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State Partnership Program Enhancement Act of 2015 [S.1126]
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State Partnership Program Enhancement Act of 2015 Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 to revise and extend indefinitely the authority of the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish exchange programs for members of the National Guard under the National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP). (Currently, the authority is scheduled to terminate on September 30, 2016.) Requires the National Guard Bureau to: (1) maintain a list of core competencies of the National Guard to support SPP activities, and (2) designate a director
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. on 04/29/2015
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [S.1118]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 This bill authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) and military construction. The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; the Revolving and Working Capital Funds;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Armed Services. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2478) on 04/28/2015
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Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act [S.103]
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Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, during a funding gap impacting the Armed Forces, to make available to the Secretary of Defense (the Secretary), and the Secretary of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard, out of any amounts in the general fund of the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as necessary to continue to provide pay and allowances to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, including reserve components, who perform active service during the funding
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dean Heller
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 01/07/2015
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Recognizing the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents. [HR-761]
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Recognizing the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents. Recognizes the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Introduced In House on 05/26/2016
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Affirming the support of the United States for Macedonia's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). [HR-56]
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Affirming the support of the United States for Macedonia's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Supports Macedonia's aspirations to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Recognizes the cooperation between Vermont and Macedonia and the joint military partnership between the Vermont National Guard and the Army of Macedonia. Recognizes the significant benefits of closer economic and political ties between NATO members and Macedonia. Appreciates Macedonia's efforts in advancing peace, democracy, and stability. Calls
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E295) on 03/03/2015
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Congratulating Army Reserve Major Lisa Jaster on her graduation from the Army Ranger School. [HR-497]
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Congratulating Army Reserve Major Lisa Jaster on her graduation from the Army Ranger School. Honors Major Lisa Jaster for becoming the first Army Reserve woman to graduate from Ranger School. Commends the groundbreaking achievements of the first three women to graduate from Ranger School, Captain Kristen Griest, First Lieutenant Shaye Haver, and Major Lisa Jaster. Recognizes the Army Reserve's vital role in defending the United States. Celebrates the determination, patriotism, and willingness to lead of all Ranger School graduates.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 11/23/2015
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the appropriate award of the Purple Heart to the Marines and Sailors killed or wounded in the recent attack at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. [HR-383]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the appropriate award of the Purple Heart to the Marines and Sailors killed or wounded in the recent attack at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the July 16, 2015, attack upon members of the Armed Forces at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 08/13/2015
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Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of the United States Navy Reserve. [HR-144]
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Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of the United States Navy Reserve. Recognizes the centennial of the Navy Reserve, its role as a component of the Armed Forces, and the role of Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and future President Franklin D. Roosevelt in its establishment. Honors the service of Navy Reserve members who protect the United States and commends their efforts in supporting the Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint Force.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Hahn
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 11/23/2015
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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps. [HCR-99]
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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Expresses the sense of Congress that: the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) continues to train the next generation of military leaders who are well equipped to defeat today's and future enemies, Congress is encouraged by the quality of leaders that Army ROTC has and will continue to produce, and Army ROTC produces more Army officers than any other source.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Katko
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 11/30/2015
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Recognizing the soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve, who were killed or wounded in their barracks by an Iraqi SCUD missile attack in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the attack. [HCR-118]
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Recognizing the soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve, who were killed or wounded in their barracks by an Iraqi SCUD missile attack in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the attack. Recognizes the sacrifice and dedicated service of Pennsylvanians during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Honors: (1) the 13 soldiers of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment of the United States Army Reserve who were killed
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Costello
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 03/04/2016
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 [HB-861]
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 Provides FY2015 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Provides appropriations for Departmental Management and Operations for the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations for U.S. Customs and Border
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/11/2015
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SERVICE Act Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere Act [HB-6062]
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SERVICE Act Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 10/19/2016
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Cyber Defense National Guard Act [HB-60]
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Cyber Defense National Guard Act Requires the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress regarding the feasibility of establishing a Cyber Defense National Guard. Requires the report to address: (1) the number of persons who would be needed to defend the critical infrastructure of the United States from a cyber attack or man-made intentional or unintentional catastrophic incident; (2) elements of the federal government that would be best equipped to recruit, train, and manage such a National Guard; (3) resources that can be pre-positioned
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Introduced In House on 01/06/2015
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More for Veterans Act [HB-5704]
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More for Veterans Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that retired and honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces, including members medically discharged, separated, or on the temporary disability retirement list, and their immediate family remain eligible for Military OneSource Program services for at least one year after the end of the member's tour of service, retirement date, or separation date. (Military OneSource is a DOD-funded program that provides comprehensive information on aspects of military life at
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 08/11/2016
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Urban Progress Act of 2016 [HB-5671]
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Urban Progress Act of 2016
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition. on 08/30/2016
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5634]
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Provides appropriations for Departmental Management, Operations, Intelligence, and Oversight for: Departmental Management and Operations, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations for: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard,
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Carter
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-668, By Mr. Carter (tx). on 07/06/2016
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VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 [HB-5620]
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VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct and provides that specified federal employee performance appraisal provisions shall not apply to such removals or demotions. The VA may remove such individual from the civil service or demote the individual through a reduction in grade or annual pay rate. A demoted individual shall not be placed on administrative leave or any other category of paid leave during
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gus Bilirakis
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 09/15/2016
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Military Infrastructure Consolidation and Efficiency Act of 2016 [HB-5540]
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Military Infrastructure Consolidation and Efficiency Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to: (1) develop a force structure plan (plan) for the Armed Forces based on a DOD assessment of threats to U.S. national security for FY2018-FY2038; (2) conduct a comprehensive inventory of military installations world-wide for each military department; and (3) submit a certification of whether the need exists for DOD to consolidate, close, or realign military installations (installation actions). DOD may begin a round for the selection
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The Subcommittee On Readiness. on 06/29/2016
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To expand the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to include members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and the families of such members. [HB-5448]
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To expand the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program to include members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and the families of such members. This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to include members of the Armed Forces and their family members among individuals who are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Corrine Brown
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 06/22/2016
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Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2016 [HB-5426]
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Justice for Servicemembers Act of 2016 This bill amends the Uniformed Services Employment Rights Act of 1994 to: (1) consider procedural protections or provisions under such Act concerning employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services to be a right or benefit subject to the protection of such Act, and (2) make any agreement to arbitrate a claim under such provisions unenforceable unless all parties consent to arbitration after a complaint on the specific claim has been filed in court or with the Merit Systems Protection
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 06/13/2016