To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that in the case of past-due benefits awarded an individual pursuant to a proceeding before the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the payment of attorneys fees with respect to such award may not exceed 20 percent of the award.
1997-10-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Landmine Elimination Act of 1997
1997-10-03: Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that civilian employees of the National Guard may not be required to wear military uniforms while performing civilian service.
1998-06-15: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.
To amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to ensure that the provision of assistance for exports to China is conditioned upon adherence to responsible conduct.
1997-07-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Federal Procurement and Assistance Integrity Act
1997-06-11: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1997
1997-03-19: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
To rename the United States Court of Veterans Appeals as the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
1997-03-18: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow revision of veterans benefits decisions based on clear and unmistakable error.
1997-11-21: Became Public Law No: 105-111.
Corporate Welfare Reduction Act of 1997
1997-02-05: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Persian Gulf War Veterans Compensation Act of 1997
1997-02-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Supporting the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument known as the National Railroad Hall of Fame.
1997-07-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
Stating the sense of Congress that substantial amounts of the proceeds received by the United States under any congressionally approved tobacco settlement should be allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
1998-03-24: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.