Veterans Administration Health Programs Extension Act of 1984
1984-06-05: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to waive certain restrictions on the provision of health care to veterans in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and to extend the authority for Veterans' Administration geriatric research, education, and clinical activities.
1984-05-01: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the requirements for reports by the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to Congress on the adequacy of per diem rates for payments made to States providing domiciliary, nursing home, and hospital care to veterans.
1984-05-02: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
A bill for the relief of Sharon Natalie David.
1984-03-20: Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that certain educational benefits paid by the Department of Defense to or on behalf of members of the Armed Forces shall be treated for purposes of taxation in the same manner as educational assistance payments under the GI bill.
1984-03-01: Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that bereavement counseling may be provided by the Veterans' Administration as part of a program of home health services.
1984-02-22: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide comprehensive treatment services to veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations and are suffering from the post-traumatic stress disorder.
1984-05-02: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the scope of authority of Veterans' Administration police officers, and for other purposes.
1984-05-02: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to waive mandatory reductions in military retirement pay of certain retired military officers recruited for employment by the Department of Medicine and Surgery.
1984-06-26: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
A bill to amend section 5010 of title 38, United States Code, to clarify the time for submission of the Comptroller General's report required by that section.
1984-05-02: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
A bill to amend Section 612 of title 38, United States Code, to provide outpatient dental services and treatment to any veteran who has a service-connected disability rated at 50 percent or more.
1984-01-24: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the "James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center", and to name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia, the "Carl Vinson Veterans' Administration Medical Center".
1983-11-30: Became Public Law No: 98-190.
A bill to amend the charter of AMVETS by extending eligibility for membership to individuals who qualify on or after May 8, 1975.
1984-05-07: Other Measure S.2079 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.
Veterans Health Care Amendments of 1983
1983-11-21: Became Public Law No: 98-160.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that appointments to certain positions in the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the Veterans Administration may be optional and to clarify the authority of the Chief Medical Director or designee regarding disciplinary actions on probationary employees.
1983-04-27: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to name the Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as the "James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center".
1983-04-19: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to pay certain funeral expenses for former prisoners of war and for recipients of the Purple Heart Medal.
1983-04-07: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to extend until July 1, 1986, the existing suspension of duty on certain textile fabrics used in the manufacture of hovercraft skirts.
1983-06-23: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 1983
1983-08-09: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From VA.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to provide certain contract hospital care and medical services in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and other territories.
1983-03-02: Referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.