Defence

SANTOS Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 December 2022

Stopping Another Non-Truthful Office Seeker Act or the SANTOS Act This bill requires congressional candidates to file additional personal information with their principal campaign committees and the Federal Election Commission. The bill also imposes criminal penalties for knowingly and willfully violating this requirement, such as by providing false information. Specifically, the bill requires any individual who is a candidate for the House of Representatives or the Senate to provide information about their educational background, military service (if any), and employment history.

Impeaching Joseph R. Biden.

United States · United States Congress · 27 December 2022

This resolution impeaches President Biden for treason and other high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution alleges a variety of offenses ranging from the way he managed the withdrawal of the U.S. military from Afghanistan, to his handling of migrants on the border, to shielding his son from prosecution.

To prohibit the use of funds to provide United States military support for the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 December 2022

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from using funds to provide specified support to the Saudi-led coalition operations against the Houthis in Yemen.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide certain resources to implement the Department of Defense policy on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 December 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense to assign personnel to specified offices and commands to be responsible for providing guidance related to the prevention of harm to civilians.

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 23 December 2022

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18.5% of the economic output of the United States. The amendment also requires a cancellation of budget authority that is equal to the amount by which total outlays exceeded these limits during the preceding fiscal year. The amendment requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit or increase revenue. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. Congress may waive these requirements due to a declaration of war or a military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.

VA Caregiver Continuity Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 2022

VA Caregiver Continuity Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct outreach to veterans or their family caregivers who participate in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers and may be subject to discharge, reassessment, or a reduction of benefits under the program. The VA must provide such individuals with information regarding continued eligibility for the program.

GI Internship Program Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 2022

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.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for supportive services for very low-income veteran families to include former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 2022

This bill makes eligible under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program former members of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who have retired or separated from service after serving a term of enlistment. This includes families in which the head of household or spouse of the head of household is a former member of a reserve component who has retired or separated from service after serving a term of enlistment.

Protecting Veteran Community Care Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 December 2022

Protecting Veteran Community Care Act This bill modifies the community care program for veterans, including to expand access to community mental health care providers.

Extension of the Department of Defense’s Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 2022

Extension of the Department of Defense's Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss Act This bill extends through December 31, 2033, the authority of the Department of Defense to provide payments for damage, personal injury, or death that is incident to the use of force by the U.S. Armed Forces.

Report on DoD Practices to Distinguish Between Civilians and Combatants Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 2022

Report on DoD Practices to Distinguish Between Civilians and Combatants Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to prepare an independent report on DOD practices regarding distinguishing between combatants and civilians in U.S. military operations (i.e., a mission, strike, engagement, raid, or incident).

A bill to provide the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security with the authority to temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the SAFETY Act, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2022

This bill authorizes the Science and Technology Directorate to extend, during FY2023 and under certain circumstances, liability protections that apply if qualified anti-terrorism technologies are deployed in defense against, in response to, or for recovery from an act of terrorism.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

This bill limits attorneys' fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987. Further, the bill requires an attorney representing an individual for such a claim to disburse the funds of any judgment or award to that individual before collecting any compensation for services rendered. The bill also establishes certain penalties for (1) a person who solicits, contracts, charges, receives, or attempts such actions with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a veterans benefits claim; and (2) any legal representative who charges, demands, receives, or collects for services rendered in connection with certain tort claims or certain claims related to Camp Lejeune.

Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a report identifying goods and services from the United States that China relies upon and U.S. military procurement practices that are reliant on trade with China. The bill also requires the Department of the Treasury to submit a sanctions strategy that could, in response to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan (1) limit China's ability to acquire petroleum and military materiel, (2) diminish the ability of the Chinese industrial base to replenish defense articles, and (3) inhibit China's ability to evade sanctions.

Focus on the Mission Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Focus on the Mission Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from requiring the recipient of a federal contract to provide a greenhouse gas inventory or to provide any other report on greenhouse gas emissions.

Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit a report identifying goods and services from the United States that China relies upon and U.S. military procurement practices that are reliant on trade with China. The bill also requires the Department of the Treasury to submit a sanctions strategy that could, in response to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan (1) limit China's ability to acquire petroleum and military materiel, (2) diminish the ability of the Chinese industrial base to replenish defense articles, and (3) inhibit China's ability to evade sanctions.

Everett Alvarez, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

Everett Alvarez, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2022 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Everett Alvarez, Jr. in recognition of his service to the nation.

