Search Results: keywords:"military personnel"

  • H. R. 10200 — To improve parental leave for members of the Armed Forces.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:598

    H.R. 10200, titled the “Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act,” aims to improve parental leave for members of the Armed Forces. The bill acknowledges the need to exempt service members who take more than 31 consecutive days of parental leave from performance...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 10200 is a bill that wants to help military parents by making sure taking time off to be with their new babies or adopted kids doesn't hurt their job ratings. It also lets them take this special time off anytime in the first two years without asking for extra permission.

  • H. RES. 1130 — Supporting the designation of April 2024 as the Month of the Military Child.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:149

    H. RES. 1130 supports the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child." The resolution recognizes the courage and dedication of U.S. military personnel and highlights the contributions and challenges faced by their children. It calls on all citizens,...

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    In April 2024, everyone is asked to join in celebrating military children, who are kids with parents in the military. This special month is to honor how brave and strong these kids are because moving a lot or having a parent away can be really tough!

  • H. RES. 1049 — Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:191

    H. RES. 1049 seeks to raise public awareness about traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and supports the recognition of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the significant impact TBIs have on individuals and families, citing statistics about the...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1049 is like saying, "Let's spend a whole month learning about how serious head injuries are because they can change lives forever, and we want everyone to understand how important it is to be safe and support those who are hurt."

  • H. R. 8474 — To make certain improvements to incentive pay for explosive ordnance disposal duty.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:812

    H.R. 8474, titled the "Explosive Ordnance Disposal Incentive Pay Improvement Act of 2024," aims to improve incentive pay for military personnel who perform explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) duties. The bill establishes specific monthly pay rates based on years of service in...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8474 is about giving extra money to people in the military who handle dangerous bombs, and it plans to give them more money the longer they do this job. But there are questions about how the money is decided and why it gets so high, making it important to understand how it will be paid for.