,i #aad? ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fjfb ,,9 ,,! ,,h\se ,,( ,,repres5tatives ,septemb] #ae1 #bjaf,mr4 ,takano introduc$ ! foll[+ bill2 :i* 0 ref]r$ to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs1 & 9 addition to ! ,committees on ,arm$ ,s]vices1 ,ov]sight & ,gov]nm5t ,re=m1 ,en]gy & ,comm]ce1 ,ways & ,means1 ,education & ! ,work=ce1 ,f9ancial ,s]vices1 ,small ,bus9ess1 ! ,budget1 & ! ,judici>y1 = a p]iod to be subsequ5tly det]m9$ by ! ,speak]1 9 ea* case = consid]ation ( su* provisions z fall )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! committee conc]n$ ,a ,,bill ,to am5d title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to make c]ta9 improvem5ts 9 ! laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,support+1 ,employ+1 & ,recogniz+ ,vet]ans 9 ,communities ,ev]y:]e ,act or ! ,,s]vice ,act4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4 ,title ,i--,acc\ntability ,subtitle ,a--,:i/lebl[] ,protections ,sec4 #aja4 ,treatm5t ( :i/lebl[] compla9ts 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,subtitle ,b--,employees ,sec4 #aaa4 ,removal ( employees ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs bas$ on p]=mance or misconduct4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,susp5sion & removal ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs employees = p]=mance or misconduct t is a ?reat to public heal? or safety4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,au?ority to rec\p bonuses or aw>ds paid to employees ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,au?ority to rec\p relocation exp5ses paid to or on behalf ( employees ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,subtitle ,c--,sup]visors & ,s5ior ,executives ,sec4 #aba4 ,r$uction ( b5efits = memb]s ( ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs convict$ ( c]ta9 crimes4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,improv$ au?orities ( ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs to improve acc\ntability ( s5ior executives4 ,subtitle ,d--,o!r ,matt]s ,sec4 #aca4 ,annual report on p]=mance ( regional (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,title ,,ii--,heal? ,c>e ,subtitle ,a--,access to ,c>e ,sec4 #bja4 ,au?orization ( agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & non-,dep>tm5t heal? c>e provid]s4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,modification ( au?ority to ent] into agreem5ts ) ,/ate homes to provide nurs+ home c>e4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,requirem5t = advance appropriations = ! ,c>e 9 ! ,community acc\nt ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,annual transf] ( am\nts )9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs to pay = heal? c>e f non-,dep>tm5t provid]s4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,elim9ation ( requirem5t to act z second>y pay] = c>e relat+ to non-s]vice-connect$ disabilities "u ,*oice ,program4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,au?orization ( use ( c]ta9 am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,vet]ans ,*oice ,fund = o!r non-,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs c>e4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,modification ( process ?r\gh :i* ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs records obligations = non-,dep>tm5t c>e4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,au?ority to disclose c]ta9 m$ical records ( vet]ans :o receive non-,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs heal? c>e4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,*ild c>e assi/ance = vet]ans receiv+ m5tal heal? c>e & o!r int5sive heal? c>e s]vices provid$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,subtitle ,b--,expansion ( ,c>e ,sec4 #baa4 ,9 vitro f]tilization = c]ta9 disabl$ vet]ans4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,adoption assi/ance = c]ta9 disabl$ vet]ans4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,expansion ( eligibility = p>ticipation 9 & s]vices provid$ "u family c>egiv] program ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,au?ority to transf] entitlem5t to ,po/-#i_/aa educational assi/ance to family memb]s by s]i\sly injur$ vet]ans 9 ne$ ( p]sonal c>e s]vices4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,enhancem5t ( special comp5sation = memb]s ( ! uni=m$ s]vices ) injuries or illnesses requir+ assi/ance 9 ev]yday liv+4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,flexible "w arrangem5ts = c]ta9 ,f$]al employees4 ,sec4 #bag4 ,lifespan respite c>e4 ,sec4 #bah4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on c>egiv] policy4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,/udies on po/-,septemb] #aa1 #bjja1 vet]ans & s]i\sly injur$ vet]ans4 ,sec4 #bbj4 ,increase ( maximum age = *ildr5 eligible = m$ical c>e "u ,,*ampva program4 ,sec4 #bba4 ,expansion ( reimbursem5t ( vet]ans = em]g5cy treatm5t & urg5t c>e4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,provision ( rehabilitative equipm5t & human-p[]$ vehicles to c]ta9 disabl$ vet]ans4 ,subtitle ,c--,heal? ,c>e ,quality ,sec4 #bca4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,(fice ( ,heal? ,c>e ,quality 9 ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration4 ,subtitle ,d--,m$ical ,work=ce ,sec4 #bda4 ,disreg>d ( resid5t slots t include ,,va tra9+ aga9/ ! ,m$ic>e graduate m$ical education limitations4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,ext5sion ( p]iod = increase 9 graduate m$ical education resid5cy positions at m$ical facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #bdc4 ,recruitm5t ( physicians 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,subtitle ,e--,m5tal ,heal? ,c>e ,sec4 #bea4 ,/&>d ( pro( = s]vice-connection ( m5tal heal? conditions relat$ to milit>y sexual trauma4 ,subtitle ,f--,opioid ,!rapy & ,pa9 ,managem5t ,sec4 #bfa4 ,f9d+s2 s5se ( ,congress4 ,sec4 #bfb4 ,pilot program to improve treatm5t = vet]ans suff]+ f opioid addiction & *ronic pa94 ,sec4 #bfc4 ,assessm5t ( ,dep>tm5t & non-,dep>tm5t capabilities to treat opioid dep5d5cy & ensure access to ne$$ heal? c>e s]vices4 ,sec4 #bfd4 ,increas$ access to naloxone & o!r treatm5ts = rev]s+ opioid ov]dose4 ,subtitle ,g--,toxic ,exposure ,sec4 #bga4 ,c5t] ( excell5ce 9 prev5tion1 diagnosis1 mitigation1 treatm5t1 & rehabilitation ( heal? conditions relat+ to exposure to burn pits & o!r environm5tal exposures4 ,title ,,iii--,education ,subtitle ,a--,,gi ,bill ,ov]sight ,sec4 #cja4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,inspector ,g5]al height5$ scrut9y ( programs ( education4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs disapproval ( c\rses ( education (f]$ by in/itutions ( high] le>n+ accus$ ( c]ta9 deceptive or mislead+ practices4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on programs ( education employ+ deceptive or mislead+ practices4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,approval ( c\rses = purposes ( educational assi/ance programs adm9i/]$ by ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,program p>ticipation agreem5ts = propriet>y in/itutions ( high] education4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se & ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs actions on ineligibility ( c]ta9 propriet>y in/itutions ( high] education = p>ticipation 9 programs ( educational assi/ance4 ,subtitle ,b--,supports = ,/ud5t ,vet]ans ,sec4 #caa4 ,re/oration ( entitlem5t to educational assi/ance & o!r relief = vet]ans affect$ by closures ( educational in/itutions4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,"w-/udy all[ance4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,co/s ( apply+ to in/itution ( high] le>n+4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,grant program to e/abli%1 ma9ta91 & improve vet]an /ud5t c5t]s4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,cont9uation ( aw>ds4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs grants to educational in/itutions = provision ( *ild c>e s]vices4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,pilot program to provide educational assi/ance to physician assi/ants to be employ$ at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,e/abli%m5t ( /&>ds = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs = us+ educational assi/ance programs to educate & hire physician assi/ants4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,e/abli%m5t ( pay grades = physician assi/ants ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & requirem5t to provide competitive pay4 ,subtitle ,c--,eligibility ,sec4 #cba4 ,consid]ation ( eligibility = po/-#i_/aa educational assi/ance = c]ta9 "t on active duty 9 res]ve compon5ts ( arm$ =ces4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,cl>ification ( eligibility = ,m>9e ,gunn]y ,s]geant ,john ,david ,fry ,s*ol>%ip4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,consid]ation ( eligibility = ,po/-#i_/aa ,educational ,assi/ance = c]ta9 "t on active duty 9 res]ve compon5ts ( ,arm$ ,=ces4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,eligibility = ,po/-#i_/aa ,educational ,assi/ance = c]ta9 memb]s ( res]ve compon5ts ( ,arm$ ,=ces :o lo/ entitlem5t to educational assi/ance "u ,res]ve ,educational ,assi/ance ,program4 ,title ,,iv--,disability ,comp5sation & ,p5sion ,sec4 #dja4 ,appeals re=m4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,treatm5t ( m$ical evid5ce provid$ by non-,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs m$ical pr(essionals 9 support ( claims = disability comp5sation4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,report on progress ( ,acceptable ,cl9ical ,evid5ce initiative4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,annual report4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,bo>d ( ,vet]ans' ,appeals video he>+s4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,exp$it$ paym5t ( survivor's b5efits4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,def9ition ( sp\se = purposes ( vet]an b5efits to reflect new ,/ate def9itions ( sp\se4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,concurr5t receipt ( bo? retir$ pay & vet]ans' disability comp5sation = milit>y retirees ) comp5sable s]vice-connect$ disabilities4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,ext5sion ( c]ta9 au?orities ( ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs reg>d+ associations betwe5 diseases & exposure to diox9 & o!r *emical comp\nds 9 h]bicides4 ,title ,v--,h\s+ & ,homelessness ,sec4 #eja4 ,five-ye> ext5sion ( homeless vet]ans re9tegration programs4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,cl>ification ( eligibility = s]vices "u homeless vet]ans re9tegration programs4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,special assi/ant = ,vet]ans ,affairs 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,annual supplem5tal report on vet]ans homelessness4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot grant program = homeless vet]ans4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,expansion ( def9ition ( homeless vet]an = purposes ( b5efits "u ! laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,title ,,vi--,employm5t & ,tra9+ ,sec4 #fja4 ,direct employm5t pilot program = memb]s ( ! ,national ,gu>d & ,res]ve & vet]ans ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,pref]5ce = (f]ors employ+ vet]ans4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,vet]ans ,manufactur+ ,employm5t ,program4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,modification ( treatm5t "u contract+ goals & pref]5ces ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,access to excess or surplus prop]ty = vet]an-own$ small bus9esses4 ,title ,,vii--,con/ruction & ,leases ,sec4 #gja4 ,congressional approval ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs major m$ical facility leases4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,program = ! con/ruction ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs major m$ical facility projects by non-,f$]al entities "u p>tn]%ip agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,pilot program to accept m$ical facilities & relat$ prop]ty4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,au?ority to ent] into c]ta9 leases at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,we/ ,los ,angeles ,campus4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,au?orization ( major m$ical facility lease 9 ,oxn>d1 ,cali=nia4 ,title ,,viii--,o!r matt]s ,sec4 #hja4 ,provision ( /atus "u law by honor+ c]ta9 memb]s ( ! res]ve compon5ts z vet]ans4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,return ( noncitiz5 vet]ans remov$ f ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 /atus = noncitiz5 vet]ans 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,review ( dis*>ge *>act]ization4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,hi/orical review ( dis*>ges f ! ,arm$ ,=ces due to sexual ori5tation4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,modification ( ,article #abe ( ! ,uni=m ,code ( ,milit>y ,ju/ice4 ,sec4 #hjf4 ,exemption f immigrant visa limit4 ,sec4 #hjg4 ,c]ta9 s]vice 9 ! organiz$ milit>y =ces ( ! ,philipp9es & ! ,philipp9e ,sc\ts deem$ to be active s]vice4 ,sec4 #hjh4 ,eligibility = int]m5t 9 national cemet]ies4 ,i ,acc\ntability ,a ,:i/lebl[] ,protections #aja4 ,treatm5t ( :i/lebl[] compla9ts 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #g ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new sub*apt]3 ,,ii ,:i/lebl[] compla9ts #gda4 ,(fice ( ,acc\ntability & ,:i/lebl[] ,protection 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t an (fice to be kn[n z ! ,(fice ( ,acc\ntability & ,:i/lebl[] ,protection 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,(fice74 7b7 ,head ( ,(fice 7#a7 ,! head ( ! ,(fice %all be responsible = ! functions ( ! ,(fice & %all be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t pursuant to section #cjh7;a7 ( ?is title4 7#b7 ,! head ( ! ,(fice %all be kn[n z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,acc\ntability & ,:i/lebl[] ,protection4 7#c7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all report directly to ! ,secret>y on all matt]s relat+ to ! ,(fice4 7#d7 ,not)/&+ section #cjh7;b7 ( ?is title1 ! ,secret>y may only assign to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y responsibilities relat+ to ! functions ( ! ,(fice set =? 9 subsection 7c74 7c7 ,functions 7#a7 ,! functions ( ! ,(fice are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,advis+ ! ,secret>y on all matt]s ( ! ,dep>tm5t relat+ to acc\ntability1 includ+ acc\ntability ( employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 retaliation aga9/ :i/lebl[]s1 & su* matt]s z ! ,secret>y consid]s simil> & affect public tru/ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,b7 ,issu+ reports & provid+ recomm5dations relat$ to ! duties describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,receiv+ :i/lebl[] disclosures4 7,d7 ,ref]r+ :i/lebl[] disclosures receiv$ "u subp>agraph 7,c7 = inve/igation to ! ,(fice ( ! ,m$ical ,inspector1 ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al1 or o!r inve/igative entity1 z appropriate1 if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y has reason to believe ! :i/lebl[] disclosure is evid5ce ( a violation ( a provision ( law1 mismanagem5t1 gross wa/e ( funds1 abuse ( au?ority1 or a sub/antial & specific dang] to public heal? & safety4 7,e7 ,receiv+ & ref]r+ disclosures f ! ,special ,c\nsel = inve/igation to ! ,m$ical ,inspector ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 or su* o!r p]son ) inve/igatory au?ority1 z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7,f7 ,record+1 track+1 review+1 & confirm+ implem5tation ( recomm5dations f audits & inve/igations c>ri$ out by ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 ! ,m$ical ,inspector ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 ! ,special ,c\nsel1 & ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ! imposition ( discipl9>y actions & o!r corrective actions conta9$ 9 su* recomm5dations4 7,g7 ,analyz+ data f ! ,(fice & ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al telephone hotl9es1 o!r :i/lebl[] disclosures1 disaggregat$ by facility & area ( heal? c>e if appropriate1 & relevant audits & inve/igations to id5tify tr5ds & issue reports to ! ,secret>y bas$ on analysis conduct$ "u ?is subp>agraph4 7,h7 ,receiv+1 review+1 & inve/igat+ allegations ( misconduct1 retaliation1 or poor p]=mance involv+-- 7i7 an individual 9 a s5ior executive position 7z def9$ 9 section #gac7;d7 ( ?is title7 9 ! ,dep>tm5t2 7ii7 an individual employ$ 9 a confid5tial1 policy-mak+1 policy-det]m9+1 or policy-advocat+ position 9 ! ,dep>tm5t2 or 7iii7 a sup]visory employee1 if ! allegation involves retaliation aga9/ an employee = mak+ a :i/lebl[] disclosure4 7,i7 ,mak+ su* recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y = discipl9>y action z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y consid]s appropriate aft] sub/antiat+ any allegation ( misconduct or poor p]=mance pursuant to an inve/igation c>ri$ out z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 or 7,h74 7#b7 ,9 c>ry+ out ! functions ( ! ,(fice1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,(fice ma9ta9s a toll-free telephone numb] & ,int]net website to receive anonym\s :i/lebl[] disclosures4 7#c7 ,9 any case 9 :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y receives a :i/lebl[] disclosure f an employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may n disclose ! id5tity ( ! employee )\t ! cons5t ( ! employee1 except 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( section #eeb;a ( title #e1 or z requir$ by any o!r applicable provision ( ,f$]al law4 7d7 ,/aff & res\rces ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y has su* /aff1 res\rces1 & access to in=mation z may be necess>y to c>ry out ! functions ( ! ,(fice4 7e7 ,relation to ,(fice ( ,g5]al ,c\nsel ,! ,(fice %all n be e/abli%$ z an elem5t ( ! ,(fice ( ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel & ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may n report to ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 7,a7 ,n lat] ?an ,june #cj ( ea* cal5d> ye>1 beg9n+ ) ,june #cj1 #bjag1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! activities ( ! ,(fice dur+ ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* ! report is submitt$4 7,b7 ,ea* report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include1 = ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report1 ! foll[+3 7i7 ,a full & sub/antive analysis ( ! activities ( ! ,(fice1 includ+ su* /ati/ical in=mation z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7ii7 ,id5tification ( any issues report$ to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7c77#a77;,g71 includ+ su* data z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y consid]s relevant to su* issues & any tr5ds ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may h id5tifi$ ) respect to su* issues4 7iii7 ,id5tification ( su* conc]ns z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may h reg>d+ ! size1 /aff+1 & res\rces ( ! ,(fice & su* recomm5dations z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may h = legislative or adm9i/rative action to address su* conc]ns4 7iv7 ,su* recomm5dations z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may h = legislative or adm9i/rative action to improve-- 7,i7 ! process by :i* conc]ns are report$ to ! ,(fice2 & 7,,ii7 ! protection ( :i/lebl[]s )9 ! ,dep>tm5t4 7v7 ,su* o!r matt]s z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y consid]s appropriate reg>d+ ! functions ( ! ,(fice or o!r matt]s relat+ to ! ,(fice4 7#b7 ,if ! ,secret>y receives a recomm5dation = discipl9>y action "u subsection 7c77#a77;,i7 & does n take or initiate ! recomm5d$ discipl9>y action be=e ! date t is #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receiv$ ! recomm5dation1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a detail$ ju/ification = n tak+ or initiat+ su* discipl9>y action4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m sup]visory employee means an employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t :o is a sup]visor z def9$ 9 section #gajc7;a7 ( title #e4 7#b7 ,! t]m :i/lebl[] means "o :o makes a :i/lebl[] disclosure4 7#c7 ,! t]m :i/lebl[] disclosure means any disclosure ( in=mation by an employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t or individual apply+ to become an employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t :i* ! employee or individual reasonably believes evid5ces-- 7,a7 a violation ( a provision ( law2 or 7,b7 gross mismanagem5t1 a gross wa/e ( funds1 an abuse ( au?ority1 or a sub/antial & specific dang] to public heal? or safety4 #gdb4 ,protection ( :i/lebl[]s z crit]ia 9 evaluation ( sup]visors 7a7 ,developm5t & use ( crit]ia requir$ ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,acc\ntability & ,:i/lebl[] ,protection1 %all develop crit]ia t-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y %all use z a critical elem5t 9 any evaluation ( ! p]=mance ( a sup]visory employee2 & 7#b7 promotes ! protection ( :i/lebl[]s4 7b7 ,pr9ciples = protection ( :i/lebl[]s ,! crit]ia requir$ by subsection 7a7 %all include pr9ciples = ! protection ( :i/lebl[]s1 su* z ! degree to :i* sup]visory employees respond con/ructively :5 employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t report conc]ns1 take responsible action to resolve su* conc]ns1 & fo/] an environm5t 9 :i* employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t feel com=table report+ conc]ns to sup]visory employees or to ! appropriate au?orities4 7c7 ,sup]visory employee & :i/lebl[] def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]ms sup]visory employee & :i/lebl[] h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #cbc ( ?is title4 #gdc4 ,tra9+ reg>d+ :i/lebl[] disclosures 7a7 ,tra9+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e two ye>s1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,:i/lebl[] ,protection ,ombudsman designat$ "u section #c7;d77#a77;,c7 ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 %all provide to ea* employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t tra9+ reg>d+ :i/lebl[] disclosures1 includ+-- 7#a7 an explanation ( ea* me?od e/abli%$ by law 9 :i* an employee may file a :i/lebl[] disclosure2 7#b7 ! "r ( ! employee to petition ,congress reg>d+ a :i/lebl[] disclosure 9 accordance ) section #gbaa ( title #e2 7#c7 an explanation t ! employee may n be prosecut$ or repris$ aga9/ = disclos+ in=mation to ,congress1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al1 or ano!r inve/igatory ag5cy 9 in/ances :]e su* disclosure is p]mitt$ by law1 includ+ "u sections #egja1 #egje1 & #ggcb ( ?is title1 "u section #eeb;a ( title #e 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,privacy ,act71 "u *apt] #ic ( title #ah1 & pursuant to regulations promulgat$ "u section #bfd7;c7 ( ! ,heal? ,insurance ,portability & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia72 7#d7 an explanation ( ! language t is requir$ to be includ$ 9 all nondisclosure policies1 =ms1 & agreem5ts pursuant to section #aae7;a77#a7 ( ! ,:i/lebl[] ,protection ,enhancem5t ,act ( #bjab 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note72 & 7#e7 ! "r ( contractors to be protect$ f reprisal = ! disclosure ( c]ta9 in=mation "u section #dgje or #dgab ( title #da4 7b7 ,mann] tra9+ is provid$ ,! ,secret>y %all ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t tra9+ provid$ "u subsection 7a7 is provid$ 9 p]son4 7c7 ,c]tification ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e two ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all provide tra9+ on m]it sy/em protection 9 a mann] t ! ,special ,c\nsel c]tifies z be+ satisfactory4 7d7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! ,int]net website ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 & display prom95tly at ea* facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 ! rights ( an employee to make a :i/lebl[] disclosure1 includ+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( subsection 7a74 7e7 ,:i/lebl[] disclosure def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m :i/lebl[] disclosure has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #cbc ( ?is title4 #gdd4 ,congressional te/imony by employees3 treatm5t z (ficial duty 7a7 ,congressional te/imony ,an employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t is p]=m+ (ficial duty dur+ ! p]iod ) respect to :i* ! employee is te/ify+ 9 an (ficial capacity 9 front ( ei!r *amb] ( ,congress1 a committee ( ei!r *amb] ( ,congress1 or a jo9t or select committee ( ,congress4 7b7 ,travel exp5ses ,! ,secret>y %all provide travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 9 accordance ) applicable provisions "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #eg ( title #e1 to any employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs p]=m+ (ficial duty describ$ "u subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ & cl]ical am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,su* *apt] is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ be=e section #gja ! foll[+3 ,i ,g5]al employee matt]s 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ be=e ! item relat+ to section #gja ! foll[+ new item3 ,sub*apt] ,i--,g5]al employee matt]s 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new items3 ,sub*apt] ,,ii--,:i/lebl[] compla9ts #gda4 ,(fice ( ,acc\ntability & ,:i/lebl[] ,protection4 #gdb4 ,protection ( :i/lebl[]s z crit]ia 9 evaluation ( sup]visors4 #gdc4 ,tra9+ reg>d+ :i/lebl[] disclosures4 #gdd4 ,congressional te/imony by employees2 treatm5t z (ficial duty4 4 7c7 ,report on me?ods us$ ,to inve/igate employees ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7#a7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an #edj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs = ,acc\ntability & ,:i/lebl[] ,protection "u section #gda ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 %all submit to ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on me?ods us$ to inve/igate employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & :e!r su* me?ods are us$ to retaliate aga9/ :i/lebl[]s4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ by subsection 7a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,an assessm5t ( ! use ( adm9i/rative inve/igation bo>ds1 pe] review1 se>*es ( m$ical records1 & o!r me?ods = inve/igat+ employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,b7 ,a det]m9ation ( :e!r & to :at degree ! me?ods describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are be+ us$ to retaliate aga9/ :i/lebl[]s4 7,c7 ,recomm5dations = legislative or adm9i/rative action to implem5t safegu>ds to prev5t ! retaliation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#c7 ,:i/lebl[] def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m :i/lebl[] has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #gda ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a74 ,b ,employees #aaa4 ,removal ( employees ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs bas$ on p]=mance or misconduct 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #g ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #gac ! foll[+ new section3 #gad4 ,employees3 removal bas$ on p]=mance or misconduct 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y may remove a cov]$ individual :o is an employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! p]=mance or misconduct ( ! cov]$ individual w>rants su* removal2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( removal = p]=mance1 a portion ( su* p]=mance occurr$ dur+ ! two-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date ( ! det]m9ation4 7#b7 ,if ! ,secret>y removes a cov]$ individual "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may remove ! cov]$ individual f ! civil s]vice 7z def9$ 9 section #baja ( title #e74 7#c7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to au?orize a f9aliz$ p]=mance appraisal ( an employee to be retroactively am5d$4 7b7 ,notice to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] remov+ a cov]$ individual "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives notice 9 writ+ ( su* removal & ! reason = su* removal4 7c7 ,proc$ure 7#a7 ,an employee remov$ "u subsection 7a7 is entitl$1 be=e removal1 to-- 7,a7 at lea/ #aj bus9ess days writt5 notice 7:i*1 9 ! case ( removal = p]=mance1 %all id5tify specific in/ances z describ$ 9 clause 7i7 ( section #dcjc7;b77#a77;,a7 ( title #e & critical elem5ts z describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 ( su* section71 unless !re is reasonable cause to believe t ! employee committ$ a crime = :i* a s5t5ce ( imprisonm5t c be impos$-- 7i7 /at+ ! specific reasons = ! propos$ action2 & 7ii7 includ+ a file conta9+ all evid5ce 9 support ( ! propos$ action2 7,b7 #aj bus9ess days to answ] ! *>ges orally & 9 writ+ & to furni% affidavits & o!r docum5t>y evid5ce 9 support ( ! answ]2 7,c7 be repres5t$ by an attorney or o!r repres5tative2 7,d7 a review ( ! case by ! ,secret>y be=e a decision adv]se to ! employee is made f9al2 7,e7 z soon z practicable1 a decision ( ! ,secret>y ) respect to ! *>ges ( ! employee2 & 7,f7 a writt5 /atem5t ( ! decision ( ! ,secret>y t-- 7i7 includes ! specific reasons ( ! decision2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a removal bas$ on p]=mance1 complies ) section #dcjc7;b77#a77;,d7 ( title #e4 7#b7 7,a7 ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b7 & subsection 7e71 any f9al decision ( ! ,secret>y reg>d+ removal "u subsection 7a7 may be appeal$ to ! ,m]it ,sy/ems ,protection ,bo>d4 7,b7 ,an appeal "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( a removal may only be made if su* appeal is made n lat] ?an #aj bus9ess days aft] ! date ( su* removal4 7,c7 7i7 ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! decision ( ! ,secret>y %all be su/a9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 only if ! ,secret>y's decision-- 7,i7 9 ! case ( an action bas$ on p]=mance1 is support$ by sub/antial evid5ce2 or 7,,ii7 9 any o!r case1 is support$ by a prepond]ance ( ! evid5ce4 7ii7 ,not)/&+ clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y's decision may n be su/a9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! cov]$ individual-- 7,i7 %[s h>mful error 9 ! application ( ! ,secret>y's proc$ures 9 arriv+ at su* decision2 7,,ii7 %[s t ! decision 0 bas$ on any prohibit$ p]sonnel practice describ$ 9 section #bcjb7;b7 ( title #e2 or 7,,iii7 %[s t ! decision 0 n 9 accordance ) law4 7#c7 ,! proc$ures "u section #geac7;b7 ( title #e & *apt] #dc ( su* title %all n apply to a removal "u ?is section4 7d7 ,exp$it$ review 7#a7 ,! ,m]it ,sy/ems ,protection ,bo>d %all promulgate su* rules z ! ,bo>d consid]s appropriate to exp$ite appeals "u subsection 7c77#b74 7#b7 ,! ,bo>d %all ensure t a f9al decision on an appeal describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is issu$ n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! appeal is made4 7#c7 ,dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* a cov]$ individual appeals a removal f ! civil s]vice "u subsection 7c77#b7 & end+ on ! date t ! ,bo>d issues a f9al decision on su* appeal1 su* cov]$ individual may n receive any pay1 aw>ds1 bonuses1 inc5tives1 all[ances1 diff]5tials1 /ud5t loan repaym5ts1 special paym5ts1 or b5efits4 7#d7 ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,m]it ,sy/ems ,protection ,bo>d su* in=mation & assi/ance z may be necess>y to ensure an appeal "u subsection 7c77#b7 is exp$it$4 7e7 ,relation to title #e ,! au?ority provid$ by ?is section is 9 addition to ! au?ority provid$ by sub*apt] ,v ( *apt] #ge ( title #e & *apt] #dc ( su* title4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m cov]$ individual means an individual occupy+ a position at ! ,dep>tm5t b does n include-- 7,a7 an individual1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #gac7;d72 or 7,b7 a political appo9tee4 7#b7 ,! t]m misconduct includes a violation ( p>agraph 7#h7 or 7#i7 ( section #bcjb7;b7 ( title #e1 neglect ( duty1 malfeasance1 or failure to accept a direct$ reassignm5t or to accompany a position 9 a transf] ( function4 7#c7 ,! t]m political appo9tee means an individual :o is-- 7,a7 employ$ 9 a position describ$ "u sections #ecab ?r\gh #ecaf ( title #e 7relat+ to ! ,executive ,s*$ule72 7,b7 a limit$ t]m appo9tee1 limit$ em]g5cy appo9tee1 or nonc>e] appo9tee 9 ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice1 z def9$ "u p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g71 respectively1 ( section #cacb7;a7 ( title #e2 or 7,c7 employ$ 9 a position ( a confid5tial or policy-det]m9+ "* "u s*$ule ,c ( subp>t ,c ( "p #bac ( title #e ( ! ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,cl]ical ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #gac ! foll[+ new item3 #gad4 ,employees3 removal bas$ on p]=mance or misconduct4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ 7,a7 ,title #e ,section #dcjc7;f7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 or2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 any removal "u section #gad ( title #ch4 4 7,b7 ,title #ch ,sub*apt] ,v ( *apt] #gd ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 section #gdfa7;b77#a71 by /rik+ ,if ! & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 section #gad ( ?is title1 if !2 & 7ii7 9 section #gdfb-- 7,i7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by /rik+ ,discipl9>y & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 section #gad ( ?is title1 ! ,discipl9>y2 & 7,,ii7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by /rik+ ,9 any case & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 section #gad ( ?is title1 9 any case4 #aab4 ,susp5sion & removal ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs employees = p]=mance or misconduct t is a ?reat to public heal? or safety 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #g ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #gad ! foll[+ new section3 #gae4 ,employees3 susp5sion & removal = p]=mance or misconduct t is a ?reat to public heal? or safety 7a7 ,susp5sion & removal ,subject to subsections 7b7 & 7c71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 susp5d )\t pay an employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! p]=mance or misconduct ( ! employee is a ?reat to public heal? or safety1 includ+ ! heal? & safety ( vet]ans2 & 7#b7 remove an employee susp5d$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 :51 aft] su* inve/igation & review z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t removal is necess>y 9 ! int]e/s ( public heal? or safety4 7b7 ,proc$ure ,an employee susp5d$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 is entitl$1 aft] susp5sion & be=e removal1 to-- 7#a7 )9 #cj days aft] susp5sion1 a writt5 /atem5t ( ! specific *>ges aga9/ ! employee1 :i* may be am5d$ )9 #cj days !reaft]2 7#b7 an opportunity )9 #cj days !reaft]1 plus an additional #cj days if ! *>ges are am5d$1 to answ] ! *>ges & submit affidavits2 7#c7 a he>+1 at ! reque/ ( ! employee1 by a ,dep>tm5t au?ority duly con/itut$ = ?is purpose2 7#d7 a review ( ! case by ! ,secret>y1 be=e a decision adv]se to ! employee is made f9al2 & 7#e7 writt5 /atem5t ( ! decision ( ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,relation to o!r discipl9>y rules ,! au?ority provid$ "u ?is section %all be 9 addition to ! au?ority provid$ "u section #gac & title #e ) respect to discipl9>y actions = p]=mance or misconduct4 7d7 ,back pay = :i/lebl[]s ,if any employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs is subject to a susp5sion or removal "u ?is section & su* susp5sion or removal is det]m9$ by an appropriate au?ority "u applicable law1 rule1 regulation1 or collective b>ga9+ agreem5t to be a prohibit$ p]sonnel practice describ$ "u section #bcjb7;b77#h7 or 7#i7 ( title #e1 su* employee %all receive back pay equal to ! total am\nt ( basic pay t su* employee w\ld h receiv$ dur+ ! p]iod t ! susp5sion & removal 7z ! case may be7 0 9 effect1 less any am\nts e>n$ by ! employee ?r\gh o!r employm5t dur+ t p]iod4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m employee means any individual occupy+ a position )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs "u a p]man5t or indef9ite appo9tm5t & :o is n s]v+ a probation>y or trial p]iod4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,cl]ical ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$ by add+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #gad ! foll[+ new item3 #gae4 ,employees3 susp5sion & removal = p]=mance or misconduct t is a ?reat to public heal? or safety4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ ,section #dcjc7;f7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ or at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ 1 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 any susp5sion or removal "u section #gae ( title #ch4 4 7c7 ,report on susp5sions & removals ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all submit to ! ,committees on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate a report on susp5sions & removals ( employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t made "u section #gae ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a74 ,su* report %all include1 ) respect to ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! numb] ( employees :o 7 susp5d$ "u su* section4 7#b7 ,! numb] ( employees :o 7 remov$ "u su* section4 7#c7 ,a description ( ! ?reats to public heal? or safety t caus$ su* susp5sions & removals4 7#d7 ,! numb] ( su* susp5sions or removals1 or propos$ susp5sions or removals1 t 7 ( employees :o fil$ a compla9t reg>d+-- 7,a7 an alleg$ prohibit$ p]sonnel practice committ$ by an (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t & describ$ 9 section #bcjb7;b77#h7 or #bcjb7;b77#i77;,a77i71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7,b7 ! safety ( a pati5t at a m$ical facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#e7 ,( ! numb] ( susp5sions & removals li/$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 ! numb] t ! ,inspector ,g5]al consid]s to be retaliation = :i/lebl[+4 7#f7 ,! numb] ( su* susp5sions or removals t 7 ( an employee :o 0 ! subject ( a compla9t made to ! ,dep>tm5t reg>d+ ! heal? or safety ( a pati5t at a m$ical facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#g7 ,any recomm5dations by ! ,inspector ,g5]al1 bas$ on ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f71 to improve ! au?ority to make su* susp5sions & removals4 #aac4 ,au?ority to rec\p bonuses or aw>ds paid to employees ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,su* *apt] is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #gae1 z add$ by section #aaa1 ! foll[+ new section3 #gag4 ,rec\pm5t ( bonuses or aw>ds paid to employees ( ,dep>tm5t 7a7 ,rec\pm5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may issue an ord] direct+ an employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t to repay ! am\nt1 or a portion ( ! am\nt1 ( any aw>d or bonus paid to ! employee "u title #e1 includ+ "u *apt] #de or #ec ( su* title1 or ?is title if-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es-- 7,a7 ! employee has committ$ an act ( fraud1 wa/e1 or malfeasance2 7,b7 b = su* act1 ! aw>d or bonus w\ld h be5 paid at a l[] am\nt or w\ld n h occurr$2 & 7,c7 su* repaym5t is appropriate pursuant to regulations prescrib$ "u subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 be=e su* repaym5t1 ! employee is af=d$ notice & an opportunity = a he>+ conduct$ by ano!r dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7b7 ,review 7#a7 ,^u ! issuance ( an ord] by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a71 ! employee %all be af=d$-- 7,a7 notice ( ! ord] & an opportunity to respond to ! ord]2 & 7,b7 consi/5t ) p>agraph 7#b71 an opportunity to appeal ! ord] to ano!r dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,if a f9al decision on an appeal made "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 is n made by ! applicable dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t )9 #cj days aft] receiv+ su* appeal1 ! ord] ( ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a7 %all be f9al & n subject to fur!r appeal4 7c7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe regulations to c>ry out ?is section4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt]1 z am5d$ by section #aaa1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #gae ! foll[+ new item3 #gag4 ,rec\pm5t ( bonuses or aw>ds paid to employees ( ,dep>tm5t4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,section #gag ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 %all apply ) respect to acts ( fraud1 wa/e1 or malfeasance occurr+ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7d7 ,con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is title or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title may be con/ru$ to modify ! c]tification issu$ by ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t & ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget reg>d+ ! p]=mance appraisal sy/em ( ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 #aad4 ,au?ority to rec\p relocation exp5ses paid to or on behalf ( employees ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,su* *apt] is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #gai4 ,rec\pm5t ( relocation exp5ses paid on behalf ( employees ( ,dep>tm5t 7a7 ,rec\pm5t 7#a7 ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may direct an employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t to repay ! am\nt1 or a portion ( ! am\nt1 paid to or on behalf ( ! employee "u title #e = relocation exp5ses1 includ+ any exp5ses "u section #egbd or #egbd;a ( su* title1 or ?is title if-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! employee has committ$ an act ( fraud1 wa/e1 or malfeasance2 7ii7 b = su* act1 ! exp5ses w\ld h be5 paid at a l[] am\nt or w\ld n h occurr$2 & 7iii7 su* repaym5t is appropriate pursuant to regulations prescrib$ "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 be=e su* repaym5t is ord]$1 ! individual is af=d$-- 7i7 notice ( ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y & an opportunity to respond to ! det]m9ation2 & 7ii7 consi/5t ) p>agraph 7#b71 an opportunity to appeal ! det]m9ation to ano!r dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,if a f9al decision on an appeal made "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 is n made by ! applicable dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t )9 #cj days aft] receiv+ su* appeal1 ! ord] ( ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be f9al & n subject to fur!r appeal4 7b7 ,review ,a decision reg>d+ a repaym5t by an employee pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,b77ii7 is f9al & may n be review$ by any dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or c\rt4 7c7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe regulations to c>ry out ?is section4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #gai4 ,rec\pm5t ( relocation exp5ses paid to or on behalf ( employees ( ,dep>tm5t4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,section #gai ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 %all apply ) respect to acts ( fraud1 wa/e1 or malfeasance occurr+ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7d7 ,con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section may be con/ru$ to modify ! c]tification issu$ by ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t & ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget reg>d+ ! p]=mance appraisal sy/em ( ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 ,c ,sup]visors & ,s5ior ,executives #aba4 ,r$uction ( b5efits = memb]s ( ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs convict$ ( c]ta9 crimes 7a7 ,r$uction ( b5efits 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #g ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #gai1 z add$ by section #aac1 ! foll[+ new section3 #gba4 ,s5ior executives3 r$uction ( b5efits ( individuals convict$ ( c]ta9 crimes 7a7 ,r$uction ( annuity = remov$ employee 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y %all ord] t ! cov]$ s]vice ( an individual remov$ f a s5ior executive position = p]=mance or misconduct "u section #gac ( ?is title1 *apt] #dc or sub*apt] ,v ( *apt] #ge ( title #e1 or any o!r provision ( law %all n be tak5 into acc\nt = purposes ( calculat+ an annuity ) respect to su* individual "u *apt] #hc or *apt] #hd ( title #e1 if-- 7,a7 su* p]=mance or misconduct includ$ (f5ses committ$ by ! individual = :i* ! individual is convict$ ( a felony 7& ! conviction is f9al71 z det]m9$ by ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t2 & 7,b7 be=e su* ord] is made1 ! individual is af=d$-- 7i7 notice ( ! ord] & an opportunity to respond to ! ord]2 & 7ii7 consi/5t ) p>agraph 7#b71 an opportunity to appeal ! ord] to ano!r dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,if a f9al decision on an appeal made "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 is n made by ! applicable dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t )9 #cj days aft] receiv+ su* appeal1 ! ord] ( ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be f9al & n subject to fur!r appeal4 7b7 ,r$uction ( annuity = retir$ employee 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y may ord] t ! cov]$ s]vice ( an individual :o is subject to a removal or transf] action = p]=mance or misconduct "u section #gac ( ?is title1 *apt] #dc or sub*apt] ,v ( *apt] #ge ( title #e1 or any o!r provision ( law b :o leaves employm5t at ! ,dep>tm5t prior to ! issuance ( a f9al decision ) respect to su* action %all n be tak5 into acc\nt = purposes ( calculat+ an annuity ) respect to su* individual "u *apt] #hc or *apt] #hd ( title #e1 if-- 7,a7 ! individual is convict$ ( a felony t influ5c$ ! individual's p]=mance :ile employ$ 9 ! s5ior executive position2 & 7,b7 be=e su* ord] is made1 ! individual is af=d$ notice & an opportunity = a he>+ conduct$ by ano!r dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y %all make su* an ord] n lat] ?an sev5 days aft] ! date ( ! conclusion ( a he>+ ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 t det]m9es t su* ord] is lawful4 7c7 ,adm9i/rative requirem5ts 7#a7 ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! ,secret>y issues an ord] "u subsection 7a7 or 7b71 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t %all recalculate ! annuity ( ! individual4 7#b7 ,a decision reg>d+ :e!r ! cov]$ s]vice ( an individual %all be tak5 into acc\nt = purposes ( calculat+ an annuity "u subsection 7a7 or 7b7 is f9al & may n be review$ by any dep>tm5t or ag5cy or any c\rt4 7d7 ,lump-,sum ,annuity ,cr$it ,any individual ) respect to :om an annuity is r$uc$ "u subsection 7a7 or 7b7 %all be entitl$ to be paid s mu* ( su* individual's lump-sum cr$it z is attributable to ! p]iod ( cov]$ s]vice4 7e7 ,sp\se or *ildr5 exception ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t1 %all prescribe regulations t may provide = ! paym5t to ! sp\se or *ildr5 ( any individual ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 or 7b7 ( any am\nts :i* 7b = ?is subsection7 w\ld o!rwise h be5 nonpayable by reason ( su* subsections4 ,any su* regulations %all be consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( sections #hccb7o77#e7 & #hdaa7l77#e7 ( title #e1 z ! case may be4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m cov]$ s]vice means1 ) respect to an individual subject to a removal or transf] = p]=mance or misconduct "u section #gac ( ?is title1 *apt] #dc or sub*apt] ,v ( *apt] #ge ( title #e1 or any o!r provision ( law1 ! p]iod ( s]vice beg9n+ on ! date t ! ,secret>y det]m9es "u su* applicable provision t ! individual engag$ 9 activity t gave rise to su* action & end+ on ! date t ! individual is remov$ or transf]r$ f ! s5ior executive position or leaves employm5t at ! ,dep>tm5t prior to ! issuance ( a f9al decision ) respect to su* action1 z ! case may be4 7#b7 ,! t]m lump-sum cr$it has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #hcca7h7 or section #hdja7ai7 ( title #e1 z ! case may be4 7#c7 ,! t]m s5ior executive position has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #gac7;g77#c7 ( ?is title4 7#d7 ,! t]m s]vice has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #hcca7ab7 or section #hdja7bf7 ( title #e1 z ! case may be4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #g ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #gai1 z add$ by section #aac1 ! foll[+ new item3 #gba4 ,s5ior executives3 r$uction ( b5efits ( individuals convict$ ( c]ta9 crimes4 4 7b7 ,application ,section #gba ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a77#a71 %all apply to any action ( removal or transf] "u section #gac ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 relat+ to p]=mance or misconduct occurr+ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #abb4 ,improv$ au?orities ( ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs to improve acc\ntability ( s5ior executives 7a7 ,acc\ntability ( s5ior executives 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gac ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #gac4 ,acc\ntability ( s5ior executives 7a7 ,au?ority 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y may1 z provid$ 9 ?is section1 reprim& or susp5d1 involunt>ily reassign1 demote1 or remove a cov]$ individual f a s5ior executive position at ! ,dep>tm5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! misconduct or p]=mance ( ! cov]$ individual w>rants su* action4 7#b7 ,if ! ,secret>y s removes su* an individual1 ! ,secret>y may remove ! individual f ! civil s]vice 7z def9$ 9 section #baja ( title #e74 7b7 ,rights & proc$ures 7#a7 ,a cov]$ individual :o is ! subject ( an action "u subsection 7a7 is entitl$ to-- 7,a7 be repres5t$ by an attorney or o!r repres5tative ( ! cov]$ individual's *oice2 7,b7 n few] ?an #aj bus9ess days advance writt5 notice ( ! *>ges & evid5ce support+ ! action & an opportunity to respond1 9 a mann] prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y1 be=e a decision is made reg>d+ ! action2 & 7,c7 grieve ! action 9 accordance ) an int]nal grievance process t ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,acc\ntability & ,:i/lebl[] ,protection1 %all e/abli% = purposes ( ?is subsection4 7#b7 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! grievance process e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 takes few] ?an #ba days4 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t1 "u ! process e/abli%$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 grievances are review$ only by employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#c7 ,a decision or grievance decision "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all be f9al & conclusive4 7#d7 ,a cov]$ individual adv]sely affect$ by a f9al decision "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 may obta9 judicial review ( ! decision4 7#e7 ,9 any case 9 :i* judicial review is s\ght "u p>agraph 7#d71 ! c\rt %all review ! record & may set aside any ,dep>tm5t action f\nd to be-- 7,a7 arbitr>y1 caprici\s1 an abuse ( discretion1 or o!rwise n 9 accordance ) a provision ( law2 7,b7 obta9$ )\t proc$ures requir$ by a provision ( law hav+ be5 foll[$2 or 7,c7 unsupport$ by sub/antial evid5ce4 7c7 ,relation to o!r provisions ( law 7#a7 ,! au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 is 9 addition to ! au?ority provid$ by section #ceib or sub*apt] ,v ( *apt] #ge ( title #e4 7#b7 ,section #ceib7;b77#a7 ( title #e & ! proc$ures "u section #gedc7;b7 ( su* title d n apply to an action "u subsection 7a74 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m cov]$ individual means-- 7,a7 a c>e] appo9tee 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #cacb7;a77#d7 ( title #e72 or 7,b7 any individual :o occupies an adm9i/rative or executive position & :o 0 appo9t$ "u section #gcjf7;a7 or section #gdja7a7 ( ?is title4 7#b7 ,! t]m misconduct includes neglect ( duty1 malfeasance1 or failure to accept a direct$ reassignm5t or to accompany a position 9 a transf] ( function4 7#c7 ,! t]m s5ior executive position means-- 7,a7 ) respect to a c>e] appo9tee 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #cacb7;a7 ( title #e71 a ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice position 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 su* section72 & 7,b7 ) respect to a cov]$ individual appo9t$ "u section #gcjf7;a7 or section #gdja7a7 ( ?is title1 an adm9i/rative or executive position4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #gdfa7;c77#a7 ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ employees 9 s5ior executive positions 7z def9$ 9 section #gac7;d7 ( ?is title7 & be=e int]ns4 7b7 ,p]=mance managem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all e/abli% a p]=mance managem5t sy/em = employees 9 s5ior executive positions1 z def9$ 9 section #gac7;d7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 t ensures p]=mance rat+s & aw>ds giv5 to su* employees-- 7,a7 mean+fully diff]5tiate extraord9>y f satisfactory contributions2 & 7,b7 sub/antively reflect organizational a*ievem5ts ov] :i* ! employee has responsibility & control4 7#b7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe regulations to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a74 ,d ,o!r ,matt]s #aca4 ,annual report on p]=mance ( regional (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,section #ggcd ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod ! foll[+3 & on ! p]=mance ( any regional (fice t fails to meet its adm9i/rative goals2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ &2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph 7#c73 7#c7 9 ! case ( any regional (fice t1 = ! ye> cov]$ by ! report1 did n meet ! adm9i/rative goal ( no claim p5d+ = m ?an #abe days & an accuracy rat+ ( #ih p]c5t-- 7,a7 a sign$ /atem5t prep>$ by ! individual s]v+ z director ( ! regional (fice z ( ! date ( ! submittal ( ! report conta9+-- 7i7 an explanation = :y ! regional (fice did n meet ! goal2 7ii7 a description ( ! additional res\rces ne$$ to enable ! regional (fice to rea* ! goal2 & 7iii7 a description ( any additional actions plann$ = ! subsequ5t ye> t are propos$ to enable ! regional (fice to meet ! goal2 & 7,b7 a /atem5t prep>$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,b5efits expla9+ h[ ! failure ( ! regional (fice to meet ! goal affect$ ! p]=mance evaluation ( ! director ( ! regional (fice2 & 4 ,,ii ,heal? ,c>e ,a ,access to ,c>e #bja4 ,au?orization ( agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & non-,dep>tm5t heal? c>e provid]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ag ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #agjc;,a ! foll[+ new section3 #agjc;,b4 ,vet]ans ,c>e ,agreem5ts 7a7 ,agreem5ts ,to furni% c>e 7#a7 ,if ! ,secret>y is n feasibly able to furni% hospital c>e1 m$ical s]vices1 or ext5d$ c>e "u ?is *apt] at facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t or "u contracts or %>+ agreem5ts ent]$ into "u au?orities o!r ?an ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may furni% su* c>e & s]vices by ent]+ into agreem5ts "u ?is section ) eligible provid]s t are c]tifi$ "u subsection 7c74 ,an agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section may be ref]r$ to z a ,vet]ans ,c>e ,agreem5t4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y is n feasibly able to furni% c>e or s]vices z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! m$ical condition ( ! vet]an1 ! travel involv$1 ! nature ( ! c>e or s]vices requir$1 or a comb9ation ( ^? factors make ! use ( facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 contracts1 or %>+ agreem5ts impracticable or inadvisable4 7#c7 ,eligibility ( a vet]an "u ?is section = ! c>e or s]vices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be det]m9$ z if su* c>e or s]vices 7 furni%$ 9 a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t & provisions ( ?is title applicable to vet]ans receiv+ su* c>e or s]vices 9 a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all apply to vet]ans receiv+ su* c>e or s]vices "u ?is section4 7b7 ,eligible provid]s ,= purposes ( ?is section1 an eligible provid] is "o ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a provid] ( s]vices t has enroll$ & ent]$ into a provid] agreem5t "u section #ahff7;a7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;cc7a774 7#b7 ,a physician or suppli] t has enroll$ & ent]$ into a p>ticipation agreem5t "u section #ahdb7;h7 ( su* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieu7h774 7#c7 ,a provid] ( items & s]vices receiv+ paym5t "u a ,/ate plan "u title ,,xix ( su* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 or a waiv] ( su* a plan4 7#d7 ,a provid] t is-- 7,a7 an ,ag+ & ,disability ,res\rce ,c5t]1 an area ag5cy on ag+1 or a ,/ate ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,old] ,am]icans ,act ( #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb772 or 7,b7 a c5t] = indep5d5t liv+ 7z def9$ 9 section #gjb ( ! ,rehabilitation ,act ( #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gif;a774 7#e7 ,su* o!r heal? c>e provid]s z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate = purposes ( ?is section4 7c7 ,c]tification ( eligible provid]s 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process = ! c]tification ( eligible provid]s "u ?is section t %all1 at a m9imum1 set =? ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,proc$ures = ! submittal ( applications = c]tification & deadl9es = actions tak5 by ! ,secret>y ) respect to su* applications4 7,b7 ,/&>ds & proc$ures = approval & d5ial ( c]tification1 duration ( c]tification1 revocation ( c]tification1 & rec]tification4 7,c7 ,proc$ures = assess+ eligible provid]s bas$ on ! risk ( fraud1 wa/e1 & abuse ( su* provid]s simil> to ! level ( scre5+ "u section #ahff7;j77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;cc7j77#b77;,b77 & ! /&>ds set =? "u section #i4ajd ( title #dh1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y %all d5y or revoke c]tification to an eligible provid] "u ?is subsection if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! eligible provid] is curr5tly-- 7,a7 exclud$ f p>ticipation 9 a ,f$]al heal? c>e program 7z def9$ 9 section #aabh;,b7f7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;a-#g;b7f777 "u section #aabh or #aabh;,a ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;a-#g & #acbj;a-#g;a72 or 7,b7 id5tifi$ z an exclud$ s\rce on ! li/ ma9ta9$ 9 ! ,sy/em = ,aw>d ,managem5t1 or any successor sy/em4 7d7 ,t]ms ( agreem5ts ,ea* agreem5t ent]$ into ) an eligible provid] "u ?is section %all include provisions requir+ ! eligible provid] to d ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,to accept paym5t = c>e & s]vices furni%$ "u ?is section at rates e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y = purposes ( ?is section1 :i* %all be1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ! rates paid by ! ,unit$ ,/ates = su* c>e & s]vices to provid]s ( s]vices & suppli]s "u ! ,m$ic>e program "u title ,,xviii ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq474 7#b7 ,to accept paym5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 z paym5t 9 full = c>e & s]vices furni%$ "u ?is section & to n seek any paym5t = su* c>e & s]vices f ! recipi5t ( su* c>e & s]vices4 7#c7 ,to furni% "u ?is section only ! c>e & s]vices au?oriz$ by ! ,dep>tm5t "u ?is section unless ! eligible provid] receives prior writt5 cons5t f ! ,dep>tm5t to furni% c>e or s]vices outside ! scope ( su* au?orization4 7#d7 ,to bill ! ,dep>tm5t = c>e & s]vices furni%$ "u ?is section 9 accordance ) a me?odology e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y = purposes ( ?is section4 7#e7 ,n to seek to recov] or collect f a heal?-plan contract or ?ird p>ty1 z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #agbi ( ?is title1 = any c>e or s]vices = :i* paym5t is made by ! ,dep>tm5t "u ?is section4 7#f7 ,to provide m$ical records = vet]ans furni%$ c>e or s]vices "u ?is section to ! ,dep>tm5t 9 a timeframe & =mat specifi$ by ! ,secret>y = purposes ( ?is section4 7#g7 ,to meet su* o!r t]ms & conditions1 includ+ quality ( c>e assurance /&>ds1 z ! ,secret>y may specify = purposes ( ?is section4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ( agreem5ts 7#a7 ,an eligible provid] may t]m9ate an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y "u ?is section at su* "t & ^u su* notice to ! ,secret>y z ! ,secret>y may specify = purposes ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y may t]m9ate an agreem5t ) an eligible provid] "u ?is section at su* "t & ^u su* notice to ! eligible provid] z ! ,secret>y may specify = purposes ( ?is section1 if ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 det]m9es t ! eligible provid] fail$ to comply sub/antially ) ! provisions ( ! agreem5t or ) ! provisions ( ?is section & ! regulations prescrib$ !reund]2 7,b7 det]m9es t ! eligible provid] is-- 7i7 exclud$ f p>ticipation 9 a ,f$]al heal? c>e program 7z def9$ 9 section #aabh;,b7f7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;a-#g;b7f777 "u section #aabh or #aabh;,a ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;a-#g & #acbj;a-#g;a72 or 7ii7 id5tifi$ z an exclud$ s\rce on ! li/ ma9ta9$ 9 ! ,sy/em = ,aw>d ,managem5t1 or any successor sy/em2 7,c7 asc]ta9s t ! eligible provid] has be5 convict$ ( a felony or o!r s]i\s (f5se "u ,f$]al or ,/ate law & det]m9es t ! cont9u$ p>ticipation ( ! eligible provid] w\ld be detrim5tal to ! be/ int]e/s ( vet]ans or ! ,dep>tm5t2 or 7,d7 det]m9es t x is reasonable to t]m9ate ! agreem5t bas$ on ! heal? c>e ne$s ( a vet]an or vet]ans4 7f7 ,p]iodic review ( c]ta9 agreem5ts 7#a7 ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e two ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all review ea* ,vet]ans ,c>e ,agreem5t ( mat]ial size ent]$ into dur+ ! two-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! review to det]m9e :e!r x is feasible & advisable to furni% ! hospital c>e1 m$ical s]vices1 or ext5d$ c>e furni%$ "u su* agreem5t at facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t or ?r\gh contracts or %>+ agreem5ts ent]$ into "u au?orities o!r ?an ?is section4 7#b7 7,a7 ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 a ,vet]ans ,c>e ,agreem5t is ( mat]ial size z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y = purposes ( ?is section4 7,b7 ,a ,vet]ans ,c>e ,agreem5t ent]$ into aft] ,septemb] #cj1 #bjaf1 = ! pur*ase ( ext5d$ c>e s]vices is ( mat]ial size if ! pur*ase ( su* s]vices "u ! agreem5t exce$s #a1jjj1jjj annually4 ,! ,secret>y may adju/ su* am\nt to acc\nt = *anges 9 ! co/ ( heal? c>e bas$ ^u recogniz$ heal? c>e m>ket surveys & o!r available data & %all publi% any su* adju/m5ts 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7g7 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 ,f$]al contract+ provisions 7#a7 ,an agreem5t "u ?is section may be ent]$ into )\t reg>d to any law t w\ld require ! ,secret>y to use competitive proc$ures 9 select+ ! p>ty ) :i* to ent] into ! agreem5t4 7#b7 7,a7 ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & unless o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section or 9 regulations prescrib$ pursuant to ?is section1 an eligible provid] t ent]s into an agreem5t "u ?is section is n subject to1 9 ! c>ry+ out ( ! agreem5t1 any law to :i* provid]s ( s]vices & suppli]s "u ! ,m$ic>e program "u title ,,xviii ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq47 are n subject4 7,b7 ,an eligible provid] t ent]s into an agreem5t "u ?is section is subject to-- 7i7 all laws reg>d+ integrity1 e?ics1 fraud1 or t subject a p]son to civil or crim9al p5alties2 & 7ii7 all laws t protect aga9/ employm5t discrim9ation or t o!rwise ensure equal employm5t opportunities4 7h7 ,monitor+ ( quality ( c>e ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a sy/em or sy/ems1 consi/5t ) survey & c]tification proc$ures us$ by ! ,c5t]s = ,m$ic>e ,m$icaid ,s]vices & ,/ate survey ag5cies to ! ext5t practicable-- 7#a7 to monitor ! quality ( c>e & s]vices furni%$ to vet]ans "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 to assess ! quality ( c>e & s]vices furni%$ by an eligible provid] = purposes ( det]m9+ :e!r to r5ew an agreem5t "u ?is section ) ! eligible provid]4 7i7 ,dispute resolution 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% adm9i/rative proc$ures = eligible provid]s ) :i* ! ,secret>y has ent]$ an agreem5t "u ?is section to pres5t any dispute aris+ "u or relat$ to ! agreem5t4 7#b7 ,be=e us+ any dispute resolution me*anism "u *apt] #ga ( title #da ) respect to a dispute aris+ "u an agreem5t "u ?is section1 an eligible provid] mu/ fir/ exhau/ ! adm9i/rative proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all prescribe an int]im f9al rule to c>ry out section #agjc;,b ( su* title1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #ag ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat$ to section #agjc;,a ! foll[+ new item3 #agjc;,b4 ,vet]ans ,c>e ,agreem5ts4 4 #bjb4 ,modification ( au?ority to ent] into agreem5ts ) ,/ate homes to provide nurs+ home c>e 7a7 ,use ( agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7a7 ( section #agde ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ a contract 7or agreem5t "u section #agbj7;c77#a7 ( ?is title7 & ins]t+ an agreem5t4 7#b7 ,paym5t ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( su* subsection is am5d$ by /rik+ contract 7or agreem5t7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ agreem5t4 7b7 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 ,f$]al contract+ provisions ,su* subsection is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 7,a7 ,an agreem5t "u ?is section may be ent]$ into )\t reg>d to any law t w\ld require ! ,secret>y to use competitive proc$ures 9 select+ ! p>ty ) :i* to ent] into ! agreem5t4 7,b7 7i7 ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii7 & unless o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section or 9 regulations prescrib$ pursuant to ?is section1 a ,/ate home t ent]s into an agreem5t "u ?is section is n subject to1 9 ! c>ry+ out ( ! agreem5t1 any law to :i* provid]s ( s]vices & suppli]s "u ! ,m$ic>e program "u title ,,xviii ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq47 are n subject4 7ii7 ,a ,/ate home t ent]s into an agreem5t "u ?is section is subject to-- 7,i7 all laws reg>d+ integrity1 e?ics1 fraud1 or t subject a p]son to civil or crim9al p5alties2 & 7,,ii7 all laws t protect aga9/ employm5t discrim9ation or t o!rwise ensure equal employm5t opportunities4 4 7c7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to agreem5ts ent]$ into "u section #agde ( su* title on & aft] ! date on :i* ! regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs to implem5t su* am5dm5ts take effect4 7#b7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all publi% ! date describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] n lat] ?an #cj days be=e su* date4 #bjc4 ,requirem5t = advance appropriations = ! ,c>e 9 ! ,community acc\nt ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aag7;c7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#g7 ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration1 ,c>e 9 ! ,community4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #aaje7;a77#cg7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,g7 ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration1 ,c>e 9 ! ,community4 4 7c7 ,applicability ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to fiscal ye>s beg9n+ on & aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjaf4 #bjd4 ,annual transf] ( am\nts )9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs to pay = heal? c>e f non-,dep>tm5t provid]s ,section #ajf ( ! ,vet]ans ,access1 ,*oice1 & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-adf2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,annual transf] ( am\nts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,at ! beg9n+ ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all transf] to ! ,*ief ,bus9ess ,(fice ( ! ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration an am\nt equal to ! am\nt e/imat$ to be requir$ to furni% hospital c>e1 m$ical s]vices1 & o!r heal? c>e ?r\gh non-,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs provid]s dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,adju/m5ts ,dur+ a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may make adju/m5ts to ! am\nt transf]r$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = t fiscal ye> to accommodate any v>iances 9 dem& = hospital c>e1 m$ical s]vices1 or o!r heal? c>e ?r\gh non-,dep>tm5t provid]s4 4 #bje4 ,elim9ation ( requirem5t to act z second>y pay] = c>e relat+ to non-s]vice-connect$ disabilities "u ,*oice ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aja7;e7 ( ! ,vet]ans ,access1 ,*oice1 & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-adf2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,responsibility = co/s ( c]ta9 c>e ,9 any case 9 :i* an eligible vet]an is furni%$ hospital c>e or m$ical s]vices "u ?is section = a non-s]vice-connect$ disability describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b7 ( section #agbi ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may recov] or collect reasonable *>ges = su* c>e or s]vices f a heal?-c>e plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 9 accordance ) su* section4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,p>agraph 7#a7 ( su* section is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#c74 #bjf4 ,au?orization ( use ( c]ta9 am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,vet]ans ,*oice ,fund = o!r non-,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs c>e 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #hjb ( ! ,vet]ans ,access1 ,*oice1 & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-adf2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,except z provid$ by p>agraph 7#c71 any & ins]t+ ,any2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 8by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs-- 7,a7 to c>ry out section #aja1 includ+1 subject to p>agraph 7#b71 any adm9i/rative requirem5ts ( su* section2 7,b7 to furni% heal? c>e to individuals "u *apt] #ag ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 at non-,dep>tm5t facilities1 includ+ pursuant to au?ority o!r ?an ! au?ority "u section #aja2 & 7,c7 to furni% disability exam9ations conduct$ by heal? c>e provid]s t are n heal? c>e provid]s ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( am\nts ,am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y "u ?is subsection %all be us$ to supplem5t1 n supplant1 am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y 9 ! ,m$ical ,s]vices acc\nt ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 7#d7 ,non-,dep>tm5t facilities def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m non-,dep>tm5t facilities has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #agja ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 by /rik+ only = ! program & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ only = ! purposes specifi$ 9 subsection 7c77#a744 7b7 ,em]g5cy designations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,?is section is designat$ z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #d7;g7 ( ! ,/atutory ,pay-,z-,y-,g ,act ( #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #icc7;g774 7#b7 ,designation 9 ,s5ate ,9 ! ,s5ate1 ?is section is designat$ z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #djc7;a7 ( ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ac 7#aaa? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjaj4 #bjg4 ,modification ( process ?r\gh :i* ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs records obligations = non-,dep>tm5t c>e 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #ag ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #agcj;,b4 ,record+ obligations = c>e at non-,dep>tm5t facilities ,! ,secret>y may record z an obligation ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t am\nts ow$ = hospital c>e or m$ical s]vices furni%$ "u ?is *apt] at non-,dep>tm5t facilities on ! date on :i* a claim by a heal? c>e provid] = paym5t is approv$ r ?an on ! date t ! hospital c>e or m$ical s]vices are au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #ag ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agcj;,a ! foll[+ new item3 #agcj;,b4 ,record+ obligations = c>e at non-,dep>tm5t facilities4 4 #bjh4 ,au?ority to disclose c]ta9 m$ical records ( vet]ans :o receive non-,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs heal? c>e ,section #gccb7;b77#b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,h7 ,to a non-,dep>tm5t entity 7includ+ private entities & o!r dep>tm5ts or ag5cies ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t7 t provides hospital c>e or m$ical treatm5t to vet]ans4 4 #bji4 ,*ild c>e assi/ance = vet]ans receiv+ m5tal heal? c>e & o!r int5sive heal? c>e s]vices provid$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #ag ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #agcj;,c4 ,*ild c>e assi/ance = vet]ans receiv+ m5tal heal? c>e & o!r int5sive heal? c>e s]vices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide *ild c>e assi/ance to an eligible vet]an = any p]iod t ! vet]an-- 7#a7 receives cov]$ heal? c>e s]vices at a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7#b7 is requir$ travel to & return f su* facility = ! receipt ( su* heal? c>e s]vices4 7b7 ,*ild ,c>e ,assi/ance 7#a7 ,*ild c>e assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section may include any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a /ip5d = ! paym5t ( *ild c>e (f]$ by a lic5s$ *ild c>e c5t] 7ei!r directly or ?r\gh a v\*] program7 :i* %all be1 to ! ext5t practicable1 model$ aft] ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,*ild ,c>e ,subsidy ,program e/abli%$ pursuant to section #eij ( title #dj4 7,b7 ,direct provision ( *ild c>e at an on-site facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,c7 ,a paym5t made directly to a private *ild c>e ag5cy4 7,d7 ,a collaboration ) a facility or program ( ano!r ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy4 7,e7 ,su* o!r =m ( assi/ance z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#b7 ,9 ! case t *ild c>e assi/ance "u ?is section is provid$ z a /ip5d "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 su* /ip5d %all cov] ! full co/ ( su* *ild c>e4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m eligible vet]an means a vet]an :o-- 7,a7 is ! prim>y c>etak] ( a *ild or *ildr52 & 7,b7 is-- 7i7 receiv+ cov]$ heal? c>e s]vices f ! ,dep>tm5t2 or 7ii7 9 ne$ ( cov]$ heal? c>e s]vices1 & b = lack ( *ild c>e s]vices1 w\ld receive su* cov]$ heal? c>e s]vices f ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,! t]m cov]$ heal? c>e s]vices means-- 7,a7 regul> m5tal heal? c>e s]vices2 7,b7 int5sive m5tal heal? c>e s]vices2 or 7,c7 su* o!r int5sive heal? c>e s]vices t ! ,secret>y det]m9es t provision ( assi/ance to ! vet]an to obta9 *ild c>e w\ld improve access to su* heal? c>e s]vices by ! vet]an4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agcj;,b1 z add$ by section #bjg1 ! foll[+ new item3 #agcj;,c4 ,*ild c>e = vet]ans receiv+ m5tal heal? c>e & o!r int5sive heal? c>e s]vices4 4 ,b ,expansion ( ,c>e #baa4 ,9 vitro f]tilization = c]ta9 disabl$ vet]ans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #ag ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #agbj;,h4 ,9 vitro f]tilization = c]ta9 disabl$ vet]ans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to any f]tility treatm5t o!rwise furni%$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is title1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t 9 vitro f]tilization is m$ically necess>y1 ! ,secret>y %all furni% 9 vitro f]tilization to ! cov]$ individual ^u ! jo9t reque/ ( ! cov]$ individual & ! sp\se ( ! cov]$ individual4 7b7 ,limitation on cycles & attempts ,9 furni%+ 9 vitro f]tilization to a cov]$ individual "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may provide n m ?an ?ree 9 vitro f]tilization cycles t result 9 a total ( n m ?an six implantation attempts4 7c7 ,/orage & disposition ( gametes1 zygotes1 & embryos 7#a7 ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may provide = cryog5ic /orage ( ! gametes1 zygotes1 & embryos ( a cov]$ individual only = a p]iod n to exce$ ?ree ye>s4 7#b7 ,dur+ ! p]iod ( cryog5ic /orage ( ! gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos ( a cov]$ individual "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 any det]m9ation reg>d+ ! disposition ( ! gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos %all be made by ! cov]$ individual 9 accordance ) ! laws ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos are locat$2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t any activities relat+ to ! cu/ody or disposition ( ! gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos are c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) ! laws ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos are locat$4 7#c7 ,aft] ! p]iod ( cryog5ic /orage ( ! gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos ( a cov]$ individual "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! cov]$ individual-- 7,a7 %all be solely responsible =-- 7i7 ! cu/ody ( ! gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos2 & 7ii7 ! paym5t ( any co/s relat+ to ! cryog5ic /orage ( ! gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos2 & 7,b7 %all1 ) respect to any action or inaction by ! cov]$ individual relat+ to cu/ody "u subp>agraph 7,a77i7 or co/s "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 be subject to ! laws ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos are locat$4 7#d7 ,! ,secret>y may n possess or /ore ! gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos ( a cov]$ individual at a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7d7 ,prohibitions ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may n-- 7#a7 provide any b5efits or s]vices relat+ to surrogacy2 7#b7 furni% 9 vitro f]tilization t includes mito*ondrial donation2 7#c7 assi/ ) obta9+ a donation ( gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos f a ?ird p>ty2 or 7#d7 use gametes1 zygotes1 or embryos = rese>* or clon+4 7e7 ,ackn[l$gm5t ( requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may n furni% 9 vitro f]tilization to a cov]$ individual "u ?is section unless ! cov]$ individual ackn[l$ges1 9 writ+-- 7#a7 ! limitation describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 ! p]iod ( cryog5ic /orage ( gametes1 zygotes1 & embryos describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a7 & ! responsibilities ( ! cov]$ individual "u subsection 7c77#c7 aft] su* p]iod4 7f7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,wom5 ,vet]ans & ,families ,heal? ,s]vices ,act ( #bjae1 & n less frequ5tly ?an annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on 9 vitro f]tilization furni%$ to cov]$ individuals "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,ea* report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,) respect to ! ye> prec$+ ! submittal ( ! report1 ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! numb] ( cov]$ individuals :o s\ght 9 vitro f]tilization "u ?is section4 7ii7 ,an id5tification1 9 aggregate =m & exclud+ individually id5tify+ in=mation1 ( ! s]vice-connect$ conditions describ$ 9 subsection 7g77#a77;,a77ii7 ( su* cov]$ individuals4 7iii7 ,! co/ ( furni%+ 9 vitro f]tilization "u ?is section & a comp>ison ( su* co/ to ! co/ to a cov]$ individual ( obta9+ 9 vitro f]tilization ?r\gh ! private sector )\t assi/ance f ! ,dep>tm5t4 7iv7 ,! numb] ( successful implantations or bir?s t occurr$ ?r\gh ! use ( 9 vitro f]tilization furni%$ "u ?is section4 7v7 ,! numb] ( individuals t ! ,secret>y det]m9$ 7 ineligible = 9 vitro f]tilization furni%$ "u ?is section1 includ+ ! reasons = su* ineligibility4 7,b7 ,! total numb]1 9 aggregate =m & exclud+ individually id5tify+ in=mation1 ( 9 vitro f]tilization cycles & implantation attempts furni%$ to cov]$ individuals "u ?is section & ! total numb] ( su* cycles & attempts t su* cov]$ individuals h rema9+4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m cov]$ individual means-- 7,a7 a vet]an1 reg>dless ( sex1 :o-- 7i7 is enroll$ 9 ! sy/em ( annual pati5t enrollm5t e/abli%$ & op]at$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #agje7;a7 ( ?is title2 & 7ii7 has a s]vice-connect$ condition & su* condition results 9 ! vet]an be+ unable to procreate )\t ! use ( 9 vitro f]tilization2 & 7,b7 a sp\se ( a vet]an describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,! t]m s]vice-connect$ condition means a condition t 0 incurr$ or aggravat$ 9 l9e ( duty 9 ! active milit>y1 naval1 or air s]vice4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #ag ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agbj;,g ! foll[+ new item3 #agbj;,h4 ,9 vitro f]tilization = c]ta9 disabl$ vet]ans4 4 #bab4 ,adoption assi/ance = c]ta9 disabl$ vet]ans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #ag ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #agbj;,i4 ,adoption assi/ance = c]ta9 disabl$ vet]ans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may pay an am\nt1 n to exce$ ! limitation am\nt1 to assi/ a cov]$ vet]an & ! sp\se ( ! cov]$ vet]an1 if any1 9 ! adoption ( "o or m *ildr54 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m cov]$ vet]an means a vet]an1 reg>dless ( sex1 :o-- 7,a7 is enroll$ 9 ! sy/em ( annual pati5t enrollm5t e/abli%$ & op]at$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #agje7;a7 ( ?is title2 & 7,b7 has a s]vice-connect$ condition & su* condition results 9 ! vet]an be+ unable to procreate )\t ! use ( 9 vitro f]tilization4 7#b7 ,! t]m limitation am\nt means ! am\nt equal to ! co/ ! ,dep>tm5t w\ld incur by pay+ ! exp5ses ( ?ree adoptions by cov]$ vet]ans1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,! t]m s]vice-connect$ condition means a condition t 0 incurr$ or aggravat$ 9 l9e ( duty 9 ! active milit>y1 naval1 or air s]vice4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #ag ( su* title is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agbj;,h ! foll[+ new item3 #agbj;,i4 ,adoption assi/ance = c]ta9 disabl$ vet]ans4 4 #bac4 ,expansion ( eligibility = p>ticipation 9 & s]vices provid$ "u family c>egiv] program ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,family c>egiv] program 7#a7 ,expansion ( eligibility ,subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 ( section #agbj;,g ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ on or aft] ,septemb] #aa1 #bjja4 7#b7 ,cl>ification ( eligibility = illness ,su* subsection is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ or illness aft] s]i\s injury4 7#c7 ,expansion ( ne$$ s]vices 9 eligibility crit]ia ,subsection 7a77#b77;,c7 ( su* section is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7iv72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+ new clause 7iii73 7iii7 a ne$ = regul> or ext5sive in/ruction or sup]vision )\t :i* ! ability ( ! vet]an to function 9 daily life w\ld be s]i\sly impair$2 or 4 7#d7 ,expansion ( s]vices provid$ ,subsection 7a77#c77;,a77ii7 ( su* section is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subclause 7,,iv71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 subclause 7,v71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subclauses3 7,,vi7 *ild c>e s]vices or a mon?ly /ip5d = su* s]vices if su* s]vices are n readily available f ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,,vii7 f9ancial plann+ s]vices relat+ to ! ne$s ( injur$ & ill vet]ans & _! c>egiv]s2 & 7,,viii7 legal s]vices1 includ+ legal advice & consultation1 relat+ to ! ne$s ( injur$ & ill vet]ans & _! c>egiv]s4 4 7#e7 ,expansion ( respite c>e provid$ ,subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 ( su* section is am5d$ by /rik+ %all be & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ %all-- 7i7 be m$ically & age-appropriate2 7ii7 include 9-home c>e2 & 7iii7 include pe]-ori5t$ gr\p activities4 4 7#f7 ,modification ( /ip5d calculation ,subsection 7a77#c77;,c7 ( su* section is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7iv72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+ new clause 7iii73 7iii7 ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nt & degree ( p]sonal c>e s]vices provid$ "u clause 7i7 ) respect to an eligible vet]an ^: ne$ = p]sonal c>e s]vices is bas$ 9 :ole or 9 "p on a ne$ = sup]vision or protection "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c77ii7 or regul> in/ruction or sup]vision "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c77iii71 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,! assessm5t by ! family c>egiv] ( ! ne$s & limitations ( ! vet]an4 7,,ii7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! vet]an c function safely & indep5d5tly 9 ! abs5ce ( su* sup]vision1 protection1 or in/ruction4 7,,iii7 ,! am\nt ( "t requir$ = ! family c>egiv] to provide su* sup]vision1 protection1 or in/ruction to ! vet]an4 4 7#g7 ,p]iodic evaluation ( ne$ = c]ta9 s]vices ,subsection 7a77#c7 ( su* section is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 ,9 provid+ in/ruction1 prep>ation1 & tra9+ "u subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i7 & te*nical support "u subp>agraph 7,a77i77,,ii7 to ea* family c>egiv] :o is approv$ z a provid] ( p]sonal c>e s]vices = an eligible vet]an "u p>agraph 7#f71 ! ,secret>y %all p]iodically evaluate ! ne$s ( ! eligible vet]an & ! skills ( ! family c>egiv] ( su* vet]an to det]m9e if additional in/ruction1 prep>ation1 tra9+1 or te*nical support "u ^? subp>agraphs is necess>y4 4 7#h7 ,use ( prim>y c>e teams ,subsection 7a77#e7 ( su* section is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 79 collaboration ) ! prim>y c>e team = ! eligible vet]an to ! maximum ext5t practicable7 aft] evaluate4 7#i7 ,eligibility ( & assi/ance = family c>egiv]s ,subsection 7a7 ( su* section is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#aa7 ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is subsection1 a family c>egiv] ( an eligible vet]an :o is eligible "u p>agraph 7#b7 solely because ( a s]i\s injury or illness 7includ+ traumatic bra9 injury1 psy*ological trauma1 or o!r m5tal disord]7 incurr$ or aggravat$ 9 ! l9e ( duty 9 ! active milit>y1 naval1 or air s]vice be=e ,septemb] #aa1 #bjja1 is eligible = assi/ance "u ?is subsection z foll[s3 7,a7 ,n e>li] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 if ! family c>egiv] w\ld m]it a mon?ly p]sonal c>egiv] /ip5d "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,v7 9 an am\nt t is 9 ! highe/ ti] specifi$ 9 ! s*$ule e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c77;,c77i74 7,b7 ,n e>li] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjah1 if ! family c>egiv] w\ld m]it su* a /ip5d 9 an am\nt t is 9 ! middle ti] specifi$ 9 su* s*$ule4 7,c7 ,n e>li] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 if ! family c>egiv] w\ld m]it su* a /ip5d 9 an am\nt t is 9 ! l[e/ ti] specifi$ 9 su* s*$ule4 7#ab7 7,a7 ,9 provid+ assi/ance "u ?is subsection to family c>egiv]s ( eligible vet]ans1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into contracts1 provid] agreem5ts1 & memor&a ( und]/&+ ) ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ates1 & private1 nonpr(it1 & o!r entities to provide su* assi/ance to su* family c>egiv]s4 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y may provide assi/ance "u ?is p>agraph only if su* assi/ance is reasonably accessible to ! family c>egiv] & is sub/antially equival5t or bett] 9 quality to simil> s]vices provid$ by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,c7 ,! ,secret>y may provide fair comp5sation to ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ates1 & o!r entities t provide assi/ance "u ?is p>agraph4 7,d7 ,9 c>ry+ out ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all "w ) ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on policies relat+ to c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces e/abli%$ "u section #g ( ! ,milit>y & ,vet]an ,c>egiv] ,s]vices ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjae4 4 7b7 ,t]m9ation ( g5]al c>egiv] support program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsection 7b7 ( su* section is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 ,! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to provide support s]vices = c>egiv]s ( cov]$ vet]ans "u ?is subsection %all t]m9ate on ,octob] #a1 #bjbj4 4 7#b7 ,cont9uation ( c]ta9 assi/ance ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all ensure t any activities c>ri$ out "u subsection 7b7 ( su* section on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbj1 are cont9u$ "u subsection 7a7 ( su* section on & aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,modification ( def9ition ( family memb] ,subp>agraph 7,b7 ( subsection 7d77#c7 ( su* section is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 is n a memb] ( ! family ( ! vet]an & does n provide c>e to ! vet]an on a pr(essional basis4 4 7d7 ,modification ( def9ition ( p]sonal c>e s]vices ,subsection 7d77#d7 ( su* section is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ indep5d5t2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraphs3 7,b7 ,sup]vision or protection bas$ on symptoms or residuals ( neurological or o!r impairm5t or injury4 7,c7 ,regul> or ext5sive in/ruction or sup]vision )\t :i* ! ability ( ! vet]an to function 9 daily life w\ld be s]i\sly impair$4 4 7e7 ,annual evaluation report ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #aja7;c7 ( ! ,c>egiv]s & ,vet]ans ,omnibus ,heal? ,s]vices ,act ( #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-afc2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #agbj;,g note7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* report requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,milit>y & ,vet]an ,c>egiv] ,s]vices ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjae %all include ! foll[+ ) respect to ! program ( compreh5sive assi/ance = family c>egiv]s requir$ by subsection 7a77#a7 ( su* section #agbj;,g3 7,a7 ,! numb] ( family c>egiv]s t receiv$ assi/ance "u su* program4 7,b7 ,! co/ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( provid+ assi/ance "u su* program4 7,c7 ,a description ( ! outcomes a*iev$ by1 & any measurable b5efits (1 c>ry+ out su* program4 7,d7 ,an assessm5t ( ! effectiv5ess & ! effici5cy ( ! implem5tation ( su* program1 includ+ a description ( any b>ri]s to access+ & receiv+ c>e & s]vices "u su* program4 7,e7 ,a description ( ! outrea* activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y "u su* program4 7,f7 ,an assessm5t ( ! mann] 9 :i* res\rces are exp5d$ by ! ,secret>y "u su* program1 p>ticul>ly ) respect to ! provision ( mon?ly p]sonal c>egiv] /ip5ds "u subsection 7a77#c77;,a77ii77,v7 ( su* section #agbj;,g4 7,g7 ,an evaluation ( ! suffici5cy & consi/5cy ( ! tra9+ provid$ to family c>egiv]s "u su* program 9 prep>+ family c>egiv]s to provide c>e to vet]ans "u su* program4 7,h7 ,su* recomm5dations1 includ+ recomm5dations = legislative or adm9i/rative action1 z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate 9 light ( c>ry+ out su* program4 4 #bad4 ,au?ority to transf] entitlem5t to ,po/-#i_/aa educational assi/ance to family memb]s by s]i\sly injur$ vet]ans 9 ne$ ( p]sonal c>e s]vices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #cc ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #ccai;,a4 ,au?ority to transf] unus$ education b5efits to family memb]s by s]i\sly injur$ vet]ans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! provisions ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may p]mit an individual describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 :o is entitl$ to educational assi/ance "u ?is *apt] to elect to transf] to "o or m ( ! dep5d5ts specifi$ 9 subsection 7c7 a portion ( su* individual's entitlem5t to su* assi/ance1 subject to ! limitation "u subsection 7d74 7b7 ,eligible individuals ,an individual ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 is any individual :o is describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #agbj;,g7a7 ( ?is title & :o is p>ticipat+ 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( su* section4 7c7 ,eligible dep5d5ts ,an individual approv$ to transf] an entitlem5t to educational assi/ance "u ?is section may transf] ! individual's entitlem5t z foll[s3 7#a7 ,to ! individual's sp\se4 7#b7 ,to "o or m ( ! individual's *ildr54 7#c7 ,to a comb9ation ( ! individuals ref]r$ to 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 7d7 ,limitation on mon?s ( transf] 7#a7 ,! total numb] ( mon?s ( entitlem5t transf]r$ by an individual "u ?is section may n exce$ #cf mon?s4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y may prescribe regulations t w\ld limit ! mon?s ( entitlem5t t may be transf]r$ "u ?is section to no less ?an #ah mon?s4 7e7 ,designation ( transf]ee ,an individual transf]r+ an entitlem5t to educational assi/ance "u ?is section %all-- 7#a7 designate ! dep5d5t or dep5d5ts to :om su* entitlem5t is be+ transf]r$2 7#b7 designate ! numb] ( mon?s ( su* entitlem5t to be transf]r$ to ea* su* dep5d5t2 & 7#c7 specify ! p]iod = :i* ! transf] %all be effective = ea* dep5d5t designat$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7f7 ,"t = transf]2 revocation & modification 7#a7 ,transf] ( entitlem5t to educational assi/ance "u ?is section %all be subject to ! "t limitation = use ( entitlem5t "u section #ccba ( ?is title4 7#b7 7,a7 ,an individual transf]r+ entitlem5t "u ?is section may modify or revoke at any "t ! transf] ( any unus$ portion ( ! entitlem5t s transf]r$4 7,b7 ,! modification or revocation ( ! transf] ( entitlem5t "u ?is p>agraph %all be made by ! submittal ( writt5 notice ( ! action to ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,entitlem5t transf]r$ "u ?is section may n be treat$ z m>ital prop]ty1 or ! asset ( a m>ital e/ate1 subject to division 9 a divorce or o!r civil proce$+4 7g7 ,comm5cem5t ( use ,a dep5d5t *ild to :om entitlem5t to educational assi/ance is transf]r$ "u ?is section may n comm5ce ! use ( ! transf]r$ entitlem5t until ei!r-- 7#a7 ! completion by ! *ild ( ! requirem5ts ( a second>y s*ool diploma 7or equival5cy c]tificate72 or 7#b7 ! atta9m5t by ! *ild ( #ah ye>s ( age4 7h7 ,additional adm9i/rative matt]s 7#a7 ,! use ( any entitlem5t to educational assi/ance transf]r$ "u ?is section %all be *>g$ aga9/ ! entitlem5t ( ! individual mak+ ! transf] at ! rate ( "o mon? = ea* mon? ( transf]r$ entitlem5t t is us$4 7#b7 ,except z provid$ "u subsection 7e77#b7 & subject to p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f71 a dep5d5t to :om entitlem5t is transf]r$ "u ?is section is entitl$ to educational assi/ance "u ?is *apt] 9 ! same mann] z ! individual f :om ! entitlem5t 0 transf]r$4 7#c7 ,! mon?ly rate ( educational assi/ance payable to a dep5d5t to :om entitlem5t ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#b7 is transf]r$ "u ?is section %all be payable at ! same rate z su* entitlem5t w\ld o!rwise be payable "u ?is *apt] to ! individual mak+ ! transf]4 7#d7 ,! dea? ( an individual transf]r+ an entitlem5t "u ?is section %all n affect ! use ( ! entitlem5t by ! dep5d5t to :om ! entitlem5t is transf]r$4 7#e7 7,a7 ,a *ild to :om entitlem5t is transf]r$ "u ?is section may use ! b5efits transf]r$ )\t reg>d to ! #ae-ye> delimit+ date specifi$ 9 section #ccba ( ?is title1 b may n1 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 use any b5efits s transf]r$ aft] atta9+ ! age ( #bf ye>s4 7,b7 7i7 ,subject to clause 7ii71 9 ! case ( a *ild :o1 be=e atta9+ ! age ( #bf ye>s1 is prev5t$ f pursu+ a *os5 program ( education by reason ( act+ z ! prim>y provid] ( p]sonal c>e s]vices = a vet]an or memb] ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces "u section #agbj;,g7a7 ( ?is title1 ! *ild may use ! b5efits beg9n+ on ! date specifi$ 9 clause 7iii7 = a p]iod ^: l5g? is specifi$ 9 clause 7iv74 7ii7 ,clause 7i7 %all n apply ) respect to ! p]iod ( an individual z a prim>y provid] ( p]sonal c>e s]vices if ! p]iod concludes ) ! revocation ( ! individual's designation z su* a prim>y provid] "u section #agbj;,g7a77#g77;,d7 ( ?is title4 7iii7 ,! date specifi$ 9 ?is clause = ! beg9n+ ( ! use ( b5efits by a *ild "u clause 7i7 is ! lat] (-- 7,i7 ! date on :i* ! *ild ceases act+ z ! prim>y provid] ( p]sonal c>e s]vices = ! vet]an or memb] conc]n$ z describ$ 9 clause 7i72 7,,ii7 ! date on :i* x is reasonably feasible1 z det]m9$ "u regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y1 = ! *ild to initiate or resume ! use ( b5efits2 or 7,,iii7 ! date on :i* ! *ild atta9s ! age ( #bf ye>s4 7iv7 ,! l5g? ( ! p]iod specifi$ 9 ?is clause = ! use ( b5efits by a *ild "u clause 7i7 is ! l5g? equal to ! l5g? ( ! p]iod t-- 7,i7 beg9s on ! date on :i* ! *ild beg9s act+ z ! prim>y provid] ( p]sonal c>e s]vices = ! vet]an or memb] conc]n$ z describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 ends on ! lat] (-- 7aa7 ! date on :i* ! *ild ceases act+ z ! prim>y provid] ( p]sonal c>e s]vices = ! vet]an or memb] z describ$ 9 clause 7i72 or 7bb7 ! date on :i* x is reasonably feasible1 z s det]m9$1 = ! *ild to initiate or resume ! use ( b5efits4 7#f7 ,! purposes = :i* a dep5d5t to :om entitlem5t is transf]r$ "u ?is section may use su* entitlem5t %all include ! pursuit & completion ( ! requirem5ts ( a second>y s*ool diploma 7or equival5cy c]tificate74 7#g7 ,! adm9i/rative provisions ( ?is *apt] %all apply to ! use ( entitlem5t transf]r$ "u ?is section1 except t ! dep5d5t to :om ! entitlem5t is transf]r$ %all be treat$ z ! eligible individual = purposes ( su* provisions4 7i7 ,ov]paym5t ,9 ! ev5t ( an ov]paym5t ( educational assi/ance ) respect to a dep5d5t to :om entitlem5t is transf]r$ "u ?is section1 ! dep5d5t & ! individual mak+ ! transf] %all be jo9tly & sev]ally liable to ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! am\nt ( ! ov]paym5t = purposes ( section #cfhe ( ?is title4 7j7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe regulations to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,su* regulations %all specify-- 7,a7 ! mann] ( au?oriz+ ! transf] ( entitlem5ts "u ?is section2 7,b7 ! eligibility crit]ia 9 accordance ) subsection 7b72 & 7,c7 ! mann] & effect ( an election to modify or revoke a transf] ( entitlem5t "u subsection 7f77#b74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,transf]s by memb]s ( ,arm$ ,=ces ,! head+ ( section #ccai ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ by memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces aft] family memb]s4 7#b7 ,b> to duplication ( educational assi/ance b5efits ,section #ccbb7;e7 ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ or #ccai;,a aft] & #ccai4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #cc ( su* title is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ccai & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new items3 #ccai4 ,au?ority to transf] unus$ education b5efits to family memb]s by memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4 #ccai;,a4 ,au?ority to transf] unus$ education b5efits to family memb]s by s]i\sly injur$ vet]ans4 4 #bae4 ,enhancem5t ( special comp5sation = memb]s ( ! uni=m$ s]vices ) injuries or illnesses requir+ assi/ance 9 ev]yday liv+ 7a7 ,expansion ( cov]$ memb]s ,subsection 7b7 ( section #dci ( title #cg1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#a7 has a s]i\s injury or illness t 0 incurr$ or aggravat$ 9 ! l9e ( duty2 7#b7 is 9 ne$ ( p]sonal c>e s]vices 7includ+ sup]vision or protection or regul> in/ruction or sup]vision7 z a result ( su* injury or illness2 & 2 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#c74 7b7 ,nontaxability ( special comp5sation ,su* section is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 & 7h7 z subsections 7g71 7h71 7i71 & 7j71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+ new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,nontaxability ( comp5sation ,mon?ly special comp5sation paid "u subsection 7a7 %all n be includ$ 9 income = purposes ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 4 7c7 ,provision ( assi/ance to family c>egiv]s ,su* section is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e71 z am5d$ by subsection 7b7 ( ?is section1 ! foll[+ new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,assi/ance = family c>egiv]s 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all provide family c>egiv]s ( a memb] 9 receipt ( mon?ly special comp5sation "u subsection 7a7 ! assi/ance requir$ to be provid$ to family c>egiv]s ( eligible vet]ans "u section #agbj;,g7a77#c77;,a7 ( title #ch 7o!r ?an ! mon?ly p]sonal c>egiv] /ip5d provid$ = 9 clause 7ii77,v7 ( su* section74 ,= purposes ( ! provision ( su* assi/ance "u ?is subsection1 ! def9itions 9 section #agbj;,g7d7 ( title #ch %all apply1 except t any ref]5ce 9 su* def9itions to a vet]an or eligible vet]an %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! memb] conc]n$4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all provide assi/ance "u ?is subsection-- 7,a7 9 accordance ) a memor&um ( und]/&+ ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se2 & 7,b7 9 accordance ) a memor&um ( und]/&+ ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security 7) respect to memb]s ( ! ,coa/ ,gu>d74 4 7d7 ,expansion ( cov]$ injuries & illnesses ,subsection 7i7 ( su* section1 z r$esignat$ by subsection 7b77#a7 ( ?is section1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7i7 ,s]i\s injury or illness def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m s]i\s injury or illness means an injury1 disord]1 or illness 7includ+ traumatic bra9 injury1 psy*ological trauma1 or o!r m5tal disord]7 t-- 7#a7 r5d]s ! afflict$ p]son unable to c>ry out "o or m activities ( daily liv+2 7#b7 r5d]s ! afflict$ p]son 9 ne$ ( sup]vision or protection due to ! manife/ation by su* p]son ( symptoms or residuals ( neurological or o!r impairm5t or injury2 7#c7 r5d]s ! afflict$ p]son 9 ne$ ( regul> or ext5sive in/ruction or sup]vision 9 complet+ two or m in/rum5tal activities ( daily liv+2 or 7#d7 o!rwise impairs ! afflict$ p]son 9 su* mann] z ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se 7or ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 ) respect to ! ,coa/ ,gu>d7 prescribes = purposes ( ?is section4 4 7e7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,head+ am5dm5t ,! head+ = su* section is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #dci4 ,special comp5sation3 memb]s ( ! uni=m$ s]vices ) s]i\s injuries or illnesses requir+ assi/ance 9 ev]yday liv+ 4 7#b7 ,table ( sections am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #g ( su* title is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #dci & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new item3 #dci4 ,special comp5sation3 memb]s ( ! uni=m$ s]vices ) s]i\s injuries or illnesses requir+ assi/ance 9 ev]yday liv+4 4 #baf4 ,flexible "w arrangem5ts = c]ta9 ,f$]al employees 7a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ employee ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ employee means an employee 7z def9$ 9 section #baje ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 :o-- 7#a7 is a c>egiv]1 z def9$ 9 section #agbj;,g ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7#b7 is a c>egiv] ( an individual :o receives comp5sation "u section #dci ( title #cg1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,au?ority ,to all[ flexible "w arrangem5ts ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t may promulgate regulations "u :i* a cov]$ employee may-- 7#a7 use a flexible s*$ule or compress$ s*$ule 9 accordance ) sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #fa ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7#b7 telework 9 accordance ) *apt] #fe ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bag4 ,lifespan respite c>e 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #bija ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;ii7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii71 respectively1 & realign+ ! m>g9s accord+ly2 7,b7 by /rik+ :o requires c>e or sup]vision to-- & ins]t+ :o-- 7,a7 requires c>e or sup]vision to-- 2 7,c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 is a vet]an p>ticipat+ 9 ! program ( compreh5sive assi/ance = family c>egiv]s "u section #agbj;,g7a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ or ano!r unpaid adult1 & ins]t+ ano!r unpaid adult1 or a family c>egiv] z def9$ 9 section #agbj;,g ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :o receives comp5sation "u su* section14 7b7 ,grants & coop]ative agreem5ts ,section #bijb7;c7 ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;ii-#a7;c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on policies relat+ to c>egiv]s ( vet]ans e/abli%$ "u section #g ( ! ,milit>y & ,vet]an ,c>egiv] ,s]vices ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjae aft] ,human ,s]vices4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #bije ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;ii-#d7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,!re are & all t foll[s ?r\gh #bjaa4 & ins]t+ ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is title #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj44 #bah4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on c>egiv] policy 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re %all be e/abli%$ 9 ! executive bran* an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on policies relat+ to c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! work+ gr\p74 7b7 ,composition 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! work+ gr\p %all be compos$ ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a *air select$ by ! ,presid5t4 7,b7 ,a repres5tative f ea* ( ! foll[+ ag5cies or organizations select$ by ! head ( su* ag5cy or organization3 7i7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 7ii7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7iii7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices4 7iv7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 7v7 ,! ,c5t]s = ,m$ic>e & ,m$icaid ,s]vices4 7#b7 ,advisors ,! *air may select any ( ! foll[+ individuals t ! *air consid]s appropriate to advise ! work+ gr\p 9 c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! work+ gr\p3 7,a7 ,academic exp]ts 9 fields relat+ to c>egiv]s4 7,b7 ,cl9icians4 7,c7 ,c>egiv]s4 7,d7 ,individuals 9 receipt ( c>egiv] s]vices4 7c7 ,duties ,! duties ( ! work+ gr\p are z foll[s3 7#a7 ,to regul>ly review policies relat+ to c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4 7#b7 ,to coord9ate & ov]see ! implem5tation ( policies relat+ to c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4 7#c7 ,to evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( policies relat+ to c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces1 includ+ programs 9 ea* relevant ag5cy1 by develop+ & apply+ specific goals & p]=mance measures4 7#d7 ,to develop /&>ds ( c>e = c>egiv] s]vices & respite c>e s]vices provid$ to a c>egiv]1 vet]an1 or memb] ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces by a nonpr(it or private sector entity4 7#e7 ,to ensure ! availability ( me*anisms = ag5cies1 & entities affiliat$ ) or provid+ s]vices on behalf ( ag5cies1 to en=ce ! /&>ds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 & conduct ov]sight on ! implem5tation ( su* /&>ds4 7#f7 ,to develop recomm5dations = legislative or adm9i/rative action to enhance ! provision ( s]vices to c>egiv]s1 vet]ans1 & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces1 includ+ elim9at+ gaps 9 su* s]vices & elim9at+ disp>ities 9 eligibility = su* s]vices4 7#g7 ,to coord9ate ) ,/ate & local ag5cies & relevant nonpr(it organizations on maximiz+ ! use & effectiv5ess ( res\rces = c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae1 & annually !reaft]1 ! *air ( ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ,congress a report on policies & s]vices relat+ to c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,ea* report requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,an assessm5t ( ! policies relat+ to c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces & s]vices provid$ pursuant to su* policies z ( ! date ( submittal ( ! report4 7,b7 ,a description ( any /eps tak5 by ! work+ gr\p to improve ! coord9ation ( s]vices = c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces among ! entities specifi$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 & elim9ate b>ri]s to effective use ( su* s]vices1 includ+ align+ eligibility crit]ia4 7,c7 ,an evaluation ( ! p]=mance ( ! entities specifi$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 9 provid+ s]vices = c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4 7,d7 ,an evaluation ( ! quality & suffici5cy ( s]vices = c>egiv]s ( vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces available f nongov]nm5tal organizations4 7,e7 ,a description ( any gaps 9 c>e or s]vices provid$ by c>egiv]s to vet]ans or memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces id5tifi$ by ! work+ gr\p1 & /eps tak5 by ! entities specifi$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 to elim9ate su* gaps or recomm5dations = legislative or adm9i/rative action to address su* gaps4 7,f7 ,su* o!r matt]s or recomm5dations z ! *air consid]s appropriate4 #bai4 ,/udies on po/-,septemb] #aa1 #bjja1 vet]ans & s]i\sly injur$ vet]ans 7a7 ,longitud9al /udy on po/-#i_/aa vet]ans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all provide = ! conduct ( a longitud9al /udy on memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces :o comm5c$ s]vice 9 ! ,arm$ ,=ces aft] ,septemb] #aa1 #bjja4 7#b7 ,grant or contract ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d a grant to1 or ent] into a contract )1 an appropriate entity unaffiliat$ ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs to conduct ! /udy requir$ by p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,plan ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a plan = ! conduct ( ! /udy requir$ by p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjai1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e f\r ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! /udy requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 z ( ! date ( su* report4 7b7 ,compreh5sive /udy on s]i\sly injur$ vet]ans & _! c>egiv]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all provide = ! conduct ( a compreh5sive /udy on ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,vet]ans :o h incurr$ a s]i\s injury or illness1 includ+ a m5tal heal? injury4 7,b7 ,individuals :o are act+ z c>egiv]s = vet]ans4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,! compreh5sive /udy requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+ ) respect to ea* vet]an includ$ 9 su* /udy3 7,a7 ,! heal? ( ! vet]an &1 if applicable1 ! impact ( ! c>egiv] ( su* vet]an on ! heal? ( su* vet]an4 7,b7 ,! employm5t /atus ( ! vet]an &1 if applicable1 ! impact ( ! c>egiv] ( su* vet]an on ! employm5t /atus ( su* vet]an4 7,c7 ,! f9ancial /atus & ne$s ( ! vet]an4 7,d7 ,! use by ! vet]an ( b5efits available to su* vet]an f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 7,e7 ,any o!r in=mation t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,grant or contract ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d a grant to1 or ent] into a contract )1 an appropriate entity unaffiliat$ ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs to conduct ! /udy requir$ by p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an two ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! /udy requir$ by p>agraph 7#a74 #bbj4 ,increase ( maximum age = *ildr5 eligible = m$ical c>e "u ,,*ampva program 7a7 ,increase ,section #agha7;c7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ tw5ty-?ree & ins]t+ tw5ty-six2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ tw5ty-?ird bir?day & ins]t+ tw5ty-six? bir?day4 7b7 ,effective ,date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to m$ical c>e provid$ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is title4 #bba4 ,expansion ( reimbursem5t ( vet]ans = em]g5cy treatm5t & urg5t c>e 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #agbe ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #agbe4 ,reimbursem5t = em]g5cy treatm5t & urg5t c>e 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,subject to ! provisions ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all reimburse a vet]an describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 = ! reasonable value ( em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e furni%$ ! vet]an 9 a non-,dep>tm5t facility4 7#b7 ,9 any case 9 :i* reimbursem5t ( a vet]an is au?oriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may1 9 lieu ( reimburs+ ! vet]an1 make paym5t ( ! reasonable value ( ! furni%$ em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e directly-- 7,a7 to ! hospital or o!r heal? c>e provid] t furni%$ ! treatm5t or c>e2 or 7,b7 to ! p]son or organization t paid = su* treatm5t or c>e on behalf ( ! vet]an4 7b7 ,eligibility ,a vet]an describ$ 9 ?is subsection is an individual :o-- 7#a7 is enroll$ 9 ! pati5t enrollm5t sy/em ( ! ,dep>tm5t e/abli%$ & op]at$ "u section #agje ( ?is title2 & 7#b7 has receiv$ c>e "u ?is *apt] dur+ ! #bd-mon? p]iod prec$+ ! furni%+ ( ! em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e = :i* reimbursem5t is s\ght "u ?is section4 7c7 ,em]g5cy transportation ,not)/&+ section #aaa ( ?is title1 reimbursem5t ( em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e "u ?is section %all include reimbursem5t = ! reasonable value ( em]g5cy transportation4 7d7 ,responsibility = paym5t ,! ,secret>y %all be prim>ily responsible = reimburs+ or o!rwise pay+ ! reasonable value ( em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e "u ?is section4 7e7 ,limitations on paym5t 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y = purposes ( ?is section1 %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nt payable "u subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 del9eate ! circum/ances "u :i* su* paym5ts may be made1 includ+ su* requirem5ts on reque/+ reimbursem5t z ! ,secret>y may e/abli%4 7#b7 7,a7 ,paym5t by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section on behalf ( a vet]an to a provid] ( em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e %all1 unless reject$ & refund$ by ! provid] )9 #cj days ( receipt-- 7i7 con/itute paym5t 9 full = ! em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e provid$2 & 7ii7 ext+ui% any liability on ! "p ( ! vet]an = t treatm5t or c>e4 7,b7 ,nei!r ! abs5ce ( a contract or agreem5t betwe5 ! ,secret>y & a provid] ( em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e nor any provision ( a contract1 agreem5t1 or assignm5t to ! contr>y %all op]ate to modify1 limit1 or negate ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,a provid] ( em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e may n seek to recov] f any ?ird p>ty ! co/ ( em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e = :i* ! provid] has receiv$ paym5t f ! ,secret>y "u ?is section4 7f7 ,recov]y ,! ,unit$ ,/ates has ! "r to recov] or collect reasonable *>ges = em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e furni%$ "u ?is section 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( section #agbi ( ?is title4 7g7 ,copaym5ts 7#a7 ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 a vet]an %all pay to ! ,dep>tm5t a copaym5t 79 an am\nt prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y = purposes ( ?is section7 = ea* episode ( em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e = :i* reimbursem5t is provid$ to ! vet]an "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 to pay a copaym5t does n apply to a vet]an :o-- 7,a7 w\ld n be requir$ to pay to ! ,dep>tm5t a copaym5t = em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e furni%$ at facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 meets an exemption specifi$ by ! ,secret>y 9 regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y = purposes ( ?is section2 or 7,c7 is admitt$ to a hospital = treatm5t or obs]vation foll[+1 & 9 connection )1 ! em]g5cy treatm5t or urg5t c>e = :i* ! vet]an is provid$ reimbursem5t "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,! requirem5t t a vet]an pay a copaym5t "u ?is section %all apply not)/&+ ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to (fset su* a requirem5t ) am\nts recov]$ f a ?ird p>ty "u section #agbi ( ?is title4 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m em]g5cy treatm5t means m$ical c>e or s]vices furni%$1 9 ! judgm5t ( ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 :5 su* c>e or s]vices are r5d]$ 9 a m$ical em]g5cy ( su* nature t a prud5t layp]son reasonably expects t delay 9 seek+ imm$iate m$ical att5tion w\ld be haz>d\s to life or heal?2 & 7,b7 until-- 7i7 su* "t z ! vet]an c be transf]r$ safely to a ,dep>tm5t facility or community c>e provid] au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y & su* facility or provid] is capable ( accept+ su* transf]2 or 7ii7 su* "t z a ,dep>tm5t facility or community c>e provid] au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y accepts su* transf] if-- 7,i7 at ! "t ! vet]an c\ld h be5 transf]r$ safely to su* a facility or provid]1 no su* facility or provid] agre$ to accept su* transf]2 & 7,,ii7 ! non-,dep>tm5t facility 9 :i* su* m$ical c>e or s]vices 0 furni%$ made & docum5t$ reasonable attempts to transf] ! vet]an to a ,dep>tm5t facility or community c>e provid]4 7#b7 ,! t]m heal?-plan contract includes any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,an insurance policy or contract1 m$ical or hospital s]vice agreem5t1 memb]%ip or subscription contract1 or simil> arrangem5t "u :i* heal? s]vices = individuals are provid$ or ! exp5ses ( su* s]vices are paid4 7,b7 ,an insurance program describ$ 9 section #ahaa ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;c7 or e/abli%$ by section #ahca ( su* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;j74 7,c7 ,a ,/ate plan = m$ical assi/ance approv$ "u title ,,xix ( su* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq474 7,d7 ,a work]s' comp5sation law or plan describ$ 9 section #agbi7;a77#b77;,a7 ( ?is title4 7#c7 ,! t]m ?ird p>ty means any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a ,f$]al entity4 7,b7 ,a ,/ate or political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7,c7 ,an employ] or an employ]'s insurance c>ri]4 7,d7 ,an automobile accid5t rep>ations insurance c>ri]4 7,e7 ,a p]son or entity obligat$ to provide1 or to pay ! exp5ses (1 heal? s]vices "u a heal?-plan contract4 7#d7 ,! t]m urg5t c>e %all h ! mean+ giv5 t t]m by ! ,secret>y 9 regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y = purposes ( ?is section4 4 7b7 ,repeal ( sup]s$$ au?ority ,section #agbh ( su* title is repeal$4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #ag ( su* title is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #agbe & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new item3 #agbe4 ,reimbursem5t = em]g5cy treatm5t & urg5t c>e4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #agbh4 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,m$ical c>e = survivors & dep5d5ts ,section #agha7;a77#d7 ( su* title is am5d$ by /rik+ 7z def9$ 9 section #agbe7;f7 ( ?is title7 & ins]t+ 7z def9$ 9 section #agbe7;h7 ( ?is title74 7#b7 ,heal? c>e ( family memb]s ( vet]ans /ation$ at ,camp ,lejeune1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a ,section #aghg7;b77#c7 ( su* title is am5d$ by /rik+ 7z def9$ 9 section #agbe7;f7 ( ?is title7 & ins]t+ 7z def9$ 9 section #agbe7;h7 ( ?is title74 7e7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all prescribe regulations to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 7f7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #bbb4 ,provision ( rehabilitative equipm5t & human-p[]$ vehicles to c]ta9 disabl$ vet]ans ,section #agad7;a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,any vet]an & ins]t+ 7#a7 ,any vet]an2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y may furni% rehabilitative equipm5t to any vet]an :o is entitl$ to a pro/hetic appliance4 7,b7 ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may modify non-rehabilitative equipm5t own$ by a vet]an only if ! vet]an elects = su* modification4 7,c7 ,! ,secret>y %all annually submit to ! ,committees on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate a report on rehabilitative equipm5t furni%$ to vet]ans "u subp>agraph 7,a74 ,ea* su* report %all include1 ) respect to ! ye> cov]$ by ! report-- 7i7 ! numb] ( vet]ans eligible to receive su* rehabilitative equipm5t2 7ii7 ! numb] ( vet]ans :o receiv$ su* rehabilitative equipm5t2 7iii7 ! numb] ( vet]ans :o elect$ to receive modifi$ equipm5t pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7iv7 any recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y to improve furni%+ vet]ans ) rehabilitative equipm5t4 7,d7 ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m rehabilitative equipm5t means-- 7i7 rehabilitative equipm5t1 includ+ recreational sports equipm5t t provide an adaption or accommodation = ! vet]an1 reg>dless ( :e!r su* equipm5t is int5tionally design$ to be adaptive equipm5t2 & 7ii7 includes h& cycles1 recumb5t bicycles1 m$ically adapt$ upright bicycles1 & upright bicycles4 4 ,c ,heal? ,c>e ,quality #bca4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,(fice ( ,heal? ,c>e ,quality 9 ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #gc ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #gcaj4 ,(fice ( ,heal? ,c>e ,quality 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is 9 ! ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration an ,(fice ( ,heal? ,c>e ,quality 7h]e9aft] 9 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,(fice74 ,! ,(fice %all ov]see ! implem5tation & dissem9ation across all m$ical facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( be/ practices1 quality improvem5ts1 corrective actions1 & ,inspector ,g5]al recomm5dations4 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,! head ( ! ,(fice %all be a ,director1 :o %all report directly to ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,heal? 7)\t delegation74 7#b7 ,any p]son appo9t$ z ,director %all be-- 7,a7 an e/abli%$ exp]t 9 ! field ( heal? c>e quality1 adm9i/ration ( m$ical facilities1 or simil> fields2 & 7,b7 qualifi$ to c>ry out ! duties ( ! ,(fice bas$ on demon/rat$ exp]i5ce & exp]tise4 7c7 ,functions ,! functions ( ! ,(fice are z foll[s3 7#a7 ,to develop & ma9ta9 a sy/em to provide notice to all m$ical facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( any applicable be/ practices1 quality improvem5ts1 corrective actions1 & ,inspector ,g5]al recomm5dations4 7#b7 ,to monitor ! compliance ( su* m$ical facilities ) su* be/ practices1 quality improvem5ts1 corrective actions1 & ,inspector ,g5]al recomm5dations4 7d7 ,res\rces ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,director has suffici5t res\rces to c>ry out ! responsibilities ( ! ,director 9 a timely mann]4 7e7 ,report ,! ,director %all submit to ,congress an annual report on ! progress ( ! m$ical facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 implem5t+ applicable be/ practices1 quality improvem5ts1 corrective actions1 & ,inspector ,g5]al recomm5dations4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #gcji ! foll[+ new item3 #gcaj4 ,(fice ( ,heal? ,c>e ,quality4 4 7c7 ,deadl9e = implem5tation ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,heal? ,c>e ,quality1 z e/abli%$ "u section #gcaj ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 %all develop an initial sy/em = prov+ ! notice requir$ "u su* section #gcaj4 ,d ,m$ical ,work=ce #bda4 ,disreg>d ( resid5t slots t include ,,va tra9+ aga9/ ! ,m$ic>e graduate m$ical education limitations 7a7 ,direct ,,gme ,section #ahhf7;h77#d77;,f7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7h77#d77;,f77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clause3 7iii7 ,disreg>d ( c]ta9 resid5t slots t include ,,va tra9+ ,= portions ( co/ report+ p]iods beg9n+ on or aft] ,july #a1 #bjaf1 9 apply+ ! limitations reg>d+ ! total numb] ( full-"t equival5t resid5ts 9 ! field ( allopa?ic or o/eopa?ic m$ic9e "u clause 7i7 9 a hospital's approv$ m$ical resid5cy tra9+ program1 ! ,secret>y %all n take into acc\nt any resid5t )9 su* program t c\nts t[>ds meet+ ! obligation ( ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs "u section #cja7;b77#b7 ( ! ,vet]ans ,access1 ,*oice1 & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-adf2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjb note74 4 7b7 ,indirect ,,gme ,section #ahhf7;d77#e77;,b77v7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7d77#e77;,b77v77 is am5d$1 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ subsection 7h77#d77;,f77ii7 & ins]t+ clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 ( subsection 7h77#d77;,f74 #bdb4 ,ext5sion ( p]iod = increase 9 graduate m$ical education resid5cy positions at m$ical facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #cja7;b7 ( ! ,vet]ans ,access1 ,*oice1 & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-adf2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjb note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,five-ye> & ins]t+ ,t5-ye>2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #e-ye> p]iod & ins]t+ #aj-ye> p]iod4 7b7 ,report ,p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 ( su* section is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai & ins]t+ #bjbd4 #bdc4 ,recruitm5t ( physicians 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gdjb7;b77#a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ or to be (f]$ a cont+5t appo9tm5t to su* position1 aft] position12 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new subp>agraph 7,b73 7,b7 7i7 h complet$ a resid5cy program satisfactory to ! ,secret>y2 or 7ii7 ) respect to an (f] = a cont+5t appo9tm5t ^u ! completion ( a po/-graduate tra9+ program1 complete su* a resid5cy program by n lat] ?an two ye>s aft] ! date ( su* (f]2 & 4 7b7 ,ov]sight ( graduate m$ical education programs ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 ensure t a recruit] or o!r simil> (ficial ( ea* ,vet]ans ,integrat$ ,s]vice ,network visits1 n less ?an annually1 ea* allopa?ic & o/eopa?ic tea*+ in/itution ) a graduate m$ical education program )9 ! ,network to recruit individuals to be appo9t$ to positions 9 ! ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress an annual report on ! implem5tation ( p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ ! success ( su* recruit+ ef=ts4 ,e ,m5tal ,heal? ,c>e #bea4 ,/&>d ( pro( = s]vice-connection ( m5tal heal? conditions relat$ to milit>y sexual trauma 7a7 ,/&>d ( pro( ,section #aaed ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 7#a7 ,9 ! case ( any vet]an :o claims t a cov]$ m5tal heal? condition 0 incurr$ 9 or aggravat$ by milit>y sexual trauma dur+ active milit>y1 naval1 or air s]vice1 ! ,secret>y %all accept z suffici5t pro( ( s]vice-connection a diagnosis ( su* m5tal heal? condition by a m5tal heal? pr(essional toge!r ) satisfactory lay or o!r evid5ce ( su* trauma & an op9ion by ! m5tal heal? pr(essional t su* cov]$ m5tal heal? condition is relat$ to su* milit>y sexual trauma1 if consi/5t ) ! circum/ances1 conditions1 or h>d%ips ( su* s]vice1 not)/&+ ! fact t !re is no (ficial record ( su* incurr5ce or aggravation 9 su* s]vice1 &1 to t end1 %all resolve e reasonable d\bt 9 favor ( ! vet]an4 ,s]vice-connection ( su* cov]$ m5tal heal? condition may be rebutt$ by cle> & conv9c+ evid5ce to ! contr>y4 ,! reasons = grant+ or d5y+ s]vice-connection 9 ea* case %all be record$ 9 full4 7#b7 ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 9 ! abs5ce ( cle> & conv9c+ evid5ce to ! contr>y1 & provid$ t ! claim$ milit>y sexual trauma is consi/5t ) ! circum/ances1 conditions1 or h>d%ips ( ! vet]an's s]vice1 ! vet]an's lay te/imony alone may e/abli% ! occurr5ce ( ! claim$ milit>y sexual trauma4 7#c7 ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,! t]m cov]$ m5tal heal? condition means po/-traumatic /ress disord]1 anxiety1 depression1 or o!r m5tal heal? diagnosis describ$ 9 ! curr5t v]sion ( ! ,diagno/ic & ,/ati/ical ,manual ( ,m5tal ,disord]s publi%$ by ! ,am]ican ,psy*iatric ,association t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be relat$ to milit>y sexual trauma4 7,b7 ,! t]m milit>y sexual trauma means1 ) respect to a vet]an1 psy*ological trauma1 :i* 9 ! judgm5t ( a m5tal heal? pr(essional1 result$ f a physical assault ( a sexual nature1 batt]y ( a sexual nature1 or sexual h>assm5t :i* occurr$ dur+ active milit>y1 naval1 or air s]vice4 4 7b7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,vi ( *apt] #aa ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #aafd4 ,reports on claims = disabilities incurr$ or aggravat$ by milit>y sexual trauma 7a7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #a1 #bjaf1 & ea* ye> !reaft] ?r\gh #bjbj1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on cov]$ claims submitt$ dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,ea* report "u subsection 7a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! numb] ( cov]$ claims submitt$ to or consid]$ by ! ,secret>y dur+ ! fiscal ye> cov]$ by ! report4 7#b7 ,( ! cov]$ claims li/$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! numb] & p]c5tage ( su* claims-- 7,a7 submitt$ by ea* sex2 7,b7 t 7 approv$1 includ+ ! numb] & p]c5tage ( su* approv$ claims submitt$ by ea* sex2 & 7,c7 t 7 d5i$1 includ+ ! numb] & p]c5tage ( su* d5i$ claims submitt$ by ea* sex4 7#c7 ,( ! cov]$ claims li/$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 t 7 approv$1 ! numb] & p]c5tage1 li/$ by ea* sex1 ( claims assign$ to ea* rat+ p]c5tage4 7#d7 ,( ! cov]$ claims li/$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 t 7 d5i$-- 7,a7 ! ?ree mo/ common reasons giv5 by ! ,secret>y "u section #eajd7;b77#a7 ( ?is title = su* d5ials2 & 7,b7 ! numb] ( d5ials t 7 bas$ on ! failure ( a vet]an to report = a m$ical exam9ation4 7#e7 ,! numb] ( cov]$ claims t1 z ( ! end ( ! fiscal ye> cov]$ by ! report1 are p5d+ &1 sep>ately1 ! numb] ( su* claims on appeal4 7#f7 ,= ! fiscal ye> cov]$ by ! report1 ! av]age numb] ( days t cov]$ claims take to complete beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! claim is submitt$4 7#g7 ,a description ( ! tra9+ t ! ,secret>y provides to employees ( ! ,vet]ans ,b5efits ,adm9i/ration specifically ) respect to cov]$ claims1 includ+ ! frequ5cy1 l5g?1 & cont5t ( su* tra9+4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m cov]$ claims means claims = disability comp5sation submitt$ to ! ,secret>y bas$ on a cov]$ m5tal heal? condition alleg$ to h be5 incurr$ or aggravat$ by milit>y sexual trauma4 7#b7 ,! t]m cov]$ m5tal heal? condition has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( section #aaed7;c77#c7 ( ?is title4 7#c7 ,! t]m milit>y sexual trauma has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( su* section4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #aafd4 ,annual reports on claims = disabilities incurr$ or aggravat$ by milit>y sexual trauma4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,subsection 7c7 ( section #aaed ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 %all apply ) respect to any claim = disability comp5sation "u laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs = :i* no f9al decision has be5 made be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,f ,opioid ,!rapy & ,pa9 ,managem5t #bfa4 ,f9d+s2 s5se ( ,congress 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,_m vet]ans & _! families h be5 affect$ by ! national opioid epidemic caus$ 9 "p by ! prescription ( opioid m$ication to manage pa94 7#b7 ,prescription opioid ov]dose rates = vet]ans receiv+ m$ical c>e furni%$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs are twice ! national av]age4 7#c7 ,m ?an #ej p]c5t ( vet]ans receiv+ su* c>e are suff]+ f *ronic pa94 7#d7 ,almo/ "o 9 ?ree vet]ans receiv+ su* c>e are prescrib$ opioids to manage pa94 7#e7 ,_m vet]ans prescrib$ opioids = ! managem5t ( *ronic pa9 are at risk ( develop+ a dep5d5cy on opioids4 7#f7 ,_m vet]ans receive heal? c>e f bo? ! ,dep>tm5t & community provid]s b ! lack ( c>e coord9ation among ! ,dep>tm5t & community provid]s :5 vet]ans receive pur*as$ c>e places vet]ans at risk = poor heal? outcomes & results 9 ineffici5t use ( f9ite heal? c>e res\rces4 7#g7 ,vet]an-c5tric c>e coord9ation is associat$ ) improv$ pati5t outcomes1 z ,dep>tm5t & non-,dep>tm5t heal? c>e teams coord9ate & collaborate to provide ! be/ c>e = vet]ans4 7b7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 vet]ans suff]+ f opioid dep5d5cy %\ld receive timely access to treatm5t & social s]vices at ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs facilities or ?r\gh qualifi$ community provid]s & %\ld h c>e & s]vices manag$ & coord9at$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs2 7#b7 vet]ans :o are au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs to receive opioid addiction treatm5t 9 ! community mu/ n lose ! high-quality1 safety1 c>e coord9ation1 & o!r vet]an-c5tric elem5ts t ! heal? c>e sy/em ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs provides2 & 7#c7 if ! ,secret>y pur*ases c>e = vet]ans f a community provid]1 su* c>e mu/ be secur$ 9 a co/-effective mann]1 9 a way t complem5ts ! l>g] heal? c>e sy/em ( ! ,dep>tm5t by us+ indu/ry /&>ds = c>e & co/s4 #bfb4 ,pilot program to improve treatm5t = vet]ans suff]+ f opioid addiction & *ronic pa9 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all conduct a pilot program "u :i* ! ,secret>y provides heal? & social s]vices & coord9ation ( c>e & case managem5t to cov]$ vet]ans 9 ne$ ( treatm5t = opioid addiction & *ronic pa9 ?r\gh facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t & ?r\gh qualifi$ non-,dep>tm5t heal? c>e provid]s4 7b7 ,program locations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! pilot program %all be c>ri$ out )9 at lea/ five areas )9 diff]5t ,/ates4 7#b7 ,selection 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select five ,/ates ) ,dep>tm5t m$ical facilities to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program4 ,ea* ( ! five ,dep>tm5t facilities select$ %all be locat$ 9 ,/ates t demon/rate-- 7i7 ! ne$ = additional res\rces to provide heal? c>e s]vices1 includ+ m5tal heal?1 *ronic pa9 managem5t & social s]vices to vet]ans 9 ne$ ( treatm5t = opioid abuse bas$ ^u ! community assessm5t 9 subsection 7a7 ( ?is section2 7ii7 demographic1 population1 & c5sus data %[+ ! highe/ rates p] capita ( opioid addiction 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates or great] dem& 9 ! vet]an pati5t population ?an capacity 9 facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t = treatm5t = opioid addiction2 & 7iii7 lack ( suffici5t ,dep>tm5t capacity to meet ! dem& ( all pati5ts 9 ne$ ( treatm5t = opioid addiction4 7,b7 ,o!r requirem5ts ,9 addition to ! requirem5ts 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 n few] ?an f\r ( ! five select$ ,/ates %all include-- 7i7 at lea/ "o highly rural c\nty1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ^u consid]ation ( ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus ) ! highe/ p] capita rate ( opioid addiction2 7ii7 an urban c\nty z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ^u consid]ation ( ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus ) ! l>ge/ population p] capita ( opioid addiction2 7iii7 a c\nty z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 a ,/ate ) "o ( ! highe/ /ati/ically significant drug & opioid ov]dose dea? rate increases f #bjac to #bjad accord+ to ! ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion & a l[ exp5diture ( fund+ p] capita on sub/ance abuse treatm5t 9 comp>ison to o!r ,/ates2 & 7iv7 a c\nty z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 a ,/ate ) a high rate p] capita ( vet]ans diagnos$ ) *ronic pa9 & prescrib$ prescription opioids4 7c7 ,provision ( s]vices ?r\gh contract ,! ,secret>y may provide heal? c>e s]vices to vet]ans "u ! pilot program by ent]+ into contracts ) non-,dep>tm5t heal? c>e provid]s :i* are qualifi$ to provide su* s]vices1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,ex*ange ( m$ical in=mation ,9 conduct+ ! pilot program "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all develop & use a functional capability to provide = ! ex*ange ( appropriate m$ical in=mation betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t & any non-,dep>tm5t provid] ) :i* ! ,secret>y ent]s into a contract "u subsection 7c74 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ! #cj days aft] ! end ( ea* ye> 9 :i* ! pilot program "u ?is section is conduct$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report :i* includes-- 7#a7 ! assessm5t ( ! ,secret>y ( ! pilot program dur+ ! prec$+ ye>1 includ+ its co/1 volume1 quality1 pati5t satisfaction1 b5efit to vet]ans1 & su* o!r f9d+s & conclusions ) respect to ! pilot program z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate2 & 7#b7 su* recomm5dations z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate reg>d+-- 7,a7 ! cont9uation ( ! pilot program2 7,b7 ext5sion ( ! pilot program to additional ,vet]ans ,integrat$ ,s]vice ,networks ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,c7 mak+ ! pilot program p]man5t4 7f7 ,cov]$ vet]an ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ vet]an means a vet]an :o-- 7#a7 is enroll$ 9 ! sy/em ( pati5t enrollm5t e/abli%$ "u section #agje7;a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z ( ! date ( ! comm5cem5t ( ! pilot program "u subsection 7a77#b72 7#b7 is eligible = heal? c>e "u section #agaj7;e77#c77;,c7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7#c7 is det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be 9 ne$ ( treatm5t = opioid addiction & *ronic pa94 7g7 ,t]m9ation ,! au?ority to c>ry out a pilot program "u ?is section %all t]m9ate on ! date t is ?ree ye>s aft] ! date ( ! comm5cem5t ( ! pilot program4 #bfc4 ,assessm5t ( ,dep>tm5t & non-,dep>tm5t capabilities to treat opioid dep5d5cy & ensure access to ne$$ heal? c>e s]vices 7a7 ,assessm5t ( ,dep>tm5t capabilities ,! ,secret>y %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! capabilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 us+ su* data1 includ+ demographic data & pati5t access data1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to provide-- 7#a7 heal? c>e s]vices relat$ to ! treatm5t ( opioid dep5d5cy & abuse1 includ+ m5tal heal?1 opioid agoni/ treatm5t1 social s]vices1 & non-opioid *ronic pa9 managem5t necess>y = treat+ opioid addiction nationally1 regionally1 & locally2 7#b7 managem5t ( *ronic pa9 )\t ! long-t]m use ( opioids1 includ+ alt]native !rapies su* z physical !rapy1 *iropractic c>e1 acupuncture1 massage1 ex]cise programs1 & o!r su* evid5ce-bas$ & exp]im5tal treatm5ts2 7#c7 evid5ce-bas$ me?ods = safely r$uc+ ! dose & duration ( ! prescription ( opioids = pati5ts2 7#d7 me?ods by :i* heal? c>e s]vices are coord9at$ by ! ,dep>tm5t :5 c>e is provid$ by community provid]s2 & 7#e7 ! mann] by :i* ! ,dep>tm5t ensures placem5t ( vet]ans 9 ne$ ( treatm5t = opioid dep5d5cy 9 treatm5t programs )9 a cl9ically suffici5t "t p]iod accord+ to publi%$ practice guidel9es = ! treatm5t ( pati5ts ) opioid dep5d5cy4 7b7 ,assessm5t ( non-,dep>tm5t capabilities ,9 addition to ! assessm5t requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all concurr5tly conduct an assessm5t ( community provid]s to provide heal? c>e1 m5tal heal?1 social s]vices1 & alt]native *ronic pa9 managem5t treatm5ts necess>y = ! treatm5t ( vet]ans diagnos$ ) an opioid addiction & = ! treatm5t ( vet]ans suff]+ f *ronic pa94 7c7 ,community provid]s ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m community provid] means a non-,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs heal? c>e provid] or social s]vices provid] det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y z capable ( provid+ heal? c>e s]vices relat$ to ! treatm5t ( opioid dep5d5cy & abuse1 includ+ m5tal heal?1 opioid agoni/ treatm5t1 social s]vices1 & non-opioid *ronic pa9 managem5t4 7d7 ,report ,at ! conclusion ( ! assessm5ts conduct$ "u ?is section1 & n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a compreh5sive summ>y ( ! results ( ! assessm5ts1 includ+ any implem5tation plans result+ f su* assessm5ts1 & any recomm5dations = ways to bett] enable ! ,dep>tm5t to provide heal? c>e s]vices )9 ! programs & facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t & 9 coord9ation ) community provid]s to vet]ans ne$+ treatm5t = pa9 managem5t & opioid addiction4 #bfd4 ,increas$ access to naloxone & o!r treatm5ts = rev]s+ opioid ov]dose 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all require all appropriate heal? c>e facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 & all ,vet ,c5t]s & o!r ,dep>tm5t facilities provid+ m5tal heal? & social s]vices to vet]ans1 to h a supply ( naloxone or o!r m$ication = rev]s+ opioid ov]dose4 7b7 ,tra9+ on use ( m$ication ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t all appropriate employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t :o are employ$ at facilities ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 receive tra9+ on ! adm9i/ration ( naloxone or o!r m$ication = rev]s+ opioid ov]dose4 ,g ,toxic ,exposure #bga4 ,c5t] ( excell5ce 9 prev5tion1 diagnosis1 mitigation1 treatm5t1 & rehabilitation ( heal? conditions relat+ to exposure to burn pits & o!r environm5tal exposures 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all e/abli% )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs a c5t] ( excell5ce 9 ! prev5tion1 diagnosis1 mitigation1 treatm5t1 & rehabilitation ( heal? conditions relat+ to exposure to burn pits & o!r environm5tal exposures to c>ry out ! responsibilities specifi$ 9 subsection 7d74 ,su* c5t] %all be e/abli%$ us+-- 7#a7 ! directives1 policies1 & ,comptroll] ,g5]al & ,inspector ,g5]al recomm5dations 9 effect z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 guidance issu$ pursuant to section #cac ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,/at4 #afib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgd note74 7b7 ,selection ( sites ,9 select+ ! site = ! c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all consid] entities t-- 7#a7 are equipp$ ) ! specializ$ equipm5t ne$$ to /udy1 diagnose1 & treat heal? conditions relat+ to exposure to burn pits & o!r environm5tal exposures2 7#b7 h a publication track record ( po/-deploym5t heal? exposures among vet]ans :o s]v$ 9 ! ,arm$ ,=ces 9 support ( ,op]ation ,iraqi ,fre$om & ,op]ation ,endur+ ,fre$om2 7#c7 h collaborat$ ) a geosci5ces dep>tm5t t has a m$ical geology division2 7#d7 h develop$ animal models & 9 vitro models ( du/ immunology & lung injury consi/5t ) ! injuries ( memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces :o s]v$ 9 support ( ,op]ation ,iraqi ,fre$om & ,op]ation ,endur+ ,fre$om2 & 7#e7 h exp]tise 9 all]gy & immunology1 pulmon>y diseases1 & indu/rial & managem5t eng9e]+4 7c7 ,collaboration ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! c5t] ( excell5ce collaborates1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 in/itutions ( high] education1 & o!r appropriate public & private entities 7includ+ int]national entities7 to c>ry out ! responsibilities specifi$ 9 subsection 7d74 7d7 ,responsibilities ,! c5t] ( excell5ce %all h ! foll[+ responsibilities3 7#a7 ,to provide = ! developm5t1 te/+1 & dissem9ation )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ( be/ practices = ! treatm5t ( heal? conditions relat+ to exposure to burn pits & o!r environm5tal exposures4 7#b7 ,to provide guidance = ! heal? sy/em ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se 9 det]m9+ ! p]sonnel requir$ to provide quality heal? c>e = memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces & vet]ans ) heal? conditions relat+ to exposure to burn pits & o!r environm5tal exposures4 7#c7 ,to e/abli%1 implem5t1 & ov]see a compreh5sive program to tra9 heal? pr(essionals ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se 9 ! treatm5t ( heal? conditions relat+ to exposure to burn pits & o!r environm5tal exposures4 7#d7 ,to facilitate advancem5ts 9 ! /udy ( ! %ort-t]m & long-t]m effects ( exposure to burn pits & o!r environm5tal exposures4 7#e7 ,to dissem9ate )9 ! milit>y m$ical treatm5t facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs be/ practices = tra9+ heal? pr(essionals ) respect to heal? conditions relat+ to exposure to burn pits & o!r environm5tal exposures4 7#f7 ,to conduct basic sci5ce & translational rese>* on heal? conditions relat+ to exposure to burn pits & o!r environm5tal exposures = ! purposes ( und]/&+ ! etiology ( su* conditions & develop+ prev5tive int]v5tions & new treatm5ts4 7#g7 ,to provide m$ical treatm5t to all vet]ans id5tifi$ z "p ( ! burn pits regi/ry e/abli%$ "u section #bja ( ! ,dignifi$ ,burial & ,o!r ,vet]ans' ,b5efits ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note74 7e7 ,use ( burn pits regi/ry data ,9 c>ry+ out its responsibilities "u subsection 7d71 ! c5t] %all h access to & make use ( ! data accumulat$ by ! burn pits regi/ry e/abli%$ "u section #bja ( ! ,dignifi$ ,burial & ,o!r ,vet]ans' ,b5efits ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note74 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m burn pit means an area ( l& locat$ 9 ,afghani/an or ,iraq t-- 7,a7 is designat$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se to be us$ = dispos+ solid wa/e by burn+ 9 ! outdoor air2 & 7,b7 does n conta9 a comm]cially manufactur$ inc9]ator or o!r equipm5t specifically design$ & manufactur$ = ! burn+ ( solid wa/e4 7#b7 ,! t]m o!r environm5tal exposures means exposure to environm5tal haz>ds1 includ+ burn pits1 du/ or s&1 haz>d\s mat]ials1 & wa/e at any site 9 ,afghani/an or ,iraq t emits smoke conta9+ pollutants pres5t 9 ! environm5t or smoke f fires or explosions4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 ,,iii ,education ,a ,,gi ,bill ,ov]sight #cja4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,inspector ,g5]al height5$ scrut9y ( programs ( education 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #cf ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #cfii4 ,inspector ,g5]al height5$ scrut9y ( programs ( education 7a7 ,height5$ scrut9y requir$ ,! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all apply height5$ scrut9y to any program ( education if any ,f$]al or ,/ate ag5cy has made a f9al det]m9ation or settlem5t t ! program ( education us$ deceptive or mislead+ practices t are pot5tially 9 violation ( section #cfif ( ?is title4 7b7 ,notice to /ud5ts 7#a7 ,^u comm5cem5t ( height5$ scrut9y ) respect to a program ( education "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide notice ( ! height5$ scrut9y & ! reasons = su* height5$ scrut9y to any individual :o-- 7,a7 is enroll$ 9 a c\rse ( education approv$ "u ?is *apt] provid$ by ! program ( education2 & 7,b7 is entitl$ to educational assi/ance "u ! laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y %all provide to any individual :o receives notice "u ?is subsection advice t ! individual-- 7,a7 reque/ a copy ( ! individual's transcript2 & 7,b7 seek c\nsel+ f an appropriate advisor ab\t transf]r+ any cr$its e>n$ at ! program ( education4 7c7 ,monitor+ ( allegations ,! ,secret>y %all monitor allegations ( deceptive & mislead+ practices made aga9/ programs ( education (f]+ c\rses ( education approv$ = purposes ( ?is *apt]1 includ+ ,f$]al & ,/ate inve/igations4 ,! ,secret>y %all include in=mation ab\t any su* allegation on ! ,,gi ,bill ,comp>ison ,tool1 or any simil> ,int]net website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to sub*apt] ,,ii ! foll[+ new item3 #cfii4 ,inspector ,g5]al height5$ scrut9y ( programs ( education4 4 #cjb4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs disapproval ( c\rses ( education (f]$ by in/itutions ( high] le>n+ accus$ ( c]ta9 deceptive or mislead+ practices ,section #cfgi ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y %all disapprove a c\rse ( education provid$ by an in/itution ( high] le>n+ if ! ,secret>y det]m9es pursuant to height5$ scrut9y appli$ by ! ,inspector ,g5]al "u section #cfii ( ?is title t ! in/itution ( high] le>n+ has engag$ 9 practices t are 9 violation ( section #cfif ( ?is title4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y %all provide c\nsel+ s]vices to individuals enroll$ 9 a c\rse ( education disapprov$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to assi/ su* individuals 9 transf]r+ to ano!r in/itution ( high] le>n+4 4 #cjc4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on programs ( education employ+ deceptive or mislead+ practices ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 9 collaboration ) ! ,secret>y ( ,education1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 ! ,commission] ( ! ,f$]al ,trade ,commission1 ! ,commission] ( ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission1 & ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,consum] ,f9ancial ,protection1 %all e/abli% an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p to-- 7#a7 %>e in=mation reg>d+ programs ( education t employ deceptive or mislead+ practices2 & 7#b7 ent] into memor&um ( und]/&+ "u :i* ! ,inspector ,g5]als ( ea* relevant dep>tm5t or ag5cy agree to %>e in=mation to det]m9e if funds f o!r ,f$]al programs are affect$ :5 "o dep>tm5t or ag5cy takes action to inve/igate a program ( education = deceptive or mislead+ practices4 #cjd4 ,approval ( c\rses = purposes ( educational assi/ance programs adm9i/]$ by ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,approval ( non-,accr$it$ c\rses ,subsection 7c7 ( section #cfgf ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#ad7 z p>agraph 7#af72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ac7 ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#ad7 ,9 ! case ( a program design$ to prep>e an individual = lic5sure or c]tification 9 a ,/ate1 ! program meets any in/ructional curriculum lic5sure or c]tification requirem5ts ( su* ,/ate4 7#ae7 ,9 ! case ( a program design$ to prep>e an individual = employm5t pursuant to /&>ds develop$ by a bo>d or ag5cy ( a ,/ate 9 an occupation t requires approval or lic5sure1 ! program is approv$ or lic5s$ by su* bo>d or ag5cy ( ! ,/ate4 4 7b7 ,exceptions ,su* section is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7f7 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y may waive ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#ad7 or 7#ae7 ( subsection 7c7 9 ! case ( a program ( education (f]$ by an educational in/itution if ! ,secret>y det]m9es all ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! educational in/itution is n accr$it$ by an ag5cy or association recogniz$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,education4 7,b7 ,! program did n meet ! requirem5ts ( su* p>agraph at any "t dur+ ! two-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! date ( ! waiv]4 7,c7 ,! waiv] fur!rs ! purposes ( ! educational assi/ance programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y or w\ld fur!r ! education int]e/s ( individuals eligible = assi/ance "u su* programs4 7,d7 ,! educational in/itution does n provide any commission1 bonus1 or o!r inc5tive paym5t bas$ directly or indirectly on success 9 secur+ enrollm5ts or f9ancial aid to any p]sons or entities engag$ 9 any /ud5t recruit+ or admission activities or 9 mak+ decisions reg>d+ ! aw>d ( /ud5t f9ancial assi/ance1 except = ! recruitm5t ( =eign /ud5ts resid+ 9 =eign c\ntries :o are n eligible to receive ,f$]al /ud5t assi/ance4 7#b7 ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! ,secret>y issues a waiv] "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress notice ( ! waiv] & ! ju/ification ( ! ,secret>y = issu+ ! waiv]4 4 7c7 ,approval ( accr$it$ programs ,section #cfge7;b77#c7 ( su* title is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & 7#c7 & ins]t+ 7#c71 7#ad71 & 7#ae72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 7or1 ) respect to su* p>agraphs 7#ad7 & 7#ae71 ! requirem5ts "u su* p>agraphs are waiv$ pursuant to subsection 7f7 ( section #cfgf74 7d7 ,disapproval ( c\rses ,section #cfgi ( su* title is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y %all disapprove a c\rse ( education describ$ 9 section #cfgf7;c77#ad7 or 7#ae7 unless ! educational in/itution provid+ ! c\rse ( education publicly discloses any conditions or additional requirem5ts1 includ+ tra9+1 exp]i5ce1 or exams1 requir$ to obta9 ! lic5se1 c]tification1 or approval = :i* ! c\rse ( education is design$ to provide prep>ation4 4 7e7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cfgb7;b77#b77;,a77i7 ( su* title is am5d$ by /rik+ ,an accr$it$ & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#ad7 & 7#ae7 ( section #cfgf7;c7 ( ?is title1 an accr$it$4 7f7 ,applicability ,if aft] enrollm5t 9 a c\rse ( education t is subject to disapproval by reason ( an am5dm5t made by ?is ,act1 an individual pursues "o or m c\rses ( education at ! same educational in/itution :ile rema9+ cont9u\sly enroll$ 7o!r ?an dur+ regul>ly s*$ul$ breaks betwe5 c\rses1 seme/]s or t]ms7 at t in/itution1 any c\rse s pursu$ by ! individual at t in/itution :ile s cont9u\sly enroll$ %all n be subject to disapproval by reason ( su* am5dm5t4 #cje4 ,program p>ticipation agreem5ts = propriet>y in/itutions ( high] education ,section #dhg ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#bd7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ t receives funds provid$ "u ?is title be=e 1 su* in/itution2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ o!r ?an funds provid$ "u ?is title1 z calculat$ 9 accordance ) subsection 7d77#a7 & ins]t+ o!r ?an ,f$]al educational assi/ance1 z def9$ 9 subsection 7d77#e7 & calculat$ 9 accordance ) subsection 7d77#a72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,non-,title ,,iv & ins]t+ ,non-,f$]al educational2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ t receives funds provid$ "u ?is title be=e %all2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ assi/ance "u ?is title & ins]t+ ,f$]al educational assi/ance2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii77,i71 by ins]t+ 1 or on a milit>y base if ! adm9i/]+ ,secret>y = a program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance "u clause 7ii71 7iii71 or 7iv7 ( p>agraph 7#e77;,b7 has au?oriz$ su* location be=e ! semicolon2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ program "u ?is title & ins]t+ program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ funds receiv$ "u ?is title & ins]t+ ,f$]al educational assi/ance2 & 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ "u ?is title & ins]t+ ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ "u ?is title & ins]t+ ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,ineligibility 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a propriet>y in/itution ( high] education receiv+ funds provid$ "u ?is title t fails to meet a requirem5t ( subsection 7a77#bd7 = two consecutive in/itutional fiscal ye>s %all be ineligible to p>ticipate 9 or receive funds "u any program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance = a p]iod ( n less ?an two in/itutional fiscal ye>s4 7ii7 ,rega9+ eligibility ,to rega9 eligibility to p>ticipate 9 or receive funds "u any program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance aft] be+ ineligible pursuant to clause 7i71 a propriet>y in/itution ( high] education %all demon/rate compliance ) all eligibility & c]tification requirem5ts = ! program = a m9imum ( two consecutive in/itutional fiscal ye>s aft] ! in/itutional fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! in/itution became ineligible4 ,9 ord] to rega9 eligibility to p>ticipate 9 any program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance "u ?is title1 su* compliance %all include meet+ ! requirem5ts ( section #dih = su* #b-ye> p]iod4 7iii7 ,notification ( ineligibility ,! ,secret>y ( ,education %all det]m9e :5 a propriet>y in/itution ( high] education t receives funds "u ?is title is ineligible "u clause 7i7 & %all notify all o!r adm9i/]+ ,secret>ies ( ! det]m9ation4 7iv7 ,en=cem5t ,ea* adm9i/]+ ,secret>y = a program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance %all en=ce ! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph = ! program conc]n$ ^u receiv+ notification "u clause 7iii7 ( a propriet>y in/itution ( high] education's ineligibility4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ ,9 addition & all t foll[s ?r\gh education fails & ins]t+ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 9 addition to su* o!r means ( en=c+ ! requirem5ts ( a program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance z may be available to ! adm9i/]+ ,secret>y1 if a propriet>y in/itution ( high] education t receives funds provid$ "u ?is title fails2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ ! programs au?oriz$ by ?is title & ins]t+ all programs ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i71 by ins]t+ ) respect to a program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance "u ?is title1 be=e on ! expiration date2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 by /rik+ s\rces "u ?is title & ins]t+ ,f$]al educational assi/ance2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,adm9i/]+ ,secret>y ,! t]m adm9i/]+ ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,education1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 or ! ,secret>y ( a milit>y dep>tm5t responsible = adm9i/]+ ! ,f$]al educational assi/ance conc]n$4 7,b7 ,f$]al educational assi/ance ,! t]m ,f$]al educational assi/ance means funds provid$ "u any ( ! foll[+ provisions ( law3 7i7 ,?is title4 7ii7 ,*apt] #cj1 #ca1 #cb1 #cc1 #cd1 or #ce ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7iii7 ,*apt] #aja1 #aje1 #ajf;,a1 #afjf1 #afjg1 or #afjh ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7iv7 ,section #aghd;a ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 4 #cjf4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se & ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs actions on ineligibility ( c]ta9 propriet>y in/itutions ( high] education = p>ticipation 9 programs ( educational assi/ance 7a7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #aja ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bjjh ! foll[+ new section3 #bjjh;a4 ,ineligibility ( c]ta9 propriet>y in/itutions ( high] education = p>ticipation 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se programs ( educational assi/ance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,^u receipt ( a notice f ! ,secret>y ( ,education "u clause 7iii7 ( section #dhg7;d77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;d77#b77;,a77 t a propriet>y in/itution ( high] education is ineligible = p>ticipation 9 or receipt ( funds "u any program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance by reason ( su* section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all ensure t no educational assi/ance "u ! provisions ( law specifi$ 9 subsection 7b7 is available or us$ = education at ! in/itution = ! p]iod ( in/itutional fiscal ye>s cov]$ by su* notice4 7b7 ,cov]$ assi/ance ,! provisions ( law specifi$ 9 ?is subsection are ! provisions ( law on educational assi/ance ?r\gh ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se z foll[s3 7#a7 ,?is *apt]4 7#b7 ,*apt]s #aje1 #ajf;,a1 #afjf1 #afjg1 & #afjh ( ?is title4 7#c7 ,section #aghd;a ( ?is title4 7c7 ,notice on ineligibility 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all take appropriate actions to notify p]sons receiv+ or eligible = educational assi/ance "u ! provisions ( law specifi$ 9 subsection 7b7 ( ! application ( ! limitations 9 section #dhg7;d77#b7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife to p>ticul> propriet>y in/itutions ( high] education4 7#b7 ,! actions tak5 "u ?is subsection ) respect to a propriet>y in/itution %all include publication1 on ! ,int]net website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se t provides in=mation to p]sons describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! "n ( ! in/itution4 7,b7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! in/itution fail$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( section #dhg7;a77#bd7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife4 7,c7 ,! l5g? ( "t ! in/itution w be ineligible = p>ticipation 9 or receipt ( funds "u any program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance by reason ( section #dhg7;d77#b77;,a7 ( t ,act4 7,d7 ,! nonavailability ( educational assi/ance ?r\gh ! ,dep>tm5t = enrollm5t1 att5dance1 or pursuit ( a program ( education at ! in/itution by reason ( su* ineligibility4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #aja ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bjjh ! foll[+ new item3 #bjjh;a4 ,ineligibility ( c]ta9 propriet>y in/itutions ( high] education = p>ticipation 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se programs ( educational assi/ance4 4 7b7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #cf ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cfha ! foll[+ new section3 #cfha;,a4 ,ineligibility ( c]ta9 propriet>y in/itutions ( high] education = p>ticipation 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs programs ( educational assi/ance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,^u receipt ( a notice f ! ,secret>y ( ,education "u clause 7iii7 ( section #dhg7;d77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7;d77#b77;,a77 t a propriet>y in/itution ( high] education is ineligible = p>ticipation 9 or receipt ( funds "u any program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance by reason ( su* section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all ensure t no educational assi/ance "u ! provisions ( law specifi$ 9 subsection 7b7 is available or us$ = education at ! in/itution = ! p]iod ( in/itutional fiscal ye>s cov]$ by su* notice4 7b7 ,cov]$ assi/ance ,! provisions ( law specifi$ 9 ?is subsection are ! provisions ( law on educational assi/ance ?r\gh ! ,dep>tm5t "u *apt]s #cj1 #ca1 #cb1 #cc1 #cd1 & #ce ( ?is title4 7c7 ,notice on ineligibility 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all take appropriate actions to notify p]sons receiv+ or eligible = educational assi/ance "u ! provisions ( law specifi$ 9 subsection 7b7 ( ! application ( ! limitations 9 section #dhg7;d77#b7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife to p>ticul> propriet>y in/itutions ( high] education4 7#b7 ,! actions tak5 "u ?is subsection ) respect to a propriet>y in/itution %all include publication1 on ! ,int]net website ( ! ,dep>tm5t t provides in=mation to p]sons describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! "n ( ! in/itution4 7,b7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! in/itution fail$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( section #dhg7;a77#bd7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife4 7,c7 ,! l5g? ( "t ! in/itution w be ineligible = p>ticipation 9 or receipt ( funds "u any program ( ,f$]al educational assi/ance by reason ( section #dhg7;d77#b77;,a7 ( t ,act4 7,d7 ,! nonavailability ( educational assi/ance ?r\gh ! ,dep>tm5t = enrollm5t1 att5dance1 or pursuit ( a program ( education at ! in/itution by reason ( su* ineligibility4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #cf ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cfha ! foll[+ new item3 #cfha;,a4 ,ineligibility ( c]ta9 propriet>y in/itutions ( high] education = p>ticipation 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs programs ( educational assi/ance4 4 ,b ,supports = ,/ud5t ,vet]ans #caa4 ,re/oration ( entitlem5t to educational assi/ance & o!r relief = vet]ans affect$ by closures ( educational in/itutions 7a7 ,educational assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ccab ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,discont9uation ( education due to closure ( educational in/itution 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any paym5t ( educational assi/ance describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all n-- 7,a7 be *>g$ aga9/ any entitlem5t to educational assi/ance ( ! individual conc]n$ "u ?is *apt]2 or 7,b7 be c\nt$ aga9/ ! aggregate p]iod = :i* section #cfie ( ?is title limits ! individual's receipt ( educational assi/ance "u ?is *apt]4 7#b7 ,description ( paym5t ( educational assi/ance ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 ! paym5t ( educational assi/ance describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph is ! paym5t ( su* assi/ance to an individual = pursuit ( a c\rse or c\rses "u ?is *apt] if ! ,secret>y f9ds t ! individual-- 7,a7 0 =c$ to discont9ue su* c\rse pursuit z a result ( a p]man5t closure ( an educational in/itution2 & 7,b7 did n receive cr$it1 or lo/ tra9+ "t1 t[>d completion ( ! program ( education be+ pursu$ at ! "t ( su* closure4 7#c7 ,p]iod = :i* paym5t n *>g$ ,! p]iod = :i*1 by reason ( ?is subsection1 educational assi/ance is n *>g$ aga9/ entitlem5t or c\nt$ t[>d ! applicable aggregate p]iod "u section #cfie ( ?is title %all n exce$ ! aggregate (-- 7,a7 ! portion ( ! p]iod ( enrollm5t 9 ! c\rse or c\rses f :i* ! individual fail$ to receive cr$it or ) respect to :i* ! individual lo/ tra9+ "t1 z det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 & 7,b7 ! p]iod by :i* mon?ly /ip5d is ext5d$ "u section #cfhj7;a77#b77;,b7 ( ?is title4 4 7#b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7d7 ( su* section1 z add$ by p>agraph 7#a71 %all apply ) respect to c\rses & programs ( education discont9u$ z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 ( su* subsection 9 fiscal ye> #bjae or any fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7b7 ,mon?ly h\s+ /ip5d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cfhj7;a7 ( su* title is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! matt] aft] p>agraph 7#c77;,b72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively2 7,d7 9 ! matt] be=e subp>agraph 7,a71 z r$esignat$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,paym5t ( & ins]t+ 7#a7 ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 paym5t (2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may1 pursuant to su* regulations z ! ,secret>y %all prescribe1 cont9ue to pay all[ances to eligible vet]ans & eligible p]sons enroll$ 9 c\rses set =? 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 dur+ p]iods :5 s*ools are tempor>ily clos$ "u an e/abli%$ policy bas$ on an ,executive ord] ( ! ,presid5t or due to an em]g5cy situation1 except t ! total numb] ( weeks = :i* all[ances may cont9ue to be s payable 9 any #ab-mon? p]iod may n exce$ f\r weeks2 or 7,b7 solely = ! purpose ( aw>d+ a mon?ly h\s+ /ip5d describ$ 9 section #ccac ( ?is title1 dur+ p]iods foll[+ a p]man5t s*ool closure1 except t paym5t ( su* a /ip5d may only be cont9u$ until ! e>li] (-- 7i7 ! date ( ! end ( ! t]m1 qu>t]1 or seme/] dur+ :i* ! s*ool closure occurr$2 & 7ii7 ! date t is #d mon?s aft] ! date ( ! s*ool closure4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,p>agraph 7#a77;,c77ii7 ( su* section1 z r$esignat$1 is am5d$ by /rik+ describ$ 9 subclause 7,a7 ( ?is clause & ins]t+ describ$ 9 clause 7ii74 #cab4 ,"w-/udy all[ance ,section #cdhe7;a77#d7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,june #cj1 #bjac ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,june #cj1 #bjbj4 #cac4 ,co/s ( apply+ to in/itution ( high] le>n+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #cc ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ccae;,a ! foll[+ new section3 #ccae;,b4 ,co/s ( apply+ to in/itution ( high] le>n+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,an individual entitl$ to educational assi/ance "u ?is *apt] %all also be entitl$ to educational assi/ance = ! application fee requir$ to apply to an approv$ program ( education at an in/itution ( high] le>n+4 7b7 ,am\nt ,! total am\nt ( educational assi/ance payable "u ?is *apt] to an individual = applications describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 is ! less] (-- 7#a7 ! total application fees *>g$ to ! individual by ! in/itutions ( high] le>n+2 or 7#b7 #gej4 7c7 ,*>ge aga9/ entitlem5t ,! numb] ( mon?s 7& any fraction !re(7 ( entitlem5t *>g$ an individual "u ?is *apt] = an application describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all be det]m9$ at ! rate ( "o mon? = ea* am\nt t equals ! am\nt det]m9$ "u section #ccae;,a7c77#b7 ( ?is title4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #ccae;,a ! foll[+ new item3 #ccae;,b4 ,co/s ( apply+ to in/itution ( high] le>n+4 4 #cad4 ,grant program to e/abli%1 ma9ta91 & improve vet]an /ud5t c5t]s ,title ,,viii ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife is am5d$ by /rik+ "p ,t 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafat7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,t ,grants = ,vet]an ,/ud5t ,c5t]s #hgc4 ,grants = ,vet]an ,/ud5t ,c5t]s 7a7 ,grants au?oriz$ ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u subsection 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to in/itutions ( high] education or consortia ( in/itutions ( high] education to assi/ 9 ! e/abli%m5t1 ma9t5ance1 improvem5t1 & op]ation ( ,vet]an ,/ud5t ,c5t]s4 ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d n m ?an #cj grants "u ?is subsection4 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,application ,an in/itution or consortium seek+ a grant "u subsection 7a7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant "u subsection 7a7 to an in/itution or a consortium if ! in/itution or consortium meets ea* ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,a7 ,! in/itution or consortium enrolls 9 und]graduate or graduate c\rses-- 7i7 a significant numb] ( vet]an /ud5ts1 memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces s]v+ on active duty1 & memb]s ( a res]ve compon5t ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces2 or 7ii7 a significant p]c5tage ( vet]an /ud5ts1 z measur$ by comp>+ ! ov]all enrollm5t ( ! in/itution or consortium to ! numb]1 = ! mo/ rec5t academic ye> = :i* data are available1 ( vet]an /ud5ts1 memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces s]v+ on active duty1 & memb]s ( a res]ve compon5t ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces :o are enroll$ 9 und]graduate or graduate c\rses at ! in/itution or consortium4 7,b7 ,! in/itution or consortium pres5ts a su/a9ability plan to demon/rate t its ,vet]an ,/ud5t ,c5t] w be ma9ta9$ & w cont9ue to op]ate aft] ! grant p]iod ( ! grant receiv$ "u subsection 7a7 has end$4 7#c7 ,additional crit]ia ,9 aw>d+ grants "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all consid] in/itutions or consortia repres5t+ a broad spectrum ( sectors & sizes1 includ+ in/itutions or consortia f urban1 suburban1 & rural regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 may provide consid]ation to in/itutions or consortia t meet "o or m ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7i7 ,! in/itution or consortium is locat$ 9 a region or community t has a significant population ( vet]ans4 7ii7 ,! in/itution or consortium c>ries out programs or activities t assi/ vet]ans 9 ! local community & ! sp\ses ( vet]an /ud5ts4 7iii7 ,! in/itution or consortium p>tn]s 9 its vet]an-specific programm+ ) nonpr(it vet]an s]vice organizations1 local work=ce developm5t organizations1 or in/itutions ( high] education4 7iv7 ,! in/itution or consortium commits to hir+ a /aff at ! ,vet]an ,/ud5t ,c5t] t includes vet]ans 7includ+ vet]an /ud5t volunte]s & vet]an /ud5ts p>ticipat+ 9 a ,f$]al "w-/udy program "u "p ,c ( title ,,iv1 a "w-/udy program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 or a ,/ate "w-/udy program74 7v7 ,! in/itution or consortium commits to us+ a portion ( ! grant receiv$ "u ?is section to develop an e>ly-w>n+ vet]an /ud5t ret5tion program c>ri$ out by ! ,vet]an ,/ud5t ,c5t]4 7vi7 ,! in/itution or consortium commits to provid+ m5tal heal? c\nsel+ to its vet]an /ud5ts & _! sp\ses4 7c7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an in/itution or consortium t is aw>d$ a grant "u subsection 7a7 %all use su* grant to e/abli%1 ma9ta91 improve1 or op]ate a ,vet]an ,/ud5t ,c5t]4 7#b7 ,o!r all[able uses ,an in/itution or consortium receiv+ a grant "u subsection 7a7 may use a portion ( su* funds to c>ry out supportive in/ruction s]vices = /ud5t vet]ans1 includ+-- 7,a7 assi/ance ) special admissions & transf] ( cr$it f previ\s po/second>y education or exp]i5ce2 & 7,b7 any o!r support s]vices ! in/itution or consortium det]m9es to be necess>y to ensure ! success ( vet]ans on campus 9 a*iev+ education & c>e] goals4 7d7 ,am\nts aw>d$ 7#a7 ,duration ,ea* grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be = a #d-ye> p]iod4 7#b7 ,total am\nt ( grant & s*$ule ,ea* grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7a7 may n exce$ a total ( #ejj1jjj4 ,! ,secret>y %all disburse to an in/itution or consortium ! am\nts aw>d$ "u ! grant 9 su* am\nts & at su* times dur+ ! grant p]iod z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7e7 ,report ,f ! am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section1 & n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ grant is aw>d$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( grants aw>d$2 7#b7 ! in/itutions ( high] education & consortia t h receiv$ grants2 7#c7 ) respect to ea* su* in/itution ( high] education & consortium-- 7,a7 ! am\nts aw>d$2 7,b7 h[ su* in/itution or consortium us$ su* am\nts2 7,c7 a description ( ! /ud5ts to :om s]vices 7 (f]$ z a result ( ! aw>d2 & 7,d7 data enum]at+ :e!r ! use ( ! am\nts aw>d$ help$ vet]an /ud5ts at ! in/itution or consortium t[>d completion ( a degree1 c]tificate1 or cr$5tial2 7#d7 be/ practices = vet]an /ud5t success1 id5tifi$ by review+ data provid$ by in/itutions & consortia t receiv$ a grant "u ?is section2 & 7#e7 a det]m9ation by ! ,secret>y ) respect to :e!r ! grant program "u ?is section %\ld be ext5d$ or exp&$4 7f7 ,t]m9ation ,! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #d ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ grant is aw>d$ "u subsection 7a74 7g7 ,dep>tm5t ( education be/ practices website ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u subsection 7i7 & n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ grant is aw>d$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all develop & implem5t a website = vet]an /ud5t s]vices at in/itutions ( high] education1 :i* details be/ practices = s]v+ vet]an /ud5ts at in/itutions ( high] education4 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja4 7#b7 ,vet]an ,/ud5t ,c5t] ,! t]m ,vet]an ,/ud5t ,c5t] means a d$icat$ space on a campus ( an in/itution ( high] education t provides /ud5ts :o are vet]ans or memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces ) ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a l\nge or meet+ space = su* vet]an /ud5ts1 _! sp\ses or p>tn]s1 & vet]ans 9 ! community4 7,b7 ,a c5traliz$ (fice = vet]an s]vices t-- 7i7 is a s+le po9t ( contact to coord9ate compreh5sive support s]vices = vet]an /ud5ts2 7ii7 is /aff$ by tra9$ employees & volunte]s1 :i* includes vet]ans & at lea/ "o full-"t employee or volunte] :o is tra9$ z a vet]ans' b5efits c\nselor2 7iii7 provides vet]an /ud5ts ) assi/ance relat+ to-- 7,i7 transition+ f ! milit>y to /ud5t life2 7,,ii7 transition+ f ! milit>y to ! civilian work=ce2 7,,iii7 network+ ) o!r vet]an /ud5ts & vet]ans 9 ! community2 7,,iv7 und]/&+ & obta9+ b5efits provid$ by ! in/itution ( high] education1 ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 & ,/ate = :i* su* /ud5ts may be eligible2 7,v7 und]/&+ h[ to succe$ 9 ! in/itution ( high] education1 includ+ by und]/&+ academic policies1 ! c\rse selection process1 & in/itutional policies & practices relat$ to ! transf] ( academic cr$its2 & 7,,vi7 und]/&+ _! disability-relat$ rights & protections "u ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 & section #ejd ( ! ,rehabilitation ,act ( #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid72 & 7iv7 provides compreh5sive academic & tutor+ s]vices = vet]an /ud5ts1 includ+ pe]-to-pe] tutor+ & academic m5tor%ip4 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is "p su* sums z may be necess>y = fiscal ye> #bjaf & ea* ( ! #c succe$+ fiscal ye>s4 4 #cae4 ,cont9uation ( aw>ds ,an in/itution ( high] education t receiv$ a grant "u section #hgc ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafat7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 z su* section #hgc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aafat7 0 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all cont9ue to receive funds 9 accordance ) ! t]ms & conditions ( su* grant4 #caf4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs grants to educational in/itutions = provision ( *ild c>e s]vices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #cf ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #cfii4 ,grants to educational in/itutions = provision ( *ild c>e s]vices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make a grant to an eligible educational in/itution = ! purpose ( provid+ *ild c>e s]vices on ! campus ( ! educational in/itution to /ud5ts enroll$ 9 c\rses ( education (f]$ by ! educational in/itution4 7b7 ,eligible educational in/itution ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an educational in/itution %all-- 7#a7 (f] a c\rse ( education t is approv$ z provid$ 9 ?is *apt] & *apt]s #cd & #ce ( ?is title by ! ,/ate approv+ ag5cy :]e ! educational in/itution is locat$2 & 7#b7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application conta9+ su* in=mation & assurances z ! ,secret>y may require4 7c7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,an educational in/itution t receives a grant "u ?is section %all use ! grant to-- 7,a7 e/abli% or exp& a *ild c>e c5t] on ! campus ( ! educational in/itution2 or 7,b7 pay ! co/s ( provid+ *ild c>e s]vices to /ud5ts enroll$ 9 c\rses ( education (f]$ by ! educational in/itution at a *ild c>e c5t] locat$ on ! campus ( ! educational in/itution4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y %all require1 z a condition ( a grant "u ?is section1 t ! educational in/itution t receives ! grant provides at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ! new *ild c>e s]vices fund$ by ! grant to /ud5ts :o are vet]ans4 7d7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may n make m ?an #ej grants "u ?is section = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$ by ins]t+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to sub*apt] ,,ii ! foll[+ new item3 #cfii4 ,grants to educational in/itutions = provision ( *ild c>e s]vices4 4 #cag4 ,pilot program to provide educational assi/ance to physician assi/ants to be employ$ at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all c>ry out a pilot program to be kn[n z ! ,gr[ ,our ,own ,directive or ,g4,o4,o4,d4 pilot program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! pilot program7 to provide educational assi/ance to c]ta9 =m] memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces = education & tra9+ z physician assi/ants ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 7#b7 ,in=mation on pilot program ,! ,secret>y %all provide in=mation on ! pilot program to eligible individuals "u subsection 7b71 includ+ in=mation on application requirem5ts & a li/ ( entities ) :i* ! ,secret>y has p>tn]$ "u subsection 7g74 7b7 ,eligible individuals ,an individual is eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program if ! individual-- 7#a7 has m$ical or milit>y heal? exp]i5ce ga9$ :ile s]v+ z a memb] ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces2 7#b7 has receiv$ a c]tificate1 associate degree1 baccalaureate degree1 ma/]'s degree1 or po/baccalaureate tra9+ 9 a sci5ce relat+ to heal? c>e2 7#c7 has p>ticipat$ 9 ! deliv]y ( heal? c>e s]vices or relat$ m$ical s]vices1 includ+ p>ticipation 9 milit>y tra9+ relat+ to ! id5tification1 evaluation1 treatm5t1 & prev5tion ( diseases & disord]s2 & 7#d7 does n h a degree ( doctor ( m$ic9e1 doctor ( o/eopa?y1 or doctor ( d5ti/ry4 7c7 ,duration ,! pilot program %all be c>ri$ out dur+ ! five-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7d7 ,selection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select n less ?an #bej eligible individuals "u subsection 7b7 to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,priority = selection ,9 select+ individuals to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to ! foll[+ individuals3 7,a7 ,individuals :o p>ticipat$ 9 ! ,int]m$iate ,c>e ,te*nician ,pilot ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t t 0 c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y betwe5 ,janu>y #bjaa & ,febru>y #bjae4 7,b7 ,individuals :o agree to be employ$ z a physician assi/ant = ! ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration at a m$ical facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t locat$ 9 a community t-- 7i7 is designat$ z a m$ically und]s]v$ population "u section #ccj7;b77#c77;,a7 ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b7b77#c77;,a772 & 7ii7 is 9 a ,/ate ) a p] capita population ( vet]ans ( m ?an #i p]c5t accord+ to ! ,national ,c5t] = ,vet]ans ,analysis & ,/ati/ics & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,c5sus ,bureau4 7e7 ,educational assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all provide educational assi/ance to individuals p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( s*ol>%ips1 to cov] ! co/s to su* individuals ( obta9+ a ma/]'s degree 9 physician assi/ant /udies or a simil> ma/]'s degree4 7#b7 ,use ( exi/+ programs ,9 provid+ educational assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all use ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,heal? ,pr(essionals ,educational ,assi/ance ,program "u *apt] #gf ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & su* o!r educational assi/ance programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,use ( s*ol>%ips ,! ,secret>y %all provide n less ?an #ce s*ol>%ips "u ! pilot program to individuals p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program dur+ ea* ye> 9 :i* ! pilot program is c>ri$ out4 7f7 ,p]iod ( obligat$ s]vice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ea* individual p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program 9 :i* su* individual agrees to be employ$ z a physician assi/ant = ! ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration = a p]iod ( obligat$ s]vice specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,p]iod specifi$ ,) respect to ea* individual p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program1 ! p]iod ( obligat$ s]vice specifi$ 9 ?is p>agraph = ! individual is-- 7,a7 if ! individual is p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program ?r\gh a program describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#b7 t specifies a p]iod ( obligat$ s]vice1 ! p]iod specifi$ ) respect to su* program2 or 7,b7 if ! individual is p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program o!r ?an ?r\gh a program describ$ 9 su* subsection1 or if su* program does n specify a p]iod ( obligat$ s]vice1 a p]iod ( ?ree ye>s or su* o!r p]iod z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate = purposes ( ! pilot program4 7g7 ,brea* 7#a7 ,liability ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 an individual :o p>ticipates 9 ! pilot program & fails to satisfy ! p]iod ( obligat$ s]vice "u subsection 7f7 %all be liable to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 9 lieu ( su* obligat$ s]vice1 = ! am\nt t has be5 paid or is payable to or on behalf ( ! individual "u ! pilot program1 r$uc$ by ! proportion t ! numb] ( days s]v$ = completion ( ! p]iod ( obligat$ s]vice be>s to ! total numb] ( days 9 ! p]iod ( obligat$ s]vice ( su* individual4 7#b7 ,exception ,if an individual is p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program ?r\gh a program describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#b7 t specifies a p]iod ( obligat$ s]vice1 ! liability ( ! individual = fail+ to satisfy ! p]iod ( obligat$ s]vice "u subsection 7f7 %all be det]m9$ z specifi$ ) respect to su* program4 7h7 ,m5tors ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t a physician assi/ant m5tor or m5tors are available = individuals p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program at ea* facility ( ! ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration at :i* a p>ticipant 9 ! pilot program is employ$4 7i7 ,p>tn]%ips ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to p>tn] ) ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,n less ?an #ae in/itutions ( high] education t-- 7,a7 (f] a ma/]'s degree program 9 physician assi/ant /udies or a simil> area ( /udy t is accr$it$ by ! ,accr$itation ,review ,commission on ,education = ! ,physician ,assi/ant2 & 7,b7 agree-- 7i7 to gu>antee seats 9 su* ma/]'s degree program = individuals p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program :o meet ! entrance requirem5ts = su* ma/]'s degree program2 & 7ii7 to provide individuals p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program ) in=mation on admissions crit]ia & ! admissions process4 7#b7 ,o!r in/itutions ( high] education t (f] programs 9 physician assi/ant /udies or o!r simil> areas ( /udies t are accr$it$ by ! ,accr$itation ,review ,commission on ,education = ! ,physician ,assi/ant4 7#c7 ,! ,transition ,assi/ance ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7#d7 ,! ,vet]ans' ,employm5t & ,tra9+ ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 7#e7 ,programs c>ri$ out "u *apt] #da ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ! purpose ( m>ket+ & adv]tis+ ! pilot program to vet]ans & memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces :o may be int]e/$ 9 ! pilot program4 7j7 ,adm9i/ration ( pilot program ,= purposes ( c>ry+ out ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all appo9t or select )9 ! ,(fice ( ,physician ,assi/ant ,s]vices ( ! ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a ,deputy ,director = ,education & ,c>e] ,developm5t ( ,physician ,assi/ants :o-- 7,a7 is a physician assi/ant1 a vet]an1 & employ$ by ! ,dep>tm5t z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7,b7 is responsible =-- 7i7 ov]see+ ! pilot program2 7ii7 recruit+ c&idates to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program2 7iii7 coord9at+ ) individuals p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program & assi/+ ^? individuals 9 apply+ & be+ admitt$ to a ma/]'s degree program "u ! pilot program2 & 7iv7 provid+ in=mation to eligible individuals "u subsection 7b7 ) respect to ! pilot program2 & 7,c7 may be employ$ 9 ! field at a m$ical c5t] ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,a ,deputy ,director ( ,recruitm5t & ,ret5tion :o-- 7,a7 is a physician assi/ant1 a vet]an1 & employ$ by ! ,dep>tm5t z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7,b7 is responsible =-- 7i7 id5tify+ & coord9at+ ! ne$s ( ! pilot program & assi/ ! ,secret>y 9 provid+ m5tors "u subsection 7h7 to p>ticipants 9 ! pilot program2 & 7ii7 coord9at+ ! /aff ( facilities ( ! ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration ) respect to id5tify+ employm5t positions & m5tors "u subsection 7h7 = p>ticipants 9 ! pilot program2 & 7,c7 may be employ$ 9 ! field at a m$ical c5t] ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#c7 ,a recruit] :o-- 7,a7 reports directly to ! ,deputy ,director ( ,recruitm5t & ,ret5tion2 & 7,b7 works ) ! ,work=ce ,managem5t & ,consult+ ,(fice & ! ,heal?c>e ,tal5t ,managem5t ,(fice ( ! ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration to develop & implem5t national recruit+ /rategic plans = ! recruitm5t & ret5tion ( physician assi/ants )9 ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#d7 ,an adm9i/rative assi/ant1 comp5sat$ at a rate n less ?an level ,,gs-#f ( ! ,g5]al ,s*$ule1 or equival5t1 :o assi/s ) adm9i/rative duties relat+ to ! pilot program 9 ! ,(fice ( ,physician ,assi/ant ,s]vices & su* o!r duties z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to ensure t ! ,(fice runs effectively & effici5tly4 7k7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 9 collaboration ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 %all submit to ,congress a report on ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,! report requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! pilot program is effective 9 improv+ ! ability ( eligible individuals "u subsection 7b7 to become physician assi/ants4 7,b7 ,an exam9ation ( :e!r ! pilot program is a*iev+ ! goals (-- 7i7 enabl+ individuals to build on m$ical skills ga9$ z memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces by ent]+ into ! physician assi/ant work=ce ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7ii7 help+ to meet ! %ortage ( physician assi/ants employ$ by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,c7 ,an id5tification ( su* modifications to ! pilot program z ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices consid] necess>y to meet ! goals describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,an assessm5t ( :e!r ! pilot program c\ld s]ve z a model = o!r programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t to assi/ individuals 9 obta9+ c]tification & employm5t 9 o!r heal? c>e fields4 7l7 ,s\rce ( am\nts ,n less ?an #h1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nt necess>y to c>ry out ! pilot program %all be d]iv$ f am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cah4 ,e/abli%m5t ( /&>ds = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs = us+ educational assi/ance programs to educate & hire physician assi/ants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all e/abli% /&>ds describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 to improve ! use by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,heal? ,pr(essionals ,educational ,assi/ance ,program "u *apt] #gf ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & o!r educational assi/ance programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ ! pilot program "u section #b1 to educate & hire physician assi/ants ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,/&>ds ,! /&>ds describ$ 9 ?is subsection are ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,hold+ directors ( m$ical c5t]s ( ! ,dep>tm5t acc\ntable = failure to use ! educational assi/ance programs describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 & o!r inc5tives-- 7,a7 to advance employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 _! education z physician assi/ants2 & 7,b7 to improve recruitm5t & ret5tion ( physician assi/ants4 7#b7 ,ensur+ t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,education ,debt ,r$uction ,program "u sub*apt] ,,vii ( *apt] #gf ( su* title is available = p>ticipants 9 ! pilot program "u section #b to fill vacant physician assi/ant positions at ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 includ+ 9 all vacancy ann\ncem5ts = physician assi/ant positions ! availability ( ! ,education ,debt ,r$uction ,program2 & 7,b7 in=m+ applicants to physician assi/ant positions ( _! eligibility = ! ,education ,debt ,r$uction ,program4 7#c7 ,monitor+ compliance ) ! application process = educational assi/ance programs describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 to ensure t su* programs are be+ fully utiliz$ to c>ry out ?is section4 7#d7 ,creat+ programs1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,employee ,inc5tive ,s*ol>%ip ,program "u sub*apt] ,,vi ( *apt] #gf ( su* title1 to enc\rage employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t to apply to accr$it$ physician assi/ant programs4 7c7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe su* regulations z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate to c>ry out ?is section4 #cai4 ,e/abli%m5t ( pay grades = physician assi/ants ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & requirem5t to provide competitive pay 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( pay grades ,section #gdjd7;b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,,physician ,,assi/ant ,,s*$ule ,physician ,assi/ant ,,iv4 ,physician ,assi/ant ,,iii4 ,physician ,assi/ant ,,ii4 ,physician ,assi/ant ,i4 4 7b7 ,competitive pay ,section #gdea7;a77#b7 ( su* title is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph 7,b73 7,b7 ,physician assi/ant4 2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & regi/]$ nurse & ins]t+ regi/]$ nurse1 & physician assi/ant4 7c7 ,national /rategic plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all implem5t a national /rategic plan = ! ret5tion & recruitm5t ( physician assi/ants ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs t includes ! e/abli%m5t & adoption ( /&>ds = ! provision ( competitive pay to physician assi/ants ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 comp>ison to ! pay ( physician assi/ants 9 ! private sector4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! implem5tation ( ! national /rategic plan "u p>agraph 7#a74 ,c ,eligibility #cba4 ,consid]ation ( eligibility = po/-#i_/aa educational assi/ance = c]ta9 "t on active duty 9 res]ve compon5ts ( arm$ =ces 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ccja7a77;,b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #abcjb1 or #abcjd & ins]t+ #abcja7;h71 #abcjb1 #abcjd1 #abcjd;a1 or #abcjd;b4 7b7 ,effective date & applicability ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 take effect on ! date t is "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 apply ) respect to assi/ance provid$ "u *apt] #cc ( su* title on & aft] ! date t is "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#c7 apply ) respect to any memb] ( a res]ve compon5t ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces :o s]ves or has s]v$ on active duty "u section #abcja7;h71 #abcjd;a1 or #abcjd;b ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 be=e1 on1 or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cbb4 ,cl>ification ( eligibility = ,m>9e ,gunn]y ,s]geant ,john ,david ,fry ,s*ol>%ip 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,section #gja7;d7 ( ! ,vet]ans ,access1 ,*oice1 & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-adf2 #abh ,/at4 #agif2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaa note7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to a qu>t]1 seme/]1 or t]m1 z applicable1 comm5c+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjae4 7#b7 ,dea?s t occurr$ betwe5 ,septemb] #aa1 #bjja1 & ,decemb] #ca1 #bjje ,= purposes ( section #ccaa7;f77#b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 any memb] ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces :o di$ dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,septemb] #aa1 #bjja1 & end+ on ,decemb] #ca1 #bjje1 is deem$ to h di$ on ,janu>y #a1 #bjjf4 4 7b7 ,election on receipt ( c]ta9 b5efits ,section #ccaa7;f7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ,a surviv+ sp\se & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 a surviv+ sp\se2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph 7#d73 7#d7 ,exception = c]ta9 elections 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an election made "u p>agraph 7#c7 by a sp\se describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 may n be treat$ z irrevocable if su* election occurr$ be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,eligible surviv+ sp\se ,a sp\se describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph is an individual-- 7i7 :o is entitl$ to assi/ance "u subsection 7a7 pursuant to p>agraph 7#i7 ( subsection 7b72 & 7ii7 :o 0 ! sp\se ( a memb] ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces :o di$ dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,septemb] #aa1 #bjja1 & end+ on ,decemb] #ca1 #bjje4 4 7c7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,p>agraph 7#e7 ( subsection 7f7 ( section #ccaa ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z r$esignat$ by subsection 7b77#b71 is am5d$ by /rik+ t p>agraph & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#i7 ( subsection 7b74 7d7 ,yell[ ,ribbon ,g4,i4 ,education ,enhancem5t ,program ,section #ccag7;a7 ( su* title is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( section #ccaa7;b7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#i7 ( section #ccaa7;b7 ( ?is title4 #cbc4 ,consid]ation ( eligibility = ,po/-#i_/aa ,educational ,assi/ance = c]ta9 "t on active duty 9 res]ve compon5ts ( ,arm$ ,=ces 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ccja7a77;,b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #abcjb1 or #abcjd & ins]t+ #abcja7;h71 #abcjb1 #abcjd1 #abcjd;a1 or #abcjd;b4 7b7 ,effective date & applicability ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 take effect on ! date t is "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 apply ) respect to assi/ance provid$ "u *apt] #cc ( su* title on & aft] ! date t is "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#c7 apply ) respect to any memb] ( a res]ve compon5t ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces :o s]ves or has s]v$ on active duty "u section #abcja7;h71 #abcjd;a1 or #abcjd;b ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 be=e1 on1 or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cbd4 ,eligibility = ,po/-#i_/aa ,educational ,assi/ance = c]ta9 memb]s ( res]ve compon5ts ( ,arm$ ,=ces :o lo/ entitlem5t to educational assi/ance "u ,res]ve ,educational ,assi/ance ,program 7a7 ,election ,section #afafg ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,eligibility = ,po/-#i_/aa ,educational ,assi/ance ,a memb] :o loses eligibility = b5efits "u ?is *apt] pursuant to subsection 7b7 %all be all[$ to elect 79 su* =m & mann] z ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs may prescribe7 to h su* s]vice previ\sly cr$it$ t[>d ?is *apt] cr$it$ t[>ds e/abli%+ eligibility = educational assi/ance "u *apt] #cc ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 not)/&+ ! provisions ( section #afafc7;e7 ( ?is title or section #ccbb7;h77#a7 ( title #ch4 4 7b7 ,qualification ( s]vice ,section #ccja7a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be con/ru$ to include1 9 ! case ( a memb] ( a res]ve compon5t ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces :o1 be=e ,novemb] #be1 #bjae1 e/abli%$ eligibility = educational assi/ance "u *apt] #afjg ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 pursuant to section #afafc7;a77#a7 ( su* title1 b lo/ eligibility = su* educational assi/ance pursuant to section #afafg7;b7 ( su* title1 s]vice on active duty 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( su* title7 t satisfies ! requirem5ts ( section #afafc7;a77#a7 ( su* title4 7c7 ,entitlem5t ,section #ccaa7;b77#h7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be con/ru$ to include an individual :o1 be=e ,novemb] #be1 #bjae1 e/abli%$ eligibility = educational assi/ance "u *apt] #afjg ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 pursuant to section #afafc7;b7 ( su* title1 b lo/ su* eligibility pursuant to section #afafg7;b7 ( su* title4 7d7 ,duration ,not)/&+ section #ccab ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 an individual :o e/abli%es eligibility = educational assi/ance "u *apt] #cc ( su* title by cr$it+ t[>ds su* *apt] s]vice previ\sly cr$it$ t[>ds *apt] #afjg ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is only entitl$ to a numb] ( mon?s ( educational assi/ance "u section #ccac ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 equal to ! numb] ( mon?s ( entitlem5t rema9+ "u *apt] #afjg ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 at ! "t ( conv]sion to *apt] #cc ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,,iv ,disability ,comp5sation & ,p5sion #dja4 ,appeals re=m 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #aja ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#cd7 ,! t]m ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction means ! activity :i* ent]$ ! orig9al det]m9ation ) reg>d to a claim = b5efits "u ?is title4 7#ce7 ,! t]m relevant evid5ce means evid5ce t t5ds to prove or disprove a matt] 9 issue4 4 7b7 ,notice ( supplem5tal claims ,section #eajc ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b77i7 by /rik+ 1 a claim = reop5+ a prior decision on a claim1 or a claim = an increase 9 b5efits2 & ins]t+ or a supplem5tal claim22 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all require notice to be s5t = a supplem5tal claim t is fil$ )9 ! timeframe set =? 9 subsections 7a77#b77;,b7 & 7a77#b77;,d7 ( section #eaaj ( ?is title4 4 7c7 ,disall[$ claims ,subsection 7f7 ( section #eajc;,a ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7f7 ,rule ) respect to disall[$ claims ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require ! ,secret>y to readjudicate a claim t has be5 disall[$ except :5 new & relevant evid5ce is pres5t$ or secur$1 z describ$ 9 section #eajh ( ?is title4 4 7d7 ,duty ,to assi/ ,*apt] #ea ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ ! foll[+ new sections3 #eajc;,b4 ,applicability ( duty to assi/ 7a7 ,! ,secret>y's duty to assi/ "u section #eajc;,a ( ?is title %all apply only to a claim1 or supplem5tal claim1 = a b5efit "u a law adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y until ! "t t a claimant is provid$ notice ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction's decision ) respect to su* claim1 or supplem5tal claim1 "u section #eajd ( ?is title4 7b7 ,! ,secret>y's duty to assi/ "u section #eajc;,a ( ?is title %all n apply to high]-level review by ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction1 pursuant to section #eajd;,b ( ?is title1 or to review on appeal by ! ,bo>d ( ,vet]ans' ,appeals4 7c7 ,correction ( duty ,to assi/ errors 7#a7 ,high]-level review ,if1 dur+ review ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction's decision "u section #eajd;,b ( ?is title1 ! high]-level review] id5tifies an error on ! "p ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction to satisfy its duties "u section #eajc;,a ( ?is title1 & t error occurr$ prior to ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction's decision be+ review$1 unless ! claim c be grant$ 9 full1 ! high]-level review] %all return ! claim = correction ( su* error & readjudication4 7#b7 ,bo>d ( ,vet]ans' ,appeals ,if ! ,bo>d1 dur+ review on appeal ( an ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction decision1 id5tifies an error on ! "p ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction to satisfy its duties "u section #eajc;,a ( ?is title1 & t error occurr$ prior to ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction decision on appeal1 unless ! claim c be grant$ 9 full1 ! ,bo>d %all rem& ! claim to ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction = correction ( su* error & readjudication4 ,rem& = correction ( su* error may include direct+ ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction to obta9 an advisory m$ical op9ion "u section #eaji ( ?is title4 #eajd;,a4 ,b9d+ nature ( favorable f9d+s ,any f9d+ favorable to ! claimant z describ$ 9 section #eajd7;b77#d7 ( ?is title %all be b9d+ on all subsequ5t adjudicators )9 ! dep>tm5t1 unless cle> & conv9c+ evid5ce is %[n to ! contr>y to rebut su* favorable f9d+4 #eajd;,b4 ,high]-level review by ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! claimant may reque/ a review ( ! decision ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction by a high]-level adjudicator )9 ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction4 7b7 ,"t & mann] ( reque/ ,a reque/ = high]-level review by ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction mu/ be 9 writ+ 9 ! =m prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y & made )9 "o ye> ( ! notice ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction's decision4 ,su* reque/ may specifically indicate :e!r su* review is reque/$ by a high]-level adjudicator at ! same (fice )9 ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction or by an adjudicator at a diff]5t (fice ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction4 7c7 ,decision ,notice ( a high]-level review decision "u ?is section %all be provid$ 9 writ+4 7d7 ,evid5ti>y record = review ,! evid5ti>y record be=e ! high]-level review] %all be limit$ to ! evid5ce ( record 9 ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction's decision be+ review$4 7e7 ,de novo review ,high]-level review "u ?is section %all be de novo4 4 7e7 ,d5ial ( b5efits s\ght ,section #eajd7;b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,9 any case :]e ! ,secret>y d5ies a b5efit s\ght1 ! notice requir$ by subsection 7a7 %all also include-- 7#a7 id5tification ( ! issues adjudicat$2 7#b7 a summ>y ( ! evid5ce consid]$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#c7 a summ>y ( ! applicable laws & regulations2 7#d7 id5tification ( f9d+s favorable to ! claimant2 7#e7 id5tification ( elem5ts n satisfi$ lead+ to ! d5ial2 7#f7 an explanation ( h[ to obta9 or access evid5ce us$ 9 mak+ ! decision2 & 7#g7 if applicable1 id5tification ( ! crit]ia t mu/ be satisfi$ to grant s]vice connection or ! next high] level ( comp5sation4 4 7f7 ,supplem5tal claims ,section #eajh ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #eajh4 ,supplem5tal claims ,if new & relevant evid5ce is pres5t$ or secur$ ) respect to a supplem5tal claim1 ! ,secret>y %all readjudicate ! claim tak+ into consid]ation any evid5ce add$ to ! record prior to ! =m] disposition ( ! claim4 4 7g7 ,section #eaji ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,! ,bo>d ( ,vet]ans' ,appeals may rem& a claim to direct ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction to obta9 an advisory m$ical op9ion "u ?is section to correct an error on ! "p ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction to satisfy its duties "u section #eajc;,a ( ?is title :5 su* error occurr$ prior to ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction's decision on appeal4 ,! ,bo>d's rem& in/ructions %all include ! que/ions to be pos$ to ! indep5d5t m$ical exp]t provid+ ! advisory m$ical op9ion4 4 7h7 ,effective dates ( aw>ds ,section #eaaj ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7a7 to read z foll[s3 7a7 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,unless specifically provid$ o!rwise 9 ?is *apt]1 ! effective date ( an aw>d bas$ on an initial claim1 or a supplem5tal claim1 ( comp5sation1 dep5d5cy & indemnity comp5sation1 or p5sion1 %all be fix$ 9 accordance ) ! facts f\nd1 b %all n be e>li] ?an ! date ( receipt ( application !re=4 7#b7 ,effect ( cont9u\s pursuit ( a claim on effective date ( aw>d ,= purposes ( apply+ ! effective date rules 9 ?is section1 ! date ( application %all be consid]$ ! date ( ! fil+ ( ! initial application = a b5efit provid$ t ! claim is cont9u\sly pursu$ by fil+ any ( ! foll[+ ei!r alone or 9 succession-- 7,a7 a reque/ = high]-level review "u section #eajd;,b ( ?is title )9 "o ye> ( an ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction decision2 7,b7 a supplem5tal claim "u section #eajh ( ?is title )9 "o ye> ( an ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction decision2 7,c7 a notice ( disagreem5t )9 "o ye> ( an ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction decision2 or 7,d7 a supplem5tal claim "u section #eajh ( ?is title )9 "o ye> ( a decision ( ! ,bo>d ( ,vet]ans' ,appeals4 7#c7 ,supplem5tal claims receiv$ m ?an "o ye> aft] an ag5cy ( orig9al jurisdiction decision or decision by ! ,bo>d ( ,vet]ans' ,appeals ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 = supplem5tal claims receiv$ m ?an "o ye> aft] an ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction decision or a decision by ! ,bo>d ( ,vet]ans' ,appeals1 ! effective date %all be fix$ 9 accordance ) ! facts f\nd1 b %all n be e>li] ?an ! date ( receipt ( ! supplem5tal claim4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7i7 by-- 7,a7 /rik+ reop5$ & replac+ x ) readjudicat$2 7,b7 /rik+ mat]ial & replac+ x ) relevant2 & 7,c7 /rik+ reop5+ & replac+ x ) readjudication4 7i7 ,comm5cem5t ( p]iod ( paym5t ,section #eaaa7;d77#a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ or reop5$ aw>d2 & replac+ x ) aw>d or aw>d bas$ on a supplem5tal claim24 7j7 ,recognition ( ag5ts & attorneys ,section #eijd ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a7 by /rik+ notice ( disagreem5t is fil$ & replac+ x ) claimant is provid$ notice ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction's initial decision "u section #eajd ( ?is title2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b7 by /rik+ notice ( disagreem5t is fil$ & replac+ x ) claimant is provid$ notice ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction's initial decision "u section #eajd ( ?is title4 7k7 ,reconsid]ation2 correction ( obvi\s errors ,section #gajc7;b77#a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ he>d & replac+ x ) decid$2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ he>d & replac+ x ) decid$4 7l7 ,prohibition on readjudication ( disall[$ claims by ,bo>d ,section #gajd7;b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ reop5$ & replac+ x ) readjudicat$4 7m7 ,appellate review =ms ,section #gaje ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! fir/ s5t5ce & replac+ x ) ,appellate review w be initiat$ by ! fil+ ( a notice ( disagreem5t 9 ! =m prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y42 & 7,b7 by /rik+ he>+ &2 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7b7 to read z foll[s3 7b7 7#a7 ,except 9 ! case ( simultane\sly conte/$ claims1 notice ( disagreem5t %all be fil$ )9 "o ye> f ! date ( ! mail+ ( notice ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction's decision "u section #eajd1 #eajd;,b1 or #eajh4 ,a notice ( disagreem5t po/m>k$ be=e ! expiration ( ! "o-ye> p]iod w be accept$ z timely fil$4 ,a "q z to timel9ess or adequacy ( ! notice ( disagreem5t %all be decid$ by ! ,bo>d4 7#b7 ,notices ( disagreem5t mu/ be 9 writ+1 mu/ set out specific allegations ( error ( fact or law1 & may be fil$ by ! claimant1 ! claimant's legal gu>dian1 or su* accr$it$ repres5tative1 attorney1 or au?oriz$ ag5t z may be select$ by ! claimant or legal gu>dian4 ,n m ?an "o recogniz$ organization1 attorney1 or ag5t w be recogniz$ at any "o "t 9 ! prosecution ( a claim4 ,notices ( disagreem5t mu/ be fil$ ) ! ,bo>d4 7#c7 ,! notice ( disagreem5t %all indicate :e!r ! claimant reque/s a he>+ be=e ! ,bo>d1 reque/s an opportunity to submit additional evid5ce )\t a ,bo>d he>+1 or reque/s review by ! ,bo>d )\t a he>+ or submission ( additional evid5ce4 ,if ! claimant does n expressly reque/ a ,bo>d he>+ 9 ! notice ( disagreem5t1 no ,bo>d he>+ w be held4 2 7#c7 by am5d+ subsection 7c7 to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,if no notice ( disagreem5t is fil$ 9 accordance ) ?is *apt] )9 ! prescrib$ p]iod1 ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction's action or decision %all become f9al & ! claim w n !reaft] be readjudicat$ or all[$1 except z may o!rwise be provid$ by section #eajd;,b or #eajh ( ?is title or regulations n inconsi/5t ) ?is title4 2 7#d7 by /rik+ subsections 7d77#a7 ?r\gh 7d77#e72 7#e7 by add+ a new subsection 7d7 to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,! ,bo>d ( ,vet]ans' ,appeals may dismiss any appeal :i* fails to allege specific error ( fact or law 9 ! decision be+ appeal$4 2 & 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7e74 7n7 ,notice ( disagreem5t 9 simultane\sly conte/$ claims ,section #gaje;,a7b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,! sub/ance ( ! notice ( disagreem5t w be communicat$ to ! o!r p>ty or p>ties 9 int]e/ & a p]iod ( ?irty days w be all[$ = fil+ a brief or argum5t 9 response !reto4 ,su* notice %all be =w>d$ to ! la/ kn[n address ( record ( ! p>ties conc]n$1 & su* action %all con/itute suffici5t evid5ce ( notice4 4 7o7 ,adm9i/rative appeals ,/rike section #gajf ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7p7 ,appeals1 dockets2 he>+s ,section #gajg ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7a7 to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,! ,bo>d %all ma9ta9 two sep>ate dockets4 ,a non-he>+ option docket %all be ma9ta9$ = cases 9 :i* no ,bo>d he>+ is reque/$ & no additional evid5ce w be submitt$4 ,a sep>ate & di/9ct he>+ option docket %all be ma9ta9$ = cases 9 :i* a ,bo>d he>+ is reque/$ 9 ! notice ( disagreem5t or 9 :i* no ,bo>d he>+ is reque/$1 b ! appellant reque/s1 9 ! notice ( disagreem5t1 an opportunity to submit additional evid5ce4 ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 ea* case be=e ! ,bo>d w be decid$ 9 regul> ord] accord+ to its respective place on ! ,bo>d's non-he>+ option docket or ! he>+ option docket4 2 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7b7 to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,advancem5t on ! docket ,a case on ei!r ! ,bo>d's non-he>+ option docket or he>+ option docket1 may1 = cause %[n1 be advanc$ on motion = e>li] consid]ation & det]m9ation4 ,any su* motion %all set =? succ9ctly ! gr\nds ^u :i* ! motion is bas$4 ,su* a motion may be grant$ only-- 7#a7 if ! case involves int]pretation ( law ( g5]al application affect+ o!r claims2 7#b7 if ! appellant is s]i\sly ill or is "u sev]e f9ancial h>d%ip2 or 7#c7 = o!r suffici5t cause %[n4 2 7#c7 by am5d+ subsection 7c7 to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,mann] & s*$ul+ ( he>+s = cases on bo>d he>+ option docket 7#a7 ,= cases on ! ,bo>d he>+ option docket 9 :i* a he>+ is reque/$ 9 ! notice ( disagreem5t1 ! ,bo>d %all notify ! appellant :e!r a ,bo>d he>+ w be held-- 7,a7 at its pr9cipal location1 or 7,b7 by picture & voice transmission at a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t :]e ! ,secret>y has provid$ suitable facilities & equipm5t to conduct su* he>+s4 7#b7 7,a7 ,^u notification ( a ,bo>d he>+ at ! ,bo>d's pr9cipal location z describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 ( ?is section1 ! appellant may alt]natively reque/ a he>+ z describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 ( ?is section4 ,if s reque/$1 ! ,bo>d %all grant su* reque/4 7,b7 ,^u notification ( a ,bo>d he>+ by picture & voice transmission z describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 ( ?is section1 ! appellant may alt]natively reque/ a he>+ z describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 ( ?is section4 ,if s reque/$1 ! ,bo>d %all grant su* reque/4 2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 & r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7d74 7q7 ,indep5d5t m$ical op9ions ,/rike section #gaji ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7r7 ,submittal ( c]ta9 reque/s to ,bo>d ,section #gaaa7;e7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ m]its1 )\t ref]ral to any adjudicative or he>+ (ficial act+ on behalf ( ! ,secret>y4 & replac+ x ) m]its44 7s7 ,evid5ti>y record be=e ,bo>d ,*apt] #ga ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ ! foll[+ new section3 #gaac4 ,evid5ti>y record be=e ! ,bo>d 7a7 ,non-,he>+ option docket ,= cases 9 :i* a ,bo>d he>+ is n reque/$ 9 ! notice ( disagreem5t1 ! evid5ti>y record be=e ! ,bo>d %all be limit$ to ! evid5ce ( record at ! "t ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction decision on appeal4 7b7 ,he>+ option docket 7#a7 ,he>+ reque/$ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection1 = cases on ! he>+ option docket 9 :i* a he>+ is reque/$ 9 ! notice ( disagreem5t1 ! evid5ti>y record be=e ! ,bo>d %all be limit$ to ! evid5ce ( record at ! "t ( ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction decision on appeal4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,! evid5ti>y record be=e ! ,bo>d = cases on ! he>+ option docket 9 :i* a he>+ is reque/$1 %all include ea* ( ! foll[+1 :i* ! ,bo>d %all consid] 9 ! fir/ in/ance-- 7,a7 evid5ce submitt$ by ! appellant & 8 or h] repres5tative1 if any1 at ! ,bo>d he>+2 & 7,b7 evid5ce submitt$ by ! appellant & 8 or h] repres5tative1 if any1 )9 #ij days foll[+ ! ,bo>d he>+4 7#c7 ,he>+ n reque/$ 7,a7 ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph1 = cases on ! he>+ option docket 9 :i* a he>+ is n reque/$ 9 ! notice ( disagreem5t1 ! evid5ti>y record be=e ! ,bo>d %all be limit$ to ! evid5ce consid]$ by ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction 9 ! decision on appeal4 7,b7 ,! evid5ti>y record be=e ! ,bo>d = cases on ! he>+ option docket 9 :i* a he>+ is n reque/$1 %all include ea* ( ! foll[+1 :i* ! ,bo>d %all consid] 9 ! fir/ in/ance-- 7i7 evid5ce submitt$ by ! appellant & 8 or h] repres5tative1 if any1 ) ! notice ( disagreem5t2 & 7ii7 evid5ce submitt$ by ! appellant & 8 or h] repres5tative1 if any1 )9 #ij days foll[+ receipt ( ! notice ( disagreem5t4 4 7t7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! head+ ( section #gaje is am5d$ by /rik+ notice ( disagreem5t &4 7u7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,*apt] #ea ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #ea ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #eajc;,a ! foll[+ new item3 #eajc;,b4 ,applicability ( duty to assi/4 2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #eajd ! foll[+ new items3 #eajd;,a4 ,b9d+ nature ( favorable f9d+s4 #eajd;,b4 ,high]-level review by ! ,ag5cy ( ,orig9al ,jurisdiction4 2 & 7,c7 9 ! item relat+ to section #eajh1 by /rik+ ,reop5+ disall[$ claims4 & ins]t+ ,supplem5tal claims44 7#b7 ,*apt] #ga ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #ga ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #gajf2 7,b7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #gaji2 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #gaac4 ,! evid5ti>y record be=e ! ,bo>d4 2 & 7,d7 9 ! item relat+ to section #gaje1 by /rik+ notice ( disagreem5t &4 #djb4 ,treatm5t ( m$ical evid5ce provid$ by non-,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs m$ical pr(essionals 9 support ( claims = disability comp5sation 7a7 ,acceptance ( reports ( private physician exam9ations ,section #eabe ( su* title is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,= purposes & ins]t+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al4--2 7#b7 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7b7 ,suffici5tly complete def9$ ,= purposes ( a report describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! t]m suffici5tly complete means compet5t1 cr$ible1 probative1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z may be requir$ to make a decision on ! claim = :i* ! report is provid$4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to m$ical evid5ce submitt$ aft] ! date t is #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #djc4 ,report on progress ( ,acceptable ,cl9ical ,evid5ce initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! progress ( ! ,acceptable ,cl9ical ,evid5ce initiative ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 9 r$uc+ ! necessity = 9-p]son disability exam9ations & o!r ef=ts to comply ) ! provisions ( section #eabe ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #b4 7b7 ,cont5ts ( report ,! report requir$ by subsection 7a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! numb] ( claims eligible = ! ,acceptable ,cl9ical ,evid5ce initiative dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! comm5cem5t ( ! initiative & end+ on ! date ( ! submittal ( ! report1 disaggregat$ by fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,! total numb] ( claims eligible = ! ,acceptable ,cl9ical ,evid5ce initiative t requir$ a m$ical exam9] ( ! ,dep>tm5t to supplem5t ! evid5ce ) in=mation obta9$ dur+ a telephone int]view ) a claimant4 7#c7 ,in=mation on any o!r initiatives or ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t to fur!r enc\rage ! use ( private m$ical evid5ce & reliance ^u reports ( a m$ical exam9ation adm9i/]$ by a private physician if ! report is suffici5tly complete to be adequate = ! purposes ( adjudicat+ a claim4 7#d7 ,! anticipat$ impact on ! timel9e & accuracy ( a decision on a claim = b5efits "u *apt] #aa or #ae ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! ,secret>y 7 prohibit$ f reque/+ a m$ical exam9ation 9 ! case ( a claim 9 support ( :i* a claimant submits m$ical evid5ce & a m$ical op9ion provid$ by a private physician t is compet5t1 cr$ible1 probative1 & o!rwise adequate = ! purpose ( mak+ a decision on t claim4 7#e7 ,recomm5dations on h[ ! ,dep>tm5t c measure1 track1 & prev5t ! ord]+ ( unnecess>y m$ical exam9ations :5 ! provision by a claimant ( a m$ical exam9ation adm9i/]$ by a private physician 9 support ( a claim = b5efits "u *apt] #aa or #ae ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is adequate = ! purpose ( mak+ a decision on t claim4 #djd4 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an ,m>* #a ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all submit to ,congress a report t includes1 = ! cal5d> ye> prec$+ ! ye> 9 :i* ! report is submitt$1 ! foll[+ = ea* regional (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs3 7#a7 ,! numb] ( times a vet]an :o submitt$ private m$ical evid5ce 9 support ( a claim = comp5sation or p5sion "u ! laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y 0 s*$ul$ = an exam9ation p]=m$ by ,dep>tm5t p]sonnel because ! private m$ical evid5ce submitt$ 0 det]m9$ to be unacceptable4 7#b7 ,! mo/ common reasons :y private m$ical evid5ce submitt$ 9 support ( claims = b5efits "u ! laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y 0 det]m9$ to be unacceptable4 7#c7 ,! types ( disabilities = :i* claims = b5efits "u ! laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y 7 mo/ commonly d5i$ :5 private m$ical evid5ce 0 submitt$4 #dje4 ,bo>d ( ,vet]ans' ,appeals video he>+s ,section #gajg ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d71 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 7,a7 ,^u reque/ = a he>+1 ! ,bo>d %all det]m9e1 = purposes ( s*$ul+ ! he>+ = ! e>lie/ possible date1 :e!r a he>+ be=e ! ,bo>d w be held at its pr9cipal location or at a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t or o!r appropriate ,f$]al facility locat$ )9 ! area s]v$ by a regional (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 ,! ,bo>d %all also det]m9e :e!r to provide a he>+ ?r\gh ! use ( ! facilities & equipm5t describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#a7 or by ! appellant p]sonally appe>+ be=e a ,bo>d memb] or panel4 7,b7 ,! ,bo>d %all notify ! appellant ( ! det]m9ations ( ! location & type ( he>+ made "u subp>agraph 7,a74 ,^u notification1 ! appellant may reque/ a diff]5t location or type ( he>+ z describ$ 9 su* subp>agraph4 ,if s reque/$1 ! ,bo>d %all grant su* reque/ & ensure t ! he>+ is s*$ul$ at ! e>lie/ possible date )\t any undue delay or o!r prejudice to ! appellant4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,any he>+ provid$ ?r\gh ! use ( ! facilities & equipm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be conduct$ 9 ! same mann] z1 & %all be consid]$ ! equival5t (1 a p]sonal he>+4 4 #djf4 ,exp$it$ paym5t ( survivor's b5efits 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eaja7;a77#a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,a specific & ins]t+ 7,a7 ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 a specific2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,b7 7i7 ,! ,secret>y may pay b5efits "u *apt]s #ac & #ae & sections #bcjb1 #bcjg1 & #eaba ( ?is title to a survivor ( a vet]an :o has n fil$ a =mal claim if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! record conta9s suffici5t evid5ce to e/abli% ! entitlem5t ( ! survivor to su* b5efits4 7ii7 ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph & section #eaaj ( ?is title1 ! date on :i* a survivor ( a vet]an notifies ! ,secret>y ( ! dea? ( ! vet]an %all be treat$ z ! date ( ! receipt ( ! survivor's application = b5efits describ$ 9 clause 7i74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to claims = b5efits bas$ on a dea? occurr+ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #djg4 ,def9ition ( sp\se = purposes ( vet]an b5efits to reflect new ,/ate def9itions ( sp\se 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #aja ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ( ! opposite sex2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ca71 by /rik+ ( ! opposite sex :o is a wife or husb& & ins]t+ 9 a m>riage recogniz$ "u section #ajc ( ?is title4 7b7 ,det]m9ation ,subsection 7c7 ( section #ajc ( su* title is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 7#a7 ,= ! purposes ( all laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y %all recognize a m>riage bas$ on ! law ( ! ,/ate :]e ! m>riage occurr$4 ,9 ! case ( a m>riage t occurr$ outside a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y %all recognize ! m>riage if ! m>riage 0 lawful 9 ! place :]e x occurr$ & c\ld h be5 ent]$ into "u ! laws ( any ,/ate4 ,except 9 ! case ( a purport$ m>riage deem$ valid "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y may n recognize m ?an "o m>riage = any p]son at ! same "t4 7#b7 ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 t ! t]m 9 section #aja7bj7 ( ?is title1 except t su* t]m also includes ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 4 #djh4 ,concurr5t receipt ( bo? retir$ pay & vet]ans' disability comp5sation = milit>y retirees ) comp5sable s]vice-connect$ disabilities 7a7 ,inclusion ( ,retirees ,) ,s]vice-,connect$ ,disabilities ,rat$ ,less ,?an #ej ,p]c5t ,subsection 7a7 ( section #adad ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,comp5sation 9 ! subsection head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,subject & ins]t+ ,comp5sation4--,subject2 7#b7 by /rik+ qualify+ s]vice-connect$ disability & ins]t+ s]vice-connect$ disability2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b74 7b7 ,inclusion ( disability retirees ) less ?an #bj ye>s ( s]vice ,subsection 7b7 ( su* section is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ memb] retir$ & ins]t+ qualifi$ retiree :o is retir$2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,disability retirees ) less ?an #bj ye>s ( s]vice ,! retir$ pay ( a qualifi$ retiree :o is retir$ "u *apt] #fa ( ?is title ) few] ?an #bj ye>s ( cr$itable s]vice is subject to r$uction "u sections #ecjd & #ecje ( title #ch1 b only by ! am\nt 7if any7 by :i* ! am\nt ( ! memb]'s retir$ pay "u su* *apt] exce$s ! am\nt equal to #b p]c5t ( ! memb]'s ye>s ( cr$itable s]vice multipli$ by ! memb]'s retir$ pay base "u section #adjf7;b77#a7 or #adjg ( ?is title1 :i*ev] is applicable to ! memb]4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts reflect+ end ( ,concurr5t ,receipt phase-,9 p]iod ,su* section is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 z am5d$ by subsection 7a7 ( ?is section1 by /rik+ ! f9al s5t5ce2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 z subsections 7c7 & 7d71 respectively2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d74 7d7 ,cl]ical ,am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section head+ ,! head+ = su* section is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #adad4 ,memb]s eligible = retir$ pay :o are also eligible = vet]ans' disability comp5sation3 concurr5t paym5t ( retir$ pay & disability comp5sation 4 7#b7 ,table ( sections ,! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #ga ( su* title is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #adad4 ,memb]s eligible = retir$ pay :o are also eligible = vet]ans' disability comp5sation3 concurr5t paym5t ( retir$ pay & disability comp5sation4 4 7e7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t reflect+ subsection r$esignation ,section #adac;a7f7 ( su* title is am5d$ by /rik+ ,subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ,subsection 7c74 7f7 ,effective ,date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! fir/ day ( ! fir/ mon? beg9n+ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & %all apply to paym5ts = mon?s beg9n+ on or aft] t date4 #dji4 ,ext5sion ( c]ta9 au?orities ( ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs reg>d+ associations betwe5 diseases & exposure to diox9 & o!r *emical comp\nds 9 h]bicides 7a7 ,use ( in=mation ,to provide = presumption ( s]vice connection ,section #aaaf7;e7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjag4 7b7 ,agreem5t ) ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces ,section #c7;i7 ( ! ,ag5t ,orange ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-d2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #aaaf note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjag4 ,v ,h\s+ & ,homelessness #eja4 ,five-ye> ext5sion ( homeless vet]ans re9tegration programs ,section #bjba7;e77#a77;,f7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjae & ins]t+ #bjbj4 #ejb4 ,cl>ification ( eligibility = s]vices "u homeless vet]ans re9tegration programs ,subsection 7a7 ( section #bjba ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ re9tegration ( homeless vet]ans into ! labor =ce4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 re9tegration into ! labor =ce (-- 7#a7 homeless vet]ans2 7#b7 vet]ans p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs support$ h\s+ program = :i* r5tal assi/ance provid$ pursuant to section #h7o77#ai7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai772 & 7#c7 vet]ans :o are transition+ f be+ inc>c]at$4 4 #ejc4 ,special assi/ant = ,vet]ans ,affairs 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t 7a7 ,transf] ( position to ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ,section #d ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cecc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7h7 ,special assi/ant = vet]ans affairs 7#a7 ,position ,!re %all be 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y a ,special ,assi/ant = ,vet]ans ,affairs1 :o %all report directly to ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,appo9tm5t ,! ,special ,assi/ant = ,vet]ans ,affairs %all be appo9t$ bas$ solely on m]it & %all be cov]$ "u ! provisions ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 gov]n+ appo9tm5ts 9 ! competitive s]vice4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,! ,special ,assi/ant = ,vet]ans ,affairs %all be responsible =-- 7,a7 ensur+ vet]ans h fair access to h\s+ & homeless assi/ance "u ea* program ( ! ,dep>tm5t provid+ ei!r su* assi/ance2 7,b7 coord9at+ all programs & activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t relat+ to vet]ans2 7,c7 s]v+ z a liaison = ! ,dep>tm5t ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 includ+ e/abli%+ & ma9ta9+ relation%ips ) ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs2 7,d7 s]v+ z a liaison = ! ,dep>tm5t1 & e/abli%+ & ma9ta9+ relation%ips ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil on ,homelessness & (ficials ( ,/ate1 local1 regional1 & nongov]nm5tal organizations conc]n$ ) vet]ans2 7,e7 provid+ in=mation & advice reg>d+-- 7i7 sponsor+ h\s+ projects = vet]ans assi/$ "u programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t2 or 7ii7 assi/+ vet]ans 9 obta9+ h\s+ or homeless assi/ance "u programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,f7 coord9at+ ) ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t & ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 9 c>ry+ out section #c ( ! ,homes = ,h]oes ,act ( #bjae2 & 7,g7 c>ry+ out su* o!r duties z may be assign$ to ! ,special ,assi/ant by ! ,secret>y or by law4 4 7b7 ,transf] ( position 9 ,(fice ( ,deputy ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,special ,ne$s ,on ! date t ! initial ,special ,assi/ant = ,vet]ans ,affairs is appo9t$ pursuant to section #d7;h77#b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,act1 z add$ by subsection 7a7 ( ?is section1 ! position ( ,special ,assi/ant = ,vet]ans ,programs 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,deputy ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,special ,ne$s ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t %all be t]m9at$4 #ejd4 ,annual supplem5tal report on vet]ans homelessness 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t & ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil on ,homelessness1 %all submit annually to ! ,committees ( ! ,congress specifi$ 9 subsection 7b71 toge!r ) ! annual reports requir$ by su* ,secret>ies "u section #bjc7;c77#a7 ( ! ,mc,kinney-,v5to ,homeless ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacac7;c77#a771 a supplem5tal report t includes ! foll[+ in=mation ) respect to ! prec$+ ye>3 7#a7 ,! same in=mation1 = su* prec$+ ye>1 t 0 includ$ ) respect to #bjaj 9 ! report by ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t & ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs entitl$ ,vet]ans ,homelessness3 ,a ,supplem5tal ,report to ! #bjaj ,annual ,homeless ,assessm5t ,report to ,congress4 7#b7 ,in=mation reg>d+ ! activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t relat+ to vet]ans dur+ su* prec$+ ye>1 z foll[s3 7,a7 ,! numb] ( vet]ans provid$ assi/ance "u ! h\s+ *oice v\*] program = ,vet]ans ,affairs support$ h\s+ 7,,va%7 "u section #h7o77#ai7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai771 ! socioeconomic *>act]i/ics ( su* homeless vet]ans1 & ! numb]1 types1 & locations ( entities contract$ "u su* section to adm9i/] ! v\*]s4 7,b7 ,a summ>y description ( ! special consid]ations made = vet]ans "u public h\s+ ag5cy plans submitt$ pursuant to section #e;,a ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;c-#a7 & "u compreh5sive h\s+ af=dability /rategies submitt$ pursuant to section #aje ( ! ,cran/on-,gonzalez ,national ,af=dable ,h\s+ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje74 7,c7 ,a description ( ! activities ( ! ,special ,assi/ant = ,vet]ans ,affairs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t4 7,d7 ,a description ( ! ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t & ! o!r memb]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil on ,homelessness to coord9ate ! deliv]y ( h\s+ & s]vices to vet]ans4 7,e7 ,! co/ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ( adm9i/]+ ! programs & activities relat+ to vet]ans4 7,f7 ,any o!r in=mation t ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t & ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs consid] relevant 9 assess+ ! programs & activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t relat+ to vet]ans4 7b7 ,committees ,! ,committees ( ! ,congress specifi$ 9 ?is subsection are z foll[s3 7#a7 ,! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 7#b7 ,! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 7#c7 ,! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate4 7#d7 ,! ,committee on ,f9ancial ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#e7 ,! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#f7 ,! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 #eje4 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot grant program = homeless vet]ans 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,9 addition to any o!r programs c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs reg>d+ provid+ h\s+ to homeless vet]ans1 n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all comm5ce a pilot grant program to assess ! feasibility & advisability ( aw>d+ grants to eligible entities to pur*ase & r5ovate ab&on$ homes = homeless vet]ans4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,aw>d ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities to pur*ase & r5ovate ab&on$ homes = homeless vet]ans4 7#b7 ,maximum ,am\nt ,! am\nt ( a s+le grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #a1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,numb] ,! ,secret>y may aw>d to an eligible entity m ?an "o grant "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant "u subsection 7b77#a7 to any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a vet]ans s]vice ag5cy4 7#b7 ,a vet]ans s]vice organization4 7#c7 ,homeless organizations4 7#d7 ,any o!r nongov]nm5tal organization4 7d7 ,selection ( grant recipi5ts 7#a7 ,application ,any eligible entity seek+ a grant "u subsection 7b77#a7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application !re=e 9 su* =m & 9 su* mann] z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#b7 ,selection ,priority 7,a7 ,communities ) greate/ ne$ ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 9 accordance ) regulations ! ,secret>y %all prescribe1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority 9 ! aw>d+ ( grants "u subsection 7b77#a7 to eligible entities :o s]ve communities t ! ,secret>y det]m9es h ! greate/ ne$ ( homeless s]vices4 7,b7 ,geographic ,di/ribution ,! ,secret>y may give priority 9 ! aw>d+ ( grants "u subsection 7b77#a7 to a*ieve a fair di/ribution1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 among homeless vet]ans 9 diff]5t geographical regions4 7,c7 ,o!r agreem5ts ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u subsection 7b77#a7 to an eligible entity 9 a location det]m9$ pursuant to subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all give pref]5ce to eligible entities t are ent]$ into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y "u section #bjda ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,d7 ,o!r au?orities ,except z provid$ by subp>agraph 7,c71 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d a grant "u subsection 7b77#a7 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! eligible entity has receiv$ any o!r grant or b5efit f ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t relat+ to provid+ h\s+ to homeless vet]ans4 7e7 ,use ( grant funds 7#a7 ,purposes ,a grantee may use am\nts ( a grant aw>d$ to ! grantee "u subsection 7b77#a7 to pur*ase or r5ovate ab&on$ homes1 includ+ homes t h be5 =eclos$4 7#b7 ,maximum pur*ase am\nt ,n m ?an #cjj1jjj ( ! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 may be us$ = ! pur*ase ( a s+le home4 7#c7 ,paym5t program 7,a7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates %all n h any own]%ip int]e/ 9 a home t is pur*as$ by a grantee us+ am\nts ( a grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7,b7 ,ea* grantee %all ensure t1 beg9n+ "o ye> aft] ! date on :i* a vet]an beg9s to reside 9 a home pur*as$ or r5ovat$ by ! grantee us+ a grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7b77#a71 ! vet]an makes mon?ly paym5ts to ! grantee 9 an am\nt det]m9$ appropriate by ! grantee t is n less ?an #he p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket r5t = su* home4 7,c7 ,ea* grantee %all det]m9e :e!r paym5ts made by a vet]an "u subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be treat$ z r5t or z a mortgage = ! home = :i* ! vet]an is mak+ su* paym5ts4 ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 %all det]m9e ! requirem5ts = su* paym5ts4 7,d7 ,ea* grantee %all pay to ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs n less ?an #hj p]c5t ( ea* paym5t receiv$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,! ,secret>y may conduct an audit ( any grantee to ensure t ! grantee c>ries out ?is p>agraph4 7#d7 ,vet]ans ,homelessness ,grant ,fund 7,a7 ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury a fund to be kn[n z ! ,vet]ans ,homelessness ,grant ,fund 79 ?is p>agraph ref]r$ to z ! ,fund74 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y %all deposit into ! ,fund ! paym5ts collect$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c77;,d74 7,c7 ,am\nts deposit$ into ! ,fund pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be available to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! pilot program "u subsection 7a7 )\t fur!r appropriation & su* am\nts %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,! ,secret>y may n use su* am\nts f ! ,fund = any o!r purpose unless pursuant to a specific provision ( law4 7f7 ,responsibilities ( ,secret>y ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,prop] ov]sight4 7#b7 ,! protection ( vet]ans f return+ to homelessness4 7#c7 ,! ability ( ! ,secret>y to respond to disputes4 7g7 ,duration ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ! pilot program "u subsection 7a7 dur+ ! ?ree-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! comm5cem5t ( ! pilot program4 7h7 ,annual reports ,dur+ ea* ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y c>ries out ! pilot program "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t details1 ) respect to ! ye> cov]$ by ! report1 ! numb] ( grants aw>d$1 ! am\nts s aw>d$1 ! progress ( home pur*ase & r5ovation made by eligible entities us+ su* grants1 & ! numb] ( t5ants curr5tly pay+ r5t t[>ds su* homes4 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y a total ( #be1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! pilot program "u subsection 7a7 & any su* am\nts appropriat$ %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7j7 ,homeless vet]an def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m homeless vet]an has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #bjjb ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ejf4 ,expansion ( def9ition ( homeless vet]an = purposes ( b5efits "u ! laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,section #bjjb7a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or 7b7 aft] section #ajc7;a74 ,,vi ,employm5t & ,tra9+ #fja4 ,direct employm5t pilot program = memb]s ( ! ,national ,gu>d & ,res]ve & vet]ans ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces 7a7 ,program au?ority ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se may c>ry out a pilot program to enhance ! ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se to provide job placem5t assi/ance & relat$ employm5t s]vices directly to memb]s ( ! ,national ,gu>d & ,res]ves & vet]ans ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4 7b7 ,adm9i/ration ,! pilot program %all be (f]$ to1 & adm9i/]$ by1 ! adjutants g5]al appo9t$ "u section #cad ( title #cb1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,co/-,%>+ requirem5t ,z a condition on ! provision ( funds "u ?is section to a ,/ate to support ! op]ation ( ! pilot program 9 ! ,/ate1 ! ,/ate mu/ agree to contribute an am\nt1 d]iv$ f non-,f$]al s\rces1 equal to at lea/ #cj p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se to ! ,/ate "u ?is section4 7d7 ,direct ,employm5t ,program ,model ,! pilot program %\ld foll[ a job placem5t program model t focuses on work+ "o-on-"o ) a memb] ( a res]ve compon5t to co/-effectively provide job placem5t s]vices1 includ+ s]vices su* z id5tify+ unemploy$ & und]employ$ memb]s & vet]ans1 job mat*+ s]vices1 resume edit+1 int]view prep>ation1 & po/-employm5t foll[ up4 ,developm5t ( ! pilot program %\ld be in=m$ by ,/ate direct employm5t programs = memb]s & vet]ans1 su* z ! programs conduct$ 9 ,cali=nia & ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 7e7 ,evaluation ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all develop outcome measurem5ts to evaluate ! success ( ! pilot program4 7f7 ,report+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,report ,requir$ ,n lat] ?an ,m>* #a1 #bjai1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all submit to ! congressional def5se committees a report describ+ ! results ( ! pilot program4 ,! ,secret>y %all prep>e ! report 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*ief ( ! ,national ,gu>d ,bureau4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ( ,report ,a report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a description & assessm5t ( ! effectiv5ess & a*ievem5ts ( ! pilot program1 includ+ ! numb] ( memb]s ( ! res]ve compon5ts & vet]ans ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces hir$ & ! co/-p]-placem5t ( p>ticipat+ memb]s & vet]ans4 7,b7 ,an assessm5t ( ! impact ( ! pilot program & increas$ res]ve compon5t employm5t levels on ! read9ess ( memb]s ( ! res]ve compon5ts4 7,c7 ,a comp>ison ( ! pilot program to o!r programs conduct$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se & ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs to provide unemploym5t & und]employm5t support to memb]s ( ! res]ve compon5ts & vet]ans ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4 7,d7 ,any o!r matt]s consid]$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7g7 ,limitation on total fiscal-,ye> obligations ,! total am\nt obligat$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se to c>ry out ! pilot program = any fiscal ye> may n exce$ #bj1jjj1jjj4 7h7 ,duration ( ,au?ority ,! au?ority to c>ry out ! pilot program expires on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjah1 except t ! ,secret>y may ext5d ! pilot program = n m ?an two additional fiscal ye>s4 #fjb4 ,pref]5ce = (f]ors employ+ vet]ans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #ha ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #habh ! foll[+ new section3 #habi4 ,pref]5ce = (f]ors employ+ vet]ans 7a7 ,pref]5ce ,9 aw>d+ a contract 7or task ord]7 = ! procurem5t ( goods or s]vices1 ! ,secret>y may give a pref]5ce to (f]ors t employ vet]ans on a full-"t basis4 ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e su* pref]5ce bas$ on ! p]c5tage ( ! full-"t employees ( ! (f]or :o are vet]ans4 7b7 ,en=cem5t p5alties = misrepres5tation 7#a7 ,any (f]or t is det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to h willfully & int5tionally misrepres5t$ ! vet]an /atus ( ! employees ( ! (f]or = purposes ( subsection 7a7 %all be deb>r$ f contract+ ) ! ,dep>tm5t = a p]iod ( n less ?an #e ye>s4 7#b7 ,9 ! case ( a deb>m5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all comm5ce deb>m5t action aga9/ ! (f]or by n lat] ?an #cj days aft] det]m9+ t ! (f]or willfully & int5tionally misrepres5t$ ! vet]an /atus ( ! employees ( ! (f]or z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & %all complete deb>m5t actions aga9/ su* (f]or by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] su* det]m9ation4 7#c7 ,! deb>m5t ( an (f]or "u p>agraph 7#a7 includes ! deb>m5t ( all pr9cipals 9 ! (f]or = a p]iod ( n less ?an #e ye>s4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #habh ! foll[+ new item3 #habi4 ,pref]5ce = (f]ors employ+ vet]ans4 4 #fjc4 ,vet]ans ,manufactur+ ,employm5t ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot program ,to enc\rage ! employm5t ( eligible vet]ans 9 manufactur+1 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 z "p ( ! ,vet]an's ,work=ce ,inve/m5t ,program1 %all c>ry out a pilot program to be kn[n z ! ,vet]ans ,manufactur+ ,employm5t ,program4 ,"u ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d competitive grants to ?ree ,/ates = ! e/abli%m5t & adm9i/ration ( a ,/ate program to make grants to manufactur+ employ]s & labor-managem5t organizations t provide cov]$ tra9+1 on-job tra9+1 appr5tice%ips1 & c]tification classes to eligible vet]ans4 ,su* a program %all be kn[n z a ,/ate ,manufactur+ ,employm5t ,program4 7b7 ,eligibility = grants ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! pilot program1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t includes ea* ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a proposal = ! exp5diture ( grant funds to e/abli% & adm9i/] a public-private p>tn]%ip program design$ to provide cov]$ tra9+1 on-job tra9+1 appr5tice%ips1 & c]tification classes to a significant numb] ( eligible vet]ans & ensure la/+ & su/a9able employm5t 9 well-pay+ jobs 9 manufactur+4 7#b7 ,evid5ce t ! ,/ate has-- 7,a7 a population ( eligible vet]ans ( an appropriate size to c>ry out ! ,/ate program2 7,b7 a robu/ & div]se manufactur+ indu/ry2 & 7,c7 ! ability to c>ry out ! ,/ate program describ$ 9 ! proposal "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! ,secret>y may require4 7c7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate t is ! recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section %all use ! grant = ! foll[+ purposes3 7#a7 ,mak+ grants to manufactur+ employ]s & labor-managem5t organizations to reimburse su* employ]s & organizations = ! co/ ( provid+ cov]$ tra9+1 on-job tra9+1 appr5tice%ips1 & c]tification classes to eligible vet]ans4 7#b7 ,conduct+ outrea* to in=m manufactur+ employ]s1 labor-managem5t organizations1 & vet]ans1 includ+ vet]ans 9 rural areas1 ( _! eligibility or pot5tial eligibility = p>ticipation 9 ! ,/ate program4 7d7 ,conditions ,"u ! pilot program1 ea* grant to a ,/ate %all be subject to ! foll[+ conditions3 7#a7 ,! ,/ate %all repay to ! ,secret>y1 on su* date z %all be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 any am\nt receiv$ "u ! pilot program t is n us$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,! ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 at su* times & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y %all require1 reports on ! use ( grant funds4 7e7 ,employ] requirem5ts ,9 ord] to receive a grant made by a ,/ate "u ! pilot program1 a manufactur+ employ] %all-- 7#a7 submit to ! adm9i/rator ( ! ,/ate ,manufactur+ ,employm5t ,program an application t includes-- 7,a7 ! rate ( pay = ea* eligible vet]an propos$ to be tra9$ us+ grant funds2 7,b7 ! av]age rate ( pay = an individual employ$ by ! manufactur+ employ] 9 a simil> position :o is n an eligible vet]an2 & 7,c7 su* o!r in=mation & assurances z ! adm9i/rator may require2 & 7#b7 agree to submit to ! adm9i/rator1 = ea* qu>t]1 a report conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may specify4 7f7 ,limitation ,none ( ! funds made available to a manufactur+ employ] ?r\gh a grant "u ! pilot program may be us$ to provide tra9+ ( any k9d to a p]son :o is n an eligible vet]an4 7g7 ,report to ,congress ,toge!r ) ! report requir$ to be submitt$ annually "u section #dajg7;c7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! pilot program = ! ye> cov]$ by su* report4 ,! report on ! pilot program %all include a detail$ description ( activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section & an evaluation ( ! program4 7h7 ,adm9i/rative & report+ co/s ,( ! am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to ! au?orization ( appropriations "u subsection 7j71 #b p]c5t %all be made available to ! ,secret>y = adm9i/rative co/s associat$ ) implem5t+ & evaluat+ ! pilot program "u ?is section & = prep>+ & submitt+ ! report requir$ "u subsection 7f74 ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! appropriate maximum am\nt ( ea* grant aw>d$ "u ?is section t may be us$ by ! recipi5t = adm9i/rative & report+ co/s4 7i7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m cov]$ tra9+1 on-job tra9+1 appr5tice%ips1 & c]tification classes means tra9+1 on-job tra9+1 appr5tice%ips1 & c]tification classes t are-- 7,a7 design$ to provide ! vet]an ) skills t are p>ticul> to manufactur+ & n directly transf]able to employm5t 9 ano!r indu/ry2 & 7,b7 approv$ z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 z appropriate1 ( subsection 7a7 ( section #cfhg ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,! t]m eligible vet]an means a vet]an1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #aja7c7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :o is employ$ by a manufactur+ employ] & enroll$ or p>ticipat+ 9 a cov]$ tra9+1 on-job tra9+1 appr5tice%ip1 or c]tification class4 7#c7 ,! t]m manufactur+ employ] means a bus9ess conc]n-- 7,a7 t employs individuals 9 a trade or bus9ess 9 manufactur+2 7,b7 ! production facilities ( :i* are locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,c7 ! prim>y bus9ess ( :i* is classifi$ 9 sector #ca1 #cb1 or #cc ( ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/rial ,classification ,sy/em4 7j7 ,appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out ! pilot program4 #fjd4 ,modification ( treatm5t "u contract+ goals & pref]5ces ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #habg7;h7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ rat$ z & all t foll[s ?r\gh disability4 & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,c7 to read z foll[s3 7,c7 ,! date t-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a surviv+ sp\se ( a vet]an ) a s]vice-connect$ disability rat$ z #ajj p]c5t disabl+ or :o dies z a result ( a s]vice-connect$ disability1 is #aj ye>s aft] ! date ( ! vet]an's dea?2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a surviv+ sp\se ( a vet]an ) a s]vice-connect$ disability rat$ z less ?an #ajj p]c5t disabl+ :o does n die z a result ( a s]vice-connect$ disability1 is #c ye>s aft] ! date ( ! vet]an's dea?4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & %all apply ) respect to contracts aw>d$ on or aft] su* date4 #fje4 ,access to excess or surplus prop]ty = vet]an-own$ small bus9esses ,subp>agraph 7,b7 ( section #cb7;c77#c7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;b7c77#c77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 clause 7vi71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clause3 7vii7 provid+ access to & manag+ ! di/ribution ( excess or surplus prop]ty own$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates to small bus9ess conc]ns own$ & controll$ by vet]ans1 pursuant to a memor&um ( und]/&+ betwe5 ! task =ce & ! head ( ! appropriate ,/ate ag5cy = surplus prop]ty4 4 ,,vii ,con/ruction & ,leases #gja4 ,congressional approval ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs major m$ical facility leases 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #hajd7;a77#b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,no funds & ins]t+ 7,a7 ,no funds2 7#b7 by /rik+ or any major m$ical facility lease2 7#c7 by /rik+ or lease2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,b7 ,no funds may be appropriat$ = any fiscal ye> = any major m$ical facility lease unless ! ,committees on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives adopt resolutions approv+ ! lease4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to a lease ent]$ into aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #gjb4 ,program = ! con/ruction ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs major m$ical facility projects by non-,f$]al entities "u p>tn]%ip agreem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all c>ry out a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all ent] into p>tn]%ip agreem5ts on a competitive basis ) appropriate non-,f$]al entities = ! con/ruction ( major con/ruction projects au?oriz$ by law4 7b7 ,selection ( projects ,! ,secret>y %all select major con/ruction projects = completion by non-,f$]al entities "u ! program4 ,ea* project select$ %all be a major m$ical facility project au?oriz$ by law = ! con/ruction ( a new facility = :i*-- 7#a7 ,congress has appropriat$ any funds2 7#b7 ! design & developm5t phase is complete2 & 7#c7 con/ruction has n begun1 z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,agreem5ts ,ea* p>tn]%ip agreem5t = a con/ruction project "u ! program %all provide t-- 7#a7 ! non-,f$]al entity %all obta9 any p]mits requir$ pursuant to ,f$]al & ,/ate laws be=e beg9n+ to c>ry out con/ruction2 & 7#b7 if reque/$ by ! non-,f$]al entity1 ! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance = obta9+ any necess>y p]mits = ! con/ruction project4 7d7 ,application ,to be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 a non-,f$]al entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a description ( ! project manag] ( ea* major con/ruction project = :i* ! ,secret>y ent]s into a p>tn]%ip agreem5t "u ! program4 7#b7 ,a description ( ! non-,f$]al contributions to ! project & h[ future fund+ w be secur$4 7#c7 ,a description ( ! project managem5t plan t ! non-,f$]al entity w use to ensure concise & consi/5t communication ( all p>ties involv$ 9 ! project4 7#d7 ,a description ( metrics to monitor *ange ord] process times1 ) ! int5t ( exp$it+ any *ange ord]4 7#e7 ,expect$ co/s associat$ ) ! project4 7#f7 ,a description ( con/ruction timel9es & mile/ones association ) ! project4 7#g7 ,su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7e7 ,mat*+ ,funds ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all provide mat*+ funds "u ?is program4 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= any fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to a non-,f$]al entity t ent]s into a p>tn]%ip agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y "u ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 mat*+ funds 9 an am\nt t does n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt exp5d$ by ! non-,f$]al entity4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n be con/ru$ z a limitation on ! am\nt t may be exp5d$ by a non-,f$]al entity = a fiscal ye> = a con/ruction project cov]$ by a p>tn]%ip agreem5t "u ! program4 7f7 ,comptroll] g5]al report ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a bi5nial report on ! p>tn]%ip agreem5ts ent]$ into "u ! program4 7g7 ,deadl9e = implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all beg9 implem5t+ ! program "u ?is section by n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #gjc4 ,pilot program to accept m$ical facilities & relat$ prop]ty 7a7 ,pilot program ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs %all c>ry out a pilot program "u :i* ! ,secret>y may accept ! donation by a cov]$ p]son ( any ( ! foll[+ prop]ties3 7#a7 ,real prop]ty t includes a con/ruct$ m$ical facility 7includ+ /ructures & equipm5t associat$ !re)74 7#b7 ,real prop]ty 7includ+ /ructures & equipm5t associat$ !re)7 to be us$ z ! site ( a m$ical facility con/ruct$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to *apt] #ha ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,a m$ical facility con/ruct$ by ! cov]$ p]son on real prop]ty ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 7b7 ,location ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ! pilot program at "o location select$ 9 accordance ) subsection 7c74 7c7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all only accept donat$ prop]ty "u subsection 7a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! donation meets ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,) respect to ! location ( ! donat$ prop]ty1 ei!r-- 7,a7 a major m$ical facility project has be5 au?oriz$ = su* location pursuant to section #hajd ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & funds h be5 appropriat$ = su* project2 or 7,b7 a propos$ m$ical facility project at su* location is li/$ on ! ,major ,con/ruction ,/rategic ,capital ,inve/m5t ,plann+ priority li/ ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 z submitt$ 9 ! mat]ials submitt$ to ,congress 9 support ( ! budget ( ! ,dep>tm5t = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! donation w occur4 7#b7 ,ea* m$ical facility & o!r /ructure includ$ 9 ! donation meets ! applicable /ructural requirem5ts ( ! ,secret>y1 includ+ pursuant to section #haje ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,! donation is made )\t condition or re/riction4 7#d7 ,except z provid$ by subsection 7e71 ! donation is made at no co/ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7d7 ,prohibition on lease-,back ,! ,secret>y may n ent] into any lease ( prop]ty donat$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+ z describ$ 9 app5dix ,b ( ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget ,circul> ,a-#aa4 7e7 ,use ( c]ta9 funds 7#a7 ,prior funds ,) respect to ! donation ( real prop]ty "u subsection 7a7 t is relat$ to a major m$ical facility project au?oriz$ pursuant to section #hajd ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may use funds t h be5 appropriat$ = su* project be=e ! date ( ! donation = activities requir$ to c>ry out su* donation4 ,! ,secret>y may ent] into an agreem5t ) ! cov]$ p]son to def9e ! requirem5ts = ! use ( su* funds = su* activities4 7#b7 ,no au?orization ( appropriations ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to au?orize ! appropriation ( additional funds to c>ry out a major m$ical facility project4 7f7 ,application ,a cov]$ p]son :o seeks to make a donation "u subsection 7a7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7g7 ,in=mation ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t a cov]$ p]son :o seeks to make a donation "u subsection 7a7 is in=m$ ( ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c71 includ+ ) respect to ! locations describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 ( su* subsection4 7h7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,vet]ans ,affairs' ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate a report on ! pilot program1 includ+ a description ( ! donations made "u ! pilot program & :e!r su* pilot program %\ld be exp&$4 7i7 ,cov]$ p]son def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ p]son means any p]son or entity t is n an elem5t ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 includ+ a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t1 a nonpr(it organization exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 or a private corporation4 7j7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit ! application ( title ,,vii ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq471 sub*apt] ,,iv ( *apt] #ca ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,davis-,bacon ,act71 or laws relat+ to ! environm5t or hi/oric pres]vation4 #gjd4 ,au?ority to ent] into c]ta9 leases at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,we/ ,los ,angeles ,campus 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs may c>ry out leases describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs ,we/ ,los ,angeles ,campus 9 ,los ,angeles1 ,cali=nia 7h]e9aft] 9 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,campus74 7b7 ,leases describ$ ,leases describ$ 9 ?is subsection are ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,any enhanc$-use lease ( real prop]ty "u sub*apt] ,v ( *apt] #ha ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = purposes ( provid+ supportive h\s+1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #hafa7c7 ( su* title1 t pr9cipally b5efit vet]ans & _! families4 7#b7 ,any lease ( real prop]ty = a t]m n to exce$ #ej ye>s to a ?ird p>ty to provide s]vices t pr9cipally b5efit vet]ans & _! families & t are limit$ to "o or m ( ! foll[+ purposes3 7,a7 ,! promotion ( heal? & wellness1 includ+ nutrition & spiritual wellness4 7,b7 ,education4 7,c7 ,vocational tra9+1 skills build+1 or o!r tra9+ relat$ to employm5t4 7,d7 ,pe] activities1 socialization1 or physical recreation4 7,e7 ,assi/ance ) legal issues & ,f$]al b5efits4 7,f7 ,volunte]ism4 7,g7 ,family support s]vices1 includ+ *ild c>e4 7,h7 ,transportation4 7,i7 ,s]vices 9 support ( "o or m ( ! purposes specifi$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,h74 7#c7 ,a lease ( real prop]ty = a t]m n to exce$ #aj ye>s to ,! ,reg5ts ( ! ,univ]sity ( ,cali=nia1 a corporation organiz$ "u ! laws ( ! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia1 on behalf ( its ,univ]sity ( ,cali=nia1 ,los ,angeles 7,,ucla7 campus 7h]e9aft] 9 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,! ,reg5ts71 if-- 7,a7 ! lease is consi/5t ) ! ma/] plan describ$ 9 subsection 7g72 7,b7 ! provision ( s]vices to vet]ans is ! pr$om9ant focus ( ! activities ( ,! ,reg5ts at ! ,campus dur+ ! t]m ( ! lease2 7,c7 ,! ,reg5ts expressly agrees to provide1 dur+ ! t]m ( ! lease & to an ext5t & 9 a mann] t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate1 additional s]vices & support 7= :i* ,! ,reg5ts is ei!r n comp5sat$ by ! ,secret>y or is comp5sat$ ?r\gh an exi/+ m$ical affiliation agreem5t7 t-- 7i7 pr9cipally b5efit vet]ans & _! families1 includ+ vet]ans t are sev]ely disabl$1 wom51 ag+1 or homeless2 & 7ii7 may consi/ ( activities relat+ to ! m$ical1 cl9ical1 !rapeutic1 diet>y1 rehabilitative1 legal1 m5tal1 spiritual1 physical1 recreational1 rese>*1 & c\nsel+ ne$s ( vet]ans & _! families or any ( ! purposes specifi$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,i7 ( p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,d7 ,! ,reg5ts ma9ta9s records docum5t+ ! value ( ! additional s]vices & support t ,! ,reg5ts provides pursuant to subp>agraph 7,c7 = ! duration ( ! lease & makes su* records available to ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,limitation on ,l&-,%>+ ,agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y may n c>ry out any l&-%>+ agreem5t pursuant to section #haec ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 at ! ,campus unless su* agreem5t-- 7#a7 provides additional heal?-c>e res\rces to ! ,campus2 & 7#b7 b5efits vet]ans & _! families o!r ?an f ! g5]ation ( rev5ue = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 7d7 ,rev5ues f leases at ! ,campus ,any funds receiv$ by ! ,secret>y "u a lease describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 %all be cr$it$ to ! applicable ,dep>tm5t m$ical facilities acc\nt & %all be available1 )\t fiscal ye> limitation & )\t fur!r appropriation1 exclusively = ! r5ovation & ma9t5ance ( ! l& & facilities at ! ,campus4 7e7 ,easem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 7o!r ?an ,f$]al laws relat+ to environm5tal & hi/oric pres]vation71 pursuant to section #habd ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may grant easem5ts or rights-(-way on1 above1 or "u l&s at ! ,campus to-- 7,a7 any local or regional public transportation au?ority to access1 con/ruct1 use1 op]ate1 ma9ta91 repair1 or recon/ruct public mass transit facilities1 includ+1 fix$ guideway facilities & transportation c5t]s2 & 7,b7 ! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia1 c\nty ( ,los ,angeles1 city ( ,los ,angeles1 or any ag5cy or political subdivision !re(1 or any public utility company 7includ+ any company provid+ electricity1 gas1 wat]1 sewage1 or telecommunication s]vices to ! public7 = ! purpose ( provid+ su* public utilities4 7#b7 ,improvem5ts ,any improvem5ts propos$ pursuant to an easem5t or "r-(-way au?oriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be subject to su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,t]m9ation ,any easem5t or "r-(-way au?oriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be t]m9at$ ^u ! ab&onm5t or nonuse ( ! easem5t or "r-(-way & all "r1 title1 & int]e/ 9 ! l& cov]$ by ! easem5t or "r-(-way %all rev]t to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7f7 ,prohibition on sale ( prop]ty ,not)/&+ section #hafd ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may n sell or o!rwise convey to a ?ird p>ty fee simple title to any real prop]ty or improvem5ts to real prop]ty made at ! ,campus4 7g7 ,consi/5cy ) ma/] plan ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ea* lease c>ri$ out "u ?is section is consi/5t ) ! draft ma/] plan approv$ by ! ,secret>y on ,janu>y #bh1 #bjaf1 or successor ma/] plans4 7h7 ,compliance ) c]ta9 laws 7#a7 ,laws relat+ to leases & l& use ,if ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs det]m9es1 z "p ( an audit report or evaluation conduct$ by ! ,inspector ,g5]al1 t ! ,dep>tm5t is n 9 compliance ) all ,f$]al laws relat+ to leases & l& use at ! ,campus1 or t significant mismanagem5t has occurr$ ) respect to leases or l& use at ! ,campus1 ! ,secret>y may n ent] into any lease or l&-%>+ agreem5t at ! ,campus1 or r5ew any su* lease or l&-%>+ agreem5t t is n 9 compliance ) su* laws1 until ! ,secret>y c]tifies to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ea* ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives :o repres5ts ! area 9 :i* ! ,campus is locat$ t all recomm5dations includ$ 9 ! audit report or evaluation h be5 implem5t$4 7#b7 ,compliance ( p>ticul> leases ,except z o!rwise expressly provid$ by ?is section1 no lease may be ent]$ into or r5ew$ "u ?is section unless ! lease complies ) *apt] #cc ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & all ,f$]al laws relat+ to environm5tal & hi/oric pres]vation4 7i7 ,community vet]ans engagem5t bo>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,community ,vet]ans ,engagem5t ,bo>d 79 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z ! ,bo>d7 = ! ,campus to coord9ate locally ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs to-- 7,a7 id5tify ! goals ( ! community2 & 7,b7 provide advice & recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y to improve s]vices & outcomes = vet]ans1 memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces1 & ! families ( su* vet]ans & memb]s4 7#b7 ,memb]s ,! ,bo>d %all be compris$ ( a numb] ( memb]s t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate1 ( :i* n less ?an #ej p]c5t %all be vet]ans4 ,! nonvet]an memb]s %all be family memb]s ( vet]ans1 vet]an advocates1 s]vice provid]s1 or /akehold]s4 7#c7 ,community input ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,bo>d %all-- 7,a7 provide ! community opportunities to collaborate & communicate ) ! ,bo>d1 includ+ by conduct+ public =ums on ! ,campus2 & 7,b7 focus on local issues reg>d+ ! ,dep>tm5t t are id5tifi$ by ! community1 includ+ ) respect to heal? c>e1 b5efits1 & memorial s]vices at ! ,campus4 7j7 ,notification & reports 7#a7 ,congressional notification ,) respect to ea* lease or l&-%>+ agreem5t int5d$ to be ent]$ into or r5ew$ at ! ,campus1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ea* ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives :o repres5ts ! area 9 :i* ! ,campus is locat$ ( ! int5t ( ! ,secret>y to ent] into or r5ew ! lease or l&-%>+ agreem5t n lat] ?an #de days be=e ent]+ into or r5ew+ ! lease or l&-%>+ agreem5t4 7#b7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ea* ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives :o repres5ts ! area 9 :i* ! ,campus is locat$ an annual report evaluat+ all leases & l&-%>+ agreem5ts c>ri$ out at ! ,campus1 includ+-- 7,a7 an evaluation ( ! managem5t ( ! rev5ue g5]at$ by ! leases2 & 7,b7 ! records describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c77;,d74 7#c7 ,inspector ,g5]al report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ea* ( two ye>s & five ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & z det]m9$ necess>y by ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs !reaft]1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ea* ,memb] ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives :o repres5ts ! area 9 :i* ! ,campus is locat$ a report on all leases c>ri$ out at ! ,campus & ! managem5t by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! use ( l& at ! ,campus1 includ+ an assessm5t ( ! ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t to implem5t ! ma/] plan describ$ 9 subsection 7g7 ) respect to ! ,campus4 7,b7 ,consid]ation ( annual report ,9 prep>+ ea* report requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,inspector ,g5]al %all take into acc\nt ! mo/ rec5t report submitt$ to ,congress by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b74 7k7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z a limitation on ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to ent] into o!r agreem5ts reg>d+ ! ,campus t are au?oriz$ by law & n inconsi/5t ) ?is section4 7l7 ,pr9cipally b5efit vet]ans & _! families def9$ ,9 ?is section ! t]m pr9cipally b5efit vet]ans & _! families1 ) respect to s]vices provid$ by a p]son or entity "u a lease ( prop]ty or l&-%>+ agreem5t-- 7#a7 means s]vices-- 7,a7 provid$ exclusively to vet]ans & _! families2 or 7,b7 t are design$ = ! p>ticul> ne$s ( vet]ans & _! families1 z oppos$ to ! g5]al public1 & any b5efit ( ^? s]vices to ! g5]al public is ancill>y to ! int5d$ b5efit to vet]ans & _! families2 & 7#b7 excludes s]vices 9 :i* ! only b5efit to vet]ans & _! families is ! g5]ation ( rev5ue = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 7m7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,prohibition on disposal ( prop]ty ,section #bbd7;a7 ( ! ,milit>y ,con/ruction & ,vet]ans ,affairs & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-afa2 #aba ,/at4 #bbgb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs & ins]t+ ,except z au?oriz$ "u ! ,los ,angeles ,homeless ,vet]ans ,leas+ ,act ( #bjaf1 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 7#b7 ,enhanc$-use leases ,section #hafb7;c7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 o!r ?an an enhanc$-use lease "u ! ,los ,angeles ,homeless ,vet]ans ,leas+ ,act ( #bjaf1 be=e %all be consid]$4 #gje4 ,au?orization ( major m$ical facility lease 9 ,oxn>d1 ,cali=nia ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs may c>ry out a major m$ical facility lease = an outpati5t cl9ic1 ,oxn>d1 ,cali=nia1 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #f1big1jjj 7n includ+ any e/imat$ cancellation co/s74 ,,viii ,o!r matt]s #hja4 ,provision ( /atus "u law by honor+ c]ta9 memb]s ( ! res]ve compon5ts z vet]ans 7a7 ,vet]an /atus 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ajg ! foll[+ new section3 #ajg;,a4 ,honor+ z vet]ans c]ta9 p]sons :o p]=m$ s]vice 9 ! res]ve compon5ts ,any p]son :o is entitl$ "u *apt] #abbc ( title #aj to retir$ pay = nonregul> s]vice or1 b = age1 w\ld be entitl$ "u su* *apt] to retir$ pay = nonregul> s]vice %all be honor$ z a vet]an b %all n be entitl$ to any b5efit by reason ( ?is section4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( su* *apt] is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #ajg ! foll[+ new item3 #ajg;,a4 ,honor+ z vet]ans c]ta9 p]sons :o p]=m$ s]vice 9 ! res]ve compon5ts4 4 7b7 ,cl>ification reg>d+ b5efits ,no p]son may receive any b5efit "u ! laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs solely by reason ( section #ajg;,a ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a74 #hjb4 ,return ( noncitiz5 vet]ans remov$ f ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 /atus = noncitiz5 vet]ans 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,duties ( ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% a program & application proc$ure to p]mit-- 7i7 deport$ vet]ans :o meet ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7b7 to ent] ! ,unit$ ,/ates z a noncitiz5 lawfully admitt$ = p]man5t resid5ce2 & 7ii7 noncitiz5 vet]ans 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates :o meet ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7b7 to adju/ /atus to t ( a noncitiz5 lawfully admitt$ = p]man5t resid5ce2 & 7,b7 cancel ! removal ( noncitiz5 vet]ans ord]$ remov$ :o meet ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7b7 & all[ !m to adju/ /atus to t ( a noncitiz5 lawfully admitt$ = p]man5t resid5ce4 7#b7 ,no num]ical limitations ,no?+ 9 ?is section or 9 any o!r law %all be con/ru$ to apply a num]ical limitation on ! numb] ( vet]ans :o may be eligible to receive b5efits "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 includ+ sections #bab & #bcg ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb2 #abbg71 a vet]an %all be eligible = ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 or cancellation ( removal "u subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! vet]an-- 7,a7 0 n ord]$ remov$1 or remov$1 f ! ,unit$ ,/ates due to a crim9al conviction =-- 7i7 a crime ( viol5ce2 or 7ii7 a crime t endang]s ! national security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = :i* ! noncitiz5 has s]v$ a t]m ( imprisonm5t ( at lea/ #e ye>s2 & 7,b7 is n inadmissible to1 or deportable f1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates due to su* a conviction4 7#b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive p>agraph 7#a7 = humanit>ian purposes1 to assure family unity1 due to exceptional s]vice 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,arm$ ,=ces1 or if su* waiv] o!rwise is 9 ! public int]e/4 7c7 ,protect+ vet]ans & s]vice memb]s f removal ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 includ+ section #bcg ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbg71 a noncitiz5 :o is a vet]an or s]vice memb] %all n be remov$ f ! ,unit$ ,/ates unless ! noncitiz5 has a crim9al conviction = a crime ( viol5ce4 7d7 ,naturalization ?r\gh s]vice 9 ! ,arm$ ,=ces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a noncitiz5 :o has obta9$ ! /atus ( a noncitiz5 lawfully admitt$ = p]man5t resid5ce pursuant to subsection 7b7 %all be eligible = naturalization ?r\gh s]vice 9 ! ,arm$ ,=ces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u sections #cbh & #cbi ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adci2 #addj71 except t-- 7#a7 ! gr\nd or gr\nds on :i* ! noncitiz5 0 ord]$ remov$1 or remov$1 f ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or 0 r5d]$ inadmissible to1 or deportable f1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 %all be disreg>d$ :5 det]m9+ :e!r ! noncitiz5 is a p]son ( good moral "*2 & 7#b7 any p]iod ( abs5ce f ! ,unit$ ,/ates due to ! noncitiz5 hav+ be5 remov$1 or be+ inadmissible1 %all be disreg>d$ :5 det]m9+ if ! noncitiz5 satisfies any requirem5t relat+ to cont9u\s resid5ce or physical pres5ce4 7e7 ,access to milit>y b5efits ,a noncitiz5 :o has obta9$ ! /atus ( a noncitiz5 lawfully admitt$ = p]man5t resid5ce pursuant to subsection 7b7 %all be eligible = all milit>y & vet]ans b5efits = :i* ! noncitiz5 w\ld h be5 eligible if ! noncitiz5 _h nev] be5 ord]$ remov$1 be5 remov$1 or volunt>ily dep>t$1 f ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7f7 ,implem5tation 7#a7 ,id5tification ,! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security %all id5tify cases involv+ s]vice memb]s & vet]ans at risk ( removal f ! ,unit$ ,/ates by-- 7,a7 inquir+ ( e noncitiz5 process$ prior to initiat+ removal proce$+s :e!r ! noncitiz5 is s]v+1 or has s]v$1 z a memb] ( a regul> or res]ve compon5t ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates on active duty or z a memb] ( a res]ve compon5t ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces 9 an active /atus2 7,b7 requir+ p]sonnel to seek sup]visory approval prior to initiat+ removal proce$+s aga9/ a s]vice memb] or vet]an2 & 7,c7 keep+ records ( s]vice memb]s & vet]ans :o h _h removal proce$+s aga9/ !m initiat$1 be5 deta9$1 or be5 remov$4 7#b7 ,record annotation ,:5 ! ,secret>y has id5tifi$ a case "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all annotate all immigration & naturalization records ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security relat+ to ! noncitiz5 involv$ s z to reflect t id5tification & af=d an opportunity to track ! outcomes = ! noncitiz54 ,su* annotation %all include-- 7,a7 ! individual's bran* ( milit>y s]vice2 7,b7 :e!r or n ! individual is s]v+1 or has s]v$1 dur+ a p]iod ( milit>y ho/ilities describ$ 9 section #cbi ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #addj72 7,c7 ! individual's immigration /atus at ! "t ( enli/m5t2 7,d7 :e!r ! individual is s]v+ honorably or 0 sep>at$ "u honorable conditions2 & 7,e7 ! basis = :i* removal 0 s\ght2 &1 if ! basis = removal 0 a crim9al conviction1 ! crime or crimes = :i* conviction 0 obta9$4 7g7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations to implem5t ?is section4 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m crime ( viol5ce means an (f5se def9$ 9 section #af ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 exclud+ a purely political (f5se1 = :i* ! noncitiz5 has s]v$ a t]m ( imprisonm5t ( at lea/ #e ye>s4 7#b7 ,! t]m deport$ vet]an means a vet]an :o is a noncitiz5 & :o-- 7,a7 0 remov$ f ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7,b7 is abroad & is inadmissible "u section #bab7;a7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a774 7#c7 ,! t]m noncitiz5 means an individual :o is n a national ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a77#bb7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bb7774 7#d7 ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security4 7#e7 ,! t]m s]vice memb] means an individual :o is s]v+ z a memb] ( a regul> or res]ve compon5t ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates on active duty or z a memb] ( a res]ve compon5t ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces 9 an active /atus4 7#f7 ,! t]m vet]an has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m "u section #aja7b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #hjc4 ,review ( dis*>ge *>act]ization 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 accordance ) ?is section1 ! appropriate dis*>ge bo>ds-- 7#a7 %all review ! dis*>ge *>act]ization ( cov]$ memb]s at ! reque/ ( ! cov]$ memb]2 & 7#b7 if su* *>act]ization is any *>act]ization except honorable1 may *ange su* *>act]ization to honorable4 7b7 ,crit]ia ,9 *ang+ ! dis*>ge *>act]ization ( a cov]$ memb] to honorable "u subsection 7a77#b71 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all ensure t su* *anges are c>ri$ out consi/5tly & uni=mly across ! milit>y dep>tm5ts us+ ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7#a7 ,! orig9al dis*>ge mu/ be bas$ on ,don't ,ask ,don't ,tell 79 ?is ,act ref]r$ to z ,,dadt7 or a simil> policy 9 place prior to ! enactm5t ( ,,dadt4 7#b7 ,su* dis*>ge *>act]ization %all be s *ang$ if1 ) respect to ! orig9al dis*>ge1 !re 7 no aggravat+ circum/ances1 su* z misconduct1 t w\ld h indep5d5tly l$ to a dis*>ge *>act]ization t 0 any *>act]ization except honorable4 ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 su* aggravat+ circum/ances may n include-- 7,a7 an (f5se "u section #ibe ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7article #abe ( ! ,uni=m ,code ( ,milit>y ,ju/ice71 committ$ by a cov]$ memb] aga9/ a p]son ( ! same sex ) ! cons5t ( su* p]son2 or 7,b7 /atem5ts1 cons5sual sexual conduct1 or cons5sual acts relat+ to sexual ori5tation or id5tity1 or ! disclosure ( su* /atem5ts1 conduct1 or acts1 t 7 prohibit$ at ! "t ( dis*>ge b aft] ! date ( su* dis*>ge became p]mitt$4 7#c7 ,:5 reque/+ a review1 a cov]$ memb]1 or _! repres5tative1 %all be requir$ to provide ei!r-- 7,a7 docum5ts consi/+ (-- 7i7 a copy ( ! ,,dd-#bad =m ( ! memb]2 7ii7 a p]sonal affidavit ( ! circum/ances surr\nd+ ! dis*>ge2 & 7iii7 any relevant records p]ta9+ to ! dis*>ge2 or 7,b7 an affidavit c]tify+ t ! memb]1 or _! repres5tative1 does n h ! docum5ts specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,if a cov]$ memb] provides an affidavit describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 ! appropriate dis*>ge bo>d %all make e ef=t to locate ! docum5ts specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( su* p>agraph )9 ! records ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se2 & 7,b7 ! abs5ce ( su* docum5ts may n be consid]$ a reason to d5y a *ange ( ! dis*>ge *>act]ization "u subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,reque/ = review ,! appropriate dis*>ge bo>d %all ensure ! me*anism by :i* cov]$ memb]s1 or _! repres5tative1 may reque/ to h ! dis*>ge *>act]ization ( ! cov]$ memb] review$ "u ?is section is simple & /raight=w>d4 7d7 ,review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] a reque/ has be5 made "u subsection 7c71 ! appropriate dis*>ge bo>d %all review all relevant laws1 records ( oral te/imony previ\sly tak51 s]vice records1 or any o!r relevant in=mation reg>d+ ! dis*>ge *>act]ization ( ! cov]$ memb]4 7#b7 ,additional mat]ials ,if additional mat]ials are necess>y = ! review1 ! appropriate dis*>ge bo>d-- 7,a7 may reque/ additional in=mation f ! cov]$ memb] or _! repres5tative1 9 writ+1 & specifically detail+ :at is be+ reque/$2 & 7,b7 %all be responsible = obta9+ a copy ( ! necess>y files ( ! cov]$ memb] f ! memb]1 or :5 applicable1 f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7e7 ,*ange ( *>act]ization ,! appropriate dis*>ge bo>d %all *ange ! dis*>ge *>act]ization ( a cov]$ memb] to honorable if su* *ange is det]m9$ to be appropriate aft] a review is conduct$ "u subsection 7d7 pursuant to ! crit]ia "u subsection 7b74 ,a cov]$ memb]1 or ! repres5tative ( ! memb]1 may appeal a decision by ! appropriate dis*>ge bo>d to n *ange ! dis*>ge *>act]ization by us+ ! regul> appeals process ( ! bo>d4 7f7 ,*ange ( records ,= ea* cov]$ memb] ^: dis*>ge *>act]ization is *ang$ "u subsection 7e71 or = ea* cov]$ memb] :o 0 honorably dis*>g$ b ^: ,,dd-#bad =m reflects ! sexual ori5tation ( ! memb]1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all reissue to ! memb] or _! repres5tative a revis$ ,,dd-#bad =m t reflects ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,= ea* cov]$ memb] dis*>g$1 ! ,sep>ation ,code1 ,re5try ,code1 ,n>rative ,code1 & ,sep>ation ,au?ority %all n reflect ! sexual ori5tation ( ! memb] & %all be plac$ "u secret>ial au?ority4 ,any o!r simil> indication ( ! sexual ori5tation or reason = dis*>ge %all be remov$ or *ang$ accord+ly to be consi/5t ) ?is p>agraph4 7#b7 ,= ea* cov]$ memb] ^: dis*>ge occurr$ prior to ! creation ( g5]al secret>ial au?ority1 ! sections ( ! ,,dd-#bad =m ref]r$ to p>agraph 7#a7 %all be *ang$ to simil>ly reflect a univ]sal au?ority ) codes1 au?orities1 & language applicable at ! "t ( dis*>ge4 7g7 ,/atus 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* cov]$ memb] ^: dis*>ge *>act]ization is *ang$ "u subsection 7e7 %all be treat$ )\t reg>d to ! orig9al dis*>ge *>act]ization ( ! memb]1 includ+ = purposes (-- 7,a7 b5efits provid$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to an individual by reason ( s]vice 9 ! ,arm$ ,=ces2 & 7,b7 all recognitions & honors t ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se provides to memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces4 7#b7 ,re9/atem5t ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all re9/ate all recognitions & honors ( a cov]$ memb] ^: dis*>ge *>act]ization is *ang$ "u subsection 7e7 t ! ,secret>y )held because ( ! orig9al dis*>ge *>act]ization ( ! memb]4 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m appropriate dis*>ge bo>d means ! bo>ds = correction ( milit>y records "u section #aeeb ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or ! dis*>ge review bo>ds "u section #aeec ( su* title1 z ! case may be4 7#b7 ,! t]m cov]$ memb] means any =m] memb] ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces :o 0 dis*>g$ f ! ,arm$ ,=ces because ( ! sexual ori5tation ( ! memb]4 7#c7 ,! t]m dis*>ge *>act]ization means ! *>act]ization "u :i* a memb] ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces is dis*>g$ or releas$1 includ+ di%onorable1 g5]al1 o!r ?an honorable1 & honorable4 7#d7 ,! t]m ,don't ,ask ,don't ,tell means section #fed ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z 9 effect be=e su* section 0 repeal$ pursuant to ! ,don't ,ask1 ,don't ,tell ,repeal ,act ( #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-cba74 7#e7 ,! t]m repres5tative means ! surviv+ sp\se1 next ( k91 or legal repres5tative ( a cov]$ memb]4 7i7 ,reports 7#a7 ,review ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all conduct a review ( ! consi/5cy & uni=mity ( ! reviews conduct$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & ea* ye> !reaft] = a #d-ye> p]iod1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! reviews "u subsection 7a74 ,su* reports %all include any comm5ts or recomm5dations = cont9u$ actions4 #hjd4 ,hi/orical review ( dis*>ges f ! ,arm$ ,=ces due to sexual ori5tation ,! ,secret>y ( ea* milit>y dep>tm5t %all ensure t oral hi/orians ( ! dep>tm5t-- 7#a7 review ! facts & circum/ances surr\nd+ ! e/imat$ #ajj1jjj memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces dis*>g$ f ! ,arm$ ,=ces betwe5 ,_w ,w> ,,ii & ,septemb] #bjaa because ( ! sexual ori5tation ( ! memb]2 & 7#b7 receive oral te/imony ( individuals :o p]sonally exp]i5c$ discrim9ation & dis*>ge because ( ! actual or p]ceiv$ sexual ori5tation ( ! individual s t su* te/imony may s]ve z an (ficial record ( ^! discrim9atory policies & _! impact on ,am]ican lives4 #hje4 ,modification ( ,article #abe ( ! ,uni=m ,code ( ,milit>y ,ju/ice ,section #ibe7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7article #abe ( ! ,uni=m ,code ( ,milit>y ,ju/ice71 is am5d$ by /rik+ ) ano!r p]son ( ! same or opposite sex4 #hjf4 ,exemption f immigrant visa limit ,section #bja7;b77#a7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,ali5s :o-- 7i7 are eligible = a visa "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#c7 ( section #bjc7;a72 & 7ii7 h a p>5t 7reg>dless ( :e!r ! p>5t is liv+ or dead7 :o 0 naturaliz$ pursuant to-- 7,i7 section #dje ( ! ,immigration ,act ( #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fdi2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #addj note72 or 7,,ii7 title ,,iii ( ! ,act ( ,octob] #ad1 #aidj 7#ed ,/at4 #aacg1 *apt] #hgf71 z add$ by section #ajja ( ! ,second ,w> ,p[]s ,act1 #aidb 7#ef ,/at4 #ahb1 *apt] #aii74 4 #hjg4 ,c]ta9 s]vice 9 ! organiz$ milit>y =ces ( ! ,philipp9es & ! ,philipp9e ,sc\ts deem$ to be active s]vice 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,section #ajg ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ n aft] ,army ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 %all2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 1 except b5efits "u-- & all t foll[s 9 t subsection & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ n aft] ,arm$ ,=ces ,volunt>y ,recruitm5t ,act ( #aide %all2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ except-- & all t foll[s 9 t subsection & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7#c7 by am5d+ subsection 7c7 to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,det]m9ation ( eligibility 7#a7 ,9 det]m9+ ! eligibility ( ! s]vice ( an individual "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt any alt]native docum5tation reg>d+ su* s]vice1 includ+ docum5tation o!r ?an ! ,miss\ri ,li/1 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es relevant4 7#b7 ,n lat] ?an ,m>* #a ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( individuals apply+ = b5efits pursuant to ?is section dur+ ! previ\s ye>2 & 7,b7 ! numb] ( su* individuals t ! ,secret>y approv$ = b5efits4 2 & 7#d7 by am5d+ subsection 7d7 to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,relation to ,filip9o ,vet]ans ,equity ,comp5sation ,fund ,section #ajjb7;h7 ( ! ,am]ican ,recov]y & ,re9ve/m5t ,act ( #bjji 7title ,x ( division ,a ( ,public ,law #aaa-e2 #abc ,/at4 #bjj2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ajg note7 %all n apply to an individual describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 or 7b7 ( ?is section4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ ,am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,! head+ ( su* section is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ajg4 ,c]ta9 s]vice deem$ to be active s]vice3 s]vice 9 organiz$ milit>y =ces ( ! ,philipp9es & 9 ! ,philipp9e ,sc\ts 4 7#b7 ,! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( sections at ! beg9n+ ( *apt] #a ( su* title is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ajg4 ,c]ta9 s]vice deem$ to be active s]vice3 s]vice 9 organiz$ milit>y =ces ( ! ,philipp9es & 9 ! ,philipp9e ,sc\ts4 4 7c7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! date t is #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,applicability ,no b5efits %all accrue to any p]son = any p]iod be=e ! effective date ( ?is section by reason ( ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 #hjh4 ,eligibility = int]m5t 9 national cemet]ies 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdjb7;a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aj7 ,any individual-- 7,a7 :o-- 7i7 0 naturaliz$ pursuant to section #b7a7 ( ! ,hmong ,vet]ans' ,naturalization ,act ( #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-bjg2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #adbc note72 & 7ii7 at ! "t ( ! individual's dea? resid$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7,b7 :o-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es s]v$ ) a special gu]rilla unit or irregul> =ces op]at+ f a base 9 ,laos 9 support ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates at any "t dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ ,febru>y #bh1 #aifa1 & end+ ,may #g1 #aige2 & 7ii7 at ! "t ( ! individual's dea?-- 7,i7 0 a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or an ali5 lawfully admitt$ = p]man5t resid5ce 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,,ii7 resid$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to an individual dy+ on or aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4