H.Amdt. 710House109th Congress (2005-2007)

An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs by $630,000,000.

Submitted March 15, 2006

Text

Offered

In chapter 5 of title I, after the paragraph relating to “Military Construction, Air Force”, insert the following:

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Departmental Administration

general operating expenses

For an additional amount for “General Operating Expenses”, $70,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That the amount provided under this heading is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006.

Veterans Health Administration

medical services

For an additional amount for “Medical Services”, $560,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2007: Provided, That the amount provided under this heading is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006.

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House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Salazar.(consideration: CR H1021-1022; text: CR H1021)

March 15, 2006 • 7:39 PM

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Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Salazar. (consideration: CR H1021-1022; text: CR H1021)

March 15, 2006 • 7:39 PM

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Mr. Lewis (CA) raised a point of order against the Salazar amendment (A010). Mr. Lewis (CA) stated that the legislation constituted legislation in an appropriations bill and was in violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. The Chair sustained the point of order.

March 15, 2006 • 7:45 PM