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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infantry Division. [HR-267]
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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infantry Division. Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infantry Division. Commends such division for continuing to exemplify its motto, "No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!" Honors the memory of the more than 13,000 soldiers of the division who lost their lives in battle.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/12/2017
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Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act [S.871]
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Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act This bill provides appropriations for military pay and allowances during a funding gap impacting the Armed Forces. Under the bill, a "funding gap" is any period of time after the beginning of a fiscal year for which interim or full-year appropriations for the personnel accounts of the Armed Forces for that fiscal year have not been enacted. If a funding gap occurs, the bill provides appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (in the case of the Coast Guard) to continue
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dean Heller
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 04/06/2017
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A resolution designating April 11, 2017, as the "National Birthday of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force". [SR-121]
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A resolution designating April 11, 2017, as the "National Birthday of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force". Designates April 11, 2017, as the National Birthday of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S2430-2431) on 04/06/2017
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To prohibit any reduction in the amount of the per diem allowance to which members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps or civilian employees of the Department of Defense are entitled based on the duration of temporary duty assignments or official travel, and for other purposes. [HB-2036]
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To prohibit any reduction in the amount of the per diem allowance to which members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps or civilian employees of the Department of Defense are entitled based on the duration of temporary duty assignments or official travel, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits uniformed service agencies or the Department of Defense (DOD) from altering the amount of the locality-based travel and transportation per diem allowances or reimbursements to which certain uniformed service members or civilian DOD employees
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/24/2017
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Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I. [HR-253]
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Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I. Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the official entry of the United States into World War I on April 6, 1917. Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of: (1) the Armed Forces who participated in World War I operations alongside the countries of the Triple Entente, and (2) the Allied Forces who participated such operations alongside France from 1914 until the end of the war. Commends centenary commemorations to honor people from France, the United
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Latta
Referred To The Subcommittee On Europe, Eurasia, And Emerging Threats. on 05/18/2017
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A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infrantry Division. [SR-115]
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A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infrantry Division. Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infantry Division on June 8, 2017. Commends such division for continuing to exemplify its motto, "No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!" Honors the memory of the more than 13,000 soldiers of such division who lost their lives in battle.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jerry Moran
Senate Committee On Armed Services Discharged By Unanimous Consent. on 06/08/2017
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Caring for the Families of our Wounded and Fallen Heroes Act [HB-1956]
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Caring for the Families of our Wounded and Fallen Heroes Act This bill increases amounts of educational assistance payable under the Department of Veterans Affairs' Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 04/06/2017
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen. [SR-114]
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) an urgent and comprehensive international diplomatic effort is necessary to address obstacles in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen that are preventing humanitarian aid from being delivered; and (2) the contributions of U.S. charities, non-profit organizations, religious organizations, and businesses have an important role in addressing humanitarian crises. Calls for the United States
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Measure Laid Before Senate By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6143-6144) on 09/26/2017
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Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act [HB-1928]
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Families of Fallen Servicemembers First Act This bill provides a permanent appropriation for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits to survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services during a period of lapsed appropriations. The bill provides the appropriations at the rate and under the conditions provided for the most recent fiscal year for which an Act making appropriations for the uniformed services has been enacted. The appropriations are provided during a period of lapsed appropriations, in which appropriations are unavailable
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Russell
Introduced In House on 04/05/2017
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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 [S.833]
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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 This bill expands Department of Defense (DOD) sexual trauma counseling and treatment to include: (1) cyber harassment of a sexual nature, and (2) members of the Armed Forces on active duty for training or inactive duty training. The bill sets forth the standard of proof, which may be rebutted, in the case of a veteran who claims that a covered mental health condition was incurred in or aggravated by military sexual trauma during active service. The reasons for granting or denying service-connection
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Committee On Veterans' Affairs. Hearings Held. on 07/11/2017
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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 [HB-1954]
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Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2017 This bill expands Department of Defense (DOD) sexual trauma counseling and treatment to include: (1) cyber harassment of a sexual nature, and (2) members of the Armed Forces on active duty for training or inactive duty training. The bill sets forth the standard of proof, which may be rebutted, in the case of a veteran who claims that a covered mental health condition was incurred in or aggravated by military sexual trauma during active service. The reasons for granting or denying service-connection
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/24/2017
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A resolution designating April 5, 2017, as "Gold Star Wives Day". [SR-112]
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A resolution designating April 5, 2017, as "Gold Star Wives Day". Designates April 5, 2017, as Gold Star Wives Day. Recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2220; Text: Cr S2219) on 04/04/2017
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Honoring Hometown Heroes Act [HB-1892]
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Honoring Hometown Heroes Act DIVISION A--HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES ACT Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (Sec. 10102) This division authorizes the governor of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia to proclaim that the U.S. flag shall be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder (public safety officer) working in such jurisdiction who dies while serving in the line of duty. DIVISION B--SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TAX RELIEF, AND MEDICAID CHANGES RELATING TO CERTAIN DISASTERS
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Became Public Law No: 115-123. (txt | Pdf) on 02/09/2018
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Providing official recognition of the massacre of 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who had been captured in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944. [HCR-43]
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Providing official recognition of the massacre of 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who had been captured in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944. Recognizes the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States of the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944. Calls on the Senate Armed Services
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Brady
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/12/2017
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4514 Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, as the "Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office". [HB-1858]
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4514 Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, as the "Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office". Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4514 Williamson Trail in Liberty, Pennsylvania, as the "Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom Post Office."
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Costello
Became Public Law No: 115-139. (txt | Pdf) on 03/20/2018
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A resolution recognizing 2017 as the 100th anniversary of the creation of the 41st Division. [SR-105]
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A resolution recognizing 2017 as the 100th anniversary of the creation of the 41st Division. Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the formation of the 41st Division of the U.S. Army. Expresses gratitude to those who served in the 41st Division, the 41st Infantry Division, the 41st Infantry Brigade, and the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team and honors those who have fallen in the line of duty.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Senate Committee On Armed Services Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2535-2536) on 04/25/2017
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Dynamic Repayment Act of 2017 [S.799]
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Dynamic Repayment Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/30/2017
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CARE for All Veterans Act Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act [HB-1802]
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CARE for All Veterans Act Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion for All Veterans Act This bill expands eligibility for the family caregiver program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the Armed Forces or veterans who are seriously injured or who became ill (or who aggravated such injury or illness) on active duty before September 11, 2001 (currently, limited to service after September 11, 2001). The bill establishes three monthly caregiver stipend starting dates for pre-September 11, 2001, members of the Armed Forces
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/31/2017
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Lift the Relocation Burden from Military Spouses Act [HB-1796]
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Lift the Relocation Burden from Military Spouses Act This bill authorizes the military department concerned to reimburse a member of the Armed Forces who is reassigned for a permanent change of station or assignment from one state to another for qualified relicensing costs of the member's spouse. Reimbursement may not exceed $500 for each change of station or assignment. The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard) shall work with states to improve license portability. "Qualified relicensing
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 04/12/2017
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Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act [S.765]
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Private Corrado Piccoli Purple Heart Preservation Act This bill provides that regulations restricting the purchase, production, sale, or exchange of military medals or decorations may not authorize the sale of a Purple Heart awarded to a member of the Armed Forces, unless the sale is conducted by the member to whom the Purple Heart was awarded.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 08/23/2017