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H.R.2642
Title: Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Edwards, Chet [TX-17] (introduced 6/11/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Related Bills: H.RES.480, H.RES.1197, H.RES.1284, H.R.4104, S.1645, S.2363
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-252 [GPO: Text, PDF]
House Reports: 110-186
Note: H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008.
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6/30/2008--Public Law.    (There are 4 other summaries)

Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, International Affairs, and Other Security-Related Matters - Chapter 1: Agriculture - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2008 to the Department of Agriculture for the Foreign Agricultural Service for grants under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (P.L. 480) for emergency and nonemergency food assistance to foreign countries.

Chapter 2: Justice- Makes supplemental appropriations to the Department of Justice for: (1) the Office of Inspector General; (2) general legal activities; (3) the U.S. Marshals Service; (4) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (5) the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); (6) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and (7) the Federal Prison System.

Chapter 3: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs - Makes supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and DOD; (2) family housing construction for the Navy and Marine Corps; and (3) the Department of Defense Base Closure Account, 2005.

Makes supplemental appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) general operating expenses; (2) information technology systems; and (3) construction for major projects.

(Sec. 1301) Appropriates funds to accelerate barracks improvements at Army installations.

(Sec. 1302) Prohibits any funds from being used to disestablish, reorganize, or relocate the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (except for the Armed Forces Medical Examiner) until the President has established a Joint Pathology Center as required under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.

(Sec. 1303) Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting debts owed to the United States by veterans who die as a result of an injury incurred or aggravated while in the line of duty while serving in a theater of combat operations in a war or in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities after September 11, 2001, if such Secretary determines that termination of collection is in the best interest of the United States. Allows such Secretary to refund amounts already collected from qualifying individuals.

Chapter 4: Department of State and Foreign Operations - Subchapter A: Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 - Makes FY2009 supplemental appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Office of Inspector General; (3) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance for facilities in Afghanistan; (4) contributions to international organizations; (5) contributions to international peacekeeping activitie; (6) the Democracy Fund; (7) international narcotics control and law enforcement; (8) migration and refugee assistance; (9) the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund; and (10) nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining, and related programs.

Makes additional FY2009 appropriations for the Broadcasting Board of Governors for international broadcasting operations.

Makes FY2009 supplemental appropriations for the Economic Support Fund.

Makes FY2009 supplemental appropriations to the President for: (1) international disaster assistance; and (2) the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for operating expenses and for the Office of Inspector General; and (3) the foreign military financing program.

Makes additional FY2009 appropriations for the Economic Support Fund.

Subchapter B: Bridge Fund Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 - Makes additional FY2009 appropriations for the Department for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Office of Inspector General; (3) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance for facilities in Afghanistan; (4) contributions to international organizations; (5) contributions to international peacekeeping activities; (6) the Economic Support Fund; (7) international narcotics control and law enforcement; (8) migration and refugee assistance; and (9) nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining, and related programs.

Makes additional FY2009 appropriations for the Broadcasting Board of Governors for international broadcasting operations.

Makes additional FY2009 appropriations to the President for: (1) global health and child survival; (2) development assistance; (3) international disaster assistance; (4) USAID for operating expenses and for the Office of Inspector General; (5) the foreign military financing program; and (6) peacekeeping operations.

Makes additional FY2009 appropriations for the Economic Support Fund.

Subchapter C: General Provisions, This Chapter - (Sec. 1402) Prohibits the availability of funds appropriated for infrastructure activities in Iraq until the Secretary of State (Secretary) certifies to the appropriations committees that the United States and Iraq have entered into an asset transfer agreement that includes commitments by Iraq to maintain U.S.-funded infrastructure in Iraq.

Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for the construction of prison facilities in Iraq.

Prohibits the availability of more than 40% of the funds appropriated for rule of law programs in Iraq until the Secretary: (1) certifies to the appropriations committees that a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy has been developed and is being implemented; and (2) submits a list of senior Iraqi officials who the Secretary believes have committed corrupt acts.

Prohibits the availability of funds appropriated for expenses of Provisional Reconstruction Teams until the Secretary reports to such committees a strategy for the eventual winding down and closing of such Teams, and related cost information.

Prohibits the availability of more than 50% of the funds appropriated for the Community Stabilization Program in Iraq until the Secretary certifies to such committees that USAID is implementing certain recommendations to ensure accountability of funds.

Allows the availability of funds for assistance for Iraq only to the extent that Iraq matches such assistance on a dollar-for-dollar basis (with exceptions for certain humanitarian programs). Requires a report from the Secretary to such committees on Iraqi matching funds.

Requires a report from the Secretary to such committees on amounts provided by Iraq since June 30, 2004, to assist Iraqi refugees in Syria, Jordan, and elsewhere, and the amount Iraq plans to so provide in FY2008.

(Sec. 1403) Specifies that certain funds for Afghanistan shall be made available for: (1) assistance for women and girls; (2) higher education; and (3) post-operations assistance.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to the appropriations committees respecting anticorruption activities undertaken by the government of Afghanistan.

(Sec. 1404) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriations committees respecting: (1) U.S. assistance for training of Palestinian security forces; and (2) the security strategy of the Palestinian Authority.

(Sec. 1405) Authorizes the President to waive any sanctions under the Arms Export Control Act with respect to North Korea for providing assistance related to: (1) the implementation and verification of compliance by North Korea with its commitment to abandon all nuclear weapons and nuclear programs as part of the verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula; and (2) the elimination of North Korean capability with weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. Provides exceptions. Requires the: (1) President to notify the appropriations, defense, and foreign relations committees at least 15 days in advance of exercising any such waiver; and (2) President to report annually to such committees on waivers issued; and (3) Secretary to report to such committees on verification measures relating to North Korea's nuclear programs.

(Sec. 1406) Sets forth funding assistance provisions for Mexico, including provisions respecting: (1) funds for anti-drug trafficking and related anti-crime activities, judicial reform, and law enforcement; (2) funding allocation requirements for the government of Mexico; and (3) a spending plan report to Congress.

(Sec. 1407) Sets forth funding assistance provisions for the countries of Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama), including provisions respecting: (1) funds for anti-drug trafficking and related anti-crime activities; (2) funds for Haiti and the Dominican Republic; (3) allocation of funds and related requirements; and (4) a spending plan report to Congress.

(Sec. 1408) Transfers specified funds into the Buying Power Maintenance Account.

(Sec. 1409) Authorizes the withholding of specified funds earmarked for Serbia if the Secretary reports to the appropriations committees that such country has failed to provide full compensation to the Department of State for damages to the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, resulting from a February 21, 2008, attack.

(Sec. 1410) Rescinds a specified amount of appropriated funds: (1) under the Andean Counterdrug Initiative for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs and appropriates that amount for the World Food Program for farmers in countries affected by food shortages to increase crop yields; (2) for international narcotics control and law enforcement and appropriates that amount for assistance to Sudan for police units; and (3) from the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund under prior Acts.

(Sec. 1411) Authorizes the use of specified funds for: (1) peacekeeping operations in Darfur, Sudan; and (2) establishing a U.S. consulate in Lhasa, Tibet.

