2583 Dec. 17, 1987 A letter from the American Legion transmitting the proceedings of the 69th annual National Convention, San Antonio, Texas, August 25-27, 1987, together with a financial statement and independent audit, pursuant to 36, U.S.C 49. 2737 Jan. 25, 1988 A December 23, 1987 letter from the Administrator, Veterans' Administration, transmitting a report on the extent of contractor performance of activities at VA health care facilities during fiscal year 1987, pursuant to 38, U.S.C. 5010(c)(7) (96 Stat. 1449). 2738 Jan. 25, 1988 A December 29, 1987 letter from the Administrator, Veterans' Administration, transmitting a revised Biennial Report of the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War, as a substitute for the material previously forwarded (Ex. Com. No. 2039), pursuant to 38, U.S.C. 221(c). 2827 Feb. 2, 1988 A communication from the Adjutant General, the United Spanish War Veterans, transmitting the proceedings of the national encampment, held in Bangor, ME, on August 23-27, 1986, pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1332. 2854 Feb. 4, 1988 A February 1, 1988 letter from the Deputy Chief, Legislative Division Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of the Air Force, transmitting a copy of his decision document with background information and instructions for applying for an Armed Forces discharge certificate to be administered by the Veterans' Administration. 3127 Mar. 10, 1988 A March 7, 1988 letter from the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, Veterans' Administration, transmitting their joint report on the sharing of medical resources between the two agencies, purusant to 38, U.S.C. 5011(f). Referred jointly to Committee on Armed Services. 3357 Apr. 11, 1988 An April 1, 1988 letter from the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to index rates of veterans' disability compensation and surviving spouses' and children's dependency and indemnity compensation to automatically increase to keep pace with the cost of living, and for other purposes. 3358 Apr. 11, 1988 An April 1, 1988 letter from the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify eligibility requirements for the plot allowance; authorize a headstone allowance for prepurchased grave markers; extend the State cemetery grants programs; and for other purposes, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1110. 3359 Apr. 11, 1988 An April 1, 1988 letter from the Administrator, Veterans' Administration, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 38, section 203(b), United States Code, to delete the requirement that settlements of claims in excess of $1 million on a construction contract be provided for specifically in an appropriation law, and to provide instead that the Administrator notify the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations of construction contract claims settlements of more than $1 million. 3361 Apr. 11, 1988 An April 6, 1988 letter from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, transmitting the biennial report on the Montgomery GI Bill Education Benefits Program, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1436. Jointly referred to Armed Services Committee. 3390 Apr. 12, 1988 An April 7, 1988 letter from the Administrator, Veterans' Administration, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 38, sections 5002(d) and 5004(a)(4), United States Code, to raise the Veterans' Administration's minor construction cost limitation from $2 million to $3 million and for other purposes. 3391 Apr. 12, 1988 An April 7, 1988 letter from the Administrator, Veterans' Administration, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, and other provisions of law, to extend the authority of the Veterans' Administration (VA) to continue major health care programs, and to revise and clarify VA authority to furnish certain health care benefits, and to enhance VA authority to recruit and retain certain health care personnel. 3411 Apr. 13, 1988 An April 11, 1988 letter from the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, Veterans' Administration, transmitting a report covering 23 cases recommended for equitable relief, pursuant to title 38, U.S.C. 210(c)(3)(B). 3461 Apr. 19, 1988 An April 12, 1988 letter from the Administrator of Veterans Affairs, Veterans' Administration, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 10 and title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the educational assistance programs for veterans and eligible persons, and for other purposes. Jointly referred to Armed Services Committee. 3473 Apr. 20, 1988 An April 18, 1988 letter from the Administrator of Veterans Affairs, Veterans' Administration, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize multiyear contracts in certain cases. 3475 Apr. 20, 1988 An April 15, 1988 letter from the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 5, 10, 37 and 38, United States Code, to provide members of the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps coverage for adequate care and compensation for disabilities incurred during training. 3584 May 9, 1988 A May 3, 1988 letter from the Administrator, Veterans' Administration, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal provisions relating to setting the interest rate on guaranteed or insured housing loans to veterans and inspecting manufactured homes purchased by veterans, to modify the procedures for the sale of loans by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, and for other purposes. 