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Hearing Hearings to examine advancing the mission, focusing on evaluating the future of VA research.
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript · 8 transcript matches
BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD "I just want to put on the record that I am continuing to work for a bicameral and bipartisan agreement to advance our shared priorities, and I emphasize shared priorities in the Take Care of America Veterans Act, particularly the Major Richard Starr Act, which both the Chairman and I support. I will ask again at a time when we agree it is possible for passage by the Senate of a modified version of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. My proposal will replace the Major Richard Starr Act language in that bill with my legislation to fully repeal the Wounded Veterans"
Hearing A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of Disabled American Veterans and multi VSOs.
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Feb 24, 2026 · Transcript · 8 transcript matches
TAKANO, MARK "and therefore should be paid by the general public? I ask the same for the Major Richard Star Act. Should veterans shoulder the cost of the major Richard Starr Act? Should we allow arbitrary congressional rules to"
Hearing H.R. 7008 – Stop Insider Trading Act; H.R. 6955 – Main Street Capital Access Act; H. Con. Res. 113 – Establishing the congressional budget for the...
house Rules Committee · Jul 20, 2026 · Transcript · 6 transcript matches
SPEAKER_12 "So, given that you've said that our nation's debt is such an existential crisis, wouldn't you agree that it is irresponsible to spend another $60 billion in taxpayer dollars on Trump's war when you already have $75 billion available? $75 billion that hasn't even been obligated yet. I've also submitted an amendment that I hope to offer in the Rules Committee later tonight to use $13 billion out of that $60 billion to add the Major Richard Starr Act to the Reconciliation Bill. This would help combat wounded veterans get the full support that they're entitled"
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The Senkakus (Diaoyu/Diaoyutai) Dispute: U.S. Treaty Obligations
Reports · Mar 1, 2021
Since 2012, tensions have increased between Japan and China over the disputed Senkaku islands in the East China Sea. These flare-ups run the risk of involving the United States in an armed conflict...
Testimony BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD
Business meeting to consider S.342, to amend title 38, United States C...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Mar 18, 2026
"This set of bills will expand veterans' access to prosthetics, automobile adaptive enhancements, burial benefits, and opioid rescue medications, among many others. They're going to provide additional education benefits to Purple Heart veterans as well as guardsmen and reservists. I could go on, but I want to emphasize the importance of one measure that we are not considering today, which is the Major Richard Starr Act. I've been to the floor now twice to seek unanimous consent for the Major..."
Hearing H.R. 139 – Sunshine Protection Act of 2025; H.R. 8595 – National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027;...
house Rules Committee · Jul 13, 2026 · Transcript · 3 transcript matches
LEGER FERNANDEZ, TERESA "You've put your life at risk. And I would just, if the Chair would indulge me, ask how many of you are in favor of the Richard Starr Act? The Richard Starr Act. The Richard Starr Act. Major Richard Starr"
Testimony BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD
Hearings to examine advancing the mission, focusing on evaluating the ...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"I just want to put on the record that I am continuing to work for a bicameral and bipartisan agreement to advance our shared priorities, and I emphasize shared priorities in the Take Care of America Veterans Act, particularly the Major Richard Starr Act, which both the Chairman and I support. I will ask again at a time when we agree it is possible for passage by the Senate of a modified version of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. My proposal will replace the Major Richard Starr Act..."
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.342, to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Mar 18, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD "This set of bills will expand veterans' access to prosthetics, automobile adaptive enhancements, burial benefits, and opioid rescue medications, among many others. They're going to provide additional education benefits to Purple Heart veterans as well as guardsmen and reservists. I could go on, but I want to emphasize the importance of one measure that we are not considering today, which is the Major Richard Starr Act. I've been to the floor now twice to seek unanimous consent for the Major Richard Starr Act, which basically does justice and fairness to veterans who are eligible and should..."
