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Bill· SS. 4509 (118th)referred

Hunter Army Airfield Support Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2024

Hunter Army Airfield Support Act This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations for the Department of Defense to construct a consolidated rigging facility for the special operations forces at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1290 (118th)referred

Recognizing June 12, 2024, as this year's observance of "Philippines Independence Day" to honor the 126th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 2024

This resolution recognizes the historic significance of the 126th anniversary of the Philippines' sovereignty and independence. The resolution also (1) reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Philippines, (2) recognizes the courage and bravery of Filipino and Filipino American servicemembers who have fought alongside the U.S. armed forces, and (3) supports the recognition of Philippines Independence Day. 

Bill· HRH.R. 8664 (118th)referred

DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2024

DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act This bill requires the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) in the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual audit of I&A's information systems and bulk data, in a manner consistent with I&A's intelligence oversight guidelines. I&A must provide the findings and results of such audits to Congress. 

Bill· HRH.R. 8653 (118th)referred

Major Thomas D. Howie Congressional Gold Medal

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2024

Major Thomas D. Howie Congressional Gold Medal This bill provides for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Major Thomas D. Howie, in recognition of his bravery and outstanding service during the Battle of Normandy.

Bill· SS. 4479 (118th)referred

COMMAND Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024

Constitutional Orientation Military Mandate Amplifying National Duty Act of 2024 or the COMMAND Act of 2024 This bill requires the Department of Defense to ensure that all newly commissioned officers of the Armed Forces receive training on the Constitution prior to reporting to their first operational assignment.

Bill· HRH.R. 8631 (118th)open

Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024

Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act of 2024 This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using appropriated funds to procure a battery produced by certain Chinese entities. This prohibition begins on October 1, 2027. The bill allows DHS to waive the prohibition if DHS assesses in the affirmative all of the following: the batteries to be procured do not pose a risk to U.S. national security, data, or infrastructure; the entity that produced such batteries does not satisfy the criteria for listing under Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (i.e., designation as a Chinese military company) or Public Law 117-78 (i.e., goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region); and  there is no available alternative to procure batteries that are of similar or better cost and quality and that are produced by an entity not specified in this bill. DHS may also waive the prohibition upon a determination that the batteries to be procured are for the sole purpose of research, evaluation, training, testing, or analysis. The bill requires DHS to notify Congress within 15 days after granting a waiver under this bill.

Bill· HRH.R. 8633 (118th)referred

Stop Copay Overpay Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 2024

Stop Copay Overpay Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from charging a covered individual (i.e., individuals enrolled under the TRICARE program) a co-payment exceeding a certain rate for an outpatient visit for mental health or behavioral health under the TRICARE program, regardless of whether the visit is furnished by a specialty care provider. Specifically, the co-payment amount may not exceed the amount of a co-payment that would be charged under the TRICARE program for an outpatient visit for primary care services. During the one-year period beginning after this bill is enacted, DOD may not increase the co-payment amount charged to a covered individual above the amount that would have been charged in FY2021 for any service (1) furnished by a specialty care provider under the TRICARE program, and (2) that is not an outpatient visit for mental or behavioral health care. 

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 722 (118th)passed

A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 2024

This resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing of the Allies on June 6, 1944 (i.e., D-Day), at Normandy, France, during World War II.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1269 (118th)passed

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8282) to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2024

This resolution provides for the House of Representatives to consider H.R. 8580 and H.R. 8282.

Bill· HRH.R. 8580 (118th)open

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

United States · United States Congress · 28 May 2024

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military construction for the Army; the Navy and Marine Corps; the Air Force; Defense-wide agencies and activities; the Army and Air National Guard; and the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves. The bill also provides appropriations to DOD for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; the Base Closure Account; Construction and Operation and Maintenance of Family Housing for the Army, the Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide agencies and activities; the Family Housing Improvement Fund; and the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund. Within the VA budget, the bill provides appropriations for the Veterans Benefits Administration, the Veterans Health Administration, the National Cemetery Administration, and Departmental Administration. The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including the American Battle Monuments Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, and the Armed Forces Retirement Home. The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts. 

Bill· HRH.R. 8567 (118th)referred

Informing VETS Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8568 (118th)referred

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 2024

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a single Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.

Bill· HRH.R. 8560 (118th)open

End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish case management to certain veterans who are eligible for the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the VA. Specifically, the VA must furnish case management to veterans who are eligible for HUD-VASH that the VA determines require case management. The VA must prioritize vulnerable homeless veterans in assigning case managers and providing services. The VA must take certain actions if a veteran refuses case management. HUD or a public housing authority may not revoke assistance solely on the basis that a veteran has refused case management. Additionally, a veteran may not be evicted or penalized by the owner of a property solely on the basis that they have refused case management or cannot be provided case management for health and safety reasons. The Government Accountability Office must report to Congress on veterans who are served by the HUD-VASH program, case managers and case management services provided under the program, and metrics about housing stability for veterans participating in federal housing assistance programs. The bill also provides statutory authority to expand eligibility for the HUD-VASH program to any veteran who is homeless, at risk of homelessness, or receiving assistance under another housing assistance program if the VA determines a voucher under HUD-VASH is more appropriate. (Currently, assistance is statutorily limited to certain veterans who have chronic mental illness or substance use disorders.)

Bill· SS. 4415 (118th)referred

Access to Care for Overseas Military Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

Access to Care for Overseas Military Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a medical readiness program to (1) develop relationships with partner nations in the Indo-Pacific region, (2) facilitate the improvement of medical care during peacetime and wartime, and (3) maintain strategies and policies of DOD for medical readiness in the region. The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness must submit to Congress, not later than September 30, 2025, a strategy for the implementation of the program. DOD must establish the program by January 1, 2027. 

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1258 (118th)referred

Recognizing and honoring the unwavering journey of our Armed Forces from enlistment to their lasting contributions as veterans.

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 2024

This resolution extends gratitude to those who have and are currently serving the country, and commits to ensure that any and all resources be made available to servicemembers, veterans, and their families by assisting with employment opportunities, educational and training opportunities, health care, and economic stability.

Bill· HRH.R. 8511 (118th)referred

SERTS Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8475 (118th)referred

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Brain Health and Suicide Report Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 2024

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Brain Health and Suicide Report Act of 2024 This bill requires the Department of Defense to report on the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, and death by suicide specific to explosive ordnance disposal personnel.

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