programs; Army Policies To Let Officers Who Are Former Enlisted Personnel Retire As Officer Rank/Pay.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART via HERSHEL GOBER & ASSOCIATES INC.
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
See Next Page For ListingSupport For HR 3867 National Purple Heart Hall Of Honor Commemorative Coin Act; Urging Action To Free Marine Andrew Tahmooressi From Mexico Confinement Facility; Urging Action To Pass Legislation For Vets That Was Not Included In P.L. 113-146, Veterans Access, Choice And Accountability Act; Support For S.1593 & S.1999, The SCRA Enhancement And Improvement Act Of 2013.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
See Next Page For ListingSupport For HR 3867 National Purple Heart Hall Of Honor Commemorative Coin Act; Urging Action To Free Marine Andrew Tahmooressi From Mexico Confinement Facility; Urging Action To Pass Legislation For Vets That Was Not Included In P.L. 113-146, Veterans Access, Choice And Accountability Act; Support For S.1593 & S.1999, The SCRA Enhancement And Improvement Act Of 2013.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Testimony Before House Armed Services Personnel Sub-Cmte Regarding Military Personnel, Compensation, Heath Care Issues; Support Of H.R. 4446, The Dignified Interment Of Our Veterans Act Of 2014; Support For S. 2243, The Military And Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act; Support For H.R. 4559, A Bill To Amend The IRS Code Of 1986 To Extend The Time Period For Contributing Military Death Gratuities To Roth IRAs And Coverdell Education Savings Accounts; Support For H.R. 1726, To Award A Congressional Gold Medal The 65th Infantry Regiment, Known As The Borinqueneers; Support For H.R. 4741, Surviving Spouses Benefit Improvement Act Of 2014; Support For S. 2450, The Veterans Access To Care Through Choice Accountability And Transparency Act Of 2014; Urging Senate To Insert Language Into National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), S.2294 For Colorectal Blood Test Support S. 2450 Veterans Access To Care Through Choice, Accountability And Transparency Act Of 2014 Requesting The President Use Influence To Free Marine Andrew Tahmooressi From Mexican Jail/Prison Urging Secretary of Defense To Make Wise Decisions Regarding The Yet Un-passed Section 1129(a) In the NDAA, HR 4435, Regarding Award Of The Purple Heart Medal For Non-Combat Deaths Or Wounds.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
See Next Page For ListingConcern About Tricares Non-Coverage Of Mopath Laboratorty Test Oppose Cola Provision In The Bipartisan Budget Act Of 2013; Support For S.1950, The Comprehensive Veterans Health And Benefits And Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act Of 2014; ( Later Reintroduced As S. 1982 With Same Title); Oppose The Award Of The Ph Medal To Ft. Hood Victims; Support For S.1999, The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Rights Protection Act Of 2014; Support For S. 1963, A Bill To Repeal Section 403 Of The Bipartison Budget Act Of 2013; Support For H.R. 3790, To Repeal The Annual Adjustment Of Retired Pay And Retainer Pay Amounts Of Retired Members Of The Armed Forces Under Age 62; Support For H.R. 357, Gi Bill Tuition Fairness Act Of 2014; Support For S. 1993, Veterans Care Financial Protection Act Of 2014; Support For H.R. 4102, To Amend Title 38, Usc, To Clarify That The Estate Of A Deceased Veteran May Receive Certain Accrued Benefits Upon The Death Of The Veteran And For Other Purposes; Military Personnel, Compensation And Healthcare Matters. Supporting Va Claims Improvement, H.R.357 The Gi Bill Tuition Fairness Act Of 2013, Tbi,Pts, Women Veterans Health Care Improvements, Support S.1982,S.932, Hr 813 Advanced Funding For All Va Programs, Support For S.851 The Caregivers Expansion And Improvement Act Ot 2013. Support For H.R.32 Elimination Of The Sbp/Dic Offset. Support For S. 234 & Hr 303 Elimination Of The Disabled Veterans Tax; Improving Va Claims Processing; Support For Tbi And Ptsd; Women Healt Care Improvement; Advanced Funding For All Va Programs - S.1982, S932 & Hr 813; S.851,Caregiver Expansion And Improvement Act Of 2013.
