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Bills of Interest

Morning Legislative Analysis - Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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Newly Introduced

A bill to require a comprehensive review of the adequacy of the training, qualifications, and experience of the Department of Defense personnel responsible for sexual assault prevention and response for the Armed Forces - S 964
Date Introduced: 05/15/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
Combating Military Sexual Assault Act of 2013 - HR 2002
Date Introduced: 05/15/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance assistance for victims of sexual assault committed by members of the Armed Forces
Education Assistance to Realign New Eligibilities for Dependents (EARNED) Act - HR 1988
Date Introduced: 05/15/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authority for certain members of the Armed Forces to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to their dependents.
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) Deployment Act - HR 1986
Date Introduced: 05/15/2013
The bill would provide for the assignment of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners-Adult/Adolescent to brigades and equivalent units of the Armed Forces.
To require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at... - S 944
Date Introduced: 05/14/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
To allow certain veterans to use educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs for franchise training - S 938
Date Introduced: 05/14/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from requesting additional medical examinations of veterans who have submitted sufficient medical evidence provided by non-Department medical professionals and to improve the efficiency - HR 1980
Date Introduced: 05/14/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
Keep Faith With TRICARE Prime Act - HR 1971
Date Introduced: 05/14/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense to provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with the opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime.

Priority Bills Modified Recently

American Heroes COLA Act of 2013 - HR 570
Date Updated: 05/20/2013
Date Introduced: 02/06/2013
Summary: The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans.
Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act - HR 333
Date Updated: 05/20/2013
Date Introduced: 01/22/2013
Summary: The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability rated less than 50 percent to receive concurrent payment of both retired pay and veterans' disability compensation, to eliminate the phase-in period for concurrent receipt, to extend eligibility for concurrent receipt to chapter 61 disability retirees with less than 20 years of service.
Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 - HR 1412
Date Updated: 05/20/2013
Date Introduced: 04/09/2013
Summary: The bill would improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act - HR 32
Date Updated: 05/20/2013
Date Introduced: 01/03/2013
Summary: The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for military surviving spouses to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation.
Keep Faith With TRICARE Prime Act - HR 1971
Date Updated: 05/20/2013
Date Introduced: 05/14/2013
Summary: The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense to provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with the opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime.
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Priority Bills

(Changes to AUSN priority bills will be highlighted in each corresponding section daily. Non-priority bills are tracked separately by Legislative Director.  For any questions if a bill is not on this list and is being tracked as a non-priority, please contact Anthony Wallis at Anthony.Wallis@ausn.org)

Additional Veterans

Claims Processing Improvement Act of 2013 - S 928
Date Introduced: 05/09/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processing of claims for compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a demonstration project to assess the feasibility and advisability of using State and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of benefits and services for - S 927
Date Introduced: 05/09/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
Veterans Affairs Research Transparency Act of 2013 - S 877
Date Introduced: 05/07/2013
The bill would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow public access to research of the Department.
VA Regional Office Accountability Act - HR 1824
Date Introduced: 04/30/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress an annual report on the performance of the regional offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans Backlog Reduction Act - HR 1739
Date Introduced: 04/25/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay provisional benefits for certain nonadjudicated claims.
The VA Claims, Operations and Records Efficiency (VA CORE) Act - HR 1729
Date Introduced: 04/25/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense to provide the service records of veterans to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an efficient, electronic format.
Veterans ID Card Act - S 778
Date Introduced: 04/23/2013
The bill would authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to issue cards to veterans that identify them as veterans.
The VA Claims Efficiency Through Information Act of 2013 - HR 1623
Date Introduced: 04/18/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make publicly available certain information about pending and completed claims for compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary.
Accountability for Veterans Act of 2013 - S 674
Date Introduced: 04/09/2013
The bill would require prompt responses from the heads of covered Federal agencies when the Secretary of Veterans Affairs requests information necessary to adjudicate claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include an appeals form in any notice of decision issued for the denial of a benefit sought. - HR 1405
Date Introduced: 03/25/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include, within a notification to a claimant of the decision to deny a benefit sought, a form that may be used to appeal such decision.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend military commissary and exchange store privileges, without time-period limitation, to members of the Armed Forces who are involuntarily separated with a service-connected disability and also to extend - HR 1131
Date Introduced: 03/13/2013
The bill would permit a member of the Armed Forces (member) who is involuntarily separated from active duty or the Selected Reserve and who has a service-connected disability (and the member's dependents) to use commissary and exchange stores on the same basis as a member entitled to retired or retainer pay.
Efficient Service for Veterans Act - HR 1132
Date Introduced: 03/13/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to jointly ensure that the Vet Centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs have access to the Defense Personnel Record Image Retrieval system and the Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense Identity Repository system.
Access to Veterans Benefits Improvements Act - HR 733
Date Introduced: 02/14/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain employees of State or local governmental agencies with access to case-tracking information of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Stolen Valor Act of 2013 - S 210
Date Introduced: 02/04/2013
The bill would amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudulent representations about having received military declarations or medals.
Stolen Valor Act of 2013 - HR 258
Date Introduced: 01/15/2013
The bill would amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraudulent representations about having received military declarations or medals.
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Concurrent Receipt

