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United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2025
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United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2025
This resolution supports the designation of National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress. The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.
United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2025
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a congressional authorization for use of military force against Iran. Elements of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to defend the United States, an ally, or a partner from imminent attack are not covered by this requirement provided the President complies with a specified provision of the War Powers Resolution. (The provision generally requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities no more than 60 days after the President notifies or is required to notify Congress of such involvement, unless Congress authorizes such use. For more information on the War Powers Resolution, see CRS In Focus 13134 .)
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2025
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United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2025
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DOD) to provide additional information and assistance related to mental health care to veterans in the Solid Start program and members of the Armed Forces in the Transition Assistance Program. Specifically, the bill requires that counseling provided under DOD’s Transition Assistance Program include additional mental health information, including information about the risk of suicide and other potential stressors associated with separation from the Armed Forces. The bill also expands the activities that must be carried out by the VA under the Solid Start program, which is an outreach program for veterans in their first year of separation from service. Specifically, under the program, the VA must (1) assist eligible veterans who elect to enroll in the VA health care system, and (2) educate veterans about mental health and counseling services available through the Veterans Health Administration.
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2025
Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a way for individuals who are entitled to VA educational assistance to electronically send and receive correspondence with the VA related to such assistance. The VA must ensure individuals are provided an opportunity to opt in to electronic correspondence.
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2025
This concurrent resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of the Iranian government or military unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted. The resolution specifies that it shall not be construed to prevent the United States from defending itself from imminent attack.
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 17 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2025
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities. (The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.) Within the DOD budget, the bill provides appropriations for Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; and Revolving and Management Funds. The bill provides appropriations for Other Department of Defense Programs, including the Defense Health Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and the Office of the Inspector General. In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Related Agencies, including (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, and (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2025
This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a congressional declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.
United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2025
United States · United States House of Representatives · 12 June 2025
United States · United States House of Representatives · 12 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2025
This resolution designates June 12, 2025, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans.
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2025
PRC Military and Human Rights Capital Markets Sanctions Act of 2025 This bill prohibits U.S. persons from investing in securities issued by certain sanctioned and otherwise restricted entities, including Chinese military companies and Chinese entities sanctioned for human rights abuses or corruption. The bill establishes divestment deadlines and criminal and civil penalties for violations of the bill.
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2025
Rural Veterans’ Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2025 This bill extends and expands the pilot program under which certain non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care professionals may be contracted to provide disability examinations to veterans, regardless of the jurisdiction of their licensure, for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and care. Specifically, the bill (1) expands the types of health care professionals who may provide such examinations, and (2) extends the authority for such professionals to be contracted for this purpose through January 5, 2031. Currently, such examinations may only be contracted to licensed non-VA physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, or psychologists. The bill expands the list to include qualified health care professionals who are eligible for appointment to specified positions in the Veterans Health Administration, including hospital or clinic directors, dentists, and pharmacists. The VA must report on its use of the expanded authority under this bill.
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2025
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2025