Recognizing the significant contributions of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment to the veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
2009-11-18: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Supporting an international park between Big Bend National Park in the United States and the protected areas of the Coahuila and Chihuahua States across the border in Mexico.
2009-07-29: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Military Personnel Citizenship Processing Act
2008-09-24: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 to provide for reimbursement for costs incurred by the non-Federal interest in the flood control project in San Antonio, Texas, and for other purposes.
2008-07-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River Extension Act of 2008
2008-09-11: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 538.
To authorize the expansion of the Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis, Texas, and for other purposes.
2008-10-02: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2008
2008-04-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2008
2008-05-22: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an increase in the rates of basic educational assistance payable under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
2008-04-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update at least once every six years the plans and specifications for specially adapted housing furnished to veterans by the Secretary.
2008-05-21: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Border Wait Times Study Act
2007-12-07: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to provide an additional 12 weeks of leave for a family member to care for a member of the Armed Forces who is seriously injured in combat.
2007-10-17: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Wounded Heroes' Bill of Rights Act
2007-07-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a program for the provision of readjustment and mental health services to veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.
2007-06-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 South Getty Street in Uvalde, Texas, as the "Dolph S. Briscoe, Jr. Post Office Building".
2007-08-09: Became Public Law No: 110-73.
Border Law Enforcement Enhancement Act
2007-06-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize additional funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the capacity for provision of mental health services through contracts with community mental health centers, and for other purposes.
2007-06-14: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.
2008-06-26: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, and for other purposes.
2008-02-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing and celebrating the 35th anniversary of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and for other purposes.
2007-09-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.