(Sec. 1413) Rescinds a specified amount of funds appropriated in prior Acts for the Millennium Challenge Corporation and appropriates that amount for assistance to Jordan.

(Sec. 1414) Makes funds provided in this chapter for diplomatic and consular programs and the Economic Support Fund available for programs and countries in specified amounts.

(Sec. 1415) Sets forth certain: (1) funding reprogramming authority; and (2) spending plan and notification requirements.

Title II: Domestic Matters - Chapter 1: Food and Drug Administration - Makes additional FY2009 appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for salaries and expenses.

Chapter 2: Commerce, Justice, and Science - Makes additional appropriations for: (1) the Bureau of the Census (Department of Commerce) for periodic censuses and programs; and (2) the federal prison system (Department of Justice) for salaries and expenses.

Makes additional appropriations for the: (1) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for science, aeronautics, and exploration; and (2) National Science Foundation for research and related activities, education, and human resources.

Chapter 3: Energy - Makes additional appropriations for the Department of Energy (DOE) for science and defense environmental cleanup.

Chapter 3: Labor and Health and Human Services - Makes additional appropriations for: (1) Department of Labor state unemployment insurance and employment service operations; and (2) the Department of Health and Human Services for the National Institutes of Health.

Chapter 5: Legislative Branch - Appropriates funds for Annette Lantos, widow of the late Representative Tom Lantos.

Title III: Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery - Chapter 1: Agriculture - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2008 for the Department of Agriculture for: (1) the Farm Service Agency's Emergency Conservation Program; and (2) the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Emergency Watershed Protection Program.

Chapter 2: Commerce - Makes supplemental appropriations for the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration for Economic Development Assistance Programs for necessary expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure in areas covered by a declaration of major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

Chapter 3: Corps of Engineers - Makes supplemental appropriations to the Corps of Engineers for: (1) Construction for necessary expenses to address emergency situations at Corps projects and to rehabilitate and repair damages to Corps projects caused by recent natural disasters and for necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season; (2) the Mississippi River and Tributaries for recovery from natural disasters; (3) Operation and Maintenance to dredge navigation channels and repair other Corps projects related to natural disasters; (4) Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies for necessary expenses to prepare for flood, hurricane, and other natural disasters and to support emergency operations, repair, and other activities in response to flood and hurricane emergencies and for necessary expenses relating to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season; and (5) Expenses for increased efforts by the Mississippi Valley Division to oversee emergency response and recovery activities related to the consequences of hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in 2005.

Chapter 4: Small Business - Makes supplemental appropriations to the Small Business Administration for the direct loans program account for necessary expenses related to flooding in midwestern states and other natural disasters.

Chapter 5: FEMA Disaster Relief - Makes supplemental appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Disaster Relief.

Chapter 6: Housing and Urban Development - Makes supplemental appropriations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for: (1) the provision of 3,000 units of permanent supportive housing as referenced in the Road Home Program of the Louisiana Recovery Authority approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and (2) the Community Development Fund for necessary expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure in areas covered by a declaration of major disaster under the Stafford Act as a result of recent natural disasters.

Title IV: Emergency Unemployment Compensation - (Sec. 4001) Authorizes a state to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Labor under which the state agency will make emergency unemployment compensation payments to individuals who: (1) have exhausted all rights to regular compensation under state or federal law with respect to a benefit year ending on or after May 1, 2007; (2) have no rights to regular compensation or extended compensation with respect to a week under such law or any other state or federal unemployment compensation law; and (3) are not receiving compensation for such week under the unemployment compensation law of Canada.

Authorizes a state's governor in an extended benefit period, if state law permits, to provide for the payment of emergency unemployment compensation before extended compensation to individuals who otherwise meet the requirements of this title.

Allows the payment of unemployment compensation to aliens only if they are legally authorized to work in the United States.

(Sec. 4002) Requires such agreements to require states to establish an emergency unemployment compensation account for an applicant's benefit year.

Prescribes a formula for crediting amounts to such accounts.

(Sec. 4003) Requires federal payments to states that have entered into such agreements to cover 100% of emergency unemployment compensation payments.

Prohibits such payments from being made to any state if it is entitled to reimbursement in respect of such compensation under any federal law other than this title or federal law relating to unemployment compensation for federal employees and ex-servicemen.

Denies a state entitlement to any reimbursement under the latter law if the state is entitled to reimbursement under this title.

(Sec. 4004) Requires funds in the extended unemployment compensation account of the Unemployment Trust Fund to be used for payments to states having such agreements.

Appropriates out of the employment security administration account of such Fund, without fiscal year limitation, the funds necessary to assist states in meeting the costs of administration of such agreements.

Appropriates from the general fund of the Treasury, without fiscal year limitation, to the extended unemployment compensation account of the Unemployment Trust Fund such sums as the Secretary estimates are necessary to make payments for: (1) compensation payable to federal employees and ex-servicemen; and (2) compensation payable on the basis of certain services performed for nonprofit organizations or governmental entities. Declares that none of these appropriations shall be required to be repaid.

(Sec. 4005) Makes an individual ineligible for further emergency unemployment compensation, and subjects him or her to fines and imprisonment of up to five years, or both, if the individual knowingly has made, or caused another to make, a false statement or representation of a material fact, or knowingly has failed, or caused another to fail, to disclose a material fact, and as a result of such actions the individual has received such emergency unemployment compensation to which he or she was not entitled.

Directs the state to require such an individual to repay the compensation to the state agency unless the state determines that: (1) the overpayment was without fault on the individual's part; and (2) such repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience.

(Sec. 4007) Requires any agreement entered into under this title to apply only to weeks of unemployment: (1) beginning after the agreement is entered into; and (2) ending on or before March 31, 2009.

Title V: Veterans Educational Assistance - Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 - (Sec. 5003) Amends federal veterans' benefits provisions to entitle to veterans' educational assistance individuals who, commencing on or after September 11, 2001, serve on active duty in the Armed Forces for: (1) at least 36 months; (2) at least 30 continuous days and is discharged or released due to a service-connected disability; or (3) less than 36 months or 30 continuous days, but are discharged or release under honorable conditions, placed on a retired list or into reserve service, or discharged or released from duty due to certain qualifying physical or mental conditions or hardship. Excepts certain service as qualifying for such assistance.

Establishes the duration of such assistance (in most cases 36 months) and assistance amounts, such amounts prorated based on the amount of active-duty service. Prohibits an individual from losing assistance entitlement due to being called or ordered to active duty while pursuing a program of education. Requires programs of education pursued with such assistance to be approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (including approval by the state approving agency concerned). Allows for the pursuit of an approved program of education while on active duty. Allows, under such assistance, for the pursuit of: (1) programs on less than a half-time basis; (2) tutorial assistance; and (3) licensure and certification tests. Makes individuals entitled to assistance under this Act also eligible for supplemental educational assistance in the case of members with a critical skill or specialty or those performing additional service.

Requires the Secretary to carry out a program, to be known as the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program, under which colleges and universities may enter into an agreement with the Secretary to cover, for certain individuals, a portion of established charges not otherwise covered under the post-9/11 assistance, and match contributions toward such costs. Directs the Secretary to make publicly available on a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website a current list of the colleges and universities participating in the Program.

Provides additional assistance for individuals relocating or traveling significant distances for a program of education under this title.

Authorizes the transfer to family members of up to 36 months of unused post-9/11 educational assistance.

Requires educational assistance under this title to be used within 15 years of the individual's discharge or release from active duty (with exceptions). Bars the duplication of assistance under this title with any other federal educational assistance to which a member may be entitled, instead requiring an election. Directs the Secretary to provide to members of the Armed Forces all necessary information on the educational assistance benefits, limitations, procedures, and eligibility and application requirements under this title. Allows individuals currently under the Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance program to elect to participate in the post-9/11 educational assistance program with respect to any unused entitlement.

(Sec. 5004) Increases the amounts of basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for the period beginning on August 1, 2008, and ending on September 30, 2009. Revises the formula for determining cost-of-living adjustments to such assistance.

(Sec. 5005) Sets $19 million as the maximum amount per fiscal year for reimbursement to states and local agencies administering veterans' education benefits.

(Sec. 5006) Allows a member serving on active duty or in the Selected Reserve or regular reserve who is entitled to Montgomery GI Bill educational assistance, has completed at least six years of service in the Armed Forces, and agrees to at least four more years of such service to transfer to family members up to 36 months of such assistance. Allows the member to modify or revoke such transfer at any time.

Title VI: Accountability and Transparency in Government Contracting - Chapter 1: Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole - Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act - (Sec. 6102) Requires the Federal Acquisition Regulation to be amended within 180 days after enactment of this Act to include provisions that require timely notification by federal contractors of violations of federal criminal law or overpayments in connection with the award or performance of covered contracts or subcontracts, including those performed outside the United States and those for commercial items.

(Sec. 6103) Defines the term "covered contract" to mean any contract in an amount greater than $5 million and of more than 120 days' duration.

Chapter 2: Government Funding Transparency - Government Funding Transparency Act of 2008 - (Sec. 6202) Amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act to require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to ensure that the federal awards website includes for each federal award of assistance or expenditures of $25,000 or more the names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated officers of the receiving entity if: (1) the entity in the preceding fiscal year received 80% or more of its annual gross revenues and $25 million or more in annual gross revenues from federal awards; and (2) the public does not have access to information about the compensation of the entity's senior executives through reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Internal Revenue Code.

Requires the Director of OMB to promulgate regulations to carry out this Act that include a definition of "total compensation" that is consistent with regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning executive compensation.

Title VII: Medicaid Provisions - (Sec. 7001) Amends the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Appropriations Act, 2007 to extend until April 1, 2009, the moratorium on implementation of a proposed rule ("Medicaid Program; Cost Limit for Providers Operated by Units of Government and Provisions To Ensure the Integrity of Federal-State Financial Partnership") relating to the federal-state financial partnerships under titles XIX (Medicaid) and XXI (State Children's Health Insurance Program) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA).

Extends until April 1, 2009, the moratorium on any action by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to restrict Medicaid payments for graduate medical education (GME).

Amends the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 to extend until April 1, 2009, the moratorium on certain restrictions relating to Medicaid coverage or payment for rehabilitation services or school-based administration and school-based transportation, including specified proposed regulations, if such restrictions are more restrictive in any aspect than those applied to such areas as of July 1, 2007.

Establishes additional moratoria until April 1, 2009, on specified regulatory actions concerning Medicaid: (1) treatment of optional case management services; and (2) allowable provider taxes.

Makes appropriations to the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for FY2009, and authorizes appropriations for FY2010 and subsequent fiscal years, for the purpose of reducing fraud and abuse in the Medicaid program. Requires annual reports to specified congressional committees on activities funded by such appropriations.

Directs the Secretary of HHS to report to Congress on the Medicaid regulations referred to in this Act and how they were designed to address specific problems.

Directs the Secretary of HHS to contract with an independent organization to produce a comprehensive report for Congress on the prevalence of such problems: (1) identifying which claims for items and services under Medicaid are not processed through automated data systems; (2) examining the reasons why they are not so processed; and (3) recommending federal and state actions that can make claims for such items and services more accurate and completely consistent with Medicaid requirements.

Makes appropriations for such reports.

Amends SSA title XIX to require each state to implement an asset verification program for purposes of determining or redetermining the eligibility of an individual for state Medicaid assistance.

Requires withholding of federal matching payments from states failing to implement such program.

Amends the TMA, Abstinence Education, and QI Programs Extension Act of 2007 to repeal the requirement to extend to the Medicaid program the web-based asset demonstration project under SS title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI).

(Sec. 7002) Amends SSA titles XVIII and XIX to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish: (1) a Medicare Improvement Fund, available for making improvements under the original fee-for-service Medicare program; and (2) a Medicaid Improvement Fund, available for improving the management of the Medicaid program by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including oversight of contracts and contractors and evaluation of demonstration projects.

Makes certain amounts available to the Medicare Improvement Fund for FY2014 and to the Medicaid Improvement Fund for FY2014-FY2018.

Amends SSA title XVIII to make adjustments to funding available to the Physician Assistance and Quality Initiative (PAQI) Fund. Reduces amounts available to the Fund for expenditure during 2013, but adds funds for 2014 expenditures (under the same limitations provided for those made with money available during 2013).

Title VIII: General Provisions, This Act - (Sec. 8001) Prohibits any part of an appropriation contained in this Act from remaining available beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly provided herein.

(Sec. 8002) Designates each amount in this Act as an emergency requirement and necessary to meet emergency needs pursuant to the concurrent resolutions on the budget for FY2008 and FY2009.

(Sec. 8003) Reduces by $3,577,845,000 the total amount appropriated in Title IX of this Act for defense procurement, research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E), and working capital funds.

(Sec. 8005) Earmarks specified funds made available for the Defense Health Program under the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 for psychological health and traumatic brain injury.

Title IX: Defense Matters - Chapter 1: Defense Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 - Makes supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2008 for: (1) military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance (O&M); (3) the Iraq Freedom Fund; (4) the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund; (5) the Iraq Security Forces Fund; (6) procurement; (7) National Guard and reserve equipment; (8) RDT&E; (9) Defense Working Capital Funds; (10) the National Defense Sealift Fund; (11) the Defense Health Program; (12) drug interdiction and counter-drug activities; and (13) the Office of the Inspector General.

(Sec. 9103) Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (Secretary, for purposes of this title), in the national interest, to transfer between appropriations up to $2.5 billion of the funds made available to DOD in this Act. Requires congressional notification of each transfer.

(Sec. 9104) Earmarks specified DOD O&M funds to fund the Commander's Emergency Response Program (urgent humanitarian relief and reconstruction in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Philippines). Requires a quarterly report from the Secretary to the congressional defense committees on the source and use of such funds.

(Sec. 9106) Earmarks specified drug interdiction and counter-drug activities funds for the support of counter-drug activities of Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, as specified in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 1998.

