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To require the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to develop guidelines regarding the use by the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of unofficial sources of information to determine the eligibility of a member or former member of the Armed Forces for benefits and decorations when the member's service records are incomplete because of damage to the records, including records damaged by a 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri. [HB-3040]
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To require the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to develop guidelines regarding the use by the Secretaries of the military departments and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of unofficial sources of information to determine the eligibility of a member or former member of the Armed Forces for benefits and decorations when the member's service records are incomplete because of damage to the records, including records damaged by a 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 07/17/2015
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National Discovery Trails Act of 2015 [HB-2661]
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National Discovery Trails Act of 2015 Amends the National Trails System Act to establish as part of the national trails system national discovery trails, which shall be extended, continuous interstate trails located to provide for outdoor recreation and travel and to connect representative examples of America's trails and communities. Authorizes the designation of such trails on federal lands and, with the owner's consent, on non-federal lands. Designates as a national discovery trail the 6,000-mile American Discovery Trail extending from Cape Henlopen
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Federal Lands. on 06/16/2015
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National Mitigation Fisheries Coordination Act [HB-2235]
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National Mitigation Fisheries Coordination Act This bill directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to impose a charge for conducting mitigation fishery activities in connection with federal water resources development projects carried out by water development agencies (the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Tennessee Valley Authority). The agencies must pay the charge in accordance with a fishery mitigation plan developed and approved by the USFWS Director and the agency head. "Mitigation fishery activities"
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Sponsored by: Rep. David P. Roe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Power And Oceans. on 06/04/2015
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [HB-2028]
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (Sec. 3) Specifies that references to "this Act" included in division B of this bill refer only to the provisions of that division. (Sec. 4) Specifies the each amount in this bill designated by Congress as an emergency requirement is contingent on the President also designating all of the emergency amounts and transmitting the designations to Congress. Specifies that each amount in this bill designated by Congress for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael K. Simpson
Signed By President. on 12/10/2016
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A resolution commemorating the centennial of Webster University. [SR-465]
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Congratulates the educational professionals, students, and alumni of Webster University for 100 years of excellence in higher education.
Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3385; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S3381-3382) on 06/03/2014
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A resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2013 World Series. [SR-287]
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Congratulates: (1) the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2013 World Series, and (2) the St. Louis Cardinals on winning the 2013 National League Championship.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7834; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S7832) on 11/05/2013
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital" of the United States to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting. [SR-102]
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Expresses support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital" of the United States. Encourages the people of Saint Louis to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among school-aged children. Encourages all schools and community centers in the United States to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.
Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Senate Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2677) on 05/05/2014
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Water Resources Development Act of 2013 [S.601]
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Water Resources Development Act of 2013
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Boxer
See Also H.r. 3080. on 10/31/2013
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Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act [S.565]
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Mississippi River Navigation Sustainment Act - Directs the Chief of Engineers to carry out a study of the Mississippi River Basin to: (1) improve the coordinated and comprehensive management of water resource projects in the greater Mississippi River Basin relating to extreme weather conditions, and (2) evaluate the feasibility of modifications to those projects and develop new projects to improve the reliability of navigation and more effectively reduce flood risk. Directs the Chief to improve forecasting on the Mississippi River by: (1) updating
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S1856-1857) on 03/14/2013
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Pike National Historic Trail Study Act of 2013 [S.524]
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Pike National Historic Trail Study Act of 2013 - Amends the National Trails System Act to require a study for the designation of Pike's Trail, a series of routes that follow the route taken by Lt. Zebulon Montgomery Pike during the 1806-1807 Pike expedition that began in Fort Bellefontaine, Missouri, and ended in Natchitoches, Louisiana, as a national historic trail.
Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 113-93. on 07/31/2013
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A bill to release the City of St. Clair, Missouri, from all restrictions, conditions, and limitations on the use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of the St. Clair Regional Airport. [S.2759]
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Directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to release the city of St. Clair, Missouri, from all restrictions on the use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of the St. Clair Regional Airport. Prohibits such release from being executed before the city transfers to the Missouri Department of Transportation: (1) specified amounts to be used for capital improvements for airport development consistent with such Department's obligations under the FAA's state block grant program; and (2) for no consideration, all airport and aviation-related equipment
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Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Signed By President. on 12/18/2014
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Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 [S.2450]
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Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 - Title I: Improvement of Scheduling System for Health Care Appointments - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract for an independent assessment of: the process at each VA medical facility for scheduling appointments for veterans; the staffing level and productivity of each VA medical facility; the organization, processes, and tools used by the VA to support clinical documentation and the subsequent coding of inpatient services; the VA's purchasing,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Senate Incorporated This Measure In H.r. 3230 As An Amendment. on 06/11/2014
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Ensuring Veterans Access to Care Act of 2014 [S.2422]
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Ensuring Veterans Access to Care Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to: (1) implement an upgraded and centralized electronic system for scheduling individuals' appointments for VA health care, and (2) contract for an independent assessment of the process at each VA medical facility for scheduling such appointments. Sets forth measures concerning the training and hiring of VA health personnel that: protect primary care physicians from liability for failing to perform their period of obligated service under the Health
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 408. on 06/04/2014
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Restoring Veterans Trust Act of 2014 [S.2413]
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Restoring Veterans Trust Act of 2014 - Revises veterans' benefit programs to address: veterans' access to medical care, including through measures that address the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA's) scheduling and performance management systems, VA health facility staffing shortages, and veterans' access to covered care at non-VA facilities; the expansion and extension of certain health care benefits, including caregiver support services, immunizations, chiropractic care, and treatment for traumatic brain injury; health care administration,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 06/02/2014
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National Discovery Trails Act of 2014 [S.2346]
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National Discovery Trails Act of 2014 - Amends the National Trails System Act to establish national discovery trails which shall be extended, continuous interstate trails located so as to provide for outdoor recreation and travel and to connect representative examples of America's trails and communities. Authorizes the designation of such trails on federal lands and, with the consent of the owner, on non-federal lands. Designates as a national discovery trail the 6,000-mile American Discovery Trail which shall extend from Cape Henlopen State
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2014
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World War I Memorial Act of 2014 [S.2264]
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World War I Memorial Act of 2014 - Designates the Liberty Memorial of Kansas City at America's National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Redesignates Pershing Park in the District of Columbia as the National World War I Memorial (Memorial). Authorizes the World War I Centennial Commission (Commission) to plan, develop, and execute ceremonies to recognize the above designation and redesignation and to enhance the General Pershing Commemorative Work by constructing appropriate sculptural
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Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On National Parks. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2014
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Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 [S.1982]
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Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 - Amends federal veterans provisions to revise or add provisions concerning medical services and other benefits provided to veterans and/or their dependents through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the following areas: survivor and dependent matters, including benefits for children of certain veterans born with spina bifida; education matters, including the approval of courses for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force and the Post-9/11
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Considered By Senate. (consideration: Cr S1194-1210) on 02/27/2014
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Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 [S.1950]
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Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 - Amends federal veterans provisions to revise or add provisions concerning medical services and other benefits provided to veterans and/or their dependents through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the following areas: survivor and dependent matters, including benefits for children of certain veterans born with spina bifida; education matters, including the approval of courses for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force and the Post-9/11
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Motion To Proceed To Consideration Of Measure Made In Senate. (consideration: Cr S707) on 02/04/2014
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Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013 [S.1740]
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Department of Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Lease Authorization Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out specified major medical facility leases (leases) in New Mexico, New Jersey, South Carolina, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Florida, Puerto Rico, Texas, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, Tennessee, Illinois, Nebraska, Arizona, and Oklahoma. Directs the Secretary, in exercising the authority to enter into such leases, to record as the full cost of the contractual obligation at the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 11/20/2013
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A bill to designate the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River connecting St. Louis, Missouri and southwestern Illinois as the "Stan Musial Memorial Bridge". [S.166]
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Designates the new Interstate Route 70 bridge over the Mississippi River that connects St. Louis, Missouri, to southwestern Illinois as the "Stan Musial Memorial Bridge."
Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 03/13/2013