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| 115-sres-740 | 115 | sres | 740 | A resolution honoring the life of Admiral James A. Lyons. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-20 | 2018-12-20 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7990-7991) | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 0 | Notes with deep sorrow and solemn mourning the death of Admiral James A. Lyons. Honors and expresses deep appreciation for the outstanding and important service of Admiral James A. Lyons to the United States. | 2020-09-28T22:42:37Z | |
| 115-s-3786 | 115 | s | 3786 | A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on cyberexploitation of members of the Armed Forces and their families, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE] | NE | R | S001197 | 1 | This bill directs the Department of Defense to complete a study on the malicious, unauthorized digital access of the personal information and accounts of members of the Armed Forces and their families. | 2023-01-11T13:40:39Z | |
| 115-s-3794 | 115 | s | 3794 | VA Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] | CO | R | G000562 | 0 | VA Procurement Efficiency and Transparency Act This bill addresses procurement procedures in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, the bill requires the VA to record the amount of any cost savings realized by using competitive procedures in awarding contracts reported in the Federal Procurement Data System (or successor systems). The VA shall make available and use on a VA-wide basis the standardized procurement templates already used internally at certain VA offices. | 2023-01-11T13:40:39Z | |
| 115-sres-737 | 115 | sres | 737 | A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps and expressing the appreciation of the Senate for the contribution of the members of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-19 | 2018-12-19 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7898; text: CR S7933) | Senate | Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] | ME | I | K000383 | 2 | Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the formation of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. | 2020-09-28T22:42:37Z | |
| 115-s-3774 | 115 | s | 3774 | A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-18 | 2018-12-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] | TX | R | C001098 | 0 | This bill establishes the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space. | 2023-01-11T13:40:39Z | |
| 115-s-3777 | 115 | s | 3777 | Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-18 | 2019-01-03 | Became Public Law No: 115-422. | Senate | Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] | AR | R | B001236 | 10 | Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a team of experts to report to Congress addressing issues in the implementation of educational housing assistance for veterans. Specifically, the team will address issues with the payment of educational housing stipends to eligible veterans, as a result of amendments made to the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, commonly known as the Forever GI Bill. Among other things, changes made to the act affected the calculation of the housing stipend amount based on campus location. | 2023-03-22T19:51:03Z | |
| 115-hr-7273 | 115 | hr | 7273 | Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-19 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10323) | House | Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] | KY | R | B001282 | 2 | Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a team of experts to report to Congress addressing issues in the implementation of educational housing assistance for veterans. Specifically, the team will address issues with the payment of educational housing stipends to eligible veterans, as a result of amendments made to the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, commonly known as the Forever GI Bill. Among other things, changes made to the act affected the calculation of the housing stipend amount based on campus location. | 2023-01-11T13:40:49Z | |
| 115-hr-7287 | 115 | hr | 7287 | Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] | CA | D | R000599 | 3 | Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open air burn Pit Exposure Act or the Jennifer Kepner HOPE Act This bill extends eligibility to hospital, nursing home, and medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who were exposed to burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment). | 2023-01-11T13:40:48Z | |
| 115-hr-7288 | 115 | hr | 7288 | Veterans' Right to Breathe Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] | CA | D | R000599 | 2 | Veterans' Right to Breathe Act This bill provides a presumption of service connection for certain diseases for burn pit-exposed veterans. Under a presumption of service connection, specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. A burn pit-exposed veteran is a veteran who was stationed at a location where an open burn pit (an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) was used while deployed on or after September 11, 2001. | 2023-01-11T13:40:48Z | |
| 115-hr-7258 | 115 | hr | 7258 | To recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-11 | 2018-12-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17] | IL | D | B001286 | 5 | This bill recognizes service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II as active military service. Individuals who served in the corps are eligible for specified honors but shall not be entitled by reason of such service to veterans' benefits generally. | 2023-01-11T13:40:49Z | |
| 115-s-3737 | 115 | s | 3737 | Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-11 | 2018-12-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] | LA | R | C001075 | 0 | Veterans Affairs Medical-Surgical Purchasing Stabilization Act This bill makes changes to the process by which the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) procures certain medical, surgical, dental or laboratory supplies for its medical centers. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to (1) award contracts to multiple regional prime vendors instead of a single nationwide prime vendor, and (2) prohibit a prime vendor from solely designing the formulary (list of medicines covered) for such supplies. The VA shall ensure that VA employees who conduct formulary analyses or makes decisions about including items on the formulary have relevant medical expertise. Additionally, the VA shall provide Congress with periodic lists of such individuals and their medical expertise listed by categories of formulary items. | 2023-01-11T13:40:41Z | |
| 115-sres-719 | 115 | sres | 719 | A resolution designating December 15, 2018, as "Wreaths Across America Day". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-11 | 2018-12-11 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7453; text: CR S7435-7436) | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 1 | Designates December 15, 2018, as Wreaths Across America Day to honor the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces. | 2020-09-28T22:42:34Z | |
| 115-sres-722 | 115 | sres | 722 | A resolution designating October 26, 2018, as "Day of the Deployed". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-11 | 2018-12-11 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7453; text: CR S7437) | Senate | Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] | ND | R | H001061 | 4 | Designates October 26, 2018, as Day of the Deployed in honor of the deployed members of the armed forces and their families. | 2020-09-28T22:42:34Z | |
