| Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Aged, Alternative energy sources, Ammunition, Animals, Annuities, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control, Arms sales, Army, Authorization, Bombs 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: Afghanistan, 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: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, 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 | | Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 12/18/2007 S15936-15939; text as passed Senate: CR 12/18/2007 S15938-15939; text of measure as introduced: CR 12/18/2007 S159
Bill TextA resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military service. 12/19/2007--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.) Declares that the Senate remembers, honors, and commends the achievements of the U.S. Air Force in serving and defending the United States on the 60th anniversary of its creation as an independent military service. | | Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16056)
Bill TextA resolution commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. 12/19/2007--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.) Recognizes the U.S. security contributions made by the Air Force Space Command. Commemorates the Command's 25 years of excellence and service. | | Also tagged in: Aged, 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, Commemorations 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 | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, 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: Afghanistan, 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: Access to health care, Airports, Alaska, American Battle Monuments Commission, American Samoa, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arab countries, Architecture, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arms control, Army, Brain, Budgets, Building construction 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 | | Latest Action: 02/01/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextRecognizing the noble service of the 147th Fighter Wing on their 90th anniversary. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Commends the 147th Fighter Wing on their 90th anniversary for serving nobly at home and abroad in every major conflict our nation has been engaged in since World War II. | | Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11667-11668)
Bill TextA concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military service. 9/18/2007--Introduced. Declares that Congress remembers, honors, and commends the achievements of the U.S. Air Force in serving and defending the United States on the 60th anniversary of its creation as an independent military service. | | Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextRecognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military service. 9/18/2007--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.) Declares that Congress remembers, honors, and commends the achievements of the U.S. Air Force in serving and defending the United States on the 60th anniversary of its creation as an independent military service. | | Also tagged in: Ambulatory care, Armed forces, Defense policy, Florida, Health policy, Medical care, Medicine, Military bases, Military hospitals, Military medicine, Veterans, Veterans' hospitals, Veterans' medical care Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo require that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense enter into a sharing agreement with Eglin Air Force Base Hospital for the provision of inpatient services to veterans in Northwest Florida, and for other purposes. 9/6/2007--Introduced. Northwest Florida Veterans Health Care Improvement Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to enter into a sharing agreement with the Secretary of Defense with respect to joint Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-Department of Defense (DOD) use of the inpatient medical facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Requires the Secretary to construct a joint VA-DOD outpatient medical facility at such Base. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Associations, institutions, etc., Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, History, Military personnel, Missing in action, Veterans, World War II Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextExpressing the nation's sincerest appreciation and thanks for the service of the members of the 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) upon the occasion of the final reunion of the 303rd Bomb Group (H) Association. 9/18/2007--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.) Declares that the dedicated men and women who served in the 8th Air Force, 303rd Bombardment Group (H), "Hell's Angels," including the nearly 5,000 listed as missing in action, during World War II are heroes and champions of American freedom. Recognizes the final reunion of the 303rd Bomb Group (H) Association and commends its honorable members, who never once turned away from their assigned target, for their selfless service to our country. | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), AIDS (Disease), 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: Afghanistan, 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: Aged, 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, Commemorations Latest Action: 06/18/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 110-85.