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013 - S 893
Date Introduced: 05/08/2013
The bill would provide for an increase, effective December 1, 2013, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans.
The Retired Pay Restoration Act - S 234
Date Introduced: 02/07/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain retired members of the uniformed services who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or Combat-Related Special Compensation, and for other purposes.
American Heroes COLA Act of 2013 - HR 570
Date Introduced: 02/06/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for annual cost-of-living adjustments to be made automatically by law each year in the rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain service-connected disabled veterans.
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2013 - HR 569
Date Introduced: 02/06/2013
The bill would increase, effective as of December 1, 2013, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans.
Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act - HR 333
Date Introduced: 01/22/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability rated less than 50 percent to receive concurrent payment of both retired pay and veterans' disability compensation, to eliminate the phase-in period for concurrent receipt, to extend eligibility for concurrent receipt to chapter 61 disability retirees with less than 20 years of service.
Retired Pay Restoration Act - HR 303
Date Introduced: 01/15/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or Combat-Related Special Compensation and to eliminate the phase-in period under current law with respect to such concurrent receipt.
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Education

Education Assistance to Realign New Eligibilities for Dependents (EARNED) Act - HR 1988
Date Introduced: 05/15/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authority for certain members of the Armed Forces to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to their dependents.
To require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at... - S 944
Date Introduced: 05/14/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
To allow certain veterans to use educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs for franchise training - S 938
Date Introduced: 05/14/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
A bill to extend expiring authority for work-study allowances for individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs,and other purposes - S 894
Date Introduced: 05/08/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal time limitations on the eligibility for use of educational assistance under All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program, to improve veterans education outreach, and for other purposes. - S 863
Date Introduced: 05/06/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
Accessing Military Education Benefits Act - HR 1631
Date Introduced: 04/18/2013
The bill would amend title 37, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone automatically receive the education benefits to which they are entitled.
Work-Study for Student Veterans Act - HR 1453
Date Introduced: 04/09/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Service Members Student Loan Relief Act - S 634
Date Introduced: 03/21/2013
The bill would allow members of the Armed Forces and National Guard to defer principal on Federal student loans for a certain period in connection with receipt of orders for mobilization for war or national emergency.
Veteran Excellence through Education Act of 2013 - HR 1251
Date Introduced: 03/19/2013
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program to cover recipients of Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry scholarship - S 515
Date Introduced: 03/11/2013
The bill would include under the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program (public-private contributions for educational assistance in addition to post-9/11 educational assistance) the child of an individual who, on or after September 11, 2001, dies in the line of duty while serving on active duty.
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Employment/Work and Pay