To provide that Donald J. Trump is ineligible to again hold the Office of President of the United States or to hold any office, civil or military, under the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2022

This bill declares that Donald Trump, under the Fourteenth Amendment (which disqualifies from office specified officials who have engaged in insurrection or rebellion), is ineligible to again hold the Office of President of the United States, or to hold any office, civil or military, under the United States.

Supporting the designation of December 17, 2022, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

This resolution supports the designation of 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.

Warfighter Brain Health Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Warfighter Brain Health Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish the Warfighter Brain Health Initiative to unify efforts and programs across DOD to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of members of the Armed Forces. The bill authorizes the Defense Health Agency to conduct a pilot program to monitor blast overpressure exposure as part of the initiative.

Military Service Academy Foundation Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Military Service Academy Foundation Act of 2022 This bill provides that the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy may authorize a charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit organization that operates exclusively to support the service academy to use the facilities or equipment of the academy on an unreimbursed basis, with specified limitations.

Fort Omaha Land Exchange Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Fort Omaha Land Exchange Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of the Navy to exchange specified land with the Metropolitan Community College Area (a political subdivision of Nebraska). The Navy must require the college to pay all costs incurred to carry out the exchange of property.

Defense Law Enforcement Officer Credential Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Defense Law Enforcement Officer Credential Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that each military department develops a standardized identification credential for DOD law enforcement officers and issues such credentials at no cost to the officers. DOD must ensure that any issued common access card clearly identifies the officer as a DOD law enforcement officer.

Military Pay Enhancement Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Military Pay Enhancement Act of 2022 This bill increases the maximum amounts of certain bonuses and special pay authorities for enlisted members, nuclear officers (naval), officers in a regular or reserve component of a uniformed service who are training for or maintaining designations related to aviation, and members of a regular or reserve component of the uniformed services who serve in a critical career field or skill as designated by the applicable uniformed service.

Space SSA Transition Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Space Safety and Situational Awareness Transition Act of 2022 or the Space SSA Transition Act of 2022 This bill sets out a process to transition responsibilities for space situational awareness capabilities (i.e., the knowledge and characterization of space objects and their operational environment to facilitate decisions that support safe, stable, and sustainable space activities) from the Department of Defense to the Department of Commerce by December 31, 2025. The bill requires the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish research and development programs related to space situational awareness.

Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Higher Education Access for Military Dependents Act This bill allows members of qualifying federal service (i.e., members of the Armed Forces and members of the Foreign Service) and their spouses and dependent children to receive in-state tuition at public institutions of higher education under additional circumstances.

Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022 This bill repeals reporting requirements related to the unfunded priorities of the (1) armed force or forces or combatant command, and (2) the Missile Defense Agency.

A bill to modify requirements for certain employment activities by former intelligence officers and employees of the intelligence community, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

This bill permanently prohibits certain federal employees in the intelligence community, after their federal employment, from taking positions serving specified foreign countries.

Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2022

Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act of 2022 This bill repeals reporting requirements related to the unfunded priorities of the (1) armed force or forces or combatant command, and (2) the Missile Defense Agency.

THE CECC AT 20: TWO DECADES OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE AND DEFENSE IN CHINA

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2022

Black Sea Security Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2022

Black Sea Security Act of 2022 This bill requires the National Security Council to coordinate with specified federal agencies to provide an interagency report to Congress on U.S. efforts and policy options towards the Black Sea countries (i.e., Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia) and matters in the region, such as NATO engagement and Russia's aggression. Based on the report's findings, the council shall direct an interagency strategy for the region to (1) increase military assistance and coordination with NATO and the European Union, (2) deepen economic ties, and (3) strengthen the security and democratic resilience of Black Sea countries.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2022

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) titled Reproductive Health Services and published on September 9, 2022. The rule authorizes the VA to provide certain abortion-related care to veterans. The rule also applies to such care provided to beneficiaries covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).

To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the eligibility age for retired pay for non-regular service in the Armed Forces.

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2022

This bill eliminates the minimum age at which members of the National Guard and Reserve who qualify for a reserve retirement may receive retired pay. Current law generally requires reserve retirees to be 60 years of age to receive retired pay, although the age can be lowered if the individual has performed certain types of active duty or active service. Under this bill, reserve retirees could draw retired pay immediately upon retirement regardless of their age.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2022

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) titled Reproductive Health Services and published on September 9, 2022. The rule authorizes the VA to provide certain abortion-related care to veterans. The rule also applies to such care provided to beneficiaries covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).

A resolution honoring the life and the legacy of Secretary Ash Carter.

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2022

This resolution honors the life and legacy of former Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.

Geographical Dispersion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2022

Geographical Dispersion of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense to review and update the 2017 report from the RAND Corporation titled Geographic and Demographic Representativeness of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (Library of Congress Control Number: 2017950423), relating to the representation in, and access to, units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) for students in the United States.

To extend the authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station.

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2022

This bill extends through December 31, 2029, the authority for the military departments to reimburse a member of the uniformed services for qualified relicensing costs for the profession of the spouse of the member when the member is reassigned and the movement of the member's dependents is authorized at the expense of the United States. Under current law, such reimbursement may not exceed $1,000 in connection with each reassignment.

A bill to require the President to submit to Congress a report on United States Government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2022

Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act This bill requires the President to report to Congress on atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022. Specifically, the report must describe in detail (1) U.S. government efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence related to war crimes and other atrocities committed during the invasion; (2) media, public diplomacy, and information operations to make the Russian people, including their military and political leaders, aware of efforts to identify and prosecute those responsible for such atrocities; and (3) the process for a domestic, foreign, or international court or tribunal to obtain information from the U.S. government related to such atrocities.

PANIC Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2022

Protecting America from Narcotics and Illicit Chemicals Act of 2022 or the PANIC Act of 2022 This bill expands the definition of major illicit drug producing country to include a country that is a significant direct source of certain drugs (or precursor chemicals for producing such drugs) that are significantly affecting the United States. The bill also expands the definition of major drug-transit country to include countries through which certain synthetic drugs are transported. (Under current law, a country designated a major illicit drug producing country or major drug-transit country may be eligible for certain U.S. foreign assistance, including transfers of excess defense articles. However, a designated country that fails to adhere to commitments related to drug control measures may be barred from receiving other forms of foreign assistance and may also be subject to trade restrictions.)

Protecting our Servicemembers through Proven Methods Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2022

Protecting our Servicemembers through Proven Methods Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to include new elements in its annual primary prevention research agenda, for example, a focus on whether and to what extent sub-populations of the military community may be targeted for interpersonal violence more than others. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report to Congress (1) comparing the DOD's sexual harassment and prevention training with similar programs at other federal departments and agencies; and (2) that includes relevant data collected by colleges, universities, and other relevant outside entities on hazing, bullying, and interpersonal and self-directed violence.

Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 7776.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2022

This concurrent resolution makes a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 7776 (James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023) to amend the official title of the bill.

Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 7776, with an amendment.

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2022

This resolution provides for House adoption and amendment of H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 8 December 2022

Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022 This bill establishes new, and expands existing, programs and activities to prevent and respond to seasonal and pandemic influenza (flu). In particular, the bill addresses flu vaccine development, manufacturing, and supply chains; genomic sequencing, diagnostic tools, and other technologies to detect, prevent, and respond to flu; and public health communications and related efforts to increase flu vaccination rates and access to antiviral medications. The bill also sets out a process through which Congress may adjust discretionary spending limits to accommodate additional funding for health defense operations (e.g., flu-related activities).

Free Speech Defense Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2022

Free Speech Defense Act This bill addresses issues relating to the federal government and social media. For example, the bill (1) terminates the Disinformation Governance Board; and (2) prohibits the federal government from encouraging a social media company to remove a user or label content as misinformation, with certain exceptions.

To provide temporary authority to the Secretary of Defense to appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to military health system positions, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2022

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to appoint retired members of the Armed Forces to medical or health profession positions in the civil service within the military health system.

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2022

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage.

Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2022

Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act This bill revises a provision that makes full-time National Guard members who serve for a specified period eligible for home loans from the Department of Veterans Affairs to instead make any individual who performed active service for the specified period eligible for the loans.

Bring Our Heroes Home Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2022

Bring Our Heroes Home Act This bill establishes at the National Archives a collection of records that relate to the fate or status of missing Armed Forces personnel. Each government office must identify and locate such records in its possession and transmit them to the Archives. The bill establishes a temporary board to ensure and facilitate the review, transmission, and public disclosure of such records. The bill generally makes such records public, with specified exceptions.

Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 7 December 2022

Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2022 This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Defense Logistics Agency to develop and implement a strategy to transition the supply chain for critical minerals in the National Defense Stockpile away from reliance on geostrategic competitors and adversaries by 2027 through acquisition of critical minerals processed by the United States or allied countries.

Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2022

Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022 This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Anchorage, Alaska, as the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System.