A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance.
2006-11-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10971)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts.
2006-07-13: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Comprehensive Homeless Veterans Assistance and Prevention Act of 2006
2006-06-21: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6275)
Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006
2006-12-22: Became Public Law No: 109-461.
A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to remove the 100 percent tariff imposed on Roquefort cheese.
2006-05-25: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2006
2006-05-17: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4698)
Western Hemisphere Energy Security Act of 2006
2006-09-21: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9862-9863)
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish centers to provide enhanced services to veterans with amputations and prosthetic devices, and for other purposes.
2006-05-11: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Veterans' Choice of Representation and Benefits Enhancement Act of 2006
2006-09-21: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strike the term of the positions Under Secretary for Health and the Under Secretary for Benefits and simplify appointments to such positions.
2006-05-11: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006
2006-10-16: Became Public Law No: 109-361.
Southern Idaho Bureau of Reclamation Repayment Act of 2006
2006-06-28: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-677.
Specialty Crops Competition Act of 2006
2006-03-31: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
A bill to extend the time required for construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.
2006-07-31: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.
Insular Possessions Act of 2005
2005-11-02: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to amend titles 10 and 38 of the United States Code, to modify the circumstances under which a person who has committed a capital offense is denied certain burial-related benefits and funeral honors.
2005-10-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10827)
A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to remove the remains of Russell Wayne Wagner from Arlington National Cemetery.
2005-10-03: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10826)
Home School Non-Discrimination Act of 2005
2005-09-13: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Judicial Powers Restoration Act of 2005
2005-07-29: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.