NAOMI CHAPTER 15, DISABLED AMERICAN
VETERANS
November
23, 2015, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Since our meeting of October 26, 2015, the following bills and items of
concern from a legislative point of view have come, or are pending, before the
State and Federal House or Senate for action.
Any items pending prior to our last meeting, but that had no action
taken on them since then, are not included in this report. For a
complete list of all pending and enacted bills of interest to veterans, send an
email request to the undersigned at the email address listed in the last
paragraph of this document.
PA GENERAL ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE:
For the PA Senate Calendar, see:
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/SC/SC/0/RC/CAL.HTM
For the PA House of Representatives Calendars, see:
and
PA HOUSE VETERANS AFFAIRS &
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE HEARINGS:
10/26/2015 - The committee received testimony regarding Veteran’s Real
Estate Tax Exemption.
PA SENATE VETERANS AFFAIRS &
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 18, 2015, 10:00 AM - (to consider Senate Bills No.
1013, 1047 and 1067; and House Bills No. 49 and 602), Room 461, Main
Capitol
Thursday, November 19, 2015, 9:30 AM - (public hearing on the National
Guard Youth Challenge Program - Senate Bill No. 56), Carson Long, Military
Academy, 200 N. Carlisle St., New Bloomfield, PA
For the114th Congress U.S. House
of Representatives Calendar, see:
For the 114th
Congress U.S. Senate Calendar, see:
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE HEARINGS:
U.S. House Committee on Veterans
Affairs
Nov 4, 2015 - Joint Subcommittee Hearing with HSBC, Subcommittee on
Contracting and Workforce: An Examination of Continued Challenges in VA’s Vets
First Verification Process
Nov 17, 2015 - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1319; H.R. 1603; H.R. 1904;
H.R. 2639; H.R. 3234; H.R. 3471; H.R. 3549; Draft legislation, the Promoting
Responsible Opioid Management and Incorporating Medical Expertise Act; and, a
VA legislative proposal, the VA Purchased Health Care Streamlining and
Modernization Act
Nov 18, 2015 - Choice Consolidation: Assessing VA’s Plan to Improve
Care in the Community (Rescheduled from 11/3/15)
Nov 18, 2015 - Examining VA’s On-the-Job Training and Apprenticeship
Program
Dec 8, 2015 - “Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 3262; H.R. 3484; H.R. 4056;
a draft bill to amend the Veterans’ Benefits Programs Improvement Act of 1991
to authorize VA to sell Pershing Hall; and, VA’s legislative proposal regarding
fiscal year 2016 construction projects”
Dec 9, 2015 - Fact Check: An End of Year Review of Accountability at
the Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Senate Committee on
Veterans Affairs
11/17/15 02:30PM - Pending Nomination of Michael J. Missal - Russell Senate Office Building SR-418
11/18/15 02:30PM - Pending Health and Benefits Legislation - Russell Senate Office Building SR-418
COMMONWEALTH OF PA
HOUSE BILLS 2015-2016 Session:
HB 49 - An Act amending the act of June 24, 1976
(P.L.424, No.101), referred to as the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel
Death Benefits Act, providing for the payment of death benefits to members of
the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 3, 2015 (199-0). In the
Senate - PN 2546 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.
HB 89 - An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial
Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in discipline, removal
and retirement of judicial officers, further providing for automatic retirement
on age.
Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Feb. 10, 2015 (154-44). In the Senate - Re-reported
as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 27, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 28,
2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (36-13).
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Nov. 16, 2015. Signed in House, Nov. 17, 2015. Signed in Senate, Nov. 17, 2015.
HB 90 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for
compensation and retirement of justices, judges and justices of the peace. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, Feb. 10, 2015 (154-44).
(Remarks see House Journal Page 157), Feb. 10, 2015. In the
Senate - Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 27, 2015.
Second consideration, Oct. 28, 2015.
Third consideration and final
passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (36-13). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Nov.
16, 2015. Signed in House, Nov. 17,
2015. Signed in Senate, Nov. 17,
2015. Filed in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Nov. 17, 2015.
Pamphlet Laws Resolution No. 1.
HB 138 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for soliciting by first
responder organizations. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, May 13, 2015
(190-1). In the Senate - Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 21, 2015 (46-0). In the House - Referred to
RULES, Oct. 26, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, Oct.
26, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, Oct. 26, 2015 (198-0). Signed
in House, Oct. 26, 2015. Signed in
Senate, Oct. 26, 2015. Presented to
the Governor, Oct. 27, 2015. Approved
by the Governor, Nov. 4, 2015. Act No. 57.
HB 175 - An Act amending the act of April 26, 2006 (P.L.91, No.29),
known as the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans' Benefit Act, further providing for
application for compensation and for Commonwealth indebtedness. Bill would extend the application deadline to
8/31/18. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, June 2, 2015 (195-0). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), June 2, 2015. In the Senate
- Third consideration and final passage,
Sept. 18, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to RULES, Sept.
21, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, Oct. 20,
2015. House concurred in Senate amendments, Oct. 20, 2015 (197-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 20,
2015. Signed in House, Oct. 20,
2015. Signed in Senate, Oct. 20,
2015. Presented to the Governor,
Oct. 21, 2015. Approved by the Governor,
Oct. 30, 2015. Act No. 50. See: http://thedailyreview.com/news/pa-persian-gulf-conflict-veterans-bonus-will-end-aug-31-unless-senate-votes-for-extension-1.1931343
and http://wesa.fm/post/lawmaker-wants-senate-act-now-veterans-benefit-set-expire
.
HB 190 - An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971
(P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in pharmaceutical assistance
for the elderly, further providing for the definition of "income." Last Action: Reported as committed from
AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18,
2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015. Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015.
HB 222 - An Act
amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare
Code, in public assistance, prohibiting eligibility for individuals convicted
of drug distribution. Last Action: Laid on the table, Nov. 12,
2015. Removed from table, Nov. 12, 2015.
HB 406 - An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st
Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens
property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions and
for filing of claim. Last Action: Removed
from table, Oct. 27, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 28, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 28, 2015.
Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 9, 2015. Third consideration
and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015
(201-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page
), Nov. 16, 2015. In the Senate - Referred
to FINANCE, Nov. 17, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, Nov. 18,
2015. First consideration, Nov. 18,
2015.
HB 421 - An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st
Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens
property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for
definitions. Last Action: Laid on the table, Oct. 26, 2015. Removed from table, Oct. 26, 2015.
HB 493 - An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971
(P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in Pharmaceutical Assistance
for the Elderly, further defining "income." Last Action: PN 2558 Reported as amended from AGING AND OLDER ADULT
SERVICES, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015. Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015.
HB 602 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania National Guard, further
providing for the pay of officers and enlisted personnel in active State
service. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 20, 2015 (197-0). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), Oct. 20, 2015. In the Senate
- Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov.
18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.
HB 677 - An Act amending the act of December 7, 1990
(P.L.639, No.165), known as the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and
Response Act, in hazardous material protection, further providing for
establishment and functions of local emergency planning committees and for
emergency reporting requirements. Last Action: Removed from table, Nov.
4, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 4,
2015.
HB 682 - An Act amending the act of June 13, 2008
(P.L.182, No.27), known as the Clean Indoor Air Act, further providing for
definitions; further prohibiting smoking in public places, for signage, for
enforcement, for penalties and for administration; repealing provisions
relating to preemption; providing for local ordinances; and making a related
repeal of the Fire and Panic Act. Last Action: PN 2541 Reported as
amended from HEALTH, Nov. 17, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2015.
HB 683 - An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st
Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens
property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for
definitions. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, May 5, 2015 (195-0). In the Senate - Re-reported
as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 18,
2015.
HB 727 - An Act amending Titles 24 (Education), 51
(Military Affairs) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated
Statutes, in Title 24, in preliminary provisions, further providing for
definitions and construction and providing for references; in retirement
membership, contributions and benefits, further providing for mandatory and
optional membership, for credited school service, for waiver of adjustments and
for classes of service, for elections, for eligibility points, for eligibility
for annuities, for eligibility for refunds, for pickup contributions, for
member contributions, for contributions for purchase of credit, for annual
compensation limit, for contributions by Commonwealth, for payments by
employers, for actuarial cost method, for appropriations by Commonwealth, for
return of accumulated deductions, for single life annuity, for disability
annuities, for termination of annuities and payment of benefits; providing for
school employees' defined contribution plan; in administrative and
miscellaneous provisions, further providing for the Public School Employees'
Retirement Board, for administrative duties of board, for health insurance, for
advisory and reporting duties, for application and election duties, for duties
of employers, for rights and duties of school employees and members, for
management of fund and accounts, for Public School Employees' Retirement Fund,
for State accumulation account, for annuity reserve account, for State
guarantee, for taxation, for attachment and assignment of funds, for approval
of domestic relations orders, for irrevocable survivor annuitant and for
amendment of approved domestic relations orders; providing for irrevocable
successor payee; further providing for fraud and adjustment of errors and for
payments to school entities by Commonwealth; providing for payments to school
entities by Commonwealth commencing with the 2015-2016 school year; in health
insurance for retired school employees, further providing for definitions; in
Title 51, in employment preferences and pensions, further providing for
military leaves of absence; in Title 71, in retirement for State employees and
officers, further providing for definitions, for preliminary provisions and for
membership, credited service, classes of service, and eligibility benefits,
providing for State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, further providing for
contributions, for benefits and for administration, funds and accounts; and
making editorial changes. Last Action: Laid on the table, Nov. 12,
2015. Removed from table, Nov. 12, 2015.
HB 735 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of
State Route 147 over the Wiconisco Creek, Millersburg Borough, Dauphin County,
as the Private Warren Snyder Memorial Bridge. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, April 21, 2015 (194-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), April 21,
2015. In the Senate - Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Second
consideration, Nov. 17, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 18, 2015 (49-0). Signed
in House, Nov. 18, 2015.
HB 753 - An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Long-term
Care Council; providing for its powers and duties; and repealing related
provisions of the Public Welfare Code. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, April 15, 2015 (193-0). In
the Senate - Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 26, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 28, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (49-0). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Nov. 16,
2015. Signed in House, Nov. 17,
2015. Signed in Senate, Nov. 17, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Nov. 18, 2015.
HB 777 - An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971
(P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in pharmaceutical assistance
for the elderly, further providing for determination of eligibility. Last Action: Reported as committed from
AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18,
2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015. Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015.
HB 784 - An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6,
No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, providing for the Vets First tax
credit to honor veterans for their service to our country and provide
incentives for their employment. Last Action: Removed from table, Nov.
4, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 4, 2015.
HB 792 - An Act amending the act of December 3, 1959
(P.L.1688, No.621), known as the Housing Finance Agency Law, further providing
for the Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, June 2, 2015 (195-0). In the Senate - Third consideration and
final passage, Oct. 20, 2015 (47-1). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ), Oct. 20,
2015. Signed in House, Oct. 21, 2015.
Signed in Senate, Oct. 26,
2015. Presented to the Governor, Oct. 26, 2015. Approved by the Governor, Nov. 4, 2015. Act
No. 58.
HB 824 - An Act amending Title 2 (Administrative Law and
Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for
confidentiality of personal information of public safety officials. Last
Action: Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2015.
Removed from table, Nov. 17, 2015.
HB 929 - An Act amending the act of February 9, 1999
(P.L.1, No.1), known as the Capital Facilities Debt Enabling Act, in capital
facilities, further providing for procedures for capital budget. Last
Action: Removed from table, Nov. 4, 2015.
Laid on the table, Nov. 4, 2015.
HB 967 - An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for industrial hemp research;
imposing powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture and the Legislative
Reference Bureau; abrogating a regulation; and making a related repeal. Last
Action: Removed from table, Nov. 18, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 18,
2015.
HB 1170 - An Act designating a portion of Blair Mill Road
in Montgomery County as the PVT William H. Walls, U.S.M.C. Memorial
Highway. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2015 (195-0). In the
Senate - Reported as committed from TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 17, 2015. First
consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.
HB 1233 - An Act providing for summaries or copies of
patient test results to be sent directly to a patient or the patient's designee
when there is a finding of a significant abnormality; and providing for duties
of the Department of Health. Last Action: Removed from table, Oct.
26, 2015. PN 2473 Second consideration, with amendments, Oct. 28, 2015.
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Oct. 28, 2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page
), Oct. 28, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 9,
2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 9, 2015
(196-1). (Remarks see House Journal Page
), Nov. 9, 2015. In the Senate - Referred
to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Nov. 13, 2015.
HB 1275 - An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216,
No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for public
health dental hygiene practitioner and for restricted faculty license. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, June 29, 2015 (193-0). In
the Senate - Third consideration and final
passage, Oct. 21, 2015 (46-0). In the House - Referred to RULES, Oct.
26, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES, as committed, Oct. 26, 2015. House concurred in Senate amendments,
Oct. 26, 2015 (198-0). Signed in House, Oct. 26, 2015. Signed in Senate, Oct. 26, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Oct. 27,
2015. Approved by the Governor, Nov.
4, 2015. Act No. 60.
HB 1279 - An Act designating a section of Christopher
Columbus Boulevard between Oregon Avenue and Washington Avenue in the City of
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, as the William J. Guarnere and Edward James
Heffron Memorial Boulevard. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, June 28, 2015
(192-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page
), June 28, 2015. In the Senate - Laid
on the table, Nov. 16, 2015. Removed
from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.
HB 1295 - An Act amending the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1198, No.148), known as the Methadone Death and Incident Review Act, further providing for title of act, for short title, for definitions, for establishment of Methadone Death and Incident Review Team, for team duties, for duties of coroner and medical examiner and for confidentiality. Last Action: Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 16, 2015.
HB 1295 - An Act amending the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1198, No.148), known as the Methadone Death and Incident Review Act, further providing for title of act, for short title, for definitions, for establishment of Methadone Death and Incident Review Team, for team duties, for duties of coroner and medical examiner and for confidentiality. Last Action: Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 16, 2015.
HB 1329 - An Act requiring certain hospitals to allow
patients an opportunity to designate caregivers in patients' medical records
and imposing duties on hospitals. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, June 30, 2015 (194-1). In the
Senate - Reported as committed from AGING AND YOUTH, Nov. 17, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.
HB 1351 - An Act providing for the use of epinephrine
auto-injectors by certain entities and organizations; and conferring powers and
imposing duties on the Department of Health.
Last Action: Reported as
committed from HEALTH, Oct. 26, 2015.
First consideration, Oct. 26, 2015.
Laid on the table, Oct. 26, 2015.
HB 1460 - An Act to provide from the General Fund for the
expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments, the State Government
Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, the public debt
and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for
certain institutions and organizations, and for the payment of bills incurred
and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015; to
provide appropriations from the State Lottery Fund, the Tobacco Settlement
Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the Hazardous Material Response Fund,
The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund,
the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed
Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund, the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben
Franklin Technology Development Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the
Home Improvement Account, the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection
Act Enforcement Fund, the Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund, the
Pennsylvania Racehorse Development Restricted Receipt Account, the Justice
Reinvestment Fund and the Multimodal Transportation Fund to the Executive
Department; to provide appropriations from the Judicial Computer System
Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department for the fiscal year July 1,
2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations from the Motor License Fund
for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for the proper operation of
several departments of the Commonwealth and the Pennsylvania State Police
authorized to spend Motor License Fund money; to provide for the appropriation
of Federal funds to the Executive Department of the Commonwealth and for the
payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June
30, 2015; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State
funds from the General Fund and the State Lottery Fund for the Executive
Department of the Commonwealth for the fiscal year July 1, 2014, to June 30,
2015, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close
of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Last
Action: Removed from table, Nov. 4, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 4,
2015. Removed from table, Nov. 9, 2015.
Second consideration, Nov. 10, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 10,
2015. (Remarks see House Journal Page ),
Nov. 10, 2015 [This appears to replace
the bill vetoed by Governor Wolf]
HB 1484 - An Act amending the act of October 30, 1987
(P.L.375, No.75), entitled, "An act providing for the designation of
certain trees and land on the grounds of the State Capitol in Harrisburg as
"Soldiers' Grove" in honor of war veterans; imposing duties upon the
Department of General Services; and making an appropriation," further
providing for duties of Department of General Services; and providing for
preservation of "Soldiers' Grove" and for construction.
Last Action: Reported as committed from STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 17,
2015. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.
Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2015.
Removed from table, Nov. 18, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 19, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 19, 2015.
HB 1579 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion of
State Route 62 over the Allegheny River, Tionesta Borough, Forest County, as
the Lt. Col. Michael McLaughlin/AMVETS Post 113 Memorial Bridge. Last Action: Reported as committed from
TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 26, 2015. First consideration,
Oct. 26, 2015. Laid on the table, Oct.
26, 2015. Removed from table, Oct. 27, 2015. Second consideration, Oct. 28,
2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS,
Oct. 28, 2015. Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015.
Third consideration and final passage,
Nov. 17, 2015 (200-0). (Remarks see
House Journal Page ), Nov. 17, 2015. In
the Senate - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 20, 2015.
HB 1675 - An Act providing for portability of
professional and occupational licenses for military spouses. Last
Action: PN 2481 Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 29, 2015.
HB 1676 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to
the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing for recall of
elected public officers. Last Action: PN
2488 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 5, 2015.
HB 1677 - An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for recall election of State
and local officers, for recall petition process, for review of recall
petitions, for recall election and for prohibited practices. Last Action: PN 2489 Referred to STATE
GOVERNMENT, Nov. 5, 2015.
HB 1678 - An Act establishing the Veteran's
Entrepreneurial Training and Support Program; imposing powers and duties on the
Department of Community and Economic Development; and making an appropriation. Last Action: PN 2490 Referred to
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 5, 2015.
HB 1683 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for incentives for volunteers
of fire companies and emergency medical services agencies. Last
Action: PN 2495 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
Nov. 5, 2015. PN 2507 Reported as
amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 10, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 10, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 10, 2015.
HB 1688 - An Act providing for a Statewide comprehensive
health care system; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Care Plan and
providing for eligibility, services, coverages, subrogation, participating and
nonparticipating providers, cost containment, quality assurance and for
transitional support and training; establishing the Pennsylvania Health Care
Board, the Pennsylvania Health Care Agency, the Office of Health Care Ombudsman
and the Pennsylvania Health Care Trust Fund; and imposing a payroll tax and an
additional personal income tax. Last Action: PN 2506 Referred to
HEALTH, Nov. 9, 2015.
HB 1689 - An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the National Guard Youth
Challenge Program. Last Action: PN 2515 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 12, 2015.
HB 1711 - An Act designating a bridge on a portion of
Sheep Bridge Road over I-83, Newberry Township, York County as the Staff Sgt.
Jason M. Faley Memorial Bridge. Last Action: PN 2565 Referred to
TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 19, 2015.
HB 1713 - An Act designating a portion of State Route 220
in Lycoming and Sullivan Counties as the Lieutenant Commander John J. Peterman
Memorial Highway. Last Action: PN
2566 Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 19, 2015.
HB 1718 - An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Iran-free procurement, further providing
for expiration. Last Action: PN 2471
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 28, 2015.
COMMONWEALTH OF PA
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS - 2015-2016 Session
HR 22 - A Resolution recognizing November 14, 2015, as
"World Diabetes Day" in Pennsylvania.
Latest Action(s): PN 0021
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Jan. 21, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 9, 2015 (196-0).
HR 24 - A Resolution recognizing October 29, 2015, as
"Psoriasis Day" in Pennsylvania on behalf of the many individuals who
suffer from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Latest
Action(s): PN 0023 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
Jan. 21, 2015. Adopted, Oct. 26, 2015 (198-0).
HR 140 - A Resolution urging the Congress of the United
States to defeat H.R. 707 and any other legislation which would prohibit states
from authorizing and conducting Internet gaming. Latest
Action(s): Laid on the table, Nov. 19, 2015. Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015.
HR 346 - A Resolution recognizing 2015 as the "Year of
the Veteran in Pennsylvania" to highlight and celebrate the
accomplishments of veterans as well as to continue to raise public awareness of
issues related to veterans and the ongoing initiatives to serve those who have
served their country. Latest Major Action: Adopted, Oct. 26, 2015 (198-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 26,
2015.
HR 424 - A Resolution memorializing Congress to examine
existing Federal laws relating to sober living arrangements. Latest
Major Action: Laid on the table, Nov. 16, 2015. Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 17, 2015 (198-1). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Nov. 17,
2015.
HR 428 - A Resolution
designating the month of October 2015 as "Bullying Prevention Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania to help Pennsylvanians work to recognize bullying,
stop bullying and gain the tools needed to appropriately deal with situations
involving bullies. Latest Major Action: Adopted,
Oct. 27, 2015 (199-0). (Remarks see
House Journal Page ), Oct. 27, 2015.
HR 473 - A Resolution
designating November 2, 2015, as "Veterans, Record Your Discharge
Day" in Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: Adopted, Oct. 27, 2015 (199-0). (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 27,
2015.
HB 478 - An Act establishing guidelines and procedures
governing certain investigations and interrogations of correctional officers by
the Department of Corrections; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional
officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for
summary suspensions. Latest Major Action: Laid on the table, Nov. 4, 2015. Removed from table, Nov. 4, 2015.
HR 502 - A Resolution adopting a temporary rule of the House
of Representatives relating solely to amendments to the General Appropriation
Bill for the fiscal year 2015-2016, Senate Bill 1000 (2015). Latest Major Action: Laid on the table,
Nov. 4, 2015. Removed from table, Nov.
4, 2015.
HR 527 - A Resolution urging the Pennsylvania delegation to
the 114th Congress of the United States to support the passage of the Toxic
Exposure Research Act of 2015. Latest
Major Action: Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
Nov. 10, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 17,
2015 (200-0).
HR 543 - A Resolution recognizing the week of November 22
through 28, 2015, as "National Family Week" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: Adopted, Nov. 18,
2015 (200-0).
HR 545 - A Resolution designating the month of November 2015
as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: Adopted,
Oct. 28, 2015 (197-0). (Remarks see
House Journal Page ), Oct. 28, 2015.
HR 553 - A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2015
as "National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: Adopted, Oct. 26,
2015 (198-0).
HR 557 - A Resolution designating November 6, 2015, as
"Pennsylvania Veterans Day of Caring." Latest
Major Action: Adopted, Oct. 28,
2015 (197-0). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), Oct. 28, 2015.
HR 560 - A Resolution designating the month of November 2015
as "Military Family Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: Adopted, Oct. 28,
2015 (197-0).
HR 561 - A Resolution recognizing November 10, 2015, as
"Marine Corps Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the United States
Marine Corps' 240th anniversary. Latest
Major Action: PN 2445 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Oct. 26, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 10,
2015 (195-0). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ), Nov. 10, 2015.
HR 562 - A Resolution recognizing the week of November 14
through 22, 2015, as "Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week" in
Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: PN 2446 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Oct. 26, 2015. Adopted,
Nov. 10, 2015 (195-0).
HR 563 - A Resolution designating November 19, 2015, as
"Children's Grief Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2447 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Oct. 26, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 16,
2015 (199-0).
HR 565 - A Resolution commemorating December 7, 2015, as
"Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day."
Latest Major Action: PN 2449
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Oct. 26, 2015.
HR 566 - A Resolution honoring the 224th birthday of the
United States Constitutional Bill of Rights on December 15, 2015. Latest Major Action: PN 2450 INTRODUCED
AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Oct. 26, 2015.
HR 570 - A Resolution urging the Congress of the United
States to provide all veterans access to the United States Department of
Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program.
Latest Major Action: PN 2475
Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 29, 2015.
HR 573 - A Resolution honoring all Pennsylvania veterans
who served during war and peace on the occasion of Veterans Day, November 11,
2015. Latest Major Action: PN 2485
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Nov. 5, 2015. Adopted,
Nov. 10, 2015 (195-0). (Remarks see
House Journal Page ), Nov. 10, 2015.
HR 574 - A Resolution commending Korean-American veterans of
the Vietnam Conflict for their service to the United States. Latest
Major Action: PN 2486 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Nov. 5, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 10, 2015 (195-0).
HR 575 - A Resolution designating the week of November 9
through 15, 2015, as "United States Colored Troops Grand Review Week"
in Pennsylvania. Latest Major Action: PN 2487 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Nov. 5, 2015. Adopted,
Nov. 10, 2015 (195-0). (Remarks see
House Journal Page ), Nov. 10, 2015.
HR 576 - A Resolution honoring the Yardley-Makefield
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6393 and Post Past-Commander Russell Davidson for
achieving the highest honor awarded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the
All-American Post, and the All-American Post Commander Award. Latest Major Action: PN 2498 INTRODUCED
AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Nov. 9, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 10, 2015 (195-0).
(Remarks see House Journal Page ), Nov. 10, 2015.
HR 577 - A Resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of
the closing of Camp Curtin and recognizing the 25th anniversary of the
formation of the Camp Curtin Historical Society. Latest Major Action: PN
2497 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Nov. 9,
2015. Adopted, Nov. 9, 2015 (196-0).
(Remarks see House Journal Page ), Nov. 9, 2015.
HR 578 - A Resolution recognizing the month of November 2015
as "Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2499 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Nov. 9, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 10,
2015 (195-0).
HR 579 - A Resolution designating November 2015 as
"American Music Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2500 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Nov. 9, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 10,
2015 (195-0).
HR 581 - A Resolution urging the President of the United
States and Congress to pass the Permanent Department of Veterans Affairs Choice
Card Act of 2015. Latest Major Action:
PN 2502 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 9, 2015.
HR 582 - A Resolution designating the month of November 2015
as "Assistive Technology Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2503 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Nov. 9, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 10,
2015 (195-0).
HR 583 - A Resolution recognizing the month of November 2015
as "National Diabetes Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2510 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Nov. 12, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 16, 2015 (199-0).
HR 584 - Resolution designating the month of November 2015
as "COPD Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2511 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Nov. 12, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 16,
2015 (199-0).
HR 587 - A Resolution recognizing the month of November 2015
as "National Family Caregivers Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2524 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Nov. 16, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 17,
2015 (200-0).
HR 588 - A Resolution celebrating the National Guard on its
379th birthday. Latest Major Action: PN 2525 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL
RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Nov. 16, 2015.
HR 589 - A Resolution designating the week of November 8
through 14, 2015, as "Home Care Aide Week" in Pennsylvania in
appreciation of those part-time and full-time caregivers who provide assistive
and personal in-home care. Latest Major Action: PN 2526 INTRODUCED
AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, Nov. 16, 2015. Adopted, Nov. 17, 2015 (200-0).
HR 590 - A Resolution directing the Department of Drug and
Alcohol Programs to establish and administer a task force on access to
addiction treatment through health plans and other resources. Latest
Major Action: PN 2538 Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, Nov. 17, 2015.
HR 592 - A Resolution urging the Congress of the United
States to repeal the "Cadillac tax" provision of the Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act. Latest Major Action: PN 2549 Referred
to HEALTH, Nov. 18, 2015.
HR 593 - A Resolution urging the Congress of the United
States to ban the practice of "paid patriotism," sports marketing
contracts with professional sports teams and leagues, as described in Senator
John McCain's and Senator Jeff Flake's Tackling Paid Patriotism, a joint
oversight report. These taxpayer funded
events include payments by the Department of Defense for tickets, salutes,
color guards, anthems and other patriotic events designed to honor our brave men
and women. Professional sports teams
often lead the public to believe that these are strictly patriotic and
charitable actions with any associated costs being borne by the team.
Latest Major Action: PN 2550 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 18, 2015.
HR 594 - A Resolution honoring the contributions of Under
Secretary of Defense Frank Kendall to his country. Latest
Major Action: PN 2560 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Nov. 19, 2015.