A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to carry out a pilot program on providing wage subsidies to employers who employ certain veterans and members of the Armed Forces and require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program - S 922
Date Introduced: 05/09/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
Troop Talent Act of 2013 - HR 1796
Date Introduced: 04/26/2013
The bill would ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses.
Troop Talent Act of 2013 - S 700
Date Introduced: 04/10/2013
The bill would ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses.
Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 - HR 1412
Date Introduced: 04/09/2013
The bill would improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Careers for Veterans Act - S 495
Date Introduced: 03/07/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to require Federal agencies to hire veterans, to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans - S 492
Date Introduced: 03/07/2013
The bill would require a state, as a condition for receipt of a grant or contract from the Department of Labor for support of disabled veterans' outreach specialists and local veterans' employment representatives, to establish a program which issues a license or credential to a veteran without requiring any training or apprenticeship if such veteran: (1) receives a satisfactory score on completion of an examination administered by that state, and (2) has at least 10 years of experience in a military occupational specialty that is similar to the civilian occupation for which such license or credential is required.
Veterans Small Business Protection Act - S 430
Date Introduced: 02/28/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance treatment of certain small business concerns for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs contracting goals and preferences.
VetSuccess Enhancement Act - HR 844
Date Introduced: 02/26/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation programs. Furthermore, it extends the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Rehabilitation & Education (VR&E) VetSuccess program eligibility period by 5 years (from 12 years from their date of separation to 17 years).
Veteran Employment Transition Act of 2013 - S 140
Date Introduced: 01/24/2013
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit to certain recently discharged veterans, to improve the coordination of veteran job training services between the Department of Labor, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense, to require transparency for Executive departments in meeting the Government-wide goals for contracting with small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.
Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013 - S 6
Date Introduced: 01/22/2013
The bill would reauthorize the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, to provide assistance to small businesses owned by veterans, to improve enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services.
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Family Benefits

To eliminate the different treatment under the Survivor Benefit Plan accorded members of the reserve components who die from an injury or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during inactive-duty training compared to members of the... - HR 1770
Date Introduced: 04/26/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
The Military Spouse Job Continuity Act - S 759
Date Introduced: 04/18/2013
The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State.
The Military Spouse Job Continuity Act - HR 1620
Date Introduced: 04/18/2013
The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for amounts paid by a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces for a new State license or certification required by reason of a permanent change in the duty station of such member to another State.
Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2013 - S 735
Date Introduced: 04/16/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and assistance provided to surviving spouses of veterans under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation - S 734
Date Introduced: 04/16/2013
The bill would repeal certain provisions which require the offset of amounts paid in dependency and indemnity compensation from Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities for the surviving spouses of former military personnel who are entitled to military retired pay or would be entitled to such pay, except for being under 60 years of age.
The Military Family Leave Act - HR 1333
Date Introduced: 03/21/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to grant family of members of the uniformed services temporary annual leave during the deployment of such members.
Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act - HR 32
Date Introduced: 01/03/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan for military surviving spouses to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation.
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Health Care

