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Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 41 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1419 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 40 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed export of various defense articles and related support services to India, Israel, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia, as described in Executive Communication 1417 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 39 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, as described in Executive Communication 1426 and published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 35 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 17-0B and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 34 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 17-70 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 33 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 17-73 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 32 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, as described in Transmittal No. 18-21 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 31 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, as described in Transmittal No. 18-31 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 30 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 19-18 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 29 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to Saudi Arabia, as described in Transmittal No. 19-01 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 28 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, as described in Transmittal No. 17-39 and published in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2019.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 27 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This joint resolution prohibits the proposed sale of various defense articles and related support services to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Australia, as described in Executive Communication 1424 published in the Congressional Record on June 3, 2019.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 235 (116th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This resolution designates June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.
Bill· HRH.R. 3103 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act of 2019 or the PAWS Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a grant program for the purpose of pairing service dogs with eligible veterans. Organizations that receive grants shall provide veterinary health insurance coverage, hardware, and travel expenses for each service dog and veteran participating in the program. Eligible veterans are those who (1) are enrolled in the VA health care system, (2) have been evaluated and treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but remain diagnosed with PTSD, (3) may benefit from a service dog, and (4) agree to successfully complete training provided by an eligible organization. Veterans are required to see a VA health care provider at least once every six months to determine whether the veteran continues to benefit from a service dog. Eligible organizations are nonprofit organizations that provide service dogs to veterans with PTSD, meet publicly available standards set forth by the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans, have expertise in the needs of veterans with PTSD, agree to cover all costs in excess of the grant amount to guarantee the benefits of the program, agree to reaccept or replace a service dog provided to a veteran, and submit an application to the VA. Any improvement in PTSD symptoms as a result of the provision of a service dog shall not affect the veteran's eligibility for any other VA benefits. The Government Accountability Office must report on the grant program.
Bill· HRH.R. 3148 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
Sexual Trauma Ongoing Protections Act of 2019 or the STOP Act of 2019 This bill modifies and establishes requirements relating to sexual assault policies, procedures, and reporting in the Armed Forces, including by requiring timely consideration of academy transfer requests from victims of sexual assault, requiring timely disposition of sex-related offenses that are not brought to trial due to insufficient evidence, and providing an option for victims to file restricted reports of sexual assault regardless of third-party disclosures.
Bill· HRH.R. 3143 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
This bill posthumously advances Lieutenant Colonel Richard E. Cole, U.S. Air Force (retired), to the rank of colonel on the retired list of the Air Force.
Bill· HRH.R. 3137 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
Wounded Warrior Service Dog Act of 2019 This bill provides for the establishment of program for the provision of service dogs to certain Armed Forces members. It requires the Department of Defense to establish a K-9 Service Corps Program to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist them in planning, designing, establishing, or operating programs to provide assistance dogs to members with a disability who are receiving receiving medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy; those in medical hold or medical holdover status; or those on the temporary disability retired list in cases where medical principles indicate that the disability may be of a permanent nature.
Bill· HRH.R. 3138 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
"Six Triple Eight" Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (commonly known as the "Six Triple Eight") in recognition of their pioneering military service, devotion to duty, and contributions to increase the morale of personnel stationed in the European theater of operations during World War II. The medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution and made available for display and research.
Bill· HRH.R. 3132 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
Rapid Fielding Defense Capabilities and Risk Assessment Act This bill addresses the use of "middle tier" defense acquisition programs. It requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to brief Congress on lessons learned and best practices identified through the use of the middle tier of acquisition programs intended to be completed in a period of two to five years, using two pathways: rapid prototyping and rapid fielding. An analysis shall accompany the briefing that includes (1) identification of lessons learned that can be applied to both middle tier and major acquisition programs, (2) description of the extent to which covered risk (determined by DOD) should be a factor in determining acquisition authority, and (3) description of whether requirements applicable to major defense acquisition programs should be applicable to middle tier programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 3110 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
Climate Security Intelligence Act of 2019 This bill establishes the Climate Security Intelligence Center within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The center's duties shall include serving as the primary intelligence community organization for analyzing climate security threats and identifying best practices for such analysis.
Bill· SS. 1721 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2019 This bill generally prohibits a federal criminal defendant from asserting, as a defense, that the nonviolent sexual advance of an individual or a perception or belief of the gender, gender identify or expression, or sexual orientation of an individual excuses or justifies conduct or mitigates the severity of an offense.
Bill· SS. 1718 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2019
Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2019 This bill imposes criminal penalties and/or fines on individuals for the commission or attempted commission of certain acts in connection with the representation of a veteran who is seeking Department of Veterans Affairs benefits or filing a claim for such benefits.
Bill· HRH.R. 3083 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2019
AIR Acceleration Act This bill authorizes the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission of the Department of Veterans Affairs to meet in years other than 2022 and 2023. The commission was established to make recommendations regarding the closure, modernization, or realignment of Veterans Health Administration facilities.
Bill· HRH.R. 3093 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2019
Creating Opportunities through Defense Engineering Requirements Act of 2019 or the CODER Act of 2019 This bill modifies processes for the acquisition of software for the Department of Defense (DOD). It requires DOD to establish guidance for the use of pathways for the rapid acquisition of software applications and upgrades that are intended to be fielded within one year: An applications pathway shall provide for the use of rapid development and implementation of applications to be used with commercially available hardware. An upgrades pathway shall provide for the rapid development and insertion of software upgrades for hardware systems solely used by DOD. The bill requires DOD to establish software development and acquisition training and management programs enabling software personnel to earn a certification in software development and acquisition.
Bill· HRH.R. 3084 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2019
The Military Service Academy Foundation Act of 2019 This bill describes how the Department of Defense may support military service academy supporting foundations. It authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide the following types of support to service academy supporting foundations: (1) official participation of officers or Senior Executive Service employees, (2) endorsement of foundations and their activities, (3) logistical support, and (4) authorized use of trademarks and service marks. A "supporting foundation" is a tax-exempt charitable organization that operates exclusively to support recruiting; parent, alumni, academic, leadership, and character development; athletic programs; and institutional development of a service academy.
Bill· HRH.R. 3087 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2019
This bill revises the Department of Defense Mentor-Protege Program, under which disadvantaged small business concerns are assisted in participation as federal contractors. The bill permanently authorizes the program and removes its pilot designation, requires the establishment of performance goals, and modifies the definition of a business for purposes of the program, allowing it to be up to the size standard according to its primary North American Industry Classification System code.
Bill· SS. 1716 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2019
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to provide for the issuance of a forever stamp to honor the sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one who was a member of the Armed Forces in combat.
Bill· SS. 1715 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2019
Gold Star Families Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 This bill directs the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to all Gold Star Families (families of fallen service members) in recognition of the families' dedication, contributions, and sacrifice to the United States. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The U.S Mint may strike and sell duplicates in bronze.
Bill· SS. 1714 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2019
Elevating the Voices of Gold Star Wives Act of 2019 This bill removes a prohibition on the Gold Star Wives of America corporation, its directors, or its officers attempting to influence legislation.
Bill· HRH.R. 3072 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2019
This bill addresses the process of business registration by a spouse accompanying a service member deployed away from the state of residence. The accompanying spouse shall not be deemed to have (1) lost a residence or domicile in the state, (2) acquired a residence or domicile in another state, or (3) become a resident in or of any other state. The spouse may elect to use the same residence as the member regardless of the date of marriage. The bill authorizes the Department of Defense to enter into an agreement with the Council of State Governments to assist with funding for interstate compacts on licensed occupations in order to alleviate burdens associated with relicensing when members make a permanent change of duty station to another state.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 416 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2019
This resolution supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and expresses concerns over Russia's increasingly aggressive military maneuvering near their borders and airspace. The resolution encourages the United States to further enhance defense cooperation efforts with these countries.
Bill· HRH.R. 3065 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2019
Fallen Heroes Family Travel Act of 2019 This bill addresses the transportation of the remains of members of the Armed Forces who die outside of the United States. It requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide, in the case of such a member whose remains are returned through the mortuary facility at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, transportation of such remains to the applicable escorted remains destination. (Under current law, this service is limited to the remains of those who die in a combat theater of operations.) The bill also requires DOD to extend travel privileges to family members of those personnel whose remains are returned in this manner.
Bill· HRH.R. 3064 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2019
Baltic Reassurance Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to report to Congress an assessment of the military requirements of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members and countries in the Baltic region that would allow such countries to deter and resist Russian aggression.
Bill· HRH.R. 3056 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2019
Border Crisis Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019 This bill provides FY2019 supplemental appropriations to several federal agencies for expenses related to border security, including the response to the rise in unaccompanied minors and family unit aliens at the southwest border. The bill provides specified appropriations to the Department of Defense, the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Marshals Service.
Bill· SS. 1702 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2019
Due Process Guarantee Act This bill limits the detention authority of the United States. Current law prohibits the indefinite detention of a U.S. citizen unless it is authorized by an act of Congress. This bill prohibits the indefinite detention of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident unless it is authorized by an act of Congress that (1) is consistent with the Constitution, and (2) expressly authorizes the detention. Additionally, the bill specifies that no U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who is apprehended in the United States may be imprisoned or otherwise detained without charge or trial unless such imprisonment or detention is expressly authorized by an act of Congress. Finally, it specifies that a general authorization to use military force or similar measure, on its own, does not authorize the indefinite detention of a person who is arrested in the United States.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 413 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 2019
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing of the allied forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II. The resolution expresses appreciation to the members of the U.S. and allied forces who participated in the operations, as well as all others who contributed to the success of the operations; recognizes the landing as a decisive point in history that led to world leadership and a free people committed to modern liberal democracy and all its tenets; recognizes the importance of World War II history and D-Day as symbols of the costs of freedom, the perils of fascism, and the nature of U.S. global alliances and partnerships; thanks the young people of the allies for their involvement in events celebrating the anniversary of the Normandy landings; calls for expanding educational efforts about the lessons of World War II; recognizes the efforts of France and the people of Normandy to preserve the world heritage represented by the Normandy beaches and the sunken material remains of the landings by inscribing these on the UNESCO World Heritage List; requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the living veterans of the campaign; and calls on the people of the United States to observe the 75th anniversary.
Bill· HRH.R. 3046 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 2019
This bill authorizes a military department to retain in an active status a reserve chaplain or reserve officer in a medical specialty beyond the date that such individual turns 68 years old, with the consent of the officer, if the retention is necessary.
Bill· HRH.R. 3045 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 2019
This bill makes Foreign Service officers on mandatory home leave eligible to use certain military lodging on the same basis as an Armed Forces member entitled to retired or retainer pay. The lodging facilities are those operated by the Department of Defense for the morale, welfare, and recreation of members.
Bill· HRH.R. 3042 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 2019
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study sexually harassing behavior and its impact on security in U.S. nuclear weapons complex sites.
Bill· HRH.R. 3041 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 2019
Military Installation Resilience Assuredness Act This bill requires commanders of major military installations to address installation resilience in master plans. A master plan shall address the following: risks and threats, which include disaster-related and environmental conditions; assets or infrastructure located on the military installation vulnerable to the risks and threats; lessons learned from the impacts of extreme weather events; measures to mitigate the impacts of risks and threats; community infrastructure and resources located outside the installation; agreements with other entities to maintain or enhance military installation or community infrastructure resilience; and projections from recognized governmental and scientific entities regarding future risks and threats to the resilience of a project considered in the plan during a 50-year installation lifespan. The bill includes, as major installations, medium sites (as defined in the most recent version of the Department of Defense Base Structure Report issued before the time interval prescribed for development of master plans arises).
Bill· HRH.R. 3038 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 2019
Securing American Science and Technology Act of 2019 This bill establishes a working group and a roundtable related to the security of science and technology. The bill directs the National Science and Technology Council to establish an interagency working group to coordinate activities to protect federally funded research and development from foreign interference, cyberattacks, theft, or espionage and to identify and track threats. The National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense shall enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to create a new National Science, Technology, and Security Roundtable.
Bill· HRH.R. 3047 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 2019
U.S.-Ukraine Security Cooperation Enhancement Act This bill authorizes the President to treat Ukraine as a major non-NATO ally for purposes of the transfer of defense articles and services until Ukraine accedes to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). (Major non-NATO ally status confers various benefits, such as priority for receiving certain excess defense articles.) The bill also expands the Department of Defense's authority to provide security assistance to Ukraine to include the provision of anti-tank, anti-ship, and antiaircraft weapons systems. The Department of State shall report to Congress a review of U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, an assessment of threats to Ukrainian independence, and an assessment of Ukraine's asymmetric capability to counter Russian aggression.
Bill· HRH.R. 3036 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 28 May 2019
Breaking Barriers for Women Veterans Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement changes to better serve women veterans. Among other requirements, the VA must retrofit its existing medical facilities to support the provision of care to women veterans. Additionally, the VA must ensure its medical facilities have at least one full-time or part-time women's health provider. The bill also requires the VA to establish a training module for community providers that is specific to women veterans.
Bill· HRH.R. 3034 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 May 2019
Reserve Medical Officer Parity Act This bill authorizes a military department, on a case-by-case basis, to retain in an active status a reserve officer in one of several medical specialties beyond the age of 68 if the department determines that such retention is necessary to the department concerned.
Law· SS. 1646 (116th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2019
This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located at 207 Stratton Road, St. Augustine, Florida, as the "Leo C. Chase Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic."
Bill· HRH.R. 3010 (116th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2019
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."
Bill· HRH.R. 2982 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2019
Women Veterans Health Care Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct a study and report on the barriers for women veterans to VA health care.
Bill· HRH.R. 2972 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2019
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to (1) expand the capabilities of the Women Veterans Call Center by including a text messaging capability, and (2) publish a website providing information for women veterans about the benefits and services available to them.
Law· HRH.R. 2938 (116th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2019
Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 or the HAVEN Act This bill modifies the treatment of certain veterans' benefits in bankruptcy. Specifically, the bill excludes from a debtor's current monthly income certain benefits, including disability benefits, paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.
Bill· HRH.R. 2943 (116th)open
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2019
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to make all of its fact sheets available in English and Spanish.
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