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51 records in US in 2023
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2023
This bill requires the Department of Defense to brief the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services by March 30, 2024, regarding national security threats associated with Chinese autonomous ground vehicles operating in the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2023
This bill requires the Department of Defense to report, not later than March 30, 2024, on its efforts to coordinate with the defense industrial base to counter the command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (commonly referred to as C5ISR) capabilities of the People's Liberation Army of China.
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2023
This bill requires the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology of the Department of the Army to submit a report to the congressional defense committees on light tactical wheeled vehicles, including a detailed description of any plans of the Army for the development or acquisition of such vehicles.
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2023
This resolution directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide a briefing to the House Armed Services Committee no later than February 1, 2024, on DOD's plans to implement recommendations from the 2022 Systems Engineering Research Center workshop on the Department of Defense-Defense Industry Collaboration in STEM Education and Workforce Development.
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2023
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct an operational assessment of its installation defense capabilities to defeat unmanned aircraft system threats. DOD must report on the results of the assessment and provide recommendations for any changes or modifications to operationally employ directed energy systems for installation defense against unmanned aircraft system threats.
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2023
Stockpiling Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to develop a plan for the military health system for stockpiling essential medications to ensure availability of a 180-day supply during armed conflict or other supply chain disruptions. The plan must mitigate vulnerabilities to active pharmaceutical ingredient supply chains and reduce dependence on active pharmaceutical ingredients from foreign sources.
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2023
Synthetic Biology and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a pilot program to support domestic manufacturing of critical pharmaceutical ingredients and their components through certain novel technology. Specifically, DOD must establish a three-year program that uses technology involving synthetic biology to support domestic manufacturing of pharmaceutical ingredients and related incorporated materials that (1) are not available in a sufficient quantity or quality domestically, and (2) are strategically important to the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 22 December 2023
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to report by March 30, 2024, on its policy regarding restrictions on the employment of former DOD employees by countries that exhibit adversarial behavior against the interests of the United States. The report must identify the positions to which such restrictions apply and identify any incident in contravention of such restrictions. The report must be submitted in an unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2023
This resolution condemns attacks by Iran-backed militia groups on members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq and Syria and condemns Iranian support for such attacks. The resolution calls on the Biden Administration to increase pressure on Iran to (1) stop such attacks, and (2) cease support for militia groups that target U.S. military forces in Iraq and Syria.
United States · United States Congress · 15 December 2023
Equitable Contracting and Small Business Advancement Act This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of Defense to annually provide a joint briefing to Congress on the implementation of the memorandum titled Achieving Small Business Goals through Category Management Practices (January 27, 2023). Among other elements, the briefing must describe the effects of the memorandum on contracting opportunities for small businesses.
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023
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.
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that each of its medical centers contains a hygienic lactation space that is not a bathroom and meets other specifications (e.g., must be easy to locate).
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023
Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide certain relief to individuals whose promotions to a grade or rank in the Armed Forces of O-7 or higher were delayed by the Senate. Specifically, the bill applies to those individuals who were confirmed between December 5, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The bill requires DOD to provide pay and benefits associated with the appointment retroactive to the later of (1) the date that is 30 days after the date on which the nomination was placed on the Executive Calendar of the Senate, or (2) the date on which the individual would have been appointed but for the suspension of Senate confirmation of appointments.
United States · United States Congress · 14 December 2023
Predatory Lending Elimination Act This bill applies certain military consumer credit protections to all consumers. Specifically, the bill caps the interest rate on extensions of consumer credit at 36%.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
This bill requires the President to transmit a report to Congress within 48 hours after any incident in which the Armed Forces are involved in an attack or hostilities, except in certain circumstances as provided under the War Powers Resolution. The report must contain specified elements, including the authority or authorities under which the Armed Forces were operating when the incident occurred.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
Fighter Force Preservation Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to develop and report on a long-term tactical fighter force structure, recapitalization, training, and sustainment plan for the active and reserve components of the Air Force. Such plan must be submitted in an unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide certain relief to individuals whose promotions to a grade or rank in the Armed Forces of O-7 or higher were delayed by the Senate. Specifically, the bill applies to those individuals who were confirmed between December 5, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The bill requires DOD to provide pay and benefits associated with the appointment retroactive to the later of (1) the date that is 30 days after the date on which the nomination was placed on the Executive Calendar of the Senate, or (2) the date on which the individual would have been appointed but for the suspension of Senate confirmation of appointments.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
Air Guard Standardizing Tuition Assistance To Unify the Services Act of 2023 or the Air Guard STATUS Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to establish a permanent program to pay all or a portion of tuition or expenses at an educational institution for members of the Air National Guard who are in compliance with training requirements.
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2023
This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the first B-2 stealth bomber touching down at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2023
This resolution expresses continued support for the State Partnership Program between Nebraska and Czechia. The resolution also expresses appreciation for the commitment of Czech armed forces and the Nebraska National Guard in advancing peace, stability and mutual understanding.
United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2023
This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program and commends the accomplishments of its graduates. Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the House to support the program and its mission to help and develop the character of at-risk youth in the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2023
Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act This bill authorizes certain construction grants under the Impact Aid program for four fiscal years. The Impact Aid program provides funding to local educational agencies (LEAs) that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases). Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education (ED), based on applications submitted by LEAs that are eligible to receive payments under the Impact Aid program, to establish a priority listing for grant awards based on facility condition. Further, ED must comply with specified requirements when making grant payments under this bill. For example, ED must provide a grant in full to an LEA that (1) has a facility in violation of a building code that represents a health hazard and which fails to meet other standards, and (2) has no capacity to issue bonds. ED must also require an LEA that has the capacity to issue bonds to pay a percentage of the total cost of the project supported with grant funds. ED must annually report to Congress on the projects carried out under this bill and make the report publicly available.
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2023
United States · United States Congress · 11 December 2023
Iran China Accountability Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds to enter any negotiation with Iran regarding an Iranian nuclear agreement until (1) Iran has terminated agreements involving receiving funds from China; (2) Iran has terminated all military or security partnership agreements with China; (3) China has ceased to incarcerate Uyghur individuals in concentration camps; (4) Iran has terminated all ties and transfers of cash to proxy forces, including Hamas; and (5) Iran has verified the destruction of any and all chemical weapons and related materials. Additionally, any nuclear agreement with Iran is deemed a treaty and is subject to advice and consent by the Senate.
United States · United States House of Representatives · 7 December 2023