<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">
  <title>Open Congress : Senate Veterans' Affairs - Major Bill Actions</title>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/committee/atom/195_senate_veterans_affairs" rel="self"/>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/committee/show/195_senate_veterans_affairs" rel="alternate"/>
  <updated>2010-03-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
  <author>
    <name>opencongress.org</name>
  </author>
  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-01-01:/committee/195</id>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3118 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that monetary benefits paid to veterans by States and municipalities shall be excluded from consideration as income for purposes of pension benefits paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3118/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/action/256250</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that monetary benefits paid to veterans by States and municipalities shall be excluded from consideration as income for purposes of pension benefits paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3107 A bill to amend title 38 , United States Code, to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2010, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3107/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/action/255857</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to amend title 38 , United States Code, to provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2010, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.451 A resolution expressing support for designation of a &quot;Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day&quot;.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-sr451/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/action/255868</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A resolution expressing support for designation of a &quot;Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day&quot;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3082 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3082/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-05:/action/255227</id>
    <updated>2010-03-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3035 Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2010</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3035/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-24:/action/230912</id>
    <updated>2010-02-24T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to require a report on the establishment of a Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site of the Department of Veterans Affairs in the northern Rockies or Dakotas, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.238 Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-hc238/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-23:/action/230765</id>
    <updated>2010-02-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.1377 To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1377/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/action/245462</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 03, 2010: Became Public Law No: 111-137.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.1377 To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1377/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/action/230030</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 03, 2010: Became Public Law No: 111-137.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.1377 To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1377/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-01:/action/245461</id>
    <updated>2010-02-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 01, 2010: Signed by President.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.1377 To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1377/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-01:/action/229797</id>
    <updated>2010-02-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 01, 2010: Signed by President.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1377 To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1377/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/action/245460</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 20, 2010: Presented to President.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1377 To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1377/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-20:/action/228959</id>
    <updated>2010-01-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 20, 2010: Presented to President.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1377 To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1377/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/action/245458</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 18, 2009: Cleared for White House.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1377 To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1377/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/action/222026</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 18, 2009: Cleared for White House.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Enacted: S.475 Military Spouses Residency Relief Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s475/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/action/246768</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of residency, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 11, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-97.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Signed by President: S.475 Military Spouses Residency Relief Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s475/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/action/246767</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of residency, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 11, 2009: Signed by President.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>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.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s509/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/action/235867</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 11, 2009: Signed by President.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>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.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s509/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/action/235868</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 11, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-98.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Enacted: S.475 Military Spouses Residency Relief Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s475/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/action/216539</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of residency, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 11, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-97.    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bill Signed by President: S.475 Military Spouses Residency Relief Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s475/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/action/216538</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of residency, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;November 11, 2009: Signed by President.    </content>
  </entry>
</feed>
