H.R.3787 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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  • Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law. as amended by house.

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12/31/10
2010 Veteran Legislation

Also approved in September 2010 was H.R. 3787 and 5993, the SAVINGS Act of 2010. The latter ensures that beneficiaries of veterans with Group Life Insurance receive financial counseling and disclosure information when it comes to life ...

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12/14/10
The Reserve Officer: Veteran status bill fails in the Senate

The Veteran Status bill (H.R.3787) appears to have died with a wimper in the Senate. This was the bill that would have extended veteran status to Guard and Reserve members who have qualified for retirement after 20 years of service, ...

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11/09/10
Some Deserving Guardsmen Technically Denied Veterans Day Gratitude

HR 3787 would give full veteran status to anyone who served at least 20 years in the Guard or Reserves, but did not serve 180 consecutive days in a federal status. "This is about honor, not about monetary benefits," said the bill's ...

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11/09/10
Some Deserving Guardsmen Technically Denied Veterans Day Gratitude ...

H.R. 3787 would give full veteran status to anyone who served at least 20 years in the Guard or Reserves, but did not serve 180 consecutive days in a federal status. “This is about honor, not about monetary benefits,” said the bill's ...

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11/09/10
Some Deserving Guardsmen Technically Denied Veterans Day Gratitude ...

H.R. 3787 would give full veteran status to anyone who served at least 20 years in the Guard or Reserves, but did not serve 180 consecutive days in a federal status. “This is about honor, not about monetary benefits,” said the bill's ...

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10/19/10
NGAUS Legislative Alert #10-23

Immediate Action Required: Contact your Senators and ask them to expeditiously pass H.R. 3787, previously passed by the House of Representatives and now before the Senate. This bill would authorize National Guard and Reserve members ...

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10/19/10
NGAUS Legislative Alert #10-23

Immediate Action Required: Contact your Senators and ask them to expeditiously pass HR 3787, previously passed by the House of Representatives and now before the Senate. This bill would authorize National Guard and Reserve members ...

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10/18/10
Bills Passed in Congress, September 2010

Amending title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs: H.R. 3787, amended, to amend title 38, United States Code ...

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10/06/10
Veterans Bills Clear House Veterans Affairs Committee

H.R. 3787 (Rep. Walz, D-MN) authorizes veteran status for Guard and Reserve retirees who were never called up for federal active duty. Currently, these retirees don't qualify, despite having been called up extensively for Title 32 ...

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10/05/10
Assoluta Tranquillita: House Passes Bill to Grant Veteran Status ...

The bill, H.R. 3787, now moves to the Senate for consideration. A companion measure, S.1780, is awaiting a vote by the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. To see more, go to: www.tomlatham.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx? ...

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10/04/10
Military News | Headlines | veteranjournal.com

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved by voice vote a bill, HR 3787, that gives Guard and Reserve retirees the privilege of being called veterans — an honor currently denied them because the legal definition of “veteran” ...

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10/03/10
Retiree/Legislative Affairs Bulletin 2010-057 | AFSA Division 5

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved by voice vote a bill, HR 3787, that gives Guard and Reserve retirees the privilege of being called veterans–an honor currently denied them because the legal definition of “veteran” ...

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10/03/10
The WashingtonWatch.com Digest – October 4, 2010

HR 3787 To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. HR 5462 The Birth Defects Prevention, ...

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09/30/10
LATHAM BILL TO EXTEND VET STATUS TO GUARD RETIREES PASSES IN HOUSE ...

Congressman Latham joined Minnesota Congressman Tim Walz to introduce HR 3787 last year. The legislation would extend full veteran status under federal law to retired members of the Guard and Reserve. Current law does not consider Guard ...

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09/29/10
House OKs Calling More Reserve Retirees Veterans

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved by voice vote a bill, HR 3787, that gives Guard and Reserve retirees the privilege of being called veterans -- an honor currently denied them because the legal definition of "veteran" ...

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09/29/10
Friends of WDVA: HVAC: House Passes Legislation to Address Housing ...

H.R. 3787, as amended – Veteran Status for Certain Reserve Components (Walz). oking for employment. This bill would recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law. ...

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09/29/10
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today's News : Veterans Today

The Army Times (9/30, Maze, 104K) reports, “On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved by voice vote a bill, HR 3787, that gives Guard and Reserve retirees the privilege of being called veterans – an honor currently denied them ...

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09/29/10
House Veterans Panel Passes Six Benefits Bills

... or vocational rehabilitation counselor; and HR 3787, which would allow National Guard and Reserve retirees not yet receiving retired pay to officially be considered “Veterans,” although no new benefits would come with the title. ...

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09/28/10
More From Those Busy Little Bees ~

Passed House: HR 3787: To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law. Passed House by voice vote. Track this bill. ...

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09/28/10
CBO Update

http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11899; H.R. 3787, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law ...

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09/28/10
The Online Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui - Congresswoman ...

Additionally, Congresswoman Matsui voted to pass H.R. 3787, which expands eligibility for full veteran status to men or women who have served in the Army Reserves for at least 20 years, whether or not that time was spent on active duty. ...

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09/28/10
Friends of WDVA: Top Veterans & Military News: Flurry of Vets ...

H.R. 3787 would recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law (but not add any new benefits, making this a purely symbolic shift). H.R. 5993, would ensure that ...

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09/28/10
Latham Bill To Extend Vet Status to Guard Retirees Passes in House

Congressman Latham joined Minnesota Congressman Tim Walz to introduce HR 3787 last year. The legislation would extend full veteran status under federal law to retired members of the Guard and Reserve. Current law does not consider Guard ...

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09/28/10
House OKs calling more Reserve retirees vets - Army News | News ...

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved by voice vote a bill, HR 3787, that gives Guard and Reserve retirees the privilege of being called veterans — an honor currently denied them because the legal definition of “veteran” ...

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09/28/10
Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today's News : Veterans Today

... which “would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the home page of the Department of Veterans Affairs website a hyperlink to the VetSuccess website,” H.R. 3787, which “would recognize the service in the reserve ...

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09/28/10
Congressional Budget Office « Point/Counterpoint

http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=11899; H.R. 3787, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law ...

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09/27/10
Daily Kos: Today in Congress

Stearns - Veterans' Affairs); H.R. 3787 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Rep. ...

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09/27/10
Permalink - Congress Matters ::

Stearns - Veterans' Affairs); H.R. 3787 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Rep. ...

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09/27/10
Permalink - Congress Matters ::

Stearns - Veterans' Affairs); H.R. 3787 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Rep. ...

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09/27/10
Today in Congress | USA Daily News

Stearns – Veterans' Affairs) H.R. 3787 – To amend title 38, United States Code, to deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Rep. ...

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