HR 595 - A Resolution designating the month of November 2015
as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Latest
Major Action: PN 2561 INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE
35, Nov. 19, 2015.
COMMONWEALTH OF PA
SENATE BILLS - 2015-2016 Session
SB 3 - An Act providing for the medical use of cannabis in
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, May 12, 2015
(40-7). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page
....), May 12, 2015. In the House - Reported
as committed from RULES, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18,
2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015. Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015.
SB 50 - An Act establishing an industrial hemp industry in
this Commonwealth; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of
Agriculture; and prescribing penalties. Last Action: PN 1367 Reported as
amended from AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Oct. 27, 2015. First consideration,
Oct. 27, 2015. PN 1420 Amended on second
consideration, Nov. 17, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 18, 2015.
SB 283 - A Joint Resolution proposing integrated amendments
to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, eliminating the
Traffic Court of Philadelphia. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Jan. 28, 2015
(49-0). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page
....), Jan. 28, 2015. In the House - Removed from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Laid on the table, Nov. 16, 2015.
SB 484 - A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for the
Legislative Reapportionment Commission for the purpose of reapportioning and
redistricting the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Last Action: PN 1359 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 26, 2015.
SB 490 - An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Emergency Management
Agency, further providing for organization of agency. Last Action: Third
consideration and final passage,
June 2, 2015 (32-17). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 2, 2015. In the House - Reported as committed
from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 10, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 10, 2015. Laid on
the table, Nov. 10, 2015. Removed from
table, Nov. 16, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 17, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015.
Re-reported as committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 18, 2015. Third
consideration and final passage,
Nov. 18, 2015 (117-82). (Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Nov. 18, 2015.
SB 524 - An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of
the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Non-narcotic
Medication Assisted Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program; and, imposing
powers and duties on the Department of Corrections. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, June 26, 2015
(49-0). In the House - N 1412 Reported as amended from JUDICIARY, Nov. 17,
2015. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.
Laid on the table, Nov. 17, 2015.
SB 609 - An Act establishing a task force on prostate cancer
and related chronic prostate conditions; and providing for powers and duties of
the task force, the Department of Health, the Insurance Department, the
Department of Aging and the Department of Human Services, and for prevention
and education strategies. Related bills:
HB 804 and SB 605. Last Action:
Third consideration and final passage,
June 25, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Removed from table, Oct.
26, 2015. PN 1386 Second consideration, with amendments, Nov. 9, 2015. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 9, 2015.
(Remarks see House Journal Page ....), Nov. 9, 2015. Re-reported as committed
from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 10, 2015. Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 10, 2015 (193-0). In the Senate - Referred to RULES AND
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. Re-reported on concurrence from RULES AND
EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, as committed, Nov. 17, 2015. Senate concurred in House amendments, Nov. 17, 2015 (49-0). Signed
in Senate, Nov. 17, 2015. Signed in
House, Nov. 18, 2015. Presented to
the Governor, Nov. 19, 2015.
SB 685 - An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985
(P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, providing for
visiting team physician. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 30, 2015 (48-0). In
the House - Reported as committed from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Nov. 18,
2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.
Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015.
Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015.
SB 686 - An Act amending the act of October 5, 1978
(P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, providing
for visiting team physician. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 30, 2015 (48-0). In
the House - Reported as committed from PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Nov. 18,
2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.
Laid on the table, Nov. 18, 2015.
Removed from table, Nov. 19, 2015.
SB 868 - An Act designating the section of Pennsylvania
Route 849 in Newport, Perry County, as the United States Navy Petty Officer 1st
Class A. Louis De Lancey Memorial Highway.
Last Action: Laid on the
table, Nov. 17, 2015.
SB 890 - An Act designating the bridge carrying State Route
6011 (Harrison Avenue) over Roaring Brook in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna
County, as the Colonel Frank Duffy Memorial Bridge. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, July 13, 2015 (47-0). In the House - Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 19, 2015 (195-0). Signed in Senate, Oct. 20, 2015. Signed in House, Oct. 20, 2015. Presented to the Governor, Oct. 21,
2015. Approved by the Governor, Oct.
30, 2015. Act No. 56.
SB 913 - An Act making
appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. Last Action: Removed from table, Nov.
16, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. PN 1416 Re-reported as
amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015.
SB 914 - A Supplement to the act
of November 30, 1965 (P.L.843, No.355), entitled "An act providing for the
establishment and operation of Temple University as an instrumentality of the
Commonwealth to serve as a State-related university in the higher education
system of the Commonwealth; providing for change of name; providing for the
composition of the board of trustees; terms of trustees, and the power and
duties of such trustees; providing for preference to Pennsylvania residents in
tuition; providing for public support and capital improvements; authorizing
appropriations in amounts to be fixed annually by the General Assembly;
providing for the auditing of accounts of expenditures from said appropriations;
authorizing the issuance of bonds exempt from taxation within the Commonwealth;
requiring the President to make an annual report of the operations of Temple
University," making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect;
providing for a basis for payments of such appropriation; and providing a
method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal
information disclosure. Last Action: Removed from table, Nov.
16, 2015. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. PN 1417 Re-reported as
amended from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015.
SB 915 - A Supplement to the act
of July 28, 1966 (3rd Sp.Sess., P.L.87, No.3), known as the University of
Pittsburgh--Commonwealth Act, making appropriations for carrying the same into
effect; and providing for a basis for payments of such appropriations, for a
method of accounting for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal
information disclosure. Last Action: Removed
from table, Nov. 16, 2015. Re-committed
to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. PN 1418 Re-reported as amended from
APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015.
SB 916 - A Supplement to the act
of July 7, 1972 (P.L.743, No.176), known as the Lincoln University-Commonwealth
Act, making an appropriation for carrying the same into effect; providing for a
basis for payments of the appropriation; and providing a method of accounting
for the funds appropriated and for certain fiscal information disclosure. Last Action: Removed from table, Nov.
16, 2015. Re-committed to
APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 16, 2015. PN 1419 Re-reported as amended from
APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015.
SB 956 - An Act designating a
bridge on that portion of State Route 711 over the Loyalhanna Creek in Ligonier
Township, Westmoreland County, as the Lieutenant Eric Eslary Memorial
Bridge. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (49-0). (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Nov.
16, 2015. In the House - Referred to
TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 17, 2015.
SB 988 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion
of State Route 403 over the Two Lick Creek, Borough of Clymer, Indiana County
as the Sergeant James Robert Pantall Memorial Bridge. Pantall was from CLYMER, PA, and is listed
on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Last Action: Third consideration and final passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (49-0). In the House - Referred to
TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 17, 2015.
SB 989 - An Act designating a bridge on that portion
of State Route 580 over the Susquehanna River, Cherry Tree Borough, Indiana
County, as the Airman Second Class Gerald Emmett Johnson Memorial Bridge. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, Nov. 16, 2015 (49-0). In
the House - Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Nov. 17, 2015.
