Obtaining expansion of VA child care services

Obtaining expansion of VA child care services is an important priority for DAV, and in particular for young veterans with dependent children who need this support as they recover from wounds, injuries and illnesses associated with their combat deployments. Representatives Julia Brownley and Brian Higgins have introduced important new measures that would authorize child care services to many veterans enrolled in VA health care.  The bills, H.R. 1496, "to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the access to child care for certain veterans receiving health care at a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs," and H.R. 1948, the "Veterans Access to Child Care Act," would establish in the VA a flexible new authority to either provide direct services to children of certain veterans during their care, or to pay for, or reimburse expenses for, such private child care services to enable veterans to receive VA health care.  VA's existing three-site pilot program of child care has been deemed a success as an aid to improve access to care, and these similar bills would result in expanding that program nationwide.
Please use the prepared letter or write your own version to contact your Representative to urge support of the Brownley and Higgins bills, H.R. 1496 and H.R. 1948.
Thank you for your participation in the DAV Commander's Action Network, and for your grassroots activism on important DAV priorities.  With your help, DAV is a more effective advocate for wartime veterans.
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FW: Nevada Legislature Update - Weekly Summary Update April 20

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;

 and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

From Larry Tobey

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For your information.

R. Walker

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Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:49:00 -0400 (EDT)
From: Nevada Department of Veteran Services <pio.ndvs@veterans.nv.gov>
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Subject: Nevada Legislature Update -  Weekly Summary Update April 20
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Nevada Legislature Summary  Update April 20 This is a weekly notice of the meetings of the past week and upcoming meetings for the coming week.  Included: NDVS Budget, Northern Nevada Nursing Home Project AB62, AB71, AB76, AB89, AB103, AB140, AB241  The following notes include most recent meetings and known scheduled meetings. More information can be found by clicking the bill number which will take you to the overview page for the bill on the Nevada Legislature website.  _____________________________________________  AB62 - Revises certain provisions relating to veterans.  Committee: Assembly Government Affairs Most Recent Actions: 4/17/2015  -  From printer. To reengrossment. Reengrossed. Second reprint. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 40, Nays: None, Excused: 2.) To Senate. Last Meeting: 2/27/15 Last Meeting Action: Amend, and do pass as amended Next Meeting: TBD AB71 - Revises provisions relating to military veterans and members and relatives of members of the Nevada National Guard. Committee: Assembly Taxation Most Recent Actions: 4/7/15 - From Committee: Amend, and do pass as amended Last Meeting: 3/12/15 Last Meeting Action: Amend , and do pass as amended Next Meeting: TBD AB76 - Makes various changes relating to the education of veterans and their dependents.  Committee: Assembly Education Most Recent Actions: 3/26/15 - Approved by the Governor. Chapter 13 AB89 - Makes various changes to provisions relating to certain professions.  Committee: Assembly Education Most Recent Actions:  4/17/2015  -  Read second time. Amended. (Amend. Nos. 79 and 250.) To printer. Last Meeting: 3/4/15 Last Meeting Action: Amend, and do pass as amended Next Meeting: TBD AB103 - Provides for the issuance of special license plates for veterans who are awarded the Silver Star or Bronze Star Medal. Committee: Assembly Transportation Most Recent Actions:  4/13/2015  -  In Senate. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Transportation. To committee. Last Meeting: 2/17/15, Assembly on Taxation Last Meeting Action: Mentioned no jurisdiction Next Meeting: TBD AB140 - Revises provisions governing certain domestic relations matters involving veterans with a service-connected disability.   Committee: Assembly Judiciary Most Recent Action:  4/17/2015  -  Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 234.) To printer. Last Meeting: 3/31/15 Next Meeting: TBD AB241 - Creates the Advisory Military and Veterans Research Committee.  Committee: Assembly Government Affairs  Most Recent Actions: 4/14/2015  -  Read second time. Rereferred to Committee on Ways and Means. Exemption effective. To committee. Last Meeting: 4/10/15 Last Meeting Action: Without recommendation and rerefer Next Meeting: TBD _______________________________________________________ Sign up for PERSONALIZED LEGISLATIVE TRACKING with the Nevada 78th Legislature You can sign up with the 78th Legislature for Personal Legislative Tracking (PLT) to stay up to date on issues you are interested in. The PLT site allows you to track up to 10 items FREE. Beyond 10, there is a subscription fee which is found on the website. A brief set of instructions/tips are located on the NDVS website by clicking this link. INSTRUCTIONS. Or you can go directly to the 78th PLT website HERE. The instructions provided by NDVS are only to assist you to get started. If you have issues with registering, signing in or other issues, you must contact the "Webmaster " through the Contact Us tab at the bottom of the PLT home page.