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See Next Page For ListingGovernment Shutdown, Generally; Support For Hr 3310, The Annuity Safety And Security Under Reasonable Enforcement Act (ASSURE); Support For Section 733 Of Hr 1960 (Defense Authorization) Regarding Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI; Support S.1573, To Amend Title 38 To Provide For The Payment Of Temporary Compensation To A Surviving Spouse Of A Veteran Upon The Death Of The Veteran; Support For S.932/Hr 813, Putting Veterans Funding First Act; Urging Usps To Continue Issuing The Purple Heart Stamp; Support For S. 1591, The Hire A Hero Act Of 2013; Opposing 1 Percent Reduction In Cola For Military Retirees Included In The Bipartisan Budget Act Of 2013, H.J.Res 59.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
See Next Page For ListingS.1039, Spouses Of Heroes Education Act (TMC Letter); H.R. 318, Department Of Veterans Affairs Budget Planning Reform Act of 2013; H.R. 1288, World War II Merchant Mariner Service Act; H.R. 3045, To Amend Title 10, USC, To Ensure That The Secretary Of Defense Provides Each Member of The Armed Forces, Before The Member Separates From The Armed Forces, With An Electronic Copy of The Medical Records Of The Member And A Physical Examination; Support For Section 552 of S. 1197, FY 2014, National Defense Authorization Act Addressing Military Sexual Assault; Urging All Efforts To Obtain Release of Prisoner of War, Bowe Bergdahl, Captured In Afghanistan.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
See Next Page For ListingSECRETARY OF DEFENSE DECISION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE DISTINGUISHED WARFARE MEDAL; MILITARY PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION AND HEALTHCARE MATTERS, GENERALLY; H.R. 1209, THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL FOR DOOLITTLE TOKYO RAIDERS; H.R. 333, THE DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT; H.R. 1725 VETERANS MENTAL HEALTH ACCESSIBILITY AC;T S. 734, A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 10, USC, TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR REDUCTION OF SBP ANNUITIES UNDER THE SBP BY VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION; H.R. 1620, THE MILITARY SPOUSE JOB CONTINUITY ACT OF 2013; H.R. 1770 TO AMEND TITLE 10, USC, TO ELIMINATE THE DIFFERENT TREATMENT UNDER THE SBP ACCORDED MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS WHO DIE FROM AN INJURY OR ILLNESS INCURRED OR AGGRAVATED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, DURING INACTIVE-DUTY TRAINING, COMPARED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY; S. 325, TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AGEFOR CHILDREN ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAL CARE UNDER THE CHAMPVA PROGRAM; H.R. 1726, CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL FOR THE 65TH INFANTRY REGIMENT; H.R. 2540. TO AMEND TITLE 38. USC TO IMPROVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO HIRE PSYCHIATRISTS.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
See Next Page For ListingSanders amendment regarding Opposition the chained CPI included in Senate Con. Res. 8 The Budget Resolution HR 32 Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act HR 303 Retired Pay Restoration Act HR 333 Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act HR 357 GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013 S. 210 and HR 259 Stolen Valor Act of 2013 HR 381 To authorize a wall of Remembrance as part of the Korean War Veterans Memorial S. 470/HR 833 Require DOD to reconsider The precedence of the Distinguished Warfare Medal Request to the President to re-consideration of the order of Precedence for the Distinguished Warfare Medal SenateSupport for Lautenberg Amendment to Senate Con. Res. 8, "The Budget Resolution" for FY 2014 Funding S. 614 continue the tuition Assistance program for members of the military Through FY 2013; No Legislation Yet, But Advocated For Full Support of: Continued emphasis on TBI Continued emphasis on PTSD Continued emphasis on VA claims backlog Full funding for JPAC (MIAs) Full funding for VHA Veterans employment Oppose significant increases in TRICARE fees SDVOSB and VOSB to increase veteran owned business to gain more share of government contracts VA/DOD to scontinue the seamless medical records project that has been delayed Support for Peer reviewed Vision Trauma Program Research
