To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that special pay paid to certain physicians and dentists of the Veterans Health Administration who retire before October 1, 1999, shall be considered to be basic pay for retirement purposes.

For Further Action See H.R.2206.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 21, 1997

Provides that special pay provided to certain physicians and dentists of the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs who retire before October 1, 1999, shall be considered to be basic pay for Federal retirement purposes. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deposit into the appropriate Federal retirement system an amount equal to the unfunded present liability of increases in retirement and survivor annuities due to this Act.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3] · R–AZ

Committees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

4 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Sep 11, 1997
For Further Action See H.R.2206.
May 21, 1997
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 21, 1997
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 21, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 1997
Introduced in House
May 21, 1997
Introduced in House

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Introduced in House · May 21, 1997 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 2206 · Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 1997

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Discuss H.R.1687, 105th Congress: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that special pay paid to certain physicians and dentists of the Veterans Health Administration who retire before October 1, 1999, shall be considered to be basic pay for retirement purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1687

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1997-05-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hr1687/BILLS-105hr1687ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:33:22Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.R.1687 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.R.1687, 105th Congress: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that special pay paid to certain physicians and dentists of the Veterans Health Administration who retire before October 1, 1999, shall be considered to be basic pay for retirement purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1687

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1997-05-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hr1687/BILLS-105hr1687ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:33:22Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.1687 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.R.1687, 105th Congress: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that special pay paid to certain physicians and dentists of the Veterans Health Administration who retire before October 1, 1999, shall be considered to be basic pay for retirement purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1687

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1997-05-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hr1687/BILLS-105hr1687ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:33:22Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.1687 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.R.1687, 105th Congress: To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that special pay paid to certain physicians and dentists of the Veterans Health Administration who retire before October 1, 1999, shall be considered to be basic pay for retirement purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1687

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1997-05-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hr1687/BILLS-105hr1687ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:33:22Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.R.1687 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.