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Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act of 2021 [S.1054]
A bill to support United States policy toward Taiwan.
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Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act [HB-1491]
To amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act [S.405]
A bill to provide compensation to certain residents of the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for the use of such island for military readiness, and for other purposes.
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Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2021 [HB-1317]
To provide compensation to certain residents of the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for the use of such island for military readiness, and for other purposes.
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Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act [S.332]
A bill to authorize the President to use military force for the purpose of securing and defending Taiwan against armed attack, and for other purposes.
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Vieques Recovery and Redevelopment Act of 2021 [HB-1126]
To provide compensation to certain residents of the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, for the use of such island for military readiness, and for other purposes.
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Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act [HB-1173]
To authorize the President to use military force for the purpose of securing and defending Taiwan against armed attack, and for other purposes.
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Colorado Wilderness Act of 2021 [HB-803]
To designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
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Promoting Responsible and Free Trade Act of 2019 [HB-3673]
To require congressional approval of certain trade remedies, and for other purposes.
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A resolution supporting the designation of April 20, 2016, as "Cheyenne Mountain Day". [SR-430]
A resolution supporting the designation of April 20, 2016, as "Cheyenne Mountain Day". Expresses support for the designation of April 20, 2016, as Cheyenne Mountain Day. Recognizes the strategic importance of Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station to the defense of North America. Commends the efforts of the 21st Space Wing, the 721st Mission Support Group, and the 1,000 U.S. and Canadian military and civilian personnel working at the Cheyenne Mountain Complex.
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CARE for Reservists Act of 2015 Care and Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2015 [S.832]
CARE for Reservists Act of 2015 Care and Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2015 Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide care for behavioral health conditions to any member of the Selected Reserve for whom such Secretary determines, based on the member's most recent medical exam or mental health assessment, that the receipt of such care will ensure that the member meets applicable standards of medical readiness. Provides funding for such care through the Defense Health Program. Authorizes the Secretary of
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 [S.2943]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified in section 4101 of this bill. Subtitle B--Army Programs (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Army to enter into one or more multiyear contracts for AH-64E Apache
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 [S.2814]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 This bill authorizes FY2017 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; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; the Joint Urgent Operational Needs Fund; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction;
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A bill to provide an exception from the reduced flat rate per diem for long-term temporary duty under Joint Travel Regulations for civilian employees of naval shipyards traveling for direct labor in support of off-yard work, and for other purposes. [S.2749]
A bill to provide an exception from the reduced flat rate per diem for long-term temporary duty under Joint Travel Regulations for civilian employees of naval shipyards traveling for direct labor in support of off-yard work, and for other purposes. This bill expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Department of Defense (DOD) civilian public shipyard workers play a critical role in maintaining U.S. ships and submarines; and (2) in order to reduce temporary duty expenses DOD should eliminate unnecessary temporary duty and not cut the reimbursement
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POSTURE Act of 2016 Protecting Our Security Through Utilizing Right-Sized End-Strengths Act of 2016 [S.2563]
POSTURE Act of 2016 Protecting Our Security Through Utilizing Right-Sized End-Strengths Act of 2016 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that given the uncertain world and the need for trained and ready U.S. land forces, the planned drawdown of land forces should cease. The bill sets forth: Army, Marine Corps, and Selected Reserve strength levels as of September 30, 2016; and Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force permanent active duty end strength minimum levels.
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Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 [S.2011]
Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 TITLE I--THE GULF OF MEXICO OFFSHORE ENERGY AND JOBS ACT OF 2015 (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to direct the Department of the Interior to make available for oil and natural gas leasing, and conduct lease sales, including sales of the available unleased acreage within each outer Continental Shelf (OCS) planning area in the Gulf of Mexico considered to have the largest undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources. Each proposed
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Department of Defense Energy Security Act of 2015 [S.1528]
Department of Defense Energy Security Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out research to improve military vehicle technology to increase combat vehicle fuel economy or reduce fuel consumption. DOD shall: establish an online, centralized repository for all DOD operational energy-related research and development efforts; conduct a program to develop and support projects designed to foster secure and reliable energy sources for military installations, including incorporation of advanced energy metering, renewable
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1376]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. (Sec. 4) Specifies procedures for determining the budgetary effects of this bill for compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Procurement at the levels identified
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1356]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Sec. 3) Defines "congressional defense committees" as the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees. (Sec. 4) Specifies procedures for determining the budgetary effects of this bill for compliance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. (Sec. 5) Provides that the explanatory statement regarding this bill that was printed in the Congressional Record has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF
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Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act [S.1279]
Southern Atlantic Energy Security Act Directs the Department of the Interior, before conducting a lease sale that would offer leases within 30 nautical miles of the coastline, to consult with the governor of each potentially affected state to establish lease stipulations for the management of the surface occupancy of the areas between the coastline and 30 nautical miles to mitigate potential concerns regarding impacts to coastal viewsheds. Prescribes formal considerations for production facilities. Prohibits Interior from approving a development
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