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See Next Page For Listing Veterans provisions contained in the National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 4310 and S.3254; Support of SEC. 2865 OF H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act; Opposed Chained CPI.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
See Next Page For Listing SUPPORT FOR H.R. 6291 THE VIETNAM VETERANS DONOR ACKNOWLEGDMENT ACT OF 2012; SUPPORT FOR S.3372 MILITARY SERVICE INTEGRITY ACT OF 2012; SUPPORT FOR S. 3234,TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR CONTRIBUTING MILITARY DEATH GRATUITIES TO ROTH IRAs AND COVERDELL EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1775 STOLEN VALOR ACT OF 2012; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 2600 THE THE NATIONAL PEDIATRIC ACQUIRED BRAIN INJUR PLAN; OPPOSITION TO HR 6590 THE MORRIS SOSKIL PATH TO THE PURPLE HEART.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
See Next Page For Listing Support for S.2259, Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Act of 2012; Support of HR 3895 Protect VA Healthcare Act of 2012; Support for S. 2299 Service members Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012; Support for H.R. 4169/S. 2320 The Remembering Americas Forgotten Veterans Cemetery Act of 2012; Support for H.R. 4329 Disabled Military Child Protection Act of 2012; DOD Sequestration Issue; Oppose Section 308 of H.R. 2146, Digital Accountability and Transparency Actand Title V of S.1789 Century Postal Service Act of 2012; Support for S. 3203,Military Health Care Protection Act of 2012 Support for S. 3201 The Dignified Burial of Veterans Act of 2012; Support for H.R. 5653 Make our Veterans Smile Act of 2012; Support for HR 3337 Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011; Support for S. 3179,Servicemembers Housing Protection Act of 2012; Support for H.R. 5044 Andrew P. Carpenter Tax Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
See Next Page For Listing Support for H.R. 3895, to amend the Balanced budget and emergency deficit Control act of 1985 to clarify that all Veterans programs are exempt from Sequestration"; Supporting increased funding for Vision Research of $10 million in FY 2013 Appropriations Bill; Support S. 2084, to require the Secretary Of Transportation to establish accelerated Licensing procedures to assist veterans to Acquire commercial drivers license, and for Other purposes; HR 2600 National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan Act of 2011; Military Personnel issues excluding health care; TRICARE/Health issues; TBI, PTSD, VA Claims backlog; Elimination of SBP/DIC offset; Full funding for JPAC (MIA accounting); VHA funding, concurrent receipt Of military retirement and VA compensation, veterans employment, TRICARE/MEDICARE, Service Disabled Vet Owned Small Businesses And Vet Owned Small Businesses; Sen. Graham draft Remarks re: TRICARE Increases; H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act; Urging repeal of Section 707 (TRICARE) of the 2007 National Defense Authorization Act (PL 109-364).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See Next Page For Listing Input to the "Super Committee's" members regarding military service as it affects The Committees actions; Military retirement, generally; H. Res. 441, Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives that further reductions to the core National Security Funding will cause significant harm to United States Interests; Support for Rep. Poseys Veterans Employment Pledge; Letter to debt Super Committee about Protecting Veterans entitlements; Support for S. 1852 Spouses of Heroes Education Act; Urging all members of the Senate to vote against Senate Amendment 1230 (To modify the annual adjustment in enrollment fees for TRICARE Prime) to the FY 2012 Nat. Defense Authorization Act, S. 1867; H.R. 1540, FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, veterans provisions; Oppose House Provision Section 662 of H.R. 1540, FY 2012 "National Defense Authorization Act."
