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Bill· SS. 4249 (118th)referred

FUEL Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 2024

Fuel Utilization for Enhanced Logistics Act or the FUEL Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to study the energy supply, logistics networks, and infrastructure that support access to operational energy by the Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region. Under the bill, operational energy means the energy required for training, moving, and sustaining military forces and weapons platforms for military operations (including energy used by tactical power systems and generators and weapons platforms). Based on the findings of the study, DOD must develop a strategy to secure access to operational energy for the Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region. DOD must report to Congress on the findings of the study, the strategy developed as a result of the study, and any recommendations for legislative or administrative actions to support such strategy. 

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1188 (118th)referred

Expressing support for the month of May as "Fallen Heroes Memorial Month".

United States · United States Congress · 1 May 2024

This resolution honors the veterans who gave their lives in service to the country and recognizes the families and loved ones of such veterans. Additionally, the resolution requests the President issue an annual proclamation designating Fallen Heroes Memorial Month.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1187 (118th)referred

Recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024

This resolution recognizes the significance of the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when South Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces. The resolution also honors (1) the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; (2) the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States; and (3) the memory of those Vietnamese who lost their lives attempting to flee Vietnam.

Bill· HRH.R. 8167 (118th)referred

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 April 2024

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act This bill requires the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to award grants to advance orthotic and prosthetic care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians who have undergone amputation, traumatic brain injury, and other serious injuries resulting from combat or military experience. The grants must fund research on (1) outcomes for such patients, (2) materials used in orthotics and prosthetics, and (3) improving existing orthotic and prosthetic technology and the development of new technology.

Bill· HRH.R. 8152 (118th)referred

Remote Access Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 April 2024

Remote Access Security Act This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items. Remote access means (1) access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States by a foreign person through a network connection, including the internet or a cloud computing service, from a location other than where the item is physically located; or (2) any other form of access specified in regulations promulgated by the Department of Commerce. The Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), which is implemented through the Export Administration Regulations, provides a permanent statutory basis for controlling the export of dual-use goods (e.g., items with both civilian and military uses) and certain military parts and components. This bill applies export controls under ECRA to remote access of items, thereby allowing Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security to issue licenses and impose penalties related to remote access of controlled items.

Bill· HRH.R. 8108 (118th)referred

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 23 April 2024

This bill requires a state Medicaid program to consider active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who are receiving home- and community-based services to be residents of that state even if they are temporarily relocated to another state. The requirement applies beginning in 2028.

Bill· HRH.R. 8088 (118th)referred

Applicant Medical Reimbursement Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 19 April 2024

Applicant Medical Reimbursement Act of 2024 This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to reimburse applicants for uniformed military service for co-payments of up to $100 per applicant for medical appointments that were required as part of the Military Entrance Processing Station process.

Bill· HRH.R. 8070 (118th)open

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 This bill authorizes for FY2025 and sets policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. As examples, the bill includes provisions that authorize the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;  authorize active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; require DOD to establish a quantum computing center at a military research laboratory with requisite expertise; authorize the Marine Corps to carry out a pilot program in a Marine Corps unit to improve military supply chain readiness, budget efficiency, and logistics productivity through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning software; increase basic pay for enlisted personnel in pay grades E-1 through E-4 by an average of 15% with a smaller increase for certain enlisted personnel in pay grade E-5 (these changes are in addition to the 4.5% inflation adjustment for 2025);  require the Missile Defense Agency to establish a fully operational third continental United States interceptor site on the East Coast of the United States no later than December 31, 2030; and authorize specified military construction projects and extend the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years.

Bill· HRH.R. 8063 (118th)open

To authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to posthumously award William D. Owens the Distinguished Service Cross, regardless of statutory time limitations for providing such an award, for acts of valor at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944. He was previously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for such acts.

Bill· HRH.R. 8066 (118th)referred

Ammunition Supply Chain Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

Ammunition Supply Chain Act This bill requires the Department of the Army to report to Congress on the U.S. supply chain for smokeless gunpowder, including nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and acid production, essential to ammunition manufacturing.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1158 (118th)referred

Recognizing the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the "Seabees", and the tremendous sacrifices and contributions by the Seabees who have fought and served on behalf of our country.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

This resolution recognizes the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Naval Construction Force known as the Seabees. The resolution also honors the courage and sacrifices of the Seabees who have perished in defense of the country and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by the families of the members of the Seabees.

