Federal (United States) · Session law
Pub. L. 109-461 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to repeal certain limitations on attorney representation of claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to expand eligibility for the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program, to otherwise improve veterans’ benefits, memorial affairs, and health-care programs, to enhance information security programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
69 sections
1 group
56 sections filed directly here
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. I, sec. 101AGENT OR ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION IN VETERANS BENEFITS CASES BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 201ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 202PAY COMPARABILITY FOR THE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER, OFFICE OF NURSING SERVICES.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 203IMPROVEMENT AND EXPANSION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 204DISCLOSURE OF MEDICAL RECORDS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 205EXPANSION OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 206STRATEGIC PLAN FOR LONG-TERM CARE.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 207BLIND REHABILITATION OUTPATIENT SPECIALISTS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 208EXTENSION OF CERTAIN COMPLIANCE REPORTS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 209PARKINSON’S DISEASE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CLINICAL CENTERS AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 210REPEAL OF TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR BENEFITS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 211MODIFICATIONS TO STATE HOME AUTHORITIES.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 212OFFICE OF RURAL HEALTH.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 213OUTREACH PROGRAM TO VETERANS IN RURAL AREAS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 214PILOT PROGRAM ON IMPROVEMENT OF CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE SERVICES.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 215EXPANSION OF OUTREACH ACTIVITIES OF VET CENTERS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 216CLARIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. II, sec. 217FUNDING FOR VET CENTER PROGRAM.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. III, sec. 301EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SURVIVORS’ AND DEPENDENTS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. III, sec. 302RESTORATION OF LOST ENTITLEMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO DISCONTINUE A PROGRAM OF EDUCATION BECAUSE OF BEING ORDERED TO FULL-TIME NATIONAL GUARD DUTY.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. III, sec. 303EXCEPTION FOR INSTITUTIONS OFFERING GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED NONACCREDITED COURSES TO REQUIREMENT OF REFUNDING UNUSED TUITION.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. III, sec. 304EXTENSION OF WORK-STUDY ALLOWANCE.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. III, sec. 305DEADLINE AND EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR REPORT ON EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. III, sec. 306REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT IN ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. III, sec. 307TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS RELATING TO EDUCATION LAWS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. IV, sec. 401PROVISION OF GOVERNMENT MEMORIAL HEADSTONES OR MARKERS AND MEMORIAL INSCRIPTIONS FOR DECEASED DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF VETERANS WHOSE REMAINS ARE UNAVAILABLE FOR BURIAL.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. IV, sec. 402PROVISION OF GOVERNMENT MARKERS FOR MARKED GRAVES OF VETERANS AT PRIVATE CEMETERIES.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. IV, sec. 403ELIGIBILITY OF INDIAN TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR GRANTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERANS CEMETERIES ON TRUST LANDS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. IV, sec. 404REMOVAL OF REMAINS OF RUSSELL WAYNE WAGNER FROM ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. V, sec. 501RESIDENTIAL COOPERATIVE HOUSING UNITS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. V, sec. 502DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS GOALS FOR PARTICIPATION BY SMALL BUSINESSES OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY VETERANS IN PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. V, sec. 503DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CONTRACTING PRIORITY FOR VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VI, sec. 601TRAINING OF NEW DISABLED VETERANS’ OUTREACH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS AND LOCAL VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATIVES BY NVTI REQUIRED.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VI, sec. 602RULES FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT FOR DISABLED VETERANS’ OUTREACH PROGRAM SPECIALISTS AND LOCAL VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATIVES.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VI, sec. 603PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OFFICES.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VI, sec. 604DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ON CREDENTIALING AND LICENSURE OF VETERANS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VI, sec. 605DEPARTMENT OF LABOR IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATIONS FOR PRIORITY OF SERVICE.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VII, sec. 701REAFFIRMATION OF NATIONAL GOAL TO END HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VII, sec. 702SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE RESPONSE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS VETERANS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VII, sec. 703AUTHORITY TO MAKE GRANTS FOR COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VII, sec. 704EXTENSION OF TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION FOR SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL AND HOMELESS VETERANS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VII, sec. 705EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES OBTAINED THROUGH FORECLOSURE OF HOME MORTGAGES.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VII, sec. 706EXTENSION OF FUNDING FOR GRANT PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS VETERANS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VII, sec. 707EXTENSION OF FUNDING FOR HOMELESS VETERAN SERVICE PROVIDER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VII, sec. 708ADDITIONAL ELEMENT IN ANNUAL REPORT ON ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS VETERANS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VII, sec. 709ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HOMELESS VETERANS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. VII, sec. 710RENTAL ASSISTANCE VOUCHERS FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. IX, sec. 901SHORT TITLE.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. IX, sec. 902DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. IX, sec. 903INFORMATION SECURITY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. X, sec. 1001NOTICE TO CONGRESSIONAL VETERANS COMMITTEES OF CERTAIN TRANSFERS OF FUNDS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. X, sec. 1002CLARIFICATION OF CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES COVERED BY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. X, sec. 1003EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR HEALTH CARE FOR PARTICIPATION IN DOD CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WARFARE TESTING.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. X, sec. 1004TECHNICAL AND CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. X, sec. 1005CODIFICATION OF COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT PROVIDED IN PUBLIC LAW 109–361.Enacted
- Pub. L. 109-461, tit. X, sec. 1006COORDINATION OF PROVISIONS WITH VETERANS PROGRAMS EXTENSION ACT OF 2006.Enacted