(Sec. 9107) Allows amounts provided in this Chapter for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to be used for the purchase of up to 20 heavy and light armored vehicles for force protection purposes. Requires the Secretary to notify the defense committees of any such purchases.

(Sec. 9109) Earmarks specified funds to conduct or support a program to build the capacity of a foreign country's national military forces to conduct counterterrorist operations or support military and stability operations in which U.S. Armed Forces are a participant.

Chapter 2: Defense Bridge Fund Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 - Appropriates funds for DOD for FY2009 for: (1) military personnel; (2) O&M; (3) the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund; (4) the Iraq Security Forces Fund; (5) procurement; (6) RDT&E; (7) the Defense Health Program; (8) drug interdiction and counter-drug activities; and (9) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund.

(Sec. 9203) Authorizes the Secretary, in the national interest, to transfer between appropriations up to $4 billion of the funds made available to DOD in this Act. Requires congressional notification of each transfer.

(Sec. 9204) Directs the Secretary to report quarterly to Congress from December 5, 2008, through FY2009, a comprehensive set of performance indicators and measures for progress toward military and political stability in Iraq.

(Sec. 9205) Requires a report from the Secretary to the defense committees on individual transition readiness assessments by unit of Iraq and Afghan security forces. Requires quarterly updates through the end of FY2009. Requires the: (1) Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to report to such committees (with quarterly updates) on the proposed use of all funds within the Iraq Security Forces Fund and the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund on a project-by-project basis; and (2) Secretary to report to such committees on any proposed new projects or transfers of funds in excess of $15 million using funds appropriated by this Act for either such Fund.

(Sec. 9206) Authorizes the use of O&M funds under this Chapter for providing supplies, services, transportation, and other logistical support to coalition forces supporting military and stability operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Directs the Secretary to report quarterly to the defense committees on the support provided.

(Sec. 9207) Appropriates funds to the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Fund.

Chapter 3: General Provision - This Title - (Sec. 9301) Designates each amount appropriated in this title as an emergency requirement pursuant to provisions of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

(Sec. 9303) Prohibits the use of funds under this Act in contravention of specified federal laws or regulations promulgated to implement the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (done at New York on December 10, 1984).

(Sec. 9304) Directs the Secretaries of Defense, State, and Homeland Security to jointly submit to Congress the U.S. global strategy to combat and defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates.

(Sec. 9305) Prohibits funds provided in this title from being used to finance programs or activities denied by Congress in FY2007 or FY2008 appropriations to DOD or to initiate a procurement or RDT&E new start program without prior notification to the defense committees.

(Sec. 9306) Amends the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2008 to increase the amount allocated for the Military Budget for the common-funded budgets of NATO.

(Sec. 9307) Prohibits the use of funds under this title to provide award fees to any defense contractor contrary to provisions of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2007 concerning the linking of award and incentive fees to acquisition outcomes.

(Sec. 9308) Rescinds specified funds made available under prior defense and consolidated appropriations Acts for the Defense Health Program and the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund.

(Sec. 9309) Earmarks specified funds from the Iraq Freedom Fund under the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 for the Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell and the transportation of fallen servicemembers.

(Sec. 9310) Prohibits any DOD funds other than those deposited in the Department of Defense Base Closure Account 2005 from being obligated or expended to implement any final action on joint basing initiatives under the 2005 round of defense base closures and realignments until each affected military department Secretary or federal agency head certifies to the defense committees that joint basing at the affected installation will result in significant cost savings and will not negatively impact the morale of members of the Armed Forces.

(Sec. 9311) Allows DOD O&M funds to be used to purchase items having an investment unit cost of no more than $250,000, but allows such funds to be used to purchase items having an investment unit cost of up to $500,000 upon a determination by the Secretary that such purchase is necessary to meet the operational requirements of a commander of a combatant command engaged in contingency operations overseas.

