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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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106 bills referred in the 109th Congress

2,484 across the 13 Congresses on file, most in the 119th at 278. A referral is not a hearing: most bills sent to a committee are never taken up.

Bills referred, by Congress 107th to 119th

Members

Served in the 109th Congress

Members, 109th Congress 14

Everyone who held a seat in the 109th Congress, leaders first, with the day they joined or left when it was not with the rest.

Seat	Member	Role
R-ID	Larry E. Craig	Chair
D-HI	Daniel K. Akaka	Ranking Member
R-PA	Arlen Specter
D-IL	Barack Obama
I-VT	James M. Jeffords
D-WV	John D. Rockefeller IV
R-NV	John Ensign
R-SD	John Thune
R-GA	Johnny Isakson
R-TX	Kay Bailey Hutchison
D-CO	Ken Salazar
R-SC	Lindsey Graham
D-WA	Patty Murray
R-NC	Richard Burr

Record

Bills, meetings, hearings, reports and more, newest first. In the 109th Congress.

Newest activity first. In the 109th Congress.

Bill	Title	Referral	Date
S 2694	Veterans' Choice of Representation and Benefits Enhancement Act of 2006	Markup By	Jan 24, 2011
S 4054	A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the number of individuals qualifying for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance.	Referred To	Nov 15, 2006
HR 6314	To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law and to expand eligibility for the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program.	Referred To	Nov 15, 2006
HR 5835	Veterans Identity and Credit Security Act of 2006	Referred To	Nov 13, 2006
S 3998	Servicemembers' Cellular Phone Contract Fairness Act of 2006	Referred To	Sep 29, 2006
S 3988	Lane Evans Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006	Referred To	Sep 28, 2006
S 3984	Comprehensive Assistance for Veterans Exposed to Traumatic Stressors Act of 2006	Referred To	Sep 28, 2006
HR 5815	Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2006	Referred To	Sep 14, 2006

The published transcripts, newest first, from GovInfo. In the 109th Congress.

Hearing	Title	Held
S. Hrg. 109-772	Nomination of Robert T. Howard to Be Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs27 pages 1 witness Howard, General Robert T., Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs	Sep 26, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-771	The Legislative Presentation of the American Legion58 pages 1 witness Morin, Paul, National Commander, The American Legion; accompanied by Steve Robertson, Director, National Legislative Commission; David Rehbein, of Iowa, Chairman, National Legislative Commission; K. Robert Lewis, of Connecticut, Chairman, National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission; and Peter Gaytan, Director, National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission	Sep 20, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-746	Hearing on Wounded Warrior Insurance: a First Look at a New Benefit for Traumatically Injured Servicemembers38 pages 4 witnesses Dominguez, Hon. Michael, Principal Deputy Under Secretary, Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense Lastowka, Thomas, Director, Insurance Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; accompanied by Steve Wurtz, Deputy Assistant Director, Insurance Service Keith, Sergeant John, Combat Wounded Veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom, U.S. Army Chwat, Jeremy, Associate Executive Director, Policy and Service, Wounded Warrior Project	Sep 7, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-637	Nominations of Thomas E. Harvey to Be Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs; and Patrick W. Dunne to Be Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs34 pages 2 witnesses Harvey, Thomas E., nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs Dunne, Rear Admiral Patrick W., (Ret.), U.S. Navy, nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs	Jul 27, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-653	Veterans Affairs Data Privacy Breach: Twenty-Six Million People Deserve Assurance of Future Security47 pages 2 witnesses Nicholson, Hon. R. James, Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs; accompanied by Robert Howard, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary; Tim McClain, General Counsel; and Robert Henke, Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Veterans Affairs Opfer, Hon. George J., Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs; accompanied by Jon A. Wooditch, Deputy Inspector General; and Maureen Regan, Counselor to the Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs	Jul 20, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-694	Battling the Backlog Part II: Challenges Facing the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims98 pages 3 witnesses Greene, Hon. William P., Jr., Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; accompanied by Norman Herring, Clerk of the Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Terry, Hon. James P., Chairman, Board of Veterans' Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs Violante, Joseph A., National Legislative Director, Disabled American Veterans	Jul 13, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-715	Benefits Legislative Initiatives Currently Pending Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs79 pagesOn H.R. 3492, H.R. 4914, H.R. 5037, H.R. 5444, S. 11 and 13 more 5 witnesses Aument, Ronald, Deputy Under Secretary for Benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs Ivers, Hon. Donald L., Former Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Kinderman, Quentin, Deputy Director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Weidman, Richard, Director of Government Relations, Vietnam Veterans of America Stichman, Barton F., Co-Director, National Veterans Legal Services Program	Jun 8, 2006
S. Hrg. 109-577	Veterans Affairs Data Privacy Breach: Twenty-Six Million People Deserve Answers59 pagesOn S. 1789 2 witnesses Nicholson, Hon. R. James, Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs; accompanied by Tim S. McClain, General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs Opfer, Hon. George J., Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs; accompanied by Jon A. Wooditch, Deputy Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs	May 25, 2006

The committee's written reports, most on a bill it sent to the floor. In the 109th Congress.

