To revise the effective date for military retiree cost-of-living adjustments for fiscal years 1996, 1997, and 1998.
1995-11-20: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2223-2224)
Jackie Robinson Commemorative Coin Act
1996-09-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
To name the Mountain Home Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Johnson City, Tennessee, as the "James H. Quillen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
1996-05-01: For Further Action See H.R.3376.
To provide clarification in the reimbursement to States for federally funded employees carrying out Federal programs during the lapse in appropriations between November 14, 1995, through November 19, 1995.
1995-12-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.
Military Honor and Decency Act of 1996
1996-05-08: Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit covered beneficiaries under the military health care system who are also entitled to medicare to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program.
1996-03-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to restore the provisions of chapter 76 of that title (relating to missing persons) as in effect before the amendments made by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997.
1996-09-27: Received in the Senate.
To ensure that payments during fiscal year 1996 of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities, of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of such veterans, and of other veterans benefits, and payments to Department of Veterans Affairs contractors providing services directly related to patient health and safety, are made regardless of Government financial shortfalls.
1995-12-20: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Defend America Act of 1996
1996-05-16: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 287.
To designate certain locks and dams of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
1996-05-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, popularly known as the Jones Act, and related statutes are critically important components of our Nation's economic and military security and should be fully and strongly supported.
1997-06-27: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1345)
Veterans' Cemetery Protection Act of 1996
1996-09-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Regulatory Accountability Act of 1996
1996-04-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs.
To limit the authority of the Secretary of Transportation to regulate light and medium duty commercial vehicles.
1995-09-08: See H.R.2274.
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 1995
1997-01-06: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Newborn Infant HIV Notification Act
1995-04-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Budget Process Reform Act
1996-09-28: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform and Oversight, Appropriations, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Small Business Transport Correction Advancement Act of 1996
1996-09-24: Received in the Senate.
To provide that Members of Congress shall not be paid during Federal Government shutdowns.
1995-12-15: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H14936)
To prevent Members of the House of Representatives from making mass mailings during an election year, and for other purposes.
1996-07-16: Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.