BillCam

Military History

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-893	Federal	Expressing support for designation of March 21, 2020, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day". This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day and acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II. Democrat: 94% (17) Republican: 5% (1) 94% Democrat support 5% Republican support	Labor And Employment Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Military History U.s. History Women's Employment
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
HR-867	Federal	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month. This resolution (1) encourages all individuals in the United States during Black History Month to celebrate U.S. history and the important accomplishments and contributions of African Americans, and (2) expresses appreciation for the contributions of and sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Women's Army Corps assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Civil Rights And Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Europe Military History Military Personnel And Dependents Minority Employment Racial And Ethnic Relations U.s. History
SR-502	Federal	A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi. This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima that began on February 19, 1945, and ended on March 26, 1945, and encourages the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Republican: 53% (21) Democrat: 43% (17) Independent: 2% (1) 53% Republican support 43% Democrat support 2% Independent support	Armed Forces And National Security Asia Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Intergovernmental Relations Japan Military History Military Personnel And Dependents U.s. History
HR-857	Federal	Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi. Republican: 77% (7) Democrat: 22% (2) 77% Republican support 22% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Asia Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Intergovernmental Relations Japan Military History Military Personnel And Dependents U.s. History
HB-5671	Federal	Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 Democrat: 33% (1) Republican: 66% (2) 33% Democrat support 66% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Marine And Inland Water Transportation Military History Transportation Employees
S.3164	Federal	Remove the Stain Act Democrat: 83% (5) Independent: 16% (1) 83% Democrat support 16% Independent support	Armed Forces And National Security Conflicts And Wars Military History
HJR-81	Federal	Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Republican: 20% (1) Democrat: 80% (4) 20% Republican support 80% Democrat support	International Affairs Belgium Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Europe Germany Luxembourg Military History Military Personnel And Dependents
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-5002	Federal	United States Army Rangers Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to arrange for the award of a single gold medal to the U.S. Army Ranger veterans of World War II in recognition of their dedicated wartime service. Following its award, the gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution where it shall be available for display and research. Republican: 63% (45) Democrat: 36% (26) 63% Republican support 36% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Military History Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Smithsonian Institution Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HR-508	Federal	Honoring the 50th anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers. This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the return from service in the Vietnam War of the Indiana Rangers. Republican: 77% (7) Democrat: 22% (2) 77% Republican support 22% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Asia Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Indiana Military History Military Personnel And Dependents National Guard And Reserves Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HB-4807	Federal	Cold War Service Medal Act Democrat: 41% (5) Republican: 58% (7) 41% Democrat support 58% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Military History Military Personnel And Dependents National Guard And Reserves U.s. History Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HB-4681	Federal	National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 50,000 $5 coins, 400,000 $1 silver coins, and 750,000 half-dollar clad coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in the District of Columbia. The design of the coins shall be emblematic of the memorial and the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II. All surcharges received from the sale of such coins shall be paid to the Friends of the National World War II Memorial to support the National Park Service in maintaining and repairing the memorial, and for educational and commemorative programs. Democrat: 56% (42) Republican: 43% (32) 56% Democrat support 43% Republican support	Finance And Financial Sector Conflicts And Wars Currency Military History Monuments And Memorials U.s. History Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HB-3725	Federal	Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act This bill designates as the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park the defenses constructed at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861 as a ring of fortifications in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia to protect the nation's capital. The park shall include all areas associated with the Civil War defenses of Washington currently owned by the federal government and under the administration of the National Park Service, including Battleground National Cemetery. Certain eligible sites and certain additional sites associated with the Civil War defenses of Washington may become affiliated with the park pursuant to a cooperative agreement under this bill. The Department of the Interior shall study and consider creative and cost-effective ways to facilitate how the storied history of the Civil War for both the North and the South, including the history of the defenses of Washington and the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, can be assembled, arrayed, and conveyed for the benefit of the public. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Public Lands And Natural Resources Conflicts And Wars Congressional Oversight District Of Columbia Government Studies And Investigations Historic Sites And Heritage Areas Maryland Military History Parks, Recreation Areas, Trails U.s. History
HB-3783	Federal	Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2019 Democrat: 97% (44) Republican: 2% (1) 97% Democrat support 2% Republican support	Labor And Employment Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Arizona Cancer Colorado Department Of Justice Digestive And Metabolic Diseases Education Programs Funding Environmental Health Federal-indian Relations
SR-301	Federal	A resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Asia Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Indiana Military History Military Personnel And Dependents National Guard And Reserves Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HB-4179	Federal	No Federal Funding for Confederate Symbols Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used for the creation, maintenance, or display of any Confederate symbol on federal public land or other federal property. An exception to such prohibition is provided (1) if the use of such funds is necessary to allow for the removal of the Confederate symbol to address public safety; or (2) in the case of a Confederate symbol created, maintained, or displayed in a museum or educational exhibit. The Department of Defense shall redesignate the following military installations with such designation as it determines appropriate: Fort Rucker, Alabama, Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort Gordon, Georgia, Camp Beauregard, Louisiana, Fort Polk, Louisiana, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Hood, Texas, Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, Fort Lee, Virginia, and Fort Pickett, Virginia. Democrat: 100% (15) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Alabama Conflicts And Wars Georgia Government Buildings, Facilities, And Property Louisiana Military Facilities And Property Military History Military Personnel And Dependents Monuments And Memorials
HB-3757	Federal	1921 Silver Dollar Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 500,000 $1 silver coins in commemoration of the centennial of the re-minting of the Morgan silver dollar that was designed by George T. Morgan and the minting of the Peace silver dollar that commemorated the declaration of peace between the United States and the Imperial German government. Treasury may issue such coins only for a one-year period, beginning on January 1, 2021. All surcharges received from sales of such coins shall be paid as follows: 40% to the American Numismatic Association for numismatic educational activities; 40% to the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, to educate and commemorate activities related to World War I and its enduring impact; and 20% to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, Nevada, to support the preservation of the historic features of the museum related to the U.S. mint, the design of interpretive programs that connect visitors to the significance of minting in the United States, the Comstock Lode, and the American West, and to support the activities of the Nevada Division of Museums and History. Democrat: 22% (6) Republican: 77% (21) 22% Democrat support 77% Republican support	Finance And Financial Sector Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Currency Military History Missouri Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers Nevada U.s. History
SR-294	Federal	A resolution designating August 16, 2019, as "National Airborne Day". This resolution designates August 16, 2019, as National Airborne Day. Democrat: 52% (9) Republican: 41% (7) Independent: 5% (1) 52% Democrat support 41% Republican support 5% Independent support	Armed Forces And National Security Commemorative Events And Holidays Military History Military Personnel And Dependents
HB-3517	Federal	Restore Honor to Service Members Act Democrat: 100% (110) 100% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Remedies Congressional Oversight Department Of Defense Evidence And Witnesses Government Information And Archives Military History Military Law Military Personnel And Dependents Personnel Records

Title: Expressing support for designation of March 21, 2020, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".