MAJOR ACTIONS: pRš

6/11/2007 Introduced in House
6/11/2007 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-186, by Mr. Edwards.
6/15/2007 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 2 (Roll no. 498).
9/6/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 1. Record Vote Number: 316.
5/15/2008 Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree to Senate amendment with House amendment No. 1 Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 141 - 149, 132 Present (Roll No. 328).
5/15/2008 Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree to Senate amendment with House amendment No. 2 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 196 (Roll No. 329).
5/15/2008 Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree to Senate Amendment with House Amendment No. 3 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 166 (Roll No. 330).
5/22/2008 Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4803) by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 137.
5/22/2008 Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate disagreed to the Reid motion to concur in the House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4817) by Yea-Nay Vote. 34 - 63. Record Vote Number: 138.
5/22/2008 Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4818) Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 26. Record Vote Number: 139.
6/19/2008 Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree to Senate amendment to House amendment No. 1 to Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 155 (Roll no. 431).
6/19/2008 Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree to Senate amendment to House amendment No. 2 to Senate amendment with amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 - 12 (Roll No. 432).
6/26/2008 Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment and agreed to House amendment to the Senate engrossed amendment by by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 6. Record Vote Number: 162.
6/26/2008 Cleared for White House.
6/27/2008 Presented to President.
6/30/2008 Signed by President.
6/30/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-252 [Text, PDF]
ALL ACTIONS:
6/11/2007 7:38pm:
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-186, by Mr. Edwards.
6/11/2007 7:38pm:
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
6/13/2007 2:21am:
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 480 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2642 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
6/15/2007 11:49am:
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Welch asked unanimous consent that (1) it be in order at any time for the Speaker, as though pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 18, to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for consideration of the bill H.R. 2642, which shall proceed according to the following order: the first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with; all points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule 21; general debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled; after general debate, the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule; and no amendment shall be in order except those on a list submitted to the desk. Agreed to without objection.
6/15/2007 11:51am:
Considered pursuant to previous special order. (consideration: CR H6518-6566; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H6533-6534, H6536, H6540, H6541-6542, H6543-6544; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H6544-6546; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H6552-6553; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H6553)
6/15/2007 11:51am:
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union pursuant to previous special order.
6/15/2007 11:52am:
The Speaker designated the Honorable Stephen F. Lynch to act as Chairman of the Committee.
6/15/2007 11:53am:
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2642.
6/15/2007 1:02pm:
H.AMDT.301 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Hayes. (consideration: CR H6534-6536, H6561-6562; text: CR H6535)
Amendment sought to increase funding, by offset, for the 2005 Department of Defense Base Closure Account by $30 million.
6/15/2007 1:03pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hayes amendment.
6/15/2007 1:12pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hayes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hayes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/15/2007 1:13pm:
H.AMDT.302 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Blumenauer. (consideration: CR H6536-6538, H6562; text: CR H6536)
Amendment sought to increase funding, by offset, for the 1990 Department of Defense Base Closure Account by $50 million.
6/15/2007 1:13pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment.
6/15/2007 1:30pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/15/2007 1:31pm:
H.AMDT.303 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Price (GA). (consideration: CR H6538-6540, H6562-6563; text: CR H6538)
Amendment sought to reduce funding for the 1990 BRAC account by $50 million and to increase funding for the Veterans Health Administration and Medical Services account by $22 million.
6/15/2007 1:31pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Price of Georgia amendment.
6/15/2007 1:45pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Price of Georgia amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Price of Georgia demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/15/2007 1:55pm:
H.AMDT.304 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Franks (AZ). (consideration: CR H6542; text: CR H6542)
Amendment strikes section 125 which prohibits funds from being used for conducting studies of missile defense.
6/15/2007 1:55pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Franks amendment.
6/15/2007 2:00pm:
H.AMDT.304 On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
6/15/2007 2:09pm:
H.AMDT.305 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Moran (KS). (consideration: CR H6546-6548, H6563-6564; text: CR H6546)
Amendment transfers $125 million from Veterans Health Administration accounts to the Medical Services account in order to increase the amount of mileage reimbursement that disabled veterans receive for travel for medical services.
6/15/2007 2:09pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moran (KS) amendment, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was withdrawn.
6/15/2007 2:21pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moran (KS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Moran (KS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/15/2007 2:24pm:
H.AMDT.306 Amendment (A006) offered by Mrs. Capito. (consideration: CR H6548-6549; text: CR H6548)
Amendment redirects $5 million to the Office of Rural Health.
6/15/2007 2:24pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capito amendment.
6/15/2007 2:31pm:
H.AMDT.306 On agreeing to the Capito amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
6/15/2007 2:32pm:
H.AMDT.307 Amendment (A007) offered by Ms. Brown, Corrine. (consideration: CR H6549; text: CR H6549)
An amendment to deal with funding for Gainesville Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
6/15/2007 2:32pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Corinne Brown (FL) amendment.
6/15/2007 2:36pm:
H.AMDT.307 By unanimous consent, the Brown, Corrine amendment was withdrawn.
6/15/2007 2:36pm:
H.AMDT.308 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Garrett (NJ). (consideration: CR H6549-6551, H6564; text: CR H6550)
Amendment sought to increase, by transfer, funding for state extended care facilities for veterans by $10 million.
6/15/2007 2:37pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment.
6/15/2007 2:46pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/15/2007 2:51pm:
H.AMDT.309 Amendment (A009) offered by Mrs. Wilson (NM). (consideration: CR H6551-6552; text: CR H6551)
Amendment provides $2 million to the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans.
6/15/2007 2:51pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wilson (NM) amendment.
6/15/2007 2:56pm:
H.AMDT.309 On agreeing to the Wilson (NM) amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
6/15/2007 3:03pm:
H.AMDT.310 Amendment (A010) offered by Mrs. Blackburn. (consideration: CR H6553; text: CR H6553)
Amendment directs the agencies funded under the bill to expand the use of e-commerce technologies in the conducting of their business practices within the limits of the existing statute and funding.
6/15/2007 3:04pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blackburn amendment.
6/15/2007 3:07pm:
H.AMDT.310 On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
6/15/2007 3:07pm:
H.AMDT.311 Amendment (A011) offered by Mrs. Musgrave. (consideration: CR H6553-6555, H6564-6565; text: CR H6553)
An amendment to add a new section prohibiting the use of funds for any action that is related to or promotes the expansion of the boundaries or size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southeastern Colorado.
6/15/2007 3:07pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Musgrave amendment.
6/15/2007 3:23pm:
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Musgrave amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Salazar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
6/15/2007 3:24pm:
H.AMDT.312 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. Hall (NY). (consideration: CR H6555-6556; text: CR H6555)
An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to any officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs who is appointed by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate, or to any Deputy Under Secretary or Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs a performance award or a performance-based cash award.
6/15/2007 3:24pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hall (NY) amendment.
6/15/2007 3:29pm:
H.AMDT.312 By unanimous consent, the Hall (NY) amendment was withdrawn.
6/15/2007 3:31pm:
H.AMDT.313 Amendment (A013) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H6556-6558; text: CR H6556)
An amendment to add a new section pertaining to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase the number of medical centers specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder in underserved urban areas.
6/15/2007 3:31pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment.
6/15/2007 3:36pm:
H.AMDT.313 By unanimous consent, the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.
6/15/2007 3:36pm:
H.AMDT.314 Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Upton. (consideration: CR H6558; text: CR H6558)
An amendment to provide funds to purchase light bulbs with the ENERGY STAR designation.
6/15/2007 3:36pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Upton amendment.
6/15/2007 3:38pm:
H.AMDT.314 On agreeing to the Upton amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
6/15/2007 3:43pm:
H.AMDT.315 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Pearce. (consideration: CR H6559; text: CR H6559)
An amendment to add a new section prohibiting funds to be used to reimburse employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs for official travel expenses until the Secretary of Veterans Affiars increases reimbursement rates.
6/15/2007 3:43pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.
6/15/2007 3:47pm:
H.AMDT.315 Mr. Edwards raised a point of order against the Pearce amendment (A015). Mr. Edwards stated that the provisions of the Pearce amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
6/15/2007 3:58pm:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
6/15/2007 4:22pm:
H.AMDT.301 On agreeing to the Hayes amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 110 - 304 (Roll no. 492).
6/15/2007 4:27pm:
H.AMDT.302 On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 68 - 347 (Roll no. 493).
6/15/2007 4:31pm:
H.AMDT.303 On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 260 (Roll no. 494).
6/15/2007 4:36pm:
H.AMDT.305 On agreeing to the Moran (KS) amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 264 - 152 (Roll no. 495).
6/15/2007 4:41pm:
H.AMDT.308 On agreeing to the Garrett (NJ) amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 496).
6/15/2007 4:44pm:
H.AMDT.311 On agreeing to the Musgrave amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 383 - 34 (Roll no. 497).
6/15/2007 4:45pm:
Mr. Edwards moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
6/15/2007 4:45pm:
On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
6/15/2007 4:45pm:
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2642.
6/15/2007 4:46pm:
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H6565)
6/15/2007 4:46pm:
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
6/15/2007 4:53pm:
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6/15/2007 4:53pm:
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 2 (Roll no. 498).
6/18/2007:
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
9/4/2007:
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11010-11019)
9/4/2007:
S.AMDT.2656 Amendment SA 2656 proposed by Senator Reed. (consideration: CR S11010)
In the nature of a substitute.
9/4/2007:
S.AMDT.2656 Amendment SA 2656 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
9/5/2007:
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S11092-11095, S11101-11112)
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2686 Amendment SA 2686 proposed by Senator DeMint. (consideration: CR S11102-11107; text: CR S11103)
To strike section 225, relating to a prohibition on the disposal of Department of Veterans Affairs lands and improvements at West Los Angeles Medical Center, California.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2686 Motion to table amendment SA 2686 made in Senate.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2686 Motion to table amendment SA 2686 withdrawn in Senate.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2686 Motion to table amendment SA 2686 made in Senate.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2686 Motion to table amendment SA 2686 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 25. Record Vote Number: 312.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2661 Amendment SA 2661 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator Feingold. (consideration: CR S11107-11108; text: CR S11108)
To require a report from the Comptroller General on the adequacy of mental health care services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to female members of the Armed Forces and female veterans.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2661 Amendment SA 2661 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2658 Amendment SA 2658 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator Obama. (consideration: CR S11108; text: CR S11108)
To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2658 Amendment SA 2658 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2660 Amendment SA 2660 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator McCaskill. (consideration: CR S11108; text: CR S11108)