Report	Title	Issued
S. Rept. 109-328	To Authorize Major Medical Facility Projects and Major Medical Facility Leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Fiscal Years 2006 Through 2009On S. 3421	Sep 6, 2006
S. Rept. 109-297	Veterans' Choice of Representation and Benefits Enhancement Act of 2006On S. 2694	Jul 27, 2006
S. Rept. 109-296	Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006On S. 2562	Jul 27, 2006
S. Rept. 109-180	Vet Center Enhancement Act of 2005On S. 716	Nov 16, 2005
S. Rept. 109-177	Veterans' Health Care Act of 2005On S. 1182	Nov 10, 2005
S. Rept. 109-139	Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2005On S. 1235	Sep 21, 2005
S. Rept. 109-138	Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005On S. 1234	Sep 21, 2005
S. Rept. 109-79	Legislative and Oversight Activities During the 108th Congress by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs	Jun 9, 2005

Referred to this committee for confirmation, newest first, with the outcome and the latest action. In the 109th Congress.

Nomination	Nominee and post	Outcome	Received
PN1930	Robert T. Howard, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Information and Technology), vice Robert N. McFarland.Department of Veterans Affairs	Confirmed Sep 29, 2006Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.	Sep 5, 2006
PN1733	Thomas E. Harvey, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional Affairs), vice Pamela M. Iovino, resigned.Department of Veterans Affairs	Returned to the PresidentReturned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.	Jun 26, 2006
PN1628	Patrick W. Dunne, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning), vice Claude M. Kicklighter, resigned.Department of Veterans Affairs	Confirmed Aug 3, 2006Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.	May 24, 2006
PN1424	Daniel L. Cooper, of Pennsylvania, to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs for a term of four years. (Reappointment)Department of Veterans Affairs	Confirmed Jun 29, 2006Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.	Mar 30, 2006
PN824	George J. Opfer, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Veterans Affairs, vice Richard J. Griffin.Department of Veterans Affairs	Confirmed Nov 10, 2005Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.	Sep 6, 2005
PN823	Lisette M. Mondello, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs), vice Cynthia R. Church, resigned.Department of Veterans Affairs	Confirmed Oct 26, 2005Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.	Sep 6, 2005
PN822	John M. Molino, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy and Planning), vice Claude M. Kicklighter, resigned.Department of Veterans Affairs	WithdrawnReceived message of withdrawal of nomination from the President.	Sep 6, 2005
PN795	William F. Tuerk, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs, vice John W. Nicholson, resigned.Department of Veterans Affairs	Confirmed Oct 26, 2005Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.	Jul 29, 2005

Reports, rules and messages sent to Congress by agencies and the President, and petitions and memorials, referred to this committee. Newest first. In the 109th Congress.

Number	Communication	Referred
EC-9212	A communication from the President, Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association, transmitting, a request for clarification relative to the requirements for annual reports; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Executive communication	Dec 6, 2006
EC-8666	A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of an action on a nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, received on October 16, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Executive communication	Nov 9, 2006
EC-8491	A communication from the Immediate Past National President, Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Association's annual audit report for the year ending June 30, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Executive communication	Nov 9, 2006
EC-8490	A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Executive communication	Nov 9, 2006
EC-8489	A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of General Counsel, received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Executive communication	Nov 9, 2006
EC-8488	A communication from the Special Assistant to the Secretary, White House Liaison, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting officer for the position of General Counsel, received on October 6, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Executive communication	Nov 9, 2006
EC-8462	A communication from the Director, Regulations Management, Board of Veterans' Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Board of Veterans' Appeals: Clarification of a Notice of Disagreement" (RIN2900-AL97) received on September 22, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Executive communication	Sep 27, 2006
EC-8433	A communication from the Chief, Regulation Development, Department of Veterans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "New and Material Evidence" (RIN2900-AM15) received on September 21, 2006; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Executive communication	Sep 25, 2006

Reference documents the committee published: studies, compilations of law, rules. In the 109th Congress.

Print	Title	Text
S. Prt. 109-77	COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR 109th CONGRESS (2005 - 2006)	PDF · Text

By Congress

The committee's record in each Congress on file. Choose one to see the page as it stood then: its members, subcommittees and record. A dash means the official source has nothing that early, not that the committee did nothing.

Congress	Members	Bills referred	Reported	Became law	Reports	Meetings	Printed hearings	Nominations	Communications	Prints
119th2025–2026, sitting	19	278	15	13	5	43	29	22	37	1
118th2023–2024	19	212	5	21	1	33	32	3	88	0
117th2021–2022	18	261	14	49	1	45	40	23	76	0
116th2019–2020	18	260	24	22	1	23	26	5	79	0
115th2017–2018	15	265	5	25	3	—	20	17	90	1
114th2015–2016	15	224	10	16	7	—	34	6	84	1
113th2013–2014	14	187	9	13	8	—	21	9	98	1
112th2011–2012	15	127	8	6	5	—	21	9	84	1
111th2009–2010	17	154	18	10	18	—	36	10	41	1
110th2007–2008	16	194	14	17	14	—	42	8	74	1
109th2005–2006	14	106	8	7	8	—	43	13	67	1
108th2003–2004	15	106	11	9	11	—	12	13	100	0
107th2001–2002	15	110	9	8	9	—	18	15	99	0

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