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H.R. 2540 (107th)

Veterans' Compensation Rate Amendments of 2001

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Introduced

18 July 2001

Last action

21 December 2001 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 107-94.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]

Subjects

Defence, Housing

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Housing

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Summary

Veterans Benefits Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase, as of December 1, 2001, the rates of veterans' disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled adult children, and dependency and indemnity compensation for surviving spouses and children. Includes: (1) diabetes mellitus (type 2) among the diseases presumed to be service-connected, and therefore compensable under veterans' disability compensation, for veterans exposed to certain herbicide agents in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam conflict; and (2) illnesses that cannot be clearly defined within such presumption for disabilities occurring in Persian Gulf War veterans. Preserves the service connection for undiagnosed illnesses occurring in Gulf War veterans to allow their participation in medical research projects. Authorizes the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to impose registration fees on persons participating in a judicial conference. Authorizes the payment of proceeds to certain alternate beneficiaries under the National Service Life Insurance and United States Government Life Insurance programs. Repeals the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Services Improvement Fund. Extends through December 31, 2005, the Native American veteran housing loan pilot program. Directs the Secretary to conduct a pilot program for expanding the toll-free telephone access to veterans service representatives. Codifies certain recurring provisions in annual Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations Acts.

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Timeline

  1. 18 July 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 July 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 July 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 July 2001

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 July 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 92.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 24 July 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-156.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 July 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-156.

    Source: Committee

  9. 31 July 2001

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 31 July 2001

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H4896-4899)

    Source: Floor

  11. 31 July 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 31 July 2001

    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): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 301).(text: CR H4896-4899)

    Source: Floor

  13. 31 July 2001

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4896-4906)

    Source: Floor

  14. 31 July 2001

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  15. 31 July 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2540.

    Source: Floor

  16. 31 July 2001

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  17. 15 November 2001

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11871-11872)

    Source: Floor

  18. 15 November 2001

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  19. 15 November 2001

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  20. 15 November 2001

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  21. 11 December 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  22. 11 December 2001

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2540.

    Source: Floor

  23. 11 December 2001

    Passed

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H9121-9124; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9121-9122)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  24. 11 December 2001

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H9121-9124; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9121-9122)

    Source: NotUsed

  25. 11 December 2001

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 13 December 2001

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  27. 13 December 2001

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  28. 21 December 2001

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 107-94.

    Source: President

  29. 21 December 2001

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  30. 21 December 2001

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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