SB 1000 - An Act to provide from
the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments,
the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the
Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July
1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for certain institutions and organizations, and for
the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery
Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the
Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing
Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating
Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund,
the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development
Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the
Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the
Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund, the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development
Restricted Receipt Account, the Justice Reinvestment Fund and the Multimodal
Transportation Fund to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from
the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department
for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations
from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016,
for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the
Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund money; and to
provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of
the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Last
Action: Third consideration and final
passage, Sept. 18, 2015 (30-19).
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Sept. 18, 2015. In the House - Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 24, 2015
(117-83). (Remarks see House Journal
Page ....), Sept. 24, 2015. Signed in
House, Sept. 24, 2015. Presented to
the Governor, Sept. 28, 2015. Vetoed by the Governor, Sept. 29,
2015. Veto No. 7. In the Senate - Bill, together with
Governor's Veto Message, laid on the table, Sept. 29, 2015. Bill, together with
Governor's Veto Message, removed from table, Oct. 27, 2015.
SB 1013 - An Act amending Title
51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for
voluntary veterans' preference in private employment. This bill would allow a private employer to
adopt and apply a veterans’ employment policy which would need to: be in
writing, include a statement an employer has and applies a preference in a job
posting, be provided to an applicant upon hire and all employees annually; and
be applied uniformly. The bill would
exempt an employer who has adopted and applies a policy in compliance with the
act from violations of State and Local equal employment opportunities law. For purposes of this act, a veteran would
include surviving spouses and a spouse of a disabled veteran. This bill would leave the decision whether or
not to adopt a policy solely up to an employer.
There would be no mandate on an employer to have a veterans’
preference. Allowing private employers
to adopt a veterans’ preference has been signed into law in a number of states
including: California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. Last
Action: PN 1427 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.
SB 1045 - An Act amending Title
51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general
provisions, providing for character of discharge. Last
Action: PN 1370 Reported as amended from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
Oct. 27, 2015. First consideration, Oct.
27, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 16,
2015. Third consideration and final
passage, Nov. 17, 2015 (49-0). In
the House - Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov.
19, 2015.
SB 1046 - An Act amending Title
51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in
Pennsylvania National Guard, further providing for retired Pennsylvania
National Guard personnel. Last Action: Reported as committed from
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 27, 2015. First consideration, Oct. 27, 2015. Second consideration, Nov. 16, 2015. Third
consideration and final passage,
Nov. 18, 2015 (49-0). In the House -
Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 19, 2015.
SB 1047 - An Act amending the act
of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929,
in services for the blind and visually impaired, further providing for
definitions and for business enterprises, equipment, leases, repayment. Last Action: PN 1361 Referred to
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 26, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS
AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.
SB 1052 - An Act amending Title
25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in uniform military
and overseas voters, further providing for definitions, for duties and
responsibilities of secretary and for registering to vote. Last Action: PN 1389
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 10, 2015. Reported as committed from STATE
GOVERNMENT, Nov. 17, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 17, 2015.
SB 1053 - An Act amending the act
of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of
1985, further providing for definitions, for State Board of Medicine; and
providing for recreational therapists. Last Action: PN 1390 Referred to
CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Nov. 10, 2015
SB 1057 - An Act providing for
living wage certification for nursing facilities and for employer
responsibility penalties for nursing facilities; establishing the Employer
Responsibility for Public Assistance Fund; and imposing penalties. Last
Action: PN 1397 Referred to PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, Nov. 13, 2015.
SB 1067 - An Act amending Title
51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veterans'
pensions and benefits, further providing for amputee and paralyzed veteran's
pension. Last Action: PN 1404 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 13, 2015. Reported as committed from VETERANS AFFAIRS AND
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Nov. 18, 2015.
First consideration, Nov. 18, 2015.
SB 1071 - An Act amending Titles
24 (Education), 51 (Military Affairs) and 71 (State Government) of the
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, extensively revising pension provisions:
for the Public School Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary
provisions, of membership, contributions and benefits, of School Employee's
Defined Contribution Plan and of administration and miscellaneous provisions;
for health insurance for retired school employees, in the area of preliminary
provisions; for military pensions, in the area of military leave of absence;
for boards and offices, in the area of Independent Fiscal Office; for the State
Employees' Retirement System, in the areas of preliminary provisions, of
membership, credited service, classes of service and eligibility for benefits,
of State Employees' Defined Contribution Plan, of contributions, of benefits
and of administration, funds, accounts, general provisions; and providing, as
to the revisions, for construction and administration, for applicability, for
funding, for liability, for State Employee member statements and for State
Employees Retirement Board obligations. Last Action: PN 1410 Referred to FINANCE,
Nov. 17, 2015. Reported as committed from FINANCE, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration,
Nov. 18, 2015.
SB 1073 - An Act to provide from
the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive and Judicial Departments,
the State Government Support Agencies and the General Assembly of the
Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July
1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, for certain institutions and organizations, and for
the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2015; to provide appropriations from the State Lottery
Fund, the Tobacco Settlement Fund, the Aviation Restricted Account, the
Hazardous Material Response Fund, The State Stores Fund, the Milk Marketing
Fund, the Home Investment Trust Fund, the Emergency Medical Services Operating
Fund, the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Program Fund, the Banking Fund,
the Firearm Records Check Fund, the Ben Franklin Technology Development
Authority Fund, the Oil and Gas Lease Fund, the Home Improvement Account, the
Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act Enforcement Fund, the
Insurance Regulation and Oversight Fund, the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development
Restricted Receipt Account, the Justice Reinvestment Fund and the Multimodal
Transportation Fund to the Executive Department; to provide appropriations from
the Judicial Computer System Augmentation Account to the Judicial Department
for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016; to provide appropriations
from the Motor License Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016,
for the proper operation of several departments of the Commonwealth and the
Pennsylvania State Police authorized to spend Motor License Fund money; and to
provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive Department of
the Commonwealth and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Last
Action: PN 1423 Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 17, 2015. Reported as
committed from APPROPRIATIONS, Nov. 18, 2015. First consideration, Nov. 18,
2015.
COMMONWEALTH OF PA
SENATE RESOLUTIONS - 2015-2016 Session
SR 230 - A Resolution designating October 2015 as
"National Physical Therapy Month" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1375 Introduced and adopted,
Oct. 27, 2015. (Remarks see Senate
Journal Page ....), Oct. 27, 2015.
SR 233 - A Resolution designating the week of October 25
through 31, 2015, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania and
commending respiratory therapists for their outstanding contributions to health
care. Last Action: PN 1378 Introduced and adopted, Oct. 27, 2015.
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Oct. 27, 2015.
SR 238 - A Resolution directing the Joint State Government
Commission to conduct a study regarding the use of unmanned drones by State and
local agencies, including law enforcement agencies. Last
Action: PN 1395 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 13, 2015.
SR 240 - A Resolution designating the month of November 2015
as "COPD Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1409 Introduced and adopted,
Nov. 16, 2015. (Remarks see Senate
Journal Page ....), Nov. 16, 2015.
