A bill to require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-623.

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SenateJun 18, 2003IntroducedOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (2)

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Related House bill: H.R.2659 To require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Related House bill: H.R.2808 To require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 18, 2003

Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from taking any action proposed under the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs: (1) unless the Secretary has notified Congress of the intention to take such action; and (2) until the later of the expiration of a 60-day period, or 30 days of continuous congressional session, after such notification.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] · D–FL

Committees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

9 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Actions

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Jul 29, 2003
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-623.
Jun 18, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8136)
Jun 18, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8135-8136)
Jun 18, 2003
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.1283, 108th Congress: A bill to require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/1283

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-06-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s1283/BILLS-108s1283is.htm

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Analyze S.1283 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 S.1283, 108th Congress: A bill to require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/1283

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-06-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s1283/BILLS-108s1283is.htm

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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.

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Discuss S.1283, 108th Congress: A bill to require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/1283

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-06-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s1283/BILLS-108s1283is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-05-29T10:56:45Z. 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.

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Discuss S.1283, 108th Congress: A bill to require advance notification of Congress regarding any action proposed to be taken by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/1283

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2003-06-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/s1283/BILLS-108s1283is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-05-29T10:56:45Z. 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 S.1283 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.