Testimony TAKANO, MARK
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to exami...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Feb 24, 2026
"and therefore should be paid by the general public? I ask the same for the Major Richard Star Act. Should veterans shoulder the cost of the major Richard Starr Act? Should we allow arbitrary congressional rules to"
Testimony MORAN, JERRY
Hearings to examine advancing the mission, focusing on evaluating the ...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"Senator Blumenthal, thank you. I, too, share a view of finding a path forward on the Richard Starr Act and an opportunity to address a number of issues, 60-some pieces of legislation that are included in bipartisan pieces of legislation. One of them was mentioned by Senator Murray today as a priority of hers in regard to menopause and women. That's a bill that's included in the Take Care of America Act, Veterans Act, and I look forward to finding that path that not only takes care of the..."
Testimony MORAN, JERRY
Business meeting to consider S.342, to amend title 38, United States C...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Mar 18, 2026
"Senator Blumenthal, thank you for those remarks, for working together, and I, too, am anxious for the Richard Starr Act to be considered. We will now consider the bills that are before us. We are still awaiting, subject to a quorum, we are still waiting for one more senator. Those bills will include the committee"
Testimony MORAN, JERRY
Hearings to examine advancing the mission, focusing on evaluating the ...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"We'll continue to work to see if there's a way that satisfies the needs of the law but results in an outcome as compared to words that say we're for something, but again, ends up with no result. So again, I want an outcome and working to achieve that. We will, and just for a slight moment longer right now. That, I am so interested in getting the Richard Starr Act and these other pieces of legislation completed, passed by Congress, signed by the President. This is not jurisdiction. This issue of..."
Testimony MORAN, JERRY
Hearings to examine advancing the mission, focusing on evaluating the ...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"And she accused me, her congressman, of just delaying until she was no longer alive. And I tried to convince my mom that that was not the case, but that legislation took years to come to fruition. She was dead. And I want to make sure that the veterans who would benefit from all that legislation, but particularly from the Richard Starr Act, are still living the Armed Services Committee. I would call that, Senator Blumenthal, not a result. So we'll keep watching legislation. Our witnesses may be..."
Testimony TAKANO, MARK
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to exami...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Feb 24, 2026
"meaningful change for an underserved and deserving community. Major Richard Starr Act. I have heard you loud and clear. We need to pass that"
Testimony BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to exami...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Feb 24, 2026
"And the best example would be passing the Richard Starr... Major Richard Starr Act. Most of you know I have championed this bill for"
Testimony BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to exami...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Feb 24, 2026
"It is deserved. The Richard Starr Act should pass during this session of the United States Congress. And I will go to the floor and again ask unanimous consent that it be"
Testimony PAPPAS, CHRIS
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to exami...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Feb 24, 2026
"country. And I regret that it's taken so long to get things like the Major Richard Starr Act considered and across the finish line. Things like the Love Lives On Act, which is really important to survivors. One issue that I hear,"
Testimony LINDSAY KNIGHT
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to exami...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Feb 24, 2026
"as they establish their new life as a veteran family. Finally, Blue Star Families calls on Congress to pass the Major Richard Starr Act, as many of you know. The Starr Act has 315 House and 77 Senate"
Testimony BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD
A joint hearing with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to exami...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Feb 24, 2026
"I'd like to see the President of the United States commit to immediate passage of the Richard Starr Act. I'd like to see the President of the United States commit to replace all of the"
Testimony SPEAKER_12
H.R. 7008 – Stop Insider Trading Act; H.R. 6955 – Main Street Capital ...
house Rules Committee · Jul 20, 2026
"So, given that you've said that our nation's debt is such an existential crisis, wouldn't you agree that it is irresponsible to spend another $60 billion in taxpayer dollars on Trump's war when you already have $75 billion available? $75 billion that hasn't even been obligated yet. I've also submitted an amendment that I hope to offer in the Rules Committee later tonight to use $13 billion out of that $60 billion to add the Major Richard Starr Act to the Reconciliation Bill. This would help..."
