Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1982 Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1982

Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014 - Amends federal veterans provisions to revise or add provisions concerning medical services and other benefits provided to veterans and/or their dependents through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relating to the following areas:

survivor and dependent matters, including benefits for children of certain veterans born with spina bifida;
education matters, including the approval of courses for purposes of the All-Volunteer Force and the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance programs;
the expansion and extension of certain health care benefits, including immunizations, chiropractic care, treatment for traumatic brain injury, and wellness promotion;
health care administration, including extension of the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professional Scholarship Program, and
complementary and alternative medicine;
mental health care, including an education program and peer support program for family members and caregivers of veterans with mental health disorders;
dental care eligibility and expansion, including a program of education to promote dental health in veterans;
health care related to sexual trauma, including appropriate counseling and treatment and a screening mechanism to detect incidents of domestic abuse;
reproductive treatment and services, including fertility counseling as well as adoption assistance for severely wounded veterans;
major medical facility leases;
veterans' employment training and related services;
veterans' employment, including within the federal government and as first responders;
career transition services;
employment and reemployment rights of members of the Armed Forces after active duty service;
small business matters, including contracting and subcontracting participation goals with federal departments and agencies;
administrative matters, including regional support centers for Veterans Integrated Service Networks;
the revision of claims based on military sexual trauma as well as claims for dependency and indemnity compensation;
jurisdictional matters, including with respect to the Board of Veterans' Appeals and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims;
the revision of certain rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, including protections with respect to the expiration of professional licenses, a prohibition on the denial of credit or the termination of residential leases due to military service, and the temporary protection of surviving spouses under mortgage foreclosures; and
outreach and miscellaneous matters, including: (1) repeal of the provision of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 that reduces the cost-of-living adjustment to the retirement pay of members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and (2) the accounting for discretionary accounts designated for overseas contingency operations/global war on terrorism.

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Current Status of Bill S 1982

Bill S 1982 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2014. Bill S 1982 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2014. Bill S 1982's most recent activity was Motion by Senator Reid to commit to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs with instructions to report back forthwith with amendment (SA 2767) fell when the bill was committed in Senate. (consideration: CR S1209-1210) as of February 27, 2014

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1982

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdoption and foster careAdvisory bodiesAlternative treatmentsArizonaAsiaAssault and harassment offensesBuilding constructionCaliforniaCaribbean areaCemeteries and funeralsChild healthCivil actions and liabilityConflicts and warsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCongressional tributesConnecticutConsumer affairsCrime victimsCrimes against womenDental careDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDisability and paralysisDomestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFloridaFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsHawaiiHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHearing, speech, and vision careHereditary and development disordersHome and outpatient careHomelessness and emergency shelterHospital careHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIllinoisIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesJudicial review and appealsKansasLaosLicensing and registrationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careLouisianaMarketing and advertisingMarriage and family statusMassachusettsMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMembers of CongressMental healthMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority healthMissouriNational Guard and reservesNebraskaNeurological disordersNew JerseyNew MexicoNorth CarolinaNutrition and dietOklahomaPennsylvaniaPerformance measurementPhilippinesPhysical fitness and lifestylePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementPuerto RicoResearch administration and fundingRetail and wholesale tradesRural conditions and developmentSex and reproductive healthSex offensesSmall businessSouth CarolinaState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTennesseeTexasThailandU.S. territories and protectoratesUnemploymentUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensationVocational and technical educationWater qualityWomen's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1982

Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014A bill to improve the provision of medical services and benefits to veterans, and for other purposes.Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014

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