| Also tagged in: Armed forces, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Criminal justice, Defense contracts, Defense economics, Defense policy, Foreign policy, Fraud, Government contractors, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Law, Limitation of actions, Middle East and North Africa Latest Action: 04/18/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3174-3175)
Bill Text
A bill to promote the prosecution and enforcement of frauds against the United States by suspending the statute of limitations during times when Congress has authorized the use of military force.
| | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, AIDS (Disease), Armed forces, Brain, Children, Clothing, Coinsurance, Collection of accounts, Continuing education, Defense policy, Dentists, Department of Veterans Affairs, Disabled, Education, Executive departments, Families Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3160, S3161)
Bill Text
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve veterans' health care benefits, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Consumer credit, Consumers, Counseling, Defense policy, Finance, Foreclosure, Housing, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military operations, Mortgages, Social services, South Asia, Veterans Latest Action: 04/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill Text
To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a mortgage foreclosure counseling program for members of the Armed Forces returning from service abroad.
| | Also tagged in: Access to health care, 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, Epidemiology Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill Text
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: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military dependents, 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 Text
A resolution honoring the sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
| | Also tagged in: 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, Medical care 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: Administrative procedure, Apartment houses, Armed forces, Bonds, Budgets, Condominium (Housing), Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumer credit, Consumers, Cooperative housing, Counseling, Damages, Defense policy, Department of the Treasury Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Star Print ordered on the bill.
Bill TextA bill to aid families and neighborhoods facing home foreclosure and address the subprime mortgage crisis. 3/7/2008--Introduced. Security Against Foreclosures and Education Act, or the SAFE Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow proceeds of qualified mortgage bonds to be used to refinance certain residential subprime loans. Requires the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation to continue to award expeditiously certain funds already provided for mortgage foreclosure counseling. Amends the Code to allow purchasers of certain single-family principal residences a one-time tax credit. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to: (1) revise creditor mortgage loan disclosure requirements; and (2) increase civil damages for noncompliance with such Act. Amends the Code to: (1) allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses for certain taxable years; and (2) suspend through taxable year 2009 the 90% of alternative minimum taxable income limit for certain [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Administrative procedure, Affordable housing, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Aid to dependent children, AIDS (Disease), Alternative energy sources, Animals, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Auditing, Automobile industry 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 | | Also tagged in: Affordable housing, Aged, Air pollution, Alternative energy sources, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Ballistic missile defenses, Bonds, Border patrols, Brain, Budget deficits, Budget reconciliation, Budget resolutions, Budget surpluses Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1627-1659, H1661-1684)
Bill TextRevising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. 3/13/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Revises and replaces the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2008. Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2009, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2010-FY2013. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Recommends budgetary levels and amounts for FY2008-FY2013 for: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Ambulatory care, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuum of care, Counseling, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Drug addiction, Drug therapy, Families, Internet, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Marriage counseling, Medical care, Medical screening Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Bill Text
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand and improve health care services available to veterans from the Department of Veterans Affairs for substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: 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, Counseling Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill Text
A 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.
| | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military dependents, 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 abroad, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Counterterrorism, Defense policy, Foreign policy, History, Infantry, International affairs, Iraq compilation, Military history, Military operations, Patriotism, Politics and government, September 11, 2001 Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1684)
Bill TextRecognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, in support of the Global War on Terror. 3/13/2008--Passed House 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.) Recognizes the 69th Infantry Regiment, or the Fighting 69th, as one of the great regiments in American military history that has continually participated in the Global War on Terror since the attack on September 11, 2001, as it deploys to Afghanistan. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Budgets, Claims, Congress, Congressional committees (Senate), Congressional investigations, Congressional oversight, Congressional reorganization, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense contracts, Defense economics, Defense policy, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Fraud Latest Action: 01/30/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S501)
Bill TextA resolution establishing a special committee of the Senate to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism. 1/30/2008--Introduced. Establishes the Special Committee on War and Reconstruction Contracting to investigate the awarding and performance of contracts to conduct military, security, and reconstruction activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to support the prosecution of the war on terrorism. Requires investigation, in particular, of allegations of wasteful and fraudulent practices, including allegations regarding any contract or spending entered into, supervised by, or otherwise involving the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA), regardless of whether or not such contract or spending involved U.S. appropriated funds. Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that any claim of fraud, waste, or abuse under the False Claims Act that involves any contract or spending [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Collection of accounts, Debt, Debtor and creditor, Defense policy, Families, Finance, Government lending, Housing, Housing finance, Housing subsidies, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa Latest Action: 02/01/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Bill TextTo amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts to the United States in the case of veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a combat zone, and for other purposes. 1/29/2008--Introduced. Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting debts owed to the United States by certain veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a war after the Persian Gulf War or a combat zone after September 11, 2001, if the Secretary determines, in his or her discretion, that the termination of collection is in the best interest of the United States. Excepts any amounts owed the United States under federal housing and small business loan programs from such prohibition on debt collection. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Collection of accounts, Debt, Debtor and creditor, Defense policy, Families, Finance, Government lending, Housing, Housing finance, Housing subsidies, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa Latest Action: 02/01/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Bill TextTo amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts owed to the United States by members of the Armed Forces and veterans who die as a result of an injury incurred or aggravated on active duty in a combat zone, and for other purposes. 1/28/2008--Introduced. Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting debts owed to the United States by certain members of the armed forces or veterans who die as a result of an injury incurred or aggravated on active duty in a war or a combat zone after September 11, 2001. Excepts any amounts owed the United States under federal housing and small business loan programs from such prohibition on debt collection. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Collection of accounts, Debt, Debtor and creditor, Defense policy, Families, Finance, Government lending, Housing, Housing finance, Housing subsidies, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts owed to the United States by members of the Armed Forces and veterans who die as a result of an injury incurred or aggravated on active duty in a combat zone, and for other purposes. 1/23/2008--Introduced. Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting debts owed to the United States by certain members of the armed forces or veterans who die as a result of an injury incurred or aggravated on active duty in a war or a combat zone after September 11, 2001. Excepts any amounts owed the United States under federal housing and small business loan programs from such prohibition on debt collection.
| | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Collection of accounts, Debt, Debtor and creditor, Defense policy, Families, Finance, Government lending, Housing, Housing finance, Housing subsidies, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S96-97)
Bill TextA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain debts to the United States in the case of veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a combat zone, and for other purposes. 1/22/2008--Introduced. Combat Veterans Debt Elimination Act of 2008 - Prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting debts owed to the United States by certain veterans who die as a result of a service-connected disability incurred or aggravated on active duty in a war after the Persian Gulf War or a combat zone after September 11, 2001, if the Secretary determines, in his or her discretion, that the termination of collection is in the best interest of the United States. Excepts any amounts owed the United States under federal housing and small business loan programs from such prohibition on debt collection. | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Air force, Air piracy, Airports, Alaska, Alien labor, Alien property, Ammunition, Anniversaries, Annuities, Appellate procedure, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad 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: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Counterterrorism, Defense policy, Economic assistance, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, International affairs, International military forces, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Job training, Middle East and North Africa, Military assistance, Military occupation, Military operations Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 TextExpressing the sense of the House that the United States should increase United States forces in Afghanistan and responsibly redeploy forces from Iraq. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States, in concert with its international partners, should strengthen its commitment to stabilizing Afghanistan and contribute the necessary levels of economic, civilian, and military resources to achieve that end; and (2) the United States should redeploy to Afghanistan military forces in Iraq not essential for targeted counterterrorism activities, training and equipping Iraqi security forces, or protection of U.S. citizens and facilities. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military occupation, Military operations, Military pensions, National Guard, South Asia, Terrorism, Veterans Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty or performed active service since September 11, 2001, in support of a contingency operation or in other emergency situations receive credit for such service in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay, and for other purposes. 12/19/2007--Introduced. National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act - Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to back-date to September 11, 2001, the period of active duty or performed active service, in support of a contingency operation or in other emergency situations, for which members of Ready Reserve components of the armed forces shall receive credit in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Budgets, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of State, Executive departments, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military operations, Reprogramming of appropriated funds, South Asia Latest Action: 12/13/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.
