To improve the bill.
What it does: 3 changes: replaces text in 2 places, strikes text
Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI)What it changes
3 changes to S. 728 · 1 shown in the bill's text
Change 1: Replaces “September 30, 2014” with “April 30, 2016”
In S. 728 · Reported to Senate
SEC. 204. EXTENSION OF REDUCED PENSION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS COVERED BY MEDICAID PLANS FOR SERVICES FURNISHED BY NURSING FACILITIES.
Section 5503(d)(7) is amended by striking "September 30, 2011" and inserting "
[struck: September][inserted: April] 30,[struck: 2014][inserted: 2016]".SEC. 205. ENHANCEMENT OF DISABILITY COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS WITH DIFFICULTIES USING PROSTHESES AND DISABLED VETERANS IN NEED OF REGULAR AID AND ATTENDANCE FOR RESIDUALS OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.
Original wording
On page 39, line 10, strike “September 30, 2014” and insert “April 30, 2016”.
Change 2: Strikes page 54, line 18 through page 61, line 6
StrikesPrinted pageRemoves page 54, line 18 through page 61, line 6 of the printed bill. See that page
Original wording
On page 54, strike line 18 and all that follows through page 61, line 6.
Change 3: Rewrites page 61, line 7 through page 64, line 16
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 61, line 7 through page 64, line 16 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: SEC. 501. INCREASE IN CERTAIN BURIAL AND FUNERAL BENEFITS AND PLOT ALLOWANCES FOR VETERANS.
Inserted: (a) Increase in Burial and Funeral Expenses for Deaths in Department Facilities.--Section 2303(a)(1)(A) is amended by striking "$300" and inserting "$745 (as increased from time to time under subsection (c))".
Inserted: (b) Increase in Amount of Plot Allowances.--Section 2303(b) is amended by striking "$300" each place it appears and inserting "$745 (as increased from time to time under subsection (c))".
Inserted: (c) Annual Adjustment.--Section 2303 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
Inserted: "(c) With respect to any fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide a percentage increase (rounded to the nearest dollar) in the burial and funeral expenses under subsection (a) and in the plot allowance under subsection (b), equal to the percentage by which--
Inserted: "(1) the Consumer Price Index (all items, United States city average) for the 12-month period ending on the June 30 preceding the beginning of the fiscal year for which the increase is made, exceeds
Inserted: "(2) the Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period preceding the 12-month period described in paragraph (1).".
Inserted: (d) Effective Date.--
Inserted: (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to deaths occurring on or after October 1, 2010.
Inserted: (2) Prohibition on cost-of-living adjustment for fiscal year 2011.--No adjustments shall be made under section 2303(c) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (c), for fiscal year 2011.
Original wording
On page 61, strike line 7 and all that follows through page 64, line 16, and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 2654. Mr. AKAKA proposed an amendment to the bill S. 728, to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance veterans' insurance benefits, and for other purposes; as follows:
On page 39, line 10, strike “September 30, 2014” and insert “April 30, 2016”.
On page 54, strike line 18 and all that follows through page 61, line 6.
On page 61, strike line 7 and all that follows through page 64, line 16, and insert the following:
SEC. 501. INCREASE IN CERTAIN BURIAL AND FUNERAL BENEFITS AND PLOT ALLOWANCES FOR VETERANS.
(a) Increase in Burial and Funeral Expenses for Deaths in Department Facilities.--Section 2303(a)(1)(A) is amended by striking “$300” and inserting “$745 (as increased from time to time under subsection (c))”.
(b) Increase in Amount of Plot Allowances.--Section 2303(b) is amended by striking “$300” each place it appears and inserting “$745 (as increased from time to time under subsection (c))”.
(c) Annual Adjustment.--Section 2303 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(c) With respect to any fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide a percentage increase (rounded to the nearest dollar) in the burial and funeral expenses under subsection (a) and in the plot allowance under subsection (b), equal to the percentage by which--
“(1) the Consumer Price Index (all items, United States city average) for the 12-month period ending on the June 30 preceding the beginning of the fiscal year for which the increase is made, exceeds
“(2) the Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period preceding the 12-month period described in paragraph (1).”.
(d) Effective Date.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to deaths occurring on or after October 1, 2010.
(2) Prohibition on cost-of-living adjustment for fiscal year 2011.--No adjustments shall be made under section 2303(c) of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (c), for fiscal year 2011.
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Senate amendment submitted
October 7, 2009
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Senate amendment submitted
October 7, 2009
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2654 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 7, 2009
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2654 proposed by Senator Bennet for Senator Akaka.(consideration: CR S10251; text: CR S10251)
October 7, 2009
Amendment SA 2654 proposed by Senator Bennet for Senator Akaka. (consideration: CR S10251; text: CR S10251) To improve the bill.
October 7, 2009
Amendment SA 2654 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
October 7, 2009