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Military History

Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HR-1039	Federal	Expressing support for the designation of April 13, 2020, as "National Borinqueneers Day". Republican: 47% (9) Democrat: 52% (10) 47% Republican support 52% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Caribbean Area Commemorative Events And Holidays Congressional Tributes Military History Military Personnel And Dependents Puerto Rico Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
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
HR-1012	Federal	Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean war and the transformation of the United States-Korea alliance into a mutually beneficial, global partnership. Democrat: 80% (8) Republican: 20% (2) 80% Democrat support 20% Republican support	International Affairs Alliances Asia Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Infectious And Parasitic Diseases International Organizations And Cooperation
HB-7217	Federal	Confederate Monument Removal Act Democrat: 100% (66) 100% Democrat support	Congress Art, Artists, Authorship Banking And Financial Institutions Regulation Civil Actions And Liability Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Financial Services And Investments Government Studies And Investigations Military History Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers
S.3957	Federal	Confederate Monument Removal Act Democrat: 96% (24) Independent: 4% (1) 96% Democrat support 4% Independent support	Congress Art, Artists, Authorship Banking And Financial Institutions Regulation Civil Actions And Liability Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Financial Services And Investments Government Studies And Investigations Military History Museums, Exhibitions, Cultural Centers
S.3748	Federal	Dust Off Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the Dust Off crews (helicopter air ambulance crews) of the Vietnam War in recognition of their heroic military service. Republican: 66% (10) Democrat: 33% (5) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Asia Aviation And Airports Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Health Personnel Health Personnel Military History Military History
S.3748	Federal	Dust Off Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make appropriate arrangements for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the Dust Off crews (helicopter air ambulance crews) of the Vietnam War in recognition of their heroic military service. Republican: 66% (10) Democrat: 33% (5) 66% Republican support 33% Democrat support	Armed Forces And National Security Asia Aviation And Airports Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care Health Personnel Health Personnel Military History Military History
SR-564	Federal	A resolution commemorating May 8, 2020, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the day on which the Allies achieved victory in Europe during World War II, and honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force for the invasion of Europe in 1944 and the 34th President of the United States. This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of Allied victory to end World War II in Europe and honors the contributions of the U.S. Armed Forces. Republican: 100% (2) 100% Republican support	International Affairs Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Europe Germany Military History Military Personnel And Dependents U.s. History Veterans' Organizations And Recognition
HR-943	Federal	Recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. This resolution recognizes the significance of the 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. The resolution honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans and honors the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives. Democrat: 92% (13) Republican: 7% (1) 92% Democrat support 7% Republican support	International Affairs Asia Citizenship And Naturalization Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Human Rights Military History Military Personnel And Dependents Refugees, Asylum, Displaced Persons
SR-542	Federal	A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp during World War II. This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp during World War II. The resolution recognizes the military units responsible for the liberation of individuals imprisoned at Dachau and calls on the people of the United States to remember the lives lost during the Holocaust. Republican: 55% (5) Democrat: 44% (4) 55% Republican support 44% Democrat support	International Affairs Commemorative Events And Holidays Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Europe Germany Military History Military Personnel And Dependents War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity
HB-6082	Federal	Forgotten Vietnam Veterans Act This bill revises the definition of Vietnam era for purposes of the laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, the bill adjusts the start date of the era to November 1, 1955 (currently February 28, 1961), when relating to veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam. Democrat: 64% (18) Republican: 35% (10) 64% Democrat support 35% Republican support	Armed Forces And National Security Administrative Remedies Military History U.s. History
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: 55% (22) Democrat: 42% (17) Independent: 2% (1) 55% Republican support 42% 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. 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: 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 This bill provides for a Congressional Gold Medal to be awarded to the U.S. Merchant Mariners of World War II, in recognition of their service during World War II. Following the award of the medal, it shall be given to the American Merchant Marine Museum, where it shall be available for display and research. 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 This bill rescinds each Medal of Honor awarded for acts that occurred on December 29, 1890, at Wounded Knee Creek, Lakota Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota. The bill requires the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard to remove the names of those award recipients from the Medal of Honor Roll. 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. This joint resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II and honors the veterans of the battle. The resolution also reaffirms the friendship between the United States and both Belgium and Luxembourg. 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

Title: Expressing support for the designation of April 13, 2020, as "National Borinqueneers Day".