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
See Next Page For Listing S. 277 Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2011; H. R. 2433 The Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011; H.R. 2443 The Tax Credit to Hire Veterans Act of 2011;" Consolidation of the PXs & Commissary System and elimination of federal subsidy; Consolidation of the Military Resale System and elimination of the federal subsidy for the Defense Commissary Agency; H.R. 1941 Hiring Heroes Act of 2011; DoDs plan to change POW/MIA Program; HR 2182 Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2011; S. 1359 Honoring Service Through National Park Access Act; HR 2683 The Heal Act; HR 2826 Combat Veterans Back To Work Act of 2011; S. 277, Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2011;" TMC letter urging change to H.R. 2886 Shield Act of 2011; S. 110 / H.R. 860, Promoting Donations of Qualified Vehicles Act of 2011.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
See Next Page For Listing SUPPORT FOR H.R. 111 ESTABLISHING A SELECT COMMITTEE ON POW AND MIA AFFAIRS; SUPPORT OF H.R. 814 MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT ACT OF 2011; SUPPORT OF S. 696 TO AMEND TITLE 38, USC, TO TREAT VET CENTERS AS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FACILITIES FOR PURPOSES OF PAYMENTS OF ALLOWANCES FOR BENEFICIARY TRAVEL TO DEPARTMENT FACILITIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1092 MILITARY RETIREES HEALTH CARE PROTECTION ACT; SUPPORT FOR S. 582, SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2011; SUPPORT FOR S. 815, SANCTITY OF ETERNAL REST FOR VETERANS ACT OF 2011; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 1263, TO AMEND THE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT TO PROVIDE SURVIVING SPOUSES WITH CERTAIN PROTECTINS RELATING TO MORTGAGES AND MORTGATE FORECLOSURES; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 535 MILITARY FAMILIES FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS ACT; URGING AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2847 HIRING INCENTIVE TO RESTORE EMPLOYMENT ACT TO EMPHASIZE HIRING OF VETERANS; SUPPORTING FUNDING IN 2012 BUDGET FOR CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS (CDMRP) FOR MS RESEARCH; SUPPORT FOR H. R. 1283 AND s. 866 RESERVE RETIREMENT DEPLOYMENT CREDIT CORRECTION ACT; SUPPORT FOR S. 697, THE MILITARY SPOUSE JOB CONTINUITY ACT; SUPPORT FOR S. 491 AND HR 1025 HONOR AMERICAS GUARD-RESERVE RETIREES ACT, 2011; SUPPORT FOR CHANGES TO P.L. 111-377 THEPOST 9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2010; SUPPORT FOR S. 1017 DISABLED VETERAN CAREGIVER HOUSING ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2011; SUPPORT FOR H.R. 452 MEDICARE DECISIONS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2011; REQUESTING THAT LEGISLATION BE INTRODUCED TO MAINTAIN CLARK VETERANS CEMETERY IN THE PHILIPPINES; URGING CHANGES TO 31 CFR PART 212 TO INCLUDE OTHER DEPTS MILITARY RETIRED PAY AS EXEMPT FROM GARNISHMENT ORDERS; SUPPORT FOR SEC. 573 OF NDAA PROTECTION OF CHILD CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS FOR PARENTS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES; REQUESTING THAT AN APPEAL FILED REGARDING TRICARE BE EXPEDIENTED BY THE LABOR DEPARTMENT;
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
See Next Page For Listing H.R. 924, JOBS FOR VETERANS ACT OF 2011; S. 582 SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2011; H.R. 178, MILITARY SURVIVING SPOUSES EQUITY ACT; H.R. 1046, HONOR THE WISH ACT; H.R. 15, AMENDING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO REQUIRE THAT GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS BE CONSIDERED AS STAND-ALONE MEASURES; H.R. 535, THE MILITARY FAMILIES FINANCIAL PREPAREDNESS ACT; H.R. 333, THE DISABLED VETERANS TAX TERMINATION ACT; S. 387/H.R. 791, TO AMEND TITLE 37, USC TO PROVIDE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; SUPPORT FOR THE PASSING OF THE 2011 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS LEGISLATION H.R. 687, MILITARY SPOUSES EMPLOYMENT ACT; H.R. 4947, RESERVE RETIREMENT DEPLOYMENT CREDIT CORRECTION ACT; S. 146/H.R. 865, THE VETERAN EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION ACT OF 2011; H.R. 1110, TO AMEND TITLE 37, USC TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM MONTHLY RATE FOR THE MILITARY SPECIAL PAY KNOWN AS HOSTILE FIRE PAY; H.R. 1154, VETERANS EQUAL TREATMENT FOR SERVICE DOGS ACT; S. 325/H.R. 948 EMBEDDED MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS FOR RESERVES ACT OF 2011.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See Next Page For Listing Protesting budget cuts for home healthcare; Urging continuation of the monthly Force Health Protection briefings; Urging support of S. 3846 the Extended TRICARE Act; Supporting passage of S. 3454 FY 2011 Defense Authorization Act; Urging that provisions for veterans and survivors of veterans be included in the FY 2011 Defense Authorization. Act (S.3454).
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), President of the U.S., SENATE
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
See Next Page For Listing HR 3962/PL 111-192, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief act of 2010. S. 3454 Defense Authorization Act of 2011 urging support of concurrent receipt of military retired pay and VA compensation. S.3334 Children of Fallen Warriors AMT Relief Act supporting amendments that would alleviate a punitive tax burden affecting some surviving military families. HR 6123 Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services Act of 2010. HR4923/3201 Tricare Deemed Dependent Coverage Extension Act HR 5928, Veterans Disability Claims Efficiency Act of 2010 HR 3787, The Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act. HR 6227/S. 3846 The Extended TRICARE Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
See Next Page For Listing S.3234 Veteran Employment Assistance Act of 2010 H.R. 5049 Military Families Financial Preparedness Act Support for Sen. Brownback amendment to H.R. 3126, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 H.R.466 Wounded Veterans Job Security Act H.R. 4947 Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act Support for adding funding for Multiple Sclerosis Research To Department of Defense Appropriation Act 2011 H.R. 3787 Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act HR 3813/ S. 3171 Veterans Training Act Worked for legisltation that would end The dollar for dollar off-set for Military Retirement and VA Disability compensation. S. 3334 Children of Fallen Warriors AMT Relief Act S. 3517 The Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2010
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
See Next Page For Listing Signed onto The Military Coalitions(TMC) Testimony before the Armed Services Personnel Sub-Committee regarding numerous issues affecting members of the Armed Services and their families. No specific bill numbers; Signed onto TMC letters to members of House/Senate in support of S. 1963 The Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009 and H.R.3155, H.R.1211, H.R.1293, and H.R. 2770. Also sent a separate letter from MOPH in support of H.R. 1963; Letter & Testimony before Joint Senate/House Veterans Affairs Committees in support of H.R.4403 SPACE-A Travel Act of 2009; Letter & Testimony before joint Senate/House Veterans Affairs Committees in support of H. R. 731 Jennys Law Worked go gain support for the Issues that were included in testimony before the Joint Senate/House Veterans Committees on March 4, 2010: 1) Requesting that Congress continue to urge VA to improve the timelessness and accuracy of the VA Claims System. No specific legislation; 2) Urging Congress to continue to urge DOD/VA to increase the support of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Support S. 1963 Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009; 3) Support for H.R. 775 Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act and S. 535 To amend Title 10, U.S. Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of Survivor Annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation; 4) Support for S. 546 Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2009 and H.R. 333 Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act; 5) Support for S. 572 Perpetual Purple Heart Stamp Act and H.R. 1305 To Provide for the issuance of a forever stamp to honor the sacrifices of the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart; 6) MOPH would support legislation that would authorize payment of health insurance premiums for TRICARE supplements and TRICARE dental plan on a pre-tax basis (No current legislative vehicle); 7) Support for H. R. 4241 To amend Chapter 17, Title 38 U.S. Code to allow for increased flexibility in payments for state veteran homes; 8) Support for any legislation that would link the COLA for recipients of the VA Compensation and Pensions programs to the COLA increases for Federal Employees (No current legislation introduced); 9) Support for amending Public Law 106-117 which was the Millennium Health Care and Benefits Act of 2000 to provide priority to combat wounded veterans in VA extended care facilities (No current legislation introduced); 10) Support for an amendment to Public Law 109-461 that would expand the VA acquisition market for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Veteran Owned Business to include purchases made utilizing the Federal Supply Schedule (No current legislation introduced); 11) Support for H.R. 4045 Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act of 2009; 12) Support for H.R. 3365 Medicare Reimbursement Act of 2009; 13) Support for H.R. 666 Military Valor Roll of Honor Act; 14) Support for H.R. 1633 Honor the Wish Act; 15) Support for H.R. 731 Jennys Law; 16) Support for H.R. 3943 and S. 1932 Post 9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act; 17) Support SJR 15 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States and HJR 47 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. 18) Support H.R. 4403 Space-A Travel Act of 2009; 19) Support S.66 Travel on Military Aircraft of certain disabled former members of the Armed Forces; 20) Support for SCR 36 and HCR 168 National Purple Heart Recognition Day; 21) Signed onto a letter of support from The Military Coalition to Senator Lincoln for H.R. 613 The Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act; 22) Renewed support to Rep. King (NY) for H. Res. 111 establishing a select committee on POW and MIA Affairs; 23) TMC letter to DOD urging improvements in the Physical Disability Board of Review outreach procedures; 24) Letter to Rep. Filner and Buyer supporting changes to the VA Benefits Claim System; 25) Supported TMC letter to Rep Walter Jones thanking him for initiating a discharge petition (111-10) concerning HR 775, The Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act.
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See Next Page For Listing H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, Support Amendment to protect veterans who use VA Health System; S. 801, The Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009, Support; S. 252, Veterans Health Care Authorizations Act of 2009, Support; H.R.3787, Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act, Support; S.1963, The Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009, Support; HR 4042/S.2748 Small Business and Military Family Assistance Act of 2009, Support; HR 3996 The Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009, Oppose language in the BILL that would/could cost non-profit credit unions large sums of money; Urging changes to P.L 106-50, Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999 and Part 19 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations to be more favorable to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs); S.1932/H.R.3943, Post 9-11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act, Support; H.R. 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, Support; Section 705, HR2647 (NDAA) urging that the provision be expeditiously implemented (TMC letter); PL 111-84, Title VII Section 705, The FY 2010 NDAA, urging that the provision for Gray Area retirees be implemented expeditiously (NMVA letter); Affordable Health Care Bills, HR 3200, HR 3962, HR 3590, urging that Congress oppose the importation of medicines from countries that do not meet the standards set by the US. (NMVA letter); S. 1407/HR 3082, FY 2010 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, provisions related to supporting homeless veterans housing at excess VA facilities and supporting expansion of the Homeowners Assistance Program; Lobby to request a hearing on Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act of 1982; Supporting language in H.R. 3155 to be included in S. 1963 caregiver assistance and resource enhancement act; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Reform. Urging that TRICARE and VA Health Care be protected from any excise tax on health care programs.
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
See Next Page For Listing HR 3365, MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT ACT OF 2009, provisions related to veterans care; HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, oppose certain provisions that do not protect Veteran health care benefits; Oppose Rep. Kapturs plan for Toledo CBOC; S. 1160, Homes for Heroes Act of 2009, all provisions; S. 831, National Guard and Reserve Retired Pay Equity Act of 2009; all provisions; S.1106, Selected Reserve Continuum of Care Act, all provisions; Oppose GAO decision on Hub Zone program of SBA because of harm to veterans business owners; S. 944, Wounded Warrior Transition Assistance Act of 2009, all provisions; S.1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, support amendment 1515 to S. 1390 which would eliminate SBP/DIC off-set; Supporting increased Rural Healthcare access; HR 2398, Service Members First-Time Homebuyer Relief Act of 2009, all provisions; HR 3507, To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the rates of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; S.Con.Res. 36/H. Con. Res 168, A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day," all provisions; HR 3435, Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program, Amendment 2304, Cash for Clunkers Program; FY 2010 Nat. Def. Auth. Bill: Supporting provisions in the Senate legislation before the conference committee and expressing concerns about some of the provisions in H.R. 2346, Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes and S. 1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010; HR 1633 Honor the WISH act, all provisions; HJR 47, HJR 8 and SJR 15, the Citizens Flag Committee for a Constitutional Amendment to authorize Congress to the prohibit the physical desecration of the American Flag;. Garner Support for USPHS and NOAA having the authority to transfer their benefits to their spouses and dependent children under the Post 9-11 GI Bill; Support for such amendments to the Post 9-11 GI Bill; S. 252, Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009, all provisions. Garner support for amendment to "Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33, 38 USC" that would permit the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service (USPHS) and NOAA officers to transfer their Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits to eligible family members; HR 2647/ S. 1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, requesting improvements to the provisions relating to veterans issues; H. R. 731, "Jenny's Law;" all provisions Work on support for HR 3287, To amend the IRS Code of 1986 to provide relief with respect to the children of members of the Armed Forces of the US who die as a result of service in a combat zone; H.R. 3590 "Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009," all provisions HR 2254 "Agent Orange Equity Act," all provisions; Garner Support for "Ensure our Troops can vote" as amendment to S. 1390/HR 2647 National Defense Authorization Act of 2010. Work to gain suppor tfor amendment to HR 1016 "a bill to amend title 38, USC, to provide advanced appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes".