To provide a mechanism by which individuals can report to the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs cases of waste, fraud, or abuse with respect to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2660 Amendment SA 2660 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2677 Amendment SA 2677 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator Murray. (consideration: CR S11108; text: CR S11108)
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer funds to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to train psychologists.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2677 Amendment SA 2677 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2679 Amendment SA 2679 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator Landrieu. (consideration: CR S11108-11109; text: CR S11108-11109)
To require reports on the reconstruction of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2679 Amendment SA 2679 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2680 Amendment SA 2680 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator Stabenow. (consideration: CR S11109; text: CR S11109)
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Alpena, Michigan as the "Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2680 Amendment SA 2680 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2681 Amendment SA 2681 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator Hutchison. (consideration: CR S11109; text: CR S11109)
To provide that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out a major medical facility lease in fiscal year 2008 in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000 to implement the recommendations outlined in the August, 2007 Study of South Texas VeteransA? Inpatient and Specialty Outpatient Health Care Needs.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2681 Amendment SA 2681 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2669 Amendment SA 2669 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator Tester. (consideration: CR S11109; text: CR S11109)
To provide, with an offset, an additional $125,000,000 for the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2669 Amendment SA 2669 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2682 Amendment SA 2682 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator Stevens. (consideration: CR S11109-11110; text: CR S11109-11110)
To require a report on access to medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who live in remote rural areas.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2682 Amendment SA 2682 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2688 Amendment SA 2688 proposed by Senator Reed for Senator Allard. (consideration: CR S11110; text: CR S11110)
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to modify certain instruments to allow the City of Aurora, State of Colorado, to convey to the United States certain non-Federal land to be used by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the construction of a veterans medical facility.
9/5/2007:
S.AMDT.2688 Amendment SA 2688 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/6/2007:
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S11137-11144)
9/6/2007:
S.AMDT.2687 Amendment SA 2687 proposed by Senator Coleman. (consideration: CR S11137-11140; text: CR S11139)
To provide funding for security associated with the national party conventions.
9/6/2007:
S.AMDT.2687 Amendment SA 2687 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 15. Record Vote Number: 313.
9/6/2007:
S.AMDT.2664 Amendment SA 2664 proposed by Senator Sanders. (consideration: CR S11140-11141; text: CR S11140)
To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to increases in dollar amounts for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, from rounding down such dollar amounts to the next lower whole dollar.
9/6/2007:
S.AMDT.2664 Amendment SA 2664 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
9/6/2007:
S.AMDT.2662 Amendment SA 2662 proposed by Senator Salazar. (consideration: CR S11141; text: CR S11141)
To prohibit the use of funds to expand the boundaries or size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado.
9/6/2007:
S.AMDT.2662 Amendment SA 2662 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number: 314.
9/6/2007:
S.AMDT.2673 Amendment SA 2673 proposed by Senator Brown. (consideration: CR S11141-11142; text: CR S11141)
To limit the cases in which funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the Department of Veterans Affairs that is performed by more than 10 Federal employees.
9/6/2007:
S.AMDT.2673 Amendment SA 2673 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 39. Record Vote Number: 315.
9/6/2007:
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 1. Record Vote Number: 316. (text as passed Senate: CR 9/7/2007 S11271-11278)
9/6/2007:
Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Johnson; Inouye; Landrieu; Byrd; Murray; Reed; Nelson NE; Leahy; Hutchison; Craig; Brownback; Allard; McConnell; Bennett; Cochran. (consideration: CR S11144)
9/7/2007:
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
5/14/2008 7:37pm:
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1197 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 with each of the three amendments printed in the report. The motion shall be debatable for two hours equally divided and controlled by the Chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.
5/15/2008 12:06pm:
Rule H. Res. 1197 passed House.
5/15/2008 12:30pm:
Mr. Obey moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H3905-4046; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H3905-3912)
5/15/2008 12:33pm:
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Ryan(WI) raised a point of order against H.R. 2642. Mr. Ryan(WI) stated that the proposed House amendments to the Senate amendment violate the Pay-Go rules. The Chair overruled the point order.
5/15/2008 12:36pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1197, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on the Obey motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 with amendments.
5/15/2008 1:20pm:
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 2642.
5/15/2008 3:03pm:
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4044)
5/15/2008 3:03pm:
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1197, the Chair announced that it would put the question on adoption of each of the 3 House amendments to the Senate amendment separately.
5/15/2008 3:30pm:
On motion to agree to Senate amendment with House amendment No. 1 Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 141 - 149, 132 Present (Roll No. 328). (consideration: CR H3912-3917, H4044-4045; text: CR H3912-3917)
5/15/2008 3:30pm:
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/15/2008 3:37pm:
On motion to agree to Senate amendment with House amendment No. 2 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 196 (Roll No. 329). (consideration: CR H3917-3934, H4045-4046; text: CR H3917-3934)
5/15/2008 3:37pm:
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/15/2008 3:46pm:
On motion to agree to Senate Amendment with House Amendment No. 3 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 256 - 166 (Roll No. 330). (consideration: CR H4046)
5/15/2008 3:46pm:
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/15/2008:
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendment.
5/20/2008:
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4444-4461, S4461-4467, S4468-4469, S4471, S4475-4476)
5/20/2008:
Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4789) made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4460)
5/20/2008:
S.AMDT.4789 Amendment SA 4789 proposed by Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S4460)
In the nature of a substitute.
5/20/2008:
S.AMDT.4790 Amendment SA 4790 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 4789. (consideration: CR S4460-4461)
In the nature of a substitute.
5/20/2008:
Point of order that Reid motion to concur in House amendment no. 2 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4789) (title VIII and portions of title X) violates Rule XVI made in Senate.
5/20/2008:
Point of order against Reid motion to concur in House amendment no. 2 to the Senate amendment with amendment (SA 4789) sustained.
5/20/2008:
S.AMDT.4789 Amendment SA 4789 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in the House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment) ruled out of order by the chair.
5/20/2008:
S.AMDT.4790 SA 4790 fell when SA 4789 ruled out of order.
5/20/2008:
Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4803) made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4475)
5/20/2008:
S.AMDT.4803 Amendment SA 4803 proposed by Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S4475)
In the nature of substitute.
5/20/2008:
S.AMDT.4804 Amendment SA 4804 proposed by Senator Reid to Amendment SA 4803. (consideration: CR S4475)
In the nature of a substitute.
5/20/2008:
S.AMDT.4803 Cloture motion on the Reid motion to concur in the House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4803) presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S4475; text: CR S4475)
5/22/2008:
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4709-4713, S4714-4742)
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4803 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4710, S4741)
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4804 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4710, S4741)
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4803 Cloture motion on the Reid motion to concur in the House amendment No. 2 with an amendment (SA 4803) withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4804 Proposed amendment SA 4804 withdrawn in Senate.
5/22/2008:
Senate concurred in House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4803) by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 137.
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4803 Amendment SA 4803 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 137.
5/22/2008:
Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4816) made in Senate.
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4816 Amendment SA 4816 proposed by Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S4741-4742)
In the nature of a substitute.
5/22/2008:
Point of order that Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4816) (Section 11312) violates Rule XVI.
5/22/2008:
Point of order against Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 with an amendment (SA 4816) sustained.
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4816 Amendment SA 4816 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment) ruled out of order by the chair.
5/22/2008:
Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4817) made in Senate.
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4817 Amendment SA 4817 proposed by Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S4742)
In the nature of a substitute.
5/22/2008:
Senate disagreed to the Reid motion to concur in the House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4817) by Yea-Nay Vote. 34 - 63. Record Vote Number: 138.
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4817 Amendment SA 4817 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment) not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 34 - 63. Record Vote Number: 138.
5/22/2008:
The motion to concur in the House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4817), pursuant to the order of May 21, 2008, having failed to achieve the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was withdrawn in the Senate.
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4817 Proposed amendment SA 4817 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment), pursuant to the order of May 21, 2008, the motion having failed to achieve the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was withdrawn in Senate.
5/22/2008:
Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4818) made in Senate.
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4818 Amendment SA 4818 proposed by Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S4742)
In the nature of a substitute.
5/22/2008:
Senate concurred in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4818) Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 26. Record Vote Number: 139.
5/22/2008:
S.AMDT.4818 Amendment SA 4818 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 26. Record Vote Number: 139.
5/22/2008:
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
6/19/2008 6:53pm:
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1284, Mr. Obey called up from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 2642, and offered a motion.
6/19/2008 6:53pm:
Mr. Obey moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments to the House amendments to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5622-5705)
6/19/2008 6:53pm:
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1284, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Obey motion to agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642, with an amendment.
6/19/2008 7:47pm:
At the conclusion of debate and pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1284, the previous question was ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1284, the question of adoption of the Senate amendments will be divided to the end that the disposition of the Senate amendments will be decided separately.
6/19/2008 8:05pm:
On motion to agree to Senate amendment to House amendment No. 1 to Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 155 (Roll no. 431).
6/19/2008 8:13pm:
On motion to agree to Senate amendment to House amendment No. 2 to Senate amendment with amendment Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 - 12 (Roll No. 432).
6/19/2008 8:13pm:
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6/20/2008:
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk:.
6/26/2008:
Motion to concur in House amendments to Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment made in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6234-6267)
6/26/2008:
Point of order raised in Senate with respect to House amendments to Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment.
6/26/2008:
Motion to waive the Budget Act with respect to House amendments to Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 21. Record Vote Number: 161.
6/26/2008:
Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment and agreed to House amendment to the Senate engrossed amendment by by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 6. Record Vote Number: 162. (text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S6239-6262)
6/26/2008:
Cleared for White House.
6/27/2008:
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
6/27/2008:
Presented to President.
6/30/2008:
Signed by President.
6/30/2008:
Became Public Law No: 110-252.
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AMENDMENT(S):