| 115-hconres-145 | 115 | hconres | 145 | Recognizing the honorable service of military working dogs and soldier handlers in the tactical explosive detection dog program of the Army and encouraging the Army and other government agencies, including law enforcement agencies, with former tactical explosive detection dogs to prioritize adoption of the dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-10 | 2018-12-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] | NC | R | J000255 | 2 | Recognizes the service of, and honors the sacrifices made by, military working dogs and soldier handlers from the tactical explosive detection dog program. | 2023-01-11T13:40:53Z | |
| 115-hr-7237 | 115 | hr | 7237 | Reserve Component DD-214 Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-10 | 2018-12-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1] | MS | R | K000388 | 1 | Reserve Component DD-214 Act of 2018 This bill requires that the final pay and certificate of release from active status for a reserve member of the U.S. Armed Forces be ready for delivery before such reserve member is released from duty. | 2023-01-11T13:40:50Z | |
| 115-hr-7238 | 115 | hr | 7238 | Veterans and Servicemembers Employment Rights and Housing Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-10 | 2018-12-10 | Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] | WA | D | K000381 | 5 | Veterans and Servicemembers Employment Rights and Housing Act of 2018 This bill prohibits employment practices that discriminate based on an individual's military service and amends the Fair Housing Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to prohibit housing discrimination against members of the uniformed services. | 2023-01-11T13:40:50Z | |
| 115-hr-7240 | 115 | hr | 7240 | To designate the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the "Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-10 | 2018-12-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] | NY | D | M000087 | 3 | This bill designates the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs in New York, New York, as the "Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System." | 2023-01-11T13:40:50Z | |
| 115-hres-1173 | 115 | hres | 1173 | Encouraging the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy to enter into an international joint-build, cost-sharing program for the next generation nuclear-powered fast attack submarine program, and encouraging the Department of the Navy to maximize the utility of autonomous underwater vehicles. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-10 | 2018-12-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces. | House | Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11] | TX | R | C001062 | 0 | Encourages: (1) the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy to enter into an international joint-build, cost-sharing program for the next generation nuclear-powered fast attack submarine program along specified guidelines; and (2) the Department of the Navy to maximize the utility of autonomous underwater vehicles. | 2023-01-11T13:40:44Z | |
| 115-s-3724 | 115 | s | 3724 | Modernizing the Trusted Workforce for the 21st Century Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-06 | 2018-12-06 | Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. | Senate | Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] | VA | D | W000805 | 0 | Modernizing the Trusted Workforce for the 21st Century Act of 2018 This bill directs the Security, Suitability, and Credentialing Performance Accountability Council to prepare various reports and strategies related to improving the framework for vetting individuals for security clearances. The council shall also revise the security clearance process to improve promptness, specifically so that 90% of determinations on clearances at the secret level are issued within 30 days and clearances at the top secret are issued within 90 days. | 2023-01-11T13:40:41Z | |
| 115-s-3729 | 115 | s | 3729 | United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-06 | 2018-12-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] | MA | D | W000817 | 8 | United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2018 This bill recognizes service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II as active military service. Individuals who served in the corps are eligible for specified honors but shall not be entitled by reason of such service to veterans' benefits generally. | 2023-01-11T13:40:41Z | |
| 115-sconres-58 | 115 | sconres | 58 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the honorable service of military working dogs and soldier handlers in the tactical explosive detection dog program of the Army and encouraging the Army and other government agencies, including law enforcement agencies, with former tactical explosive detection dogs to prioritize adoption of the dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-06 | 2018-12-06 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7360-7361) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 1 | Recognizes the service of, and honors the sacrifices made by, military working dogs and soldier handlers from the tactical explosive detection dog program. | 2023-01-11T13:40:38Z | |
| 115-s-5 | 115 | s | 5 | Fix IOUs for Student Veterans Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-12-04 | 2018-12-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] | CO | R | G000562 | 1 | Fix Immediately Outstanding Underpayments for Student Veterans Act of 2018 or the Fix IOUs for Student Veterans Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay the difference to individuals who received a deficient monthly educational assistance stipend during a specific time span due to difficulties encountered in implementing amendments made to the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, commonly known as the Forever GI Bill. Among other things, changes made to the act affected the calculation of the housing stipend amount based on campus location. | 2023-01-11T13:40:38Z | |
| 115-hr-7193 | 115 | hr | 7193 | To amend the VA MISSION Act of 2018 to expand the veterans healing veterans medical access and scholarship program to include more students and schools. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-29 | 2018-11-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large] | PR | R | G000582 | 0 | This bill expands the Department of Veterans Affairs medical education pilot program, which currently provides funding for the medical education of two eligible veterans at each of the nine covered medical schools. The bill adds five schools to the list of covered medical schools, increasing the number of veterans covered from 18 to 28. | 2023-01-11T13:41:00Z | |
| 115-s-3683 | 115 | s | 3683 | Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-29 | 2018-11-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 0 | Department of Veterans Affairs Website Accessibility Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress regarding the accessibility of VA websites (including attached files and web-based applications) to individuals with disabilities. The report shall identify websites, files, and applications that are not accessible to such individuals and include the VA's plan to make each of them accessible. | 2023-01-11T13:40:54Z | |
| 115-s-3690 | 115 | s | 3690 | A bill to designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-29 | 2018-11-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] | UT | R | L000577 | 1 | This bill designates the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the "Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation." | 2023-01-11T13:40:54Z | |
| 115-s-3694 | 115 | s | 3694 | A bill to designate the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs as the "Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-29 | 2018-11-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] | NY | D | G000555 | 1 | This bill designates the Manhattan Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System of the Department of Veterans Affairs in New York, New York, as the "Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System." | 2023-01-11T13:40:54Z | |