Bill· SS. 4163 (118th)referred

Ammunition Supply Chain Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

Ammunition Supply Chain Act This bill requires the Department of the Army to report to Congress on the U.S. supply chain for smokeless gunpowder, including nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and acid production, essential to ammunition manufacturing.

Bill· SS. 4166 (118th)referred

Applicant Medical Reimbursement Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

Applicant Medical Reimbursement Act of 2024 This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to reimburse applicants for uniformed military service for co-payments of up to $100 per applicant for medical appointments that were required as part of the Military Entrance Processing Station process.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 650 (118th)referred

A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the "Seabees", and the tremendous sacrifices and contributions by the Seabees who have fought and served on behalf of our country.

United States · United States Congress · 18 April 2024

This resolution recognizes the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Naval Construction Force known as the Seabees. The resolution also honors the courage and sacrifices of the Seabees who have perished in defense of the country and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by the families of the members of the Seabees.

Bill· HRH.R. 8034 (118th)open

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024

Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Israel. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of State, and the U.S Agency for International Development. The funding is provided for purposes such as supporting current U.S. military operations in the region; replacing defense articles that were provided to Israel; reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Israel; Defense Production Act purchases; procuring Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Iron Beam defense systems to counter short-range rocket threats; procuring advanced weapons systems, defense articles, and defense services for Israel through the Foreign Military Financing Program; the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program; migration and refugee assistance; international narcotics control and law enforcement; peacekeeping operations; security at U.S. diplomatic facilities; and humanitarian assistance. The bill also includes provisions that (1) expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations, and (2) prohibit funds from being used for payments to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency.  

Bill· HRH.R. 8036 (118th)open

Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024

Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations for the Department of State and the Department of Defense (DOD) to support U.S. allies and activities in the Indo-Pacific region. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. The bill provides funding to DOD and the State Department for purposes such as providing replacements or reimbursements for defense articles and services that DOD provided to Taiwan and countries that have supported Taiwan, improving the submarine industrial base, unfunded priorities of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for FY2024, Defense Production Act purchases, the Foreign Military Financing Program, and a contribution to the International Development Association. The bill also expands the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations.

Bill· HRH.R. 8035 (118th)open

Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024

Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Ukraine. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy science programs, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Administration for Children and Families, the Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The funding is provided for purposes such as supporting current U.S. military operations in the region, the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, replacing defense articles that were provided to Ukraine, reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Ukraine, the Foreign Military Financing Program, economic support for Ukraine, refugee and entrant assistance, international narcotics control and law enforcement, and the development and production of isotopes. The bill also includes provisions that expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations, require the President to transfer long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine, require the President to enter into an agreement with Ukraine regarding repaying the United States for the economic assistance it has provided to Ukraine, require certain funds that are provided for Ukraine to be matched by other donors, and establish various oversight and reporting requirements for assistance provided to Ukraine.

Bill· HRH.R. 8054 (118th)referred

SSRA of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 33 (118th)passed

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict.

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024

This concurrent resolution recognizes Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor for acts performed during the Korean conflict.  The concurrent resolution also permits Puckett's remains to lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda on April 29, 2024, in honor of the Silent Generation and the more than 5.7 million men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Korean conflict from 1950 to 1953.

Bill· SS. 4130 (118th)referred

Expanding Access to Child Care for Military Families Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 2024

Expanding Access to Child Care for Military Families Act of 2024 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to direct the military departments to implement a pilot program to improve the access of members of the Armed Forces and their families to high quality early child care opportunities. Under the pilot program, the military departments must establish partnerships with 12 child care providers to (1) increase the capacity of the providers, (2) improve early child care workforce development, and (3) increase recruitment and retention of employees for eligible child care providers. Child care providers under the program may not reduce early child care slots for nonmilitary families after entering into the partnership or enter into the construction of new child care facilities. DOD must direct the military departments to provide annual briefings to Congress on the implementation of the pilot program. The Government Accountability Office must submit an interim and a final report on the progress and results of the pilot program.

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