2013-05-08T20:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/8467 tag:opencongress.org,2013-05-08:/action/358252 2013-05-08T20:00:00Z A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing of claims for compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-05-06:/action/357919 2013-05-06T20:00:00Z A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-05-05:/action/357715 2013-05-05T20:00:00Z A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities is an important responsibility of the United States, and that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States to a dignified quality of life.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-05-05:/action/357731 2013-05-05T20:00:00Z Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities is an important responsibility of the United States, and that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States to a dignified quality of life.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-04-24:/action/356792 2013-04-24T20:00:00Z A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-04-22:/action/356259 2013-04-22T20:00:00Z A resolution commending rehabilitation counselors and supporting the goals and ideals of National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-04-16:/action/355679 2013-04-16T20:00:00Z To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to individuals for legal expenses paid with respect to establishing guardianship of a disabled individual.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-04-11:/action/355352 2013-04-11T20:00:00Z To provide for a five-year extension of the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the conduct of medical disability examinations by contract physicians.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-04-10:/action/355211 2013-04-10T20:00:00Z To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that the waiting period for disability insurance benefits shall not be applicable in the case of a recovering service member.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-04-09:/action/354915 2013-04-09T20:00:00Z To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-25:/action/354387 2013-03-25T20:00:00Z "An Act making consolidated appropriations and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013."<br /><br />March 25, 2013: Became Public Law No: 113-6. tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-25:/action/354386 2013-03-25T20:00:00Z "An Act making consolidated appropriations and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013."<br /><br />March 25, 2013: Signed by President. tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-21:/action/354362 2013-03-21T20:00:00Z "An Act making consolidated appropriations and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013."<br /><br />March 21, 2013: Presented to President. tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-20:/action/353812 2013-03-20T20:00:00Z To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces and severely injured or disabled veterans, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-20:/action/354098 2013-03-20T20:00:00Z To repeal provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act relating to health savings accounts, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-20:/action/354016 2013-03-20T20:00:00Z To amend title 38, United States Code, to specify the responsibilities of the Directors and Assistant Directors of Veterans' Employment and Training.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-20:/action/354049 2013-03-20T20:00:00Z A resolution designating March 25, 2013, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-20:/action/353932 2013-03-20T20:00:00Z A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-20:/action/354055 2013-03-20T20:00:00Z To establish a grant program to ensure that students in high-need schools have equal access to a quality education delivered by an effective, diverse workforce.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2013-03-19:/action/353712 2013-03-19T20:00:00Z A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to extend the duration of the Physical Disability Board of Review and to the expand the authority of such Board to review of the separation of members of the Armed Forces on the basis of mental condition not amounting to disability, including separation on the basis of a personality or adjustment disorder.<br /><br />