United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3673 (104th)
Veterans' Compensation and Readjustment Benefits Amendments of 1996
Introduced
19 June 1996
Last action
28 September 1996 · Committee
Status
See S.1711.
Sponsors
Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13], Rep. Tejeda, Frank [D-TX-28], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Subjects
Defence, Education
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Veterans Compensation Benefits Title II: Education and Other Readjustment Benefits Title III: Other Matters Veterans' Compensation and Readjustment Benefits Amendments of 1996 - Title I: Veterans Compensation Benefits - Adds bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma to the list of diseases that will be considered service-connected (and therefore compensable) when occurring in a radiation-exposed veteran. (Sec. 102) Considers any veteran age 65 or older and a patient in a nursing home as totally and permanently disabled for purposes of eligibility for veterans' disability compensation. (Sec. 103) Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program under which veterans' medical disability evaluation examinations may be made under contract by persons other than employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Sec. 104) Reduces the annual clothing allowance for veterans who are incarcerated and furnished clothing by the penal institution. (Sec. 105) Amends the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 to extend the due date for a final report from the Veterans' Claims Adjudication Commission concerning the disposition of claims for veterans' benefits. Provides funding. Title II: Education and Other Readjustment Benefits - Repeals provisions prohibiting the Secretary from approving the enrollment of an eligible veteran or other person in a course offered at an educational institution when such institution has been in operation for less than two years. Prohibits the Secretary from approving enrollment in a course not leading to a standard college degree when: (1) the institution or branch thereof offering the course has been operating for less than two years; or (2) following either a change in ownership or a move, the institution does not retain substantially the same faculty, student body, and courses. Provides for the approval or disapproval of courses offered by an institution under contract. Revises approval requirements concerning the adequacy of student records. (Sec. 202) Eliminates the distinction between the pursuit of education by open circuit television and independent study for purposes of the computation of the educational assistance allowance provided. (Sec. 203) Authorizes the Secretary to approve the pursuit of flight training if, among other requirements, the individual possesses a valid private pilot's license and meets the medical requirements for a commercial pilot's license on the first day of such training and within 60 days after successfully completing such training. (Sec. 204) Repeals a provision limiting the monthly educational assistance allowance payable to an individual pursuing a cooperative program. Increases the monthly educational allowance provided to individuals pursuing training in a business or industrial establishment as part of a full-time education program. (Sec. 205) Extends the authority of the Secretary to issue certificates or other securities evidencing an interest in a pool of veterans' mortgage loans guaranteed by the Department. (Sec. 206) Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to extend the authority for veterans' reintegration projects. Title III: Other Matters - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into arrangements for the repair and long-term maintenance of war memorials. Establishes in the Treasury a fund for such repair and maintenance expenses. (Sec. 302) Provides burial benefits when a veteran dies at an institution at which such veteran was receiving Department-authorized hospital or nursing home care.
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Timeline
19 June 1996
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 June 1996
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
19 June 1996
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
20 June 1996
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
20 June 1996
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
27 June 1996
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 328.
Source: Calendars
27 June 1996
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 104-649.
Source: Committee
27 June 1996
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 104-649.
Source: Committee
16 July 1996
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
16 July 1996
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
16 July 1996
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
16 July 1996
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
16 July 1996
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7552-7557)
Source: Floor
16 July 1996
Floor
Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
17 July 1996
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
18 July 1996
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Source: Committee
28 September 1996
Committee
See S.1711.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 17 July 1996 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 16 July 1996 · Download file
- Reported in House · 27 June 1996 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 19 June 1996 · Download file
Documents
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Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 17 July 1996
Referred in Senate (PDF)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House amended
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Introduced in House (text)
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Tejeda, Frank [D-TX-28] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for burial benefits to include certain veterans who die in State nursing homes.
- related to → To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for approval of enrollment in courses offered at certain branches or extensions of proprietary profit institutions of higher learning in operation for more than two years.
- related to → Veterans Programs Amendments of 1996
- related to → To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the enhanced loan asset sale authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
- related to → To extend the time for the submission of the final report of the Veterans' Claims Adjudication Commission.
- related to → To extend the authority for the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Projects for fiscal years 1997 through 1999, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act of 1996
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/3673
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/104/hr/3673
- us · 104-hr-3673 · source updated 24 March 2026