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Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:15:28 -0400 (EDT)
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Subject: Updated Events April - June
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April - May Updated Events  If you have events in your area you would like to have included, reply to this email with information, webpage links and contact information and it can be added in the next event update. _________________ April 25 Honor Flight - Kilroy Classic Golf Tournament Carson City- Silver Oak Golf Center For Registration and information call 775.315.3700 or visit the tournament web page at HonorFlightNV.org May 2 Operation Pillowcase:  Registration Deadline April 25 Operation Pillowcase sends hand sewn pillows to deployed military men and women stationed around the world. Families will come together to decorate a pillowcase for their deployed loved one. For this event, pre- ironed on photo, markers and stencils will be provided.  Location: VFW Post 10047 Veterans Hall.  (Located outside the main gates of Nellis AFB behind Walmart Craig and Las Vegas Blvd are the cross streets)  Time: Noon - 2 pm. Food/Activities: Lunch provided, face painting and a magician. Register by April 25 Here Always Lost Exhibit: A Meditation on War Always Lost continues its Nevada tour with support from the NDVS. April 6-22: Carson City - Nevada State Legislature Building May 11-18: Hawthorne American Legion Information: Always Lost Information/ 2015 Dates May 2  Veteran Suicide  Awareness March A veteran dies of suicide every 80 minutes. This march is to raise awareness of the 22 veterans who commit suicide each day and the 8,030 each year.  Carson City - Hwy 395 & College Parkway to Western Nevada Community College. 10am - 1pm Contact 327.445.3301 May 16 Hawthorne  Armed Forces Day Events begin at 7:30 am with pancake breakfast and continue throughout the day with live outdoor music, war displays, and a parade beginning 12 pm. Information: Visit Facebook "Armed Forces Day - Hawthorne" Veterans Guest House  May 23 Summer Salute 3rd Annual Car Classic VGH provides housing for veterans and family visiting the Reno Veterans Hospital for medical treatment.  This Summer Salute is expected to be the largest with 26 car classes and 600 participants. As one of the largest car shows in Reno, proceeds go to support the Guest House's work of assisting veterans. Vehicle entry fee is only $10. Learn More Location: Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno June 19 Golfing For Our Heroes - 5th Annual Tournament Lakeridge Golf Course, Reno  Various Sponsorships are also available and include "Hole" Sponsorship, "Closest to the Pin", "Longest Drive", "Hole-in-one", and raffle/product sponsorship. Learn More and Register Memorial Day  Weekend 2015 Nevada State Veterans Cemeteries May 23 - Flag Placement Day - Volunteers needed in Fernley and Boulder City. May 25 - Memorial Day Ceremonies - The Northern and Southern Veterans cemeteries will hold events and celebrate their 25th Anniversary of service to veterans and families.  Start Times are still to be determined.  June 11-19  VFW Nevada State Convention Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Register Here; download "State Convention" form. Submission information is on the form. Room reservations deadline May 10 ____________________ Sign up for PERSONALIZED LEGISLATIVE TRACKING with the Nevada 78th Legislature You can sign up with the 78th Legislature for Personal Legislative Tracking (PLT) to stay up to date on issues you are interested in. The PLT site allows you to track up to 10 items FREE. Beyond 10, there is a subscription fee which is found on the website. A brief set of instructions/tips are located on the NDVS website by clicking this link. INSTRUCTIONS. Or you can go directly to the 78th PLT website HERE. The instructions provided by NDVS are only to assist you to get started. If you have issues with registering, signing in or other issues, you must contact the "Webmaster " through the Contact Us tab at the bottom of the PLT home page.