3603 May 10, 1988 A May 6, 1988 letter from the Administrator of the Veterans' Administration, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the appointment of Veterans' Administration trained graduates in certain healthcare professions or occupations by the Veterans' Administration without regard to civil service hiring procedures. Referred jointly to Post Office and Civil Service Committee. 3730 June 1, 1988 A May 26, 1988 letter from the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide authority for payment of interest on insurance settlements, and to permit increased discount rates for insurance premiums paid in advance. 3894 June 28, 1988 A June 27, 1988 letter from the Administrator, Veterans' Administration transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend title 38, United States Code, to convert non-physician directors appointed under section 4103(a)(8) of title 38, United States Code, to Senior Executive Service career appointees. 3954 July 7, 1988 A July 6, 1988 letter from the Administrator, Veterans' Administration, transmitting the agency's report of activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1987, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 214, 221(c), 664. 4263 Sept. 7, 1988 An August 11, 1988 letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting the Secretary's annual report on employment and training programs, pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 1579(d). Referred jointly to Committee on Education and Labor. SUMMARY OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ACTION BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REFERRED AND HEARINGS/EXECUTIVE SESSIONS CONDUCTED 1 Including 4 bills enacted as amendment in other legislation; 1 left in House when similar Senate bill returned to Senate; and 1 similar to another bill enacted (Public Law 87-645). 2 Includes 2 bills enacted as amendments to other bills. a Includes 1 bill enacted as amendment to another bill. Provisions of 3 of these bills were passed by the House as a separate bill, and the provisions of 1 bill were included as an amendment to another bill which became public law. 67 One bill in a Senate committee had purpose accomplished administrative; 5 others were enacted as sections of another bill; and portions of 1 bill left in the House were enacted as part of another bill. Includes S.J. Res. 197 making technical correction to law, which was brought to House floor for immediate consideration and passed by unanimous consent. The difference in number of bills reported (14) and laws enacted (15) is due to fact that S. 3705 did not go to the House Committee. However, the subject matter was included in H.R. 12628. HEARINGS AND EXECUTIVE SESSIONS (All hearings and executive sessions of the Committee are held in the Committee hearing room, Room 334, Cannon House Office Building, unless otherwise designated.) Jan. 29, 1987.-Open. 9:15 a.m. Full Committee organization meeting. Feb. 3, 1987.-Open. 9:00 a.m. Full Committee on FY '88 VA budget. Witnesses: Veterans' Admistration; and veterans organizations. (Serial No. 100-1). Feb. 4, 1987.-Open. 9:00 a.m. Full Committee on FY '88 VA budget. Witnesses: Veterans Administration Medical Center Directors; and veterans organizations. (Serial No. 100-1). Feb. 18, 1987.-Open. 1:00 p.m. Subcommittee on Education, Training and Employment. Legislation on the New GI Bill, H.R. 1085. Witnesses: Veterans Administration; Department of Defense; veterans organizations; and public witnesses. (Serial No. 100-2). Feb. 19, 1987.-Open. 9:30 a.m. Full Committee. Markup. Markup on budget report to Budget Committee and H. Con. Res. 27. Feb. 24, 1987.-Open. 9:30 a.m. Room 345 Cannon House Office Building. House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees. Receive the presentation of the legislative agenda of the Disabled American Veterans. Feb. 25, 1987.-Open. 9:30 a.m. House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees. Receive the legislative programs of the Paralyzed Veterans of America; Blinded Veterans of America; Veterans of World War I; and Military Order of the Purple Heart. Feb. 26, 1987.-Open. 9:30 a.m. Markup. Subcommittee on Education, Training and Employment, H.R. 1085. Mar. 3, 1987.-Open. 9:30 a.m. Room 345 Cannon House Building. House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees. Receive the presentation of the legislative agenda of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mar. 4, 1987.-Open. 9:00 a.m. Full Committee markup. H.R. 1085. Mar. 11, 1987.-Open. 9:00 a.m. Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care. VA medical construction request. Witnesses: Honorable James Florio, Member of Congress; Honorable Christopher Smith, Member of Congress; Honorable Richard Ray, Member of Congress; Honorable Dave McCurdy, Member of Congress; Honorable Nick J. Rahall, Member of Congress; Honorable Charles Bennett, Member of Congress; Honorable James Howard, Member of Congress; Honorable Patrick Swindall, Member of Congress; Honorable Dan Glickman, Member of Congress; Veterans Administration; and veterans organizations. (Serial No. 100-3). Mar. 17, 1987.-Open. 9:30 a.m. House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees. Issues arising in connection with NARS vs. Turnage. Witnesses: Mr. Gordon P. Erspamer, National Association of Radiation Survivors; Mr. Ronald B. Abrams, Veterans Administration employee; Mr. Barry S. Boskovitch, Veterans Administration |