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501. BILL
     501. H.R.3618 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Disabled Veterans Automobile Allowance Improvement Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 04/01/1998) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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502. 501. H.R.3618 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Disabled Veterans Automobile Allowance Improvement Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 04/01/1998) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/13/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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503. BILL
     502. H.R.3603 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 03/31/1998) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-490 Latest Action: 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1998-04-22 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-490. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1998-05-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
504. 502. H.R.3603 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 1999, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 03/31/1998) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-490 Latest Action: 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1998-04-22 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-490. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1998-05-19 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
505. BILL
     503. H.R.3571 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend through December 31, 2001, the period for the provision of priority health care to Persian Gulf War veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/27/1998) Cosponsors: (33) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/30/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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506. 503. H.R.3571 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend through December 31, 2001, the period for the provision of priority health care to Persian Gulf War veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/27/1998) Cosponsors: (33) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/30/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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507. BILL
     504. H.R.3556 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To reduce Federal spending in several programs. Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (Introduced 03/25/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - National Security; International Relations; Science; Agriculture; Transportation and Infrastructure; Resources; Education and the Workforce; Veterans' Affairs; Commerce Latest Action: House - 04/17/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning. (All Actions) Tracker:

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508. 504. H.R.3556 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To reduce Federal spending in several programs. Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (Introduced 03/25/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - National Security; International Relations; Science; Agriculture; Transportation and Infrastructure; Resources; Education and the Workforce; Veterans' Affairs; Commerce Latest Action: House - 04/17/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning. (All Actions) Tracker:

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509. BILL
     505. H.R.3515 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to exclude from income, for purposes of determining annual income for veterans' non-service-connected disability pension, amounts received by a veteran from any judgment or settlement of a claim for damages against the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2] (Introduced 03/19/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/30/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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510. 505. H.R.3515 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to exclude from income, for purposes of determining annual income for veterans' non-service-connected disability pension, amounts received by a veteran from any judgment or settlement of a claim for damages against the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2] (Introduced 03/19/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/30/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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511. BILL
     506. H.R.3444 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that in the case of past-due benefits awarded an individual pursuant to a proceeding before the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, any payment of attorneys fees allowed with respect to such award shall be paid directly to the attorney by the Secretary. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/12/1998) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/30/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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512. 506. H.R.3444 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that in the case of past-due benefits awarded an individual pursuant to a proceeding before the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, any payment of attorneys fees allowed with respect to such award shall be paid directly to the attorney by the Secretary. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/12/1998) Cosponsors: (8) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/30/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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513. BILL
     507. H.R.3336 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Gainesville, Florida, as the "Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5] (Introduced 03/04/1998) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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514. 507. H.R.3336 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Gainesville, Florida, as the "Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5] (Introduced 03/04/1998) Cosponsors: (23) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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515. BILL
     508. H.R.3299 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Family Genetic Privacy and Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Linda [R-WA-3] (Introduced 02/26/1998) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Commerce; Education and the Workforce; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/23/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. (All Actions) Tracker:

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516. 508. H.R.3299 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Family Genetic Privacy and Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Linda [R-WA-3] (Introduced 02/26/1998) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Commerce; Education and the Workforce; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/23/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. (All Actions) Tracker:

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517. BILL
     509. H.R.3279 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Persian Gulf Veterans Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 02/26/1998) Cosponsors: (64) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 09/28/1998 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. (All Actions) Tracker:

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518. 509. H.R.3279 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Persian Gulf Veterans Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 02/26/1998) Cosponsors: (64) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 09/28/1998 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. (All Actions) Tracker:

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519. BILL
     510. H.R.3252 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial in Arlington National Cemetary submitted to the Secretary of the Army. Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6] (Introduced 02/24/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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520. 510. H.R.3252 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an advisory board to review requests for waivers of eligibility requirements for burial in Arlington National Cemetary submitted to the Secretary of the Army. Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6] (Introduced 02/24/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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521. BILL
     511. H.R.3213 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) USERRA Amendments Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-30] (Introduced 02/12/1998) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-448 Latest Action: House - 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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522. 511. H.R.3213 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) USERRA Amendments Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-30] (Introduced 02/12/1998) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-448 Latest Action: House - 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1998-03-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
523. BILL
     512. H.R.3212 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Court of Veterans Appeals Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 02/12/1998)(by request) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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524. 512. H.R.3212 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Court of Veterans Appeals Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 02/12/1998)(by request) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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525. BILL
     513. H.R.3211 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Arlington National Cemetery Burial Eligibility Act Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 02/12/1998) Cosponsors: (91) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-458 Latest Action: Senate - 03/25/1998 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1998-03-24 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll No. 65). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
526. 513. H.R.3211 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Arlington National Cemetery Burial Eligibility Act Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 02/12/1998) Cosponsors: (91) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-458 Latest Action: Senate - 03/25/1998 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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527. BILL
     514. H.R.3145 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Arlington National Cemetery Integrity Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4] (Introduced 02/03/1998) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/13/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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528. 514. H.R.3145 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Arlington National Cemetery Integrity Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4] (Introduced 02/03/1998) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/13/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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529. BILL
     515. H.R.3089 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the submission to Congress and the public of the identity of any individual for whom a waiver of the eligibility requirements for interment in Arlington National Cemetery is granted, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5] (Introduced 01/27/1998) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/27/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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530. 515. H.R.3089 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the submission to Congress and the public of the identity of any individual for whom a waiver of the eligibility requirements for interment in Arlington National Cemetery is granted, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5] (Introduced 01/27/1998) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/27/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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531. BILL
     516. H.R.3051 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 10 North Greene Street in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "Parren J. Mitchell Veterans Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (Introduced 11/13/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/01/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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532. 516. H.R.3051 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center located at 10 North Greene Street in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "Parren J. Mitchell Veterans Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (Introduced 11/13/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 12/01/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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533. BILL
     517. H.R.3039 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 11/13/1997) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-447 Latest Action: 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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534. 517. H.R.3039 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act of 1998 Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 11/13/1997) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-447 Latest Action: 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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535. BILL
     518. H.R.2946 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [R-NY-1] (Introduced 11/08/1997) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/08/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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536. 518. H.R.2946 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Combat Merchant Mariners Veterans Benefits Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [R-NY-1] (Introduced 11/08/1997) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/08/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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537. BILL
     519. H.R.2887 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to require certain contracts of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be subject to the same procurement law applicable to other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 11/07/1997) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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538. 519. H.R.2887 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to require certain contracts of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be subject to the same procurement law applicable to other departments and agencies of the Federal Government. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 11/07/1997) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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539. BILL
     520. H.R.2775 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, as the "H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] (Introduced 10/30/1997) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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540. 520. H.R.2775 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, as the "H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center". Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] (Introduced 10/30/1997) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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541. BILL
     521. H.R.2754 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Health Care Worker Protection Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] (Introduced 10/28/1997) Cosponsors: (99) Committees: House - Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs; Commerce Latest Action: House - 11/13/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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542. 521. H.R.2754 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Health Care Worker Protection Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] (Introduced 10/28/1997) Cosponsors: (99) Committees: House - Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs; Commerce Latest Action: House - 11/13/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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543. BILL
     522. H.R.2585 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act of 1996 Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] (Introduced 09/30/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 10/27/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:

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544. 522. H.R.2585 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act of 1996 Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] (Introduced 09/30/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 10/27/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-09-30 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
545. BILL
     523. H.R.2572 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that in the case of past-due benefits awarded an individual pursuant to a proceeding before the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the payment of attorneys fees with respect to such award may not exceed 20 percent of the award. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 09/29/1997) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/09/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-09-29 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
546. 523. H.R.2572 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that in the case of past-due benefits awarded an individual pursuant to a proceeding before the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the payment of attorneys fees with respect to such award may not exceed 20 percent of the award. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 09/29/1997) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/09/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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547. BILL
     524. H.R.2571 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 09/29/1997) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-291 Latest Action: Senate - 10/07/1997 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
548. 524. H.R.2571 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 09/29/1997) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-291 Latest Action: Senate - 10/07/1997 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-02 [displayText] => Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-291. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
549. BILL
     525. H.R.2504 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish headstones or markers for the marked graves of certain individuals. Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] (Introduced 09/18/1997) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/25/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-09-18 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
550. 525. H.R.2504 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish headstones or markers for the marked graves of certain individuals. Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] (Introduced 09/18/1997) Cosponsors: (31) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/25/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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551. BILL
     526. H.R.2397 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for hospital care and medical services under chapter 17 of that title to veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Christensen, Jon [R-NE-2] (Introduced 09/04/1997) Cosponsors: (144) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/10/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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552. 526. H.R.2397 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for hospital care and medical services under chapter 17 of that title to veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Christensen, Jon [R-NE-2] (Introduced 09/04/1997) Cosponsors: (144) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/10/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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553. LAW
     527. H.R.2367 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 07/31/1997) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-320 Latest Action: 11/19/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-98. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-31 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-05 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11790) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
     4. To President
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-07 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-19 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 105-98. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
554. 527. H.R.2367 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 07/31/1997) Cosponsors: (21) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-320 Latest Action: 11/19/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-98. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-31 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
     3. Passed Senate
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-05 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11790) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
     4. To President
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-07 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
     5. Became Law
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-19 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 105-98. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law )
555. BILL
     528. H.R.2364 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To reduce Federal spending in several programs. Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (Introduced 07/31/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - National Security; International Relations; Science; Agriculture; Transportation and Infrastructure; Resources; Education and the Workforce; Veterans' Affairs; Commerce Latest Action: House - 08/29/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning. (All Actions) Tracker:

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556. 528. H.R.2364 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To reduce Federal spending in several programs. Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (Introduced 07/31/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - National Security; International Relations; Science; Agriculture; Transportation and Infrastructure; Resources; Education and the Workforce; Veterans' Affairs; Commerce Latest Action: House - 08/29/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning. (All Actions) Tracker:

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557. BILL
     529. H.R.2338 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that health-care professionals of the Department of Veterans Affairs be assigned to facilities of the Department only in States in which they are licensed to practice, and to require that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs follow State requirements concerning the filing of death certificates. Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-26] (Introduced 07/31/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/14/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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558. 529. H.R.2338 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that health-care professionals of the Department of Veterans Affairs be assigned to facilities of the Department only in States in which they are licensed to practice, and to require that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs follow State requirements concerning the filing of death certificates. Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-26] (Introduced 07/31/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/14/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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559. BILL
     530. H.R.2317 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Pilot Program. Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] (Introduced 07/31/1997) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/14/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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560. 530. H.R.2317 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Pilot Program. Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] (Introduced 07/31/1997) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/14/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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561. BILL
     531. H.R.2286 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To increase the rate of special pension payable to persons who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Sponsor: Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] (Introduced 07/29/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/14/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-07-29 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
562. 531. H.R.2286 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To increase the rate of special pension payable to persons who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor. Sponsor: Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] (Introduced 07/29/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/14/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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563. BILL
     532. H.R.2253 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Sexual Trauma Treatment Act Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] (Introduced 07/24/1997) Cosponsors: (67) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/30/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-07-24 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
564. 532. H.R.2253 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Sexual Trauma Treatment Act Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] (Introduced 07/24/1997) Cosponsors: (67) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/30/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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565. BILL
     533. H.R.2220 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Restoration Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 07/22/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 07/24/1997 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1507-1508) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-07-22 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
566. 533. H.R.2220 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Restoration Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 07/22/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 07/24/1997 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1507-1508) (All Actions) Tracker:

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567. BILL
     534. H.R.2206 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] (Introduced 07/22/1997) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-293 Latest Action: Senate - 10/07/1997 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     2. Passed House
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
568. 534. H.R.2206 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] (Introduced 07/22/1997) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-293 Latest Action: Senate - 10/07/1997 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
569. BILL
     535. H.R.2198 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Genetic Privacy and Nondiscrimination Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] (Introduced 07/17/1997) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Commerce; Government Reform; Education and the Workforce; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/30/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-07-17 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
570. 535. H.R.2198 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Genetic Privacy and Nondiscrimination Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] (Introduced 07/17/1997) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Commerce; Government Reform; Education and the Workforce; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/30/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. (All Actions) Tracker:

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571. BILL
     536. H.R.2197 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to specify the entities eligible to purchase pharmaceutical products from the Federal Supply Schedule. Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] (Introduced 07/17/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/11/1997 For Further Action See H.R.2206. (All Actions) Tracker:

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572. 536. H.R.2197 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to specify the entities eligible to purchase pharmaceutical products from the Federal Supply Schedule. Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] (Introduced 07/17/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/11/1997 For Further Action See H.R.2206. (All Actions) Tracker:

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573. BILL
     537. H.R.2144 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize appropriations for the expansion of the columbarium of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Sponsor: Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] (Introduced 07/10/1997) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-07-10 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
574. 537. H.R.2144 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize appropriations for the expansion of the columbarium of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Sponsor: Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] (Introduced 07/10/1997) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-07-10 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
575. BILL
     538. H.R.2142 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility to receive dependency and indemnity compensation to veterans' surviving spouses whose subsequent marriages have terminated. Sponsor: Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-21] (Introduced 07/10/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-07-10 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
576. 538. H.R.2142 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility to receive dependency and indemnity compensation to veterans' surviving spouses whose subsequent marriages have terminated. Sponsor: Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-21] (Introduced 07/10/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-07-10 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
577. BILL
     539. H.R.2040 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to deny burial in a federally funded cemetery to persons convicted of certain capital crimes. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 06/25/1997) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/09/1997 Committee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-25 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
578. 539. H.R.2040 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to deny burial in a federally funded cemetery to persons convicted of certain capital crimes. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 06/25/1997) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/09/1997 Committee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-25 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
579. BILL
     540. H.R.2004 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Give Surviving Spouses of Veterans a Chance to Remarry Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 06/20/1997) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/25/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-20 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
580. 540. H.R.2004 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Give Surviving Spouses of Veterans a Chance to Remarry Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 06/20/1997) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/25/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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581. BILL
     541. H.R.1990 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) National Cemetery Sanctity Act Sponsor: Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] (Introduced 06/19/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/19/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-19 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
582. 541. H.R.1990 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) National Cemetery Sanctity Act Sponsor: Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] (Introduced 06/19/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/19/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-19 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
583. BILL
     542. H.R.1988 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for cost of living adjustments in the rate of special pension paid to recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Sponsor: Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] (Introduced 06/19/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/26/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-19 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
584. 542. H.R.1988 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for cost of living adjustments in the rate of special pension paid to recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Sponsor: Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3] (Introduced 06/19/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/26/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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585. BILL
     543. H.R.1955 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that a person who is sentenced to life in prison or death pursuant to Federal law forfeits all veterans' gratuitous benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-11] (Introduced 06/18/1997) Cosponsors: (49) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 06/19/1997 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3931) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-18 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
586. 543. H.R.1955 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that a person who is sentenced to life in prison or death pursuant to Federal law forfeits all veterans' gratuitous benefits. Sponsor: Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-11] (Introduced 06/18/1997) Cosponsors: (49) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 06/19/1997 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3931) (All Actions) Tracker:

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587. BILL
     544. H.R.1908 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) American Hero Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] (Introduced 06/17/1997) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - National Security; Transportation and Infrastructure; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/06/1997 See H.R.1119. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-17 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
588. 544. H.R.1908 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) American Hero Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] (Introduced 06/17/1997) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - National Security; Transportation and Infrastructure; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 11/06/1997 See H.R.1119. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-17 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
589. BILL
     545. H.R.1877 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand workstudy for eligible veterans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-30] (Introduced 06/12/1997) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-06-12 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
590. 545. H.R.1877 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand workstudy for eligible veterans, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-30] (Introduced 06/12/1997) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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591. BILL
     546. H.R.1703 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Department of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act Sponsor: Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2] (Introduced 05/22/1997) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-292 Latest Action: Senate - 10/07/1997 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-02 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-292. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
     2. Passed House
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
592. 546. H.R.1703 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Department of Veterans Affairs Employment Discrimination Resolution and Adjudication Act Sponsor: Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2] (Introduced 05/22/1997) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-292 Latest Action: Senate - 10/07/1997 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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     2. Passed House
        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-10-06 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
593. BILL
     547. H.R.1687 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that special pay paid to certain physicians and dentists of the Veterans Health Administration who retire before October 1, 1999, shall be considered to be basic pay for retirement purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 05/21/1997) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 09/11/1997 For Further Action See H.R.2206. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-21 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
594. 547. H.R.1687 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that special pay paid to certain physicians and dentists of the Veterans Health Administration who retire before October 1, 1999, shall be considered to be basic pay for retirement purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 05/21/1997) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 09/11/1997 For Further Action See H.R.2206. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-21 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
595. BILL
     548. H.R.1669 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize the reburial in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery of two unknown Americans who lost their lives during the Civil War, one while serving in the Union Army of the United States and the other while serving in the Army of the Confederate States of America, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12] (Introduced 05/20/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/03/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-20 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
596. 548. H.R.1669 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize the reburial in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery of two unknown Americans who lost their lives during the Civil War, one while serving in the Union Army of the United States and the other while serving in the Army of the Confederate States of America, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12] (Introduced 05/20/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/03/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-20 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
597. BILL
     549. H.R.1668 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize the reburial in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery of an unknown American who lost his life while serving in the Union Army of the United States during the Civil War, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12] (Introduced 05/20/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/03/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-20 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
598. 549. H.R.1668 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize the reburial in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery of an unknown American who lost his life while serving in the Union Army of the United States during the Civil War, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12] (Introduced 05/20/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/03/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-20 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
599. BILL
     550. H.R.1649 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To make retroactive the entitlement of certain Medal of Honor recipients to the special pension provided for persons entered and recorded on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll. Sponsor: Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1] (Introduced 05/15/1997) (Private Legislation) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/19/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-15 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
600. 550. H.R.1649 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To make retroactive the entitlement of certain Medal of Honor recipients to the special pension provided for persons entered and recorded on the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll. Sponsor: Rep. Chenoweth-Hage, Helen [R-ID-1] (Introduced 05/15/1997) (Private Legislation) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/19/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-15 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
601. BILL
     551. H.R.1602 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To restore the grave marker allowance for veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11] (Introduced 05/14/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/19/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-14 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
602. 551. H.R.1602 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To restore the grave marker allowance for veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11] (Introduced 05/14/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/19/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-14 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
603. BILL
     552. H.R.1580 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain improvements in the way in which health-care resources are allocated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 05/13/1997) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/19/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-13 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
604. 552. H.R.1580 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain improvements in the way in which health-care resources are allocated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 05/13/1997) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/19/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-13 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
605. BILL
     553. H.R.1540 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a presumption of service connection for certain specified diseases and disabilities in the case of veterans who were exposed during military service to carbon tetrachloride. Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] (Introduced 05/06/1997) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/08/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-05-06 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
606. 553. H.R.1540 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide a presumption of service connection for certain specified diseases and disabilities in the case of veterans who were exposed during military service to carbon tetrachloride. Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] (Introduced 05/06/1997) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/08/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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607. BILL
     554. H.R.1466 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer certain Fort Howard Park lands to Baltimore County, Maryland. Sponsor: Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2] (Introduced 04/28/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/02/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-04-28 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
608. 554. H.R.1466 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer certain Fort Howard Park lands to Baltimore County, Maryland. Sponsor: Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2] (Introduced 04/28/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 05/02/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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609. BILL
     555. H.R.1426 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Cold Weather Injury Compensation Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/23/1997) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/29/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-04-23 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
610. 555. H.R.1426 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Cold Weather Injury Compensation Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/23/1997) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/29/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-04-23 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
611. BILL
     556. H.R.1399 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Cold Weather Injury Compensation Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/17/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/23/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-04-17 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
612. 556. H.R.1399 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Cold Weather Injury Compensation Act Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 04/17/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/23/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-04-17 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
613. BILL
     557. H.R.1362 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Medicare Reimbursement Demonstration Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 04/17/1997) Cosponsors: (140) Committees: House - Ways and Means; Commerce; Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-186 Latest Action: 08/01/1997 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-07-16 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-186, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
614. 557. H.R.1362 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Medicare Reimbursement Demonstration Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 04/17/1997) Cosponsors: (140) Committees: House - Ways and Means; Commerce; Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-186 Latest Action: 08/01/1997 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-07-16 [displayText] => Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-186, Part I. [externalActionCode] => 5000 [description] => Introduced )
615. BILL
     558. H.R.1291 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Nursing Care Availability Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] (Introduced 04/10/1997) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/15/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-04-10 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
616. 558. H.R.1291 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Nursing Care Availability Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] (Introduced 04/10/1997) Cosponsors: (22) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/15/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-04-10 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
617. BILL
     559. H.R.1156 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To provide for greater equity in the allocation by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of amounts appropriated for medical care programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the next two fiscal years and for other purposes related to the needs of veterans medical care. Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] (Introduced 03/20/1997) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/02/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-03-20 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
618. 559. H.R.1156 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To provide for greater equity in the allocation by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of amounts appropriated for medical care programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs for the next two fiscal years and for other purposes related to the needs of veterans medical care. Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11] (Introduced 03/20/1997) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/02/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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619. BILL
     560. H.R.1136 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) For the relief of Leland E. Person. Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] (Introduced 03/19/1997) (Private Legislation) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/02/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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620. 560. H.R.1136 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) For the relief of Leland E. Person. Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] (Introduced 03/19/1997) (Private Legislation) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/02/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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621. BILL
     561. H.R.1126 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/19/1997) Cosponsors: (337) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/19/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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622. 561. H.R.1126 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/19/1997) Cosponsors: (337) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/19/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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623. BILL
     562. H.R.1125 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that amounts collected with respect to the provisions of health care at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center may be retained by that medical center. Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-21] (Introduced 03/19/1997) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/02/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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624. 562. H.R.1125 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that amounts collected with respect to the provisions of health care at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center may be retained by that medical center. Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-21] (Introduced 03/19/1997) Cosponsors: (26) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/02/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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625. BILL
     563. H.R.1092 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for Department of Veterans Affairs property, to rename the United States Court of Veterans Appeals and the National Cemetery System, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 03/18/1997) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-47 Latest Action: 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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626. 563. H.R.1092 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases for Department of Veterans Affairs property, to rename the United States Court of Veterans Appeals and the National Cemetery System, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 03/18/1997) Cosponsors: (29) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-47 Latest Action: 10/10/1998 See H.R.4110. (All Actions) Tracker:

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627. LAW
     564. H.R.1090 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow revision of veterans benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/18/1997) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-52 Latest Action: 11/21/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-111. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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628. 564. H.R.1090 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow revision of veterans benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/18/1997) Cosponsors: (46) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-52 Latest Action: 11/21/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-111. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-10 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12487-12488) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate )
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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-11-13 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President )
     5. Became Law
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629. BILL
     565. H.R.1089 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To rename the United States Court of Veterans Appeals as the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/18/1997) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/18/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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630. 565. H.R.1089 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To rename the United States Court of Veterans Appeals as the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/18/1997) Cosponsors: (18) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/18/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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631. BILL
     566. H.R.1077 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To stay implementation of the plan for allocation of health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs certifies that the Secretary, in developing such plan, took into account certain medical and nonmedical factors of veterans residing within each region to be served by a Veterans Integrated Services Network. Sponsor: Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-30] (Introduced 03/13/1997) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/21/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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632. 566. H.R.1077 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To stay implementation of the plan for allocation of health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs certifies that the Secretary, in developing such plan, took into account certain medical and nonmedical factors of veterans residing within each region to be served by a Veterans Integrated Services Network. Sponsor: Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-30] (Introduced 03/13/1997) Cosponsors: (38) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/21/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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633. BILL
     567. H.R.1064 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Let Our Military Personnel Buy a Home Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 03/13/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/21/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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634. 567. H.R.1064 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Let Our Military Personnel Buy a Home Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 03/13/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/21/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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635. BILL
     568. H.R.1008 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the provision of funds in order to provide financial assistance by grant or contract to legal assistance entities for representation of financially needy veterans in connection with proceedings before the United States Court of Veterans Appeals. Sponsor: Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] (Introduced 03/11/1997) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/21/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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636. 568. H.R.1008 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the provision of funds in order to provide financial assistance by grant or contract to legal assistance entities for representation of financially needy veterans in connection with proceedings before the United States Court of Veterans Appeals. Sponsor: Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] (Introduced 03/11/1997) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/21/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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637. BILL
     569. H.R.1007 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to offer a loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage under chapter 37 of such title. Sponsor: Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] (Introduced 03/11/1997) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/21/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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638. 569. H.R.1007 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to offer a loan guaranteed by an adjustable rate mortgage under chapter 37 of such title. Sponsor: Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] (Introduced 03/11/1997) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/21/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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639. BILL
     570. H.R.836 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 1995 (sic) Sponsor: Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 02/26/1997) Cosponsors: (209) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/07/1998 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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640. 570. H.R.836 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 1995 (sic) Sponsor: Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 02/26/1997) Cosponsors: (209) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 10/07/1998 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) Tracker:

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641. BILL
     571. H.R.759 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase certain rates of educational assistance, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 02/13/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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642. 571. H.R.759 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase certain rates of educational assistance, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 02/13/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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643. BILL
     572. H.R.740 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To designate the national cemetery established at the former site of the Joliet Arsenal, Illinois, as the "Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery". Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] (Introduced 02/12/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-02-12 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
644. 572. H.R.740 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To designate the national cemetery established at the former site of the Joliet Arsenal, Illinois, as the "Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery". Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] (Introduced 02/12/1997) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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645. BILL
     573. H.R.714 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs nursing care center at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, as the "H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Nursing Care Center". Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] (Introduced 02/12/1997) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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646. 573. H.R.714 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs nursing care center at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, as the "H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Nursing Care Center". Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] (Introduced 02/12/1997) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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647. BILL
     574. H.R.699 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Military Voting Rights Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] (Introduced 02/12/1997) Cosponsors: (83) Committees: House - House Oversight; Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-183 Latest Action: House - 07/15/1997 Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-183, Part I. (All Actions) Tracker:

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648. 574. H.R.699 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Military Voting Rights Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23] (Introduced 02/12/1997) Cosponsors: (83) Committees: House - House Oversight; Veterans' Affairs; Judiciary Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-183 Latest Action: House - 07/15/1997 Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-183, Part I. (All Actions) Tracker:

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649. BILL
     575. H.R.559 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to add bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma to the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for certain radiation-exposed veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 02/04/1997) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 10/15/1998 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

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650. 575. H.R.559 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to add bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma to the list of diseases presumed to be service-connected for certain radiation-exposed veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 02/04/1997) Cosponsors: (6) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: Senate - 10/15/1998 Received in the Senate. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1998-10-14 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll No. 531). [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House )
651. BILL
     576. H.R.469 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance Improvement Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 01/21/1997) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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652. 576. H.R.469 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance Improvement Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 01/21/1997) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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653. BILL
     577. H.R.466 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Persian Gulf War Veterans Compensation Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 01/21/1997) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-01-21 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
654. 577. H.R.466 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Persian Gulf War Veterans Compensation Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 01/21/1997) Cosponsors: (53) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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        Array ( [actionDate] => 1997-01-21 [displayText] => Introduced in House [externalActionCode] => 1000 [description] => Introduced )
655. BILL
     578. H.R.448 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] (Introduced 01/09/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Commerce; Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/05/1997 See H.R.2015. (All Actions) Tracker:

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656. 578. H.R.448 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] (Introduced 01/09/1997) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Commerce; Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/05/1997 See H.R.2015. (All Actions) Tracker:

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657. BILL
     579. H.R.383 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] (Introduced 01/09/1997) Cosponsors: (92) Committees: House - Commerce; Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 08/05/1997 See H.R.2015. (All Actions) Tracker:

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658. 579. H.R.383 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] (Introduced 01/09/1997) Cosponsors: (92) Committees: House - Commerce; Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: 08/05/1997 See H.R.2015. (All Actions) Tracker:

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659. BILL
     580. H.R.335 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Commission on the Future for America's Veterans Act Sponsor: Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Rules Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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660. 580. H.R.335 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Commission on the Future for America's Veterans Act Sponsor: Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Rules Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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661. BILL
     581. H.R.303 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have service-connected disabilities to receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (146) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/07/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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662. 581. H.R.303 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 38, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have service-connected disabilities to receive compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs concurrently with retired pay, without deduction from either. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (146) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 01/07/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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663. BILL
     582. H.R.301 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: House - Commerce; Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/05/1997 See H.R.2015. (All Actions) Tracker:

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664. 582. H.R.301 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: House - Commerce; Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/05/1997 See H.R.2015. (All Actions) Tracker:

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665. BILL
     583. H.R.250 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Persian Gulf Syndrome Health Benefits Extension Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-30] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (30) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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666. 583. H.R.250 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Persian Gulf Syndrome Health Benefits Extension Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-30] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (30) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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667. BILL
     584. H.R.177 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Comprehensive Preventive Health and Promotion Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Commerce; Ways and Means; Government Reform; Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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668. 584. H.R.177 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Comprehensive Preventive Health and Promotion Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Commerce; Ways and Means; Government Reform; Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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669. BILL
     585. H.R.168 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Entrepreneurship Promotion Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: House - Small Business; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/16/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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670. 585. H.R.168 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans Entrepreneurship Promotion Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (20) Committees: House - Small Business; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/16/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits. (All Actions) Tracker:

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671. BILL
     586. H.R.167 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans' Training and Employment Bill of Rights Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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672. 586. H.R.167 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans' Training and Employment Bill of Rights Act of 1997 Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (15) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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673. BILL
     587. H.R.166 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans' Job Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (17) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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674. 587. H.R.166 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Veterans' Job Protection Act Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (17) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 07/16/1997 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) Tracker:

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675. BILL
     588. H.R.56 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize establishment of a Department of Veterans Affairs ambulatory care facility in Brookhaven, New York. Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [R-NY-1] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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676. 588. H.R.56 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To authorize establishment of a Department of Veterans Affairs ambulatory care facility in Brookhaven, New York. Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [R-NY-1] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 02/24/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:

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677. BILL
     589. H.R.44 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide limited authority for concurrent payment of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation for certain disabled veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (69) Committees: House - National Security; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/14/1997 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. (All Actions) Tracker:

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678. 589. H.R.44 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide limited authority for concurrent payment of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation for certain disabled veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] (Introduced 01/07/1997) Cosponsors: (69) Committees: House - National Security; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/14/1997 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. (All Actions) Tracker:

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679. JOINT RESOLUTION
     590. H.J.Res.132 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Commending the veterans of service in the Army who fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 10/08/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/08/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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680. 590. H.J.Res.132 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Commending the veterans of service in the Army who fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (Introduced 10/08/1998) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/08/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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681. LAW
     591. H.J.Res.75 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 04/30/1997) Cosponsors: (280) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-109 Latest Action: 10/30/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-67. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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682. 591. H.J.Res.75 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) To confer status as an honorary veteran of the United States Armed Forces on Leslie Townes (Bob) Hope. Sponsor: Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] (Introduced 04/30/1997) Cosponsors: (280) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee Reports: H. Rept. 105-109 Latest Action: 10/30/1997 Became Public Law No: 105-67. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:

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683. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
     592. H.Con.Res.249 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Stating the sense of Congress that substantial amounts of the proceeds received by the United States under any congressionally approved tobacco settlement should be allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/24/1998) Cosponsors: (58) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/24/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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684. 592. H.Con.Res.249 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Stating the sense of Congress that substantial amounts of the proceeds received by the United States under any congressionally approved tobacco settlement should be allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (Introduced 03/24/1998) Cosponsors: (58) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 03/24/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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685. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
     593. H.Con.Res.192 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated. Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 11/09/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 11/17/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:

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686. 593. H.Con.Res.192 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated. Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] (Introduced 11/09/1997) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; National Security Latest Action: House - 11/17/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:

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687. RESOLUTION
     594. H.Res.460 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Sponsor: Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2] (Introduced 06/05/1998) Cosponsors: (91) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/05/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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688. 594. H.Res.460 — 105th Congress (1997-1998) Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Sponsor: Rep. Weygand, Robert A. [D-RI-2] (Introduced 06/05/1998) Cosponsors: (91) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 06/05/1998 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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689. BILL
     595. H.R.14398 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to make veterans with service-connected disabilities and their surviving spouses eligible for commissary and post-exchange privileges. Sponsor: Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] (Introduced 10/14/1978) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/14/1978 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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690. 595. H.R.14398 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to make veterans with service-connected disabilities and their surviving spouses eligible for commissary and post-exchange privileges. Sponsor: Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31] (Introduced 10/14/1978) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/14/1978 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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691. BILL
     596. H.R.14278 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to reduce by 50 per centum the premiums for United States Government Life Insurance or National Service Life Insurance charged to persons who have attained age sixty-five and whose annual incomes do not exceed $10,000. Sponsor: Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] (Introduced 10/10/1978) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/10/1978 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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692. 596. H.R.14278 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to reduce by 50 per centum the premiums for United States Government Life Insurance or National Service Life Insurance charged to persons who have attained age sixty-five and whose annual incomes do not exceed $10,000. Sponsor: Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] (Introduced 10/10/1978) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/10/1978 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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693. BILL
     597. H.R.14164 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) Vietnam Veterans Act Sponsor: Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] (Introduced 09/25/1978) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 09/25/1978 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) Tracker:

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694. 597. H.R.14164 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) Vietnam Veterans Act Sponsor: Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] (Introduced 09/25/1978) Cosponsors: (12) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 09/25/1978 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) Tracker:

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695. BILL
     598. H.R.14028 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an official memorial flag to honor war veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22] (Introduced 09/08/1978) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/08/1978 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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696. 598. H.R.14028 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an official memorial flag to honor war veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22] (Introduced 09/08/1978) Cosponsors: (19) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/08/1978 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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697. BILL
     599. H.R.14019 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to amend chapter 59 of title 38, United States Code, to provide for the recognition of representatives of the Italian American War Veterans of the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] (Introduced 09/08/1978) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/08/1978 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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698. 599. H.R.14019 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to amend chapter 59 of title 38, United States Code, to provide for the recognition of representatives of the Italian American War Veterans of the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] (Introduced 09/08/1978) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/08/1978 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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699. BILL
     600. H.R.13964 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to provide for an official memorial flag to honor war veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22] (Introduced 08/17/1978) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/17/1978 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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700. 600. H.R.13964 — 95th Congress (1977-1978) A bill to provide for an official memorial flag to honor war veterans. Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22] (Introduced 08/17/1978) Cosponsors: (14) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 08/17/1978 Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) Tracker:

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