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H. R. 7843 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Guam Environmental Protection Agency to conduct necessary environmental inspections at military instillations in Guam.
March 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:272
H.R. 7843 aims to have the Secretary of Defense form an agreement with both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Guam EPA. The goal is to conduct essential environmental inspections at U.S. military installations in Guam. This agreement would allow...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7843 wants the people in charge of the military and the environment in the U.S. and Guam to work together to check and make sure military bases in Guam are not hurting the environment. They might also pay each other for help with these checks.
H. R. 9548 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on high-impact tutoring in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, and for other purposes.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:575
H.R. 9548 proposes a study led by the Secretary of Defense on the use and improvement of high-impact tutoring in schools managed by the Department of Defense Education Activity. The study aims to analyze existing tutoring programs, identify ways to enhance student...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9548 wants the Secretary of Defense to look into how tutoring is done in special schools for kids whose parents work for the military, to see if it can be made better and more kids can join. The plan is to find out what's best for the tutoring but without taking money away from other important school things.
H. R. 9286 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to expedite the implementation of early actions to mitigate the migration of groundwater contaminated by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from a source located on a military installation to protect or minimize the effects on groundwater, surface water, underground sources of drinking water, and sediment, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,246
H.R. 9286, known as the “Accelerating DoD PFAS Cleanups Act of 2024,” mandates the Secretary of Defense to speed up measures to control the spread of groundwater contaminated by PFAS from military sites. The bill outlines steps for evaluation and assessment of these sites to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9286 is a new rule that wants the military to quickly clean up harmful chemicals in water near their bases. It also says they should tell people nearby and give them clean water if needed.
H. R. 9445 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to replace certain syringes of the Department of Defense.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:861
H.R. 9445, titled the “Safe Military Medical Equipment Act,” requires the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to replace certain medical syringes used by the Department of Defense. This plan focuses on syringes that have been flagged by the FDA for safety concerns or...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the boss of the military has to make a plan to switch out some syringes that could be dangerous with new, safer ones made in the U.S. or by friendly countries. They need to tell the people in charge how many syringes need changing and how they'll do it.
H. R. 9741 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that beneficiaries and health care providers receive certain information regarding reproductive health care under the TRICARE program.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:705
H.R. 9741, also known as the “Expanding Knowledge on Military Reproductive Healthcare Act,” requires the Secretary of Defense to ensure TRICARE beneficiaries receive information about their reproductive health care options. This bill mandates that the Secretary provide...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people using TRICARE, the military's health plan, know about their options for taking care of their reproductive health. It also wants to teach doctors about these health services so they can help everyone better, no matter what state they are in.
S. 4479 — To require training on the Constitution of the United States for commissioned officers of the Armed Forces.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:311
S. 4479, known as the “COMMAND Act of 2024,” requires that all newly commissioned officers of the U.S. Armed Forces receive training on the U.S. Constitution before starting their first operational assignment. The training will cover the importance of the Constitution in their service...
Simple Explanation
S. 4479, the COMMAND Act of 2024, is a rule that says all new leaders in the U.S. military need to learn about the U.S. Constitution before they start working. This helps them understand important rules and their duty to be loyal to the Constitution.
S. 3508 — To provide for parity among the Vice Chiefs, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:245
S. 3508, known as the "Vice Chiefs Parity Act," aims to establish equal ranking for the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau by appointing this position to the grade of general. The bill also directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that this position is recognized as a...
Simple Explanation
S. 3508 is a plan to make sure the Vice Leader of the National Guard gets the same important title as other top military bosses by calling them a general, which helps them have a fair and equal place among their peers.
H. R. 9628 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with a federally funded research and development center to assess the biotechnology capabilities of adversaries of the United States, and for other purposes.
September 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:685
The ACTIVATE Act directs the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with a federally funded research and development center to assess the biotechnology capabilities of adversaries like China, Iran, and the Russian Federation. This involves evaluating scientific topics related to...
Simple Explanation
The ACTIVATE Act wants the Secretary of Defense to work with a special research group to check how good other countries are at using biotechnology, like China and Russia, and to share what they find by the end of 2025. This is to help make sure the U.S. knows what's going on and can keep up with any new technology in this area.
H. R. 8474 — To make certain improvements to incentive pay for explosive ordnance disposal duty.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
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.
H. R. 9297 — To prohibit the Department of Defense from acquiring certain information technology products manufactured by certain foreign companies, and for other purposes.
August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:772
H. R. 9297, also known as the “Secure DOD Act,” aims to protect U.S. national security by prohibiting the Department of Defense from buying information technology products made by companies associated with certain foreign countries, specifically China. There are exceptions...
Simple Explanation
The Secure DOD Act is a rule that says the U.S. military can't buy computer stuff from certain countries like China, but there are some exceptions like needing special parts or if it's something already agreed upon.
H. R. 7214 — To require a report on access to maternal health care within the military health system, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,251
H. R. 7214 proposes the creation of a report on the availability of maternal health care within the military health system. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to analyze and report on issues like staffing shortages, access challenges, wait times, and costs associated...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7214 is about making sure moms in the military get good care when they're having a baby. It wants experts to look at ways to make this care better and tell the leaders how to fix any problems they find.
S. 4044 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the consideration of the human rights records of recipients of support of special operations to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,315
S. 4044, known as the "Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act," aims to amend the United States Code to ensure that the human rights records of recipients of U.S. special operations support are considered. The bill requires that before supporting foreign military or irregular...
Simple Explanation
S. 4044 is like a rule book that makes sure when the U.S. helps other countries' soldiers, it checks to see if they've been nice or mean to people. If the soldiers have been mean, they might not get help unless there's a really important reason.
H. R. 9482 — To require the Defense Logistics Agency to allow contractors to use additive manufacturing for spare parts for the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,076
H.R. 9482, known as the "Spare Parts Competition Act," aims to make it easier for contractors to use additive manufacturing, like 3D printing, to produce spare parts for the Department of Defense. The bill requires the Defense Logistics Agency to allow additive manufacturing unless contracts...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9482 wants to make it easier for companies to use new technology like 3D printing to make parts for the military, and it asks the military to share more information about how it handles these parts.
H. R. 9664 — To require the Secretary of Defense to include maximum production rates for procurement of goods in budget materials, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:511
H.R. 9664 requires the Secretary of Defense to include the maximum production rates for the procurement of goods in the budget materials submitted to Congress. This means that for each contract, they must show how many items can be produced at a cost that does not exceed what...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the person in charge of the military to tell Congress how many things like tanks or planes could be made with the money they plan to spend, starting in a few years, unless it's a secret.
H. R. 8746 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to develop a training program that teaches members of the Armed Forces to interact with digital information in a safe and responsible manner, and for other purposes.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,005
H.R. 8746, also known as the “SHIELD Act of 2024,” proposes the creation of a pilot program by the Secretary of Defense aimed at teaching members of the Armed Forces how to safely and responsibly interact with digital information. Within 120 days of the Act's enactment, the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8746 is a plan to teach people in the military how to be smart and safe when reading information online, so they can tell what's true and what's not. They will try different ways to learn, like on the computer or in person, and share what they think works best.
H. R. 6901 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on Department of Defense restrictions on the employment of former Department employees by certain countries.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:320
H. R. 6901 mandates that the Secretary of Defense deliver a report to Congress by March 30, 2024, about the Department of Defense's policies on former employees working for countries that act against U.S. interests. The report should outline current restrictions on such...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants the Secretary of Defense to tell lawmakers about rules that stop former military workers from getting jobs with countries that don't play nice with the U.S. The goal is to find out where the rules apply and if anyone has tried to break them.
H. R. 10200 — To improve parental leave for members of the Armed Forces.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
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.
S. 4306 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to develop and coordinate an artificial intelligence initiative among the Five Eyes countries, and for other purposes.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,760
The bill, titled the "Five AIs Act 2024," directs the U.S. Secretary of Defense to establish a working group called the “Five AIs Strategic Artificial Intelligence Working Group.” This group will work with the Five Eyes countries—Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the...
Simple Explanation
The "Five AIs Act 2024" is about America and its friends (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK) working together to use smart robots for keeping people safe, and making sure they all talk to each other smoothly while protecting their own secret stuff.
S. 4846 — To provide for referral of denied applicants to the Service Academies to the senior military colleges.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:272
S. 4846 is a bill presented in the United States Senate that seeks to establish a system for referring individuals who have been denied entry into Service Academies to senior military colleges. Specifically, the Secretary of Defense would create a way for these denied...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people who tried to get into military schools but didn't make it by suggesting they try another group of schools that also teach military stuff. It asks for a way to share these people's information with the other schools so they have another chance to learn and become part of the military.
H. R. 9740 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to increase the maximum amount of contraceptive supplies provided to a beneficiary through the TRICARE Program.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:572
H.R. 9740, known as the “Improved Contraception Access for Servicemembers Act,” aims to enhance contraceptive coverage for individuals enrolled in the TRICARE Program. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to allow eligible beneficiaries to receive up to a 365-day supply...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for military people to get a whole year's worth of birth control at once, from the pharmacy or by mail, and make sure they know about it.
H. R. 9663 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to disclose standards for implementation of the modular open system approaches for contracts of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:348
H.R. 9663 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to change a part of the United States Code related to defense contracts. It requires the Secretary of Defense to make public the standards for implementing modular open system approaches in defense...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the person in charge of defense in the U.S. to share the rules for how they make things work together in their projects, like building blocks that fit with others, unless there's a good reason not to. If they don't share, they have to explain why to the people in charge at the government.
S. 4309 — To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct an evaluation of relocation assistance programs available to members of the Armed Forces.
May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,209
S. 4309 requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a thorough evaluation of the relocation assistance programs available to members of the Armed Forces. The evaluation will examine whether these programs meet certain legal requirements and adequately support military...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a big boss in the army to check how well they help soldiers when they have to move, especially to places where things cost a lot. It also wants them to make a guide to help make moving easier and then tell the grown-up leaders how to make the moving help even better.
H. R. 8088 — To authorize reimbursement to applicants for uniformed military service for co-payments of medical appointments required as part of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) process.
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April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:230
H. R. 8088 proposes allowing the Secretary of Defense to reimburse people who apply to join the military for up to $100 to cover the costs of co-payments for medical appointments required by the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) process. This bill, introduced by Mr....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people who want to join the military by giving them some money back—up to $100—to help pay for doctor visits they need before joining. This is to make sure they don't have to spend too much of their own money just to see if they can join.
S. 4847 — To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on active military-civilian partnerships at trauma centers of military medical treatment facilities within the Defense Health Agency.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:378
S. 4847 requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on active military-civilian partnerships at trauma centers within the Defense Health Agency. The study will focus on identifying and defining these partnerships, assessing the Department of Defense's costs,...
Simple Explanation
S. 4847 is a bill asking the Secretary of Defense to study how military doctors work together with civilian hospitals, checking how much it costs, how good the doctors are, and how they manage bills. This study needs to be shared with important committees in Congress by May 1, 2025.
H. R. 7097 — To authorize the Secretary of Defense to conduct outreach and provide assistance to institutions of higher education to support training and internships for members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:374
H. R. 7097 aims to authorize the Secretary of Defense to partner with colleges and universities to enhance training and internship opportunities for servicemembers and veterans. The bill seeks to expand agreements under the Skillbridge program, which helps military members...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about helping military members and veterans learn new skills for jobs by working with colleges. It lets the Defense people team up with schools to make sure soldiers have training and internships when they stop being in the military.
S. 3837 — To improve financial literacy training for members of the Armed Forces.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,056
S. 3837 aims to enhance financial literacy training for members of the Armed Forces. The bill proposes changes to the training program, including adjusting the rank eligibility for training and ensuring the curriculum focuses on building financial literacy skills. It mandates...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help soldiers learn about money by having special classes where they can learn from experts, and their spouses can join online too. This will help them make smart choices with their money.
H. R. 10185 — To provide authority to contribute to the NATO Innovation Fund.
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November 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:277
H. R. 10185 is a bill introduced to allow the United States Secretary of Defense to contribute up to $200 million to the NATO Innovation Fund over a period of 10 years. The NATO Innovation Fund is a venture capital fund that invests in high-impact technology which has both...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a big piggy bank where lots of countries save money together to buy new and cool technology that helps both people and the army. This bill is like saying the U.S. might put a big chunk of money, like $200 million over ten years, into that piggy bank, but only if the grown-ups in charge say it's okay and we all agree it's worth it.
S. 4249 — To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on access to operational energy by the Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:700
S. 4249 requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the energy resources available to the U.S. Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region. The study will assess various factors such as current energy supply routes, potential threats to energy infrastructure, and influences on energy...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the military boss to check how they can get energy, like electricity and fuel, in a faraway place called the Indo-Pacific. They'll look into safe ways to get this energy and make sure they don’t depend too much on other countries for it.