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FW: UVLC Agenda

Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;

 and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

From Larry Tobey

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Sent: 4/24/2015 10:38:28 A.M. Central Daylight Time
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For your information.

R. Walker

Adj.

4/24/2015 Agenda

·      Introduction

·      Pledge of Allegiance

·      Approval of minutes

·      Approval of agenda

·      Discussion of Active Veteran Legislation / Old Business

o   AB62  Passed Assembly

o   AB71  Assm Committee on Ways and Means, Apr 7. Declared Exempt

o   AB 89 Passed Assm, hearing this am, officers report

o   AB 93 (suicide prevention) Passed Assembly, Kevin, Tony, Darrol Report

o   AB 103 (bronze/silver star) Passed Assembly, Senate Transportation, Chair

o   AB 131 (selective service) Passed Assembly

o   AB 140 (alimony) Passed Assembly

o   AB 241 (military/veteran advisory research committee)  To committee on Ways and Means Apr 10.  Declared Exempt, no report

o   AB 250 Passed Assembly, hearing on Apr. 30^th, 0800.

o   AB 257 (Nv. Defense Support Committee) Declared Exempt. No update

o   AB 294 (Suicide Prevention Training) Did not make it out of Assembly

o   AB 299 (Promotes military charter schools, promotes JROTC) Declared Exempt, no update

o   AB 301 (Nv. Flag) Passed Assembly,

o   AB 327 (Veterans Court) Neutral Stance; Declared Exempt

o   AB 388 (Leave for state employees) Passed Assembly, correction, did not pass Assembly as of yet, Declared Exempt

o   AB 439 (Supplemental Appropriation to Office of the Military) Neutral Stance; Declared Exempt, no update

o   AB 471 (NDVS Deputy Dir) Do Pass Senate Gov Affairs Committee, Apr 8, Declared Exempt, no update

o   AB 472 (Patriot Relief Account) Passed Assembly, Senate Finance, Apr. 8. Declared Exempt, no update

o   AB 482 (Veterans Policy Research Institute) Declared Exempt. Assembly Ways and Means Committee March 23, No update

o   SB 24 (Unemployment for Guard) Passed Senate, Assembly Gov Affairs, Apr. 9. Correction; passed Senate Committee, then to Assembly Committee, has not passed Senate floor as of yet.

o   SB 60 (AG Jag military and veteran) Passed Senate Judiciary Apr. 7. Declared Exempt, no update

o   SB 108 (Veteran Preference Cap Increase) Passed Senate correction Senate Committee, Assm Gov Affairs Apr. 9. Waiver granted on 4-20-15. Has not yet passed Senate floor.

o   SB 200 (Charter Schools on Base) Neutral Stance; Passed Senate, Ass Education Apr. 3. No Update

o   SB 203 (Absentee Ballots) Passed Committee, Senate Leg Operations and Elections, Apr. 10. Declared Exempt, no update.

o   SB 209 (DL Veterans Status) Passed Senate

o   SB 268 (NDVS MST research) NOE. Passed Senate, first read in Assembly, assigned to Gov Affairs committee.

o   Northern Nevada Veterans Home / NDVS Budget No update

-New business

-Open discussion

-Set date for next meeting

Accomplished:

o   AB76 - Gov Comprehensive. Veteran out of state tuition.

o   SB 90- Military court martial

o   SB 145- Motorcycle course fee for National Guard

If you need a copy of this AGENDA please print one for yourself

Caleb E. Harris 
UVLC Chairman

DAV Nv Legislative Co-Chair
VFW Nv Legislative Co-Chair calebharris1973@yahoo.com 
PO Box 60431 Reno, Nv
775-636-2369