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| 117-hr-9696 | 117 | hr | 9696 | To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide certain resources to implement the Department of Defense policy on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] | CA | D | K000389 | 0 | This bill requires the Department of Defense to assign personnel to specified offices and commands to be responsible for providing guidance related to the prevention of harm to civilians. | 2023-08-30T01:00:38Z | |
| 117-hr-9697 | 117 | hr | 9697 | To prohibit the use of funds to provide United States military support for the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-27 | 2022-12-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] | CA | D | K000389 | 0 | This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from using funds to provide specified support to the Saudi-led coalition operations against the Houthis in Yemen. | 2023-03-30T14:49:59Z | |
| 117-hr-9661 | 117 | hr | 9661 | VA Caregiver Continuity Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | K000394 | 1 | VA Caregiver Continuity Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct outreach to veterans or their family caregivers who participate in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and may be subject to discharge, reassessment, or a reduction of benefits under the program. The VA must provide such individuals with information regarding continued eligibility for the program. | 2023-08-28T22:15:19Z | |
| 117-hr-9666 | 117 | hr | 9666 | GI Internship Program Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] | IL | D | S001190 | 4 | GI Internship Program Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a program to match veterans who are entitled to educational assistance with internships to provide such veterans with work experience and marketable skills. The VA shall establish criteria that employers must meet to participate in the program. The following employers are excluded from participating in the program: (1) government agencies, (2) employers who cannot provide the VA with certain assurances, and (3) employers who have previously participated in the program and failed to abide by its requirements.The VA shall pay individuals who are full-time participants in such an internship the amount of educational assistance payable to those participating in a full-time apprenticeship or other on-job training programs. Interns shall be considered as employees of the VA, not the program employer, for purposes of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Additionally, each intern and employer shall provide the VA with a monthly certification that the intern worked at least 35 hours each week performing functions that provided the individual with valuable experience. The VA and the Department of Labor shall create and publicize a website to serve as a portal for the program. The VA shall (1) minimize the administrative burdens incurred by employers due to their participation in the program, and (2) ensure that employer participation is at no cost to the employer. | 2023-05-18T03:45:54Z | |
| 117-s-5337 | 117 | s | 5337 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for supportive services for very low-income veteran families to include former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 0 | This bill makes eligible under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program former members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who have retired or separated from service after serving a term of enlistment. This includes families in which the head of household or spouse of the head of household is a former member of a reserve component who has retired or separated from service after serving a term of enlistment. | 2023-08-28T22:15:20Z | |
| 117-s-5348 | 117 | s | 5348 | Protecting Veteran Community Care Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 1 | Protecting Veteran Community Care Act This bill modifies the community care program for veterans, including to expand access to community mental health care providers. | 2023-10-20T20:00:21Z | |
| 117-hr-9626 | 117 | hr | 9626 | Report on DoD Practices to Distinguish Between Civilians and Combatants Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] | CA | D | K000389 | 3 | Report on DoD Practices to Distinguish Between Civilians and Combatants Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to prepare an independent report on DOD practices regarding distinguishing between combatants and civilians in U.S. military operations (i.e., a mission, strike, engagement, raid, or incident). | 2023-02-17T04:45:42Z | |
| 117-hr-9627 | 117 | hr | 9627 | Extension of the Department of Defenseâs Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] | CA | D | K000389 | 3 | Extension of the Department of Defense's Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss Act This bill extends through December 31, 2033, the authority of the Department of Defense to provide payments for damage, personal injury, or death that is incident to the use of force by the U.S. Armed Forces. | 2023-05-08T13:45:19Z | |
| 117-hr-9593 | 117 | hr | 9593 | Everett Alvarez, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20] | CA | D | P000613 | 0 | Everett Alvarez, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2022 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Everett Alvarez, Jr. in recognition of his service to the nation. | 2023-01-18T19:17:53Z | |
| 117-s-5269 | 117 | s | 5269 | Focus on the Mission Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] | ND | R | H001061 | 15 | Focus on the Mission Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from requiring the recipient of a federal contract to provide a greenhouse gas inventory or to provide any other report on greenhouse gas emissions. | 2023-04-05T16:45:17Z | |
| 117-s-5274 | 117 | s | 5274 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S7254-7259) | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 0 | This bill limits attorneys' fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. Further, the bill requires an attorney representing an individual for such a claim to disburse the funds of any judgment or award to that individual before collecting any compensation for services rendered. The bill also establishes certain penalties for (1) a person who solicits, contracts, charges, receives, or attempts such actions with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a veterans benefits claim; and (2) any legal representative who charges, demands, receives, or collects for services rendered in connection with certain tort claims or certain claims related to Camp Lejeune. | 2023-08-28T15:15:17Z | |
| 117-hr-9528 | 117 | hr | 9528 | Military Pay Enhancement Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] | NE | R | B001298 | 0 | Military Pay Enhancement Act of 2022 This bill increases the maximum amounts of certain bonuses and special pay authorities for enlisted members, nuclear officers (naval), officers in a regular or reserve component of a uniformed service who are training for or maintaining designations related to aviation, and members of a regular or reserve component of the uniformed services who serve in a critical career field or skill as designated by the applicable uniformed service. | 2023-08-25T22:47:52Z | |
| 117-hr-9529 | 117 | hr | 9529 | Defense Law Enforcement Officer Credential Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] | NE | R | B001298 | 0 | Defense Law Enforcement Officer Credential Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that each military department develops a standardized identification credential for DOD law enforcement officers and issues such credentials at no cost to the officers. DOD must ensure that any issued common access card clearly identifies the officer as a DOD law enforcement officer. | 2023-01-11T13:50:17Z | |
| 117-hr-9530 | 117 | hr | 9530 | Fort Omaha Land Exchange Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] | NE | R | B001298 | 0 | Fort Omaha Land Exchange Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of the Navy to exchange specified land with the Metropolitan Community College Area (a political subdivision of Nebraska). The Navy must require the college to pay all costs incurred to carry out the exchange of property. | 2023-08-25T22:47:52Z | |
| 117-hr-9531 | 117 | hr | 9531 | Military Service Academy Foundation Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] | NE | R | B001298 | 0 | Military Service Academy Foundation Act of 2022 This bill provides that the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy may authorize a charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit organization that operates exclusively to support the service academy to use the facilities or equipment of the academy on an unreimbursed basis, with specified limitations. | 2023-01-28T04:45:54Z | |
| 117-hr-9532 | 117 | hr | 9532 | Warfighter Brain Health Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] | NE | R | B001298 | 0 | Warfighter Brain Health Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Warfighter Brain Health Initiative to unify efforts and programs across DOD to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. The bill authorizes the Defense Health Agency to conduct a pilot program to monitor blast overpressure exposure as part of the initiative. | 2023-01-09T22:32:59Z | |
| 117-hr-9553 | 117 | hr | 9553 | Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] | WA | D | J000298 | 1 | Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022 This bill repeals reporting requirements related to the unfunded priorities of the (1) armed force or forces or combatant command, and (2) the Missile Defense Agency. | 2023-08-28T15:45:18Z | |
| 117-hres-1524 | 117 | hres | 1524 | Supporting the designation of December 17, 2022, as "National Wreaths Across America Day". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. | House | Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] | TN | R | K000392 | 0 | This resolution supports the designation of National Wreaths Across America Day and honors the Wreaths Across America project, patriotic escort units, the U.S. trucking industry, and the volunteers and donors involved in this tradition. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the service and sacrifices of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families. | 2022-12-29T08:48:23Z | |
| 117-s-5250 | 117 | s | 5250 | A bill to modify requirements for certain employment activities by former intelligence officers and employees of the intelligence community, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. (text: CR S7201-7202) | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 2 | This bill permanently prohibits certain federal employees in the intelligence community, after their federal employment, from taking positions serving specified foreign countries. | 2023-09-25T16:45:23Z | |
| 117-s-5255 | 117 | s | 5255 | Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] | MA | D | W000817 | 3 | Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022 This bill repeals reporting requirements related to the unfunded priorities of the (1) armed force or forces or combatant command, and (2) the Missile Defense Agency. | 2023-08-28T13:00:33Z | |
| 117-hjres-102 | 117 | hjres | 102 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] | TX | R | C001115 | 65 | This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) titled Reproductive Health Services and published on September 9, 2022. The rule authorizes the VA to provide certain abortion-related care to veterans. The rule also applies to such care provided to beneficiaries covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). | 2023-04-03T15:00:19Z | |
| 117-hr-9502 | 117 | hr | 9502 | To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the eligibility age for retired pay for non-regular service in the Armed Forces. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4] | MS | R | P000601 | 2 | This bill eliminates the minimum age at which members of the National Guard and Reserve who qualify for a reserve retirement may receive retired pay. Current law generally requires reserve retirees to be 60 years of age to receive retired pay, although the age can be lowered if the individual has performed certain types of active duty or active service. Under this bill, reserve retirees could draw retired pay immediately upon retirement regardless of their age. | 2023-08-15T14:45:20Z | |
| 117-sjres-66 | 117 | sjres | 66 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] | AL | R | T000278 | 6 | This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) titled Reproductive Health Services and published on September 9, 2022. The rule authorizes the VA to provide certain abortion-related care to veterans. The rule also applies to such care provided to beneficiaries covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). | 2023-06-20T10:45:21Z | |
| 117-hr-9485 | 117 | hr | 9485 | Geographical Dispersion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-12 | 2022-12-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] | NE | R | B001298 | 0 | Geographical Dispersion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to review and update the 2017 report from the RAND Corporation titled Geographic and Demographic Representativeness of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (Library of Congress Control Number: 2017950423), relating to the representation in, and access to, units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) for students in the United States. | 2023-08-25T16:45:20Z | |
| 117-hr-9486 | 117 | hr | 9486 | To extend the authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-12 | 2022-12-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] | PA | D | C001090 | 0 | This bill extends through December 31, 2029, the authority for the military departments to reimburse a member of the uniformed services for qualified relicensing costs for the profession of the spouse of the member when the member is reassigned and the movement of the member's dependents is authorized at the expense of the United States. Under current law, such reimbursement may not exceed $1,000 in connection with each reassignment. | 2023-07-05T19:00:28Z | |
| 117-s-5231 | 117 | s | 5231 | Protecting our Servicemembers through Proven Methods Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-12 | 2022-12-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S7101-7102) | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 1 | Protecting our Servicemembers through Proven Methods Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to include new elements in its annual primary prevention research agenda, for example, a focus on whether and to what extent sub-populations of the military community may be targeted for interpersonal violence more than others. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report to Congress (1) comparing the DOD's sexual harassment and prevention training with similar programs at other federal departments and agencies; and (2) that includes relevant data collected by colleges, universities, and other relevant outside entities on hazing, bullying, and interpersonal and self-directed violence. | 2023-08-25T17:00:29Z | |
| 117-hr-9458 | 117 | hr | 9458 | To provide temporary authority to the Secretary of Defense to appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to military health system positions, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] | WA | D | K000381 | 0 | This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to medical or health profession positions in the civil service within the military health system. | 2023-08-25T00:15:23Z | |
| 117-s-5195 | 117 | s | 5195 | Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT] | UT | R | R000615 | 1 | Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2022 This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Defense Logistics Agency to develop and implement a strategy to transition the supply chain for critical minerals in the National Defense Stockpile away from reliance on geostrategic competitors and adversaries by 2027 through acquisition of critical minerals processed by the United States or allied countries. | 2023-08-25T12:45:21Z | |
| 117-s-5200 | 117 | s | 5200 | Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | NH | D | S001181 | 0 | Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act This bill revises a provision that makes full-time National Guard members who serve for a specified period eligible for home loans from the Department of Veterans Affairs to instead make any individual who performed active service for the specified period eligible for the loans. | 2023-08-16T20:30:21Z | |
| 117-hr-9442 | 117 | hr | 9442 | Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large] | AK | D | P000619 | 0 | Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022 This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Anchorage, Alaska, as the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System. | 2023-01-13T13:31:02Z | |
| 117-sres-859 | 117 | sres | 859 | A resolution designating December 17, 2022, as "National Wreaths Across America Day". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-06 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7009; text: CR S7000-7001) | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 1 | This resolution designates December 17, 2022, as National Wreaths Across America Day and honors the Wreaths Across America project, patriotic escort units, the U.S. trucking industry, and the volunteers and donors involved in this tradition. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the service and sacrifices of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families. | 2022-12-24T05:18:56Z | |
| 117-sres-861 | 117 | sres | 861 | A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-06 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7009; text: CR S7001-7002) | Senate | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] | FL | R | S001217 | 5 | This resolution condemns the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorates the service members and civilians who lost their lives or were injured in the attack. Additionally, the resolution remembers Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson, Petty Officer Third Class Mohammed Sameh Haitham, and Petty Officer Third Class Cameron Scott Walters, who were killed in the attack. Finally, the resolution commends (1) the decision to give medals and awards to the law enforcement officers, uniformed service members, and civilians who responded to the attack; and (2) the efforts undertaken by the Department of Defense to enhance security at military installations. | 2023-01-05T05:17:30Z | |
| 117-hr-9425 | 117 | hr | 9425 | RISC Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-05 | 2022-12-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] | NY | D | E000297 | 2 | Responsibility and Integrity in Security Clearance Act or the RISC Act This bill revokes the security clearance of a family member or financial associate of the President that was granted contrary to the determination or recommendation of an agency, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A subsequent background investigation and agency adjudication is required before such an individual may be granted a security clearance. In addition, the White House Chief of Staff must notify Congress if the President or any other individual grants a security clearance to a family member or financial associate of the President contrary to the determination or recommendation of an agency. The notification must be made in writing no later than five days after the decision to grant the clearance. | 2022-12-29T08:48:25Z | |
| 117-hr-9415 | 117 | hr | 9415 | SHIELD Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-02 | 2022-12-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] | CO | D | N000191 | 0 | Surveying the Heat Island Effect across Large Divisions Act or the SHIELD Act This bill provides for the Department of Defense (DOD) to direct the commander of each large military installation to analyze and report on (1) how the heat island effect (i.e., the heating effect in an area with a high concentration of structures that absorb and re-emit the sun's heat) exacerbates summer heat conditions and necessitates the increased use of air conditioning on the installation, and (2) the percentage of tree cover and plant shade trees on the property of the installation. DOD must review the reports, identify any installation that is a significant heat island, and direct the commander of any identified installation to increase the tree coverage by 10% to 30% by September 30, 2025. | 2023-08-23T14:00:26Z | |
| 117-hr-9379 | 117 | hr | 9379 | VA Work-Study Improvement Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] | PA | D | C001090 | 24 | VA Work-Study Improvement Act This bill updates the Department of Veterans Affairs work-study program, including by increasing the number of hours an individual may work, modifying the minimum wage requirements, and implementing an electronic timesheet. | 2022-12-29T08:48:26Z | |
| 117-hr-9380 | 117 | hr | 9380 | Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] | TX | D | C001091 | 1 | Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (or the military departments) from attempting to collect a debt owed by a civilian not covered under TRICARE for certain emergency medical treatment at a military medical treatment facility. The bill also prohibits a military medical treatment facility from charging any fee for certain emergency medical treatment provided to a civilian who is not covered under TRICARE, or a third-party payer of such civilian (e.g., Medicare). | 2023-08-23T16:15:19Z | |
| 117-hr-9389 | 117 | hr | 9389 | To amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] | TX | R | J000304 | 29 | This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from paying for or reimbursing (1) any fees or expenses relating to a health care professional gaining a license in a state if the purpose of gaining such license is to provide abortion services, or (2) travel expenses related to abortion services. | 2022-12-29T08:48:26Z | |
| 117-s-5173 | 117 | s | 5173 | Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] | MA | D | W000817 | 0 | Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (or the military departments) from attempting to collect a debt owed by a civilian not covered under TRICARE for certain emergency medical treatment at a military medical treatment facility. The bill also prohibits a military medical treatment facility from charging any fee for certain emergency medical treatment provided to a civilian who is not covered under TRICARE, or a third-party payer of such civilian (e.g., Medicare). | 2023-08-23T13:15:19Z | |
| 117-s-5177 | 117 | s | 5177 | Defending Religious Accommodations for Military Members Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] | FL | R | S001217 | 3 | Defending Religious Accommodations for Military Members Act of 2022 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to audit the religious accommodations relating to COVID-19 for the Armed Forces to ensure all applicable federal laws, and guidance and policies of the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and each military department were followed. | 2022-12-29T09:03:22Z | |
| 117-hr-9365 | 117 | hr | 9365 | Parity for Online Student Veterans Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-30 | 2022-11-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] | FL | R | B001257 | 0 | Parity for Online Student Veterans Act This bill increases the monthly housing stipend available under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for individuals who pursue programs of education solely through distance learning on more than a half-time basis. | 2022-12-29T13:48:53Z | |
| 117-hr-9369 | 117 | hr | 9369 | To amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to authorize civil actions against persons who aid or abet violations under such law, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-30 | 2022-11-30 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] | TX | R | G000552 | 0 | This bill expands criminal and civil liability for violations related to electronic surveillance under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, including by making civilly liable a person who knowingly aided or abetted such a violation. | 2023-09-18T20:15:27Z | |
| 117-hr-9360 | 117 | hr | 9360 | To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to certain members of the Armed Forces eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational assistance to family members. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-29 | 2022-11-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20] | CA | D | P000613 | 7 | This bill authorizes members of the Armed Forces who served at least 12 years to transfer unused Post-9/11 educational assistance to family members. | 2022-12-29T13:48:53Z | |
| 117-hres-1497 | 117 | hres | 1497 | Recognizing the contributions of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial ("the Military Women's Memorial"). | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-29 | 2022-11-29 | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | L000581 | 6 | This resolution recognizes the Military Women's Memorial for its 25 years of service in documenting the service of all the nation's military women. | 2022-12-29T08:18:16Z | |
| 117-s-5142 | 117 | s | 5142 | Healthcare for Our Troops Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-29 | 2022-11-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] | WI | D | B001230 | 1 | Healthcare for Our Troops Act This bill addresses TRICARE Reserve Select coverage and eligibility for Selected Reserve members of the Ready Reserve and their families. Among other elements, the bill provides eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select to Selected Reserve members of the Ready Reserve who are eligible for or enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. | 2023-08-08T22:00:25Z | |
| 117-s-5143 | 117 | s | 5143 | Veterans Patient Advocacy Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-29 | 2022-11-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] | MI | D | S000770 | 0 | Veterans Patient Advocacy Act This bill requires the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Veterans Health Administration to ensure (1) there is not fewer than one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and (2) highly rural veterans may access the services of patient advocates. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the implementation of such policies. | 2023-04-18T15:15:23Z | |
| 117-s-5144 | 117 | s | 5144 | Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-29 | 2022-11-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] | MI | D | S000770 | 0 | Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act or the DRIVE Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to adjust the mileage rate for beneficiary travel to or from a VA facility in relation to vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care. Such rate must be adjusted to be at least equal to the mileage reimbursement rate for vehicles that are privately owned by government employees on official business. | 2023-08-16T20:15:19Z | |
| 117-hr-9354 | 117 | hr | 9354 | Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-22 | 2022-11-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18] | FL | R | M001199 | 4 | Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022 This bill includes any nurse registry as an eligible health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the bill, a nurse registry is a person who satisfies applicable state licensure requirements and procures, or attempts to procure, contracts or agreements on behalf of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, or homemakers under which such individuals may furnish health care-related or assistive services and receive compensation. | 2022-12-29T13:48:54Z | |
| 117-s-5119 | 117 | s | 5119 | Restoring Military Focus Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-17 | 2022-11-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 9 | Restoring Military Focus Act This bill eliminates the position of Chief Diversity Officer within the Department of Defense (DOD), as well as the position of Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion within the military departments. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish similar positions to that of Chief Diversity Officer or Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion within DOD. | 2023-03-15T16:15:17Z | |
| 117-hres-1475 | 117 | hres | 1475 | Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 21, 2021, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, that refers to the Department of Defense and includes certain terms and phrases relating to gender. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-16 | 2022-12-16 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 167. | House | Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] | GA | R | C001116 | 0 | This resolution requests the President and directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 21, 2021, that pertains to DOD and includes certain terms and phrases relating to gender (e.g., transgender). | 2023-09-08T12:00:28Z | |
| 117-s-5089 | 117 | s | 5089 | GUARD VA Benefits Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] | AR | R | B001236 | 17 | Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act or the GUARD VA Benefits Act This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for directly or indirectly soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any unauthorized fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. The attempted commission of such offenses is also punishable by fine or imprisonment. | 2023-04-28T13:15:17Z | |
| 117-sres-833 | 117 | sres | 833 | A resolution designating September 24, 2022, through October 2, 2022, as "Blue Star Welcome Week". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-15 | 2022-11-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6705; text: CR S6699) | Senate | Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] | NC | R | B001135 | 1 | This resolution designates September 24-October 2, 2022, as Blue Star Welcome Week and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families. | 2023-08-24T20:45:19Z | |
| 117-hres-1466 | 117 | hres | 1466 | Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the investigation by the intelligence community into the origins of the COVID-19 virus. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-13 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 161. | House | Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] | OH | R | T000463 | 0 | This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives any documents and information about the investigation by the intelligence community into the origins of the COVID-19 virus. | 2023-09-08T19:00:30Z | |
| 117-hres-1467 | 117 | hres | 1467 | Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the use of authorities, personnel, and capabilities of the intelligence community to conduct domestic activities unrelated to foreign intelligence. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-14 | 2022-12-13 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 162. | House | Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] | OH | R | T000463 | 0 | This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives any documents and information about the use of authorities, personnel, and capabilities of the intelligence community to conduct domestic activities unrelated to foreign intelligence. | 2023-09-08T19:00:30Z | |
| 117-hres-1468 | 117 | hres | 1468 | Of inquiry directing the Director of National Intelligence to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the investigation by the intelligence community into the origins of the COVID-19 virus. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). | House | Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] | OH | R | T000463 | 0 | This resolution directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to provide the House of Representatives any documents and information about the investigation by the intelligence community into the origins of the COVID-19 virus. | 2023-09-08T19:00:30Z | |
| 117-hres-1469 | 117 | hres | 1469 | Of inquiry directing the Director of National Intelligence to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the use of authorities, personnel, and capabilities of the intelligence community to conduct domestic activities unrelated to foreign intelligence. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). | House | Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10] | OH | R | T000463 | 0 | This resolution directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to provide the House of Representatives any documents and information about the use of authorities, personnel, and capabilities of the intelligence community to conduct domestic activities unrelated to foreign intelligence. | 2023-09-08T19:00:30Z | |
| 117-hr-9283 | 117 | hr | 9283 | To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on the Warrior Training Advancement Course of the Veterans Benefits Administration. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2] | LA | D | C001125 | 1 | This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to annually report to Congress on the Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC) of the Veterans Benefits Administration. The report must include specified elements, including information regarding the Transition Assistance Program practices of WARTAC and the hiring of members of the Armed Forces who complete WARTAC. | 2023-08-15T21:00:29Z | |
| 117-hr-9287 | 117 | hr | 9287 | Love Lives On Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-10 | Referred to the Committee on Armed 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. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3] | MN | D | P000616 | 2 | Love Lives On Act of 2022 This bill extends various benefit programs and services for surviving spouses of deceased members of the Armed Forces or veterans, including by extending entitlement to dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses who remarry, continuing eligibility for the Survivor Benefit Plan for certain surviving spouses who remarry, and providing commissary and exchange privileges to surviving spouses, regardless of marital status. | 2023-08-15T00:15:23Z | |
| 117-hr-9290 | 117 | hr | 9290 | The Enrique Roman-Martinez Military Cold Case Justice Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] | CA | D | T000474 | 0 | The Enrique Roman-Martinez Military Cold Case Justice Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop and implement uniform standards applicable to its military criminal investigative organizations that establish processes and procedures for the handling of cold cases, specify the circumstances under which cases are referred to the Inspector General of DOD for review, and establish procedures for the transfer of cases to new investigators when necessary. | 2022-12-29T13:48:55Z | |
| 117-hres-1457 | 117 | hres | 1457 | Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Poppy Day". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7] | IN | D | C001072 | 17 | This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day and honors past and current members of the Armed Forces and their families. | 2022-12-29T08:18:17Z | |
| 117-hres-1458 | 117 | hres | 1458 | Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and celebrating the long history of the Marine Corps Reserve and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation's commitments to serving the local communities across the United States. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] | MI | R | B001301 | 1 | This resolution recognizes and thanks the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for its efforts to aid underserved children and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. | 2022-12-29T08:18:17Z | |
| 117-hres-1459 | 117 | hres | 1459 | Acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21] | FL | D | F000462 | 38 | This resolution recognizes the importance of the contributions and sacrifices made by veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans. | 2022-12-29T08:18:17Z | |
| 117-hres-1460 | 117 | hres | 1460 | Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2022. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] | MS | R | G000591 | 0 | This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of America's veterans. | 2022-12-29T08:18:17Z | |
| 117-hr-9279 | 117 | hr | 9279 | Smart Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20] | CA | D | P000613 | 9 | Strengthening the Force and Fleet Through Enlisted Education Act or the Smart Act This bill removes the capacity limit for enlisted members of the Armed Forces to receive graduate-level instruction in a Naval Postgraduate School program. The Department of Defense must brief Congress on the effects of increasing enrollment of enlisted members at the school. | 2023-08-15T20:30:24Z | |
| 117-hr-9262 | 117 | hr | 9262 | To make improvements to cybersecurity acquisition policies of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] | OK | R | B000740 | 1 | This bill requires the Defense Acquisition University of the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop training curricula related to software acquisitions and cybersecurity software or hardware acquisitions and offer the training to applicable DOD contracting officers and individuals with specified acquisition positions. Additionally, DOD must submit to Congress a plan to streamline approval processes related to information assurance and cybersecurity for software acquisitions. | 2022-12-29T13:48:56Z | |
| 117-hr-9237 | 117 | hr | 9237 | To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Vallejo, California, as the "Delphine Metcalf-Foster VA Clinic". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-10-25 | 2022-10-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] | CA | D | T000460 | 2 | This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Vallejo, California, as the Delphine Metcalf-Foster VA Clinic. | 2022-12-29T13:34:05Z | |
| 117-hr-9208 | 117 | hr | 9208 | Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] | WA | D | D000617 | 24 | Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Labor, as part of the Veteran's Workforce Investment Program, to implement the Veterans Manufacturing Employment Program to award competitive grants to three states for the establishment and administration of a State Manufacturing Employment Program. Such program must provide grants to manufacturing employers and joint-labor management organizations that provide eligible veterans with training, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, and training that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential. Eligible veterans are those who are employed by a manufacturing employer and enrolled or participating in a specified training, on-the-job training, apprenticeship, or certification class. | 2022-12-29T13:34:06Z | |
| 117-hr-9163 | 117 | hr | 9163 | Advancing Justice for Servicemembers Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-10-11 | 2022-10-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] | TX | D | E000299 | 1 | Advancing Justice for Servicemembers Act This bill requires authorized officials to ensure procedures and requirements for a complaint are completed within 180 days after the complaint is received for complaints from members of the Armed Forces related to harassment or prohibited discrimination. If an authorized official does not take final action on a harassment or prohibited discrimination complaint within 180 days or provide the member a written explanation of the final action in relation to the complaint, a member of the Armed Forces may seek a court order directing the military department concerned to take final action or provide a written explanation. | 2023-08-14T16:45:20Z | |
| 117-hr-9164 | 117 | hr | 9164 | Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-10-11 | 2022-10-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | C001112 | 4 | Veteran Restitution and Justice Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide retroactive benefits payments for veterans with covered health conditions (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) based on military sexual trauma experienced during active service. | 2023-01-13T04:50:59Z | |
| 117-sres-826 | 117 | sres | 826 | A resolution designating October 26, 2022, as the "Day of the Deployed". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-10-11 | 2022-11-15 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6705; text: 10/11/2022 CR S6473) | Senate | Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] | ND | R | H001061 | 5 | This resolution designates October 26, 2022, as the Day of the Deployed in honor of the deployed members of the Armed Forces and their families. | 2022-12-29T13:48:57Z | |
| 117-sres-829 | 117 | sres | 829 | A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and celebrating the long history of the commitment of the Marine Corps Reserve and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation to serving the local communities of the United States. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-10-11 | 2022-10-11 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6474) | Senate | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] | AK | R | S001198 | 0 | This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and recognizes the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for its efforts. | 2022-12-29T13:48:57Z | |
| 117-hr-9152 | 117 | hr | 9152 | Sgt. Fieldy Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-10-07 | 2022-10-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15] | TX | D | G000581 | 0 | Sgt. Fieldy Act This bill authorizes the interment of a deceased military working dog in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration. | 2023-04-28T13:30:20Z | |
| 117-hr-9126 | 117 | hr | 9126 | DRIVE Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] | CA | D | B001285 | 1 | Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity Act or the DRIVE Act This bill increases the mileage reimbursement rate available to beneficiaries for travel to or from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in connection with vocational rehabilitation, required counseling, or for the purpose of examination, treatment, or care. Specifically, the bill makes the reimbursement rate for such travel equal to or greater than the mileage reimbursement rate for government employees using private vehicles when no government vehicle is available. | 2023-08-22T20:30:26Z | |
| 117-hr-9091 | 117 | hr | 9091 | VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. | House | Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] | KS | R | M000871 | 3 | VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement an information technology system for the management of supply chains only if the system meets specified requirements (e.g., is cloud based) and does not require the use of a specific contract to procure supplies. | 2023-08-14T16:30:25Z | |
| 117-hr-9096 | 117 | hr | 9096 | Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-30 | 2022-09-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] | OH | R | C000266 | 2 | Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act This bill directs the President and Department of State to report to Congress on U.S. capabilities to respond to gray zone campaigns. Gray zone campaigns are coercive activities a nation uses to achieve its objectives, not including diplomacy or armed conflict. | 2023-09-11T20:45:16Z | |
| 117-hr-9117 | 117 | hr | 9117 | To make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants for the transportation of highly rural veterans to medical care. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large] | AK | D | P000619 | 0 | This bill permanently extends the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to make grants for the transportation of highly rural veterans to health care facilities. | 2022-12-29T12:48:50Z | |
| 117-hr-9055 | 117 | hr | 9055 | To provide for the posthumous commission as a captain in the regular Army of Milton Holland, who, while sergeant major of the 5th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry, was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Civil War. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 0 | This bill provides for the posthumous commission of Milton Holland, who served as a sergeant major of the 5th Regiment of the United States Colored Infantry, as a captain in the regular Army. | 2023-08-14T15:15:23Z | |
| 117-hr-9073 | 117 | hr | 9073 | Hannah Cvancara Service Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] | WA | R | M001159 | 0 | Hannah Cvancara Service Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense or military departments from excluding a person with an amputated limb from assignment to a medical personnel position if such an individual meets physical fitness and other required standards for the position. | 2022-12-29T12:48:52Z | |
| 117-hr-9077 | 117 | hr | 9077 | Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8] | MI | D | S001208 | 0 | Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces (not as equipment) and provides for certain requirements and authorities related to the retirement, transfer, transportation, and recognition of such canine members. | 2023-01-19T12:30:19Z | |
| 117-hr-9081 | 117 | hr | 9081 | Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] | CA | D | S001175 | 8 | Filipino Veterans Fairness Act of 2022 This bill expands eligibility for certain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to the surviving spouse and children of individuals who served in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts. In determining eligibility under this bill, the VA must take into account any alternative documentation regarding such service, other than the recognized guerilla rosters stored at the National Personnel Records Center. | 2023-08-14T15:30:28Z | |
| 117-hres-1405 | 117 | hres | 1405 | Expressing support for replacing the term "Thank you for your service" with "Thank you for our freedom". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-29 | 2022-10-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. | House | Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] | MI | R | B001301 | 2 | This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the phrase "Thank you for our freedom" as the way to respect members of the Armed Forces and veterans. | 2022-12-29T12:48:47Z | |
| 117-hres-1408 | 117 | hres | 1408 | Prohibiting the consideration in the House of Representatives of certain bills or joint resolutions relating to Department of Veterans Affairs mortgage loan fees, and for other purposes. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7] | MO | R | L000576 | 0 | This bill prohibits the House of Representatives from considering any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or conference report that adjusts loan fees under the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program to provide cost savings for provisions that are not related to veterans housing benefits or the home loan program. | 2023-08-14T15:15:23Z | |
| 117-s-5016 | 117 | s | 5016 | Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-29 | 2023-01-05 | Became Public Law No: 117-357. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] | AK | R | M001153 | 1 | Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022 This act designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Anchorage, Alaska, as the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System. | 2023-11-09T20:44:26Z | |
| 117-s-5059 | 117 | s | 5059 | CHIP-IN Improvement Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] | OK | R | L000575 | 2 | CHIP-IN Improvement Act of 2022 This bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program that authorizes the VA to accept property donations from certain entities (e.g., private entities), including by authorizing the VA to provide additional unobligated funds to finance, design, or construct a facility proposed to be accepted by the VA if specified requirements are met. | 2023-11-09T20:44:26Z | |
| 117-sres-809 | 117 | sres | 809 | A resolution designating September 30, 2022, as "Mississippi National Guard Recognition Day". | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5517-5518; text: CR S5555) | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 1 | This resolution designates September 30, 2022, as Mississippi National Guard Recognition Day and recognizes the efforts of the Mississippi National Guard 60 years ago to maintain peace in Oxford, Mississippi, during the largest deployment of troops to a single disturbance in the history of the Mississippi National Guard. | 2022-11-15T05:19:37Z | |
| 117-sres-820 | 117 | sres | 820 | A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the Reserve Officers Association, now known as the Reserve Organization of America. | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-16 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6747; text: 9/29/2022 CR S5559) | Senate | Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] | MO | R | B000575 | 1 | This resolution recognizes that the Reserve Organization of America is a respected advocate for national security and readiness and honors the role the organization has played in strengthening the strategic and operational role of the Reserve components of the U.S. military. Additionally, the resolution supports the organization's focus on the readiness of the Reserve components and the care of those who serve in the Reserve and National Guard, their families, and veterans of the Reserve components. | 2023-01-10T05:21:41Z | |
| 117-hr-9002 | 117 | hr | 9002 | Veteransâ Cancer Care Coordinator Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-28 | 2022-10-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] | TX | D | G000587 | 0 | Veterans' Cancer Care Coordinator Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a pilot program to provide gynecologic cancer care coordination at the VA, including through the designation of a gynecologic cancer care coordinator. | 2022-12-29T12:33:45Z | |
| 117-hr-9005 | 117 | hr | 9005 | Innovative Cognitive Care for Veterans Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-28 | 2022-10-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] | TN | R | H001086 | 1 | Innovative Cognitive Care for Veterans Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement, as part of the Veterans Community Care Program, a pilot program under which the VA may enter into agreements with certain private organizations to provide telehealth, virtual training tools for home health aides, and other services that slow the progression of cognitive disorders. | 2022-12-29T12:33:45Z | |
| 117-hr-9017 | 117 | hr | 9017 | Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | House | Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52] | CA | D | P000608 | 2 | Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to, upon receipt of an initial claim for benefits from a claimant that is not represented by an accredited entity, provide (1) notice that an accredited entity may assist the claimant, (2) information regarding a search tool to find an accredited entity to assist in the filing of claims, and (3) information on how and where to report an entity that is not accredited and charged a fee to assist with a claim. | 2023-01-31T14:30:46Z | |
| 117-s-4975 | 117 | s | 4975 | Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 1 | Veterans Claims Education Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to, upon receipt of an initial claim for benefits from a claimant that is not represented by an accredited entity, provide (1) notice that an accredited entity may assist the claimant, (2) information regarding a search tool to find an accredited entity to assist in the filing of claims, and (3) information on how and where to report an entity that is not accredited and charged a fee to assist with a claim. | 2023-03-08T20:12:35Z | |
| 117-s-4989 | 117 | s | 4989 | DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] | IA | R | E000295 | 0 | DOD Energy Strategy Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to consider, when developing and implementing the energy performance goals and energy performance master plan, the reliability and security of energy resources in the event of military conflict and the value of resourcing energy from U.S. allies, such as those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. | 2023-01-21T05:16:34Z | |
| 117-s-4949 | 117 | s | 4949 | National Cemeteries Preservation and Protection Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-27 | 2023-01-05 | Became Public Law No: 117-355. | Senate | Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] | MT | D | T000464 | 1 | National Cemeteries Preservation and Protection Act of 2022 This act addresses the administration and jurisdiction of national cemeteries. Specifically, the act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a plot or interment allowance for a veteran if the veteran was buried before March 15, 2022, in a cemetery on trust land owned by, or held in trust for, a tribal organization, and the organization that maintains or operates the cemetery applies for such allowance. Such allowance is only authorized if a plot or interment allowance was not already paid for the burial of such veteran. The act also authorizes the VA to designate green burial sections in national cemeteries (i.e., sections of cemeteries in which the remains of individuals have been prepared for interment in a manner not involving chemicals or embalming fluids and have been interred in a natural manner or completely biodegradable burial receptacle). The act authorizes the Department of the Army to transfer certain lands to the VA to expand the Fort Bliss National Cemetery. In addition, the act authorizes the Department of the Interior to transfer certain land to the VA for the land to be used as a national cemetery. Finally, the act prohibits persons who have committed certain crimes from being interred or memorialized in a cemetery in the National Cemetery Administration or in Arlington National Cemetery. | 2023-08-02T11:00:24Z | |
| 117-s-4951 | 117 | s | 4951 | REMOVE Copays Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-27 | 2022-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] | GA | D | O000174 | 2 | Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act or the REMOVE Copays Act This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from imposing or collecting any co-payment for a veteran's first three mental health outpatient care visits in a calendar year. However, such prohibition must not apply with respect to the imposition or collection of copayments for medications. | 2023-03-08T20:12:35Z | |
| 117-s-4957 | 117 | s | 4957 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to establish sex-neutral high fitness standards for combat Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs). | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-27 | 2022-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] | IA | R | E000295 | 0 | This bill requires the Department of the Army to establish sex-neutral fitness standards for combat Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) that are higher than those for non-combat MOSs and brief Congress on the established combat MOSs and the methodology for determining such MOSs. | 2022-12-29T13:18:35Z | |
| 117-s-4958 | 117 | s | 4958 | Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-27 | 2022-09-27 | 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 Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2024 the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program (which provides financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing or transitioning from homelessness) and the program that provides additional and comprehensive services for homeless veterans at certain locations. | 2023-01-04T05:26:04Z | |
| 117-s-4960 | 117 | s | 4960 | Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-27 | 2022-09-27 | 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 2022 This bill reauthorizes the operation of the Department of Veterans Affairs regional office in the Philippines through September 30, 2023. | 2022-12-29T13:18:35Z | |
| 117-hr-8972 | 117 | hr | 8972 | Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] | NY | D | M001206 | 2 | Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act This bill allows a surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension concurrently with dependency and indemnity compensation. | 2022-12-29T12:33:46Z | |
| 117-hr-8973 | 117 | hr | 8973 | Medal of Honor Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-22 | 2022-10-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. | House | Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] | TX | R | N000026 | 1 | Medal of Honor Act This bill increases the rate of special pension for living Medal of Honor recipients from $1,388.68 to $8,333.33 and establishes a rate of monthly special pension of $1,489.73 for surviving spouses of Medal of Honor recipients. | 2023-08-14T15:00:29Z | |
| 117-hres-1388 | 117 | hres | 1388 | Acknowledging and commemorating the World War II women in the Navy who served in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service ("WAVES"). | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2] | VA | D | L000591 | 4 | This resolution honors and commends the women who served in the Navy Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II. Additionally, the resolution recognizes that the WAVES opened opportunities for women and contributed vitally to the victory of the United States and Allies in World War II. | 2022-12-29T12:48:48Z | |
| 117-s-4922 | 117 | s | 4922 | Geraldâs Law Act | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] | AR | R | B001236 | 3 | Gerald's Law Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies from a non-service-connected disability in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care). | 2023-01-28T05:15:29Z | |
| 117-s-4925 | 117 | s | 4925 | Preserving the Readiness of our Armed Forces Act of 2022 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. | Senate | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] | TN | R | B001243 | 11 | Preserving the Readiness of our Armed Forces Act of 2022 This bill provides that a member of the National Guard (or another reserve component) must maintain access to pay and benefits while a request for a religious or health accommodation is pending. Additionally, a member of an active or reserve component of the Armed Forces may not be involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces based solely on COVID-19 vaccination status until specified recruiting goals are achieved. | 2022-12-29T13:03:31Z |
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