Search Results: keywords:"military training"

  • H. R. 9955 — To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify the Presidential drawdown authority, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,810

    H.R. 9955, also known as the "Safeguarding Our Stockpiles Act," aims to modify the Presidential drawdown authority under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The bill proposes to limit the President's ability to direct defense articles, services, and military training only...

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    The "Safeguarding Our Stockpiles Act" wants to make sure the President can only send military help when there's a big surprise problem, but they have to tell Congress quickly and can't send more than $100 million worth of help each year unless Congress says it’s okay.

  • H. R. 7767 — To amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to expand the definition of aiding the enemy to include the provision of military education, military training, and tactical advice.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:249

    H. R. 7767 proposes an amendment to the Uniform Code of Military Justice to broaden the scope of what constitutes "aiding the enemy." The bill aims to include acts of providing military education, training, or tactical advice to enemies under this definition. It is referred...

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    The bill wants to change a rule so that helping the enemy isn't just about giving them things, but also about teaching them military stuff or giving them advice on how to fight. This means people could get in trouble even if they didn't give any physical help but did assist in other ways.

  • S. 3969 — To amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to expand the definition of aiding the enemy to include the provision of military education, military training, and tactical advice.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:242

    The bill, titled the "Safeguarding Tactics and Operational Procedures from Enemies Act of 2024", seeks to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It aims to expand the definition of "aiding the enemy" to include providing military education, training, or tactical advice,...

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    In "The Safeguarding Tactics and Operational Procedures from Enemies Act of 2024", the government wants to make sure people don't help their country's enemies by teaching or giving them advice about the military. This means if someone helps the enemy by showing them how to do army stuff, they could be in big trouble.

  • S. 5143 — To establish military training and competency records.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:420

    S. 5143 proposes the creation of military training and competency records for members of the Armed Forces, called "competency records". Each member will receive a standardized document detailing their acquired training and qualifications when they leave the military. The bill...

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    The bill wants to give every person in the military a special paper that tells them about all the skills and training they learned. This paper will help them show what they can do when they leave the military and look for new jobs.

  • S. 4097 — To modernize the defense capabilities of the Philippines, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,000

    S. 4097 aims to enhance the defense capabilities of the Philippines through increased cooperation with the United States. The bill authorizes significant financial assistance for military training, equipment, and infrastructure to help the Philippines safeguard its...

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    The bill wants to help the Philippines make its army stronger by giving them money and support from the US, making sure they are better prepared to keep their country safe. Each year until 2029, the US will provide a lot of money for things like new equipment and training to help the Philippines, and people will check on how it's going to make sure the money is used well.