1. H.AMDT.301 to H.R.2642 Amendment sought to increase funding, by offset, for the 2005 Department of Defense Base Closure Account by $30 million.
Sponsor: Rep Hayes, Robin [NC-8] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment not agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Hayes amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 110 - 304 (Roll no. 492).

2. H.AMDT.302 to H.R.2642 Amendment sought to increase funding, by offset, for the 1990 Department of Defense Base Closure Account by $50 million.
Sponsor: Rep Blumenauer, Earl [OR-3] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment not agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Blumenauer amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 68 - 347 (Roll no. 493).

3. H.AMDT.303 to H.R.2642 Amendment sought to reduce funding for the 1990 BRAC account by $50 million and to increase funding for the Veterans Health Administration and Medical Services account by $22 million.
Sponsor: Rep Price, Tom [GA-6] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment not agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Price (GA) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 154 - 260 (Roll no. 494).

4. H.AMDT.304 to H.R.2642 Amendment strikes section 125 which prohibits funds from being used for conducting studies of missile defense.
Sponsor: Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

5. H.AMDT.305 to H.R.2642 Amendment transfers $125 million from Veterans Health Administration accounts to the Medical Services account in order to increase the amount of mileage reimbursement that disabled veterans receive for travel for medical services.
Sponsor: Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Moran (KS) amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 264 - 152 (Roll no. 495).

6. H.AMDT.306 to H.R.2642 Amendment redirects $5 million to the Office of Rural Health.
Sponsor: Rep Capito, Shelley Moore [WV-2] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Capito amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

7. H.AMDT.307 to H.R.2642 An amendment to deal with funding for Gainesville Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
Sponsor: Rep Brown, Corrine [FL-3] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 By unanimous consent, the Brown, Corrine amendment was withdrawn.

8. H.AMDT.308 to H.R.2642 Amendment sought to increase, by transfer, funding for state extended care facilities for veterans by $10 million.
Sponsor: Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment not agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Garrett (NJ) amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 496).

9. H.AMDT.309 to H.R.2642 Amendment provides $2 million to the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans.
Sponsor: Rep Wilson, Heather [NM-1] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Wilson (NM) amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.

10. H.AMDT.310 to H.R.2642 Amendment directs the agencies funded under the bill to expand the use of e-commerce technologies in the conducting of their business practices within the limits of the existing statute and funding.
Sponsor: Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Blackburn amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.

11. H.AMDT.311 to H.R.2642 An amendment to add a new section prohibiting the use of funds for any action that is related to or promotes the expansion of the boundaries or size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southeastern Colorado.
Sponsor: Rep Musgrave, Marilyn N. [CO-4] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Musgrave amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 383 - 34 (Roll no. 497).

12. H.AMDT.312 to H.R.2642 An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to any officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs who is appointed by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate, or to any Deputy Under Secretary or Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs a performance award or a performance-based cash award.
Sponsor: Rep Hall, John J. [NY-19] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 By unanimous consent, the Hall (NY) amendment was withdrawn.

13. H.AMDT.313 to H.R.2642 An amendment to add a new section pertaining to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase the number of medical centers specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder in underserved urban areas.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 By unanimous consent, the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn.

14. H.AMDT.314 to H.R.2642 An amendment to provide funds to purchase light bulbs with the ENERGY STAR designation.
Sponsor: Rep Upton, Fred [MI-6] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 House amendment agreed to. Status: On agreeing to the Upton amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.

15. H.AMDT.315 to H.R.2642 An amendment to add a new section prohibiting funds to be used to reimburse employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs for official travel expenses until the Secretary of Veterans Affiars increases reimbursement rates.
Sponsor: Rep Pearce, Stevan [NM-2] (introduced 6/15/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2007 Mr. Edwards raised a point of order against the Pearce amendment (A015). Mr. Edwards stated that the provisions of the Pearce amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

16. S.AMDT.2656 to H.R.2642 In the nature of a substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Reed, Jack [RI] (introduced 9/4/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/4/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2656 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

17. S.AMDT.2657 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] (introduced 9/4/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

18. S.AMDT.2658 to H.R.2642 To provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee makes certain certifications regarding Federal tax liability.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2658 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

19. S.AMDT.2659 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 9/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted

20. S.AMDT.2660 to H.R.2642 To provide a mechanism by which individuals can report to the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs cases of waste, fraud, or abuse with respect to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen McCaskill, Claire [MO] (introduced 9/4/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2660 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

21. S.AMDT.2661 to H.R.2642 To require a report from the Comptroller General on the adequacy of mental health care services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to female members of the Armed Forces and female veterans.
Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 9/4/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2661 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

22. S.AMDT.2662 to H.R.2642 To prohibit the use of funds to expand the boundaries or size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado.
Sponsor: Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/6/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2662 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 45. Record Vote Number: 314.