To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from requesting additional medical examinations of veterans who have submitted sufficient medical evidence provided by non-Department medical professionals and to improve the efficiency - HR 1980
Date Introduced: 05/14/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
Keep Faith With TRICARE Prime Act - HR 1971
Date Introduced: 05/14/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense to provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with the opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime.
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from requesting additional medical examinations of veterans who have submitted sufficient medical evidence provided by non-Department medical professionals and to improve the efficiency of processing... - S 935
Date Introduced: 05/13/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
To improve the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program - S 845
Date Introduced: 04/25/2013
The bill would extend through 2019 (under current law, 2014) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health professionals educational assistance program and repeal the current $60,000 per-individual limit on education debt reduction payments made by the VA with respect to certain employees providing direct-patient care services or services incident thereto.
Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability Act - HR 1494
Date Introduced: 04/11/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense to review the operation of certain ships during the Vietnam Era.
Military Mental Health Empowerment Act - HR 1464
Date Introduced: 04/10/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to provide notice to members of the Armed Forces, beginning with recruit basic training and the initial training of officer candidates, regarding the availability of mental health services, to help eliminate perceived stigma associated with seeking and receiving mental health services, and to clarify the extent to which information regarding a member seeking and receiving mental health services may be disclosed.
Military Suicide Reduction Act - HR 1463
Date Introduced: 04/10/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the mental health assessments provided to members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation.
The Rural Veterans Healthcare Accessibility Improvement Act - HR 1134
Date Introduced: 03/13/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a grant program and pilot program designed to improve the delivery of health care to veterans residing in rural areas.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the commencement date of the period of service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for eligibility for hospital care and medical services in connection with exposure to contaminated water - S 529
Date Introduced: 03/12/2013
The bill would change the commencement for the period of military service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for purposes of eligibility for hospital care and medical services for specified illnesses or conditions related to exposure to contaminated water at such installation, from January 1, 1957, to either August 1, 1953, or an earlier date that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), in consultation with the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, shall specify.
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care - S 455
Date Introduced: 03/06/2013
The bill would authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in connection with vocational rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, or care.
The Women Veterans and Other Health Care Improvements Act of 2013 - HR 958
Date Introduced: 03/05/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to severely wounded, ill, or injured veterans and their spouses.
Veterans' Efficiencies Through Savings Act of 2013 - HR 834
Date Introduced: 02/26/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct cost-benefit analyses for the provision of medical care by the Department of Veterans Affairs in certain geographic areas served by multiple Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities.
CHAMPVA Children's Protection Act of 2013 - S 325
Date Introduced: 02/14/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program.
Healthcare for Early Retirement Eligible Reservists Act of 2013 - HR 738
Date Introduced: 02/14/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement that certain former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces be at least 60 years of age in order to be eligible to receive health care benefits.
Help Establish Access to Local Timely Healthcare for Your (HEALTHY) Vets Act - HR 635
Date Introduced: 02/13/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with community health care providers to improve access to health care for veterans in highly rural areas.
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Home Loans

Fairness for Military Homeowners Act of 2013 - HR 1223
Date Introduced: 03/15/2013
The bill would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to ensure that relocation of a servicemember to serve on active duty away from the servicemember's principal residence does not prevent the servicemember from refinancing a mortgage on that principal residence.
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures - HR 821
Date Introduced: 02/26/2013
The bill would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, for five years after enactment of this Act, to afford surviving spouses of servicemembers who die while in the military and whose death is service- connected the same protections against sale, foreclosure, and seizure of property currently applicable to their husbands who while in military service are unable to meet an obligation on real or personal property.  The bill also requires each lending institution subject to specified requirements for a maximum 6% rate of interest on a servicemember's debts incurred before military service to designate one of its employees as a compliance officer responsible for: (1) ensuring the institution's compliance with such requirements, and (2) distributing information to servicemembers whose obligations and liabilities are covered by such requirements.

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Homeless Veterans

Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013 - S 825
Date Introduced: 04/25/2013
The bill would allow the VA to enter partnerships with public and private entities to increase the availability of legal services for homeless veterans. It also would require transitional housing providers to meet the gender-specific needs of homeless women veterans.
Shelter Our Servicemembers Act - HR 1714
Date Introduced: 04/24/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant pilot program to provide housing to elderly homeless veterans.
To provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program - HR 1305
Date Introduced: 03/20/2013
The bill would make eligible under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) homeless veterans reintegration program those homeless veterans who are: (1) participating in the VA supported housing program for which rental assistance is provided under the United States Housing Act of 1937, and (2) veterans who are transitioning from being incarcerated.
To expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs - HR 897
Date Introduced: 02/28/2013
The bill would include as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran or veteran's family fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the current housing situation, including where the health and safety of children are jeopardized, there is no other residence, and there is a lack of resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs - S 287
Date Introduced: 02/12/2013
The bill would include as a homeless veteran, for purposes of eligibility for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran or veteran's family fleeing domestic or dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions in the current housing situation, including where the health and safety of children are jeopardized, there is no other residence, and there is a lack of resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.
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Housing