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
See Next Page For Listing Support for S.Amdt. 742, Advanced funding for VHA; Advocate against TRICARE fee increase for next fiscal year in Presidents budget; Garnered support for advanced Appropriations for VA Health Care; H.R.270-The TRICARE Continuity of Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2009, all provisions; H.R. 1701 PTSD/TBI Guaranteed Review for Heroes Act; H.R. 111 Establish a select committee on POW/MIA Affairs; H.R. 1313 Troops to Teacher Improvement Act of 2009, all provisions; Support for MS research under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) by the DOD; Support for H.R. 775 and S. 535- A bill to amend Title 10 of the US Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Program by Veterans Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, and for other purposes; Support for H.R. 1016, Veterans Health Care Reform and Transparency Act of 2009, all provisions; Supporting S. 831- National Guard and Reserve Retired Pay Equity Act for 2009; H.R. 2243- Surviving Spouses Benefit Improvement Act of 2009; Supporting H.R. 613 - The Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act; H.R. 2254- Agent Orange Equity Act of 2009; HR 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act; HR 293 - Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Act of 2009; HR 1026 - Fairness for Military Recruiters Act; Appropriations in FY10 DOD Appropriations to fund P.L. 110-181, Vision Center of Excellence, (passed in 110 Congress without funding) (Funding urged for 2010 Defense Appropriations Act); HR 108 & HR 1818, Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store Benefits Act , all provisions Support for Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act (USFSPA) , all provisions; S.669 - Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, all provisions; HR 2562- Service Members Home Ownership Act of 2009, all provisions; HR 1809 - To amend title 10, USC, to expand the geographical coverage of TRICARE Prime to include Puerto Rico and Guam, all provisions; Support to keep Military and VA health care systems as unique programs and not include them into a national health care system; Support for funding for migraine and posttraumatic headache in veterans be funded in the DOD appropriations budget. HR 1016, The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act, all provisions; Support for HR 731 Jennys Law, all provisions.
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
See Next Page For Listing H.R. 1428, To amend title 38, US Code, to direct the Secretary of Dept of Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson disease, all provisions H.R. 347. To grant the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442 Regimental Combat Team, US Army, in recognition of their dedicated service in WW2, all provisions H.R. 1701, PTSD/TBI Guaranteed Review for Heroes Act, all provisions H.R. 22, Support for Rule XXI for the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause (Stand alone requirement for military construction and veterans affairs appropriations) S. 644, National Guard and Reserve Retired Pay Equity Act of 2009, all provisions S. 476, Care Affordability for Military Families Act, all provisions H.R. 667, Heroes at Home Act of 2009, all provisions S. 423/H.R. 1016, Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 303, Retired Pay Restoration Act, all provisions H.R. 333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act, all provisions H.R. 775, Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act, all provisions S. 535, A Bill to amend Title 10, US Code, to repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans Dependent Indemnity Compensation, and for other purposes, all provisions S. 572, Perpetual Purple Heart Stamp, all provisions H.R. 1305, Perpetual Purple Heart Stamp, all provisions H.R. 666, Support Military Valor of Honor Act, all provisions H.R. 270, TRICARE Continuity of coverage for National Guard and Reserve families act of 2009, all provisions S. 263, Service members access to justice act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 1474, Support Service members access to justice act of 2009, all provisions Support for new VA hospitals and the Administration's VA stimu lus package Issues related to the implementation of the Post 9-11 GI Bill; Veterans issues related to Rural Health Care Support for Veterans Independent Budget Support of funding and construction of a building for the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Support to amend the Post 9-ll GI Bill to include NOAA and US Public Health Service members. Oppose plan to bail out other credit union institutions because it would hurt the military credit unions Support for USPS to issue the Purple Heart stamp as a Forever Stamp like the Liberty Bell Stamp. Lobbied against the proposal for the VA to bill third party insurance companies for the treatment, in VA hospitals Support to expedite the building of the new VA Medical Centers in Denver, CO, Louisville, KY and New Orleans, LA
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
