| Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Afghanistan, Air force, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Arms control, Army, Authorization, Ballistic missile defenses, Budgets, Business, Chemical warfare, Colorado Latest Action: 05/12/2008 - Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Levin. Without written report.
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An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military construction, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Afghanistan, Armed forces, Budgets, Condominium (Housing), Counseling, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Families, Federally-guaranteed loans, Fees, Finance, Fines (Penalties), Foreclosure, Government information, Government publicity Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance housing loan authorities for veterans and to otherwise assist veterans and members of the Armed Forces in avoiding the foreclosure of their homes, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Families, Finance, Government life insurance, Iraq compilation, Medical care, Medicine, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Trauma care, Veterans, Veterans' medical care, War casualties Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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A bill to require a report on the inclusion of severe and acute Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among the conditions covered by traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance.
| | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Brain, Budgets, Counseling, Defense policy, Department of Veterans Affairs, Education, Executive departments, Families, Family services, Federal employees, Government employees, Grants-in-aid, Head injuries Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3715-3716)
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A bill to improve and enhance the mental health care benefits available to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, to enhance counseling and other benefits available to survivors of members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Air force, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Brain, Community health services, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Families, Head injuries Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3596)
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A bill to expand and improve mental health care and reintegration programs for members of the National Guard and Reserve, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Brain, Caregivers, Curricula, Defense policy, Disabled, Education, Employee training, Families, Graduate education, Head injuries, Health policy, Higher education, Iraq compilation, Job training, Managed care Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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A bill to require pilot programs on training and certification for family caregiver personal care attendants for veterans and members of the Armed Forces with traumatic brain injury, to require a pilot program on provision of respite care to such veterans and members, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Afghanistan, AIDS (Disease), Armed forces, Brain, Children, Clothing, Coinsurance, Collection of accounts, Continuing education, Defense policy, Dentists, Department of Veterans Affairs, Disabled, Education, Executive departments Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3160, S3161)
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans' health care benefits, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Defense policy, Families, Finance, Housing, Iraq compilation, Labor, Medical care, Medicine, Military discharges, Military medicine, Military pay, Mortgages, Post exchanges, Severance pay Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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A bill to amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member of the Armed Forces who is discharged from the Armed Forces, at the request of the member, pursuant to the Department of Defense policy permitting the early discharge of a member who is the only surviving child in a family in which the father or mother, or one or more siblings, served in the Armed Forces and, because of hazards incident to such service, was killed, died as a result of wounds, accident, or disease, is in a captured or missing in action status, or is permanently disabled, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Aged, Air force, Alternative energy sources, Ammunition, Animals, Annuities, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control, Arms sales, Army, Authorization Latest Action: 03/31/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2234)
Bill TextA bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes. 3/31/2008--Introduced. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2009. Authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement; (2) the Rapid Acquisition Fund; (3) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (4) Defense Production Act purchases; (5) research, development, test, and evaluation; (6) operation and maintenance, including working capital funds, the Defense Health Program, chemical agents and munitions destruction, drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, and the Defense Inspector General; (6) active and reserve military personnel, including [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Defense policy, Disability evaluation, Disabled, Families, Government information, Government publications, Government publicity, Internet, Iraq compilation, Medical care, Medicine, Military discharges, Technology, Telecommunication, Veterans Latest Action: 04/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to provide injured members of the Armed Forces information concerning benefits.
| | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Defense policy, Families, Finance, Housing, Iraq compilation, Labor, Medical care, Medicine, Military discharges, Military medicine, Military pay, Mortgages, Post exchanges, Severance pay Latest Action: 04/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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To amend titles 5, 10, 37, and 38, United States Code, to ensure the fair treatment of a member of the Armed Forces who is discharged from the Armed Forces, at the request of the member, pursuant to the Department of Defense policy permitting the early discharge of a member who is the only surviving child in a family in which the father or mother, or one or more siblings, served in the Armed Forces and, because of hazards incident to such service, was killed, died as a result of wounds, accident, or disease, is in a captured or missing in action status, or is permanently disabled, and for other purposes.
| | Latest Action: 04/14/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2981-2982; text as passed Senate: CR S2981-2982; text of measure as introduced: CR S2979-2980)
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A resolution congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.
| | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Afghanistan, Armed forces, Birth defects, Children, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Day care, Defense policy, Department of Veterans Affairs, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Education Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military operations, South Asia, War casualties Latest Action: 04/03/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 87. (consideration: CR S2401; text as passed Senate: CR S2450-2484)
Bill TextA resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. 4/3/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the service and sacrifice of, and identifies, the 4,009 men and women who lost their lives in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and 487 men and women who lost their lives in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, as of April 3, 2008. Honors their families and loved ones. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Associations, institutions, etc., Charities, Children, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Social services, Special months Latest Action: 04/07/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2634-2635)
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A resolution honoring military children during "National Month of the Military Child".
| | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Anniversaries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Bush (George W.) Administration, Commemorations, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Foreign policy, International affairs, Iraq, Iraq compilation Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
Bill TextRecognizing March 19, 2008, as the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war and urging President George W. Bush to begin an immediate and safe redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq. 3/14/2008--Introduced. Recognizes and honors the sacrifice of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families on the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war. Urges President George W. Bush: (1) not to enter into any long-term United States-Iraq strategic agreement without the approval of Congress; (2) to begin an immediate and safe redeployment of forces from Iraq; and (3) to live up to his responsibilities and adequately provide health care assistance to U.S. troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Capitol (Washington, D.C.), Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military operations Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Bill TextAuthorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the 5 years of service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the war in Iraq and to remember those who are serving our Nation in Afghanistan and throughout the world. 3/11/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on March 13, 2008, for a ceremony to: (1) honor the five years of service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the war in Iraq; and (2) remember those who are serving our nation in Afghanistan and throughout the world.
| | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Administrative procedure, Affordable housing, Afghanistan, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Aid to dependent children, AIDS (Disease), Alternative energy sources, Animals, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Auditing Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - S.AMDT.4380 Amendment SA 4380 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 57. Record Vote Number: 79.
Bill TextAn original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013. 3/14/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008 and FY2010-FY2013. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY2008-FY2013, with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits; (5) public debt; and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority, outlays, and administrative expenses for Social Security, U.S. Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses, and specified major functional categories for FY2008-FY2013.[...] show full description | | Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1654; text as passed Senate: CR S1654; text of measure as introduced: CR S1599)
Bill TextA resolution designating March 26, 2008, as "National Support the Troops and Their Families Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces both at home and abroad, as well as the sacrifices of their families. 3/5/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates March 26, 2008, as National Support the Troops and Their Families Day. Encourages all Americans to participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces and their families. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Iraq compilation, Medical care, Medicine, Military medicine, Quality of care, Veterans, Veterans' medical care, Veterans' organizations, War casualties Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextRecognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, especially those who have been wounded in combat. 3/4/2008--Introduced. Recognizes the service that our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have given to the nation, especially those who have sustained injury in combat. Declares that the House of Representatives is committed to providing wounded warriors with the highest quality medical care available and to supporting wounded Armed Forces members and their families during their recovery. Commends the actions of private citizens and organizations who volunteer their continued support to wounded warriors. Encourages support and appreciation for returning troops, especially those who have been wounded. | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Air force, Appellate courts, Apprenticeship, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Automobiles, Burns, Business, Children, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Contracts, Cost of living adjustments Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance and improve insurance, housing, labor and education, and other benefits for veterans, and for other purposes. 2/14/2008--Introduced. Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2008 - Revises veterans' insurance benefits matters to: (1) direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to grant level-premium term life insurance to certain service-disabled veterans; (2) increase the maximum amount of supplemental service disabled veterans' insurance for totally disabled veterans; (3) provide retroactive traumatic injury coverage under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program for certain members of the Armed Forces who incurred a traumatic injury in the line of duty; (4) provide for the designation of a recipient of funds for traumatic injury coverage when the member is mentally incapacitated or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness; and (5) increase the maximum loan guarantee amount under the veterans' [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military operations, Mothers, Patriotism, Politics and government, South Asia Latest Action: 02/29/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextHonoring the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the United States. 2/14/2008--Introduced. Honors the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the United States. Commends the service of approximately 130,000 military mothers who have deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa in support of the Global War on Terror. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Brain, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Drug abuse, Drug abuse prevention, Drug abuse treatment, Emergency management, Emergency medicine, Families, Head injuries, Health planning, Health policy Latest Action: 02/11/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. 2/6/2008--Introduced. Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to undertake specified actions to enhance the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Defense (DOD), including: (1) suicide prevention training for all members of the Armed Forces and DOD civilian health care community and family support professionals; and (2) a suicide prevention outreach program throughout the Armed Forces and military family communities. Directs the Secretary to provide readjustment assistance to spouses and parents of members returning from deployments, including information on: (1) ways to identify signs and symptoms of risk factors for suicide; and (2) the national suicide prevention hotline and other suicide prevention resources. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants and enter into cooperative agreements to [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Brain, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Drug abuse, Drug abuse prevention, Drug abuse treatment, Emergency management, Emergency medicine, Families, Head injuries, Health planning, Health policy Latest Action: 01/31/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill TextA bill to provide for the enhancement of the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. 1/31/2008--Introduced. Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to undertake specified actions to enhance the suicide prevention programs of the Department of Defense (DOD), including: (1) suicide prevention training for all members of the Armed Forces and DOD civilian health care community and family support professionals; and (2) a suicide prevention outreach program throughout the Armed Forces and military family communities. Directs the Secretary to provide readjustment assistance to spouses and parents of members returning from deployments, including information on: (1) ways to identify signs and symptoms of risk factors for suicide; and (2) the national suicide prevention hotline and other suicide prevention resources. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants and enter into cooperative agreements [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Air force, Air piracy, Airports, Alaska, Alien labor, Alien property, Ammunition, Anniversaries, Annuities, Appellate procedure, Armed forces Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Signed by President.
Bill TextTo provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. 1/28/2008--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on January 16, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Aliens, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Civil liberties, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Electronic government information, Employee training, Executive departments, Families, Federal employees Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Received in the House.
Bill TextA bill to assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining United States citizenship, and for other purposes. 3/11/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to use the fingerprints provided by an individual at the time of military enlistment or at the time of applying for (immigration) status adjustment to satisfy any naturalization background or security requirements if: (1) the individual may be naturalized under the Immigration and Nationality Act, was fingerprinted in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, and submits a naturalization application within 24 months of enlistment or provides the required biometric information at the time of application for status adjustment if filed within 24 months after enlistment; and (2) the Secretary determines that the biometric information provided, including fingerprints,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Counseling, Defense policy, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Families, Health policy, Iraq compilation, Managed care, Medical care Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill TextA bill to ensure that families of members of the National Guard and Reserve have full access to mental health care during the mobilization, deployment, and demobilization of such members, and for other purposes. 12/18/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense (DOD) should undertake actions to ensure that family members of National Guard and Reserve personnel who are deployed have full access to mental health care during the periods of mobilization, deployment, and demobilization.Requires the Secretary of Defense to undertake an initiative to increase access to mental health care, including education concerning mental health challenges and information on available resources, for family members of such personnel who are mobilized.Requires reimbursement under the TRICARE program for certain mental health care services, including chemical dependency treatment, provided to a family member of a covered Guard or Reserve member [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Authorization, Boundaries, Budgets, Building construction, Coast guard, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Education, Education, Educational equalization, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Executive departments, Impact aid, Indian education Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the impact aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. 12/13/2007--Introduced. Fair Funding for Schools Act - Amends the Impact Aid program (which compensates local educational agencies (LEAs) for the financial burden of federal activities affecting their areas) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to alter the formula for determining the payments due LEAs for federal ownership of property when appropriations for a fiscal year are insufficient to provide them with full compensation. Alters the formula for determining the payments due LEAs for eligible federally-connected children. Includes not only children in average daily attendance, but also those enrolled pursuant to a state open enrollment policy. Continues an LEA's eligibility for such payments while activities associated with military base closures and realignments or force structure changes or relocations are ongoing. Allows the calculation of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Afghanistan, Ambulatory care, Armed forces, Chronically ill, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Counseling, Defense policy, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Drugs, Education, Families, Family services, Health policy Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to require a pilot program on the mobile provision of care and services for veterans in rural areas by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 11/16/2007--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing care and a variety of services (including counseling) to veterans residing in rural areas through a mobile system that transports Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical and benefits personnel, as well as equipment and other materials, to the areas designated for the program.Requires a mobile system to visit each designated area at least once each 45 days and remain present during each visit for at least 48 hours.Sets forth coordination requirements concerning identification of veterans who are not enrolled in, or otherwise being cared for by, the VA health care system, county and local veterans service offices, and use of community-based VA [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aged, Air force, Alaska, American Battle Monuments Commission, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control, Army, Budgets, California, Chemical warfare, Claims Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
Bill TextA bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) DOD chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005. Appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14418; text as passed Senate: CR S14418; text of measure as introduced: CR S14404)
Bill TextA resolution recognizing and thanking all military families for the tremendous sacrifices and contributions they have made to the Nation. 11/14/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the families of members of the Armed Forces. Urges the people of the United States to thank military families for their sacrifices. Recognizes the contributions made by military families in providing support to such members. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Air force, Airports, Alaska, American Battle Monuments Commission, American Samoa, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arab countries, Architecture, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arms control, Army, Brain, Budgets Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13301-13302)
Bill TextMaking appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/7/2007--Introduced. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) DOD chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005. Appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Ambulatory care, Armed forces, Clinics, Commemorations, Community health services, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Drug therapy, Education, Families, Family services Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill TextTo improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. 11/1/2007--Introduced. Mental Health Improvements Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the provision of specified substance use disorder treatment services at each Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center and community-based outpatient clinic. Requires the Secretary to ensure that treatment for a substance use disorder and a comorbid mental health disorder is provided concurrently by a team of experienced clinicians. Requires the Secretary to: (1) carry out a program of enhanced care and treatment for veterans with substance use disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and (2) establish at least six national centers of excellence on PTSD and substance use disorders. Requires a report on residential mental health care facilities [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Caregivers, Civil rights, Defense policy, Discrimination in employment, Dismissal of employees, Employee benefit plans, Employee rights, Families, Family leave, Iraq compilation, Labor, Medical care, Medicine, Military medicine Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill TextTo provide for a prohibition on discrimination in employment against certain family members caring for recovering members of the Armed Forces. 10/30/2007--Introduced. Military Family Job Protection Act - Prohibits a covered family member who is caring for a servicemember who is undergoing medical treatment for an injury, illness, or disease incurred or aggravated while on active military duty from being denied retention in employment, promotion, or any employment benefit by an employer on the basis of the family member's absence from such employment for a period of not more than 52 weeks. Includes as a covered family member one who, while caring for the recovering servicemember, is: (1) on invitational orders; (2) a non-medical attendee; or (3) receiving per diem payments from the Department of Defense (DOD). | | Latest Action: 10/30/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill TextRecognizing and honoring, in community post offices, the service of men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed overseas. 10/30/2007--Introduced. Commends all U.S. Post Offices that display photographs of local community members who are serving in the Armed Forces and are deployed overseas. Reaffirms the authority of the U.S. Postal Service to display in post offices official photographs of members of the Armed Forces at the request of the community or the servicemembers' families. Urges U.S. Post Offices to reserve or designate space in their public areas for the purpose of displaying photographs of servicemembers. | | Latest Action: 10/24/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2228-2229)
Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief with respect to the children of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who die as a result of service in a combat zone. 10/24/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase to $5,000 the maximum dollar amount of the child tax credit for the surviving spouse and children of a member of the Armed Forces who dies while serving in a combat zone; and (2) waive the adjusted gross income limitation applicable to the child tax credit for such military families. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Ambulatory care, Armed forces, Clinics, Commemorations, Community health services, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Drug therapy, Education, Families, Family services Latest Action: 04/08/2008 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-281.
Bill TextA bill to improve the treatment and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. 4/8/2008--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Veterans Mental Health Improvements Act of 2008 - Title I: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Care - (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure the provision of the following treatment and services, as needed, to each veteran enrolled in the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and in need of treatment or services for a substance abuse disorder: (1) short-term motivational counseling; (2) intensive outpatient or residential care; (3) relapse prevention; (4) ongoing aftercare and outpatient counseling; (5) opiate substitution therapy; (6) pharmacological treatments to reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol; and (7) detoxification and stabilization.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Army, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military operations, National Guard, Texas Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextCommending the 1st-149th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion of the Texas Army National Guard for their service to the State of Texas and the United States. 10/10/2007--Introduced. Commends the 1st-149th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion of the Texas Army National Guard upon the completion of its mission of providing support with their AH-64A Apache attack helicopters in Iraq and recognizes the Battalion's achievements in their service to Texas and the United States. | | Latest Action: 10/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextTo amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require a State to charge in-State tuition rates to active-duty members of the Armed Forces domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State and to the dependents of such members. 10/9/2007--Introduced. Military Child College Affordability Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit a state from charging members of the armed forces who are on active duty for more than 30 days and whose domicile or permanent duty station is in such state, and such members' dependents, more than the in-state tuition for attending a public institution of higher education (IHE) in that state. Provides that, even if such members' permanent duty station is subsequently changed to a location outside the state, they or their dependents must continue to be charged no more than the in-state tuition if they remain continuously enrolled at such IHE in the state. | | Also tagged in: Accreditation (Education), Adoption, Alaska, Alcoholism, Americans in foreign countries, Animals, Armed forces, Arts, Athletes, Authorization, Budgets, Building construction, Business, Business education, Children, Civil liberties Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Bill TextTo amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965. 10/4/2007--Introduced. College Access and Opportunity Act of 2007 - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to revise and reauthorize appropriations for HEA programs. Establishes a single definition of institutions of higher education (IHEs) for purposes of their participation in all HEA programs, including title IV student aid programs. Allows IHEs to enroll students who are also enrolled in secondary school. Revises higher education consumer information and public accountability requirements. Imposes educational loan disclosure requirements on lenders and IHEs. Replaces the Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants for States and Partnerships program under title II with a new Teacher Quality Partnership grant program for partnerships of high-need local educational agencies (LEAs), high-need schools, IHEs, and public or private educational organizations. Repeals part B (Preparing Tomorrow's [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Defense policy, Education, Emergency management, Families, Finance, Government lending, Higher education, Interest, Married people, Military operations, Military personnel, National Guard, Student loan funds Latest Action: 10/05/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/9/2007 E2078)
Bill TextTo amend the Federal Direct Loan Program to provide that interest shall not accrue on Federal Direct Loans for active duty service members. 10/4/2007--Introduced. Servicemember Student Loan Interest Relief Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide that no interest shall accrue on student loans under the Federal Direct Loan program for individuals who are serving on active duty or performing National Guard duty during a war or other military operation or national emergency. Limits receipt of such benefit to 60 months. Requires the Secretary of Education to offer direct consolidation loans to eligible service members who want to avoid the accrual of interest on existing loans. | | Also tagged in: Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Freedom of speech, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military operations, Military personnel, Military strategy, Officer personnel Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextHonoring all members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel serving in harm's way and pledging to debate policy decisions regarding the war in Iraq without attacking the integrity of any person, and for other purposes. 10/2/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the service of General John Batiste, General Paul Eaton, Army specialist Buddhika Jayamaha, Sergeant Wesley D. Smith, Sergeant Jeremy Roebuck, Sergeant Edward Sandmeier, as well as other members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing in the defense of the United States, and honors the personal sacrifices made by these men and their families, and other members and their families. Recognizes the service and mourns the loss of Sergeant Omar Mora, Staff Sergeant Yance T. Gray, and the 3,784 members who have died in Iraq as of September 27, 2007, and extends sympathies to their families. Recognizes the service and sacrifice of Staff Sergeant Jeremy A. Murphy and the more than 24,000 members wounded in Iraq.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Families, Freedom of speech, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military operations Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextHonoring all Americans serving in the Armed Forces of the United States and condemning the attack by broadcaster Rush Limbaugh on the integrity and professionalism of some of those Americans. 10/1/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the service of all members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing and with honor to defend the United States, and the personal sacrifices made by them and their families. Commits to judge the merits of opinions of such members regarding the policies of the United States, including those related to military actions in Iraq, without prejudice or personal bias, including refraining from unwarranted personal attacks. Condemns the personal attacks made by broadcaster Rush Limbaugh impugning the integrity and professionalism of members who have expressed opinions regarding military actions in Iraq. Honors all members and civilian personnel serving in harm's way, as well as their families. Pledges to debate any supplemental [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Afghanistan, Aliens, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Children, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Families, Immigrants, Immigration, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military occupation Latest Action: 10/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo provide lawful permanent resident status to the immediate family members of military service personnel serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. 9/27/2007--Introduced. Safeguarding Families of Soldiers Act - Provides for the permanent resident status adjustment of: (1) a parent or spouse of an Armed Forces member deployed in Iraq in connection with Operation Freedom or in Afghanistan in connection with Operation Enduring Freedom; or (2) a son or daughter under the age of 21 years old of such Armed Forces member. Authorizes waiver of specified grounds of inadmissibility for humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when otherwise in the public interest. | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Caregivers, Children, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Disability evaluation, Disabled, Families, Family leave, Health policy, Iraq, Iraq compilation Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo implement recommendations of the President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors. 9/24/2007--Introduced. Healthier Heroes Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a single medical examination for members of the Armed Forces to be used by: (1) Department of Defense (DOD) medical evaluation boards and physical evaluation boards to determine the fitness of a member of the Armed Forces to perform the duties of the member's office, grade, rank, or rating; and (2) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the disability rating, compensation, and benefits programs for a member who is retired or separated because of physical disability. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide appropriate medical care to any veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom for post-traumatic stress disorder regardless of the length of time the veteran has been separated from active [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Afghanistan, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Brain, Budgets, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost accounting, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Education, Families Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo provide for a comprehensive national research effort on the physical and mental health and other readjustment needs of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and their families. 9/20/2007--Introduced. Homecoming Enhancement Research and Oversight Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences for a study of the physical and mental health and other readjustment needs of members and former members of the Armed Forces who deployed in Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom, and their families. Requires: (1) reports, from the Academy to the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs and from the Secretary to Congress, on such study; (2) the public availability of the reports; (3) such Secretaries to develop a joint plan to address report findings; and (4) the public availability of the Secretaries' response. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Counterterrorism, Defense policy, Families, Federal employees, Foreign policy, Government contractors, Government employees, International affairs, Military transportation, National Guard, Public contracts, Terrorism Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 10/15/2007 S12884)
Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the United States Transportation Command on its 20th anniversary. 10/2/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the sacrifice and commitment of the members of the Armed Forces (including the National Guard and Reserve), their families, and civilian employees and contractors of the United States Transportation Command. Recognizes the success of the United States Transportation Command in its war against terrorism. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Armed forces, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, Continuum of care, Defense policy, Disabled, Executive departments, Families, Health policy, Legislation, Medical care, Medicine, Military medicine, Presidential commissions Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, and the Congress should take immediate action to implement the recommendations of the President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors, and for other purposes. 9/17/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should take immediate action to implement the recommendations of the President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Commemorations, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional tributes, Congressional witnesses, Defense policy, Families, Federal employees, Government employees, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military command and control, Military operations Latest Action: 09/10/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Bill TextReaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to respecting the independent and professional reputation of General David H. Petraeus and all members of the United States Armed Forces serving in good standing in the defense of the United States. 9/10/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the service of General David H. Petraeus, and other members of the Armed Forces serving in good standing, in defense of the United States, as well as the personal sacrifices made by General Petraeus and his family, and other members of the Armed Forces and their families. Commits to judging the merits of the sworn testimony of General Petraeus without prejudice or personal bias. Condemns the personal attacks on the integrity and professionalism of General Petraeus made by the advocacy group MoveOn.org. Honors all members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel serving in harm's way, and their families. Pledges to move forward on all policy debate regarding [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Caregivers, Defense policy, Disability evaluation, Disability retirement, Disabled, Families, Family leave, Labor, Medical care, Medicine, Military medicine, Military pensions, Military personnel, Pensions, Post-traumatic stress disorder Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Bill TextTo provide for the prompt implementation of those recommendations of the President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors that require congressional action. 9/7/2007--Introduced. Wounded Warriors Commission Implementation Act of 2007 - Outlines Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) roles with respect to the retirement for disability of members of the Armed Forces (members). Eliminates the 30% required disability rating before a member may be retired for disability. Qualifies each member retired for a disability to a lifetime payment based on the member's rank and years of military service. Authorizes transition payments to members retired due to combat-related injuries. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay annual bonuses to veterans enrolled in approved rehabilitation programs. Directs the Secretary to pay to members retired due to combat-related injuries: (1) quality-of-life payments [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Counterterrorism, Defense policy, Families, Federal employees, Foreign policy, Government contractors, Government employees, International affairs, Iraq compilation, Military operations, Military transportation Latest Action: 10/01/2007 - Ms. Castor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Bill TextHonoring the sacrifices and commitments of the men, women, and families of the United States Transportation Command, and for other purposes. 10/1/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Honors: (1) the sacrifices and commitment of the men, women, and families of the United States Transportation Command; and (2) the achievements of the Transportation Command during the global war on terrorism. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Commemorations, Defense policy, Families, Government information, Government publicity, Holidays, Memorial Day, Military medals, decorations, etc., Veterans, Veterans Day Latest Action: 09/06/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, chapter 5, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and promote programs and activities honoring veterans and to authorize the next of kin of a deceased veteran to wear the veteran's awards and decorations under certain circumstances. 9/6/2007--Introduced. Veterans' Pride Initiative Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and promote programs and activities for honoring veterans, increasing public awareness and appreciation of veterans' service, and encouraging veterans and their families to express pride in such service. Authorizes the next-of-kin of a deceased veteran to wear awards and decorations earned by the veteran during programs and activities in connection with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day events, as well as such other patriotic observances as the Secretary may prescribe. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Caregivers, Defense policy, Families, Family leave, Iraq compilation, Labor, Medical care, Medicine, Military medicine, National Guard, War casualties Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Bill TextTo amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to expand family and medical leave for spouses, sons, daughters, and parents of servicemembers with combat-related injuries. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Military Family and Medical Leave Act - Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to entitle an eligible employee to up to 26 workweeks of leave during a 12-month period to care for a covered service member who is the employee's spouse, son, daughter, or parent. Defines covered service member as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or a Reserve, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy, or is otherwise in medical hold or medical holdover status, for a serious injury or illness. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the availability of such leave during any other 12-month period. Provides for the substitution of accrued paid vacation, personal, or family leave for any part [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Business, Contracts, Criminal justice, Damages, Debtor and creditor, Defense policy, Families, Finance, Fines (Penalties), Government information, Government paperwork, Injunctions, Interest Latest Action: 08/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Bill TextTo amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders and to provide penalties for violations of interest rate limitations. 8/1/2007--Introduced. 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act - Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend a service contract, after the date of entry into service or the date of the military orders, if: (1) the service contract (such as phone, cable, Internet, or utilities) is executed before the individual is called to service for a period of at least 90 days; or (2) the person enters into the contract while in military service and thereafter receives orders for a change of permanent station to a location outside the United States, or to deploy with a military unit for a period of at least [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Armed forces, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Executive departments, Families, Family services, Federal advisory bodies, Health planning, Health policy, Iraq compilation, Job training, Medical care, Medical research, Medicine, Mental health services Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo reduce post traumatic stress disorder and other combat-related stress disorders among military personnel, and for other purposes. 7/31/2007--Introduced. Psychological Kevlar Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a plan to incorporate preventive and early-intervention measures, practices, or procedures that reduce the likelihood that personnel in combat will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other stress-related psychopathologies, including substance use conditions. Requires the Secretary to: (1) update the plan periodically; (2) develop and implement a training program to educate and promote awareness among commissioned and noncommissioned officers, front-line medical professionals and primary care providers, and military personnel and their families about the signs and risks of combat stress and stress-related psychopathology; (3) establish a working group to research and develop measures that reduce the likelihood [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Afghanistan, Aged, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Animals, Apartment houses, Appropriations Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments.
Bill TextA bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. 4/10/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Title I: FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - Subtitle A: Building American Homeownership - Building American Homeownership Act of 2008 - (Sec. 112) Amends the National Housing Act (NHA) to revise mortgage insurance eligibility requirements. Alters the respective formulas to increase the percentages of the maximum principal loan obligations applicable to family residences located in: (1) the United States; and (2) Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, or the Virgin Islands. Prohibits the maximum principal loan obligation from exceeding 100% of the appraised value of the property. (Sec. 113) Increases from 3% to 3.5% of the appraised value of a property the mortgagor's required cash (or equivalent) investment (downpayment). Prohibits any funds for such [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Caregivers, Defense policy, Families, Family leave, Iraq compilation, Labor, Medical care, Medicine, Military medicine, National Guard, War casualties Latest Action: 07/30/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10316-10317)
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