THE AMERICAN LEGION for AMERICAN LEGION
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Veterans VET
P.L. 113-46 -- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014Making continuing appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year 2014, through January 15, 2014 SUPPORT P.L. 113-52 -- Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013 Would provide for an increase, effectiveDecember 1, 2013, in the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes SUPPORT P.L. 113-59 -- VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act of 2013To amend title 38, U.S.C., to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and for other purposes, including: Extension of authority to transport certain individuals to and from VA facilities; Extension of authority for operation of the VA regional office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. Extension of requirement to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities. Extension of treatment and rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans. Extension of authority to provide housing assistance for homeless veterans. Extension of authority for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans. Extension of authority for the Veterans Advisory Commission on Education. Extension of requirements relating to vendee loans. Extension of authority for the performance of medical disabilities examinations by contract physicians Would amend title 38, U.S.C., to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance to United States Paralympics, Inc. SUPPORT H.R. 1443 -- Tinnitus Research and Treatment Act of 2013Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) recognize tinnitus as a mandatory condition for research and treatment by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Auditory Centers of Excellence, (2) ensure that research is conducted at VA facilities on the prevention and treatment of tinnitus, and (3) ensure VA cooperation with the Hearing Center of Excellence established by the Department of Defense (DOD) to further research on tinnitus SUPPORT H.R. 1494 -- Blue Water Navy Ship Accountability ActDirects the Secretary of Defense to review the operation of certain ships during the Vietnam Era, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2072 -- Demanding Accountability for Veterans Act of 2013Amends title 38, U.S.C., to improve the accountability of the VA Secretary to the Inspector General of the VA SUPPORT H.R. 2138 -- Ending VA Claims Disability Backlog and Accountability ActWould direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to resolve the backlog of disability claims of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2847 -- Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act of 2013Directs the Secretaries of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) to jointly establish the K-9 Companion Corps program for the awarding of grants to assist nonprofit organizations in establishing, planning, designing, and/or operating programs to provide assistance dogs to certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans who have certain disabilities. Defines "assistance dog" to mean a dog specifically trained to perform physical tasks to mitigate the effects of such a disability, except that such term does not include a dog specifically trained for comfort or personal defense - SUPPORT H.R. 671; S. 294 -- Ruth Moore Act of 2013Would amend title 38, U.S.C., to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress an annual report on claims for disabilities incurred or aggravated by military sexual trauma, and for other purposes - SUPPORT H.R. 679; S. 629 -- Honoring America's Guard-Reserves Act of 2013Amends title 38, U.S.C., to recognize the service in the reserve components of the Armed Forces of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law, and for other purposes - SUPPORTH.R. 813; S. 932 -- Putting Veterans Funding First Act of 2013Authorizes the provision of advance appropriations for the following discretionary (under current law, medical care) accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): (1) Veterans Health Administration Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical Research and Support; (2) National Cemetery Administration; and (3) Veterans Benefits Administration, Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program. Authorizes the provision of advance appropriations for the following VA discretionary administration accounts: (1) general operating expenses, (2) information technology systems, (3) the Office of the Inspector General, (4) construction for major and minor projects, and (5) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries SUPPORT H.R. 1288; S. 1361 -- World War II Merchant Mariner Service ActDirect the Secretary of Homeland Security to accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II SUPPORT H.R. 3499; S. 1155 -- Rural Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement ActProvides for advance appropriations for certain information technology accounts of the VA, to include mental health professionals in training programs of the Department SUPPORT S. 529 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the commence-ment date of the period of service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for eligibility for hospital care and medical services in connection with exposure to contaminated water, and for other purposesAmends title 38, U.S.C., to modify the commencement date of the period of service at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for eligibility for hospital care and medical services in connection with exposure to contaminated water, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 851 -- Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act of 2013Amend title 38, U.S.C., to extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program SUPPORT S. 1148 -- Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing ActAmend title 38, U.S.C., to direct the VA Secretary to provide notice of