SR 241 - A Resolution recognizing January 24, 2016, as
"Drugs Kill Dreams Day" in Pennsylvania and encouraging
Pennsylvanians to participate in drug prevention education activities
throughout the year to demonstrate their strong commitment to stopping drug and
alcohol addiction and abuse before it begins.
Last Action: PN 1424
Introduced and adopted, Nov. 17, 2015.
(Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Nov. 17, 2015.
SR 242 - A Resolution designating the week of October 18
through 24, 2015, as "Brachial Plexus Injury Awareness Week" in
Pennsylvania. Last Action: PN 1425 Introduced and adopted, Nov. 17, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Nov.
17, 2015.
SR 243 - A Resolution designating the month of November 2015
as "Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1426 Introduced and adopted, Nov. 17, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Nov.
17, 2015.
SR 244 - A Resolution designating the month of November 2015
as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Last
Action: PN 1428 Introduced and adopted, Nov. 18, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Nov.
18, 2015.
SR 245 - A Resolution recognizing the "Hunters Sharing
the Harvest" program in Pennsylvania and encouraging participation by
Pennsylvania's licensed hunters. Last Action: PN 1429 Introduced and
adopted, Nov. 18, 2015. (Remarks see
Senate Journal Page ....), Nov. 18, 2015.
SR 246 - A Resolution recognizing December 1, 2015, as
"World AIDS Day," fostering public awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic
and remembering the millions of individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and the
global challenges associated with eradicating this deadly disease. Last
Action: PN 1430 Introduced and adopted, Nov. 18, 2015. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), Nov.
18, 2015.
SR 248 - A Resolution urging the Governor of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the President of the United States and the
Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security to discontinue
the resettlement of Syrian refugees in this Commonwealth until such time as
systems are in place to conduct effective and thorough security and background
checks on Syrian refugees and to send a report detailing the increased measures
to the states that are under consideration to receive Syrian refugees. Last
Action: PN 1435 Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Nov. 20, 2015.
FEDERAL HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES LEGISLATION 114th Congress
FEDERAL HOUSE
RESOLUTIONS
H.RES.493 : Recognizing
Connecticut's Submarine Century, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of
Naval Submarine Base New London, and Connecticut's historic role in supporting
the undersea capabilities of the United States.
Latest Major Action:
10/26/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee
on Armed Services.
H.RES.497 : Congratulating Army
Reserve Major Lisa Jaster on her graduation from the Army Ranger School. Latest
Major Action: 10/27/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Armed Services.
FEDERAL HOUSE BILLS
114th Congress
H.R.313 : Wounded
Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015. A
bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide leave to any new Federal
employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30
percent or more for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such
disability, and for other purposes.
Related Bills: S.242. Latest Major Action: 1/13/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform. 1/27/2015: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1/27/2015: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. 6/25/2015 Reported by the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-180. 9/28/2015 Passed/agreed to
in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice
vote. 10/26/2015 Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
discharged by Unanimous Consent. 10/26/2015 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by
Unanimous Consent. 10/28/2015 Presented
to President. 11/5/2015 Signed by
President. 11/5/2015 Became Public
Law No: 114-075 [Text, PDF].
H.R.1384 : Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code,
to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by
honoring them with status as veterans under law. Latest
Major Action: 3/16/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 3/27/2015: Referred to the
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 6/24/2015
Hearings held. 7/9/2015 Markup of bill. 11/16/2015 Passed/agreed to in House.
Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas
and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 628). 11/16/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the
table Agreed to without objection. 11/17/2015
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and
referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
House Reports: 114-302. [MOAA supports this bill.]
H.R.1694 : Fairness to Veterans for Infrastructure
Investment Act of 2015. Latest Major Action: 3/26/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned. 11/17/2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill
Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 285 - 138 (Roll no. 631).
11/18/2015 Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
H.R.2029 : Military
Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2016. A bill making appropriations for
military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 4/30/2015 Passed/agreed
to in House: On passage Passed by
the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 163 (Roll no. 193). 5/21/2015 Committee on
Appropriations. Reported by Senator Kirk with an amendment in the nature of a
substitute. With written report No. 114-57.
10/1/2015 Senate floor actions: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the
measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number:
273. 11/10/2015 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with an
amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 0. Record Vote Number: 302. 11/12/2015 Message on Senate action sent to
the House. [Democrats on Thursday
blocked plans for a nearly $164 billion VA/Military Construction bill for
fiscal 2016 over objections to Republicans’ overarching spending plans and a
lack of progress on a compromise budget deal.
The procedural move follows similar decisions to stall the fiscal 2016
defense appropriations bill earlier this year and echoes President Obama’s
pledge to veto any budget measure that does not repeal mandatory spending caps
looming over all federal operations. The
VA appropriations bill, which also includes military construction funds, would
have provided a 3 percent budget increase for the new fiscal year. It’s another
spending boost for the department, which has seen its total budget nearly
triple since the late 1990s. The VA
budget is not subject to the spending caps. But just before Thursday’s vote,
the White House reiterated plans for a veto of the VA spending measure. Source: NAUS Watchdog for Oct 2 2015.]
H.R.2685 : Latest Title: Department of Defense
Appropriations Act, 2016. Related Bills:
H.RES.303, S.1558. Latest Major Action: 6/11/2015 Passed/agreed to in House. Status:
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 149 (Roll no. 358). 6/11/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the
table Agreed to without objection. House
Reports: 114-139. 11/5/2015 Senate floor actions. Status: Motion to proceed to
consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
H.R.3114 : Latest Title: To provide funds to the Army Corps
of Engineers to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist the
Corps with curation and historic preservation activities, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 7/20/2015 Introduced in House. 9/8/2015 Reported (Amended) by the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 114-249. 11/17/2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as
amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 3 (Roll no. 632).
11/18/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. House
Reports: 114-249.
H.R.3829 : UNRWA Anti-Incitement and Anti-Terrorism
Act. Latest Major Action: 10/26/2015 Referred to House committee.
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R.3833 : To require a regional strategy to address the
threat posed by Boko Haram. Latest Major Action: 10/26/2015
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select),
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned.
H.R.3838 : Fairness in Incarcerated Representation Act. Latest
Major Action: 10/27/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R.3839 : Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion
Act. Latest Major Action: 10/27/2015 Referred to House committee.
Status: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.3849 : Acupuncture for Heroes and Seniors Act of
2015. Latest Major Action: 10/28/2015 Referred to House committee.
Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to
the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned.
H.R.3850 : To provide for additional protections and
disclosures to consumers when financial products or services are related to the
consumers' military or Federal pensions, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 10/28/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on
Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned.
H.R.3858 : September 11th VCF Reauthorization and U.S.
Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Compensation Act. Latest
Major Action: 10/29/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R.3860 : Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home
Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act. Latest
Major Action: 10/29/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
H.R.3870 : Atomic
Veterans Healthcare Parity Act. A bill
to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of veterans
who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans
for purposes of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities
by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Latest Major Action: 11/6/2015 Referred
to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3879 : Enhanced
Veteran Healthcare Act of 2015. A bill
to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for covered agreements and
contracts between the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and eligible academic
affiliates for the mutually beneficial coordination, use, or exchange of
health-care resources, and for other purposes.