| 115-s-3672 | 115 | s | 3672 | Honoring All Veterans Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-28 | 2018-11-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] | NY | D | G000555 | 3 | Honoring All Veterans Act This bill adds the following as a mission statement for the Department of Veterans Affairs: "To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those 'who shall have borne the battle' and for their families, caregivers, and survivors." | 2023-01-11T13:40:54Z | |
| 115-s-3658 | 115 | s | 3658 | A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a report on the death of Jamal Khashoggi, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-27 | 2018-11-27 | Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7134) | Senate | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] | OR | D | W000779 | 4 | This bill directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to prepare an unclassified report to identify who was responsible for the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, due within 30 day of the bill's enactment. | 2023-01-11T13:40:55Z | |
| 115-s-3661 | 115 | s | 3661 | 75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-27 | 2019-01-10 | Became Public Law No: 115-433. | Senate | Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] | OK | R | I000024 | 5 | 75th Anniversary of World War II Commemoration Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct a program to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II. The program may include activities and ceremonies related to achieving the following: thanking and honoring World War II veterans; educating the public about World War II history, including the role of the federal government and nongovernmental organizations; recognizing the contributions made by the allies and those on the home front; and remembering the Holocaust and the liberation of the concentration camps. The Department of the Treasury shall establish a Department of Defense World War II Commemoration Fund, to be used to conduct the commemorative program and provide grants for commemorative activities. In designing the program, DOD shall consult with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. | 2023-03-22T19:51:03Z | |
| 115-hr-7163 | 115 | hr | 7163 | To designate the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-20 | 2018-11-28 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] | UT | R | B001250 | 3 | This bill designates the outstation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in North Ogden, Utah, as the "Major Brent Taylor Vet Center Outstation." | 2023-01-11T13:41:01Z | |
| 115-hr-7144 | 115 | hr | 7144 | Veteran Debt Fairness Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-16 | 2018-11-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6] | MD | D | D000620 | 10 | Veteran Debt Fairness Act of 2018 This bill limits the ability of the Department of Veterans Affair to recover overpayments of benefits from veterans. | 2023-01-11T13:41:02Z | |
| 115-hr-7158 | 115 | hr | 7158 | Honoring All Veterans Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-16 | 2018-11-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4] | NY | D | R000602 | 8 | Honoring All Veterans Act This bill adds the following as a mission statement for the Department of Veterans Affairs: "To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those 'who shall have borne the battle' and for their families, caregivers, and survivors." | 2023-01-11T13:41:01Z | |
| 115-hres-1150 | 115 | hres | 1150 | Commending Korean and Korean-American veterans for their service to the United States during the Vietnam conflict. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-16 | 2018-11-16 | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] | CA | D | G000585 | 13 | Commends Korean and Korean American veterans for their service to the United States during the Vietnam conflict. | 2023-01-11T13:40:58Z | |
| 115-hr-7138 | 115 | hr | 7138 | Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-15 | 2018-11-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 2 | Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans to report on and make recommendations regarding the use of federal lands for medical treatment and therapy for veterans. | 2023-01-11T13:41:02Z | |
| 115-hr-7128 | 115 | hr | 7128 | VA Survey of Cannabis Use Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-14 | 2018-11-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] | MA | D | M001196 | 6 | VA Survey of Cannabis Use Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide for a survey of veterans and VA health care providers regarding cannabis use by veterans. | 2023-01-11T13:41:02Z | |
| 115-hr-7129 | 115 | hr | 7129 | To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide training in the use of medical cannabis for all Department of Veterans Affairs primary care providers, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-14 | 2018-11-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] | MA | D | M001196 | 5 | This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide its primary care providers with training in the use of medical cannabis. For purposes of developing the training, the bill instructs the VA to partner with medical schools that have incorporated medical cannabis into their curricula. | 2023-01-11T13:41:02Z | |
| 115-hr-7130 | 115 | hr | 7130 | Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-14 | 2018-11-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] | MA | D | M001196 | 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medicinal Cannabis Use Act of 2018 This bill establishes the policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on medical cannabis. Specifically, amongst other elements, the policy provides that veterans shall not be denied VA benefits by reason of cannabis use. VA medical providers may discuss cannabis use as part of comprehensive care planning, and clinicians shall follow federal laws and regulations relating to medicinal cannabis. | 2023-01-11T13:41:02Z | |
| 115-s-3620 | 115 | s | 3620 | Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-14 | 2018-11-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] | WI | D | B001230 | 2 | Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits through the TRICARE program to uniformed service members who are not on active duty and to uniformed service retirees. (Active duty members of the uniformed services are currently eligible for chiropractic services and benefits through the Chiropractic Health Care Program.) | 2023-01-11T13:40:56Z | |
| 115-s-3623 | 115 | s | 3623 | A bill to prohibit the use of funds appropriated for the Department of Defense for aerial refueling of aircraft of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-14 | 2018-11-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] | VA | D | K000384 | 0 | This bill prohibits funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense from being obligated or expended for aerial refueling of aircraft owned or operated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. | 2023-01-11T13:40:56Z | |
