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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 932 (118th)passed

A resolution designating the month of October 2024 as "National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month".

United States · United States Congress · 17 December 2024

This resolution designates October 2024 as National Military Toxic Exposures Awareness Month and recognizes the impact toxic exposures have had on veterans, members of the Armed Forces, their families, and their survivors. Further, the resolution calls upon the Department of Defense to reinforce the commitment by the federal government to prevent future incidents of toxic exposure among members of the Armed Forces.

Bill· HRH.R. 10436 (118th)referred

Escuadrón 201 Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 2024

Escuadrón 201 Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the members of Escuadrón 201 (the 201st Squadron of the Mexican Expeditionary Air Force) in recognition of their valor and value to the Allied forces during World War II.

Bill· HRH.R. 10430 (118th)referred

Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 16 December 2024

Veterans Foreign Medical Coverage Equality and Modernization Act of 2024 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish hospital care and medical services abroad (i.e., outside any state) to a veteran with a service-connected disability rated as permanent and total who is otherwise eligible for such care if the VA determines certain requirements are met. Specifically, the VA must furnish such care to an eligible veteran if it determines (1) the hospital care or medical services are consistent with the standard medical practice in the United States, and (2) any prescription medication furnished is approved by the Food and Drug Administration. For any care provided abroad, the VA must ensure (1) reimbursements made to veterans and medical providers can be made by direct deposit; and (2) the VA’s mobile applications provide for digital submission, real-time tracking of required forms, and the availability of specified documents associated with care or services, such as a benefits authorization letter.

Bill· HRH.R. 10396 (118th)referred

NOPAIN for Veterans Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 10395 (118th)referred

Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2024

Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2024 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a two-year pilot program to furnish, when requested, an appropriate headstone or burial marker to commemorate covered veterans. Covered veterans are veterans who died on or before November 1, 1990, and were released or discharged from service under conditions other than dishonorable. Currently, these benefits are only available to eligible veterans who died on or after November 1, 1990. The bill requires the VA to update the National Cemetery Administration website with respect to the requirements for eligibility for a headstone or burial marker. 

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 924 (118th)passed

A resolution designating December 14, 2024, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

United States · United States Congress · 10 December 2024

This resolution designates December 14, 2024, 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 10327 (118th)referred

GI Internship Program Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2024

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.

Bill· HRH.R. 10307 (118th)referred

TOTAL Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 December 2024

TRICARE OBGYN Treatment and Access without Lags in Care Act or the TOTAL Care Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a five-year pilot program under which female beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime may receive obstetrical and gynecological care without a referral. (Generally, the TRICARE Prime program requires a beneficiary to obtain a referral for care through a designated primary care manager.) Under the pilot program, participating female beneficiaries may elect to designate an obstetrical or gynecological care provider under the TRICARE program (i.e., the various programs carried out by DOD, including TRICARE Prime) as an additional designated primary care manager.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1606 (118th)referred

Honoring the 5th anniversary of the United States Space Force.

United States · United States Congress · 4 December 2024

This resolution recognizes the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Space Force and commends the service of the men and women in the force, who are known as Guardians. Further, the resolution acknowledges the critical role that the U.S. Space Force plays in protecting and maintaining the safety and security of the American people, allied forces, and global space infrastructure.

Bill· SS. 5417 (118th)referred

Care for Military Kids Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 December 2024

Care for Military Kids Act This bill requires a state Medicaid program to retain coverage for active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their dependents who are receiving home- and community-based services or their placement on a waitlist for such services even if they are temporarily relocated to another state. The requirement applies beginning in 2028.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 921 (118th)passed

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.

United States · United States Congress · 3 December 2024

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.

Bill· HRH.R. 10200 (118th)referred

Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 2024

Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to prescribe regulations regarding parental leave policies for members of the Armed Forces across all branches. Specifically, the regulations must (1) exempt a member from a performance evaluation when such member is taking parental leave that exceeds 31 consecutive days; and (2) authorize a member (without a waiver) to take leave during the two-year period after the birth of a child, adoption of a child, or placement of a minor child in the custody of such member.

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