Bill TextA bill to authorize the transfer of certain earmarked funds to accounts for operations and activities in Iraq and Afghanistan. 12/12/2007--Introduced. Allows the Secretary of Defense to transfer the amount of any congressionally directed spending item in or in connection with the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 (division A of P.L. 110-116) to one or more of the accounts of the Department of State, Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), or accounts or other agencies conducting operations or activities in Iraq or Afghanistan, for the purpose of funding such operations or activities.Defines "congressionally directed spending item" as language included primarily at the request of a Member of Congress providing, authorizing, or recommending a specific amount of discretionary budget authority, credit authority, or other spending authority for a contract, loan, loan guarantee, grant, loan authority, or other [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, 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, Higher education 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: Accounting, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost accounting, Criminal justice, Defense contracts, Defense economics, Defense policy Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to phase out the use of private military contractors. 11/16/2007--Introduced. Stop Outsourcing Security Act - Directs the Secretary of State to ensure that only government personnel provide security services at U.S. diplomatic or consular missions in Iraq. Requires the President to report to Congress on the status of planning for the use of Government and military personnel instead of private contractors for mission critical or emergency essential functions by January 1, 2009, in all conflict zones where Congress has authorized the use of force. Authorizes Congress access to contracts and task orders in excess of $5 million entered into by the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, the Department of the Interior, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) during the period beginning October 1, 2001, and ending on the last day of the month during which this Act is enacted for work to be performed in Iraq and Afghanistan.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Families, Family services, Governmental investigations, Health counseling, Health policy, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Medical care, Medical fees, Medicine, Mental care facilities, Mental health services, Middle East and North Africa Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide mental health services to certain veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Rural Veterans Health Care Access Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to establish and implement a pilot program to provide mental health counseling services to eligible veterans at non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. Defines "eligible veteran" as one who: (1) served on active duty in support of a contingency operation; (2) is eligible to receive hospital care and medical services; (3) has been diagnosed with a mental health condition and recommended to receive mental health counseling; and (4) resides at least 30 miles from a VA medical facility that employs a full-time mental health professional. Requires the Secretary to issue to an eligible veteran a six-month supply of vouchers to be used to pay for [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Brain, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Data banks, Defense policy, Directories, Disability evaluation, Disabled, Government information, Government paperwork, Head injuries, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Medical care, Medical records Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to assign a temporary disability rating to certain members of the Armed Forces upon separation, and for other purposes. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Immediate Benefits for Wounded Warriors Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary and at the request of an eligible member of the Armed Forces who has served on active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom, to assign to that member a 30% temporary disability rating upon such member's separation from the Armed Forces, or in the case of an eligible member who has received a medical diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury, upon receipt of such diagnosis. States that upon assignment of a permanent disability rating to a member who has received such temporary rating: (1) if the permanent rating exceeds 30% payments shall be made for such "temporary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air force, Ammunition, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Bombs, Budgets, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Drug abuse Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Bill TextA bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/13/2007--Introduced. Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, 2008 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2008 for: (1) military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance; (3) the Iraq Freedom Fund; (4) the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund; (5) the Iraq Security Forces Fund; (6) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (7) procurement; (8) Defense Working Capital Funds; (9) the Defense Health Program; and (10) defense drug interdiction and counter-drug activities. Specifies authorized, restricted, and prohibited uses of funds appropriated in this Act. Makes funds available to fund the Commander's Emergency Response (urgent humanitarian relief and reconstruction assistance in Iraq and Afghanistan). Directs the Secretary of Defense [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air force, Americans in foreign countries, Ammunition, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Army, Bombs, Budgets, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional tributes Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/14/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Policy on Redeployment and Conduct of Operations in Iraq - (Sec. 101) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the war in Iraq should end as safely and quickly as possible, and our troops should be brought home; (2) the performance of U.S. military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan should be commended, and their service should be appropriately recognized; and (3) the primary purpose of funds from this Act should be to transition the mission of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq and undertake their redeployment, and not [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost accounting, Criminal justice, Defense contracts, Defense economics, Defense policy Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13867)