Testimony SPEAKER_18
H.R. 7008 – Stop Insider Trading Act; H.R. 6955 – Main Street Capital ...
house Rules Committee · Jul 20, 2026
"It was on the floor when we had discussion about Take Care of America's Veterans Act, and there was a lot of confusion and a variety of ways to look at how we're going to make sure that we're going to fund the benefits for people when we go to send them to wars, we're going to send them in the military. There were some concerns to be able to fund the Richard Starr Act, that we would codify some of the VA actions that could potentially cut benefits for future veterans and current military. I..."
Testimony SPEAKER_12
H.R. 7008 – Stop Insider Trading Act; H.R. 6955 – Main Street Capital ...
house Rules Committee · Jul 20, 2026
"And we have no idea how that money in the reconciliation bill, if it would ever pass, would be used. I mean, yeah, I mean, this is scary. And this should not be a partisan issue. And not just Democrats, but Republicans in this chamber who give a damn about integrity in elections ought to be outraged by what's going on. With that, I yield back. Just briefly, Mr. Davidson, we objected to your veterans bill because you cut veterans benefits to pay for other veterans benefits, but if you are going..."
Testimony SPEAKER_12
H.R. 7008 – Stop Insider Trading Act; H.R. 6955 – Main Street Capital ...
house Rules Committee · Jul 20, 2026
"The veterans are very disappointed. I have an amendment to make the Richard Starr Act in order. No, but I"
Testimony SPEAKER_12
H.R. 7008 – Stop Insider Trading Act; H.R. 6955 – Main Street Capital ...
house Rules Committee · Jul 20, 2026
"which would add budget reconciliation instructions requiring the House Committee on Armed Services to submit changes in laws within its jurisdiction that increase direct spending by no less than $13 billion out of the $60 billion that Republicans allocated for the Department of Defense for the purpose of adding the major Richard Starr Act to the reconciliation bill. Republicans gave DOD $150 billion last July. They haven't used half of"
Testimony LEGER FERNANDEZ, TERESA
H.R. 139 – Sunshine Protection Act of 2025; H.R. 8595 – National Secur...
house Rules Committee · Jul 13, 2026
"You've put your life at risk. And I would just, if the Chair would indulge me, ask how many of you are in favor of the Richard Starr Act? The Richard Starr Act. The Richard Starr Act. Major Richard Starr"
Testimony SCANLON, MARY GAY
H.R. 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; H...
house Rules Committee · Jun 29, 2026
"Aye. Further discussion? Ms. Scanlon. Yes, thank you, Madam Chair. I have another amendment to the rule H.R. 8800 offered by Representative Bilirakis, which would add the Major Richard Starr Act to the bill. As we know from last week's debate, this bill is a priority for our veterans groups, and it has 330 co-sponsors, so it should be an easy passage here. This bill would allow combat injured veterans with fewer than 20 years of service to receive their full DOD retirement and disability pay so..."
Testimony SPEAKER_12
Hearings to examine S.749, to amend title 38, United States Code, to e...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Apr 29, 2026
"I'm going to forego an opening statement and put it in the record, if that's okay. I just want to say I am hopeful that we will move forward on the Major Richard Starr Act. I know that the chairman is sympathetic, and I believe we have an opportunity for a bipartisan step forward on an act that is about simple justice for combat injured"
Hearing H.R. 8800 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; H.R. 8884 – Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act; H. Res....
house Rules Committee · Jun 29, 2026 · Transcript
SCANLON, MARY GAY "Aye. Further discussion? Ms. Scanlon. Yes, thank you, Madam Chair. I have another amendment to the rule H.R. 8800 offered by Representative Bilirakis, which would add the Major Richard Starr Act to the bill. As we know from last week's debate, this bill is a priority for our veterans groups, and it has 330 co-sponsors, so it should be an easy passage here. This bill would allow combat injured veterans with fewer than 20 years of service to receive their full DOD retirement and disability pay so that combat injured veterans are not penalized for being seriously injured while in combat. So I..."
