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Veterans' Compensation and Readjustment Benefits Amendments of 1996

Introduced: June 19, 1996 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 28, 1996
See S.1711.
Jul 18, 1996
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Jul 17, 1996
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 16, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 1996
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 16, 1996
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 16, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jul 16, 1996
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7552-7557)
Jul 16, 1996
Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 27, 1996
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 328.
Jun 27, 1996
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 104-649.
Jun 20, 1996
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 20, 1996
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 19, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 19, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Veterans Compensation Benefits

Title II: Education and Other Readjustment Benefits

Title III: Other Matters

Veterans' Compensation and Readjustment Benefits Amendments of 1996 - Title I: Veterans Compensation Benefits - Adds bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma to the list of diseases that will be considered service-connected (and therefore compensable) when occurring in a radiation-exposed veteran.

(Sec. 102) Considers any veteran age 65 or older and a patient in a nursing home as totally and permanently disabled for purposes of eligibility for veterans' disability compensation.

(Sec. 103) Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a pilot program under which veterans' medical disability evaluation examinations may be made under contract by persons other than employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

(Sec. 104) Reduces the annual clothing allowance for veterans who are incarcerated and furnished clothing by the penal institution.

(Sec. 105) Amends the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 1994 to extend the due date for a final report from the Veterans' Claims Adjudication Commission concerning the disposition of claims for veterans' benefits. Provides funding.

Title II: Education and Other Readjustment Benefits - Repeals provisions prohibiting the Secretary from approving the enrollment of an eligible veteran or other person in a course offered at an educational institution when such institution has been in operation for less than two years. Prohibits the Secretary from approving enrollment in a course not leading to a standard college degree when: (1) the institution or branch thereof offering the course has been operating for less than two years; or (2) following either a change in ownership or a move, the institution does not retain substantially the same faculty, student body, and courses. Provides for the approval or disapproval of courses offered by an institution under contract. Revises approval requirements concerning the adequacy of student records.

(Sec. 202) Eliminates the distinction between the pursuit of education by open circuit television and independent study for purposes of the computation of the educational assistance allowance provided.

(Sec. 203) Authorizes the Secretary to approve the pursuit of flight training if, among other requirements, the individual possesses a valid private pilot's license and meets the medical requirements for a commercial pilot's license on the first day of such training and within 60 days after successfully completing such training.

(Sec. 204) Repeals a provision limiting the monthly educational assistance allowance payable to an individual pursuing a cooperative program. Increases the monthly educational allowance provided to individuals pursuing training in a business or industrial establishment as part of a full-time education program.

(Sec. 205) Extends the authority of the Secretary to issue certificates or other securities evidencing an interest in a pool of veterans' mortgage loans guaranteed by the Department.

(Sec. 206) Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to extend the authority for veterans' reintegration projects.

Title III: Other Matters - Authorizes the American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into arrangements for the repair and long-term maintenance of war memorials. Establishes in the Treasury a fund for such repair and maintenance expenses.

(Sec. 302) Provides burial benefits when a veteran dies at an institution at which such veteran was receiving Department-authorized hospital or nursing home care.

What's happening now September 28, 1996

See S.1711.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1