Bill TextTo phase out the use of private military contractors. 11/7/2007--Introduced. Stop Outsourcing Security Act - Directs the Secretary of State to ensure that only government personnel provide security services at U.S. diplomatic or consular missions in Iraq. Requires the President to report to Congress on the status of planning for the use of Government and military personnel instead of private contractors for mission critical or emergency essential functions by January 1, 2009, in all conflict zones where Congress has authorized the use of force. Authorizes Congress access to contracts and task orders in excess of $5 million entered into by the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, the Department of the Interior, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) during the period beginning October 1, 2001, and ending on the last day of the month during which this Act is enacted for work to be performed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Requires [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Armed forces, Children, Comprehensive health care, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Counseling, Criminal justice, Day care, Defense policy, Department of Veterans Affairs, Drug abuse, Drug abuse treatment, Education, Employee training Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo 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. 11/7/2007--Introduced. Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act - Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to: (1) conduct a long-term epidemiological study on the health of women veterans who served on active duty in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom; (2) assess barriers encountered by women veterans to the provision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of comprehensive health care; (3) assess all health care services and programs provided by the VA for women veterans; (4) provide training for mental health professionals who provide counseling to women veterans suffering from sexual trauma; (5) develop a plan for the identification, development, and dissemination of treatments for post-traumatic [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Charitable contributions, Congress, Congressional employees, Congressional office buildings, Counterterrorism, Defense policy, Government employees, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Members of Congress, Middle East and North Africa, Military operations, Nonprofit organizations, Senate Latest Action: 10/31/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13645; text as passed Senate: CR S13645; text of measure as introduced: CR S13641)
Bill TextA resolution to permit the collection of donations in Senate buildings to be sent to United States military personnel on active duty overseas participating in or in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the war on terrorism. 10/31/2007--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.) Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations to be sent to U.S. military personnel on active duty overseas participating in or in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the war on terrorism; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations. | | Also tagged in: Alliances, Armed forces, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Europe, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Insurgency, International affairs, International cooperation, International military forces, International relief Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13524)
Bill TextA resolution expressing the importance of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Turkey. 10/29/2007--Introduced. Reiterates support for the strategic alliance between the United States and Turkey. Condemns the violent attacks conducted by the Kurdistan Workers' Party over the last two decades. Urges Kurdish leaders in Iraq to deny safe harbor for terrorists. Encourages the governments of Turkey and of Iraq to continue to work together to end the threat of terrorism. Thanks Prime Minister Erdogan and the people and government of Turkey for: (1) assuming command of the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul, Afghanistan from July 2002 to January 2003, and from February 2005 to August 2005; (2) providing humanitarian and medical assistance in Afghanistan and in Iraq; and (3) their willingness to contribute to international peace, especially in the greater Middle East region. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Avionics, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Governmental investigations, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military aircraft, Military airlift, Military operations Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
Bill TextTo require a report on the size and mixture of the Air Force intertheater airlift force. 10/18/2007--Introduced. United States Airlift Requirements Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to study alternatives for the asset size and mix for the Air Force intertheater airlift force, focusing on current and planned capabilities and costs of the C-5 and C-17 fleets. Requires that the study be conducted through a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) in concert with the United States Transportation Command. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Bahrain, Budgets, Conferences, Counterterrorism, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Economic assistance, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Infrastructure, Infrastructure (Economics), International affairs Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - 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 TextTo provide a strategic approach to the war in Iraq to enhance the national security interests of the United States both at home and abroad, while ensuring the safety of the United States Armed Forces and ensuring stability in Iraq and the Middle East. 10/17/2007--Introduced. Enhancing America's Security through Strategic Redeployment from Iraq Act - Sets forth the following findings: (1) ending the war in Iraq is necessary, however, how the war is ended is of even greater importance for U.S. national security, the safety U.S. Armed Forces members serving in Iraq, and stability in both Iraq and the Middle East; (2) an open-ended U.S. involvement in Iraq is not in the interest of U.S. national security and U.S. military forces must be redeployed or risk becoming severely overstrained; and (3) redeployment from Iraq will be a lengthy process. Declares that: (1) it is critical that a comprehensive security plan is developed for Iraq and the region that accepts the necessity [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Alien labor, Aliens, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Communications, Computer literacy, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Counseling, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of State, Education Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo provide assistance to Iraqi nationals who supported the United States, and for other purposes. 10/12/2007--Introduced. Relocation Empowerment and Placement Assistance for Iraqi Refugees Act of 2007 or REPAIR Act of 2007 - Waives visa and related fees relating to special immigrant status for Afghan or Iraqi nationals who worked with the U.S. Chief of Mission or the U.S. Armed Forces as interpreters or translators. Waives numerical limitations with respect to such special immigrants. Expands such category to include persons who: (1) performed such services with a U.S. contractor; or (2) performed other services. Makes additional U.S. military officers eligible to recommend such nationals for special immigrant status. Directs the Secretary of State (Secretary) to make every effort to ensure that aliens applying for special immigrant status and visas, and aliens applying for refugee status and visas, may apply and interview within Iraq in Baghdad [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Aliens, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Children, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Families, Immigrants, Immigration, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military dependents, 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: Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Auditing, Budgets, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense contracts, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of State, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies Latest Action: 09/27/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi
Bill TextTo provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. 9/27/2007--Introduced. Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Contracting to investigate and report to Congress on federal agency contracting for: (1) the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan; and (2) the logistical support of coalition forces and the performance of security and intelligence functions in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Includes contracts entered into and/or performed in both in the United States and abroad.Requires the Commission to assess: (1) the extent and impact of reliance on contractors; (2) the extent of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement under such contracts and the extent to which those responsible have been held accountable; and (3) the appropriateness of the organizational structure, policies, and practices of the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: 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, Labor 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, 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, Government information 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 abroad, Brain, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Eye care, Eye diseases, Governmental investigations, Head injuries, Health information systems, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Medical care, Medical research, Medical screening Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo provide for the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Military Eye Injuries, and for other purposes. 9/18/2007--Introduced. Military Eye Trauma Treatment Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (Secretary) to establish within the Department of Defense (DOD) the Center of Excellence in Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Military Eye Injuries to: (1) develop and oversee the Military Eye Injury Registry for tracking the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for each case of eye injury incurred by a member of the Armed Forces while on active duty; and (2) ensure the electronic exchange of Registry information with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Requires the Secretary to: (1) include in the Registry records of members who incurred eye injuries while on active duty on or after September 11, 2001, but before the Registry's establishment; and (2) report to Congress [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Brain, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Eye care, Eye diseases, Governmental investigations, Head injuries, Health information systems, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Medical care, Medical research, Medical screening Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill TextA bill to provide for the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Military Eye Injuries, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of Defense (Secretary) to establish within the Department of Defense (DOD) the Center of Excellence in Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Military Eye Injuries to: (1) develop, implement, and oversee a registry for tracking the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for each case of eye injury incurred by a member of the Armed Forces in combat that requires surgery or other operative intervention; and (2) ensure the electronic exchange of registry information with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Requires the Secretary to: (1) include in the registry records of members who incurred eye injuries in combat in Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom before the registry's establishment; and (2) report to Congress [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Artists, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Humanities, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military operations, Painting, Patriotism, Politics and government, Social services, South Asia Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10822)
Bill TextA resolution commending the founder and members of Project Compassion. 8/2/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) members of Project Compassion (a project to provide to family members portraits of members of the Armed Forces who have died while serving on active duty since September 11, 2001) have demonstrated extraordinary patriotism and support to members of the Armed Forces who have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan; (2) the United States owes its gratitude to the Project's members; and (3) the Senate commends the Project's professional portrait artists and the entire organization for their tireless work in paying tribute to fallen members of the Armed Forces. | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Aged, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Animals, Apartment houses, Appropriations, Armed forces Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3204-3308; text as House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments: CR H3219-3282)
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: Africa (Sub-Saharan), AIDS (Disease), Air force, Air-to-air missiles, Aliens, American Samoa, Ammunition, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arms control, Army, Ballistic missiles, Budgets, Buy American, Central Intelligence Agency Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/13/2007--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 - Department of Defense - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, the defense agencies, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Appropriates funds for: (1) the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; (2) environmental restoration for the military departments, the Department of Defense (DOD), and at formerly used defense sites; (3) overseas [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aged, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Defense policy, Education, Higher education, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Medical care, Medicine, Middle East and North Africa, Military hospitals, Military medicine, Military operations, Military pensions, Military training Latest Action: 07/26/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill TextA bill to amend titles 10 and 37, United States Code, to reduce the minimum age of retirement for years of non-regular service for reserves who serve on active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, to increase the amount of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve, and to provide certain other benefits relating to service in the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 7/26/2007--Introduced. Increases authorized monthly educational assistance amounts for members of the Selected Reserve. Reduces the military retirement eligibility age in the case of a person who serves in the reserves on active duty in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001, below 60 years of age by six months for each 90 days that the person so serves. Prohibits such eligibility age from being reduced below 50. Requires that, if a member of the reserves requires treatment for more than 30 days for a wound or injury incurred on active duty, the Secretary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air force, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Army, Coast guard, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Defense policy, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Marines, Middle East and North Africa Latest Action: 08/14/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo mandate minimum periods of rest and recuperation for units and members of the regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces between deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. 