DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE related term(s) Corps of Engineers; National Guard; National Security
Addresses
Dr. Walter S. McAfee Post Office Building Renaming Ceremony: Leo C. McAfee, Jr. (excerpt), E1111 [9SE]
——— Marsha McAfee Bera-Morris, E1111 [9SE]
Amendments
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5533, H5534, H5535, H5537, H5538, H5541, H5542, H5543, H5544, H5546, H5547, H5549, H5550, H5551, H5552, H5554, H5555, H5557, H5558, H5559, H5560, H5561, H5562, H5563, H5564, H5565, H5566, H5568, H5571, H5572, H5573, H5574, H5575 [10JY], H5595, H5596, H5598, H5600, H5601, H5603, H5616, H5618, H5620, H5622, H5624, H5625, H5626, H5627, H5628, H5629, H5631, H5632, H5634, H5636, H5641, H5642, H5644, H5646, H5647, H5650, H5651, H5652, H5655, H5656, H5657, H5658, H5659, H5660, H5661, H5662, H5663, H5664, H5665, H5666, H5667, H5668, H5669, H5673, H5674, H5675, H5676, H5677, H5678, H5679, H5680, H5681, H5682, H5683, H5684, H5685, H5686, H5687, H5688, H5689, H5690, H5691, H5692, H5693, H5694, H5695, H5696, H5697, H5698, H5700, H5701, H5702, H5703, H5704, H5708, H5710, H5711, H5712, H5713, H5714, H5718, H5719, H5721, H5722, H5723 [11JY], H5733, H5734, H5735, H5737, H5740 [12JY]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), consideration (H. Res. 476), H5323 [10JY]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), S3371, S3372, S3373, S3374, S3375, S3376, S3377, S3378, S3379, S3380, S3381, S3389, S3390, S3391, S3392, S3393, S3396, S3397, S3398, S3399, S3400, S3401, S3402, S3406, S3407, S3410, S3411, S3412, S3413, S3414, S3415, S3416, S3417, S3418, S3419, S3422, S3423, S3424, S3432, S3433, S3434, S3435, S3436, S3437, S3438, S3439, S3443, S3444, S3445, S3446, S3447, S3448 [12JN], S3488, S3489, S3490, S3491, S3492, S3493, S3494, S3495, S3496, S3497, S3498, S3499, S3500, S3501, S3502, S3503, S3504, S3505, S3506, S3507, S3508, S3509, S3510, S3511, S3512, S3513, S3514, S3515, S3516, S3517, S3518, S3520, S3521, S3522, S3527, S3528, S3533, S3534, S3537, S3538, S3539, S3541, S3542, S3573, S3574, S3575, S3576, S3578, S3579, S3583, S3584, S3585, S3586, S3587, S3591, S3592, S3593, S3594, S3595, S3596, S3597, S3598, S3599, S3600, S3601, S3602, S3603, S3604, S3614, S3615, S3616, S3617, S3618 [13JN], S3660, S3661, S3662, S3667, S3668, S3678, S3681, S3682, S3683, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3694, S3695, S3696, S3698, S3699, S3701, S3702, S3706, S3707, S3708, S3709, S3714, S3715, S3718, S3719, S3720, S3750, S3752, S3753, S3754, S3755, S3757, S3758, S3759, S3760, S3761, S3770, S3774, S3802, S3803 [18JN], S3851, S3852, S3853, S3855, S4093, S4094, S4096, S4097, S4098, S4099, S4100, S4101, S4102, S4103, S4104 [19JN], S4180–S4183, S4184, S4185, S4186, S4187, S4188, S4189, S4190, S4191, S4192, S4193, S4194 [20JN], S4202, S4452, S4453, S4463, S4464, S4465, S4466, S4467, S4468, S4469 [24JN], S4511, S4512, S4513, S4514, S4515, S4516, S4517, S4518, S4519 [25JN], S4580, S4584 [26JN], S4619 [27JN], S5466, S5478 [12SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 758), H10041 [11DE]
Armed Forces: oppose ban on transgender members, reject claims for basis of such ban, and urge Dept. of Defense to not reinstate the ban (H. Res. 124), consideration (H. Res. 252), H2846 [27MR]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 70), consideration (H. Res. 695), H8843 [14NO]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 77), consideration (H. Res. 739), H9235 [4DE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), H1552, H1555 [13FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), consideration (H. Res. 122), H1541 [13FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), S1829, S1851, S1852 [13MR]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), consideration (H. Res. 274), H2955 [2AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 553), waive consensus calendar (H. Res. 476), H5323 [10JY]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S5951, S5978–S6046 [22OC], S6098–S6133 [23OC], S6165–S6175 [24OC], S6183, S6185, S6186, S6194–S6204 [28OC], S6248–S6254 [29OC], S6306 [30OC], S6311–S6315, S6321 [31OC], S6722, S6723 [20NO], S6734 [21NO], H4804 [19JN], H5011, H5012, H5013, H5015, H5016, H5017, H5018, H5019 [21JN], H8972, H9035 [19NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration (H. Res. 445), H4787 [19JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4710, H4711, H4715, H4716, H4717, H4718, H4720, H4721, H4722, H4723, H4724, H4725, H4726, H4727, H4728, H4729 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 431), H4409 [11JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 436), H4452 [12JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 445), H4787 [19JN]
McGee, Charles E.: authorize honorary promotion to brigadier general in the Air Force (S. 2052), S5217, S5260 [31JY]
Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S702, S723 [28JA], S732, S746, S747, S748, S749, S752, S753, S754 [29JA], S771, S772, S773 [30JA], S789, S812, S813, S814 [31JA], S830, S836 [4FE]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 235), S3802, S3804 [18JN]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there (S. Con. Res. 23), S7033, S7034 [12DE]
——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (S. Res. 135), S3199 [4JN]
Announcements
Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5419 [11SE]
Appointments
Conferees: S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S5570 [18SE], H7745 [17SE]
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, H4295 [4JN], H8942 [18NO], H9385 [9DE]
U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors, S2098 [28MR], H3269 [15AP]
U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors, H3269 [15AP]
Articles and editorials
Happy Sesquicentennial! Celebrating 150 Years of the West Point Association of Graduates: Part I (1869-1900), E281–E283 [11MR], E327–E329 [21MR]
——— Part II (1900-1945), E641–E643 [21MY]
——— Part III (1946-1995) Section A, E1167–E1169 [18SE]
——— Part III (1946-1995) Section B, E1182 [19SE]
——— Part IV (1996-2019) Section A, E1447 [14NO]
——— Part IV (1996-2019) Section B, E1461 [18NO]
In Ukraine—the US Trains an Army in the West To Fight in the East, H12146 [18DE]
Pentagon Has Warned of Dire Outcomes if Military Projects Canceled for Wall Don’t Happen, S5655 [24SE]
Projects Defunded for Trump’s Border Wall Include Military Buildings With ‘Life Safety Violations’ and Hazmat Concerns, H8067 [27SE]
U.S. Special Operations Command’s Heros Combat Human Trafficking, H4711 [18JN]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: provide oversight over talks between the U.S. and the Taliban and limit funding to reduce Armed Forces members deployed to Afghanistan until certain conditions are fulfilled (see H.R. 2060), H3067 [3AP]
African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving, their heroic military sacrifices, their patriotism, and the need to eliminate health and benefit disparities of minority veterans (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1349 [4FE]
Agriculture: carry out a pilot program to lend departmental farm equipment to eligible farmers (see H.R. 351), H284 [8JA]
Air Force: acquire real property to extend contiguous geographic footprint of any base showing signs of contamination from perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) due to base activities (see S. 675), S1705 [6MR] (see H.R. 1567), H2503 [6MR]
——— designate Scott AFB, IL, Illinois Air National Guard 126th Air Refueling Wing as a center of excellence for KC–135R maintenance operations (see H.R. 4513), H8053 [26SE]
——— recognize contributions of those responsible for operating and maintaining Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation and importance of its continuous availability, accuracy, reliability, and resiliency (see S. Res. 216), S3005 [21MY] (see H. Res. 219), H2680 [12MR]
——— require mechanism for regular evaluation of justifications for continuing maintenance of non-operational staff positions that require pilot expertise (see S. 1511), S2924 [16MY]
al-Baghdadi, Abu Bakr: tribute to U.S. intelligence and military personnel who carried out mission leading to death in Syria (see S. Res. 394), S6333 [31OC]
——— tribute to U.S. military personnel and working dog who carried out mission leading to death in Syria (see H. Res. 678), H8724 [1NO]
Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 3137), H4342 [5JN]
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 1215), S2435 [11AP] (see S. 1790), S3319 [11JN] (see S. 2731), S6243 [29OC] (see S. 2840), S6507 [12NO] (see H.R. 2500), H3439 [2MY]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), consideration (see H. Res. 476), H5301 [9JY]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 758), H10015 [10DE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on election interference (see S. Res. 330), S5706 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on Federal employee paid family leave (see S. Res. 333), S5706 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on inclusion of Defending America’s 5G Future Act provisions (see S. Res. 331), S5706 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on paid family leave (see S. Res. 336), S5706 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on prohibiting use of certain firefighting foam (see S. Res. 334), S5706 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on repeal of military survivors’ benefits reduction (see S. Res. 332), S5706 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on replenishment of certain military construction funds (see S. Res. 335), S5706 [25SE]
——— limit and clarify authority to repurpose certain military construction funds for national emergencies (see H.R. 2762), H3841 [15MY]
——— making (see S. 2474), S5474 [12SE] (see H.R. 2968), H4160 [23MY]
——— prohibit use of military construction or Corps of Engineers appropriations for construction of barriers, land acquisition, or other associated activities on the border without congressional consent (see S. 326), S831 [4FE] (see H.R. 1293), H2032 [14FE]
Arctic regions: provide for a regional center for security studies for the Arctic (see S. 2707), S6156 [24OC]
——— state U.S. policy relative to need for strategic placement of military assets in the Arctic (see S. 3080), S7156 [18DE]
Armed Forces: address health, safety, and environmental hazards at private military housing units and prohibit payment by members of deposits or other fees relative to such units (see S. 703), S1733 [7MR] (see H.R. 1792), H2744 [14MR]
——— allow claims against the U.S. for injury and death of members caused by improper medical care (see S. 2451), S5407 [10SE] (see H.R. 2422), H3339 [30AP]
——— allow enlistment and commissioning of transgender individuals and prohibit involuntary separation or denial of reenlistment or continuation of service based solely on gender identity (see S. 373), S1131 [7FE] (see H.R. 1032), H1458 [7FE]
——— allow families of fallen and critically-injured servicemembers to terminate their telephone, cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts without penalty (see S. 2963), S6824 [3DE] (see H.R. 4356), H7753 [17SE]
——— allow members who have already attained a degree to use Dept. of Defense tuition assistance to pay for education or training at lower or lateral degree levels (see H.R. 2598), H3500 [8MY]
——— allow more Reserve, National Guard, and retired members to receive veterans’ preference for Federal hiring by modifying service requirements and removing preference bans on certain retired officers (see S. 2594), S5748 [26SE] (see H.R. 2433), H3403 [1MY]
——— amend Uniform Code of Military Justice to eliminate statute of limitations for child abuse offenses (see H.R. 2388), H3303 [29AP]
——— appoint officers as directors of Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical centers (see H.R. 4314), H7705 [12SE]
——— authorize concurrent use of Dept. of Defense Tuition Assistance and Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve education benefits by members of the National Guard and Reserves (see S. 1136), S2387 [10AP] (see H.R. 2952), H4161 [23MY]
——— authorize enlistment of certain aliens who entered the U.S. as children and are unlawfully present and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service (see H.R. 3400), H5035 [21JN]
——— authorize military departments to pay National Guard and Reserve component officers aviation incentive pay at the same rate as active duty pilots (see H.R. 2953), H4161 [23MY]
——— authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4807), H8455 [23OC]
——— calculate retroactively to the start of Afghanistan combat operations of days of service performed as a Ready Reserve member to reduce eligibility age for receipt of retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 620), H675 [16JA]
——— carry out a pilot program to determine exposure of certain children of members to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 4295), H7704 [12SE]
——— carry out pilot program on the prediction and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries (see S. 1860), S3476 [13JN]
——— clarify that Congress has not provided authorization for use of military force against Iran (see H.R. 2829), H3962 [17MY]
——— defer deployment of a member who gives birth for one year unless the member elects to deploy with approval of a military health care provider (see H.R. 3724), H5726 [11JY]
——— enhance recordkeeping relative to exposure by members to certain occupational and environmental hazards while deployed overseas (see S. 1680), S3106 [23MY] (see H.R. 2617), H3678 [9MY]
——— ensure certain TRICARE beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico may enroll in TRICARE Prime (see H.R. 2171), H3216 [9AP]
——— ensure that an order to Reserve component members to serve on active duty is treated the same as other orders to serve on active duty for determining early retirement pay eligibility (see H.R. 2954), H4161 [23MY]
——— ensure that final pay and certificate of discharge or release for a Reserve member is ready upon discharge or release of that member from active status (see S. 1360), S2742 [8MY]
——— ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see S. 1049), S2270 [4AP] (see H.R. 2091), H3099 [4AP]
——— establish a basic needs allowance for low-income regular members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (see H.R. 3801), H5998 [17JY]
——— establish a tiered hiring preference for civil service jobs for members of the Reserve components (see S. 517), S1383 [14FE]
——— establish military family immigration advisory committee (see H.R. 5151), H8958 [18NO]
——— establish pilot program to share information with designated relatives and friends of members relative to experiences and challenges of military service, particularly overseas deployments (see S. 1467), S2815 [14MY] (see H.R. 2727), H3789 [14MY]
——— expand certain benefits for survivors of members who die in the line of duty (see H.R. 1911), H2884 [27MR]
——— extend exemption from bankruptcy means-test presumption of abuse for certain members of the National Guard and Reserves (see S. 2128), S4856 [16JY] (see H.R. 3304), H4770 [18JN]
——— facilitate naturalization and removal of conditional immigration status of military personnel and their families (see H.R. 2346), H3275 [18AP]
——— improve ability of separating or retiring members to seek services provided by county veterans service offices (see H.R. 2554), H3474 [7MY]
——— improve fielding of newest generations of personal protective equipment (see S. 2970), S6825 [3DE] (see H.R. 5491), H12289 [19DE]
——— improve innovation in defense procurement (see H.R. 3014), H4164 [23MY]
——— improve policy and data collection in connection with personnel tempo of members and U.S. Special Operations Command (see S. 2058), S4729 [9JY]
——— improve provision of military housing to members and their families through private entities (see S. 1229), S2485 [29AP] (see H.R. 2384), H3303 [29AP]
——— improve Transition Assistance Program by sharing data with veterans’ service organizations to facilitate outreach to returning veterans about benefits and employment opportunities (see H.R. 4941), H8717 [31OC]
——— improve TRICARE program for retired members of the National Guard and Reserve components (see H.R. 5169), H9056 [19NO]
——— include a single comprehensive disability examination as part of the required physical examination for separating members (see H.R. 2886), H4064 [21MY]
——— include digital breast tomosynthesis as a primary and preventative health care service under military health system and TRICARE program (see S. 2944), S6755 [21NO] (see H.R. 5238), H9168 [21NO]
——— issue ‘‘Gold Star Families Forever Stamp’’ to honor sacrifices of families who have lost a loved one in combat (see S. 1716), S3215 [4JN]
——— limit funding to reduce number of active duty members deployed to Syria (see H.R. 914), H1335 [30JA]
——— limit funding to reduce number of active duty members deployed to the Republic of Korea (see H.R. 889), H1334 [30JA]
——— limit grounds of deportability for certain relatives of Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 2450), S5407 [10SE] (see H.R. 3806), H5998 [17JY]
——— make available certain records relevant to a determination of whether a member is disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm (see H.R. 4264), H7596 [10SE]
——— modify authority to appoint retired members to departmental positions (see S. 2115), S4821 [15JY] (see H.R. 3703), H5726 [11JY]
——— modify Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty (DD Form 214) to be machine readable and electronically transferable (see H.R. 3176), H4388 [10JN]
——— modify Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty (DD Form 214) to include a block for a member of the Armed Forces to provide one or more email addresses (see S. 1237), S2515 [30AP] (see H.R. 563), H600 [15JA]
——— modify requirements for longitudinal medical study on blast pressure exposure of members to assess feasibility and advisability of uploading and sharing data (see S. 1501), S2923 [16MY]
——— oppose ban on transgender members, reject claims for basis of such ban, and urge Dept. of Defense to not reinstate the ban (see H. Res. 124), H1518 [11FE]
——— oppose ban on transgender members, reject claims for basis of such ban, and urge Dept. of Defense to not reinstate the ban (H. Res. 124), consideration (see H. Res. 252), H2795 [25MR]
——— permit members to possess firearms on military installations in accordance with applicable State law (see S. 3130), S7208 [19DE]
——— prohibit enforcement of certain policies of homeowners associations relative to real property of servicemembers (see H.R. 4337), H7714 [16SE]
——— prohibit funds to be obligated or expended for introduction of members into hostilities (see H.R. 1193), H1582 [13FE]
——— prohibit introduction into hostilities in Venezuela without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see S.J. Res. 11), S1594 [28FE] (see H.R. 1004), H1390 [6FE]
——— protect U.S. military personnel from malaria (see H. Res. 214), H2647 [11MR]
——— provide a guarantee of residency for registration of businesses and improve portability of occupational licenses from State to State for military spouses (see S. 1383), S2769 [9MY] (see H.R. 2618), H3678 [9MY] (see H.R. 3072), H4216 [3JN]
——— provide authority to defer mandatory separation at age 68 of chaplains or officers in medical specialties in Reserve components (see H.R. 3046), H4180 [30MY]
——— provide authority to defer mandatory separation at age 68 of officers in medical specialties in Reserve components (see H.R. 3034), H4174 [28MY]
——— provide compensation and credit for retired pay purposes for maternity leave taken by Reserve component members (see S. 1615), S3059 [22MY] (see H.R. 2937), H4119 [22MY]
——— provide coverage for eating disorders under the TRICARE program for members, certain former members, and their dependents (see S. 2673), S6091 [23OC] (see H.R. 2767), H3841 [15MY]
——— provide for continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 491), H517 [11JA]
——— provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 463), H462 [10JA]
——— provide penalties for the sale of any Purple Heart awarded to a member (see S. 122), S220 [15JA] (see H.R. 2911), H4118 [22MY]
——— provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 4976), H8724 [1NO]
——— provide retroactive application of mandatory increase in insurance coverage under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance for members deployed to combat theaters of operation (see H.R. 1758), H2743 [14MR]
——— provide that activities relative to training and readiness of Reserve components during a lapse in appropriations shall constitute voluntary services that may be accepted by the U.S. (see S. 114), S181 [14JA]
——— provide that members and spouses have the same rights regarding receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station (see H.R. 2251), H3254 [10AP]
——— provide travel to Dover AFB, DE, for family of Armed Forces members who die outside the U.S. but not in a theater of combat operations so the family may receive the remains of the deceased (see S. 2494), S5577 [18SE] (see H.R. 3065), H4216 [3JN]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (see H. Con. Res. 70), H8718 [31OC] (see H. Con. Res. 77), H9169 [21NO]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 70), consideration (see H. Res. 695), H8825 [13NO]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 77), consideration (see H. Res. 739), H9221 [3DE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 7), S769 [30JA] (see H.J. Res. 37), H1336 [30JA] (see H.J. Res. 56), H3256 [10AP]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), consideration (see H. Res. 122), H1516 [11FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H2937 [1AP]
——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see S. 164), S274 [16JA] (see H.R. 613), H675 [16JA]
——— render certain military parents eligible for adjustment of status (see H.R. 1871), H2826 [26MR]
——— render certain military spouses eligible for adjustment of status (see H.R. 557), H600 [15JA]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see S.J. Res. 13), S1706 [6MR] (see H.R. 2456), H3404 [1MY]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 966), H1361 [5FE] (see H.R. 1274), H2031 [14FE]
——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see S. 646), S1659 [5MR] (see H.R. 1019), H1391 [6FE]
——— require active duty members and their spouses to submit a notarized document acknowledging any changes or declined coverage regarding their Servicemembers Group Life Insurance policy (see H.R. 610), H675 [16JA]
——— require congressional approval prior to engaging in hostilities with Iran (see H.J. Res. 58), H3842 [15MY]
——— require digital engineering as a core competency (see S. 1471), S2883 [15MY]
——— require information and opportunities for registration for voting and absentee ballot requests for members undergoing deployment overseas (see S. 1566), S3004 [21MY]
——— require plans for military installations to provide full military funeral honors for veterans at such installations (see S. 1390), S2770 [9MY]
——— require President to seek congressional approval before engaging in military humanitarian operations (see S. 1325), S2645 [6MY]
——— rescind Medals of Honor awarded for acts at Wounded Knee Creek in 1890 (see H.R. 3467), H5165 [25JN]
——— review citizenship and residency eligibility requirements for enlistment of certain aliens (see H. Res. 468), H5258 [27JN]
——— review discharge characterizations of former members discharged for sexual orientation (see S. 1991), S4566 [26JN] (see H.R. 3517), H5200 [26JN]
——— review service of certain members during World War I to determine if such members should be awarded the Medal of Honor and authorize such award based on results of the review (see S. 1218), S2435 [11AP] (see H.R. 2249), H3254 [10AP]
——— standardize payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members performing parachute jumping as an essential part of military duty (see S. 1542), S2962 [20MY]
——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see S. 1555), S3004 [21MY] (see H.R. 2326), H3270 [15AP]
——— withdraw from Afghanistan (see S.J. Res. 12), S1621 [4MR]
Army: expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941 (see H.R. 853), H1283 [29JA]
——— place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring Army Security Agency veterans of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 2970), H4161 [23MY]
——— procure two Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system batteries (see H.R. 3186), H4388 [10JN]
——— recognize service of working dogs and soldier handlers in the tactical explosive detection dog program and prioritize adoption of such dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers (see H. Con. Res. 43), H4119 [22MY]
Assistant Sec. of Defense for Space: establish position (see S. 1771), S3319 [11JN] (see H.R. 4720), H8226 [17OC]
Aviation: provide for safe transit exception to service level requirements for aircraft flying over Colorado wilderness areas (see H.R. 3247), H4693 [13JN]
——— provide for safe transit exception to service level requirements for aircraft flying over wilderness areas in mountainous regions (see H.R. 4731), H8227 [17OC]
Bankruptcy: exempt certain Social Security, victims of war crimes or terrorism, and disability benefits from calculation of monthly income of veterans (see S. 679), S1705 [6MR] (see H.R. 2938), H4160 [23MY]
Blue Star Mother’s Day: designate (see S. Res. 433), S6669 [19NO]
Boko Haram (terrorist organization): recognize anniversary of Chibok girls’ kidnapping, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, and support Nigerian efforts to defeat Boko Haram (see S. Res. 170), S2436 [11AP] (see H. Res. 375), H3727 [10MY]
Boria, Louis, Jr.: award Purple Heart for injuries incurred during World War II and Korean War (see H.R. 2395), H3303 [29AP]
Budget: establish discretionary spending limit for infrastructure spending (see S. 2576), S5748 [26SE] (see S. 2792), S6447 [6NO]
Buffalo Soldiers: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 12), H1349 [4FE]
Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 1186), S2434 [11AP] (see H.R. 3190), H4431 [11JN]
Business and industry: modify proof of concept commercialization program (see S. 2109), S4807 [11JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II upon death (see S. Con. Res. 17), S2925 [16MY] (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1336 [30JA]
Children and youth: provide for inclusion of homeschooled students in Junior ROTC units (see S. 645), S1659 [5MR] (see H.R. 1258), H2031 [14FE]
Chontosh, Brian R.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 5208), H9121 [20NO]
CIA: prohibit use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action and transfer authority to conduct such strikes to the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 112), H205 [3JA]
Citizenship: prohibit removal of certain veterans from the U.S. and expedite their naturalization (see H.R. 1078), H1460 [7FE]
——— provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for lawful permanent resident children of military and Federal Government personnel residing abroad (see S. 2679), S6092 [23OC] (see H.R. 4803), H8455 [23OC]
Civil liberties: prohibit the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens (see S. 1859), S3476 [13JN]
Civil War—U.S.: prohibit use of Federal funds for Confederate symbols and redesignate military installations named in honor of Confederate military leaders (see H.R. 4179), H7496 [9AU]
Coast Guard: coordinate with Depts. of Education and Defense to establish programs to improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) knowledge of elementary and secondary school students and faculty (see H.R. 3205), H4431 [11JN]
Cole, Richard E.: posthumously promote to colonel on the retired list (see S. 2228), S5012 [23JY] (see H.R. 3143), H4343 [5JN]
Colleges and universities: allow military departments to provide limited support to service academy supporting foundations (see H.R. 3084), H4312 [4JN]
——— expand research capability of historically Black colleges and universities and other minority institutions (see H.R. 3175), H4388 [10JN]
——— provide for a pilot project for a nationwide network of secure computing enclaves for federally funded research in universities (see H.R. 3611), H5269 [2JY]
Colorado: recognize critical importance of military aviation training, including training conducted at High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (see H. Res. 440), H4695 [13JN]
Commission on Wartime Contracting: establish (see H.R. 3576), H5257 [27JN]
Congress: provide a briefing to congressional defense committees relative to ‘‘middle tier’’ of acquisition programs (see H.R. 3132), H4342 [5JN]
Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program: establish (see S. Res. 98), S1706 [6MR] (see H. Res. 107), H1391 [6FE]
Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program: establish (see H. Res. 82), H1243 [28JA]
Conran, Philip J.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 2330), H3271 [15AP]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: extend supervisory authority to include assessing compliance with the Military Lending Act (see H.R. 442), H461 [10JA] (see H.R. 2904), H4117 [22MY]
Consumers: provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 5003), H8738 [8NO]
Contracts: develop workforce development investment incentives and consider existence of qualified training programs of contractors as part of the past performance rating of such contractor (see S. 1493), S2884 [15MY] (see H.R. 2756), H3841 [15MY]
——— establish a public-private exchange program for the acquisition workforce (see H.R. 2944), H4160 [23MY]
——— promote ethics and prevent corruption in contracting and other activities by limiting influence of contractors and foreign entities and ensuring transparency (see S. 1503), S2924 [16MY] (see H.R. 4277), H7596 [10SE]
Corps of Engineers: notify affected communities before releasing water contaminated with cyanobacteria from flood risk management projects (see H.R. 977), H1361 [5FE]
——— repeal Presidential authority to terminate or defer civil works projects funding for national defense or emergencies (see H.R. 1137), H1517 [11FE]
Credit: extend consumer protections relative to interest rates and credit limits provided to Armed Forces members to veterans, their families, and all consumers (see S. 2833), S6507 [12NO] (see H.R. 5050), H8783 [12NO]
Crime: establish a civilian advisory committee to advise on prevention of sexual assault in the Armed Forces, inform victims about their case status, and pay for certain enlisted members to attend law school (see S. 1526), S2924 [16MY] (see H.R. 3216), H4432 [11JN]
——— establish initiative on improving capacity of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent child sexual exploitation (see S. 1413), S2770 [9MY] (see H.R. 3588), H5258 [27JN]
——— improve protections for victims of sexual assault in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 3148), H4343 [5JN]
——— increase oversight of prosecution of sexual misconduct and domestic violence cases involving Armed Forces members, expand victims’ services, and correct certain military records and discharges of victims (see S. 1500), S2923 [16MY]
——— prevent and provide training, support victims, and enhance investigation and prosecution relative to sexual assault and related offenses in the Armed Forces (see S. 1495), S2884 [15MY] (see H.R. 3015), H4164 [23MY]
Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 381), S6156 [24OC]
Defense Language Institute: authorize awarding of a Bachelor of Arts degree in foreign language (see H.R. 3185), H4388 [10JN]
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency: exempt certain officers and employees from furlough (see H.R. 4879), H8538 [28OC]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Thorium-Bearing Rare Earth Refinery Cooperative (see S. 2093), S4807 [11JY] (see H.R. 4410), H7834 [19SE]
Dept. of Defense Laboratory Day: designate (see S. Res. 160), S2435 [11AP]
Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see S. 695), S1733 [7MR] (see H.R. 1605), H2582 [7MR]
——— create a task force to address threat of foreign government influence and threats to academic research integrity on college campuses (see H.R. 1678), H2678 [12MR]
——— expand military student identifier program to include students of parents who serve in the National Guard and Reserves (see S. 784), S1845 [13MR] (see H.R. 1896), H2883 [27MR]
——— include full-time job with a veterans or military service organization as eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 4609), H8094 [4OC]
——— provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (see S. 532), S1384 [14FE] (see H.R. 1229), H2029 [14FE]
——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education (see S. 1775), S3319 [11JN] (see H.R. 3179), H4388 [10JN]
——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits as Federal sources (see S. 2857), S6604 [14NO] (see H.R. 3112), H4341 [5JN] (see H.R. 3369), H4917 [19JN]
Dept. of Energy: establish a demonstration initiative focused on development of long-duration energy storage technologies, including a joint program in consultation with the Dept. of Defense (see S. 2048), S4676 [28JN]
——— establish Thorium Storage, Energy, and Industrial Products Corp. (see S. 2093), S4807 [11JY] (see H.R. 4410), H7834 [19SE]
——— provide for a low-dose radiation basic research program (see H.R. 4733), H8257 [18OC]
Dept. of HHS: clarify that other agencies may not designate, appoint, or employ special consultants, fellows, or other employees relative to maximum number of Public Health Service officers assigned to the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 106), H205 [3JA]
——— provide for research, surveillance, treatment, prevention, awareness, development of rules of play, standards, and dissemination of information relative to sports-related and other concussions (see H.R. 280), H281 [8JA]
——— provide for review and publication of Agency for Toxic and Substances and Disease Registry findings on illnesses and conditions of veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC (see S. 1563), S3004 [21MY]
——— require a study on women and lung cancer (see S. 1107), S2386 [10AP] (see H.R. 2222), H3253 [10AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: allow undocumented immediate family members of Armed Forces members or veterans who were not dishonorably discharged to lawfully remain in the U.S. (see S. 2797), S6447 [6NO] (see H.R. 5282), H9221 [3DE]
——— create a task force to address threat of foreign government influence and threats to academic research integrity on college campuses (see S. 1879), S3651 [18JN]
——— determine if an alien has served, or is serving, in the U.S. Armed Forces when such alien applies for immigration benefits or is placed in an immigration enforcement proceeding (see S. 1040), S2270 [4AP]
——— expedite U.S. Customs and Border Protection hiring process for law enforcement positions by expanding authority to waive polygraph examinations for certain applicants (see S. 731), S1734 [7MR] (see H.R. 1609), H2583 [7MR]
——— identify aliens who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces when applying for immigration benefits or are placed in immigration enforcement proceedings (see H.R. 928), H1335 [30JA]
——— make U.S. visas available to certain Kurdish Syrians and others who worked directly with the Armed Forces in Syria (see S. 2625), S5895 [17OC]
——— provide that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services guidance on citizenship of children of Federal employees and Armed Forces members who are born abroad shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4226), H7531 [3SE]
Dept. of HUD: protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income, veterans status, or military status (see S. 1986), S4566 [26JN] (see H.R. 3516), H5200 [26JN]
Dept. of Justice: establish grant program to assist with medical expenses of qualified retired military and law enforcement working dogs (see H.R. 5081), H8877 [14NO]
Dept. of Labor: award Transition Assistance Program grants to network hub organizations that provide veterans and their spouses with employment and community resource services (see S. 666), S1660 [5MR]
Dept. of State: investigate withholding of Ukraine foreign assistance, produce all records on interference in provision of such assistance, obligate assistance funds to Ukraine, and impose sanctions on Russia (see S. 2537), S5663 [24SE]
——— provide additional visas for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see S. 1474), S2883 [15MY] (see H.R. 2796), H3923 [16MY]
——— review U.S.-Turkey relations (see H.R. 4694), H8197 [16OC]
——— waive passport fees for families of Armed Forces members who are hospitalized abroad (see H.R. 2847), H4009 [20MY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 311), H282 [8JA]
——— take leading role in mitigation of cross-border spills, discharges, and debris in the Tijuana River that impact national security interests (see H. Res. 511), H7241 [23JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds to increase investment in domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see S. 2261), S5106 [25JY] (see H.R. 4041), H7465 [25JY]
Dept. of Transportation: allow eligibility for Essential Air Service program benefits for certain locations with high military use (see H.R. 690), H958 [18JA]
——— extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 2220), H3253 [10AP]
——— improve defense access road resilience (see H.R. 3648), H5302 [9JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize Medal of Honor recipients to designate an individual to receive the special pension after death (see H.R. 1779), H2743 [14MR]
——— authorize use of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to pay for preparatory courses for professional licenses and certification (see S. 2345), S5196 [30JY] (see H.R. 2934), H4119 [22MY]
——— clarify when educational assistance is available for an individual who pursues an approved program of education leading to a degree while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 4312), H7704 [12SE]
——— clarify which children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 791), S1845 [13MR] (see H.R. 1718), H2716 [13MR]
——— direct the Dept. of Defense and military departments to encourage female members who are leaving the Armed Forces to participate in Women’s Health Transition Training pilot program (see S. 2324), S5195 [30JY] (see H.R. 2941), H4160 [23MY]
——— enter into an agreement with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on radiation exposure relative to cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands (see H.R. 1628), H2583 [7MR]
——— establish a registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations (see S. 1105), S2386 [10AP] (see H.R. 2195), H3251 [10AP]
——— establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see S. 1263), S2569 [1MY] (see H.R. 2435), H3403 [1MY]
——— establish vacancy and recruitment database to recruit Armed Forces members to satisfy departmental occupational needs and training and certification program for intermediate care technicians (see H.R. 846), H1282 [29JA]
——— expand eligibility for Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship to children and spouses of certain deceased Armed Forces members (see S. 1283), S2612 [2MY] (see H.R. 2221), H3253 [10AP]
——— expand health care and benefits for veterans who are victims of military sexual trauma (see S. 374), S1131 [7FE] (see H.R. 1092), H1461 [7FE]
——— expand health care coverage during the transition of Armed Forces members from service to civilian life (see H.R. 5024), H8739 [8NO]
——— extend Women’s Health Transition Training pilot program (see H.R. 2942), H4160 [23MY]
——— furnish free and comprehensive mental health care to veterans (see H.R. 5027), H8739 [8NO]
——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 1023), S2240 [3AP] (see H.R. 2102), H3100 [4AP]
——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents stationed at Wurtsmith AFB, MI, and exposed to volatile organic compounds and presume service connection for those affected (see S. 1024), S2240 [3AP]
——— improve provision of health care to women veterans (see H.R. 3036), H4175 [28MY]
——— improve transitional services for separating Armed Forces members and educational assistance (see H.R. 5098), H8877 [14NO]
——— make grants to eligible organizations to provide transition assistance to Armed Forces members recently separated from active duty and their spouses (see H.R. 1599), H2582 [7MR]
——— modify effective date for inclusion of certain active-duty Armed Forces members in Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education Enhancement Program (see S. 2475), S5474 [12SE]
——— provide additional entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program benefits of certain veterans and Armed Forces members who require extra time to complete remedial and deficiency courses (see H.R. 5009), H8738 [8NO]
——— provide eligibility for beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual trauma in specialized outpatient or residential program facilities (see H.R. 713), H1170 [23JA]
——— provide for payment of Medal of Honor special pension to the surviving spouse of a deceased Medal of Honor recipient (see S. 891), S2042 [27MR] (see H.R. 1826), H2754 [18MR]
——— provide hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for veterans discharged from the Armed Forces by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 2931), H4119 [22MY]
——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see S. 1594), S3058 [22MY]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 622), S1594 [28FE] (see H.R. 553), H600 [15JA]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 553), waive consensus calendar (see H. Res. 476), H5301 [9JY]
——— waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for home loan program guaranteed loans (see H.R. 1448), H2313 [28FE]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration (see H. Res. 445), H4769 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 708), H8957 [18NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 75), H9057 [19NO]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see H.R. 2745), H3840 [15MY]
Depts. of Defense and Education: expand and rename Troops-to-Teachers program (see S. 2248), S5062 [24JY] (see H.R. 2869), H4063 [21MY]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve reproductive assistance to severely wounded, ill, or injured Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses or partners and make child care program permanent (see S. 319), S831 [4FE] (see H.R. 955), H1349 [4FE]
——— provide authority to enter into agreements to plan, design, and construct, or lease facilities to be operated as shared medical facilities (see S. 2328), S5195 [30JY] (see H.R. 4152), H7488 [2AU]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (see H. Res. 431), H4387 [10JN] (see H. Res. 436), H4431 [11JN] (see H. Res. 445), H4769 [18JN]
Depts. of the Interior and Defense: provide for indefinite duration of certain military land withdrawals and improve and make management of such lands more transparent (see H.R. 2945), H4160 [23MY]
Direct Air Capture and Blue Carbon Removal Technology Program: carry out to capture carbon dioxide from air and seawater and convert it to clean fuels or other useful products (see S. 1679), S3106 [23MY] (see H.R. 3227), H4626 [12JN]
Disasters: allow emergency response providers to use mobile commissaries or exchange stores during a major disaster (see H.R. 5310), H9293 [5DE]
——— authorize transfer of surplus high water rescue vehicles to State and Federal agencies to assist communities with disaster-related emergency preparedness (see H.R. 5407), H10257 [12DE]
——— require each military department to develop resilience plans for installations to prepare for potential disasters and other risks posed by severe changes in environmental conditions (see S. 1156), S2433 [11AP]
——— require inclusion of information on military installation resilience in master plans for major installations (see H.R. 3041), H4180 [30MY]
Discrimination: include questions on supremacism, extremism, and racism in the workplace and equal opportunity, command climate, and workplace and gender relations in certain surveys (see H.R. 3174), H4388 [10JN]
District of Columbia: clarify circumstances determining the exercise of authority over the District of Columbia National Guard between the Mayor and the President (see H.R. 1090), H1461 [7FE]
——— recognize residents who are active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families deserve full participation in Government through statehood (see H. Res. 407), H4165 [23MY]
——— recognize service of veterans, condemn denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for resident veterans and their families, and call for statehood (see H. Res. 685), H8739 [8NO]
Dole, Bob: authorize honorary appointment to grade of colonel in the regular Army (see S. 252), S742 [29JA] (see H.R. 859), H1283 [29JA]
Drugs: impose sanctions relative to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids (see S. 1044), S2270 [4AP] (see H.R. 2226), H3253 [10AP] (see H.R. 2483), H3439 [2MY]
Ecology and environment: enhance readiness by adapting infrastructure and operations to address climate change and improving energy and resource efficiency (see S. 1498), S2884 [15MY] (see H.R. 2759), H3841 [15MY]
Edmonds, Rodrick W.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 642), S1621 [4MR] (see H.R. 1908), H2884 [27MR]
Education: improve District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program, expand educational choices for the disabled, and establish a scholarship program for military children (see S. 145), S273 [16JA]
Employment: expand access to apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships among inmates, the formerly incarcerated, high school students, those not in educational institutions, Armed Forces members, and veterans (see H.R. 4369), H7754 [17SE]
——— expand qualified use of 529 education savings plans, establish highway construction workforce development grants, encourage military spouse professional development, and expand goals of SBA 504 loan program (see S. 2620), S5895 [17OC]
EPA: control exports of electronic waste to ensure that such waste does not become the source of counterfeit goods that may reenter U.S. military and civilian electronics supply chains (see S. 2448), S5360 [9SE] (see H.R. 3559), H5256 [27JN]
——— strengthen manufacturing and processing notices for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 2596), H3500 [8MY]
Eureka Springs, AR: recognize Aviation Cadet Museum as ‘‘America’s National Aviation Cadet Museum’’ (see S. Res. 211), S2884 [15MY]
FEC: require Presidential candidates to undergo a standardized medical examination by Dept. of the Navy medical office and publically disclose results of such examinations before the election (see H.R. 3736), H5774 [12JY]
Federal agencies and departments: establish a Federal agency coordination framework for all U.S. global health activities (see S. 2698), S6155 [24OC] (see H.R. 4847), H8457 [23OC]
——— improve access to information in the legislative and executive branches of the Government (see H.R. 5150), H8958 [18NO]
——— improve processing and oversight of security clearances and background investigations (see S. 314), S800 [31JA]
——— secure access to scientific literature and subscription services by requiring agencies and legislative branch research arms to recommend ways to increase agency library access to serials (see H.R. 5049), H8783 [12NO]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see S. 473), S1325 [13FE] (see H.R. 1195), H1582 [13FE]
——— ensure personnel assigned to U.S. diplomatic missions are given the opportunity to designate next-of-kin for certain purposes (see H.R. 5054), H8783 [12NO]
——— establish a policy to promote and maintain digital and software development expertise in the workforce (see H.R. 5353), H9346 [6DE]
——— establish family and medical leave banks by automatically pooling employees’ unused ‘‘use or lose’’ annual leave to provide paid leave for other employees (see S. 1131), S2386 [10AP]
——— limit number of civilian employees (see H.R. 248), H227 [4JA]
FEMA: improve mapping under National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 1144), S2433 [11AP] (see H.R. 342), H284 [8JA] (see H.R. 2318), H3264 [12AP]
Financial management: modify semiannual briefings on consolidated corrective action plan for financial management information (see S. 1096), S2329 [9AP]
Firearms: prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 717), H1170 [23JA]
——— restrict sale of armor-piercing ammunition (see H.R. 952), H1349 [4FE]
Firefighters: provide blood testing for departmental firefighters to determine potential exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see S. 858), S1939 [25MR] (see H.R. 1863), H2795 [25MR]
Flags: designate a Purple Heart Flag (see H.R. 5237), H9168 [21NO]
——— designate Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty (see S. 2371), S5248 [31JY] (see H.R. 3615), H5269 [2JY]
Floods: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 112), H1462 [7FE]
Flying Tiger Flight 739: provide for inclusion of names of soldiers who died on March 16, 1962, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see S. 1891), S3652 [18JN]
Foreign policy: combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (see S. 727), S1734 [7MR] (see H.R. 1580), H2581 [7MR] (see H.R. 2116), H3127 [8AP]
Foreign Service: extend certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to officers on mandatory home leave by allowing use of military exchanges, commissaries, or military lodging (see H.R. 3045), H4180 [30MY]
Foreign trade: require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (see S. 365), S919 [6FE] (see H.R. 1008), H1390 [6FE]
Fort Benning, GA: anniversary (see S. Res. 72), S1384 [14FE]
Fort Sill, OK: anniversary (see S. Res. 11), S68 [8JA] (see H. Res. 29), H284 [8JA]
Frank E. Evans (U.S.S.): provide for inclusion of names of crew members killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see S. 849), S1899 [14MR]
F–35 Joint Strike Fighter Program: support (see H. Res. 177), H2368 [5MR]
Gambling: include gambling disorder in health assessments of Armed Forces members and implement prevention and treatment policies and programs for Armed Forces members and their dependents (see S. 2060), S4729 [9JY] (see H.R. 3658), H5303 [9JY]
GAO: carry out a study on security impact of sexually harassing behavior in U.S. nuclear weapons complex sites (see H.R. 3042), H4180 [30MY]
——— study Dept. of Defense designation of installations as ‘‘remote’’ or ‘‘isolated’’ (see S. 1512), S2924 [16MY]
——— study disability and pension benefits provided to National Guard and Reserve components of the Armed Forces members by Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see S. 3110), S7207 [19DE] (see H.R. 4183), H7500 [13AU]
Gold Star families: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, in recognition of sacrifice and service to the U.S. (see S. 1715), S3215 [4JN]
Gold Star Families Remembrance Day: designate (see S. Res. 93), S1660 [5MR] (see H. Res. 39), H519 [11JA] (see H. Res. 269), H2917 [28MR]
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (see S. Res. 313), S5539 [17SE]
Gold Star Father’s Day: designate (see H. Res. 706), H8909 [15NO]
Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation: extend authority for establishment of a commemorative work in honor of Gold Star Families (see S. 1673), S3106 [23MY] (see H.R. 2819), H3961 [17MY]
Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 68), S1326 [13FE]
Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.: amend charter to remove certain restrictions (see S. 1714), S3215 [4JN]
Government: prioritize obligations and appropriate emergency funding for continued pay for the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers if statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 489), H517 [11JA]
Government regulations: review and update certain forms and surveys containing racially or ethnically insensitive terminology (see S. 1761), S3284 [10JN] (see H.R. 3166), H4387 [10JN]
Hazardous substances: conduct assessment of quantum computing technology to address problems associated with exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see S. 1534), S2925 [16MY]
——— direct military departments to submit certification and annual reports on whether housing under the jurisdiction of such departments is in compliance with lead-based paint requirements (see H.R. 2255), H3254 [10AP]
——— ensure that children covered by the TRICARE program are screened and tested for lead levels (see H.R. 2254), H3254 [10AP]
——— establish a policy relative to lead testing on military installations (see H.R. 2252), H3254 [10AP]
——— improve testing and inspection for lead on military installations, in military housing and schools, and in military-dependent children (see S. 1143), S2432 [11AP]
——— prohibit from discouraging inspection of military housing for lead-based paint or other sources of lead (see H.R. 2253), H3254 [10AP]
——— prohibit use of firefighting foam containing per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances and conduct a study on how to clean up contaminated groundwater on and near military installations (see H.R. 3226), H4626 [12JN]
——— require lead testing in Dept. of Defense Education Activity schools (see H.R. 2257), H3254 [10AP]
Health: award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics (see S. 1316), S2613 [2MY] (see H.R. 2907), H4118 [22MY]
——— ensure access to qualified acupuncturist services for military members and dependents, veterans, and Medicare beneficiaries, and allow acupuncturists as officers in the Public Health Service (see H.R. 1183), H1581 [13FE]
——— prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (see S. 1250), S2515 [30AP] (see H.R. 2401), H3338 [30AP]
——— require Armed Forces members to receive physical and mental health assessments prior to separation, include health care planning in Transition Assistance Program, and report on post-separation health care (see H.R. 4993), H8737 [8NO]
——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 191), S293 [17JA] (see H.R. 663), H717 [17JA]
Housing: authorize access to inspect privatized military housing units (see H.R. 3505), H5200 [26JN]
——— improve oversight of privatized military housing provided to Armed Forces members and their families (see S. 1513), S2924 [16MY] (see H.R. 2811), H3924 [16MY]
——— require the lessor of housing located on military installations and acquired or constructed under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative to operate and maintain such housing to certain standards (see H.R. 1403), H2270 [27FE]
Hunting and trapping: establish a Federal closing date for duck hunting season and establish special duck hunting days for youths, veterans, and active military personnel (see H.R. 742), H1209 [24JA]
Immigration: establish a process to inspect facilities located on military installations used to house, detain, screen, and review migrants and refugees (see H.R. 3727), H5727 [11JY]
——— making supplemental appropriations for border security and necessary expenses associated with significant rise in unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1900), S3843 [19JN] (see H.R. 3056), H4215 [3JN]
——— provide admission of certain sons and daughters of U.S. citizens who served on active duty in the Armed Forces abroad (see H.R. 1640), H2613 [8MR]
——— provide for inclusion of certain workers in exemption from numerical limitations on H-2B workers (see H.R. 2658), H3679 [9MY]
India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 2123), H3128 [8AP]
Information technology: conduct a study on cyberexploitation of Armed Forces members and their families (see S. 1348), S2687 [7MY]
——— create and implement an inter-agency strategy to secure fifth generation (5G) and future technology and infrastructure in the U.S. and with strategic allies (see S. 893), S2042 [27MR] (see H.R. 2881), H4063 [21MY]
——— determine the optimal strategy for structuring and manning elements of Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber organizations, Joint Mission Operations Centers, and Cyber Operations-Integrated Planning Elements (see S. 1799), S3362 [12JN]
——— establish a consortia of universities for advice on cybersecurity matters (see S. 2234), S5012 [23JY] (see H.R. 3840), H7150 [18JY]
——— establish acquisition pathways for software application and upgrades and software development and acquisition training and management programs (see H.R. 3093), H4312 [4JN]
——— improve cyber governance structures and require designation of principal advisors on military cyber force matters (see S. 1798), S3362 [12JN]
Insurance: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see S. 30), S67 [8JA] (see H.R. 344), H284 [8JA]
——— require coverage of infertility treatments (see S. 1461), S2815 [14MY] (see H.R. 2803), H3923 [16MY]
Intellectual property: develop guidelines and resources on acquisition or licensing (see H.R. 3313), H4770 [18JN]
Intelligence services: establish a plan for strengthening supply chain intelligence function and a National Supply Chain Intelligence Center (see S. 2316), S5195 [30JY]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: concur with decision to withdraw U.S. and declare the U.S. is freed from stipulations of treaty and it is not legally obligatory (see S. Res. 298), S5249 [31JY]
——— prohibit obligation or expending of funds for banned missiles (see H.R. 1249), H2030 [14FE]
International relations: prohibit deployment of U.S. strategic assets in Turkey, allow arms sales to Cyprus, and facilitate energy cooperation with Eastern Mediterranean countries (see H.R. 5182), H9057 [19NO]
Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 1039), S2270 [4AP] (see H.R. 2354), H3283 [25AP]
——— make financial assets of the Iranian Government available to pay compensatory damages to families of victims of the 1983 bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Lebanon (see S. 1529), S2924 [16MY] (see H.R. 2790), H3923 [16MY]
——— support designation of a national day of remembrance for the hostage crisis (see S. Res. 395), S6333 [31OC]
Iraq: support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 259), H2885 [27MR]
Israel: increase cooperation to develop technology to counter small unmanned aerial systems (drones) intended to threaten the U.S. and Israel (see H.R. 5063), H8825 [13NO]
Junior ROTC: carry out a program to enhance preparation of students for careers in computer science and cybersecurity (see S. 2154), S4907 [17JY] (see H.R. 3266), H4694 [13JN]
——— provide for programs of scholarships for members toward obtaining private pilot’s licenses (see S. 965), S2118 [1AP] (see H.R. 2892), H4117 [22MY]
——— require that institutions hosting a unit provide instruction in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H.R. 3173), H4388 [10JN]
Kent, Shannon M.: tribute (see H. Res. 134), H2033 [14FE]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: provide proper oversight of U.S. policy (see S. 1658), S3105 [23MY] (see H.R. 2949), H4161 [23MY]
Korea, Republic of: express importance of U.S. alliance and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties (see S. Res. 152), S2329 [9AP] (see H. Res. 301), H3217 [9AP]
Korean War: require veterans who were captured or entered MIA status while serving in a combat unit receive combat pay for each month spent in captured or MIA status (see H.R. 2555), H3474 [7MY]
Languages: authorize grants to support the study of world languages in elementary and secondary schools (see S. 2307), S5141 [29JY] (see H.R. 1094), H1461 [7FE]
Law enforcement: limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1714), H2715 [13MR]
——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents under authorizations for use of military force without charge or trial (see S. 1702), S3164 [3JN]
Law enforcement officers: ensure access to lifesaving equipment needed in defense of attacks by terrorists and violent criminals by allowing the sale or donation of Federal surplus defense equipment (see S. 1537), S2925 [16MY]
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: submit to Congress a report on service waivers for transgender individuals (see H.R. 4746), H8258 [18OC]
Lobbyists: prohibit former Members of Congress, senior political appointees, or military generals or flag officers from acting as the agent of a foreign principal (see H.R. 1522), H2367 [5MR]
Los Angeles, CA: allow use of West Los Angeles National Guard Armory as a year-round homeless shelter (see S. 974), S2118 [1AP] (see H.R. 2016), H2938 [1AP]
Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see S. Res. 374), S6092 [23OC] (see H. Res. 515), H7377 [24JY]
Mariner, Rosemary A.: tribute (see S. Res. 61), S1133 [7FE]
Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 3), S1326 [13FE] (see H. Con. Res. 18), H1583 [13FE]
Mattis, James N.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4867), H8538 [28OC]
McGee, Charles E.: authorize honorary promotion to brigadier general in the Air Force (see S. 2052), S4677 [28JN]
Medal of Honor: tribute to African American recipients (see H. Res. 96), H1349 [4FE]
Medicare: modify requirement for certain former Armed Forces members to enroll in Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life and provide coverage of certain DNA specimen provenance assay tests (see H.R. 2371), H3283 [25AP]
——— modify requirement for certain former Armed Forces members to enroll in Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life and provide for ambulatory surgical payment transparency (see H.R. 3416), H5036 [21JN]
——— provide for health equity and access for returning troops and servicemembers and provide for ambulatory surgical payment transparency (see H.R. 3429), H5074 [24JN]
Megellas, James: award Medal of Honor (see S. 98), S142 [10JA] (see H.R. 238), H211 [3JA]
Mental health: carry out a pilot program on suicide prevention in military health care system (see H.R. 4992), H8737 [8NO]
——— develop a strategy to recruit and retain mental health providers and direct military departments to develop medication monitoring programs (see H.R. 1801), H2745 [14MR]
——— study reimbursement rates for mental health care providers under TRICARE program relative to impact on access and quality of care and military readiness (see H.R. 4994), H8737 [8NO]
Mentor-Protégé Program: improve (see H.R. 3087), H4312 [4JN]
——— reauthorize and improve (see S. 1320), S2645 [6MY] (see H.R. 2794), H3923 [16MY]
Middle East: acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 361), S5896 [17OC]
——— authorize assistance and training to countries bordering the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, or Mediterranean Sea in an effort to deter and counter illicit smuggling and related maritime activity by Iran (see H.R. 2280), H3255 [10AP]
——— improve assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), consideration (see H. Res. 348), H3440 [2MY]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (see S. 1), S19 [3JA] (see H.R. 336), H283 [8JA]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and combat anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), consideration (see H. Res. 314), H3256 [10AP]
——— promote U.S. national security and prevent the resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. 2641), S5896 [17OC]
——— report on plan to secure enduring defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. 2755), S6300 [30OC]
Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse: improve consultation with installations affected by windfarm projects (see S. 1580), S3005 [21MY]
Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 118), S1900 [14MR] (see H. Res. 361), H3501 [8MY]
Military Selective Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 5492), H12289 [19DE]
Montana: designate a mountain ridge as ‘‘B–47 Ridge’’ in honor of servicemen killed in an Air Force training mission crash on such ridge (see S. 490), S1382 [14FE] (see H.R. 1267), H2031 [14FE]
My Career Advancement Account program: expand eligibility of military spouses (see S. 2311), S5141 [29JY] (see H.R. 3191), H4431 [11JN]
Nassua (U.S.S.): transfer Tarawa-class amphibious ship to Japan (see H.R. 701), H997 [22JA]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 294), S5249 [31JY]
National Archives and Records Administration: establish Missing Armed Forces Personnel Records Collection (see S. 2794), S6447 [6NO]
National Atomic Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 687), H8740 [8NO]
National Center for Military Painting and Applied Research: establish (see H.R. 3181), H4388 [10JN]
National Destroyer Recognition Month: designate (see H. Res. 229), H2745 [14MR]
National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (see S. Res. 256), S4169 [20JN] (see H. Res. 451), H4918 [19JN]
National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: recognize Arlington, TX, as home of National Medal of Honor Museum and authorize establishment of commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs (see H.R. 5173), H9056 [19NO]
National Park Service: study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 2369), H3283 [25AP]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 220), S3106 [23MY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 220), S3106 [23MY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 455), H5006 [20JN]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 455), H5006 [20JN]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 2042), S4629 [27JN] (see H.R. 1830), H2754 [18MR]
National Purple Heart Honor Commission: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 2815), S6475 [7NO]
National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see S. 602), S1593 [28FE] (see H.R. 1493), H2322 [4MR]
——— improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see S. 497), S1382 [14FE] (see H.R. 2979), H4162 [23MY]
——— include in each national defense strategy steps to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and to assure an uninterrupted supply of medicines (see H.R. 4710), H8226 [17OC]
——— modify requirements relative to use of military construction authority in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency (see S. 2705), S6155 [24OC]
——— recognize interdependence of diplomacy, development, and defense as critical to effective national security (see H. Res. 220), H2717 [13MR]
——— require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense (see S. 985), S2189 [2AP] (see H.R. 2047), H3066 [3AP]
——— support implementation of national defense strategy (see H.R. 3233), H4627 [12JN]
National Security Agency: repeal authority to access on an ongoing basis business records for foreign intelligence and international terrorism investigations (see S. 936), S2087 [28MR] (see H.R. 1942), H2914 [28MR]
National Yellow Ribbon Day: designate (see H. Res. 263), H2885 [27MR]
Native Americans: authorize urban Indian organizations to enter arrangements to share medical services and facilities with Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense to improve health care access for Native American veterans (see S. 2365), S5247 [31JY] (see H.R. 4153), H7488 [2AU]
——— honor and recognize military service and contributions of Native Americans veterans and communities (see H. Res. 403), H4164 [23MY]
Navy: call for exoneration of African American sailors convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, CA, during World War II (see H. Res. 126), H1583 [13FE]
——— recognize need to increase long-term capabilities through updated force structure, provide updates on shipbuilding and fleet status, and implement a shipbuilding schedule commensurate to the threat (see H. Res. 99), H1362 [5FE]
——— recognize victims, commemorate anniversary of explosion, and call for exoneration of African-American sailors convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, CA, during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 49), H4432 [11JN]
Nevada: extend withdrawal and reservation of certain public land for continued use of Nevada test and training range and designate certain Desert National Wildlife Refuge lands as wilderness (see S. 3145), S7208 [19DE]
New START Treaty: extend, report on Russian compliance, assess impact on force structure and foreign policy if the treaty lapses, and provide for arms limitations in the event of non-renewal (see S. 1285), S2612 [2MY]
——— extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance (see S. 845), S1899 [14MR]
Nuclear weapons: abolish and redirect resources to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (see H.R. 2419), H3339 [30AP]
——— prohibit conduct of a first-use nuclear strike (see S. 272), S769 [30JA] (see H.R. 921), H1335 [30JA]
——— prohibit conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress (see S. 200), S586 [24JA] (see H.R. 669), H718 [17JA]
——— prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see S. 401), S1132 [7FE] (see H.R. 1086), H1461 [7FE]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see S. 2727), S6243 [29OC] (see H.R. 4904), H8594 [29OC]
——— support a modern intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) force and oppose unilateral reduction of such force or delaying ground-based strategic deterrent program implementation (see S. Res. 24), S294 [17JA]
Oceans: report on vulnerabilities from sea level rise to certain military installations located outside the continental U.S. (see H.R. 3309), H4770 [18JN]
Office of Science and Technology Policy: provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 999), S2239 [3AP] (see H.R. 2051), H3067 [3AP]
OMB: establish an interagency working group to study Federal efforts to collect data on sexual violence and to make recommendations on harmonization of such efforts (see S. 1432), S2786 [13MY]
Pakistan: terminate designation as a major non-NATO ally (see H.R. 73), H203 [3JA]
Pensacola, FL: condemn terrorist attack at Naval Air Station, honor Navy members who lost their lives, recoginize first responders, caregivers, and investigators, and extend condolences to families and community (see S. Res. 457), S7157 [18DE]
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ: provide degree granting authority for the U.S. Army Armament Graduate School (see H.R. 2880), H4063 [21MY]
Postal Regulatory Commission: establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the U.S. to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office (see H.R. 400), H358 [9JA]
Postal Service: provide that care packages mailed to an Armed Forces member by any family member shall be carried at no cost (see H.R. 5134), H8958 [18NO]
Presidents of the U.S.: define that Presidential wars without congressional consent are impeachable offenses and prohibit making the U.S. a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without congressional declaration of war (see H. Res. 411), H4180 [30MY]
——— submit periodic reports on the cost of Presidential travel (see H.R. 1462), H2314 [28FE]
Proof of concept commercialization program: modify (see H.R. 3177), H4388 [10JN]
Public buildings: improve effectiveness and efficiency and reduce costs of supply chain and inventory management by consolidating unnecessary and unneeded storage centers (see S. 2487), S5539 [17SE]
Public debt: prioritize public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances if the public debt ceiling is reached and provide limited authority to exceed the debt ceiling for such obligations (see S. 623), S1594 [28FE]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 180), S2570 [1MY] (see H. Res. 353), H3440 [2MY]
Pueblo (U.S.S.): call for return to the U.S. Navy by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 479), H5303 [9JY]
——— maintain seizure and detention of crew were in violation of international law and call for return to the U.S. Navy by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 439), H4628 [12JN]
Puerto Rico: compensate certain residents of Vieques island for use of such island for military readiness (see H.R. 4605), H8094 [4OC]
ROTC: improve benefits for survivors of deceased graduates (see S. 2564), S5747 [26SE] (see H.R. 3178), H4388 [10JN] (see H.R. 5378), H10015 [10DE]
Saudi Arabia: prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft (see H.R. 910), H1335 [30JA]
SBA: codify Boots to Business Program (see H.R. 3537), H5256 [27JN]
——— improve programs for veterans (see S. 1998), S4566 [26JN]
——— support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (see H.R. 3661), H5583 [10JY]
Schools: study renovation, repair, or expansion needs of certain elementary schools and secondary schools that educate military-dependant children (see H.R. 4917), H8677 [30OC]
Science: prioritize funding for expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (see S. 1249), S2515 [30AP] (see H.R. 2400), H3338 [30AP] (see H.R. 4757), H8258 [18OC]
Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 419), S6507 [12NO]
Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 256), S4169 [20JN] (see H. Res. 451), H4918 [19JN]
Ships and vessels: increase number of operational aircraft carriers (see H.R. 700), H997 [22JA]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 166), S2435 [11AP]
65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building, San Juan, PR: designate (see H.R. 2325), H3270 [15AP]
Social Security: establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 2655), H3679 [9MY]
Society of the First Infantry Division: authorize addition of names of First Infantry Division members killed in action to First Division Monument on White House Grounds (see S. 389), S1132 [7FE] (see H.R. 1088), H1461 [7FE]
Southeast Asia: require a strategy for U.S. engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 1632), H2584 [7MR]
Space policy: improve understanding and forecasting of space weather events (see S. 881), S1987 [26MR] (see H.R. 5260), H9175 [22NO]
Sri Lanka: observe anniversary of end of civil war, commemorate lives lost, commend reconciliation efforts between diverse ethnic and religious communities, reform security sector, and prosecute war crimes (see H. Res. 442), H4695 [13JN]
Syria: oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (see S.J. Res. 57), S5793 [15OC] (see H.J. Res. 77), H8143 [15OC] (see H. Res. 625), H8111 [11OC]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism (see S.J. Res. 59), S5966 [22OC]
Taiwan: foster security through inclusion in international organizations, review of Dept. of State diplomatic guidance, and enhancement of U.S.-Taiwan defense relationship (see S. 878), S1987 [26MR] (see H.R. 2002), H2937 [1AP]
Taxation: allow members of Armed Forces Ready Reserve to make elective deferrals to retirement plans on the basis of their service (see H.R. 905), H1334 [30JA]
——— allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 413), H358 [9JA]
——— decrease distance away from home required for a member of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces to be eligible for above-the-line deduction for travel expenses (see S. 837), S1899 [14MR]
——— establish Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund to receive payments of taxpayers conscientiously opposed to war, ensure that such revenue is used for non-military purposes, and improve revenue collection (see H.R. 4169), H7492 [6AU]
——— exempt survivor benefit annuity plan payments from individual alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 1791), H2744 [14MR]
——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2667), H3726 [10MY] (see H.R. 2912), H4118 [22MY]
——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (see S. 1802), S3363 [12JN]
——— provide a credit to employers of National Guard members and reservists (see H.R. 801), H1217 [25JA]
——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to veterans’ service organizations that do not have wartime service membership requirements (see H.R. 1715), H2715 [13MR]
——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (see S. 537), S1436 [25FE] (see H.R. 2499), H3439 [2MY]
——— treat certain military survivor benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax (see S. 1370), S2743 [8MY] (see H.R. 2481), H3439 [2MY] (see H.R. 2716), H3788 [14MY]
Technology: establish demonstration program at a military installation to evaluate feasibility and benefits of using innovative technologies and systems to assist in military installation management (see H.R. 2450), H3403 [1MY]
——— report to Congress on artificial intelligence strategy (see H.R. 2432), H3403 [1MY]
Terrorism: recognize women’s varied roles in violent extremism and terrorism and promote their meaningful participation in efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism and terrorism (see H.R. 1653), H2614 [8MR]
Transportation: provide space-available travel on military aircraft to children, surviving spouses, and siblings of Armed Forces members who die during active duty (see H.R. 1017), H1391 [6FE]
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 192), H208 [3JA]
Treaties and agreements: require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (see H. Con. Res. 42), H4119 [22MY]
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: support goals and provisions (see H. Res. 302), H3256 [10AP]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish National Wildlife Corridors Program and other initiatives to protect and restore native fish, wildlife, and plant species and their habitats (see S. 1499), S2923 [16MY] (see H.R. 2795), H3923 [16MY]
U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 286), S5108 [25JY]
U.S. Space Command: establish (see H.R. 1746), H2717 [13MR]
U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (see S. 28), S27 [4JA] (see H.R. 4862), H8538 [28OC]
United Kingdom: carry out research, development, test, and evaluation activities to establish directed energy capabilities that address threats to the U.S., deployed forces, or the United Kingdom (see H.R. 3626), H5272 [5JY]
Veterans: authorize spouses of servicemembers who incur a catastrophic injury or illness, or die while in military service, to terminate leases of premises and motor vehicles (see S. 1118), S2386 [10AP] (see H.R. 2227), H3253 [10AP]
——— develop guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility for benefits and decorations when service records are incomplete due to damage while in Dept. of Defense possession (see H.R. 2947), H4161 [23MY]
——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay and disability compensation to certain disabled retirees who are not eligible for combat-related special compensation (see H.R. 5060), H8825 [13NO]
——— extend work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans, assist small businesses owned by veterans, and improve enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 4824), H8456 [23OC]
——— prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home (see H.R. 4890), H8539 [28OC]
——— prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of certain disputes arising from claims of servicemembers and veterans (see S. 2459), S5407 [10SE] (see H.R. 2750), H3841 [15MY]
Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of return of Indiana National Guard 151st Infantry Regiment Company D, commonly referred to as the Indiana Rangers, from combat (see S. Res. 301), S5249 [31JY] (see H. Res. 508), H7241 [23JY]
——— commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 404), H4164 [23MY]
——— recognize contributions of Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard Freedom Fighters and the people of Cambodia and Laos in support and defense of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 2097), H3099 [4AP]
Virgin Islands: authorize basic housing allowance for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 2814), H3924 [16MY]
War Powers Resolution: reform procedures authorizing, narrowing, or repealing use of military force and sunset certain prior authorizations for use of military force (see S.J. Res. 60), S6567 [13NO]
——— require the President to seek advance congressional approval before sending U.S. Armed Forces into conflict except when there’s an immediate threat to the U.S. or its citizens (see H.J. Res. 66), H4918 [19JN]
Water pollution: provide water uncontaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) for agricultural purposes to areas affected by contamination from military installations (see S. 675), S1705 [6MR] (see H.R. 1567), H2503 [6MR]
Weapons: develop with Israel directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles and other threats (see H.R. 1795), H2744 [14MR]
——— improve U.S. missile defense capabilities (see S. 1690), S3106 [23MY]
——— provide for pilot programs to streamline decisionmaking process for weapon systems (see S. 1271), S2569 [1MY] (see S. 1800), S3363 [12JN]
Women veterans: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 415), S6475 [7NO] (see H. Res. 579), H7902 [24SE]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 235), S3253 [5JN] (see H. Res. 438), H4627 [12JN]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of Women’s Army Corps assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’ (see S. 633), S1594 [28FE]
——— commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there (see S. Con. Res. 23), S5249 [31JY] (see H.J. Res. 81), H10306 [16DE]
——— provide that service in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 3746), H5774 [12JY]
——— recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps by providing veteran status, honorable discharges and service medals where merited, and limited burial benefits (see S. 997), S2239 [3AP] (see H.R. 2056), H3067 [3AP]
——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see S. Res. 135), S2189 [2AP] (see H. Res. 413), H4180 [30MY]
Citations
Medal of Honor awarded to Alfred (Mac) Wilson, H8134 [15OC]
Medal of Honor awarded to Marvin (Rex) Young, H8134 [15OC]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), S4452 [24JN], S4599 [27JN], S5563, S5569 [18SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), conference report, S7019 [12DE], S7042 [16DE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), motion to proceed, S3469 [13JN], S3830 [19JN]
Barrett, Barbara McConnell: nomination to be Sec. of the Air Force, S5726 [26SE], S5784 [15OC]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S6187 [28OC], S6271 [30OC], S6735 [21NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), motion to proceed, S5881 [17OC], S5946 [22OC]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), motion to proceed, S5486 [16SE], S5561 [18SE], S5881 [17OC], S6188 [28OC], S6326 [31OC]
Esper, Sec. of the Army: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S4936 [18JY], S4960 [22JY]
Hyten, John E.: nomination to be Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair, S5659 [24SE], S5695 [25SE]
Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S736 [29JA], S776, S788 [31JA], S829 [4FE]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), motion to proceed, S31 [4JA], S48 [8JA], S128 [10JA], S174 [14JA], S693 [28JA]
Norquist, David L.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Defense, S5126 [29JY]
Conference reports
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (S. 1790), H9389–H9951 [9DE]
Declarations
President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to obtain funding for construction of a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border does not qualify under National Emergencies Act: several former national security officials, S5653–S5655 [24SE]
Essays
State of the Union: Jackson Maiocco, S739 [29JA]
Factsheets
12 Key Federal Policies That Have Contributed to the U.S. Racial Wealth and Income Gap: Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice (organization), H7555 [9SE]
Letters
Armed Forces removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H1549 [13FE]
Border security and necessary expenses associated with significant rise in unaccompanied alien children supplemental appropriations: Alex M. Azar II, Sec. of HHS and Kevin McAleenan, Dept. of Homeland Security, H4670 [13JN]
Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7883, H7884 [24SE]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7884 [24SE]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7884 [24SE]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7884 [24SE]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Representative Adam Smith, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5338, H5339, H5340, H5341, H5342 [10JY]
——— Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5340 [10JY]
——— Representative Cummings, Committee on Oversight and Reform (House), H5340 [10JY]
——— Representative DeFazio, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5341 [10JY]
——— Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H5341 [10JY]
——— Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5339 [10JY]
——— Representative Grijalva, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H5340 [10JY]
——— Representative Lofgren, Committee on House Administration (House), H5338 [10JY]
——— Representative Lowey, Committee on Appropriations (House), H5338 [10JY]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5340 [10JY]
——— Representative Pallone, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5339 [10JY]
——— Representative Peterson, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5338 [10JY]
——— Representative Robert C. (Bobby) Scott, Committee on Education and Labor (House), H5339 [10JY]
——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5342 [10JY]
——— Representative Takano, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), H5341 [10JY]
——— Representative Velázquez, Committee on Small Business (House), H5341 [10JY]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5339 [10JY]
——— Representative Yarmuth, Committee on the Budget (House), H5338 [10JY]
Ensure admitted candidates to military academies undergo screenings for speech disorders, are provided results of such screenings, and the option of undergoing speech therapy: Pamela Mertz, National Stuttering Association, H5670 [11JY]
Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act: several veterans and military organizations, H4145 [23MY]
Non-defense discretionary budget programs funding: Mission Readiness—Council for a Strong America, S1572 [28FE]
Protect Our Universities Act: Senators Burr and Warner, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S4522 [25JN]
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E1571 [10DE]
——— Representative Yarmuth, Committee on the Budget (House), E1571 [10DE]
Lists
Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff, S7044 [16DE]
First Congressional District of New York Armed Forces enlistees, E563 [9MY]
Indiana 6th Congressional District service academy nominees, H4776 [19JN]
New Hampshire 2d Congressional District Vietnam Commemorative Pin recipients, E1360 [29OC]
Richmond, VA, Armed Forces enlistees, E640 [21MY]
Senate staff who worked on H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction appropriations, S6322 [31OC]
Texas 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E631 [20MY]
Victims of 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, S5947 [22OC]
Victims of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7640–H7653 [11SE]
Virginia 10th Congressional District high school seniors enlisting in the Air Force, E607 [16MY]
Virginia 10th Congressional District high school seniors enlisting in the Army, E608 [16MY]
Virginia 10th Congressional District high school seniors enlisting in the Marine Corps, E609 [16MY]
Virginia 10th Congressional District high school seniors enlisting in the Navy, E610 [16MY]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2001: President Trump, S5473 [12SE], H7697 [12SE]
Veto of S.J. Res. 7, Armed Forces Removal From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: President Trump, S2469, S2483 [29AP]
Motions
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5760 [12JY]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), S3469 [13JN], S4452 [24JN], S5562 [18SE], H7738, H7743 [17SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), conference report, S7069 [17DE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 758), H10044 [11DE]
Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), H1554 [13FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), S1835 [13MR], H3081 [4AP]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S5880 [17OC], S6734, S6735 [21NO], H9035 [19NO]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), S5486 [16SE], S5562 [18SE], S5881 [17OC], S6187 [28OC], H4731 [18JN], H4795 [19JN]
Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S31 [4JA], S166 [14JA], S187 [15JA], S299 [18JA], S326 [22JA], S541, S549 [24JA], S725 [29JA]
Notices
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 1830, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act, H7832 [19SE]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 2938, Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act, H7237 [23JY]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7898 [24SE]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3304, National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act, H7237 [23JY]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3661, Patriotic Employer Protection Act, H8824 [13NO]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 4803, Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act, H9219 [3DE]
Proposed sale of defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S736 [29JA], S765 [30JA], S908 [6FE], S1320 [13FE], S1789 [12MR], S1892 [14MR], S1976–S1981 [26MR], S2183 [2AP], S2319 [9AP], S2481 [29AP], S2633–S2640 [6MY], S2780–S2782 [13MY], S3095, S3096, S3097 [23MY], S3155–S3157 [3JN], S3203–S3209 [4JN], S4670–S4672 [28JN], S4692–S4695 [8JY], S4817–S4820 [15JY], S5187–S5191 [30JY], S5384–S5390 [10SE], S5438–S5440 [11SE], S5469–S5471 [12SE], S5659 [24SE], S5701 [25SE], S5833–S5836 [16OC], S5889 [17OC], S6086 [23OC], S6294 [30OC], S6707–S6710 [20NO], S6748, S6749–S6751 [21NO], S6787 [2DE], S6884 [5DE]
Proposed transfer of jurisdictional control of certain defense articles and services: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6546–S6562 [13NO]
Papers
Civil Affairs, Winston Churchill, and the Power of Paying Attention: Andrew J. Bibb, S5304–S5307 [1AU]
Impact of Stuttering on Naval Career of Michael Pender, H5670 [11JY]
Poems
‘‘And on This Day,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1128 [11SE]
‘‘Medic’s Last Patrol,’’ Lloyd and Brad McMillan, H7164 [23JY]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: report on program, policies, and practices relative to small farms and make recommendations on working with small farms to supply commissaries and feed servicemembers, H5594 [11JY]
Air Force: anniversary, H7768 [18SE]
——— operation and maintenance funding, H2876 [27MR]
——— operations and maintenance account funding to rebuild military installations affected by disasters, H3703, H3704 [10MY]
Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency: report on need for, and/or benefits of, constructing new or maintaining direct fuel pipeline connections, H5677 [11JY]
Air Force University Research Initiative: funding, H5664 [11JY]
al-Baghdadi, Abu Bakr: tribute to U.S. intelligence and military personnel who carried out mission leading to death in Syria, H8464, H8465 [28OC], H8573 [29OC], H8606 [30OC]
American Red Cross: tribute to Holiday Mail for Heroes program, H9228 [4DE]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): research funding, H4729 [18JN]
Animals: establish procedures to return to the U.S. military working dogs who have retired from service abroad and been adopted by civilian families, E827 [24JN]
Antonik, Paul: Executive Office of the President Meritorious Professional Presidential Rank Award recipient, E1608 [18DE]
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5337–H5576 [10JY], H5593, H5594–H5724 [11JY], H5732, H5733–H5743, H5750–H5764, H5768–H5770 [12JY], H5778 [15JY], H7692, H7693 [12SE], H8904 [15NO], E893 [10JY], E904 [11JY], E909, E910, E911, E912, E913 [12JY], E917, E918, E919 [15JY], E935, E937 [17JY]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), consideration (H. Res. 476), H5314–H5323 [10JY], H5779 [15JY]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), corrections in engrossment, H5765 [12JY]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), motion to recommit, H5762 [12JY]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), H7702 [12SE], H7760 [18SE], H7870, H7872, H7873 [24SE], H7979 [25SE], H8059 [27SE], H9231–H9234 [4DE], H9263 [5DE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), conference report, H9956, H10005 [10DE], H10033, H10082–H10093 [11DE], E1578 [11DE], E1582 [12DE], E1602 [17DE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 758), H10033–H10042 [11DE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), insert H.R. 2500 language in lieu, H7737 [17SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), motion to instruct conferees, H7739–H7742 [17SE]
——— making, H10380, H10381, H10385, H10386 [17DE]
——— military readiness, pay increase, and personnel account funding, H5762 [12JY]
——— overseas contingency operations funding, H2832 [27MR], H5643, H5644 [11JY]
——— postpone impeachment inquiry until after authorization and appropriations bills are passed, H8402 [23OC]
——— restore funding to military construction projects that had funds diverted to fund national emergency declared by President Trump in order to construct a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H7739–H7742 [17SE]
——— use of military construction and Corps of Engineers appropriations for construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H7565 [10SE]
Arizona: tribute to Goodyear, AZ, Rotary Club of White Tanks and Youth4Troops (organization) community service project preparing care packages for deployed servicemembers and homeless veterans, E961 [23JY]
Armed Forces: allow claims against the U.S. for injury and death of members caused by improper medical care (H.R. 2422), H7562 [10SE]
——— allow enlistment and commissioning of transgender individuals and prohibit involuntary separation or denial of reenlistment or continuation of service based solely on gender identity, H5315 [10JY]
——— allow families of fallen and critically-injured servicemembers to terminate their telephone, cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts without penalty (H.R. 4356), H8757, H8758 [12NO]
——— anniversary of Army National Guard 28th Infantry Division, H2838 [27MR]
——— anniversary of Operation Secret Squirrel, E1011 [30JY]
——— Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard training support funding, H4928 [20JN]
——— correct military records and apply liberal consideration standard relative to victims of sexual trauma, intimate partner violence, or domestic abuse, H5652 [11JY]
——— correct military records of individiuals discharged on the basis of sexual orientation, H5743 [12JY]
——— decision to withdraw from Syria, H365 [10JA]
——— defer deployment of a member who gives birth for one year unless the member elects to deploy with approval of a military health care provider (H.R. 3724), E917 [15JY]
——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H1324 [30JA]
——— enhance recordkeeping relative to exposure by members to certain occupational and environmental hazards while deployed overseas, H10085 [11DE], E1582 [12DE]
——— enhance recordkeeping relative to exposure by members to certain occupational and environmental hazards while deployed overseas (H.R. 2617), H4303 [4JN]
——— ensure access to contraception and family planning education, H5548, H5549 [10JY]
——— ensure certain TRICARE beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico may enroll in TRICARE Prime (H.R. 2171), H4019 [21MY]
——— ensure continued intelligence collection, analysis, and sharing operations with other nations pending removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H1552, H1553 [13FE]
——— ensure women members and their families have access to quality childcare, H3836 [15MY]
——— extend exemption from bankruptcy means-test presumption of abuse for certain members of the National Guard and Reserves (H.R. 3304), H7216, H7217 [23JY]
——— impact on readiness of diverting funds to construction of a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H2821 [26MR]
——— improve TRICARE program for retired members of the National Guard and Reserve components (H.R. 5169), H9042 [19NO]
——— oppose ban on transgender members, reject claims for basis of such ban, and urge Dept. of Defense to not reinstate the ban (H. Res. 124), H2891–H2899, H2907 [28MR]
——— oppose ban on transgender members, reject claims for basis of such ban, and urge Dept. of Defense to not reinstate the ban (H. Res. 124), consideration (H. Res. 252), H2840–H2847 [27MR]
——— Pennsylvania Air National Guard 193d Special Operations Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, E1069 [23AU]
——— prohibit deployment to the southern border to enforce immigration law, H5722 [11JY]
——— prohibit funding for introduction of members into hostilities, H4777 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement policy to ban certain transgender people from serving in the military, H4717 [18JN]
——— prohibit introduction into hostilities in Venezuela without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization, H2630 [11MR]
——— reform procedures for jury panel selection for trial by court-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, H5033 [21JN]
——— reform rights afforded to service members court-martialed for certain offenses in combat under Uniform Code of Military Justice, H8875 [14NO]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 70), consideration (H. Res. 695), H8838–H8845 [14NO]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Syria (H. Con. Res. 77), consideration (H. Res. 739), H9230–H9235 [4DE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H375 [10JA], H10086, H10088, H10089 [11DE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), H1483 [8FE], H1528, H1531, H1543–H1556 [13FE], H2000 [14FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), consideration (H. Res. 122), H1533–H1541 [13FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), corrections in engrossment, H1558 [13FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (H.J. Res. 37), motion to recommit, H1554 [13FE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), H2689 [13MR], H3071, H3075–H3083 [4AP]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), consideration (H. Res. 274), H2948–H2956 [2AP]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), motion to commit, H3081, H3082 [4AP]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq, H5718, H5719 [11JY], E935 [17JY]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5719, H5720 [11JY], H10385 [17DE], E813 [21JN]
——— report to National Instant Criminal Background Check System any member convicted of offenses that would disqualify them from possessing or receiving a firearm and study feasibility of military protective order database, H5553 [10JY]
——— require congressional approval prior to engaging in hostilities with Iran, H5090 [25JN], H7719 [17SE], E813 [21JN]
——— require eligibility to serve be based on gender-neutral occupational standards and prohibit exclusions based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex, including gender identity and sexual orientation, H5546, H5547 [10JY]
——— require post-deployment mental health checkup, H8152 [16OC]
——— 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron recipient of Air Force Gallant Unit Citation, H2786 [25MR]
——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (H.R. 2326), H4035–H4039 [21MY]
——— tribute, H1355 [5FE]
——— tribute to Air Force 55th Wing, H2836 [27MR]
——— tribute to Florida Air National Guard 125th Fighter Wing, H8253 [18OC]
——— tribute to Georgia Army National Guard, H7907 [25SE]
——— tribute to Indiana Army National Guard 127th Cyber Protection Battalion, H8791 [13NO]
——— tribute to Kentucky National Guard 206th Engineer Battalion, E992 [25JY]
——— tribute to military families, H8835 [14NO]
——— tribute to Pennsylvania National Guard, H1998 [14FE]
Armed Forces Day: observance, H3930 [17MY]
Arms sales: prohibit funding for sale of air-to-ground munitions to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, H5734, H5735 [12JY], E909 [12JY]
——— prohibit funding for sale of defense articles to Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates under emergency authority and circumvention of congressional review, H5596–H5598 [11JY]
——— prohibit funding to issue export licenses for sale of certain defense articles and services to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, H4723, H4724 [18JN]
——— restrict the President’s emergency export authority under the Arms Export Control Act and limit use of an emergency determination to approve overseas manufacturing or co-production of defense items, H5545 [10JY]
Army: anniversary of Rangers, H4704 [18JN]
——— anniversary of safe return of 173d Quartermaster Service Co., from Vietnamese Conflict, E1038 [6AU]
——— combat development centers funding, H5014 [21JN]
——— Future Vertical Lift program funding, H4721 [18JN]
——— review impact of inactivating watercraft units on disaster preparedness, H5629 [11JY]
Association of Military Banks of America: anniversary, H4060 [21MY]
Association of the U.S. Army: anniversary of Redstone-Huntsville Chapter, E678 [28MY]
Astoria, OR: tribute to Be the Light Food Pantry for providing assistance to Coast Guard members and families during Government shutdown, E396 [3AP]
Atomic Veterans Service Medal: authorize award, H5316 [10JY]
Aviation: expand space-available flight program funding to include spouses and caregivers of disabled veterans, H4726, H4727 [18JN]
——— report on risks posed by non-military aircraft flying over military installations, H5568 [10JY]
Azerbaijan: condition transfer of defense articles on certification that such weapons will not be used against civilian aviation, H5595 [11JY]
Bankruptcy: exempt certain Social Security, victims of war crimes or terrorism, and disability benefits from calculation of monthly income of veterans (H.R. 2938), H4124 [23MY], H7215, H7216 [23JY], E979 [24JY]
Barksdale AFB, LA: Weapons Generation Facility construction funding, H5014 [21JN]
Bellavia, David: Medal of Honor recipient, H5072 [24JN]
Birth control: clarify contraception coverage parity to ensure all methods of contraception approved by the FDA are covered by TRICARE without copay, including contraceptive counseling, insertion, and removal, H5545 [10JY]
Bowen, Dakota: Army Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, H8396 [23OC]
Budget: provide parity for defense and nondefense spending, H4405 [11JN]
Burma: limit military cooperation and apply sanctions to perpetrators of human rights abuses including against the Rohingya, H5545 [10JY]
——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 3190), H7874, H7878–H7885 [24SE]
Cable security fleet: establish to provide installation, maintenance, and repair of submarine cables and related equipment, H5630 [11JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II upon death, H5648 [11JY]
Cazzola, Frederick J.: U.S. Army Ordnance Corps Hall of Fame inductee, E1151 [16SE]
CDC: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances health study funding, H5658 [11JY]
Chemicals: ensure that all incineration of materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances eliminates them while also ensuring that none is emitted into the air, H5649 [11JY]
China: require Annual Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China to include assessment of expansion of surveillance, E911 [12JY]
Chisolm, Robert E.: 82d Airborne Division All American Hall of Fame inductee, H4149 [23MY]
Churchill, Rudolph C.: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E706 [4JN]
Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for lawful permanent resident children of military and Federal Government personnel residing abroad (H.R. 4803), H9188, H9189 [3DE], E1453 [15NO], E1560 [9DE]
Civil liberties: prohibit the indefinite military detention of U.S. citizens, H5645 [11JY]
Climate: impact of climate change on military installations, H2819 [26MR], H4304 [4JN]
——— impact of climate change on national security study funding, H4721 [18JN]
Coast Guard: coordinate with Depts. of Education and Defense to establish programs to improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) knowledge of elementary and secondary school students and faculty, H5665 [11JY], H10091 [11DE]
——— coordinate with Depts. of Education and Defense to establish programs to improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) knowledge of elementary and secondary school students and faculty (H.R. 3205), E748 [11JN]
Colleges and universities: historically Black colleges and universities funding, H4714 [18JN]
Colorado: codify that High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site flight guidance regulations will not be impacted by legislation to designate certain wilderness, recreation, and conservation areas, H8646 [30OC], H8701–H8703 [31OC]
——— recognize critical importance of military aviation training, including training conducted at High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, H5712 [11JY], H8664, H8665 [30OC]
——— tribute to 4th Congressional District U.S. Air Force Academy appointees, E726 [6JN]
Columbia, SC: Greater Columbia Region named Association of Defense Communities Great American Defense Community, H4399 [11JN]
Columbus, IN: Columbus Police Dept., recipient of Dept. of Defense Above and Beyond Award, H5308 [10JY]
Commission on Wartime Contracting: establish, H5664 [11JY]
Committees of the House: condemn refusals to comply with subpoenas relative to impeachment inquiry against President Trump, H8284 [21OC]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H350–H355 [9JA]
——— recognize failure to pass legislation due to prioritization of impeachment inquiry against President Trump, H9152, H9153 [21NO]
Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program: establish (H. Res. 107), H8580–H8583, H8585 [29OC], H8600 [30OC]
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program: arthritis research funding, H4720 [18JN]
——— tick-borne disease research funding, H4714 [18JN]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: ensure servicemembers, veterans, and their family members are represented on Consumer Advisory Board, H4098 [22MY]
Contracts: establish a public-private exchange program for the acquisition workforce, E918 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding to contract with any company that is a subsidiary of company with a Chinese controlling interest, H5320 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to enter into any contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with any Trump Organization-related business, H5633, H5634 [11JY]
——— require Office of Inspector General to audit sole source contracts with depot maintenance centers, H5654 [11JY], E960 [23JY]
Corps of Engineers: prohibit reallocation of Civil Works Program funding to another Federal department or agency, H4748, H4749 [18JN]
——— repeal Presidential authority to terminate or defer civil works projects funding for national defense or emergencies (H.R. 1137), E157 [11FE]
Credit: extend consumer protections relative to interest rates and credit limits provided to Armed Forces members to veterans, their families, and all consumers (H.R. 5050), E1429 [12NO]
Crime: establish a civilian advisory committee to advise on prevention of sexual assault in the Armed Forces, inform victims about their case status, and pay for certain enlisted members to attend law school, H5319 [10JY]
Custy, Edward: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E706 [4JN]
Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List, H5600, H5601 [11JY]
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding to propose, plan, or execute any additional base realignment and closure rounds, H5017 [21JN]
Defense Health Agency: impact of consolidation of medical care systems on access to medical services, H4730, H4731 [18JN]
Defense Logistics Agency: prohibit from using any food contact substances to assemble or package meals ready-to-eat (MRE) that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, H5648 [11JY]
Defense-Wide Manufacturing Science and Technology program: anti-tamper heterogeneous integrated microelectronics funding, H5692 [11JY]
——— funding, H10386 [17DE]
——— Microelectronics Cybersecurity Center funding, H4730 [18JN]
Dept. of Education: expand military student identifier program to include students of parents who serve in the National Guard and Reserves (H.R. 1896), E358 [27MR]
Dept. of HHS: require a study on women and lung cancer (H.R. 2222), H9068 [20NO]
Dept. of Justice: establish grant program to assist with medical expenses of qualified retired military and law enforcement working dogs (H.R. 5081), H9064 [20NO]
Dept. of State: provide additional visas for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 2796), E614 [16MY]
——— review U.S.-Turkey relations (H.R. 4694), H12287 [19DE]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: across-the-board funding reduction for non-defense activities, H4684, H4685 [13JN]
Dept. of the Interior: consult with Dept. of Defense to determine if prohibition on certain offshore oil and gas leases pose a national security risk due to potential increase in dependence on foreign oil, H7617, H7618 [11SE]
——— take certain Federal lands located in Sonoma County, CA, into trust for the benefit of the Lytton Rancheria, H5637 [11JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize use of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to pay for preparatory courses for professional licenses and certification, H7210, H7211 [23JY]
——— authorize use of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to pay for preparatory courses for professional licenses and certification (H.R. 2934), E655 [22MY]
——— clarify which children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program, H8750, H8751 [12NO]
——— consult and coordinate with the Dept. of Defense relative to providing access to child care for certain veterans receiving health care at a departmental facility, H1476 [8FE]
——— establish a registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations, H10033 [11DE]
——— expand eligibility for Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship to children and spouses of certain deceased Armed Forces members, H7210 [23JY]
——— expand health care coverage during the transition of Armed Forces members from service to civilian life (H.R. 5024), E1409 [8NO]
——— extend Women’s Health Transition Training pilot program (H.R. 2942), H7206, H7207 [23JY]
——— provide hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for veterans discharged from the Armed Forces by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity (H.R. 2931), H4150 [23MY]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation, H7760 [18SE], H9231–H9234 [4DE], H10083, H10086, H10088 [11DE]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 553), H5594 [11JY], H5768 [12JY], H5833 [16JY], H7136 [18JY], H7226 [23JY], E937 [17JY]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 553), waive consensus calendar (H. Res. 476), H5314–H5323 [10JY], H5779 [15JY]
——— veterans’ medical transportation programs modernization funding, E817 [21JN]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), H4670 [13JN], H4797–H4896 [19JN], H4928, H4929–H4997 [20JN], H5011–H5022 [21JN], H5047–H5072 [24JN], H5100–H5104 [25JN], E817 [21JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration (H. Res. 445), H4779–H4789 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 708), H8967–H8971 [19NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 75), H9041 [19NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), Senate amendment, H8966, H8972–H9041 [19NO], H9156 [21NO], E1483 [20NO]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Labor: establish pilot program to develop online application for Transition Assistance Program, H5691 [11JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H10593, H10599 [17DE]
Depts. of Defense and State: report on human rights abuses in Brazil, H5653 [11JY]
——— submit report on participants in security cooperation programs or security assistance training recipients that have been sanctioned by the U.S. for human rights violations or terrorist activities, H5567 [10JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4332, H4333 [5JN], H4399 [11JN], H4452–H4625 [12JN], H4632–H4670, H4673–H4687 [13JN], H4710–H4767 [18JN], H4776, H4777, H4789–H4797 [19JN], H4922, H4928 [20JN], H8790 [13NO], E792, E797 [19JN], E827 [24JN], E833 [25JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 431), H4402–H4411 [11JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 436), H4445–H4452 [12JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 445), H4779–H4789 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), corrections in engrossment, H4797 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), motion to recommit, H4795 [19JN]
Dessaso, Chayne: U.S. Military Academy appointee, H2005 [14FE]
Disasters: military construction funding to rebuild installations in North Carolina and Florida affected by hurricanes, H3702, H3703 [10MY]
——— prohibit funding for any building project that does not conform to military installation resilience standards, H5019 [21JN]
Diseases and disorders: triple-negative breast cancer research funding, H5671, H5672 [11JY]
District of Columbia: clarify circumstances determining the exercise of authority over the District of Columbia National Guard between the Mayor and the President (H.R. 1090), E145 [7FE]
——— tribute to National Guard State Partnership Program, E380 [1AP]
Dole, Bob: authorize honorary appointment to grade of colonel in the regular Army (S. 252), H2817 [26MR]
Drugs: impose sanctions relative to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids, H5673 [11JY]
——— impose sanctions relative to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids (H.R. 2483), H4060 [21MY]
——— sanction manufacturers who provide synthetic opioids to traffickers and financial institutions that assist such entities, fund law enforcement and intelligence agencies, and establish Commission on Synthetic Opioid Trafficking, H5654 [11JY]
Ecology and environment: enhance readiness by adapting infrastructure and operations to address climate change and improving energy and resource efficiency (H.R. 2759), H3799 [15MY]
——— require annual update of climate vulnerability and risk assessment tool, H5659 [11JY]
Education: allow civilian academic faculty at covered institutions to retain copyright for scholarly works completed outside of their assigned instructional duties, H5545 [10JY]
——— authorize senior Armed Forces officials to endorse and participate in activities of charitable foundations that support service academies, H5545 [10JY]
——— ensure admitted candidates to military academies undergo screenings for speech disorders, are provided results of such screenings, and the option of undergoing speech therapy, H5669–H5672 [11JY]
——— restore GI Bill transfer eligibility, H5778 [15JY]
Electronics: lead-free electronics research and development funding, H4721 [18JN], E792 [19JN]
Employment: develop pilot program to train skilled technicians for defense industrial careers, H5654 [11JY]
Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction for non-defense activities, H4750 [18JN]
EPA: strengthen manufacturing and processing notices for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, H7870, H7872, H7873 [24SE]
Erickson, Nathaniel: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E519 [1MY]
FEC: require analysis of disinformation campaigns focused on influencing military servicemembers and veterans along with recommendations to address these efforts, H8436, H8437 [23OC]
Federal-State relations: require cooperative agreements with States to mitigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination resulting from their facilities, H5648 [11JY]
Financial services and general Government: across-the-board funding reduction for non-defense activities, H5185, H5186 [26JN]
Fire prevention: end use of firefighting foam containing per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, H5648 [11JY]
Fisher, Gail: Army Materiel Command Paralegal of the Year Award recipient, E1271 [11OC]
Florida: tribute to 15th Congressional District service academy nominees, H4296 [4JN]
——— tribute to high school seniors from the 21st Congressional District enlisting in the Armed Forces, E522 [1MY]
——— tribute to 20th Congressional District Armed Forces enlistees, E537 [3MY]
Foreign aid: assess status and feasibility of expanding security cooperation and assistance to Pacific Island countries, H5567 [10JY]
Foreign countries: assess foreign military influence in Pacific Island countries, H5567 [10JY]
——— report to Congress on financial costs and national security benefits of overseas military operations, H5555–H5557 [10JY]
——— report to Congress on retired military officers who are employed or compensated by a foreign government, H5629 [11JY]
Foreign policy: combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (H.R. 2116), H3966–H3969 [20MY]
Fort Benning, GA: tribute to Army 75th Ranger Regiment, H8883 [15NO]
Fort Gordon, GA: cyber instructional facility construction funding, H5014 [21JN]
Fort Jackson, SC: anniversary, H4399 [11JN]
——— tribute to privatized army lodging, H372 [10JA]
Fort Stewart, GA: Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield winner of Army Community of Excellence gold award, H3133 [9AP]
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, GA: Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence recipient, H4317 [5JN]
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site: dedication of U.S. Army Buffalo Soldiers Memorial, H7779 [19SE]
Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of Wayne High School Air Force Junior ROTC program, E317 [18MR]
GAO: conduct review of Dept. of Defense response to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in and around military bases, H5648 [11JY]
——— examine cost reducing measures relative to military force structure and nuclear security, H5737–H5740 [12JY]
——— investigate Corp of Engineers contracting practices relative to enforcement of payment of prevailing wages at Federal construction projects, H5691 [11JY], E913 [12JY]
——— report to Congress on status of cleanup and decontamination process at former military training facilities in Puerto Rico, H5629 [11JY]
——— report to Congress on status of priority recommendations implementation, H5692 [11JY]
——— study disability and pension benefits provided to National Guard and Reserve components of the Armed Forces members by Dept. of Veterans Affairs (H.R. 4183), H10271, H10272 [16DE]
——— study feasibility of establishing a program for servicemembers transitioning into civilian intelligence jobs, H5711 [11JY]
Gold Star families: tribute, E675 [24MY]
Gold Star Mother’s Day: observance, H8282 [21OC]
Government regulations: include dinnerware and stainless steel flatware in items required to be purchased from domestic companies, H5549, H5550 [10JY]
——— review and update certain forms and surveys containing racially or ethnically insensitive terminology (H.R. 3166), E729 [10JN]
Grant, Kailyn: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E518 [1MY]
Hayes, Roland: Purple Heart recipient, E1035 [6AU]
Hazardous substabces: address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination, H7979 [25SE], H8059 [27SE], H10088, H10089 [11DE], E1582 [12DE]
Hazardous substances: limit waivers to extend use of firefighting foam containing per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances and implement plan for complete phaseout, H5658 [11JY]
——— phase out use of firefighting foam containing per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, H10033 [11DE]
Health: conduct education and outreach campaign to veterans exposed to open burn pits and who are eligible to enroll in Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, H5711 [11JY]
——— impact of open air burn pits on service personnel research funding, H5711 [11JY]
——— study feasibility of phasing out use of open burn pits, H5711 [11JY]
——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (H.R. 663), H704 [17JA]
——— submit to Congress plan to phase out use of open burn pits and list of locations where such pits were used, H10005 [10DE]
——— women’s reproductive health research funding, H5659 [11JY]
Hileman, Kevin: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E518 [1MY]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H278 [8JA]
——— moment of silence in memory of servicemembers killed in 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, H8443 [23OC]
——— moment of silence in memory of servicemembers killed in Afghanistan, H3241 [10AP]
Housing: improve oversight of privatized military housing provided to Armed Forces members and their families, H5649 [11JY]
——— require installation and maintenace of carbon monoxide detectors in all military family housing units, H5659 [11JY]
Illinois: anniversary of Illinois Marine Corps League, E783 [18JN]
Immigration: border security and necessary expenses associated with significant rise in unaccompanied alien children funding, H4192, H4193 [3JN], H4274 [4JN], H4739–H4741 [18JN]
——— making supplemental appropriations for border security and necessary expenses associated with significant rise in unaccompanied alien children, H4670–H4673 [13JN], H4795, H4798, H4800 [19JN]
——— making supplemental appropriations for border security and necessary expenses associated with significant rise in unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 3056), H4242 [4JN], H4335 [5JN], H4408 [11JN], H4443, H4444, H4450–H4452, H4581, H4606, H4609 [12JN], H4781, H4785, H4786 [19JN]
——— making supplemental appropriations for border security and necessary expenses associated with significant rise in unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 3056), unanimous-consent request, H4449, H4450 [12JN], H4750 [18JN]
——— prohibit funding to house or construct housing for foreign nationals detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H5733, H5734 [12JY]
——— prohibit use of facilities to house or detain unaccompanied alien children, H5721, H5722 [11JY]
——— prohibit use of facilities to house or detain undocumented aliens, H5722 [11JY]
——— provide that Armed Forces members and their immediate family members are eligible for parole in place under Immigration and Nationality Act, H5631, H5632 [11JY]
Indiana: tribute to 6th Congressional District service academy nominees, H4776 [19JN]
Indianapolis (U.S.S.): commissioning, E1412 [8NO]
Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program: funding, H10385 [17DE], E797 [19JN]
Innovative Readiness Training: program funding, H4722 [18JN]
Insects: investigate bioweaponization of ticks and other insects, H5653 [11JY]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: prohibit funding for missiles banned by treaty, H5621, H5622 [11JY]
International relations: prohibit deployment of U.S. strategic assets in Turkey, allow arms sales to Cyprus, and facilitate energy cooperation with Eastern Mediterranean countries (H.R. 5182), E1465 [19NO]
Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran, H5315, H5320 [10JY], H5643, H5715–H5718 [11JY], E910 [12JY], E937 [17JY]
——— make financial assets of the Iranian Government available to pay compensatory damages to families of victims of the 1983 bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Lebanon (H.R. 2790), H8450 [23OC]
——— military deployment to Middle East in response to alleged threats from Iran, H3493 [8MY], H3509 [9MY], H3847 [16MY], H4705 [18JN], H4923, H4924 [20JN]
——— require report from the President on the status of diplomatic deconfliction efforts with Iran to prevent hostilities, E909 [12JY]
——— use certain financial assets of Iranian Government to pay compensatory damages to families of victims of the 1983 bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Lebanon, H5906 [16JY]
Iraq: provide for integration of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) into Iraqi and Kurdish security forces, H5630 [11JY]
——— support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions, H352 [9JA], E917 [15JY]
Johns, Brendon: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E517 [1MY]
Johnstown, PA: tribute to Showcase for Commerce business trade show and defense contract exhibit, H4225 [4JN]
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst: anniversary, E1203 [24SE]
Kelsch, Cam: Silver Star recipient, H3296 [29AP]
Kent, Shannon M.: tribute (H. Res. 134), H2006 [14FE]
Korea, Republic of: express importance of U.S. alliance and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties (H. Res. 301), H3242 [10AP]
Lake Havasu City, AZ: tribute to fallen combat veterans, E992 [25JY]
Languages: award grants to defense education schools and to local education agencies that host Junior ROTC programs for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of world language, E912 [12JY]
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: policy barring certain transgender people from serving in the military, H1368 [6FE]
Malmstrom AFB, MT: facilities improvement funding, H5594 [11JY]
March Air Reserve Base, CA: tribute to 492d Attack Squadron Activation Unit, E541 [3MY]
Marine Corps: anniversary of terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, H8450–H8452 [23OC], E1349 [28OC]
——— tribute to Marines killed in terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, H8451 [23OC]
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA: Sec. of Defense Environmental Award recipient, H4015 [21MY]
Marshall, Representative: participation in Veteran History Project by office staff during Military Week, H8834 [14NO]
Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 3), H4174 [28MY]
Mary B II (vessel): tribute to crew members who lost their lives during storm and commend rescue efforts of Coast Guard personnel, H369 [10JA]
Massachusetts Military Support Foundation: tribute, E378 [1AP]
Mattis, James N.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4867), E1354 [28OC]
McClure, Ian: NATO Allied Command Operations Military Member of the Year award recipient, H2734 [14MR]
McGillicuddy, Katie: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy appointee, E708 [4JN]
McNeill, Sheila: Naval Submarine League Distinguished Civilian Award recipient, H8601 [30OC]
McVey, William: award Bronze Star posthumously, E1171 [18SE]
Memphis, TN: tribute to White Station High School Junior ROTC academic team, E837 [25JN]
Mental health: ensure cultural competence and diversity are considered in recruitment and retention efforts for mental health providers, H5659 [11JY]
——— post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H5672 [11JY]
——— traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and psychological health research funding, H4729, H4730 [18JN]
Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), H1537–H1539 [13FE], H3431, H3432 [2MY], H3806 [15MY], H3930, H3954 [17MY], H4061 [21MY], H7129, H7130 [18JY], H7183, H7184, H7188, H7234 [23JY], H7382, H7392–H7394, H7444 [25JY], H9267, H9269 [5DE], H9300, H9305 [6DE]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), H3082, H3088 [4AP], H7183 [23JY]
——— prohibit funding for certain support to Saudi Arabia-led intervention in Yemen against the Houthis, H5598, H5599 [11JY]
Military installations: road safety funding, H5019, H5020 [21JN]
Milton, NY: Kesselring Naval Propulsion Site recipient of Saratoga County History Roundtable (organization) Town of Milton Heritage Award, E1160 [17SE]
Minnesota: tribute to National Guard, H9339 [6DE]
Missouri (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning, H4398 [11JN]
Mitchell, Nathan: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E707 [4JN]
Moroney, John: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E707 [4JN]
National Capital Consortium Psychiatry Residency Program: ensure leadership maintains a workplace free of racial, gender, or other forms of discrimination or harassment, H5677 [11JY]
National Defense Education Program: civics education grants funding, H4715, H4716 [18JN], H7745 [17SE]
National Guard: anniversary, H9384 [9DE], H10128 [12DE]
National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: recognize Arlington, TX, as home of National Medal of Honor Museum and authorize establishment of commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs (H.R. 5173), H9064 [20NO]
National Month of the Military Child: observance, H3310 [30AP]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month: observance, H4927, H4997 [20JN]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (H.R. 1830), H7768 [18SE], H7816–H7818 [19SE]
National Purple Heart Recognition Day: observance, E1035 [6AU]
National security: assess Depts. of Defense and State and AID resources available for use in Western Hemisphere and assess Chinese, Iranian, and Russian investments in Western Hemisphere, H5575 [10JY]
——— importance of counterdrug operations in transit zone and Caribbean basin, H5629 [11JY]
——— improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, H7435 [25JY]
——— include in each national defense strategy steps to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and to assure an uninterrupted supply of medicines (H.R. 4710), E1297 [17OC]
——— submit report to Congress on cybersecurity threat information sharing with Defense Industrial Base, including academic institutions, H5682 [11JY]
National Security Innovation Network: Hacking for Defense course funding, H4716 [18JN]
National Society of Pershing Rifles: anniversary, E211 [26FE]
NATO: report on annual defense spending of each of our NATO and non-NATO allies, H5593 [11JY]
Naval Air Station North Island, CA: anniversary of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, H8792 [13NO]
Navy: Ohio-class submarine life support systems funding, H4720 [18JN]
——— recognize victims, commemorate anniversary of explosion, and call for exoneration of African-American sailors convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, CA, during World War II, H5926 [17JY], E904 [11JY]
——— report on feasibility of performing maintenance on vessels at shipyards other than their homeport, H5655 [11JY]
——— require adherence to competitive procedures to enable small and medium defense contractors to compete for contracts, H5659 [11JY]
——— state U.S. policy on minimum number of available battle force ships, E893 [10JY]
Navy League of the U.S.: tribute, E716 [5JN]
New START Treaty: extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance, H5604–H5606 [11JY]
New York: tribute to First Congressional District Armed Forces enlistees, E563 [9MY]
NOAA: consider potential of a living shoreline project to enhance military communities when developing criteria for grant applications to State and local governments and nongovernmental organizations, H9997 [10DE]
Nuclear energy: low-enriched uranium for use in naval reactors feasibility assessment funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H5622–H5624 [11JY]
Nuclear weapons: abolish and redirect resources to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (H.R. 2419), E511 [30AP]
——— conduct independent study on extension of Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) force and delay ground-based strategic deterrent program implementation, H5617, H5618 [11JY]
——— Long-Range Standoff Weapon funding, H4727, H4728 [18JN]
——— repeal prohibition on funding for deployment of low-yield ballistic missile warhead, H5713, H5714 [11JY]
——— study cost effectiveness of W80–4 nuclear warhead life extension program, H5619, H5620 [11JY]
——— Trident D5 submarine-launched low-yield nuclear warhead funding, H4725, H4726 [18JN], H5347 [10JY]
Office of Science and Technology Policy: provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (H.R. 2051), H9359–H9362, H9384 [9DE]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: report on civilian casualties resulting from raids outside combat zones, H5533, H5534, H5545 [10JY]
——— require report on Iranian efforts to influence Syria and the threat posed to U.S. interests and allies, H5902 [16JY]
——— submit intelligence assessment on relationship between women and violent extremism and terrorism, H5896 [16JY]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction: tribute to ongoing role in identifying and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, H4649 [13JN]
Offutt AFB, NE: simulator replacement funding, H5545 [10JY]
Ohio: tribute to Ohio Military Hall of Fame inductees, E455 [12AP]
Palm Beach County, FL: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E665 [23MY]
Pensacola, FL: express condolences to families and victims of shooting at Naval Air Station, H9383 [9DE], H10233 [12DE]
Philippines: return of bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines to the people of the Philippines, E394 [3AP]
Pine Grove, PA: tribute to Pine Grove Area High School Junior ROTC program, H4207 [3JN]
Pittsburgh (U.S.S.): tribute, E1622 [19DE]
Political ethics: prohibit military parades and exhibitions for political purposes, H5635, H5636 [11JY]
Presidents of the U.S.: submit periodic reports on the cost of Presidential travel, H2518 [7MR]
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: disciplinary proceedings involving audit personnel, H10091, H10092 [11DE]
Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program: funding, H4728, H4729 [18JN]
Renewable energy: recognize importance of goal to procure renewable energy, reduce greenhouse emissions, and make military more resilient in the face of climate change, H3418 [2MY]
Research: establish partnerships with academic health centers to reduce opioid dependency, develop new pain management methods, and advance technologies to improve lives of wounded veterans, H5658 [11JY]
Richmond, KY: tribute to Blue Grass Army Depot destruction of chemical weapons, H5163 [25JN]
Richmond, VA: tribute to Armed Forces enlistees, E640 [21MY]
Ridgecrest, CA; earthquake recovery funding relative to necessary repairs at Navy China Lake facility, H5653 [11JY]
Roads and highways: construction and maintenance of roads leading to military installations funding, H5740 [12JY]
Russia: call for collaboration with U.S. intelligence to address interference in U.S. elections, H3799 [15MY]
Safety: military emergency responder facility construction projects funding, H5011, H5012 [21JN]
Saudi Arabia: prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft, H1547 [13FE]
Savannah, GA: tribute to ‘‘Spirit of Savannah’’ aircraft, H3463 [7MY]
SBA: Boots to Business Program funding, H5659, H5696 [11JY]
——— codify Boots to Business Program (H.R. 3537), H8608 [30OC], H8797–H8800 [13NO]
——— support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (H.R. 3661), H8800–H8802 [13NO]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction for non-defense activities, H4893 [19JN]
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: require written consent from all parties involved in a dispute before settling said conflict through arbitration, H5546 [10JY]
Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary, E331 [21MR]
——— funding, H4703 [18JN]
Servicewomen and Women Veterans Congressional Caucus: launch, H3836 [15MY]
Sexual harassment: prohibit from contracting with companies that do not have a sexual harassment policy, H5653 [11JY]
65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building, San Juan, PR: designate (H.R. 2325), H5957, H5958 [17JY]
Society of the First Infantry Division: authorize addition of names of First Infantry Division members killed in action to First Division Monument on White House Grounds (H.R. 1088), H9084–H9086 [20NO]
Soldier Lethality Technology Program: funding, H10386 [17DE]
Southeast Asia: require a strategy for U.S. engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (H.R. 1632), H7875–H7877 [24SE]
Special Defense Acquisition Fund: prohibit funding for assistance to Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates to conduct hostilities in Yemen, H5596 [11JY]
St. Cloud, MN: tribute to servicemembers killed in helicopter crash, H10032 [11DE]
Surplus Government property: give priority to States with the most need when distributing excess property for firefighting purposes, H5659 [11JY]
Syria: call for Turkey to cease military action against Syrian Kurds and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8561 [29OC]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8140 [15OC], H8153 [16OC], H8206 [17OC], H8252 [18OC], H8263 [21OC]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), H8148, H8157–H8163 [16OC], H8247, H8249 [18OC], H8575 [29OC], H8793 [13NO]
Taiwan: foster security through inclusion in international organizations, review of Dept. of State diplomatic guidance, and enhancement of U.S.-Taiwan defense relationship (H.R. 2002), H3455–H3458 [7MY]
——— report on feasibility of establishing a high-level, interagency U.S.-Taiwan working group for coordinating responses to merging issues relative to cybersecurity, H5686 [11JY]
Taliban: prohibit funding to reimburse Taliban for certain expenses, H4713 [18JN]
Taxation: treat certain military survivor benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax, H4020, H4028–H4030 [21MY], H4137, H4139, H4141–H4147 [23MY]
Technology: include cybersecurity as an acquisitions component relative to oversight responsibilities, H5654 [11JY]
——— integration of 3-D printed components in undersea warfare platforms funding, H4714 [18JN]
Technology and National Security Fellowship Program: allow community college students holding or expecting to receive an associate degree to apply, H5686 [11JY]
Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, H7562 [10SE], H7599–H7602, H7604, H7605, H7606, H7607, H7639, H7640–H7656 [11SE], E1127, E1128, E1133 [11SE]
Texas: tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E631 [20MY]
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 192), H432–H434 [10JA], E62 [17JA]
Treaties and agreements: require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (H. Con. Res. 42), H4072 [22MY]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Afghanistan, H7701 [12SE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to the Middle East, H3847 [16MY], H4705 [18JN], H7138 [18JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Venezuela, H3454 [7MY]
——— request to divert military construction funds in order to fund declared national emergency to construct a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H8061–H8071 [27SE]
Trusted and Assured Microelectronics Program: funding, H10386 [17DE]
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program: funding, H2654 [12MR]
Tuition Assistance Program: publish on website distribution of funds to higher education institutions and audit eligibility of any for-profit college that fails to meet financial responsibility standards, H5554, H5555 [10JY]
Tyndall AFB, FL: planning, design, and construction funding to repair damage from Hurricane Michael, H637 [16JA], H3349 [1MY]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish performance standard for detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination and carry out nationwide sampling, H5648 [11JY]
U.S. Naval Academy: tribute to mixed crew team, H7257 [24JY]
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month: observance, E1469 [19NO]
U.S. Space Command: establish, H10083 [11DE]
——— tribute, H7670 [12SE]
United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): tribute, H3311 [30AP]
University of North Georgia: tribute to ROTC Ranger Challenge team, E532 [2MY]
Vega, Holly: Armed Forces Insurance Corp., Military Spouse of the Year award recipient, H9212 [3DE]
Veterans: allow individuals enrolled in Wounded Warrior program to continue enrollment in Military Adaptive Sports Program for a certain period of time after separation, H5658 [11JY]
——— modify pre-separation counseling checklist to provide service personnel the opportunity to request information on expedited naturalization, H5658 [11JY]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to veterans, E1360 [29OC], E1387 [31OC]
Virginia: tribute to high school seniors from the 10th Congressional District enlisting in the Air Force, E607 [16MY]
——— tribute to high school seniors from the 10th Congressional District enlisting in the Army, E608 [16MY]
——— tribute to high school seniors from the 10th Congressional District enlisting in the Marine Corps, E609 [16MY]
——— tribute to high school seniors from the 10th Congressional District enlisting in the Navy, E610 [16MY]
Voll, Kurt: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy appointee, E708 [4JN]
Voll, Owen: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy appointee, E708 [4JN]
Voting: extend guarantee of residency for purposes of voting to family members of absent military personnel, H2565, H2566 [7MR]
War: improve procedures for reporting civilian casualties, H5602, H5603 [11JY]
War Powers Resolution: require the President to seek advance congressional approval before sending U.S. Armed Forces into conflict except when there’s an immediate threat to the U.S. or its citizens, E919 [15JY]
Waterloo, IL: unveiling of POW-MIA Monument, E1169 [18SE]
Weapons: electromagnetic railgun development funding, H4715 [18JN]
——— Expeditionary Sea Base weapons pilot program funding, H4723 [18JN]
——— intermediate-range conventional missile systems research and development funding, H4724, H4725 [18JN]
West Point Association of Graduates: anniversary, H2631–H2635 [11MR], E281 [11MR], E327 [21MR], E641 [21MY], E1182 [19SE]
White River National Forest: designate Camp Hale National Historic Landscape, H8649 [30OC]
Wichita (U.S.S.): commissioning, H373 [10JA]
Williams, Matthew O.: Medal of Honor recipient, H8832 [14NO]
Women: expand access to infertility treatment to all servicemembers, H5545 [10JY]
——— provide flexibility to provide technical assistance by U.S. military women to military women in other countries combating violence as a weapon of war, terrorism, human trafficking, or narcotics trafficking, H4711–H4713 [18JN]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: observance, H4443 [12JN], H4632 [13JN], E756 [12JN]
World War II: anniversary of Battle of the Bulge, H10594 [17DE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines, H4338 [5JN], E1036 [6AU]
——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H4208, H4209 [3JN], H4221, H4222, H4229, H4297, H4298 [4JN], H4317, H4337, H4338 [5JN], H4351 [10JN], H4399 [11JN], H4438 [12JN], H4632, H4687 [13JN], E713 [5JN], E723 [6JN]
——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (H. Res. 413), H4295 [4JN], E729 [10JN]
——— tribute to 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and the service of African Americans, H4072 [22MY]
Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program: funding, H5677 [11JY]
Wrightstown, WI: Wrightstown, WI, Community School District recipient of Dept. of Defense Patriot Employer Award, E887 [10JY]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces and combatting the resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S7016 [12DE]
Air Force: acquire real property to extend contiguous geographic footprint of any base showing signs of contamination from perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate due to base activities, S4792 [11JY]
——— anniversary, S5549 [18SE]
——— operational squadrons expansion funding, S1311 [13FE]
——— recognize contributions of those responsible for operating and maintaining Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation and importance of its continuous availability, accuracy, reliability, and resiliency (S. Res. 216), S3012 [21MY]
al-Baghdadi, Abu Bakr: tribute to U.S. intelligence and military personnel who carried out mission leading to death in Syria, S6179, S6181 [28OC], S6216 [29OC], S6264 [30OC], S6323 [31OC]
——— tribute to U.S. intelligence and military personnel who carried out mission leading to death in Syria (S. Res. 394), S6346, S6347 [31OC]
Appropriations: assess failed financial audit and improve financial accountability, S6880 [5DE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S2859 [15MY], S3072, S3092 [23MY]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), S6725 [21NO]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1215), S2437 [11AP]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), S3455, S3462 [13JN], S4202–S4453, S4469–S4473 [24JN], S4475–S4478, S4483–S4486, S4488, S4490–S4497, S4520–S4522 [25JN], S4526–S4534, S4543–S4546, S4549–S4553, S4557, S4562 [26JN], S4588–S4596, S4598–S4610, S4619–S4622, S4645–S4648 [27JN], S4672 [28JN], S4782, S4792 [11JY], S4939 [18JY], S5175 [30JY], S5651 [24SE], S5674, S5677 [25SE], S6180 [28OC], S6288 [30OC], S6316 [31OC], S6366 [5NO], S6434, S6439 [6NO], S6455, S6456, S6457 [7NO], S6490 [12NO], S6516, S6523, S6527–S6534, S6545 [13NO], S6579, S6594 [14NO], S6640 [19NO], S6683, S6696 [20NO], S6744 [21NO], S6783 [2DE], S6793, S6796 [3DE], S6830, S6844 [4DE], S6897 [9DE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), conference report, S6909, S6911, S6912, S6934, S6940 [10DE], S6958 [11DE], S6999, S7011, S7019–S7022 [12DE], S7037, S7041, S7043–S7045 [16DE], S7060, S7061, S7064–S7070, S7086, S7089 [17DE], S7125, S7147 [18DE], S7198–S7200 [19DE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), House amendment, S5562, S5564–S5566 [18SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on election interference (S. Res. 330), S5681, S5691, S5692 [25SE], S6744 [21NO]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on Federal employee paid family leave (S. Res. 333), S5681, S5693 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on inclusion of Defending America’s 5G Future Act provisions (S. Res. 331), S5681, S5691, S5692 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on paid family leave (S. Res. 336), S5681, S5691, S5694, S5695 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on prohibiting use of certain firefighting foam (S. Res. 334), S5681, S5693 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on repeal of military survivors’ benefits reduction (S. Res. 332), S5681, S5692, S5693 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on replenishment of certain military construction funds (S. Res. 335), S5681, S5694 [25SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), motion to proceed, S3632, S3635, S3639 [18JN], S3808, S3810, S3815, S3831–S3836 [19JN], S4132, S4134–S4136, S4157–S4161 [20JN], S4197–S4202 [24JN]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), unanimous-consent agreement, S4151 [20JN], S5461 [12SE], S5569 [18SE], S5668 [24SE]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), unanimous-consent request, S4596 [27JN]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2731), S6246 [29OC]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2731), unanimous-consent agreement, S6512 [12NO]
——— authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2840), S6512 [12NO]
——— legislative process, S1571–S1573 [28FE]
——— making continuing, S4782, S4783 [11JY]
——— oppose deferment of military construction funding for national emergency to obtain funding for construction of a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S1678–S1680 [6MR]
——— overseas contingency operations funding, S1572 [28FE]
——— prohibit diversion of funds to fund national emergency declared by President Trump in order to construct a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S5559 [18SE], S5809 [16OC], S6530, S6533 [13NO], S6703 [20NO], S6784 [2DE], S6831 [4DE]
——— submit report on ability of national airspace system to meet current national security requirements and offer recommendations for improvements, S4135 [20JN]
Arctic regions: provide for a regional center for security studies for the Arctic (S. 2707), S6618 [18NO]
Armed Forces: address health, safety, and environmental hazards at private military housing units and prohibit payment by members of deposits or other fees relative to such units, S7199 [19DE]
——— anniversary of Sorth Dakota Air National Guard, S5549 [18SE]
——— authorize skills training, apprenticeships, and other training programs at Federal agencies for servicemembers transitioning to civilian life, S4161 [20JN]
——— authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and the Taliban, S7019 [12DE]
——— clarify that Congress has not provided authorization for use of military force against Iran, S5585 [19SE]
——— clarify that Congress has sole authority to declare war, and provide a sunset on all authorizations for use of military force, S3810 [19JN]
——— clarify U.S. intentions dealing with intelligence and counterintelligence activities relative to threats in or from Yemen, S1893 [14MR]
——— decision to withdraw from Syria, S125 [10JA], S692 [28JA]
——— ensure ability to defend themselves and U.S. citizens against attack by foreign hostile forces, S4598–S4600, S4621 [27JN]
——— ensure defense of threats to civilian population centers in coalition countries pending removal from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S1835 [13MR]
——— establish pilot program to share information with designated relatives and friends of members relative to experiences and challenges of military service, particularly overseas deployments (S. 1467), S4990 [23JY]
——— extend exemption from bankruptcy means-test presumption of abuse for certain members of the National Guard and Reserves (H.R. 3304), S5321 [1AU]
——— North Dakota Air National Guard 119th Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, S2858 [15MY]
——— pay increase funding, S5860 [17OC]
——— provide a guarantee of residency for registration of businesses and improve portability of occupational licenses from State to State for military spouses, S4494 [25JN], S6532 [13NO], S7022 [12DE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), S1807, S1820, S1824–S1829, S1831–S1836, S1839 [13MR], S1893 [14MR], S2366 [10AP], S7020 [12DE]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), unanimous-consent agreement, S1829 [13MR], S2551 [1MY]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7), veto, S2560 [1MY], S2579, S2582, S2585, S2586–S2593 [2MY]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (S.J. Res. 13), S1709 [6MR]
——— require congressional approval prior to engaging in hostilities with Iran, S5564–S5566 [18SE], S7019 [12DE]
——— require information and opportunities for registration for voting and absentee ballot requests for members undergoing deployment overseas (S. 1566), S3463 [13JN]
——— review service of certain members during World War I to determine if such members should be awarded the Medal of Honor and authorize such award based on results of the review, S7199 [19DE]
——— role of Civil Affairs units in navigating conflict with civilians as opposed to combatants, S5304 [1AU]
——— submit a plan to improve research and development on therapies for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder and document information on blast exposures in service records of military personnel, S2859 [15MY]
——— tribute to members from Nebraska killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S1883 [14MR]
——— withdraw from Afghanistan (S.J. Res. 12), S7019 [12DE]
Atkins, Travis W.: Medal of Honor recipient, S2767 [9MY], S2861 [15MY]
Bankruptcy: exempt certain Social Security, victims of war crimes or terrorism, and disability benefits from calculation of monthly income of veterans, S4939 [18JY]
——— exempt certain Social Security, victims of war crimes or terrorism, and disability benefits from calculation of monthly income of veterans (H.R. 2938), S5321 [1AU], S6422 [6NO]
Barrett, Barbara McConnell: nomination to be Sec. of the Air Force, S5726 [26SE], S5779 [15OC], S5810, S5828 [16OC]
Berger, David H.: nomination to be Marine Corps Commandant, S3245 [5JN]
Billings (U.S.S.): tribute to commissioning committee, S2640 [6MY]
Budget: allocation of funds, S5027 [24JY]
——— discretionary spending levels, S5086–S5088 [25JY]
Camdenton, MO: tribute to Camdenton High School Junior ROTC program, S6423 [6NO]
Children and youth: provide for inclusion of homeschooled students in Junior ROTC units, S7021 [12DE]
Climate: impact of climate change on military installations, S1943–S1946 [25MR]
——— impact of climate change on national security, S1943–S1946 [25MR]
Committee on Armed Services (Senate): nomination lists, S741 [29JA], S1491 [26FE], S1986 [26MR], S2327 [9AP], S3361 [12JN], S5574 [18SE], S6241 [29OC], S6668 [19NO], S6992 [11DE]
——— tribute to staff, S7044 [16DE]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S2301–S2303 [9AP]
——— accomplishments of the 116th Congress, S5156 [30JY]
Congressional Fellowship Program: tribute, S6741 [21NO]
Constitution—U.S.: importance of Senate role in providing checks on power of the Executive Office of the President, S6318 [31OC]
Crime: establish a civilian advisory committee to advise on prevention of sexual assault in the Armed Forces, inform victims about their case status, and pay for certain enlisted members to attend law school (S. 1526), S2859 [15MY]
——— increase oversight of prosecution of sexual misconduct and domestic violence cases involving Armed Forces members, expand victims’ services, and correct certain military records and discharges of victims (S. 1500), S2859 [15MY]
——— prevent and provide training, support victims, and enhance investigation and prosecution relative to sexual assault and related offenses in the Armed Forces, S3834 [19JN]
Daigle, Veronica: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Readiness, S4642 [27JN]
Day of the Deployed: designate (S. Res. 381), S6177 [24OC]
Deasy, Dana S.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense Chief Information Officer, S7237 [19DE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S6365 [5NO]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit diversion of funds to fund national emergency declared by President Trump in order to construct a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S5559 [18SE]
Dept. of Defense Laboratory Day: designate (S. Res. 160), S2440 [11AP], S2623 [2MY]
Dept. of Education: provide military spouses who participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program a waiver from consecutive years of service requirement if their spouse is relocated pursuant to military orders (S. 532), S1386 [14FE]
——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S731 [29JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: create a task force to address threat of foreign government influence and threats to academic research integrity on college campuses (S. 1879), unanimous-consent agreement, S4522 [25JN]
——— make U.S. visas available to certain Kurdish Syrians and others who worked directly with the Armed Forces in Syria (S. 2625), S6139–S6141, S6150 [24OC]
——— make U.S. visas available to certain Kurdish Syrians and others who worked directly with the Armed Forces in Syria (S. 2625), unanimous-consent request, S6140 [24OC]
Dept. of State: investigate withholding of Ukraine foreign assistance, produce all records on interference in provision of such assistance, obligate assistance funds to Ukraine, and impose sanctions on Russia (S. 2537), S5688–S5691 [25SE]
——— investigate withholding of Ukraine foreign assistance, produce all records on interference in provision of such assistance, obligate assistance funds, and impose sanctions on Russia (S. 2537), unanimous-consent request, S5689 [25SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand eligibility for Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship to children and spouses of certain deceased Armed Forces members (S. 1283), S2862 [15MY]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation, S4160 [20JN], S4200, S4201 [24JN], S4595, S4596, S4598 [27JN], S7067, S7068, S7069 [17DE], S7198 [19DE]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (S. 622), S1781 [12MR]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: across-the-board funding reduction, S6184, S6186 [28OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S4739 [9JY], S4744 [10JY], S5913 [21OC], S5951–S5953, S5959 [22OC], S6057–S6060, S6065 [23OC], S6179, S6180, S6183–S6187 [28OC], S6208–S6216, S6218, S6221–S6223, S6227, S6232, S6233 [29OC], S6263, S6284 [30OC], S6315, S6319–S6323, S6327, S6359 [31OC], S6386 [5NO], S6503, S6504 [12NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 75), S6736 [21NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), House amendment, S6631, S6641 [19NO], S6682, S6696, S6703 [20NO], S6730–S6736 [21NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), motion to proceed, S5880 [17OC], S5911 [21OC], S5931, S5933, S5944–S5947, S5949–S5951 [22OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), unanimous-consent agreement, S6146 [24OC], S6293, S6294 [30OC]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), S4739 [9JY], S4744 [10JY], S5485 [16SE], S5583, S5586, S5588 [19SE], S5618 [23SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), motion to proceed, S5487 [16SE], S5499, S5500 [17SE], S5547–S5549, S5551, S5553–S5556, S5559–S5562 [18SE], S5809 [16OC], S5860, S5880, S5881 [17OC], S5911 [21OC], S5931, S5933 [22OC], S6187 [28OC], S6205, S6207 [29OC], S6262–S6265, S6287–S6290 [30OC], S6309, S6315, S6323–S6326, S6348–S6350, S6352 [31OC], S6366, S6369 [5NO], S6434, S6439 [6NO], S6455, S6456, S6457 [7NO], S6490 [12NO], S6522, S6529, S6530 [13NO], S6579 [14NO], S6615 [18NO], S6633, S6640 [19NO], S6799 [3DE], S6844 [4DE], S6912 [10DE], S7007 [12DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), unanimous-consent agreement, S5553 [18SE], S5951 [22OC]
Dole, Bob: authorize honorary appointment to grade of colonel in the regular Army (S. 252), S1633 [4MR]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal, S2313 [9AP]
Drugs: impose sanctions relative to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids, S6532 [13NO], S7021 [12DE]
——— impose sanctions relative to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids (S. 1044), S2847 [15MY]
Dyess AFB, TX: B–21 bomber squadron base designation, S2412 [11AP]
Ellsworth AFB, SD: B–21 bomber squadron base designation, S7125 [18DE]
EPA: address perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluoroalkyl substances contamination of groundwater at military installations due to use of firefighting foam, S889 [6FE], S4791, S4792 [11JY]
Esper, Mark T.: appointment to be Acting Sec. of Defense, S3807 [19JN]
Esper, Sec. of Defense.: confirmation, S5006 [23JY], S5127 [29JY]
Esper, Sec. of the Army: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S4871 [17JY], S4957, S4959 [22JY], S4983, S4984, S4986, S4992 [23JY]
Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, S2845–S2847 [15MY]
Foreign aid: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel, S727 [29JA], S914 [6FE]
Foreign policy: report on trip to Somalia, S6596 [14NO]
Foreign trade: require Dept. of Defense to justify national security basis for certain tariffs and increase congressional oversight of process by which Presidents can apply such tariffs (S. 365), S1113–S1115 [7FE], S3040 [22MY], S6376 [5NO]
Fort Benning, GA: anniversary (S. Res. 72), S2000 [26MR]
Frank E. Evans (U.S.S.): provide for inclusion of names of crew members killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, S4490 [25JN]
Funding, S196 [15JA], S2998, S2999 [21MY], S4782, S4783 [11JY], S5088 [25JY], S5216 [31JY], S5280 [1AU], S7086 [17DE]
George, Joseph L.: call for the Navy to decorate and honor heroism for efforts in saving lives of sailors on the U.S.S. Arizona following the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II, S6592 [14NO], S6871 [5DE]
Gilday, Michael M.: nomination to be Chief of Naval Operations, S5295 [1AU]
Gold Star Families Remembrance Day: designate (S. Res. 93), S1663 [5MR]
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (S. Res. 313), S5669 [24SE]
Gold Star Wives Day: designate (S. Res. 68), S2000 [26MR]
Henning, Lawrence E.: Bronze Star and other military service medals recipient, S3048 [22MY]
Hershman, Lisa W.: nomination to be Dept. of Defense Chief Management Officer, S7237 [19DE]
Honduras: support people and encourage stabilization of democracy, reconciliation, and end to violence, S6747 [21NO]
Housing: improve oversight of privatized military housing provided to Armed Forces members and their families, S4492, S4494 [25JN]
Hyten, John E.: nomination to be Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair, S5659 [24SE], S5725 [26SE]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations for border security and necessary expenses associated with significant rise in unaccompanied alien children, S3300 [11JN], S3329–S3332, S3335, S3339 [12JN], S3638, S3642, S3645 [18JN]
——— making supplemental appropriations for border security and necessary expenses associated with significant rise in unaccompanied alien children (S. 1900), S3808 [19JN], S4133, S4145, S4148 [20JN], S4477, S4478, S4481–S4483, S4486 [25JN]
Information technology: create and implement an inter-agency strategy to secure fifth generation (5G) and future technology and infrastructure in the U.S. and with strategic allies (S. 893), S2866 [15MY]
Integrated Lodging Pilot Program: allow to expire, S4161 [20JN]
Iran: limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran, S3810 [19JN], S4158–S4160 [20JN], S4198, S4472 [24JN], S4475–S4478, S4484–S4486, S4521 [25JN], S4528, S4530, S4543, S4549, S4551 [26JN], S4588–S4595, S4598, S4604–S4609, S4619–S4621, S4645–S4648 [27JN]
——— military deployment to Middle East in response to alleged threats from Iran, S2864, S2869 [15MY], S2900, S2913 [16MY], S2954–S2957 [20MY], S3032, S3041 [22MY], S3065, S3070 [23MY], S3638 [18JN], S4133 [20JN]
Joplin, MO: tribute to Joplin High School Junior ROTC program, S1703 [6MR]
Library of Congress: tribute to Veterans History Project participants, S2775 [13MY]
Lima, OH: Joint Systems Manufacturing Center tank and armored vehicles production funding, S4544 [26JN]
Magellan Transport Logistics (company): tribute, S1435 [25FE]
Marine Corps: anniversary of 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, S5947 [22OC]
——— designate national day of remembrance for 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, S6532 [13NO]
Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 3), S3128 [23MY]
McCaffery, Thomas: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Health Affairs, S5297 [1AU]
McCarthy, Ryan: nomination to be Sec. of the Army, S5736 [26SE]
McGee, Charles E.: authorize honorary promotion to brigadier general in the Air Force, S7199 [19DE]
——— authorize honorary promotion to brigadier general in the Air Force (S. 2052), S5217 [31JY]
McGuire, Colleen: U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame inductee, S1702 [6MR]
Michigan: tribute to veterans, S6154 [24OC]
Middle East: acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. Res. 361), S5884 [17OC]
——— authorize use of force in Syria to defend the Kurds against armed aggression from any country or terrorist organization, S762 [30JA], S778–S780 [31JA], S846 [5FE]
——— clarify continued presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Syria and Afghanistan to counter threat of terrorism is not a declaration of war or authorization of use of military force, S789 [31JA]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S20 [3JA], S25 [4JA], S733 [29JA], S755–S758, S762 [30JA], S775, S777–S780, S786–S792 [31JA], S817, S819, S821 [4FE], S841, S843, S846–S857 [5FE], S914–S917 [6FE], S1673 [6MR], S2625 [6MY], S4924 [18JY]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), motion to proceed, S35–S40, S44–S48, S63 [8JA], S78, S79, S94–S97 [9JA], S113, S114, S120, S125–S128 [10JA], S149 [11JA], S166, S169 [14JA], S187, S190–S193, S201 [15JA], S234 [16JA], S299 [18JA], S307 [19JA], S318 [22JA], S483 [23JA], S541 [24JA], S687, S692, S693 [28JA], S726–S730 [29JA]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and counter anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S839 [4FE]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses, hold abusers accountable in Syria, allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), unanimous-consent request, S826–S829 [4FE], S851 [5FE]
——— promote U.S. national security and prevent the resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. 2641), S6149 [24OC], S6374 [5NO]
——— report on plan to secure enduring defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. 2755), S6307 [30OC], S6311 [31OC], S6459, S6460 [7NO]
——— report on plan to secure enduring defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. 2755), unanimous-consent request, S6459, S6460 [7NO]
——— urge continued presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Syria and Afghanistan to counter threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), S729 [29JA], S755 [30JA], S775, S777, S779, S786–S792 [31JA], S826, S827 [4FE], S846, S851 [5FE]
Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 118), S2100 [28MR]
Milley, Mark A.: confirmation as Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S5128 [29JY]
——— nomination to be Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S5093 [25JY]
——— nomination to be Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, unanimous-consent agreement, S5071 [24JY]
National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 294), S5217 [31JY]
National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (S. Res. 256), S4146–S4148 [20JN]
National Military Appreciation Month: observance, S2851, S2857–S2862 [15MY], S2959 [20MY], S2997–S2999 [21MY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 220), S4665 [27JN]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 220), S4665 [27JN]
National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S., S6783 [2DE]
——— importance of national defense strategy, S85 [9JA], S260 [16JA], S759 [30JA]
——— military readiness of U.S. forces, S2859, S2860 [15MY]
——— prohibit reallocation of national defense funding for construction of wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S3810 [19JN]
——— submit report on defense cooperation between U.S. and India in the Western Indian Ocean, S5651 [24SE]
Navy: anniversary, S5775 [15OC]
——— shipbuilding funding, S4672 [28JN]
New START Treaty: extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance, S7199 [19DE]
Norquist, David L.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Defense, S5184 [30JY]
Nuclear weapons: importance of nuclear triad to national security, S1645 [5MR]
——— support a modern intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) force and oppose unilateral reduction of such force or delaying ground-based strategic deterrent program implementation, S2416 [11AP]
——— Trident D5 submarine-launched low-yield nuclear warhead funding, S3815 [19JN]
Offutt AFB, NE: tribute to efforts to respond to flooding in Nebraska and minimize impact to base operations, S2314 [9AP]
Pearl Harbor, HI: express condolences to families and victims of shooting at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, S7129 [18DE]
Pensacola, FL: condemn terrorist attack at Naval Air Station, honor Navy members who lost their lives, recoginize first responders, caregivers, and investigators, and extend condolences to families and community (S. Res. 457), S7136 [18DE]
Philippines: condemn state-sanctioned killings of environmental defenders and ensure recipients of U.S. aid do not abuse their power, S5659 [24SE]
Popular Patch LLC: tribute, S6445 [6NO]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S858 [5FE], S1582–S1584 [28FE], S2082–S2085 [28MR], S2480 [29AP], S3088 [23MY], S4639 [27JN], S5273 [31JY], S5736 [26SE], S6355–S6357 [31OC], S6770 [21NO], S7149 [18DE]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 180), S2577 [1MY]
——— observance, S2735–S2737 [8MY], S2761 [9MY]
Research: medical research and staff development funding, S4562 [26JN]
Romesha, Clinton: Medal of Honor recipient, S6470 [7NO]
Safety: analyze deaths of servicemembers during training exercises and offer recommendations to prevent or minimize accidents during future exercises, S4562 [26JN]
Sander, Robert J.: nomination to be Dept. of the Navy General Counsel, S7237 [19DE]
SBA: improve programs for veterans (S. 1998), S6592 [14NO]
Schenck, Lisa M.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge, S5298 [1AU]
Scolese, Christopher: nomination to be National Reconnaissance Office Director, S4642 [27JN]
Senate: legislative priorities, S5212 [31JY], S5457–S5459 [12SE], S5909 [21OC], S6136 [24OC], S6352 [31OC], S6411 [6NO], S6781 [2DE], S6844, S6846 [4DE], S6863, S6868 [5DE]
——— permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 419), S6512 [12NO]
Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary (S. Res. 256), S4146–S4148 [20JN]
Shryer, Alfred E.: Bronze Star recipient, S6427 [6NO]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate, S4533 [26JN]
——— designate (S. Res. 166), S2455 [11AP]
65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building, San Juan, PR: designate (H.R. 2325), S6767 [21NO]
South Dakota (U.S.S.): commissioning, S777 [31JA]
Special Defense Acquisition Fund: prohibit funding for assistance to Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates to conduct hostilities in Yemen, S7067 [17DE]
St. Cloud, MN: tribute to servicemembers killed in helicopter crash, S7107 [17DE]
Syria: oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, S5777, S5778 [15OC], S5809, S5810 [16OC], S5865, S5867, S5881–S5887 [17OC], S5911 [21OC], S6146–S6150 [24OC], S6637 [19NO], S6683 [20NO]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), S5852 [16OC], S5856, S5857, S5870, S5871 [17OC], S5933, S5945, S5946 [22OC], S6054 [23OC], S6149 [24OC]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism, S6492–S6494 [12NO], S6515 [13NO]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism (S.J. Res. 59), S5931, S6047, S6048 [22OC], S6053 [23OC], S6149 [24OC], S6455 [7NO]
——— oppose end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, respect agreements, provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), unanimous-consent request, S5869, S5870 [17OC], S5946 [22OC]
——— urge continued presence of U.S. Armed Forces to counter threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S3822–S3824 [19JN]
Taxation: make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit and make flexible savings accounts available for childcare expenses for military families (S. 1802), S3365 [12JN]
——— provide work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans who are receiving certain educational assistance (S. 537), S2755 [9MY]
——— treat certain military survivor benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax (S. 1370), S2985 [21MY]
Technology: energetics research and development plan funding, S4562 [26JN]
Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5413–S5421, S5428–S5432, S5435–S5438 [11SE]
Trump, President: condemn character attacks of individuals testifying relative to impeachment inquiry, S6661 [19NO]
——— evaluation of administration, S841, S842, S845 [5FE], S2299 [9AP]
——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S2997 [21MY], S6181 [28OC]
——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and election security, S5777 [15OC]
——— evaluation of administration relative to the Middle East, S2797 [14MY], S2848, S2864 [15MY], S2898, S2913 [16MY]
——— Federal court ruling on request to divert military construction funds in order to fund declared national emergency to construct a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S6960 [11DE]
——— granting of pardons to military personnel convicted of war crimes, S6741, S6747 [21NO]
——— proposed granting of pardons to military personnel convicted of war crimes, S3079 [23MY]
——— request to divert military construction funds in order to fund declared national emergency to construct a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S5374, S5376–S5379 [10SE], S5455, S5463–S5467, S5471 [12SE], S5502 [17SE], S5586 [19SE], S5618 [23SE], S5645 [24SE], S5861 [17OC], S6207 [29OC], S6316 [31OC], S7087 [17DE]
——— tribute to unannounced visit to U.S. troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day, S6843 [4DE]
U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (S. Res. 286), S5118 [25JY]
U.S. Space Command: establish, S3810 [19JN], S4490 [25JN], S7067 [17DE]
——— provide for membership of Commander on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, S4490 [25JN]
——— require Commander to report directly to Sec. of the Air Force, S4490 [25JN]
U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act: reauthorize (S. 28), S32 [4JA], S35 [8JA]
Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S3049 [22MY]
Veterans: report on efforts to promote apprenticeships and on-the-job training for servicemembers transitioning to civilian life, S4161 [20JN]
Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of return of Indiana National Guard 151st Infantry Regiment Company D, commonly referred to as the Indiana Rangers, from combat (S. Res. 301), S5275 [31JY]
Water: provide water uncontaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate for agricultural purposes to areas affected by contamination from military installations, S4792 [11JY]
Whistleblower hotline: importance, S1887 [14MR]
Williams, Matthew O.: Medal of Honor recipient, S6445 [6NO]
Women veterans: issue commemorative postage stamp (S. Res. 415), S6614 [14NO]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: designate (S. Res. 235), S3804 [18JN]
World War II: commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there, S7079 [17DE]
——— commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there (S. Con. Res. 23), S7033 [12DE], S7046 [16DE]
——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, S3153 [3JN], S3181 [4JN], S3246 [5JN], S3649 [18JN]
——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (S. Res. 135), S3186 [4JN], S3238–S3242 [5JN]
Reports
Syrian Conflict: Syria Study Group, S5865–S5867 [17OC]
Reports filed
Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S741 [29JA], S1491 [26FE], S1986 [26MR], S2327 [9AP], S2882 [15MY], S3360, S3361 [12JN], S4946, S4947 [18JY], S5574, S5575 [18SE], S6241, S6242 [29OC], S6668 [19NO], S6992 [11DE]
Anti-Border Corruption Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 731) (S. Rept. 116–99), S5407 [10SE]
Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S741 [29JA], S1491 [26FE], S1986 [26MR], S2327 [9AP], S2882, S2883 [15MY], S3360, S3361 [12JN], S4946, S4947 [18JY], S5574, S5575 [18SE], S6241, S6242 [29OC], S6668, S6669 [19NO], S6992 [11DE]
B–47 Ridge Designation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 490), S7112 [17DE]
Commemorate Anniversary of World War II Battle of the Bulge and Honor Those Who Fought and Those Who Died There: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 23), S7026 [12DE]
Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1790, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 758) (H. Rept. 116–334), H10015 [10DE]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 77, Remove Armed Forces from Unauthorized Hostilities in Syria: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 739) (H. Rept. 116–320), H9221 [3DE]
Consideration of H. Res. 124, Oppose Ban on Transgender Armed Forces Members, Reject Claims for Basis of Such Ban, and Urge Dept. of Defense To Not Reinstate the Ban: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 252) (H. Rept. 116–19), H2795 [25MR]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 37, Remove Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 122) (H. Rept. 116–8), H1516 [11FE]
Consideration of H.R. 2500, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 116–143), H5301 [9JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2740, Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 431) (H. Rept. 116–109), H4387 [10JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 116–111), H4431 [11JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 116–119), H4769 [18JN]
Consideration of H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, Science, and Military Construction Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 116–119), H4769 [18JN]
Consideration of H.R. 4863, U.S. Export Finance Agency Act and H. Con. Res. 70, Remove Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Syria: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 695) (H. Rept. 116–289), H8825 [13NO]
Consideration of S.J. Res. 7, Remove Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 116–28), H2937 [1AP]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2968) (H. Rept. 116–84), H4160 [23MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2474) (S. Rept. 116–103), S5474 [12SE]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee of Conference (S. 1790) (H. Rept. 116–333), H9386 [9DE]
——— Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 2500) (H. Rept. 116–120), H4916 [19JN], H5255 [27JN]
——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1790) (S. Rept. 116–48), S3319 [11JN]
——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2731), S6241 [29OC]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2745) (H. Rept. 116–63), H3840 [15MY]
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1900), S3843 [19JN]
Express Importance of U.S. Alliance With Republic of Korea and Strengthen and Broaden Diplomatic, Economic, and Security Ties: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 152), S7112 [17DE]
First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater (FIRST) Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 389), S7112 [17DE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1088) (H. Rept. 116–275), H8737 [8NO]
Global Fragility Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 727), S4946 [18JY]
Gold Star Families National Monument Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2819) (H. Rept. 116–243), H8257 [18OC]
Health Care Access for Urban Native Veterans Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2365) (S. Rept. 116–180), S7155 [18DE]
Helping Expand and Launch Transitional Health for Women Veterans (HEALTH) Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2942) (H. Rept. 116–166), H7239 [23JY]
Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2938) (H. Rept. 116–169), H7239 [23JY]
Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S742 [29JA], S1491, S1492 [26FE], S1985, S1986 [26MR], S2327 [9AP], S2882, S2883 [15MY], S3361 [12JN], S4946, S4947 [18JY], S5576 [18SE], S6242 [29OC], S6669 [19NO]
National Day of Remembrance for the Iranian Hostage Crisis Designation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 395), S7112 [17DE]
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3304) (H. Rept. 116–170), H7239 [23JY]
Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1492 [26FE], S1985, S1986 [26MR], S2327, S2328 [9AP], S2882, S2883 [15MY], S3360, S3361, S3362 [12JN], S4947 [18JY], S5574, S5576 [18SE], S6241, S6242 [29OC], S6669 [19NO]
Nomination of Barbara McConnell Barrett To Be Sec. of the Air Force: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5574 [18SE]
Nomination of Christopher Scolese To Be National Reconnaissance Office Director: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S2769 [9MY]
Nomination of Dana S. Deasy To Be Dept. of Defense Chief Information Officer: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6668 [19NO]
Nomination of David L. Norquist To Be Deputy Sec. of Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5106 [25JY]
Nomination of John E. Hyten To Be Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5247 [31JY]
Nomination of Lisa M. Schenck To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on the Armed Services (Senate), S1733 [7MR]
Nomination of Lisa W. Hershman To Be Dept. of Defense Chief Management Officer: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6668 [19NO]
Nomination of Michael M. Gilday To Be Chief of Naval Operations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5310 [1AU]
Nomination of Robert J. Sander To Be Dept. of the Navy General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6668 [19NO]
Nomination of Ryan McCarthy To Be Sec. of the Army: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5574 [18SE]
Nomination of Sec. of the Army Esper To Be Sec. of Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S4946 [18JY]
Nomination of Thomas McCaffery To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Health Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1733 [7MR]
Nomination of Veronica Daigle To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1733 [7MR]
Patriotic Employer Protection Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3734) (H. Rept. 116–233), H8142 [15OC]
Promoting American National Security and Preventing the Resurgence of ISIS Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2641), S7026 [12DE]
Recognize Anniversary of, and Armed Forces Members Who Participated in, the D-Day Amphibious Landing at Normandy, France During World War II: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 135), S3104 [23MY]
Remove Armed Forces from Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.J. Res. 37) (H. Rept. 116–7), H1491 [8FE]
Secure 5G and Beyond Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 893) (S. Rept. 116–184), S7207 [19DE]
65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building, San Juan, PR: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2325), S6474 [7NO]
Space Weather Research and Forecasting Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 881) (S. Rept. 116–171), S6991 [11DE]
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 2051) (H. Rept. 116–312), H9178 [26NO]
Transition Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 2326) (H. Rept. 116–73), H4009 [20MY]
Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 116–236), H8142 [15OC]
Waive Consensus Calendar on H.R. 553, Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 476) (H. Rept. 116–143), H5301 [9JY]
Songs
‘‘West Point Alma Mater,’’ P.S. Reinecke, H2634 [11MR]
Statements
Declaration of a National Emergency Concerning the U.S. Southern Border: several former national security officials, S1410–S1413, S1432–S1434 [25FE], S1452–S1455 [26FE]
Removal of Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 7): Executive Office of the President, H3078 [4AP]
Tables
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 1830, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act, H7832 [19SE]
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7899 [24SE]
Testimonies
Distribution of Aid to Ukraine: Laura Cooper, Dept. of Defense, H12122 [18DE]
Texts of
H. Res. 107, Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act, H8580 [29OC]
H. Res. 122, consideration of H.J. Res. 37, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H1533 [13FE]
H. Res. 124, oppose ban on transgender members, reject claims for basis of such ban, and urge Dept. of Defense to not reinstate the ban, H2891 [28MR]
H. Res. 274, consideration of S.J. Res. 7, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H2948 [2AP]
H. Res. 413, recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France during World War II, H4295 [4JN]
H. Res. 431, consideration of H.R. 2740, Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development appropriations, H4402 [11JN]
H. Res. 436, consideration of H.R. 2740, Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development appropriations, H4445 [12JN]
H. Res. 445, consideration of H.R. 2740, Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development appropriations, H4779 [19JN]
H. Res. 445, consideration of H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction appropriations, H4779 [19JN]
H. Res. 476, consideration of H.R. 2500, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5314 [10JY]
H. Res. 476, waive consensus calendar on H.R. 553, Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act, H5314 [10JY]
H. Res. 695, consideration of H. Con. Res. 70, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Syria, H8838 [14NO]
H. Res. 739, consideration of H. Con. Res. 77, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Syria, H9230 [4DE]
H. Res. 758, consideration of conference report on S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H10033 [11DE]
H.J. Res. 37, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H1552 [13FE]
H.J. Res. 77, oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8157 [16OC]
H.R. 192, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Act, H432 [10JA]
H.R. 1088, First Infantry Recognition of Sacrifice in Theater (FIRST) Act, H9084 [20NO]
H.R. 1632, Southeast Asia Strategy Act, H7875 [24SE]
H.R. 1830, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act, H7816 [19SE]
H.R. 2002, Taiwan Assurance Act, H3455 [7MY]
H.R. 2051, Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act, H9359–H9361 [9DE]
H.R. 2116, Global Fragility Act, H3966–H3968 [20MY]
H.R. 2325, 65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building, San Juan, PR, H5957 [17JY]
H.R. 2326, Transition Improvement Act, H4035 [21MY]
H.R. 2500, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5351–H5533 [10JY]
H.R. 2740, Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development appropriations, H4461–H4530 [12JN]
H.R. 2938, Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act, H7215 [23JY]
H.R. 2942, Helping Expand and Launch Transitional Health for Women Veterans (HEALTH) Act, H7206 [23JY]
H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction appropriations, H4804–H4877 [19JN]
H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7878–H7883 [24SE]
H.R. 3304, National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act, H7216 [23JY]
H.R. 3537, Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act, H8797 [13NO]
H.R. 3661, Patriotic Employer Protection Act, H8800 [13NO]
H.R. 4183, Identifying Barriers and Best Practices Study Act, H10271 [16DE]
H.R. 4356, Protecting Families of Fallen Servicemembers Act, H8757 [12NO]
H.R. 4803, Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act, H9188 [3DE]
S. 1, Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act, S852–S857 [5FE]
S. 28, U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Extension Act, S27 [4JA]
S. 164, TRICARE Reserve Improvement Act, S277 [16JA]
S. 252, honorary appointment of Bob Dole to grade of colonel in the regular Army, S1633 [4MR], H2817 [26MR]
S. 791, GI Education Benefits Fairness Act, S1850 [13MR]
S. 1044, Fentanyl Sanctions Act, S2274–S2278 [4AP]
S. 1249, American Innovation Act, S2520 [30AP]
S. 1250, American Cures Act, S2521 [30AP]
S. 1316, Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act, S2618 [2MY]
S. 1370, Gold Star Family Tax Relief Act, S2985 [21MY]
S. 1775, Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act, S3322 [11JN]
S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4202–S4451 [24JN]
S. 2042, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coin Act, S4635 [27JN]
S. 2052, honorary promotion of Charles E. McGee to brigadier general in the Air Force, S5217 [31JY]
S. 2755, report on plan to secure enduring defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S6303 [30OC]
S. 2815, National Purple Heart Honor Mission Commemorative Coin Act, S6478 [7NO]
S. Con. Res. 3, commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens of the Marshall Islands and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S., S1335 [13FE]
S. Con. Res. 17, use of Capitol rotunda to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II upon death, S2929 [16MY]
S. Con. Res. 23, commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there during World War II, S5259 [31JY]
S. Con. Res. 23, commemorate anniversary of World War II Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there, S7034 [12DE]
S. Res. 11, Fort Sill, OK, anniversary, S70–S72 [8JA]
S. Res. 24, support a modern intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) force and oppose unilateral reduction of such force or delaying ground-based strategic deterrent program implementation, S296 [17JA]
S. Res. 61, tribute to Rosemary A. Mariner, S1142 [7FE]
S. Res. 68, Gold Star Wives Day, S1328 [13FE]
S. Res. 72, Fort Benning, GA, anniversary, S1387 [14FE]
S. Res. 93, Gold Star Families Remembrance Day, S1661 [5MR]
S. Res. 98, Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Resolution, S1712 [6MR]
S. Res. 118, Military Retiree Appreciation Day, S1909 [14MR]
S. Res. 135, recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France during World War II, S2193 [2AP], S3199 [4JN]
S. Res. 152, express importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties, S2333 [9AP]
S. Res. 160, Dept. of Defense Laboratory Day, S2440 [11AP]
S. Res. 166, Silver Star Service Banner Day, S2443 [11AP]
S. Res. 170, recognize anniversary of Chibok girls’ kidnapping by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, and support Nigerian efforts to defeat Boko Haram, S2444 [11AP]
S. Res. 180, Public Service Recognition Week, S2575 [1MY]
S. Res. 211, Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, AR, recognition as ‘‘America’s National Aviation Cadet Museum’’, S2890 [15MY]
S. Res. 216, recognize contributions of Air Force members responsible for operating and maintaining Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation and importance of its continuous availability, accuracy, reliability, and resiliency, S3011 [21MY]
S. Res. 220, National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day, S3114 [23MY]
S. Res. 235, Women Veterans Appreciation Day, S3263 [5JN], S3804 [18JN]
S. Res. 256, National GI Bill Commemoration Week and Servicemen’s Readjustment Act anniversary, S4177 [20JN]
S. Res. 286, U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day, S5113 [25JY]
S. Res. 294, National Airborne Day, S5256 [31JY]
S. Res. 298, concur with decision to withdraw U.S. from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and declare the U.S. is freed from stipulations of treaty and it is not legally obligatory, S5258 [31JY]
S. Res. 301, Indiana National Guard 151st Infantry Regiment Company D, commonly referred to as the Indiana Rangers, return from combat in the Vietnamese Conflict anniversary, S5259 [31JY]
S. Res. 313, Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, S5542 [17SE]
S. Res. 330, instruct conferees to S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, on election interference, S5708 [25SE]
S. Res. 331, instruct conferees to S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, on inclusion of Defending America’s 5G Future Act provisions, S5708 [25SE]
S. Res. 332, instruct conferees to S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, on repeal of military survivors’ benefits reduction, S5709 [25SE]
S. Res. 333, instruct conferees to S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, on Federal employee paid family leave, S5709 [25SE]
S. Res. 334, instruct conferees to S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, on prohibiting use of certain firefighting foam, S5709 [25SE]
S. Res. 335, instruct conferees to S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, on replenishment of certain military construction funds, S5709 [25SE]
S. Res. 336, instruct conferees to S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, on paid family leave, S5709 [25SE]
S. Res. 361, acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S5901 [17OC]
S. Res. 374, national day of remembrance for 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, S6095 [23OC]
S. Res. 381, Day of the Deployed, S6161 [24OC]
S. Res. 394, tribute to U.S. intelligence and military personnel who carried out mission leading to death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria, S6339 [31OC]
S. Res. 395, support designation of a national day of remembrance for the hostage crisis in Iran, S6340 [31OC]
S. Res. 415, issue commemorative postage stamp honoring women veterans, S6482 [7NO]
S. Res. 419, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S6511 [12NO]
S. Res. 433, Blue Star Mother’s Day, S6675 [19NO]
S. Res. 457, condemn terrorist attack at Pensacola, FL, Naval Air Station, honor Navy members who lost their lives, recoginize first responders, caregivers, and investigators, and extend condolences to families and community, S7163 [18DE]
S.J. Res. 7, removal of Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, H3075 [4AP]
S.J. Res. 7, remove Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S1835 [13MR]
S.J. Res. 59, oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action in Syria, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism, S5974 [22OC]
Tributes
Shanahan, Patrick M., S3807 [19JN]