An Act to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out certain programs and activities, and for other purposes.

Summary

Extends through December 31, 1998, the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide: (1) hospital care and medical services to Persian Gulf veterans exposed to toxic substances or environmental hazards during such service; and (2) outpatient services to such veterans. Extends through December 31, 1997: (1) the authority to contract with community-based treatment facilities for the care of eligible veterans suffering from alcohol or drug dependence or abuse disabilities; (2) the authority of a pilot program for furnishing veterans with noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care (requires a report); (3) the Department's health professionals scholarship program (requires a report); (4) the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into enhanced-use leases of Department real property (requires a report); (5) the authority under the Veterans' Benefits and Services Act of 1988 for a pilot program providing community-based residential care for homeless chronically mentally ill veterans; and (6) the Department's compensated work therapy and therapeutic transitional housing program. Extends through December 31, 1998, the authority under the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Service Programs Act of 1992 for a pilot program to expand and improve Department benefits and services to homeless veterans. Extends through FY 1998 the authorization of appropriations for such pilot program. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress on the advantages and disadvantages of consolidating specified veterans' programs. Directs the Secretary to review and report to the veterans' committees on the scientific evidence concerning military service during the Persian Gulf War and any disease associated with such service. Repeals the authority of the Secretary to make contracts and grants for providing care and treatment for veterans at the Department's Veterans Memorial Medical Center in the Philippines. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 to authorize the display of the POW-MIA flag on the grounds of Department medical centers on any day in which the U.S. flag is displayed. Authorizes the Secretary to contract for the provision of utilities to the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington, as the Jonathan M. Wainwright Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

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Timeline

1. 19 September 1995

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 September 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 September 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 September 1995

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

5. 20 September 1995

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 12 October 1995

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.

   Source: Calendars

7. 12 October 1995

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 104-275.

   Source: Committee

8. 12 October 1995

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 104-275.

   Source: Committee

9. 17 October 1995

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10113-10116, H10118)

   Source: Floor

10. 17 October 1995

    Floor

    Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

11. 17 October 1995

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

12. 17 October 1995

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll No. 716).

    Source: Floor

13. 17 October 1995

    Vote

    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): 403 - 0 (Roll No. 716).

    Source: Floor

14. 17 October 1995

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

15. 17 October 1995

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

16. 18 October 1995

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

    Source: IntroReferral

17. 5 January 1996

    Floor

    Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 991 amended.

    Source: Floor

18. 5 January 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 991 with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S108)

    Source: Floor

19. 5 January 1996

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

20. 5 January 1996

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

21. 10 January 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

22. 25 January 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

23. 25 January 1996

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H901-903)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

24. 25 January 1996

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H901-903)

    Source: NotUsed

25. 25 January 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Stump asked unanimous consent that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

26. 26 January 1996

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendments to Senate amendments.

    Source: Floor

27. 30 January 1996

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendments to Senate amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S566)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

28. 30 January 1996

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments to Senate amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S566)

    Source: NotUsed

29. 31 January 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

30. 1 February 1996

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

31. 1 February 1996

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

32. 13 February 1996

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 104-110.

    Source: President

33. 13 February 1996

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

34. 13 February 1996

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Versions

• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Public Law · 14 February 1996 · Official file
• Engrossed Amendment Senate · 25 January 1996 · Official file
• Engrossed Amendment House · 25 January 1996 · Official file
• Referred in Senate · 18 October 1995 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 17 October 1995 · Official file
• Reported in House · 12 October 1995 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 19 September 1995 · Official file

Documents

20 official files

• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 14 February 1996

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 14 February 1996

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• Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)

  Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 25 January 1996

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• Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 25 January 1996

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• Engrossed Amendment House (text)

  Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 25 January 1996

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• Engrossed Amendment House (PDF)

  Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 25 January 1996

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• House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment

  summary · EN · 25 January 1996

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 18 October 1995

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 18 October 1995

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 17 October 1995

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 17 October 1995

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 17 October 1995

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 12 October 1995

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 12 October 1995

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 12 October 1995

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 September 1995

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 September 1995

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 September 1995

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Flanagan, Michael Patrick [R-IL-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Christopher Smith · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] · R · Cosponsor
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