Military Family Home Protection Act - HR 1842
Date Introduced: 05/07/2013
The bill would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protections for servicemembers, surviving spouses, and disabled veterans against mortgage foreclosures.
Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act of 2013 - HR 1742
Date Introduced: 04/25/2013
The bill would exclude from consideration as income under the United States Housing Act of 1937 payments of pension made under section 1521 of title 38, United States Code, to veterans who are in need of regular aid and attendance.
Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act - HR 825
Date Introduced: 02/26/2013
The bill would exclude from consideration as income under the United States Housing Act of 1937 payments of pension made under section 1521 of title 38, United States Code, to veterans who are in need of regular aid and attendance.
Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 - HR 386
Date Introduced: 01/23/2013
The bill would provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans.
Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) Act of 2013 - HR 385
Date Introduced: 01/23/2013
The bill would establish a pilot program to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans.
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Mental Health

To require a program of mental health care and rehabilitation for veterans for service-related post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety disorder, or a related substance use disorder - S 819
Date Introduced: 04/25/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act of 2013 - S 810
Date Introduced: 04/25/2013
The bill would require a pilot program on an online computerized assessment to enhance detection of behaviors indicating a risk of suicide and other mental health conditions in members of the Armed Forces.
Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act - HR 1725
Date Introduced: 04/25/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war.
Military Mental Health Empowerment Act - HR 1464
Date Introduced: 04/10/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to provide notice to members of the Armed Forces, beginning with recruit basic training and the initial training of officer candidates, regarding the     availability of mental health services, to help eliminate perceived stigma associated with seeking and receiving mental health services, and to clarify the extent to which information regarding a member seeking and receiving mental health services may be disclosed.
Servicemembers Mental Health Review Act of 2013 - S 628
Date Introduced: 03/20/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to extend the duration of the Physical Disability Board of Review and to the expand the authority of such Board to review of the separation of members of the Armed Forces on the basis of mental condition not amounting to disability, including separation on the basis of a personality or adjustment disorder.
To require the inclusion of a behavioral health professional on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health condition - HR 1236
Date Introduced: 03/18/2013
The bill would require any physical evaluation board within the Department of Defense (DOD) that will consider issues related to post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health condition of a member or former member of the Armed Forces to include a behavioral health professional (BHP) as a board member.
Servicemembers Mental Health Review Act of 2013 - HR 975
Date Introduced: 03/05/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to extend the duration of the Physical Disability Board of Review and to the expand the authority of such Board to review of the separation of members of the Armed Forces on the basis of a mental condition not amounting to disability, including separation on the basis of a personality or adjustment disorder.
Ruth Moore Act of 2013 - S 294
Date Introduced: 02/13/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma.
Ruth Moore Act of 2013 - HR 671
Date Introduced: 02/13/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the disability compensation evaluation procedure of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma.
Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act - HR 602
Date Introduced: 02/08/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent.
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Other/Navy Personnel

To protect the child custody rights of deployed members of the Armed Forces. - HR 1898
Date Introduced: 05/08/2013
(Bill text available yet)
Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013 - S 12
Date Introduced: 02/26/2013
The bill would provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.
To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps - HR 124
Date Introduced: 01/03/2013
The bill states that the military department currently designated as the Department of the Navy is to be re-designated as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps, along with all necessary Cabinet level title and other administrative changes.
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Retirement

Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act of 2013 - HR 690
Date Introduced: 02/14/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or active service used to reduce the minimum age at which a member of a reserve component of the uniformed services may retire for non-regular service.
The Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act of 2013 - S 240
Date Introduced: 02/07/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or active service used to reduce the minimum age at which a member of a reserve component of the uniformed services may retire for non-regular service.
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Sexual Harassment/Assault