Latest Major Action:
11/6/2015 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee
on Health.
H.R.3883 : Veteran's
Choice Accountability Act. A bill to
improve the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and
for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 11/6/2015 Referred to House subcommittee.
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3884 : Veterans
Collaboration Act. A bill to direct the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage
collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit
organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative
assistance to veterans. Latest Major Action: 11/6/2015 Referred
to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R.3885 : Veterans
Affairs Transfer of Information and sharing of Disability Examination
Procedures with DOD Doctors Act. A bill
to amend title 10, United States Code, to include a single comprehensive
disability examination as part of the required Department of Defense physical
examination for separating members of the Armed Forces, and for other
purposes. Latest Major Action: 11/6/2015 Referred to House subcommittee.
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial
Affairs.
H.R.3909 : Veterans
Health and Accountability Act. A bill to
amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to expand the
Veterans Choice Program, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the
removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on
performance or misconduct, and for other purposes. Related Bills: H.R.1994. Latest
Major Action: 11/3/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.3936 : Veteran
Engagement Team Event Pilot Program. A
bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program
under which the Secretary carries out Veteran Engagement Team events where
veterans can complete claims for disability compensation and pension under the
laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 11/5/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3951 : VA Office
of Health Care Quality. A bill to
establish in the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans
Affairs the Office of Health Care Quality.
Latest Major Action:
11/5/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3954 : Camp
Lejeune Reserve Component VA Medical Services.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for access to hospital
care and medical services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs for
certain members of the reserve components who received training at Camp
Lejeune, North Carolina, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 11/5/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3958 : Veterans
Health Care Stamp. A bill to provide for
the issuance of a Veterans Health Care Stamp.
Latest Major Action:
11/5/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each
case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of
the committee concerned.
H.R.3960 : Homeless
Female Vet Survey. To provide for a
survey regarding homeless female veterans, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 11/5/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on
Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the
jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R.3963 : Purple
Heart Vet’s Commissary/Exchange Privilege.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend military commissary and
exchange store privileges to certain veterans who have been awarded the Purple
Heart and to their dependents. Latest Major Action: 11/5/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R.3970 : Abandoned
Homes Renovation for Homeless Vets. A
bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot grant
program to acquire and renovate abandoned homes for homeless veterans. Latest
Major Action: 11/5/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3972 : Suicidal
Vet Mental Health Services Enhancement.
A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs to more effectively provide mental health resources for members of the
Armed Forces and veterans at high risk of suicide, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 11/5/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to
the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each
case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of
the committee concerned.
H.R.3974 : VA
Physician Assistant Vet Training Educational Assistance. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide educational assistance to
certain former members of the Armed Forces for education and training as
physician assistants of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to establish pay grades
and require competitive pay for physician assistants of the Department, and for
other purposes. Latest Major Action: 11/5/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3975 : First-Time
Vet Homebuyers Tax Credit. A bill to
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for veteran
first-time homebuyers and for adaptive housing and mobility improvements for
disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
Latest Major Action:
11/5/2015 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee
on Ways and Means.
H.R.3980 : Eliminate
Veterans Choice Program Sunset Date. A
bill to eliminate the sunset date for the Veterans Choice Program of the
Department of Veterans Affairs, to expand eligibility for such program, and for
other purposes. Latest Major Action: 11/5/2015 Referred to House committee. Status:
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R.3989 : Vet
Caregiver Benefits Eligibility. A bill
to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the process for determining
the eligibility of caregivers of veterans to certain benefits administered by
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Latest Major Action: 11/5/2015 Referred
to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans'
Affairs.
** Union Calendar: A separate calendar in the United States
House of Representatives that schedules bills involving money issues. It arose
from the requirement in Article One of the United States Constitution that all
revenue bills originate in the House of Representatives. To meet that
requirement, Rule XIII
FEDERAL SENATE RESOLUTIONS 114th
Congress:
S.RES.296 : A resolution congratulating Army Reserve Major
Lisa Jaster on her graduation from the Army Ranger School. Latest
Major Action: 10/26/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to
the Committee on Armed Services.
S.RES.298 : A resolution recognizing Connecticut's Submarine
Century, the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Naval Submarine Base New
London, and Connecticut's historic role in supporting the undersea capabilities
of the United States. Latest Major Action: 10/26/2015
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Armed
Services.
S.AMDT.2760 to S.1731 To authorize per diem payments under
comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans to furnish care to
dependents of homeless veterans. Latest Major Action: 10/29/2015 Senate
amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2760 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous
Consent.
FEDERAL SENATE BILLS 114th
Congress:
S.242 : Wounded Warriors
Federal Leave Act of 2015. A bill to
amend title 5, United States Code, to provide leave to any new Federal employee
who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or
more for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability, and for
other purposes. Latest Major Action: 1/22/2015 Introduced in Senate. 1/22/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs. 3/4/2015:
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported
without amendment favorably. 7/23/2015 Committee on Homeland Security
and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With
written report No. 114-89. 7/28/2015 Passed/agreed
to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. 7/29/2015 Held at the desk. H.R.313 Signed by President 11/05/2015.
S.2197 : Securing Care for Seniors Act of 2015. Latest
Major Action: 10/22/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.2207 : A bill to require the Secretary of State to offer rewards of
not less than $10,000,000 for information that leads to the arrest or
conviction of suspects in connection with the bombing of Pan Am Flight
103. Latest Major Action: 10/27/2015 Referred to Senate committee.
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.2210 : Veteran Partners' Efforts to Enhance Reintegration Act. Latest
Major Action: 10/27/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2221 : Ensuring Access to Affordable and Quality Home Care for
Seniors and People with Disabilities Act.
Latest Major Action:
10/29/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.2223 : A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction over certain
Bureau of Land Management land from the Secretary of the Interior to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills National
Cemetery, and for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 10/29/2015
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee
on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.2229 : Veterans Scheduling
Accountability Act. A bill to require
the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct audits relating to the
timely access of veterans to hospital care, medical services, and other health
care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Latest Major Action:
11/3/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2265 : Improve Rural Area VA
Health Care. A bill to improve the
provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans in
rural and highly rural areas, and for other purposes. Latest
Major Action: 11/10/2015 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice
and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S.2279 : VA Health Care Worker
(Vet) Recruitment. A bill to require
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a program to increase efficiency
in the recruitment and hiring by the Department of Veterans Affairs of health
care workers that are undergoing separation from the Armed Forces, to create
uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals of the
Department, and for other purposes. Latest Major Action: 11/10/2015
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee
on Veterans' Affairs.
Grassroots
lobbying is an effective way to let your Representative and Senators know your
opinion, which is key to increasing co-sponsorship on veteran related bills and
subsequent passage into law.
NOTE: For an electronic version of this document, please
send an email message to the below signed at: lholman@prodigy.net .
Respectfully submitted,
Larry D. Holman
Larry D. Holman
Legislative Chairman, DAV Chap. 15
Cell: 215 601-6263
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