Armed Forces And National Security
US Congress 116th Congress
Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019 [S.2995]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the policies and procedures relating to patient safety and quality of care and the steps the VA has taken to improve such care at VA medical centers. After any investigation or trial concludes, the VA must also report on the events involving deaths that occurred at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the actions the VA has taken to prevent any similar reoccurrence.
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FRAME Act First Responder Access to Mobile Exchanges Act [HB-5310]
[Defense ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Military ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Defense to allow an emergency response provider (e.g., law enforcement or emergency medical personnel) to use a mobile commissary or exchange store deployed to an area covered by a declaration of a major disaster or emergency.
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Veteran Pension Protection Act of 2019 [S.2988]
[Veterans ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Pensions ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to implement methods and systems to address potential financial exploitation of individuals who receive VA pensions for non-service-connected disability, death, or service. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to develop a method for soliciting and collecting information on complaints received, referrals made, and actions taken by the VA pension management centers in cases of potential financial exploitation. The VA must also (1) develop a plan to regularly
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Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019 [HB-5324]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Human Services ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program on information sharing between the VA and designated persons regarding the assistance and benefits available to veterans. Under the program, volunteer participants who are in the Armed Forces and are transitioning to civilian life shall designate up to 10 persons to receive information on specified services and benefits from the VA.
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Veteran Overmedication and Suicide Prevention Act of 2019 [S.2991]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Science ]
[National Security ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to report on the deaths of covered veterans who died by suicide during the last five years, regardless of whether information relating to such deaths has been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A covered veteran is any veteran who received VA hospital care or medical services during the five-year period preceding the veteran's death. Among other elements, the report shall include the total number
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A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, and for other purposes. [S.2983]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Community Development ]
Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to enter into an agreement with the city of Vallejo, California, for the transfer to the VA of Mare Island Naval Cemetery in Vallejo, California, to be maintained as a national shrine.
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Female Body Armor Modernization Act of 2019 [S.2970]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Veterans ]
[National Security ]
Requires each department of the U.S. Armed Forces to provide specified data and assessment concerning personal protection equipment. In addition, the Defense Health Agency must track and report on injuries among service members during the use of such equipment.
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Rural Veterans Travel Enhancement Act of 2019 [S.2966]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Healthcare ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transport individuals to and from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care, and for other purposes.
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Vet OUTREACH Act Veteran Outreach Understanding To Reach Every American Courageous Hero Act [HB-5284]
[Veterans ]
[Education ]
Authorizes state approving agencies (SAAs) to conduct outreach activities to increase awareness of education and training opportunities available to veterans if funding is available, and the SAA has properly conducted its enforcement and approval of education programs. SAAs are state agencies responsible for approving and monitoring education and training programs for veterans who are using Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits. Under the bill, the SAA shall be considered to have properly conducted its enforcement and approval duties
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GI Bill Planning Act of 2019 [HB-5278]
[Veterans ]
[Education ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period under which an election must be made for entitlement to educational assistance under the All-Volunteer Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs, to phase out the use of such program, and for other purposes.
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Protecting Families of Fallen Servicemembers Act of 2019 [S.2963]
[Military ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Veterans ]
Revises the conditions allowing a service member to terminate a commercial mobile, telephone exchange, Internet access, or multichannel video programming service contract at any time after the date the service member receives military orders to relocate for at least 90 days to a location that does not support such contract. It treats as individuals covered, and therefore allowed to terminate such a contract (1) a spouse or dependent of a service member who dies while in military service or a member of the reserve components performing full-time
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as "Purple Star Families Week". [HR-734]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Children and Youth ]
This resolution supports the designation of the week of September 20-September 26, 2020, as Purple Star Families Week.
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A resolution designating December 14, 2019, as "Wreaths Across America Day". [SR-440]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
This resolution designates December 14, 2019, as Wreaths Across America Day to honor the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces.
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Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2019 Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2020 [S.2950]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to concede exposure to airborne hazards and toxins from burn pits under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
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Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2019 Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2020 [S.2950]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to concede exposure to airborne hazards and toxins from burn pits under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
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Harlem Hellfighters Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-5248]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Directs Congress to make arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of the bravery and outstanding service during World War I of the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters.
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Protecting Against International Terrorism Act of 2019 [S.2939]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[International ]
[Defense ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Reauthorizes through December 15, 2027, statutory provisions that allow the government to (1) access certain business records for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations, and (2) treat individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers in certain instances. The bill also terminates the government's authority to access call records on an ongoing basis as part of foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations.
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Encouraging the President to expand the list of the Department of Veterans Affairs of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism. [HR-729]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
This resolution encourages the President to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs list of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.
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Purple Heart Flag Act [HB-5237]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Public Safety ]
Designates a flag as the Purple Heart Flag (which recognizes soldiers wounded during hostilities) and requires that it be displayed in a manner visible to the public. The Flag shall be displayed on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day in the following locations: the World War II Memorial; the Korean War Veterans Memorial; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; each national cemetery; the buildings containing the official offices of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of
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SHIELD for Veterans Act Stopping Harm and Implementing Enhanced Lead-time for Debts for Veterans Act [HB-5245]
[Veterans ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Pensions ]
[Social Security ]
[Public Safety ]
[Healthcare ]
[Disabilities ]
[Human Services ]
Updates debt collection and overpayment processes related to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits or programs. Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from collecting all or any part of an amount owed under a VA program if the amount is owed for any payment or overpayment that was caused by the amount of time taken by the VA to process information provided by or on behalf of an individual. If the VA has made an overpayment to an individual, the VA must provide notice to the individual of the overpayment and any action the VA plans to take
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