See Next Page For Listing HR 5868 - The Caleb Martin - Travis Dodson Wounded Warrior Retention Act, all provisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
See Next Page For Listing S. 3527, Veterans Health Care Reform Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 6939, To Amend Title 38, US Code, to provide two fiscal years budget authority for certain medical care accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes, all provisions S. 3406/H.R. 3195, ADA Amendments Act of 2008, all provisions S. 3001, National Defense Auth. Act of 2009, all provisions H.R. 111, Establishing a Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs, all provisions H.R. 6287, Veterans Travel Equity Act of 2008, all provisions H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for patients and providers act of 2008, all provisions
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
See Next Page For Listing H.R. 1119 Purple Heart Family Equity Act of 2007; H.R. 343 Military Retirees Health Care Act of 2007; H.R. 1224 Keeping Faith With The Greatest Generation Military Retirees Act; H.R. 2303/H.R. 1390 Perpetual Purple Heart Stamp; S. 22 Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007; H.R. 5441- To Amend Title 10, USC, to Extend The Special Survivor Indemnity Allowance To Survivors 0f Certain Members Of The Armed Forces Who Die On Active Duty; S. 935/H.R. 1927 To Repeal The Requirement For Reduction Of Survivors Annuities Under The SBP By Veterans DIC, and for other purposes; H.R. 1589 Military Surviving Spouse Equity Act; H.R. 2642 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, provisions related to the GI Bill; S. 3167-Amendment To Title 38, USC, To Clarify The Conditions Under Which Veterans, Their Surviving Spouses and Their Children May Be Treated As Adjudicated Mentally Incompetent For Certain Purposes; H.R. 2721- To Require the Secretary of The VA To Develop and the Secretary of DOD To Distribute To Members of the Armed Forces Upon Their Discharge Or Release From Active Duty, Information in a Compact Disk Read-Only Memory Format That Lists and Explains The Health, Education, and Other Benefits For Which Veterans Are Eligible Under the Laws Administered By The Secretary of Veterans Affairs; S.1315-Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007; H.R. 1472 Disabled Veterans Fairness Act; H.R. 5564 Jenny's Law; H.R. 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008, AMDT 4979 and related sections relating to The GI Bill For the 21st Century; H.R. 6185 Tricare Continuity of Coverage For National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2008; H.R. 5797 Roth TSP Act of 2008; H.R. 5868- Caleb Martin - Travis Dodson Wounded Warrior Retention Act; H.R. 5825 The Hubbard Act; S.J.R. 40 Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States To Authorize Congress And States To Prohibit The Act of Desecration Of The Flag Of The United States; HJ.R. 12 Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution of the United States To Authorize Congress To Prohibit The Physical Desecration of the Flag of The United States; H.R. 5595 Make Our Veterans Smile Act of 2007; S. 2825 Veterans' Compensation Equity Act of 2008; H.R. 3195 ADA Amendments Act of 2008; S. 1881 Americans With Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007; S.2639/H.R. 2514 Assured Funding For Veterans' Health Care Act; S. 2825 Veterans' Compensation Equity Act of 2008; H.R. 5509 Noble Warriors Act; S. 2674 America's Wounded Warriors Act; H.R. 579 Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act; DOD Policy: Oppose any attempt to award the Purple Heart Medal to those with PTSD or Mental Illness.
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H. R. 2514 Assured funding for Veterans Health Care Act H. R. 2303/S. 1390 Perpetual Purple Heart Stamp Act H.R.1436 and S. 439 Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2007 HJR 12 Amend the Constitution of the United States to prevent the desecration of the flag of the United States H.R. 963 and H.R.1472 Disabled Veterans Fairness Act" H.R. 1119 Purple Heart Family Equity Act of 2007 S. 2639 Assured Funding for Veterans Health Care Act S. 22 "Post 9-11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007" H.R. 5131 Lance Corporal Jeremy Burris Act H.R. 992 Recognize the sacrifices of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theatres of combat on behalf of the United States H.R. 559 Make Our Veterans Smile Act of 2008 S.935/H.R. 1927 To repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by Veterans Dependency and Indemnity compensation and for other purposes H.R. 3195 ADA Restoration Act of 2007 S. 1881 Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007 S. 2674 Americas Wounded Warrior Act H.R. 5509 Noble Warriors Act House" H.R. 1119 "Purple Heart Family Equity Act of 2007"
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2008 · first_quarter · RR
Veterans and related military affairs. Lobbying is prospective in nature at this time.
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2005 · mid_year · RR
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE