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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
S.4049	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; Space Force matters; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advisory Bodies Advisory Bodies Afghanistan Afghanistan Alaska Alaska Alliances
S.4049	Federal	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; Space Force matters; international programs; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Advisory Bodies Advisory Bodies Afghanistan Afghanistan Alaska Alaska Alliances
S.3788	Federal	Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act of 2020 This bill increases to $10 million (currently $5 million) the maximum amount the Department of Veterans Affairs may grant in a fiscal year to states and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries. Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Cemeteries And Funerals State And Local Finance State And Local Government Operations Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
S.3762	Federal	Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act of 2020 This bill increases to $10 million (currently $5 million) the maximum amount the Department of Veterans Affairs may grant in a fiscal year to states and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries. Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Cemeteries And Funerals State And Local Finance State And Local Government Operations Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HB-6953	Federal	Pandemic Responder Service Award Act Democrat: 100% (4) 100% Democrat support	Health Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital Business Investment And Capital Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Cemeteries And Funerals Disability And Paralysis Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Employee Benefits And Pensions Employment And Training Programs
S.3755	Federal	Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020 This bill allows essential workers and their family members to file claims and receive compensation for harm or death suffered as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). A Special Master appointed by the Department of Justice must review claims submitted and determine if a claimant is eligible for compensation, the extent of the harm to the claimant, and the amount of compensation to be awarded. Democrat: 100% (7) 100% Democrat support	Law Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Cemeteries And Funerals Department Of Justice Economic Performance And Conditions Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Government Trust Funds Health Care Costs And Insurance
HB-6909	Federal	Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020 This bill allows essential workers and their family members to file claims and receive compensation for harm or death suffered as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). A Special Master appointed by the Department of Justice must review claims submitted and determine if a claimant is eligible for compensation, the extent of the harm to the claimant, and the amount of compensation to be awarded. Democrat: 97% (36) Republican: 2% (1) 97% Democrat support 2% Republican support	Law Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Administrative Remedies Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Department Of Justice Economic Performance And Conditions Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Government Trust Funds Infectious And Parasitic Diseases Cemeteries And Funerals
HB-6856	Federal	To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to allow a deduction for investment advisory expenses of certain funeral and cemetery trusts during suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions. This bill allows a tax deduction for the investment advisory expenses of certain funeral trusts and cemetery perpetual care funds during the period in which the allowance of miscellaneous itemized deductions is suspended (i.e., 2018 through 2025). Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Taxation Cemeteries And Funerals Financial Services And Investments Income Tax Deductions
HB-6833	Federal	Utilizing and Supporting Evacuated Peace Corps Volunteers Act This bill provides benefits for Peace Corps volunteers, including health insurance for volunteers whose service was terminated due to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. Such a terminated Peace Corps volunteer shall receive health insurance for two months upon return to the United States. The volunteer may elect to extend such insurance, at the volunteer's expense, until the last day in which the volunteer would be eligible for unemployment benefits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Executive branch departments and agencies with hiring needs, as well as the Corporation for National and Community Service, shall establish expedited processes for hiring and enrolling such terminated Peace Corps volunteers. Democrat: 94% (18) Republican: 5% (1) 94% Democrat support 5% Republican support	International Affairs Appropriations Asia Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Cemeteries And Funerals China Corporation For National And Community Service Department Of State Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care
HB-6828	Federal	COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide financial assistance to individuals (both citizens and nonresident aliens) and funeral homes for the funeral expenses of an individual who died of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without sufficient insurance to pay for such expenses, through the establishment of a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund. The bill requires an application for assistance to include certain information, including (1) the amount of funeral expenses incurred between January 21, 2020, and December 31, 2020, and (2) proof that COVID-19 was the direct or indirect cause of death of the deceased individual. The bill also limits assistance for funeral expenses to $10,000 for each deceased individual and prohibits FEMA from requiring residence in a presidentially-declared disaster area as a condition for receiving assistance. Democrat: 100% (14) 100% Democrat support	Emergency Management Appropriations Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Cemeteries And Funerals Cemeteries And Funerals Congressional Oversight Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure
HB-6828	Federal	COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide financial assistance to individuals (both citizens and nonresident aliens) and funeral homes for the funeral expenses of an individual who died of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) without sufficient insurance to pay for such expenses, through the establishment of a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund. The bill requires an application for assistance to include certain information, including (1) the amount of funeral expenses incurred between January 21, 2020, and December 31, 2020, and (2) proof that COVID-19 was the direct or indirect cause of death of the deceased individual. The bill also limits assistance for funeral expenses to $10,000 for each deceased individual and prohibits FEMA from requiring residence in a presidentially-declared disaster area as a condition for receiving assistance. Democrat: 100% (14) 100% Democrat support	Emergency Management Appropriations Appropriations Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Cemeteries And Funerals Cemeteries And Funerals Congressional Oversight Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Agency Funding And Structure
HB-6610	Federal	Director of Pandemic and Biodefense Preparedness and Response Act This bill establishes the position of the Director of Pandemic and Biodefense Preparedness and Response in the executive branch and sets forth the qualifications for and responsibilities of the position. Among other tasks, the director shall advise the President, relevant councils, and others with respect to pandemics and other health threats; oversee the development of a National Pandemic and Biodefense Preparedness and Response Strategy and, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget, submit biennial reports to Congress on the implementation of the strategy; and plan for and coordinate specified preparedness and response activities. The director must also (1) identify existing federal agencies charged with elements of pandemic and biodefense preparedness and response, and (2) provide recommendations to Congress for reorganizing such agencies under the Office of the Director of Pandemic and Biodefense Preparedness and Response. The director may not simultaneously serve as the head of any other agency in the federal government and must be a member of the National Security Council. Democrat: 100% (5) 100% Democrat support	Health Allied Health Services Cemeteries And Funerals Chemical And Biological Weapons Congressional Oversight Drug Therapy Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Executive Office Of The President Executive Agency Funding And Structure Federal Officials
S.3492	Federal	Elko National Cemetery Act This bill transfers jurisdiction over certain public land in Elko, Nevada, from the Department of the Interior to the Department of Veterans Affairs for use as a national cemetery. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Cemeteries And Funerals Land Transfers Nevada
HB-6039	Federal	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. This bill 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. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security California Cemeteries And Funerals Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Land Transfers Military History Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HB-5639	Federal	Chuck Osier Burial Benefits Act Democrat: 33% (1) Republican: 66% (2) 33% Democrat support 66% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Cemeteries And Funerals Monuments And Memorials Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HB-5487	Federal	Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act This bill increases to $10 million (currently $5 million) the maximum amount the Department of Veterans Affairs may grant in a fiscal year to states and tribal organizations for operating and maintaining veterans' cemeteries. Independent: 20% (1) Republican: 60% (3) Democrat: 20% (1) 20% Independent support 60% Republican support 20% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Cemeteries And Funerals State And Local Finance State And Local Government Operations Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
S.3039	Federal	A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program. The program provides the public with engagement and educational opportunities regarding veterans interred in national, state, or tribal veterans' cemeteries. Additionally, the bill requires the VA to report on the efficacy of the grant program. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Cemeteries And Funerals Education Programs Funding Research Administration And Funding Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HB-5274	Federal	Pay Our Coast Guard Act of 2020 This bill provides FY2020 continuing appropriations to the U.S. Coast Guard for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for the Coast Guard are not in effect. The appropriations are provided to the Coast Guard for pay and allowances for members of the Coast Guard, civilian employees, and contractors; and the payment of a death gratuity, funeral travel, and the temporary continuation of the basic allowance for housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty. The appropriations are provided until the earlier of September 30, 2020, or the enactment of specified Coast Guard appropriations legislation. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Appropriations Cemeteries And Funerals Coast Guard Department Of Homeland Security Executive Agency Funding And Structure Military Education And Training Military Personnel And Dependents Transportation Costs
SR-440	Federal	A resolution designating December 14, 2019, as "Wreaths Across America Day". This resolution designates December 14, 2019, as Wreaths Across America Day to honor the service of veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Republican: 33% (1) Independent: 33% (1) Democrat: 33% (1) 33% Republican support 33% Independent support 33% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Cemeteries And Funerals Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Military History Military Personnel And Dependents Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HB-5048	Federal	Fairness for Local Veteran Cemeteries Act Democrat: 63% (7) Republican: 36% (4) 63% Democrat support 36% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Cemeteries And Funerals Veterans' Organizations And Recognition Veterans' Organizations And Recognition

Title: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.4049

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Advisory Bodies, Advisory Bodies, Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Alaska, Alaska, Alliances

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.4049

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Advisory Bodies, Advisory Bodies, Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Alaska, Alaska, Alliances

Republican: 100% (1)

Title: Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3788

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Cemeteries And Funerals, State And Local Finance, State And Local Government Operations, Veterans' Organizations And Recognition

Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2)

Title: Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3762

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Cemeteries And Funerals, State And Local Finance, State And Local Government Operations, Veterans' Organizations And Recognition

Democrat: 50% (2) Republican: 50% (2)

Title: Pandemic Responder Service Award Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6953

Subjects: Health, Bank Accounts, Deposits, Capital, Business Investment And Capital, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Cemeteries And Funerals, Disability And Paralysis, Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Employee Benefits And Pensions, Employment And Training Programs

Democrat: 100% (4)

Title: Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3755

Subjects: Law, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Cemeteries And Funerals, Department Of Justice, Economic Performance And Conditions, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Government Trust Funds, Health Care Costs And Insurance

Democrat: 100% (7)

Title: Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6909

Subjects: Law, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Administrative Remedies, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Department Of Justice, Economic Performance And Conditions, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Government Trust Funds, Infectious And Parasitic Diseases, Cemeteries And Funerals

Democrat: 97% (36) Republican: 2% (1)

Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to allow a deduction for investment advisory expenses of certain funeral and cemetery trusts during suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6856

Subjects: Taxation, Cemeteries And Funerals, Financial Services And Investments, Income Tax Deductions

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: Utilizing and Supporting Evacuated Peace Corps Volunteers Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6833

Subjects: International Affairs, Appropriations, Asia, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Cemeteries And Funerals, China, Corporation For National And Community Service, Department Of State, Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care

Democrat: 94% (18) Republican: 5% (1)

Title: COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6828

Subjects: Emergency Management, Appropriations, Appropriations, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Cemeteries And Funerals, Cemeteries And Funerals, Congressional Oversight, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Executive Agency Funding And Structure

Democrat: 100% (14)

Title: COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6828

Subjects: Emergency Management, Appropriations, Appropriations, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Cemeteries And Funerals, Cemeteries And Funerals, Congressional Oversight, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Executive Agency Funding And Structure

Democrat: 100% (14)

Title: Director of Pandemic and Biodefense Preparedness and Response Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6610

Subjects: Health, Allied Health Services, Cemeteries And Funerals, Chemical And Biological Weapons, Congressional Oversight, Drug Therapy, Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care, Executive Office Of The President, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Federal Officials

Democrat: 100% (5)

Title: Elko National Cemetery Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3492

Subjects: Public Lands And Natural Resources, Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures, Cemeteries And Funerals, Land Transfers, Nevada

Democrat: 100% (2)

Title: 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.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6039

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, California, Cemeteries And Funerals, Historic Sites And Heritage Areas, Land Transfers, Military History, Veterans' Organizations And Recognition

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Chuck Osier Burial Benefits Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5639

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Cemeteries And Funerals, Monuments And Memorials, Veterans' Organizations And Recognition

Democrat: 33% (1) Republican: 66% (2)

Title: Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5487

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Cemeteries And Funerals, State And Local Finance, State And Local Government Operations, Veterans' Organizations And Recognition

Independent: 20% (1) Republican: 60% (3) Democrat: 20% (1)

Title: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to conduct cemetery research and produce educational materials for the Veterans Legacy Program, and for other purposes.

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: S.3039

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Cemeteries And Funerals, Education Programs Funding, Research Administration And Funding, Veterans' Organizations And Recognition

Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1)

Title: Pay Our Coast Guard Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5274

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Appropriations, Cemeteries And Funerals, Coast Guard, Department Of Homeland Security, Executive Agency Funding And Structure, Military Education And Training, Military Personnel And Dependents, Transportation Costs

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: A resolution designating December 14, 2019, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: SR-440

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Cemeteries And Funerals, Commemorative Events And Holidays, Congressional Tributes, Military History, Military Personnel And Dependents, Social Work, Volunteer Service, Charitable Organizations, Veterans' Organizations And Recognition

Republican: 33% (1) Independent: 33% (1) Democrat: 33% (1)

Title: Fairness for Local Veteran Cemeteries Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-5048

Subjects: Armed Forces And National Security, Cemeteries And Funerals, Veterans' Organizations And Recognition, Veterans' Organizations And Recognition

Democrat: 63% (7) Republican: 36% (4)

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