Open Congress : House Veterans' Affairs - Major Bill Actions

Bill Introduced: H.R.4121 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the appeals process of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits, and for other purposes.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the appeals process of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4150 To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Big Spring, Texas, as the George H. O'Brien, Jr., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Big Spring, Texas, as the George H. O'Brien, Jr., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.916 Recognizing the significant contributions of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment to the veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

2009-11-18T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the significant contributions of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment to the veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4088 Fort Hood Families Benefits Protection Act

2009-11-17T00:00:00Z

To ensure that the members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense who were killed or wounded in the shootings at Fort Hood are treated in the same manner as members who are killed or wounded in combat zones or civilian employees who are killed or wounded in a terrorist attack or while serving with the Armed Forces in a contingency operation.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4073 Rural Veterans Reimbursement Act

2009-11-16T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the payments to certain veterans for certain travel expenses.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4079 To amend title 38, United States Code, to temporarily remove the requirement for employers to increase wages for veterans enrolled in on-the-job training programs.

2009-11-16T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to temporarily remove the requirement for employers to increase wages for veterans enrolled in on-the-job training programs.

Bill Signed by President: S.509 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.

November 11, 2009: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: S.509 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.

November 11, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-98.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4064 To make certain improvements in the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

To make certain improvements in the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4062 Veterans' Health and Radiation Safety Act

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the administration of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4048 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the provision of traumatic brain injury care in rural areas.

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the provision of traumatic brain injury care in rural areas.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4041 To authorize certain improvements in the Federal Recovery Coordinator Program, and for other purposes.

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

To authorize certain improvements in the Federal Recovery Coordinator Program, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4044 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to restore plot allowance eligibility for veterans of any war and to restore the headstone or marker allowance for eligible persons.

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to restore plot allowance eligibility for veterans of any war and to restore the headstone or marker allowance for eligible persons.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4045 Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act of 2009

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial benefits for veterans, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4028 Rural Veterans Services Outreach and Training Act

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve services for veterans residing in rural areas.

Bill Sent To President: S.509 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.

November 04, 2009: Presented to President.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3998 Compensation for Combat Veterans Act

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the service treatable as service engaged in combat with the enemy for utilization of non-official evidence for proof of service-connection in a combat-related disease or injury.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4006 Rural, American Indian Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for Indian veterans health care coordinators, and for other purposes.

Bill Sent To President: S.509 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.

2009-11-02T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.

November 02, 2009: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3976 Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2009

2009-10-29T00:00:00Z

To extend certain expiring provisions providing enhanced protections for servicemembers relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosure.