NATIONAL GUARD

Amendments

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3268 [30MY], H3320, H3324, H3326, H3327, H3331, H3340, H3341, H3342, H3343, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3364 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3287 [31MY]

Articles and editorials

Goodrow Reflects on 33-Year Career, S6790 [14NO]

Maj. Gen. Dubie Is Vermonter of the Year, S122 [26JA]

Bills and resolutions

Air Force: limit authority to retire or transfer certain aircraft of the Air National Guard (see H.R. 6690), H7423 [20DE]

American Samoa: establish units (see H.R. 6294), H5704 [2AU]

Armed Forces: authorize space-available travel on military aircraft for certain current and former members of the Reserve components, widows and widowers of retired members, and dependents (see S. 2112), S699 [15FE] (see H.R. 4164), H1272 [7MR]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S3977 [12JN] (see H. Con. Res. 129), H3699 [8JN]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H1366 [16MR]

——— provide behavioral health readiness services to members of Reserve components based on need (see S. 2466), S2823 [26AP]

——— provide equity between regular and Reserve component members in the computation of disability retired pay for members wounded in action (see H.R. 4177), H1304 [8MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorize the Transition Assistance Advisor Program (see S. 3354), S4724 [28JN]

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (see S. 2121), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4045), H801 [15FE]

——— provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (see S. 2060), S261 [1FE] (see H.R. 3863), H374 [1FE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 3215), S3422 [22MY] (see H.R. 5854), H3171 [25MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (see H. Res. 667), H3265 [30MY]

Fire prevention: facilitate interagency agreements with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves to secure Defense Support to Civil Authority missions in the initial airborne response to fighting wildfires (see H.R. 6639), H6675 [5DE]

Forest Service: make First and Second Generation Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) units available to certain Air National Guard and Reserves to alleviate shortage of air tankers to fight wildfires (see H.R. 5965), H3806 [19JN]

Lewistown, PA: convey former Mifflin County Army Reserve Center (see H.R. 6285), H5704 [2AU]

Schools: allow Federal reimbursement of States that choose to use National Guard troops to enhance school safety (see S. 3692), S8203 [19DE]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 6015), H3975 [21JN]

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams: increase authorized number (see S. 3188), S3234 [16MY]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Letters

Protect child custody arrangements for parents who are Armed Forces members deployed in support of a contingency operation: several Representatives, E839 [17MY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Armed Services (House), H3235 [30MY]

Vets4Warriors Program funding: several veterans organizations, H5049 [19JY]

Lists

Ohio high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S3038 [9MY]

Motions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3358 [31MY]

Poems

‘‘They Make Us Who We Are,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E881 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Air Force: Air National Guard firefighting aircraft funding, H4953 [18JY]

——— Air National Guard funding, H7385 [20DE]

——— impact of proposed budget cuts on the Air National Guard, H1214 [7MR]

——— prohibit funding cuts to Air National Guard units until an impact study of the unit’s loss is provided and increase funding through a reduction in missile defense system funding, H3052, H3053 [17MY]

——— require cost analysis of proposed Air National Guard cuts, H2572 [10MY]

——— restoration of positions within the 102d Air Operations Group at Otis Air National Guard Base, MA, E1998 [21DE]

Air National Guard: funding, H2577 [10MY], H3108 [18MY]

American Samoa: establish units (H.R. 6294), E1421 [3AU]

Armed Forces: Iowa National Guard 2d Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division recipient of Dept. of Defense Citizen Patriot Unit Award, E1540 [14SE]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (H.R. 4201), H3234–H3236 [30MY]

——— tribute to Iowa Air National Guard 132d Fighter Wing, E1538 [14SE]

——— tribute to members and their families, H1212 [7MR], E227 [17FE], E881 [22MY]

——— tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, H4690, H4708 [10JY]

——— tribute to Oklahoma Army National Guard and Air National Guard, E597 [19AP]

Branch, Jason: Massachusetts Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition winner, E757 [10MY]

Curtis, Jacob: Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year award recipient, E725 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize a pilot program on enhancements of efforts on mental health in the National Guard and Reserves through community partnerships, E1993 [21DE]

——— complete capability assessment of medical equipment in Humvee ambulances, H4960, H4961 [18JY], H5038 [19JY]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5050, H5051 [19JY]

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect, H1583 [27MR], H3007 [17MY], E957 [1JN]

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (H.R. 4045), H2695–H2698 [15MY]

——— provide assistance to State training centers to provide emergency response training to the National Guard and Federal agencies performing homeland defense activities, E948 [1JN]

——— request review of decision to cancel or consolidate Air National Guard Component Numbered Air Force Augmentation Force, H3067 [17MY]

——— tribute to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Program, E1230 [11JY]

——— Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program funding, H4980, H4981 [18JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3285, H3315, H3316, H3331–H3339 [31MY], E957, E965 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3344 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2055), conference report, H603 [8FE]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3180 [30MY], H3277, H3309–H3346, H3356–H3360 [31MY], E957, E958, E963, E965, E966 [1JN], E1024 [7JN]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), consideration (H. Res. 667), H3281–H3289 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), motion to recommit, H3358 [31MY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), unanimous-consent agreement, H3331 [31MY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3345, H3346 [31MY]

Hurricanes: tribute to volunteers and assistance organizations for efforts in responding to Hurricane Sandy, H6390 [15NO]

Mellor, Guy: Army Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, E28 [17JA]

New Jersey: tribute to high school seniors deciding to enlist in the Armed Forces, E791 [15MY]

Peterson AFB, CO: 302d Airlift Wing rededication of SUMIT 38 Memorial, E1317 [25JY]

Rivera, Antonio: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Service Member of the Year Award recipient, E1637 [21SE]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (H.R. 1339), H1652–H1654 [28MR]

Seattle, WA: Port of Seattle recipient of Dept. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1397 [3AU]

Tribute, E1230 [11JY]

United Parcel Service of America, Inc.: tribute to hiring of reservists and returning veterans, E1726 [26OC]

Vets4Warriors program: tribute, H5049 [19JY]

Virginia: anniversary of National Guard, E30 [18JA]

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams: funding, H3031 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate

Air Force: impact of proposed budget cuts on the Air National Guard, S408–S410 [9FE]

——— restructuring of force relative to Arkansas National Guard A–10 unit based in Fort Smith, AR, S8329, S8330, S8338 [21DE]

Alaska: tribute to Coast Guard and Alaska National Guard for response to severe weather, S115–S117 [26JA]

Anniversary, S8018 [13DE]

Armed Forces: anniversary of South Dakota National Guard, S8039 [13DE]

——— empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, S1731 [15MR]

——— tribute to B Co., 1st Battalion, Airborne, 143d Infantry Regiment of Alaska Army National Guard, S6729 [13NO]

——— tribute to Montana Army National Guard, S2296 [16AP]

——— tribute to Nevada National Guard 405th Civil Affairs Battalion, S8037 [13DE]

——— tribute to North Carolina Air National Guard members killed or injured while fighting South Dakota White Draw Fire, S4815 [10JY]

——— tribute to Vermont National Guard, S4852 [11JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorize Transition Assistance Advisor Program, S7160 [29NO]

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (H.R. 4045), S3292 [17MY]

——— modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect (S. 2121), S3264 [17MY]

——— provide benefits under the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for days of non-participation due to Government error (S. 2060), S265 [1FE]

Dubie, Michael: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year honoree, S121 [26JA]

Ohio: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S3037 [9MY]

Parcha, Aaron: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Richfield, UT: Joining Forces Community Challenge military support competition finalist, S3778 [6JN]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (H.R. 1339), S8377 [21DE]

Stuemke, Brandon: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Widener, Christopher: Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, S6892 [26NO]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (S. Res. 523), S5023 [16JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 667) (H. Rept. 112–504), H3265 [30MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5854) (H. Rept. 112–491), H3171 [25MY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3215) (S. Rept. 112–168), S3422 [22MY]

Servicemember Family Protection Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4201) (H. Rept. 112–488), H3161 [18MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3341 [31MY]

Tables

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 5854), H3311–H3314 [31MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 667, consideration of H.R. 5854, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H3282 [31MY]

H.R. 1339, recognize Salem, MA, as birthplace of the National Guard, H1652 [28MR]

H.R. 4045, modify award of Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program administrative absence days to exempt Reserve members whose mobilization began before changes to the program took effect, H2695 [15MY]

H.R. 4201, Servicemember Family Protection Act, H3234 [30MY]

S. Con. Res. 48, commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve, S3983 [12JN]

S. Res. 523, tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources, S5024, S5050 [16JY]