| 115-s-3627 | 115 | s | 3627 | VET Extension Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-14 | 2018-11-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 0 | Veterans Education and Transfer Extension Act or the VET Extension Act This bill makes changes to Post-9/11 educational assistance for veterans or active duty military service members. Specifically, the bill increases the number of months of educational assistance available under the Post-9/11 GI Bill by (1) 15 months, or (2) the amount of months needed to complete remedial and deficiency courses that may be needed prior to beginning a program of education. Under the bill, individuals who do not currently have a dependent, but wish to elect to transfer educational assistance to a dependent, may do so at such a time when they do have a dependent. Additionally, the Department of Defense may not prescribe any additional limitation on the time period in which a member of the Armed Forces may make an election. | 2023-01-11T13:40:56Z | |
| 115-hr-7119 | 115 | hr | 7119 | To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to eligible persons when educational institutions are temporarily closed, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] | FL | R | D000628 | 0 | This bill changes the time frame during which the Department of Veterans Affairs may continue to pay educational assistance or subsistence allowances to veterans and veterans' family members when educational institutions are temporarily closed. | 2023-01-11T13:41:03Z | |
| 115-hres-1140 | 115 | hres | 1140 | Recognizing the denial of full voting rights in Congress for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-09 | Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 0 | Recognizes the service of all Washington, DC, veterans. Condemns the denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for veterans and their families who are Washington, DC, residents. Calls for statehood for Washington, DC. | 2023-01-11T13:40:59Z | |
| 115-hres-1141 | 115 | hres | 1141 | Commemorating and acknowledging veteran-owned small businesses. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. | House | Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] | IL | D | S001190 | 3 | Recognizes veterans for their service to the United States. Celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and work of veterans who are small-business owners. | 2023-01-11T13:40:59Z | |
| 115-hr-7105 | 115 | hr | 7105 | Brian Tally VA Medical Care and Liability Improvement Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-30 | 2018-10-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7] | VA | R | B001290 | 3 | Brian Tally VA Medical Care and Liability Improvement Act This bill subjects independent contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who provide medical care to veterans at VA facilities to the same federal tort laws for medical malpractice that apply to VA health care personnel. An insurance claim for malpractice benefits by a contractor-defendant shall be subrogated to the United States. The VA shall: (1) revoke the authorization to provide VA care of a contractor who has been the defendant in at least three cases during a five-year period that resulted in a judgment or settlement against the United States, and (2) bring an adverse action against certain VA health care personnel for similar reasons. | 2023-01-11T13:41:13Z | |
| 115-hr-7108 | 115 | hr | 7108 | To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community clinic in New City, New York, as the "Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-30 | 2018-10-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | L000480 | 5 | This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community clinic in New City, New York, as the "Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic." | 2023-01-11T13:41:13Z | |
| 115-hr-7097 | 115 | hr | 7097 | Find our Hearts Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-26 | 2018-10-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] | SC | R | N000190 | 3 | Find our Hearts Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish a publicly available database containing the names and citations of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart. | 2023-01-11T13:41:13Z | |
| 115-hr-7085 | 115 | hr | 7085 | Veterans BOND Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-23 | 2018-10-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13] | NC | R | B001305 | 0 | Veterans Benefits and Options Notification of Dental Insurance Act or the Veterans BOND Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to mail to veterans, certain survivors, and dependents notice of the dental insurance plan administered by the VA. | 2023-01-11T13:41:14Z | |
| 115-hr-7066 | 115 | hr | 7066 | Army Security Agency Monument Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-16 | 2018-10-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] | NC | D | A000370 | 6 | Army Security Agency Monument Act This bill directs the Department of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans if the National Army Security Agency Association agrees to certain requirements, including that the association pay the monument's site preparation, construction, and maintenance costs. | 2023-01-11T13:41:15Z | |
| 115-sres-673 | 115 | sres | 673 | A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of Ingalls Shipbuilding. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-11 | 2018-10-11 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6821) | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 1 | Recognizes Ingalls Shipbuilding on the occasion of its 80th anniversary as a leader in the military shipbuilding sector of the United States and an excellent corporate citizen. | 2023-01-11T13:41:06Z | |
| 115-sres-682 | 115 | sres | 682 | A resolution designating October 30, 2018, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-11 | 2018-10-11 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6881; text: CR S6825) | Senate | Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] | TN | R | A000360 | 16 | Designates October 30, 2018, as a national day of remembrance for the nuclear weapons program and U.S. uranium enrichment workers. | 2020-09-28T22:42:28Z | |
| 115-hr-7011 | 115 | hr | 7011 | SMART BASE Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. | House | Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] | CA | R | I000056 | 1 | Strengthening our Military Assets by Researching Technology to Better Assure Security and Efficiency Act or the SMART BASE Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress on the effects of using smart technology (i.e., interconnected devices and appliances that rely on technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, and wireless communications) on military installations. | 2023-01-11T13:41:17Z | |
| 115-hr-7013 | 115 | hr | 7013 | Phoenix VA Congressional Oversight Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] | AZ | R | B001302 | 0 | Phoenix VA Congressional Oversight Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a pilot program in Arizona, including at the VA's Phoenix health care system, to improve the ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with VA medical benefits issues. As part of the program, the VA must establish a dedicated congressional relations team to assist congressional members and committees with casework issues at each VA health care system location in Arizona. | 2023-01-11T13:41:17Z | |
| 115-hr-7017 | 115 | hr | 7017 | eVETS Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] | NH | D | K000382 | 6 | Enhancing Veterans' Experience with Telehealth Services Act or the eVETS Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a demonstration program to expand telemedicine services for veterans who are enrolled as patients in the VA, live in rural areas, and have certain mental health disorders. The VA must inform these veterans of the opportunity to participate in such program and provide them with information on how they can participate. | 2023-01-11T13:41:17Z | |
