Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 1031) was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, was read the third time, and passed as follows S. 1031 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE STUDY ON DISPARITIES ASSOCIATED WITH RACE AND ETHNICITY WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN BENEFITS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Study Required.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study-- (1) to assess whether there are disparities associated with race and ethnicity with respect to-- (A) compensation benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; (B) disability ratings determined by the Secretary, with specific consideration of disability evaluations based on pain; and (C) the rejection of fully developed claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary; and (2) to develop recommendations to facilitate better data collection on the disparities described in paragraph (1). (b) Initial Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief Congress on the initial results of the study conducted under subsection (a).…”