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To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide space-available travel on aircraft of the Department of Defense to children, surviving spouses, and siblings of members of the Armed Forces who die while serving in the active military, naval, or air service. [HB-1017]
[Defense ]
[Military ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Veterans ]
Allows the Department of Defense to offer, on a space-available basis, transportation on military aircraft to the children, surviving spouses, and siblings of deceased-in-combat servicemembers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Julia Brownley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 02/07/2019
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Burn Pit Veterans Revision Act [HB-1005]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to amend the schedule for rating disabilities (for purposes of veterans benefit calculations) to add a diagnostic code and evaluation criteria for obliterative bronchiolitis, a respiratory disease that could be caused by burn pit exposure. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. The VA must provide a process for veterans who receive compensation due to a service-connected disability to have their disability reevaluated based on the diagnostic code and evaluation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 03/01/2019
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Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act [HB-1004]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Prohibits funds made available to federal departments or agencies from being used to introduce the Armed Forces of the United States into hostilities with Venezuela, except pursuant to (1) a declaration of war, (2) a specific statutory authorization that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution and is enacted after the enactment of this bill, or (3) a national emergency created by attack upon the United States or the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 04/09/2019
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Family Member Access to Burn Pit Registry Act [HB-1001]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Military ]
Authorizes a family member to register on behalf of a deceased veteran or servicemember in the Department of Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. A burn pit is an area used for burning solid waste in open air without equipment. The registry allows certain veterans and servicemembers to report deployment exposures to airborne hazards such as smoke from burn pits, oil-well fires, or pollution, as well as other exposures and health concerns.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/01/2019
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American Patriots of WWII through Service with the Canadian and British Armed Forces Gold Medal Act of 2019 [HB-980]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Directs the award of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the dedicated service of U.S. nationals who voluntarily joined the Canadian and British armed forces during World War II. Following the award, the medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution for display and research. The U.S. Mint may strike duplicates in bronze.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen
Introduced In House on 02/05/2019
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Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2019 [HB-955]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
[Military ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
Addresses fertility treatments, counseling, and other health-related programs for veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide fertility treatments and counseling to covered veterans and active duty servicemembers or a spouse, partner, or gestational surrogate of such veteran or servicemember. A covered veteran or service member is a severely wounded, ill, or injured former or current member of the Armed Forces who has an infertility
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/22/2019
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Increasing Veteran Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019 [HB-941]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the colorectal cancer screening guidelines used in medical facilities at which veterans receive hospital care or medical services include the strategies for screenings included in both the latest recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set issued by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Banks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/01/2019
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Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019 [HB-929]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Human Rights ]
[Military ]
[Religion ]
Orders the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl, in recognition of his acts of valor during World War II. The U.S. Mint may strike and sell duplicates in bronze.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Responsible Withdrawal from Syria Act [HB-914]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Military ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD), absent a report that addresses specified issues, from spending FY2019 funds to reduce below 1,500 the number of active-duty servicemembers deployed to Syria. Specifically, DOD, the Department of State, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must report on issues including U.S. political and military strategies in the region and the potential effects of a withdrawal.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Merrill’s Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act [HB-906]
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[Veterans ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[International ]
Merrill's Marauders Congressional Gold Medal Act directs Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II. Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be displayed and made available for research.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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United States and Republic of Korea Alliance Support Act [HB-889]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from reducing below 22,000 the number of active-duty servicemembers deployed to South Korea unless DOD makes specified certifications, including that such a reduction is in the interest of national security.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Gallagher
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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Army Combat Action Badge Eligibility Act [HB-853]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Army Combat Action Badge Eligibility Act authorizes the Department of the Army to award the Army Combat Action Badge to a person who (1) participated as a member of the Army in combat during which the person was personally engaged with the enemy at any time from December 7, 1941, to September 18, 2001, and (2) has not been recognized previously for such participation. The Army may make arrangements with suppliers of the badge so that eligible persons may procure it directly from suppliers, thereby substantially reducing or eliminating administrative
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 01/30/2019
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Protecting Gold Star Spouses Act of 2019 [HB-847]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Provides interim appropriations for the Coast Guard Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans if a bill providing appropriations for the plans has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins. The bill provides the appropriations at the rate of operations and under the terms and conditions provided by the most recent law making full-year appropriations for the plans. The appropriations provided by this bill are not available after a bill is enacted that (1) provides appropriations for the plans, or (2) provides appropriations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 01/29/2019
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Veterans Serving Veterans Act of 2019 [HB-846]
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[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Military ]
Updates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) current recruiting database by requiring the VA to maintain a single searchable database to be known as the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs Recruitment Database. With respect to vacant positions for critical jobs or mental health professionals, the database must list (1) the military occupational specialty or skill that corresponds to the position, and (2) each qualified member of the Armed Forces who may be recruited to fill the position before such qualified member has been discharged
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Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 02/22/2019
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Veterans' Access to Child Care Act [HB-840]
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[Children and Youth ]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Human Services ]
Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide child care assistance to an eligible veteran who is actively participating in treatment by attending appointments for any period that the veteran (1) receives covered health care services at a VA facility, and (2) is required to travel to and return from such facility for the receipt of such services. The bill defines covered health care services to mean regular mental health care services, intensive mental health care services, health care services related to substance or drug abuse counseling,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 02/11/2019
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Veterans Right to Expediency Act [HB-749]
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Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deliver notice of the denial of claims for VA benefits by certified mail.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Introduced In House on 01/24/2019
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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, and for other purposes. [HB-747]
[Cannabis ]
[Healthcare ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Science ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct and support research on the efficacy and safety of certain forms of cannabis and cannabis delivery for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system and diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder. Collected data shall be preserved in a manner that facilitates further research.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Introduced In House on 01/24/2019
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Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2019 [HB-730]
[Veterans ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
Expands educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program to include application fees for institutions of higher learning. The amount of such assistance payable to an individual shall be the lesser of the total application fees charged to the individual by the institutions, or $750.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Introduced In House on 01/23/2019
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Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act [HB-716]
[Veterans ]
[Housing ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into partnerships with public or private entities to fund a portion of the legal services such entities provide to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness, including legal services related to housing, family law, income support, and criminal defense.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 02/08/2019
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To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility for beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual trauma in specialized outpatient or residential programs at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. [HB-713]
[Veterans ]
[Healthcare ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Military ]
[Public Health ]
Provides eligibility for beneficiary travel through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to a veteran whose travel to a specialized outpatient or residential program at a VA facility is in connection with treatment or care for military sexual trauma.
Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore Deutch
Introduced In House on 01/23/2019