Hearing Hearings to examine S.749, to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving...
senate Veterans' Affairs Committee · Apr 29, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_12 "I'm going to forego an opening statement and put it in the record, if that's okay. I just want to say I am hopeful that we will move forward on the Major Richard Starr Act. I know that the chairman is sympathetic, and I believe we have an opportunity for a bipartisan step forward on an act that is about simple justice for combat injured"
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Congressional Access to Information in an Impeachment Investigation
Reports · Oct 25, 2019
Committee investigations in the House of Representatives can serve several objectives. Most often, an investigation seeks to gather information either to review past legislation or develop future...
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Impeachment and the Constitution
Reports · Dec 6, 2023
The Constitution grants Congress authority to impeach and remove the President, Vice President, and other federal “civil officers” for “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”...
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Unaccompanied Alien Children: An Overview
Reports · Sep 5, 2024
The number of unaccompanied alien children (UAC, unaccompanied children) apprehended at the Southwest border between U.S. ports of entry while attempting to enter the United States without...
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National Statuary Hall Collection: Background and Legislative Options
Report · Dec 22, 2025
The National Statuary Hall Collection, located in the U.S. Capitol, comprises 100 statues provided by individual states to honor persons notable for their historic renown or for distinguished...
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Questions of the Privileges of the House: An Analysis
Reports · Aug 5, 2015
A question of the privileges of the House is a formal declaration by a Member of the House asserting that a situation has arisen affecting “the rights of the House collectively, its safety, dignity...
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Compelling Presidential Compliance with a Judicial Subpoena
Posts · May 4, 2018
Special Counsel Robert Mueller reportedly warned President Trump’s lawyers in a March meeting that if the President declined to participate in a voluntary interview, Mueller could issue a subpoena...
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Special Counsel Investigations: History, Authority, Appointment and Removal
Reports · Mar 13, 2019
The Constitution vests Congress with the legislative power, which includes authority to establish federal agencies and conduct oversight of those entities. Criminal investigations and prosecutions,...
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Trends in Mandatory Spending
Reports · Nov 7, 2023
Federal spending is divided into three broad categories: discretionary spending, mandatory spending, and net interest. Those categories are procedural, determined in the way that Congress provides...
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General Policy Statements: Legal Overview
Reports · Apr 14, 2016
Agencies frequently use guidance documents to set regulatory policy. While “legislative rules” carry the force of law and are required to undergo the notice and comment procedures of the...
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Bribery, Kickbacks, and Self-Dealing: An Overview of Honest Services Fraud and Issues for Congress
Reports · May 18, 2020
As the trials of state legislators Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos illustrate, corruption among high-profile public officials continues to be a concern in the United States. Likewise, recent examples...
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Congressional Oversight Manual
Report · Mar 27, 2026
Congress’s legislative role does not end when it passes legislation. Oversight is fundamental to make sure that laws are working as intended and are being administered in an effective, efficient, and...
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Veterans’ Educational Assistance Programs and Benefits: A Primer
Reports · Jun 3, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), previously named the Veterans Administration, has been providing veterans educational assistance benefits through the GI Bills and other programs since...
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Judge Neil M. Gorsuch: His Jurisprudence and Potential Impact on the Supreme Court
Reports · Mar 8, 2017
On January 31, 2017, President Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (Tenth Circuit) to fill the vacancy on the Supreme...
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Wage Inequality and the Stagnation of Earnings of Low-Wage Workers: Contributing Factors and Policy Options
Reports · Feb 5, 2020
Over the 1979-2018 period, real wages at the 10th percentile of the hourly wage distribution grew by 1.6%, whereas wages at the 50th percentile grew by 6.1% and wages at the 90th percentile grew by...