average times for processing claims, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1295 -- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide veterans with notice, when veterans electronically file claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, that relevant services may be available from veterans service organiza-tions, and for other purposesWould amend title 38, U.S.C., to require the VA Secretary to provide veterans with notice, when veterans electronically file claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, that relevant services may be available from veterans service organizations, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1296 -- Servicemembers Electronic Health Records Act of 2013Will amend the Wounded Warrior Act to establish a specific timeline for the DoD and VA Secretaries to achieve interoperable electronic health records, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1411 -- Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2013Specifies requirements for the next update of the current strategic plan for the Office of Rural Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs for improving access to, and the quality of, health care services for veterans in rural areas SUPPORT S. 1579 -- SCRA Enhancement and Improvement Act of 2013Will amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protections provided to members of the uniformed services and their families, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1583 -- Mental Health Support for Veterans Families and Caregivers Act of 2013Requires the VA Secretary to conduct an education program and peer support program for the education and training of family members and caregivers of veterans with mental health disorders SUPPORT S. 1584 -- A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide replacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposesWould amend title 28, United States Code, to providereplacement automobiles for certain disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1585 -- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to update the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program to base premium rates on the Commissioners 2001 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table instead of the Commissioners 1941 Standard Ordinary Table of MortalityAmends title 38, U.S.C., to update the Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance program to base premium rates on the Commissioners 2001 Standard Ordinary Mortality Table instead of the Commissioners 1941 Standard Ordinary Table of Mortality SUPPORT S. 1586 -- Enhanced Dental Care for Veterans Act of 2013Will amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dental health care for veterans, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1589 -- Improving Quality of Care Within the Department of Veterans Affairs Act of 2013To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs has an up-to-date policy on reporting of cases of infectious diseases, to require an independent assessment of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks and medical centers of the Department, and for other purposes OPPOSE bill as written S. 1604 -- Veterans Health Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2013Would amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and enhance eligibility for health care and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LOUIS JOHN CELLI | — |
| IAN DEPLANQUE | — |
| JACOB GADD | — |
| PETER GAYTAN | — |
| ZACHARY ALEXANDER ROCKFORD HEARN | — |
| VERNA L. JONES | — |
| DEAN STOLINE | — |
Defense DEF
P.L. 113-46 -- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014Making continuing appropriations for the Department of Defense, military construction, and related agencies for the fiscal year 2014, through January 15, 2014 SUPPORT H.R. 303 -- Retired Pay Restoration ActTo amend title 10, U.S.C., to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces whohave a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the VA for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or Combat-Related Special Compensation and to eliminate the phase-in period under current law with respect to such concurrent receipt SUPPORT H.R. 333 -- Disabled Veterans Tax Termination ActTo amend title 10, U.S.C., to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability rated less than 50 percent to receive concurrent payment of both retired pay and veterans disability compensation, to eliminate the phase-in period for concurrent receipt, to extend eligibility for concurrent receipt to chapter 61 disability retirees with less than 20 years of service, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2841 -- Guard and Reserve Equal Access to Health ActTo amend title 10, U.S.C., to ensure that the Secretary of Defense affords each member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces with the opportunity for a physical examination before the member separates from the Armed Forces SUPPORT H.R. 3304 -- National Defense Authorization Act, 2014To authorize FY 2014 appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. -- SUPPORT
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LOUIS JOHN CELLI | — |
| JACOB GADD | — |
| PETER GAYTAN | — |
| FREDERICK GESSNER | — |
| JOSEPH GRASSI | — |
| VERNA L. JONES | — |
| JOHN STOVALL | — |
Constitution CON
H.J.Res. 47; S.J.Res. 17 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Protecting the American flag from acts of physical desecration by passing a constitutional amendment SUPPORTH.R. 602 / S. 572 -- Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act ~ To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes SUPPORT
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LOUIS JOHN CELLI | — |
| PETER GAYTAN | — |
| VERNA L. JONES | — |
| SHAUN RIELEY | — |
| JEFF STEELE | — |
| DEAN STOLINE | — |
Housing HOU
