Congress 107 - HR 801 - Veterans' Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001

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Veterans' Survivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001 - Makes an individual who is eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) and who is also eligible for hospital insurance benefits under Medicare part A (title XVIII of the Social Security Act) eligible for medical care for his or her survivors and dependents if the individual is also enrolled in the Medicare part B supplemental insurance program. Provides payment limits.

(Sec. 4) Revises Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) provisions to: (1) permit members to purchase a maximum of $100,000 in SGLI coverage for their spouses; and (2) extend automatically to members' children $10,000 in such coverage. Outlines provisions concerning: (1) coverage effective dates and termination; (2) premium and proceeds payments; and (3) SGLI conversion to private insurance.

(Sec. 5) Makes retroactive to October 1, 2000, the increase from $200,000 to $250,000 in the maximum SGLI member benefit for members who die on duty between such date and March 31, 2001. (April 1, 2001, is the current effective date for such increase for all members.)

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that: (1) the needs of eligible veterans' dependents are fully addressed; and (2) the availability of outreach and assistance for such dependents is made known through a variety of means, including the Internet and announcements in veterans publications and through the media.

(Sec. 7) Makes various technical amendments to Montgomery GI Bill provisions, including: (1) eligibility requirements; (2) the charging of entitlements; (3) the "buy-up" option; (4) contributions reimbursement; and (5) conversion from Veterans Educational Assistance Program coverage.

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Jun 5, 2001

Became Public Law No: 107-14.
Jun 5, 2001

Signed by President.
May 25, 2001

Presented to President.
May 24, 2001

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 24, 2001

On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H2687-2692; text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H2687-2690)
May 24, 2001

Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H2687-2692; text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H2687-2690)
May 24, 2001

Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
May 24, 2001

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 24, 2001

Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
May 24, 2001

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
May 24, 2001

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
May 24, 2001

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5574-5577)
May 24, 2001

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5574-5577)
Mar 28, 2001

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 27, 2001

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 27, 2001

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 63). (text: CR H1126-1130)
Mar 27, 2001

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): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 63).(text: CR H1126-1130)
Mar 27, 2001

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1155)
Mar 27, 2001

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 27, 2001

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 801.
Mar 27, 2001

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1126-1137)
Mar 27, 2001

Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 26, 2001

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
Mar 26, 2001

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 107-27.
Mar 21, 2001

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended).
Mar 21, 2001

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 15, 2001

Committee Hearings Held.
Feb 28, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 28, 2001

Introduced in House

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