| 115-hr-7022 | 115 | hr | 7022 | Homes for Our Heroes Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-02 | Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52] | CA | D | P000608 | 4 | Homes for Our Heroes Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress regarding public housing agencies for which vouchers for rental assistance were allocated. Additionally, the bill requires the VA to report on the medical centers of the VA to which funds were provided for case managers under the supported housing program, as well as other relevant information involving case management funding. This bill also requires HUD and the VA to conduct a study to identify barriers to carrying out the supported housing program. | 2023-01-11T13:41:16Z | |
| 115-hr-7025 | 115 | hr | 7025 | IMPROVE Transition for Servicemembers Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-02 | 2018-10-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV-3] | NV | D | R000608 | 3 | Improving Preparation and Resources for Occupational, Vocational, and Educational Transition for Servicemembers Act or IMPROVE Transition for Servicemembers Act This bill revises provisions that require the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to operate a program providing individual pre-separation counseling and services to assist members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are transitioning to civilian life. The bill's changes include (1) revising various deadlines in the transition program, (2) requiring the use of surveys and electronic systems to track the progress of participating individuals, and (3) establishing a program to provide Armed Forces members with information about the transition program and about career and educational opportunities available during military service. | 2023-01-11T13:41:16Z | |
| 115-sres-663 | 115 | sres | 663 | A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the first delivery of the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to the Army. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-10-01 | 2018-10-01 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6414-6415) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 3 | Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the first delivery of the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to the Army. Pledges robust and continued congressional support for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. | 2023-01-11T13:41:06Z | |
| 115-hr-6975 | 115 | hr | 6975 | Reinforced Schools Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-28 | 2018-10-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18] | FL | R | M001199 | 0 | Reinforced Schools Act This bill authorizes local educational agencies, public elementary schools, and public secondary schools to purchase equipment suitable for school security activities from the Department of Defense. | 2023-01-11T13:41:26Z | |
| 115-hr-6993 | 115 | hr | 6993 | VET PFAS Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-28 | 2018-09-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5] | MI | D | K000380 | 3 | Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act or the VET PFAS Act This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans who were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid, and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances while serving on military installations. Family members of veterans who resided at these military installations are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill. The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to such substances. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions diagnosed in veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. | 2023-01-11T13:41:26Z | |
| 115-hr-6994 | 115 | hr | 6994 | Care for Veterans Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-28 | 2018-09-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5] | MI | D | K000380 | 1 | Care for Veterans Act of 2018 This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans that were exposed to volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene and benzene, while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Family members of veterans who resided at Wurtsmith Air Force Base are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill. The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to volatile organic compounds while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. | 2023-01-11T13:41:26Z | |
| 115-hr-6996 | 115 | hr | 6996 | Veterans Right to Expediency Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-28 | 2018-09-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] | OH | R | L000566 | 5 | Veterans Right to Expediency Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deliver notice of the denial of claims for VA benefits by certified mail. | 2023-01-11T13:41:26Z | |
| 115-s-3528 | 115 | s | 3528 | Care for Veterans Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-28 | 2018-09-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] | MI | D | S000770 | 0 | Care for Veterans Act of 2018 This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans that were exposed to volatile organic compounds, including trichloroethylene and benzene, while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Family members of veterans who resided at Wurtsmith Air Force Base are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill. The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to volatile organic compounds while serving at Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. | 2023-01-11T13:41:18Z | |
| 115-s-3529 | 115 | s | 3529 | VET PFAS Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-28 | 2018-09-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] | MI | D | S000770 | 1 | Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act or the VET PFAS Act This bill requires hospital care and medical services to be furnished to veterans, who were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid, and other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances while serving on military installations. Family members of veterans who resided at these military installations are also eligible for hospital care and medical services under this bill. The bill also provides a presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to such substances. Under a presumption of service connection, specific conditions diagnosed in veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. | 2023-01-11T13:41:18Z | |
| 115-hr-6941 | 115 | hr | 6941 | Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-27 | 2018-09-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13] | FL | D | C001111 | 3 | Agent Orange Exposure Fairness Act This bill reinstates and extends the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine and regulate diseases that warrant a presumption of service connection after exposure to a herbicide agent. Under a presumption of service connection, specific diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits may then be awarded. | 2023-01-11T13:41:28Z | |
| 115-hr-6959 | 115 | hr | 6959 | Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-27 | 2018-09-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] | CA | D | R000599 | 4 | Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act This bill authorizes specified individuals to update the burn pit registry with the cause of death of a registered individual. The Department of Veterans Affairs established the burn pit registry to allow certain veterans and service members to document their exposures and report health concerns. The registry is for individuals who may have been exposed to toxic airborne chemicals and fumes caused by open burn pits (areas used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment) while deployed in Afghanistan or Iraq. Specifically, the bill authorizes a designee of a registered individual or an immediate family member to update the registry with the cause of death of the individual. | 2023-01-11T13:41:27Z | |
| 115-hr-6963 | 115 | hr | 6963 | Dental Care for Low-Income Veterans Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-27 | 2018-09-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3] | CO | R | T000470 | 0 | Dental Care for Low-Income Veterans Act This bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient dental services and treatment to low-income veterans. Currently, only certain veterans, including those suffering from service-connected issues, are eligible for dental services through the VA. | 2023-01-11T13:41:27Z | |
| 115-hres-1094 | 115 | hres | 1094 | Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice Agreement, the 100th anniversary of the return of the Unknown Soldier, and the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-27 | 2018-09-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | B001227 | 2 | Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Treaty. | 2023-01-11T13:41:23Z | |
| 115-s-3523 | 115 | s | 3523 | Full Military Honors Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-27 | 2018-12-20 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] | AR | R | C001095 | 2 | Full Military Honors Act of 2018 This bill provides full military honors for the funeral of an eligible veteran who: is first interred or inurned in Arlington National Cemetery on or after enactment of this bill, was awarded the medal of honor or the prisoner-of-war medal, and is not entitled to full military honors because of such veteran's grade. | 2023-01-11T13:40:42Z | |
| 115-hr-6908 | 115 | hr | 6908 | PAWS Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-26 | 2018-09-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] | OH | R | S001187 | 1 | Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2018 or the PAWS Act of 2018 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide service dogs to certain veterans regardless of whether they have a mobility impairment. | 2023-01-11T13:41:29Z | |
| 115-hr-6911 | 115 | hr | 6911 | To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to prohibit the enforcement of certain policies of homeowners associations regarding real property of servicemembers. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-26 | 2018-09-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. | House | Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] | TN | R | D000616 | 0 | This bill prohibits a homeowners association from seeking to enforce a policy (1) that restricts the right of a member to lease the real property of such member, and (2) against a servicemember whose residence is that property during a period of military service of at least 90 days. | 2023-01-11T13:41:29Z | |
| 115-hres-1083 | 115 | hres | 1083 | Expressing support for designation of the month of August as National Destroyer Recognition Month. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-26 | 2018-09-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces. | House | Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] | TX | R | W000816 | 0 | Expresses support for the designation of National Destroyer Recognition Month. | 2023-01-11T13:41:24Z | |
| 115-s-3501 | 115 | s | 3501 | Ensuring Quality Care for our Veterans Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-26 | 2018-09-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] | IA | R | E000295 | 4 | Ensuring Quality Care for our Veterans Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonfederal organization to conduct a quality management review of hospital care or medical services furnished by each Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provider whose license was terminated by a state licensing board based upon care or services provided in a non-VHA facility. If a review determines that the standard of care was not met, the VA shall notify the individual who received such care or services. | 2023-01-11T13:41:19Z | |
| 115-s-3507 | 115 | s | 3507 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe regulations providing that a presumption of service connection is warranted for a disease with a positive association with exposure to a herbicide agent, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-26 | 2018-09-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] | OH | D | B000944 | 5 | This bill reinstates and extends the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to determine and regulate diseases that warrant a presumption of service connection after exposure to a herbicide agent. Under a presumption of service connection, specific diseases diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits may then be awarded. | 2023-01-11T13:41:19Z | |
| 115-hr-6867 | 115 | hr | 6867 | To improve the leasing projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-25 | 2018-09-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] | WA | D | K000381 | 2 | This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to update its "Planning and Activating Community Based Outpatient Clinics" handbook at least once every five years to reflect current policies and practices. | 2023-01-11T13:41:30Z | |
| 115-hr-6869 | 115 | hr | 6869 | Violence Against Women Veterans Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-25 | 2018-09-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | V000081 | 85 | Violence Against Women Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a program to assist veterans who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault access VA benefits. The VA shall establish a national task force to address domestic violence and sexual assault among veterans and conduct a study to determine the scope of the problem. | 2023-01-11T13:41:30Z | |
| 115-hr-6875 | 115 | hr | 6875 | To reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-25 | 2018-09-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 0 | This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Department of Defense Mentor-Protege Program. | 2023-01-11T13:41:30Z | |
| 115-hr-6863 | 115 | hr | 6863 | Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-24 | 2018-09-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] | NM | R | P000588 | 0 | Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic Act This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Las Cruces, New Mexico, as the "Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic." | 2023-01-11T13:41:31Z | |
| 115-hr-6848 | 115 | hr | 6848 | VA Safe Opioid Return Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-20 | 2018-09-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8] | MI | R | B001293 | 1 | VA Safe Opioid Return Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that each VA medical center with an on-site pharmacy or a law enforcement officer has a physical location where patients may dispose of controlled substances medications. | 2023-01-11T13:41:31Z | |
| 115-hr-6860 | 115 | hr | 6860 | GI Bill Transfer Extension Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-20 | 2018-09-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. | House | Rep. Taylor, Scott [R-VA-2] | VA | R | T000477 | 1 | GI Bill Transfer Extension Act This bill provides that a veteran who meets the length of U.S. Armed Forces service necessary to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits to a dependent spouse, child, or both may transfer unused benefits to such persons for up to 15 years after discharge or release from the Armed Forces. (Currently, a qualified individual may only transfer such benefits during military service.) The Department of Defense may not limit eligibility for such benefits based on a maximum number of active service years. The bill makes these provisions retroactive to August 1, 2009. | 2023-01-23T23:15:22Z | |
