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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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 24, 2006)
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.
What just happenedMay 11, 2006
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-737.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 24, 2006
- May 11, 2006Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-737.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Apr 24, 2006IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Apr 24, 2006IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3424-3425)
- Apr 24, 2006IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate