A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strike the term of the positions Under Secretary for Health and the Under Secretary for Benefits and simplify appointments to such positions.

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Bill Number

S 2634

Introduced

Apr 24, 2006

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

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Topics

Advice and consent of the Senate Armed Forces and National Security Congress Department of Veterans Affairs Federal officials Government Operations and Politics Health Presidential appointments Veterans' benefits Veterans' medical care

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Summary

Repeals the: (1) four-year terms for the positions of the Under Secretary for Health and the Under Secretary for Benefits within the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (2) requirement that, whenever there is a vacancy in either position, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs establish a commission to recommend individuals for appointment.

Actions

May 11, 2006

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Apr 24, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 24, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3424-3425)
Apr 24, 2006

Introduced in Senate

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