H.R. 821 To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes Amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes SUPPORTH.R. 2150 -- Homeless Veterans Reintegration Programs Reauthorization Act of 2013Amend title 38, U.S.C., to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs SUPPORT H.R. 385; S. 1387 -- Housing Assistance for Veterans Act of 2013 (HAVEN Act) Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve veterans or low-income individuals. Requires such grants to be used to rehabilitate and modify the primary residence of disabled or low-income veterans (at a specified limited or no cost to such veterans). Limits grant amounts to $1 million per organization. Requires the Secretary to direct the oversight of grant fund use. Requires a minimum of 50% matching funds by participating organizations SUPPORT S. 62 -- Check the Box for Homeless Veterans Act of 2013Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) establish in the Treasury the Homeless Veterans Assistance Fund; and (2) allow individual taxpayers to designate on their tax returns a specified portion (not less than $1) of any overpayment of tax, and to make a contribution of an additional amount, to be paid over to such Fund to provide services to homeless veterans SUPPORT S. 287 -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.Amend title 38, U.S.C., to expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1281 -- Veterans Servicemembers Employment Rights and Housing Act of 2013Prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1580 -- Ensuring Safe Shelter for Homeless Veterans Act of 2013Amend title 38, United States Code, to require recipients of per diem payments from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the provision of services for homeless veterans to comply with codes relevant to operations and level of care provided, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1593 -- Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2013Amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance the protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses with respect to mortgages, and for other purposes SUPPORT
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LOUIS JOHN CELLI | — |
| PETER GAYTAN | — |
| SHAUN RIELEY | — |
| JOSEPH CLARENCE SHARPE | — |
| JEFF STEELE | — |
| DEAN STOLINE | — |
| MARK WALKER | — |
Education EDU
H.R. 562 -- VRAP Extension Act of 2013To provide for a three-month extension of the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program administered by the VA Secretary, and for other purposes SUPPORT H.R. 2481 -- Veterans G.I. Bill Enrollment Clarification Act of 2013To amend title 38, U.S.C., to codify and improve theelection requirements for the receipt of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of the VA SUPPORT S. 944 -- Veterans Health and Benefits Improvement Act of 2013To amend title 38, U.S.C., to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes OPPOSE certain provisions S. 1211 -- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the use of the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill to give a false impression of approval or endorsement by the Department of Veterans AffairsAmend title 38, U.S.C., to prohibit the use of the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill to falsely imply VA approval or endorsement SUPPORT S. 1399 -- A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during military service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate or refinance student loans incurred before military serviceA bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during military service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate or refinance student loans incurred before military service SUPPORT
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LOUIS JOHN CELLI | — |
| IAN DEPLANQUE | — |
| JACOB GADD | — |
| VERNA L. JONES | — |
| JOSEPH CLARENCE SHARPE | — |
| JEFF STEELE | — |
| DEAN STOLINE | — |
| MARK WALKER | — |
Homeland Security HOM
H.R. 2217 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes SUPPORT
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LOUIS JOHN CELLI | — |
| JOHN STOVALL | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R. 844 VetSuccess Enhancement Act -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to extend the eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation programs SUPPORT H.R. 3007; S. 492 -- To amend title 38, United States Code, to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans whenissuing licenses and credentials to veterans, and for other purposesTo amend title 38, U.S.C., to require States to recognize the military experience of veterans when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans, and for other purposes OPPOSE bill as written S. 6 -- Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2013To reauthorize the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, to provide assistance to small businesses owned by veterans, to improve enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1216 -- Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013To improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs carried out by the VA Secretary, and for other purposes SUPPORT S. 1281 -- Veterans Servicemembers Employment Rights and Housing Act of 2013To prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service, and for other purposes SUPPORT
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LOUIS JOHN CELLI | — |
| STEVE LEE GONZALEZ | — |
| VERNA L. JONES | — |
| JOSEPH CLARENCE SHARPE | — |
| JEFF STEELE | — |
| DEAN STOLINE | — |
| JOHN STOVALL | — |
| MARK WALKER | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
H.R. 1497; S. 705 War Memorial Protection Act of 2013 Amend title 36, U.S.C., to ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the United States Armed Forces may contain religious symbols, and for other purposes SUPPORT
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LOUIS JOHN CELLI | — |
| IAN DEPLANQUE | — |
| JACOB GADD | — |
| PETER GAYTAN | — |
| JOSEPH GRASSI | — |
| SHAUN RIELEY | — |
| JOHN STOVALL | — |
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