Bill TextAn original 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. 6/18/2007--Reported to Senate 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.) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Department of Defense - 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 and related operation and maintenance for the military departments [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Administrative remedies, Afghanistan, Aged, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alaska, Alcohol tax, Alternative energy sources, American Battle Monuments Commission, Appalachian Regional Commission, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arabs, Architect of the Capitol, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board Latest Action: 12/26/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 12/26/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 - Division A: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Agricultural Programs - Appropriates FY2008 funds for the following Department of Agriculture (Department) programs and services: (1) Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary); (2) Office of the Chief Economist; (3) National Appeals Division; (4) Office of Budget and Program Analysis; (5) Homeland Security Staff; (6) Office of the Chief Information Officer; (7) Office of the Chief Financial Officer; (8) Office of the Assistant Secretary for [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Communications, Defense policy, East Asia, Foreign policy, Gifts, Government property, History, International affairs, International cooperation, Military bases, Military history, Philippines, Signs and symbols, War, Wyoming Latest Action: 06/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1274-1275)
Bill TextUrging the President to authorize the return to the people of the Philippines of two church bells that were taken by the United States Army in 1901 from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, and are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. 6/12/2007--Introduced. Urges the President to authorize the return of two church bells taken by the U.S. Army from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, to the Philippine people as a visible symbol of friendship, good will, and cooperation. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Health surveys, Medical care, Medical records, Medical research, Medicine, Military medicine, Science policy, Veterans, Veterans' medical care Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill TextTo provide for the maintenance, management, and availability for research of assets of the Air Force Health Study. 6/12/2007--Introduced. Directs the Medical Follow-Up Agency of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences (Agency) to maintain and manage the assets (including electronic data files and biological specimens of study participants) transferred to the Agency from the Air Force Health Study. Authorizes the Agency, during FY2007-FY2011, to conduct additional research on such assets toward the goal of understanding the determinants of health, and promoting wellness, in veterans. Requires an Agency report to Congress assessing the feasibility and advisability of conducting additional research on such assets after the end of FY2011. | | Also tagged in: Airports, Alaska, American Battle Monuments Commission, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arab countries, Architecture, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Army, Ballistic missile defenses, Boundaries, Budgets, Building construction, Business Latest Action: 09/07/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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. 9/6/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Department of Defense - 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 and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Accounting, Afghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, Alliances, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Antimissile missiles, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. With written report No. 110-125. Additional views filed.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 6/5/2007--Reported to Senate 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.) 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 aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Accounting, Afghanistan, Alaska, Alliances, Alternative energy sources, Antimissile missiles, Appellate courts, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control, Arms control agreements, Army, Artillery Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. Without written report.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 6/29/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - 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 aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for: (1) defense-wide procurement; and (2) the Rapid Acquisition Fund. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2008 program year, to enter into a multiyear contract for procurement of: (1) M1A2 Abrams [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alabama, Alaska, Animals, Appropriations, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Arms control, Army, Authorization, Budgets, Building construction, California, Chemical warfare Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Levin. Without written report.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military construction, and for other purposes. 6/5/2007--Reported to Senate 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.) Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title XXI [sic]: Army - (Sec. 2101) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to acquire real property and carry out military construction projects in specified amounts at specified installations and locations. Authorizes such Secretary to construct or acquire family housing units, carry out architectural planning and design activities, and improve existing military family housing in specified amounts. Authorizes appropriations to the Army for fiscal years after 2007 for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Air pollution, Airline employees, Appropriations, Armed forces, Army, Arrest, Auditing, Authorization, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Central Intelligence Agency, Civil liberties, Civil service retirement, Classified defense information, Climate change Latest Action: 10/03/2007 - Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12456-12476; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S12457-12474)
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. 6/26/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title I: Intelligence Activities - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI); (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (8) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (9) National Reconnaissance [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Energy, Environmental assessment, Environmental protection, Geothermal leases, Hazardous substances, Land transfers, Law, Licenses, Military bases, Military training, Mining leases, Mountains Latest Action: 05/23/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6551-6553)
Bill TextA bill to enhance the management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste, to assure protection of public health safety, to ensure the territorial integrity and security of the repository at Yucca Mountain, and for other purposes. 5/23/2007--Introduced. Nuclear Waste Access to Yucca Act - Withdraws specified lands in Nye County, Nevada, permanently from any form of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, including: (1) the mineral leasing laws; (2) the geothermal leasing laws; (3) materials sales laws; and (4) the mining laws. Transfers jurisdiction over such lands to the Secretary of Energy. Reserves use of such lands for certain activities associated with the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Requires the Secretary to manage the lands so withdrawn, and submit to Congress and the state of Nevada a management plan for their use. [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Health surveys, Medical care, Medical records, Medical research, Medicine, Military medicine, Science policy, Veterans, Veterans' medical care Latest Action: 05/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6301)
Bill TextA bill to provide for the maintenance, management, and availability for research of assets of Air Force Health Study. 5/17/2007--Introduced. Directs the Medical Follow-Up Agency of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences (Agency) to maintain and manage the assets (including electronic data files and biological specimens of study participants) transferred to the Agency from the Air Force Health Study. Authorizes the Agency, during FY2007-FY2011, to conduct additional research on such assets toward the goal of understanding the determinants of health, and promoting wellness, in veterans. Requires an Agency report to Congress assessing the feasibility and advisability of conducting additional research on such assets after the end of FY2011. | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Accreditation (Medical care), Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural conservation, Agriculture, Air cargo, Alabama, American Samoa, Ammunition, Animal diseases, Animals, Architecture and the disabled Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 5/25/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, International Affairs, and Other Security-Related Needs - Chapter 1 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. Chapter 2 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Justice, to remain available through FY2008, for general legal activities, U.S. Attorneys, the U.S. Marshals Service, the National Security Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Air pollution, Armed forces, Arms control, Army, Authorization, Budgets, Business, California, Central Intelligence Agency, Civil service retirement, Classified defense information, Climate change, Coast guard, Common carriers, Communications Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 225 - 188 (Roll no. 117). (consideration: CR H1503-1514)
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. 12/6/2007--Conference report filed in House. (There are 4 other summaries) Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title I: Budget and Personnel Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI); (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Coast Guard; (8) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (9) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (10) Drug Enforcement [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 05/01/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5432-5433 text as passed Senate: CR S5432-5433 text of measure as introduced: CR S5400-5401)
Bill TextA resolution honoring and recognizing the achievements of the United States Air Force Academy football program over the last 27 years. 5/1/2007--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 and recognizes the numerous contributions made by the U.S. Air Force Academy football program over the last 27 years to Colorado Springs and the surrounding communities, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Air Force. | | Also tagged in: Alien labor, Armed forces, Army, Children, Citizenship, Communications, Compulsory military service, Criminal aliens, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Education, English language, Families, Identification of criminals, Illegal aliens, Immigrants Latest Action: 04/26/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextA bill to establish a process for aliens who meet certain conditions to be granted permanent resident status. 4/26/2007--Introduced. Immigrant Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act establish a points-based process for qualifying aliens unlawfully in the United States as of January 7, 2004, to be granted permanent resident status. Provides that a qualifying alien applicant: (1) who has passed security and criminal checks shall be issued a conditional resident orange card under which the alien shall be granted employment authorization pending final permanent resident status adjudication; and (2) with an orange card who has earned at least 65% of the base points under this Act shall have his or her status adjusted to permanent resident. Requires an alien adjusting to permanent resident status to: (1) satisfy physical presence and admissibility requirements; (2) pay appropriate fees, fines, and taxes; (3) demonstrate basic citizenship [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Defense policy, Disability retirement, Disabled, Education, Enlisted personnel, Higher education, Military discharges, Military education, Military pensions, Navy, Officer personnel, Pensions, Retired military personnel, Veterans Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to extend eligibility for disability retired pay and separation pay to former cadets and midshipmen with prior enlisted service who incurred physical disabilities after January 1, 2000. 4/25/2007--Introduced. Cadet and Midshipman Disability Fairness Act - Extends eligibility for disability retired pay and separation pay to former cadets and midshipmen who were discharged from an enlisted grade in order to accept an appointment as a cadet or midshipman, and who incurred physical disabilities after January 1, 2000. | | Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8156-8158; text as passed Senate: CR S8156)
Bill TextA resolution recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for 65 years of service to the United States. 6/20/2007--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.) Recognizes the Civil Air Patrol for 65 years of service to the United States. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, AIDS (Disease), Alabama, American investments, Appropriations, Architect of the Capitol, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Army Corps of Engineers, Asbestos Latest Action: 03/22/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Byrd. With written report No. 110-37.
