To modify the deficit-neutral reserve fund for America's servicemembers and veterans to include leases of major medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

1. Inserts “, to include leases of major medical facilities,” after “space”

   InsertsPage 59, line 25Printed page

   In S.Con.Res. 8 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (3) the improvement of disability benefits or the process of evaluating and adjudicating benefit claims for members of the Armed Forces or veterans;

   (4) the infrastructure needs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including constructing or leasing space[struck: ][inserted: , to include leases of major medical facilities, ]and maintenance of Department facilities; or

   (5) supporting the transition of servicemembers to the civilian workforce, including by expanding or improving education, job training, and workforce development benefits, or other programs for servicemembers or veterans, which may include streamlining the process associated with credentialing requirements; by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over either the period of the total of fiscal years 2013 through 2018 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2013 through 2023.

   Original wording

   On page 59, line 25, insert after “space” the following: “, to include leases of major medical facilities,”.

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