Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
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Overview
This House Resolution provides for the consideration of three separate bills. The first bill (H.R. 1041) would prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from sharing certain information with the Department of Justice for background checks. The second bill (H.R. 6047) seeks to increase payments for disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation for veterans. The third bill (H.R. 1329) would allow the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located on the National Mall. Finally, the resolution waives a procedural rule to expedite consideration of the resolutions.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for background checks.
- Increases payments for disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation for veterans.
- Permits the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located on the National Mall.
- Waives the requirement for a two-thirds vote to consider resolutions reported by the Committee on Rules.
- Specifies debate time limits and a motion to recommit for each bill under consideration.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Justice
- Smithsonian Institution
- House of Representatives
Notable changes
- H.R. 1041 modifies the process for background checks involving veterans.
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