(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Amends federal veterans' benefits provisions to extend through 2007: (1) the authority for health care provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) due to prior participation in Department of Defense (DOD) chemical and biological warfare testing; (2) certain grants and per diem assistance for homeless veterans; (3) VA treatment and rehabilitation and additional services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans; (4) the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans; and (5) VA authority to reimburse the next of kin of a deceased veteran for the placement of a government marker at a burial site in a private cemetery.
Extends through June 30, 2007, VA authority for an additional educational assistance allowance for work-study performed by veterans.
Expands eligibility for educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program to include the spouse or child of a member of the Armed Forces who has a total permanent disability incurred in or aggravated by active military service.
Became Public Law No: 109-444.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8617-8621)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6314.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8637-8638)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 520).(text: CR H8617)
Roll Call #520 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 520). (text: CR H8617)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.