23. S.AMDT.2663 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

24. S.AMDT.2664 to H.R.2642 To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to increases in dollar amounts for the payment of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, from rounding down such dollar amounts to the next lower whole dollar.
Sponsor: Sen Sanders, Bernard [VT] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/6/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2664 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

25. S.AMDT.2665 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sanders, Bernard [VT] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

26. S.AMDT.2666 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

27. S.AMDT.2667 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sanders, Bernard [VT] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

28. S.AMDT.2668 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Tester, Jon [MT] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

29. S.AMDT.2669 to H.R.2642 To provide, with an offset, an additional $125,000,000 for the Veterans Beneficiary Travel Program.
Sponsor: Sen Tester, Jon [MT] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2669 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

30. S.AMDT.2670 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

31. S.AMDT.2671 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

32. S.AMDT.2672 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Sherrod [OH] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

33. S.AMDT.2673 to H.R.2642 To limit the cases in which funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the Department of Veterans Affairs that is performed by more than 10 Federal employees.
Sponsor: Sen Brown, Sherrod [OH] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/6/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2673 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 39. Record Vote Number: 315.

34. S.AMDT.2674 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

35. S.AMDT.2675 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

36. S.AMDT.2676 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

37. S.AMDT.2677 to H.R.2642 To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transfer funds to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to train psychologists.
Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [WA] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2677 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

38. S.AMDT.2678 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

39. S.AMDT.2679 to H.R.2642 To require reports on the reconstruction of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Sponsor: Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2679 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

40. S.AMDT.2680 to H.R.2642 To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Alpena, Michigan as the "Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic".
Sponsor: Sen Stabenow, Debbie [MI] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2680 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

41. S.AMDT.2681 to H.R.2642 To provide that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out a major medical facility lease in fiscal year 2008 in an amount not to exceed $12,000,000 to implement the recommendations outlined in the August, 2007 Study of South Texas VeteransA? Inpatient and Specialty Outpatient Health Care Needs.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2681 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

42. S.AMDT.2682 to H.R.2642 To require a report on access to medical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who live in remote rural areas.
Sponsor: Sen Stevens, Ted [AK] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2682 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

43. S.AMDT.2683 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

44. S.AMDT.2684 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted

45. S.AMDT.2686 to H.R.2642 To strike section 225, relating to a prohibition on the disposal of Department of Veterans Affairs lands and improvements at West Los Angeles Medical Center, California.
Sponsor: Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Motion to table amendment SA 2686 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 25. Record Vote Number: 312.

46. S.AMDT.2687 to H.R.2642 To provide funding for security associated with the national party conventions.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 9/6/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2687 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 15. Record Vote Number: 313.

47. S.AMDT.2688 to H.R.2642 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to modify certain instruments to allow the City of Aurora, State of Colorado, to convey to the United States certain non-Federal land to be used by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the construction of a veterans medical facility.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2688 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

48. S.AMDT.4786 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Byrd, Robert C. [WV] (introduced 5/19/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2008 Senate amendment submitted

49. S.AMDT.4787 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Byrd, Robert C. [WV] (introduced 5/19/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2008 Senate amendment submitted

50. S.AMDT.4788 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Byrd, Robert C. [WV] (introduced 5/19/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2008 Senate amendment submitted

51. S.AMDT.4789 to H.R.2642 In the nature of a substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Amendment SA 4789 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in the House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment) ruled out of order by the chair.

52. S.AMDT.4790 to H.R.2642 In the nature of a substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 SA 4790 fell when SA 4789 ruled out of order.

53. S.AMDT.4791 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

54. S.AMDT.4792 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

55. S.AMDT.4793 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

56. S.AMDT.4794 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

57. S.AMDT.4795 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

58. S.AMDT.4796 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Carper, Thomas R. [DE] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

59. S.AMDT.4797 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

60. S.AMDT.4799 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

61. S.AMDT.4800 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Warner, John [VA] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

62. S.AMDT.4801 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

63. S.AMDT.4802 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Senate amendment submitted

64. S.AMDT.4803 to H.R.2642 In the nature of substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4803 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 137.

65. S.AMDT.4804 to H.R.2642 In the nature of a substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 5/20/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Proposed amendment SA 4804 withdrawn in Senate.

66. S.AMDT.4805 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Corker, Bob [TN] (introduced 5/21/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Senate amendment submitted

67. S.AMDT.4806 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Corker, Bob [TN] (introduced 5/21/2008)      Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Senate amendment submitted

68. S.AMDT.4807 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/21/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Senate amendment submitted

69. S.AMDT.4808 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Conrad, Kent [ND] (introduced 5/21/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Senate amendment submitted

70. S.AMDT.4809 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 5/21/2008)      Cosponsors (9)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Senate amendment submitted

71. S.AMDT.4810 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Dole, Elizabeth [NC] (introduced 5/21/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Senate amendment submitted

72. S.AMDT.4811 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] (introduced 5/21/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Senate amendment submitted

73. S.AMDT.4812 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Landrieu, Mary L. [LA] (introduced 5/21/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Senate amendment submitted

74. S.AMDT.4813 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Casey, Robert P., Jr. [PA] (introduced 5/21/2008)      Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Senate amendment submitted

75. S.AMDT.4814 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] (introduced 5/21/2008)      Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Senate amendment submitted

76. S.AMDT.4815 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Webb, Jim [VA] (introduced 5/22/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Senate amendment submitted

77. S.AMDT.4816 to H.R.2642 In the nature of a substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 5/22/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Amendment SA 4816 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment) ruled out of order by the chair.

78. S.AMDT.4817 to H.R.2642 In the nature of a substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 5/22/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Proposed amendment SA 4817 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment), pursuant to the order of May 21, 2008, the motion having failed to achieve the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was withdrawn in Senate.

79. S.AMDT.4818 to H.R.2642 In the nature of a substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 5/22/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 4818 (contained in the Reid motion to concur in House amendment No. 1 to the Senate amendment) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 26. Record Vote Number: 139.

80. S.AMDT.5057 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] (introduced 6/25/2008)      Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2008 Senate amendment submitted

81. S.AMDT.5061 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Snowe, Olympia J. [ME] (introduced 6/26/2008)      Cosponsors (8)
Latest Major Action: 6/26/2008 Senate amendment submitted

82. S.AMDT.5062 to H.R.2642 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Carper, Thomas R. [DE] (introduced 6/26/2008)      Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/26/2008 Senate amendment submitted

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