October 8, 2004
House Extends Benefits for Women Veterans
On October 7, the House approved, by voice vote, an amended version of a bill (H.R. 4658) that would improveView More
Veterans
September 24, 2004
Senate Forges Ahead on FY2005 Appropriations Bills
This week, the House completed its consideration of the Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies spending bill. The Senate approved theView More
July 23, 2004
First FY2005 Appropriations Bill Heads to White House
This week, the House and Senate approved the conference report for the FY2005 Department of Defense spending bill, making itView More
July 23, 2004
Senate and House Committees Extend Benefits for Women Veterans
On July 20, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, legislation (S. 2485) to improve veterans’ benefits. SponsoredView More
May 21, 2004
Veterans’ Health Bills Approved by Committee
On May 19, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved, by voice vote, legislation (H.R. 4231) to improve the recruitment andView More
May 14, 2004
House Subcommittee Approves Veterans’ Health Legislation
On May 13, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health approved, by voice vote, legislation (H.R. 4231) to improve theView More
May 7, 2004
House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Veterans’ Health Legislation
On May 6, the House Veterans’Affairs Subcommittee on Health heard testimony on a bill (H.R. 3849) to provide permanent authorityView More
May 9, 2003
Senate Committee Clears Defense Authorization Bill
On May 8, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved the FY2004 defense authorization bill (as-yet-unnumbered). In FY2004, $400.5 billion wouldView More
November 22, 2002
Women Veterans Extension of Benefits Sent to President
Congress approved legislation (S. 2237) that extends a number of veterans benefits, including an extension of a special monthly compensationView More
October 4, 2002
Women Veterans’ Health Care Programs Subject of Subcommittee Hearing
The House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health held an October 2 hearing to discuss the status of women’s health careView More