| 115-hres-1075 | 115 | hres | 1075 | Expressing support for designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-20 | 2018-09-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] | NJ | R | S000522 | 2 | Expresses support for the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by the family members of veterans who died in the line of duty. | 2023-01-11T13:41:24Z | |
| 115-s-3469 | 115 | s | 3469 | A bill to provide for the inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial of the names for the crew members of the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-18 | 2018-09-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] | PA | R | T000461 | 1 | This bill directs the Department of Defense to include on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, the names of the 74 crew members of the USS Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969. | 2023-01-11T13:41:20Z | |
| 115-s-3478 | 115 | s | 3478 | FAMILIES Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-18 | 2018-09-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] | WI | R | J000293 | 0 | Fixing America's Marred Immigration Laws to Improve and Ensure Security or the FAMILIES Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to inspect the conditions of family detention centers. It also requires reporting to the congressional homeland security committees on family separation, care of unaccompanied alien children, and alternatives to detention. DHS must (1) submit to Congress a maritime border threat analysis describing current and potential terrorism threats and improvements needed at U.S. sea ports, (2) develop a plan for managing its border security technology program, (3) provide for an option under the Secure Mail Initiative to have the U.S. Postal Service use the hold for pickup service or the signature confirmation service in delivering a document, (4) revise standards the hiring and retention of border patrol agents, and (5) provide for the care of alien children under the age of 18 who are in detention. | 2023-01-11T13:41:20Z | |
| 115-s-3479 | 115 | s | 3479 | Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-18 | 2018-09-29 | Became Public Law No: 115-251. | Senate | Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] | GA | R | I000055 | 1 | Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2018 This bill extends and otherwise revises specified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and services, including those related to health care, benefits, and homeless veteran reintegration. TITLE I--EXTENSIONS OF AUTHORITY Subtitle A--Health Care Matters (Sec. 101) The bill extends through FY2020 copayment guidelines for hospital care and nursing home care. (Sec. 102) The bill extends through FY2020 VA authority to provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities. (Sec. 103) The bill removes appropriations limitations on family caregiver assistance for veterans. (Sec. 104) The bill makes permanent the authority of the VA to recover from a third party the costs of care for a non-service-connected disability. (Sec. 105) VA authority to transfer real property is extended through FY2020. (Sec. 106) The bill extends through FY2020 a pilot program for providing child care for veterans receiving health care. (Sec. 107) The bill extends through FY2020 the VA's grant authority for programs related to rural veteran transportation in connection with the provision of medical care. (Sec. 108) The bill extends through FY2020 a pilot program related to reintegration and counseling in retreat settings for women veterans. (Sec. 109) The bill extends through FY2019 an initiative to assess the feasibility of paying actual travel expenses in connection with veterans receiving care from VA centers. Subtitle B--Benefits Matters (Sec. 121) The bill makes permanent the authority of the VA to assist certain veterans with difficulty ambulating in acquiring and adapting housing with special features. (Sec. 122) The bill extends through FY2020 grants to encourage the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing. (Sec. 123) The bill makes permanent the authority of the VA to guarantee certain mortgage-backed securities. (Sec. 124) The bill makes permanent provisions related to calculating the value of foreclosed pr… | 2023-03-22T19:51:03Z | |
| 115-hr-6839 | 115 | hr | 6839 | To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as the "Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] | LA | R | H001077 | 0 | This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as the "Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic." | 2023-01-11T13:41:31Z | |
| 115-hr-6840 | 115 | hr | 6840 | Hold the LYNE Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. | House | Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33] | CA | D | L000582 | 19 | Hold the Low-Yield Nuclear Explosive Act or the Hold the LYNE Act This bill prohibits the use of funds authorized for the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy (DOE) for the development, production, or deployment of the Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead. It also repeals authorization for DOE to modify or develop a low-yield nuclear warhead for submarine-launched ballistic missiles. | 2023-01-11T13:41:31Z | |
| 115-s-3444 | 115 | s | 3444 | A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as the "Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-17 | 2019-01-03 | Became Public Law No: 115-421. | Senate | Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] | LA | R | C001075 | 1 | This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Lake Charles, Louisiana, as the "Douglas Fournet Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic" or the "Douglas Fournet VA Clinic." | 2023-03-22T19:51:03Z | |
| 115-s-3447 | 115 | s | 3447 | GI Bill Comparison Tool Improvement Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] | SD | R | R000605 | 2 | GI Bill Comparison Tool Improvement Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide information to veterans and members of the Armed Forces about whether certain postsecondary educational institutions allow students to stay enrolled in a course pending receipt of educational assistance from the VA. | 2023-01-11T13:41:21Z | |
| 115-s-3448 | 115 | s | 3448 | Hold the LYNE Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-17 | 2018-09-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 0 | Hold the Low-Yield Nuclear Explosive Act or the Hold the LYNE Act This bill prohibits the use of funds authorized for the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy (DOE) for the development, production, or deployment of the Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead. It also repeals authorization for DOE to modify or develop a low-yield nuclear warhead for submarine-launched ballistic missiles. | 2023-01-11T13:41:21Z | |
| 115-hr-6815 | 115 | hr | 6815 | Military Learning for Credit Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-13 | 2018-09-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. | House | Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-18] | PA | D | L000588 | 1 | Military Learning for Credit Act of 2018 This bill allows individuals entitled to veterans educational assistance to use it to cover the costs of taking certain examinations and assessments to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning for approved education programs. | 2023-01-11T13:41:32Z | |
| 115-hr-6769 | 115 | hr | 6769 | GI Bill Transfer Extension Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-10 | 2018-09-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Taylor, Scott [R-VA-2] | VA | R | T000477 | 1 | GI Bill Transfer Extension Act This bill provides that a veteran who meets the length of U.S. Armed Forces service necessary to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits to a dependent spouse, child, or both may transfer unused benefits to such persons for up to 15 years after discharge or release from the Armed Forces. (Currently, a qualified individual may only transfer such benefits during military service.) The bill makes these provisions retroactive to January 1, 2009. The Department of Defense may not limit eligibility for such benefits based on a maximum number of active service years. | 2023-01-11T13:41:34Z | |
| 115-hr-6734 | 115 | hr | 6734 | Full Military Honors Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-07 | 2018-09-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8] | MI | R | B001293 | 77 | Full Military Honors Act of 2018 This bill provides full military honors for the funeral of an eligible veteran who: is first interred or inurned in Arlington National Cemetery on or after enactment of this bill, was awarded the medal of honor or the prisoner-of-war medal, and is not entitled to full military honors because of such veteran's grade. | 2023-01-11T13:41:35Z | |
| 115-hr-6725 | 115 | hr | 6725 | United States-Israel Directed Energy Cooperation Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-06 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33] | CA | D | L000582 | 1 | United States-Israel Directed Energy Cooperation Act This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out research, development, test, and evaluation activities on a joint basis with Israel to establish directed energy capabilities that address threats to the United States, its deployed forces, or Israel. DOD may provide Israel with maintenance and sustainment support for such activities provided that Israel contributes at least a matching amount or an amount that otherwise meets Israel's best efforts, as mutually agreed to by the United States and Israel. | 2023-01-11T13:41:36Z | |
| 115-s-3415 | 115 | s | 3415 | Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 0 | Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2018 This bill extends authority through FY2020 for operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in Manila, the Republic of the Philippines. | 2023-01-11T13:41:22Z | |
| 115-s-3417 | 115 | s | 3417 | Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 6 | Veterans Health Care Staffing Improvement Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a Docs-to-Doctors Program to recruit individuals separating from the Armed Forces who served in a health care capacity in the Armed Forces. The VA shall also implement a uniform credentialing process for certain health care employees of the Veterans Health Administration and advanced practice registered nurses. | 2023-01-11T13:41:22Z | |
| 115-s-3419 | 115 | s | 3419 | Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 2 | Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2018 This bill extends through FY2020 authority for the following Department of Veterans Affairs programs: homeless veterans reintegration programs, the homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children reintegration program, referral and counseling services for certain veterans at risk of homelessness, treatment and rehabilitation services for seriously mentally ill and homeless veterans, the grant program for homeless veterans with special needs, and financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing. The bill extends through 2020 authority for the Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans. | 2023-01-11T13:41:22Z | |
| 115-s-3426 | 115 | s | 3426 | END Network Abuse Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-06 | 2018-09-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 1 | End National Defense Network Abuse Act of 2018 or the END Network Abuse Act of 2018 This bill directs the Department of Defense to establish (1) an initiative to improve the capacity of military criminal-investigative organizations to prevent child sexual exploitation, and (2) partnerships with various governmental and outside entities to improve practices and outcomes related to the prevention of child sexual exploitation. | 2023-01-11T13:41:22Z | |
| 115-hr-6712 | 115 | hr | 6712 | Warrior Wellness Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-05 | 2018-09-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House | Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-16] | PA | R | S001199 | 1 | Warrior Wellness Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on (1) the shortage of mental health providers within DOD, (2) a plan for recruiting and retaining mental health professionals, (3) a plan to reduce the improper prescribing of medications for post-traumatic stress disorders within DOD and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities, and (4) a plan for a program to monitor DOD and VHA medication prescription practices. | 2023-01-11T13:41:36Z | |
| 115-s-3409 | 115 | s | 3409 | Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-09-05 | 2018-09-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] | FL | D | N000032 | 1 | Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act This bill allows: (1) a veteran to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana in accordance with applicable state law; (2) a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physician to discuss with a veteran the use of medical marijuana as a treatment if the physician is in a state that authorizes such treatment; or (3) a VA physician to recommend, complete forms for, or register veterans for participation in a state-approved medical marijuana treatment program. The VA shall report to Congress regarding: (1) the effects of medical marijuana on veterans in pain; and (2) the relationship between state-approved medical marijuana treatment programs, program access, and opioid abuse reduction. | 2023-01-11T13:41:22Z | |
| 115-hr-6679 | 115 | hr | 6679 | Veterans VOW Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-08-24 | 2018-08-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-18] | PA | D | L000588 | 1 | Veterans Valuing Our Widows and Widowers Act or the Veterans VOW Act This bill requires the payment of a Medal of Honor special pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient if that person was married to the recipient for (1) at least one year prior to the veteran's death; or (2) any period of time if a child was born of the marriage or was born to them before the marriage. The bill increases the special pension for a living Medal of Honor recipient to $1329.58 per month. | 2023-01-11T13:41:43Z | |
| 115-s-3373 | 115 | s | 3373 | Palomares Veterans Act of 2018 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-08-23 | 2018-08-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 2 | Palomares Veterans Act of 2018 This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of radioactive materials at Palomares, Spain, from January 17, 1966 through March 31, 1967, as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers and other radiogenic disorders. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. | 2023-01-11T13:41:40Z | |
| 115-sres-617 | 115 | sres | 617 | A resolution recognizing The American Legion for 100 years of service to veterans and members of the Armed Forces in the United States and their families. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2018-08-23 | 2018-08-28 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6007) | Senate | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] | MN | D | K000367 | 1 | Recognizes the American Legion for a century of service to veterans and members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Designates the week of August 24 through August 30, 2018, as American Legion Week. | 2023-01-11T13:41:39Z |
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