Bill TextAn original bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 3/22/2007--Reported to Senate 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.) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations - Chapter 1: Department of Agriculture - Makes emergency supplemental FY2007 appropriations for specified activities related to the global war on terror to the Department of Agriculture (including food relief to certain foreign countries). (Sec. 1101) Makes specified appropriations to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for the release of eligible commodities for emergency humanitarian food needs in developing countries [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Africa, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural conservation, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Air cargo, Airline passenger traffic, Alabama, American Samoa, Ammunition, Animal diseases Latest Action: 05/02/2007 - On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 222 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 276). (consideration: CR H4315-4326; text of Veto message: CR H4315)
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 4/24/2007--Conference report filed in House. (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations - Chapter 1 - Makes FY2007 emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. (Sec. 1101) Makes specified appropriations to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for the release of eligible commodities for emergency humanitarian food needs in developing countries under the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act, in order to replenish the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Chapter 2 - Makes FY2007 emergency supplemental appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Authorization, Budgets, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Flight training, Land transfers, Military aircraft, Military bases, Military construction operations, New Mexico, Weapons systems Latest Action: 03/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3003-3004)
Bill TextA bill to authorize to be appropriated $9,200,000 for fiscal year 2008 to acquire real property and carry out military construction projects at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. 3/12/2007--Introduced. Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to acquire real property and carry out military construction projects at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for such purposes. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Aircraft pilots, Armed forces, Border patrols, Boundaries, Civil-military relations, Communications, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Disasters, Emergency management, Emergency medicine, Evacuation of civilians, Health policy, Illegal aliens Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Bill TextTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of the Air Force to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions. 3/6/2007--Introduced. Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security (the Secretary) to enter into agreements with the Secretary of Defense to use Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support homeland security missions. Authorizes the Secretary to consider the use of such personnel and resources to provide: (1) aerial reconnaissance or communications capabilities to the Border Patrol to protect against illegal entry and trafficking; and (2) capabilities to respond to an act of terrorism, natural disaster, or other man-made event by assisting in damage assessment and situational awareness, search and rescue operations, evacuations, and transporting time-sensitive [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aircraft pilots, Alabama, Armed forces, Blacks, Capitol (Washington, D.C.), Commemorations, Congress, Congressional gold medals, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, History, Military history, Minorities, Veterans, World War II Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E486)
Bill TextAuthorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen. 3/5/2007--Introduced. Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on March 29, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Tuskegee Airmen in accordance with Public Law 109-213. | | Latest Action: 03/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2561)
Bill TextA bill to authorize to be appropriated $1,800,000 for fiscal year 2008 to acquire real property and carry out a military construction project at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. 3/2/2007--Introduced. Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to acquire real property and carry out a military construction project at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, using amounts authorized to be appropriated under this Act. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Executive departments, Law, Military promotions, National Guard, Officer personnel Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that an officer of the Army or Air Force on the active-duty list may not be promoted to brigadier general unless the officer has had a duty assignment of at least one year involving the administration of the National Guard or Reserves. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Requires officers on the active-duty list of the Army or Air Force to complete a tour of duty of at least one year in a Guard or Reserve duty assignment (other than a Reserve Officers Training Corps unit) in order to be eligible for promotion to brigadier general. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to waive this requirement: (1) when necessary for the good of the service; (2) in cases where the proposed promotion is based primarily upon scientific and technical qualifications for which Guard or Reserve requirements do not exist; (3) in the case of specified medical, chaplaincy, or judge advocate positions; or (4) if the officer selected for appointment to brigadier [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aircraft pilots, Alabama, Armed forces, Blacks, Capitol (Washington, D.C.), Commemorations, Congress, Congressional gold medals, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, History, Military history, Minorities, Veterans, World War II Latest Action: 03/06/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. Con. Res. 15.
Bill TextA concurrent resolution authorizing the Rotunda of the Capitol to be used on March 29, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen. 3/6/2007--Passed House 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 29, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Tuskegee Airmen in accordance with Public Law 109-213. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Army, Authorization, Budgets, Central Intelligence Agency, Civil service retirement, Classified defense information, Coast guard, Confidential funding (Federal budgets), Congress, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Defense Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. 2/27/2007--Introduced. Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2007 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence; (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (8) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (9) National Reconnaissance Office; (10) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; (11) Coast Guard; (12) Department of Homeland Security; and (13) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Afghanistan, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, Annuities, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Army, Arrest, Authorization, Aviation insurance Latest Action: 02/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1911-1912)
Bill TextA bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. 2/13/2007--Introduced. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2008 for military operations and military construction. 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 and the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (3) research, development, test, and evaluation, including ballistic missile defense; (4) operation and maintenance, including defense working capital funds, the defense health program, chemical agents and munitions destruction, and environmental restoration; (5) active and reserve military personnel, including [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo waive the time limitations specified by law in order to allow the Medal of Honor to be awarded posthumously to Richard L. Etchberger of Hamburg, Pennsylvania, for acts of valor on March 11, 1968, while an Air Force Chief Master Sergeant serving in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Richard L. Etchberger, U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant, for acts of valor in Laos during the Vietnam conflict. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Biological warfare, Budgets, Chemical warfare, Computer crimes, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense contracts, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Department of Defense Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Bill TextA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the enhancement of the functions of the National Guard Bureau, and for other purposes. 1/30/2007--Introduced. National Guard Empowerment Act of 2007 - Expands the: (1) authority of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Bureau) to include membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) (and raises the grade of the Chief from lieutenant general to general); and (2) functions of the Bureau to include facilitating and coordinating, with other federal agencies and the states, the use of Guard personnel and resources for, and in, contingency operations, military operations other than war, natural disasters, and support of civil authorities. Directs the Chief to: (1) identify gaps between federal and state capabilities to prepare for and respond to emergencies; and (2) make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense on Guard programs [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Biological warfare, Budgets, Chemical warfare, Computer crimes, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense contracts, Defense economics, Defense policy, Defense procurement, Department of Defense Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the national defense through empowerment of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the enhancement of the functions of the National Guard Bureau, and for other purposes. 1/30/2007--Introduced. National Guard Empowerment Act of 2007 - Expands the: (1) authority of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (Bureau) to include membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) (and raises the grade of the Chief from lieutenant general to general); and (2) functions of the Bureau to include facilitating and coordinating, with other federal agencies and the states, the use of Guard personnel and resources for, and in, contingency operations, military operations other than war, natural disasters, and support of civil authorities. Directs the Chief to: (1) identify gaps between federal and state capabilities to prepare for and respond to emergencies; and (2) make recommendations to the Secretary of Defense on Guard programs and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Army, Budgets, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Europe, Executive departments, Families, Housing, Military bases, Military construction operations, Military dependents Latest Action: 02/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Bill TextTo amend the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 to correct an error in the enrollment of the law that resulted in the omission of two Army construction and land acquisition projects authorized in the conference report (House Report 109-702), and for other purposes. 1/29/2007--Introduced. Amends the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 to include within such Act authorized Army military construction projects at Fort Lee, Virginia, and Fort Lewis, Washington, that were omitted due to an enrollment error. | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Bombings, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Foreign policy, Housing, International affairs, Middle East and North Africa, Military bases, Military housing, Military personnel, Saudi Arabia Latest Action: 02/01/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextHonoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. 1/12/2007--Introduced. Recognizes, on the 11th anniversary of that attack, the service and sacrifice of the 19 members of the U.S. Air Force who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Calls upon every American to pause and pay tribute to those brave airmen. Extends the continued sympathies of Congress to the families of those who died. Assures the members of the Armed Forces serving anywhere in the world that their well-being and interests will at all times be given the highest priority. | | Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue commemorative postage stamps honoring Americans who have distinguished themselves by their service in the armed forces of the United States. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) commemorative postage stamps should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Americans who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, respectively; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamps be issued. | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Air piracy, Airports, Alaska, Alien labor, Alien property, Ammunition, Anniversaries, Annuities, Appellate procedure, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 12/6/2007--Conference report filed in House. (There are 4 other summaries) 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 aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for: (1) defense-wide procurement; and (2) National Guard and reserve equipment. Subtitle [...] show full description |
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