A bill to require a comprehensive review of the adequacy of the training, qualifications, and experience of the Department of Defense personnel responsible for sexual assault prevention and response for the Armed Forces - S 964
Date Introduced: 05/15/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
Combating Military Sexual Assault Act of 2013 - HR 2002
Date Introduced: 05/15/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance assistance for victims of sexual assault committed by members of the Armed Forces
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) Deployment Act - HR 1986
Date Introduced: 05/15/2013
The bill would provide for the assignment of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners-Adult/Adolescent to brigades and equivalent units of the Armed Forces.
Combating Military Sexual Assault Act of 2013 - S 871
Date Introduced: 05/07/2013
The bill would provide victims of sexual assault with Special Victims’ Counsel – a military lawyer who will assist sexual assault victims throughout the process as well as enhance the responsibilities and authority of the Department of Defense’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office.
The Military Sexual Assault Prevention Act of 2013 - S 548
Date Introduced: 03/13/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to improve and enhance the capabilities of the Armed Forces to prevent and respond to sexual assault and sexual harassment in the Armed Forces.
Protect Our Military Trainees Act - HR 430
Date Introduced: 01/25/2013
The bill would amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect new members of the Armed Forces who are undergoing basic training from the sexual advances of the members of the Armed Forces responsible for their instruction.
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Transition/Reintegration

Servicemembers Choice in Transition Act of 2013 - S 889
Date Introduced: 05/07/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense.
To amend the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 to improve the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program by providing assistance under such program for certain training programs that are considered less than full-time - HR 1357
Date Introduced: 03/21/2013
(Bill text not available yet)
Servicemembers’ Choice in Transition Act of 2013 - HR 631
Date Introduced: 02/13/2013
The bill would amend title 10, United States Code, to provide requirements for the contents of the Transition Assistance Program.
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) Extension Act of 2013 - HR 562
Date Introduced: 02/06/2013
The bill would provide for a three-month extension of the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
To require an audiometric test of each member of the Armed Forces before the separation of the member - HR 368
Date Introduced: 01/23/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of each military department to ensure that each member of the Armed Forces under their jurisdiction receives an audiometric test at the 8000 Hz frequency (or an equivalent test) to evaluate the hearing of such member during the 90-day period before the member is discharged, separated, or retired.
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Travel

Veterans Transportation Service Act - HR 1702
Date Introduced: 04/24/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care.
To provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel in connection with certain special disabilities rehabilitation - S 633
Date Introduced: 03/21/2013
The bill would authorize payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible.
To provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation - HR 1284
Date Introduced: 03/20/2013
The bill would authorize payment under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiary travel program of travel expenses in connection with medical examination, treatment, or care of a veteran with vision impairment, a spinal cord injury or disorder, or double or multiple amputations whose travel is in connection with care provided through a VA special disabilities rehabilitation program, if such care is provided: (1) on an inpatient basis, or (2) while a veteran is provided temporary lodging at a VA facility in order to make such care more accessible.
Travel Reimbursement for Inactive Duty Training Personnel (TRIP) Act of 2013 - S 378
Date Introduced: 02/25/2013
The bill would amend title 37, United States Code, to provide travel and transportation allowances for members of the reserve components for long distance and certain other travel to inactive duty training.
To permit veterans who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total to travel on military aircraft in the same manner and to the same extent as retired members of the Armed Forces entitled to such travel - S 346
Date Introduced: 02/14/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to provide transportation on scheduled and unscheduled military flights within the United States and on scheduled overseas flights on a space-available basis for veterans with a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total.
To permit veterans who have a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total to travel on military aircraft in the same manner and to the same extent as retired members of the Armed Forces entitled to such travel - HR 164
Date Introduced: 01/04/2013
The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to provide transportation on scheduled and unscheduled military flights within the United States and on scheduled overseas flights on a space-available basis for veterans with a service-connected, permanent disability rated as total.

Veteran Status

Honor America’s Guard-Reserve Retirees Act - S 629
Date Introduced: 03/20/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of the Armed Forces of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law.
Honor America’s Guard-Reserve Retirees Act - HR 679
Date Introduced: 02/13/2013
The bill would amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law.
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