8/2/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 31, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act of 2007 - Prohibits any unit of the regular Armed Forces from being deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom unless the period between the most recent previous deployment and a subsequent deployment is equal to or longer than the period of the most recent previous deployment. Expresses the sense of Congress that the optimal minimum period between such deployments should be equal to or longer than twice the period of the most recent previous deployment.Prohibits [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Auditing, Budgets, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense contracts, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of State, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies Latest Action: 07/19/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9617-9619)
Bill TextA bill to provide for the study and investigation of wartime contracts and contracting processes in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes. 7/19/2007--Introduced. Commission on Wartime Contracting Establishment Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Contracting to investigate and report to Congress on federal agency contracting for: (1) the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan; and (2) the logistical support of coalition forces and the performance of security and intelligence functions in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Includes contracts entered into and/or performed in both in the United States and abroad.Requires the Commission to assess: (1) the extent and impact of reliance on contractors; (2) the extent of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement under such contracts and the extent to which those responsible have been held accountable; and (3) the appropriateness of the organizational structure,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Abortion, Accreditation (Education), Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Adult education, Advice and consent of the Senate, Aged, Alien labor, Aliens, Appropriations, Auditing, Bankruptcy, Birth control, Black colleges, Black lung, Blind Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/7/2007--Senate receded and concurred with amendment. (There are 4 other summaries) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2008. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for FY2008 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) community service employment for older Americans; (3) federal unemployment benefits and allowances; (4) state unemployment insurance and employment service operations; (5) advances to the Unemployment [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Iraq, Middle East and North Africa, Military dependents, Military occupation, Military operations, National Guard, Pensions, South Asia, Survivors' benefits Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Considered as unfinished business.
Bill TextExpressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for the members of the National Guard. 12/18/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Unconditionally supports the members of the National Guard and recognizes their sacrifices made on behalf of the United States. States that the House of Representatives will: (1) work to ensure that the National Guard receives the resources it needs; and (2) support the families of Guard members, especially those who have died while serving on active duty. | | Also tagged in: Civil service retirement, Foreign policy, Foreign service, Government employees, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Pensions, Recruiting of employees, Salaries, South Asia Latest Action: 07/20/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1583)
Bill TextTo amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to enable the Department of State to respond to a critical shortage of passport processing personnel, and for other purposes. 7/10/2007--Introduced. Department of State Crisis Response Act of 2007 - Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to extend Department of State authority to employ civil service or Foreign Service annuitants through October 1, 2010. Eliminates the requirement that such authority be used to facilitate assignment to Afghanistan or Iraq or to fill positions vacated because of assignments to such countries. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Authors and authorship, Budgets, Case management, Children, Clinics, Communications, Community health services, Congressional reporting requirements, Counseling, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Day care, Defense policy Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill TextTo amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the provision of health care to veterans, and for other purposes. 7/30/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Veterans' Health Care Improvement Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to private, nonprofit entities to conduct workshop programs to assist in the therapeutic readjustment and rehabilitation of veterans who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations after the Persian Gulf War, or in combat during a period of hostilities after November 11, 1998, and are discharged or released from active duty on or after September 11, 2001 (covered veterans). Limits grant amounts to $100,000. Requires annual reports from the Secretary to the congressional veterans committees on the use of such grants and their benefits to covered veterans. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary to establish [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to airports, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Age and employment, Aged, Air pollution, Air traffic control, Aircraft engines, Aircraft noise, Aircraft pilots, Airline employees, Airline passenger traffic, Airlines, Airports, Alaska, Alternative energy sources Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3761-3779)
Bill TextTo amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. 9/20/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Title I: Authorizations - Subtitle A: Funding of FAA Programs - (Sec. 101) Reauthorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2011 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs; (2) air navigation facilities and equipment; (3) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations; and (4) FAA research, engineering, and development. Authorizes additional authorizations of appropriations from the general fund of the Treasury for aviation programs through FY2011. Subtitle B: Passenger Facility Charges - (Sec. 111) Amends the airport improvement program (AIP) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Civil service retirement, Department of State, Executive departments, Foreign policy, Foreign service, Government employees, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Pensions, Recruiting of employees, Salaries, South Asia Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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