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Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation. [HCR-13] [Veterans ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Healthcare ] [Military ]
This concurrent resolution recognizes the difficult challenges black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation. The concurrent resolution also recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for minority veterans.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/04/2019

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Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers. [HCR-12] [Arts and Culture ] [Military ] [Veterans ]
This concurrent resolution calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend that the Postmaster General issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 02/04/2019

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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Easterseals, a leading advocate and service provider for children and adults with disabilities, veterans, older adults, caregivers, and their families. [HR-100] [Disabilities ] [Veterans ] [Senior Citizens ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
This resolution recognizes the organization Easterseals for its impact over the past 100 years and its commitment to helping children and adults with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and others to live, learn, work, and play in communities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/08/2019

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a need to rebuild the Navy and ensure that it is prepared to engage with adversaries around the world through an increased investment in the United States naval power. [HR-99] [Defense ] [Military ] [National Security ]
This resolution recognizes the need for the U.S. Navy to increase its long-term capabilities. The resolution recommends a Navy force structure by 2050 to include specified numbers of various types of submarines and ships. The resolution also recognizes the need for constant innovation and analysis.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Banks Referred To The Subcommittee On Seapower And Projection Forces. on 02/06/2019

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Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2019, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Day". [HR-39] [Veterans ] [Military ] [Human Services ]
This resolution supports the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Day.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Norma Torres Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 01/24/2019

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Honoring the life of Richard Arvin Overton. [HR-37] [Veterans ] [Military ]
This resolution (1) extends heartfelt sympathies to the family of Richard Arvin Overton, who was the oldest surviving veteran; and (2) honors his life and his service to the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Babin Introduced In House on 01/11/2019

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Honoring the 150th anniversary of Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. [HR-29] [Military ] [Arts and Culture ] [Community Development ]
This resolution honors Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma, on its 150th anniversary.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 01/24/2019

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VA Employee Fairness Act of 2019 [HB-1133] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ]
Repeals provisions excluding any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence; peer review; or the establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation from the applicability of collective bargaining rights for Veterans Health Administration employees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 03/10/2020

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Honoring Veterans’ Families Act [HB-1126] [Veterans ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide inscriptions for deceased spouses and children on certain headstones furnished by the VA.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 05/01/2019

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Accountability for Quality VA Healthcare Act [HB-1125] [Healthcare ] [Veterans ] [Public Health ]
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address functionality and accountability in regard to its facilities and provision of care. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to carry out a two-year pilot program to enhance the physical security of five selected VA medical facilities. The VA must submit a report that includes its plan and time frame to address specified findings and recommendations of the Government Accountability Office report titled VA Real Property: VA Should Improve Its Efforts to Align Facilities with Veterans' Needs. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/01/2019

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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2019 [HB-1092] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Military ]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs for military sexual trauma, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs. on 03/01/2019

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FIRST Act First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater Act [HB-1088] [Veterans ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Military ] [Arts and Culture ]
Authorizes the Society of the First Infantry Division to modify the First Division Monument located on federal land in President's Park, District of Columbia, to honor members of the First Infantry Division of the U.S. Army who died during U.S. operations, including Operation Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom. The First Infantry Division must provide the society with a list of names to be added to the monument. The Commemorative Works Act, which prohibits monuments to military units, shall (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Marshall Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 11/21/2019

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Hold the LYNE Act Hold the Low-Yield Nuclear Explosive Act [HB-1086] [Defense ] [Military ] [National Security ] [Budget and Spending ]
Prohibits the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy from using funds for the research and development, production, or deployment of the Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Strategic Forces. on 02/08/2019

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Repatriate Our Patriots Act [HB-1078] [Immigration ] [Veterans ] [Military ] [National Security ]
Protects certain veterans of the Armed Forces from removal from the United States, and provides such veterans with an expedited procedure for naturalization. The bill applies to "special veterans," defined as persons who served in the active Armed Forces, who were (1) honorably discharged or released; (2) not convicted of various crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, murder, rape, or terrorism; and (3) not a child abuser or pedophile. Special veterans shall not be removed from the United States, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 03/22/2019

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To provide for the retention and service of transgender individuals in the Armed Forces. [HB-1032] [Defense ] [Military ] [Human Rights ] [Veterans ]
Prohibits (1) an individual serving as a member of the Armed Forces from being involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces, or denied reenlistment or continuation in service, solely on the basis of the member's gender identity; and (2) an individual from being denied initial enlistment, commissioning, or other accession into the Armed Forces solely on such basis.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/08/2019

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Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act [HB-1030] [Veterans ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Rights ]
Amends the definition of spouse for purposes of veterans' benefits to require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to recognize a marriage based on the law of the state where the marriage occurred. When a marriage occurs outside a state, the VA shall recognize it if the marriage is lawful in the place where it occurs and could have been entered into under the laws of any state. The bill also amends the definitions of spouse and surviving spouse to remove the requirement that the spouse be of the opposite sex.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 10/22/2019

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Full Military Honors Act of 2019 [HB-1019] [Veterans ] [Military ]
Requires full military honors to be provided for the funerals of certain veterans. Specifically, a veteran shall receive full military honors if the veteran (1) is first interred or inurned in Arlington National Cemetery, (2) was awarded the medal of honor or the prisoner-of-war medal, and (3) is not entitled to full military honors because of such veteran's grade.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 02/07/2019

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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 (continued...)

  

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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