S. 4250 — To provide for a permanent extension and expansion of the pilot program for streamlining awards for innovative technology projects.
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May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:343
S. 4250 seeks to make permanent and expand a pilot program aimed at simplifying the process for awarding contracts for innovative technology projects. It specifically allows contracts under $7.5 million, awarded to small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors, to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4250 is a plan to make it easier for small companies to win government contracts to create new and cool technology by skipping some of the usual money rules for smaller projects, which means these companies can show their great ideas without getting tangled up in too much paperwork.
H. R. 8762 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the membership of the Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:734
H.R. 8762 proposes to amend title 10 of the United States Code to allow the Commandant of the Coast Guard to become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It updates several sections of the Code to include the Coast Guard alongside other military branches, ensuring that the...
Simple Explanation
Imagine the Coast Guard is like a special superhero team that helps in different situations. H.R. 8762 is a plan to let the leader of this team join a group of top superhero leaders, called the Joint Chiefs of Staff, so they can share ideas and make decisions together about saving the world.
H. R. 5917 — An Act To amend the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act to modify and extend that Act, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,276
H.R. 5917 aims to update and prolong the existing law known as the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act. It addresses the policy of the United States to enforce sanctions against terrorist organizations, like the Palestine Islamic Jihad, for using...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5917 is a plan to keep punishing bad groups that hide behind innocent people to do bad things. It wants to continue these punishments until the end of 2030 and have people figure out better ways to stop the bad groups from using innocent people as shields.
S. 5330 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:786
The bill, S. 5330, proposes a five-year pilot program initiated by the Secretary of Defense to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select. This would allow eligible beneficiaries to enroll in TRICARE Select when they become pregnant. The Secretary is required to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to try a new idea where, if someone becomes pregnant, they can sign up for a health plan called TRICARE Select, which helps military families get medical care. They want to see if this makes it easier for these families to get the care they need.
H. R. 8048 — To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to determine the eligibility or entitlement of a member or former member of the Armed Forces described in subsection (a) to a benefit under a law administered by the Secretary solely based on alternative sources of evidence when the military service records or medical treatment records of the member or former member are incomplete because of damage or loss of records after being in the possession of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:708
H. R. 8048, known as the “Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act,” aims to assist veterans whose military service records or medical treatment records are incomplete due to damage or loss while in possession of the federal government. It allows the Secretary of Veterans...
Simple Explanation
The "Fred Hamilton Veterans’ Lost Records Act" is like a special rule that helps veterans get their benefits even if their important papers got lost. It lets people in charge use other clues, like doctors' notes or friends' stories, to figure out what the veterans need.
H. R. 9547 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on firefighter rapid intervention team training and equipment at Department of Defense facilities.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:496
H. R. 9547, known as the “Improving Military Firefighter Safety Act of 2024,” aims to ensure the effectiveness and consistency of firefighter training and equipment at Department of Defense facilities. It directs the Secretary of Defense to study current training standards...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9547 is a plan to check if firefighters on military bases have everything they need to do their job safely. They want to make sure if a firefighter was hurt before, better gear or training might have helped, and they want a report about it by the end of next September.
H. R. 8683 — To require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People’s Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:637
H.R. 8683 requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State to monitor and map strategic foreign ports that the People's Republic of China (PRC) is trying to build or buy. It lays out a plan for these ports to remain under the management of the U.S. or allied...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8683 is a rule that asks two important U.S. leaders, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State, to keep an eye on ports around the world that China wants to build or buy, making sure these ports are managed by friendly countries. They also need to work with money groups to make sure China doesn't get too much control, and they have to tell Congress how things are going.
H. R. 9208 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a system whereby an individual denied an appointment to a service academy may elect to have the Secretary share information regarding such individual with a senior military college.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:332
H.R. 9208 instructs the Secretary of Defense to create a system that allows people who were not accepted into a service academy to choose to share their information with senior military colleges. The aim is to improve military recruitment by providing these colleges with...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to create a way for students who didn't get into a military academy to choose if they want their details shared with other special military schools, so they might have a chance to join there instead.
S. 4482 — To require the Secretary of Defense to develop, in cooperation with allies and partners in the Middle East, an integrated space and satellite security capability, and for other purposes.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,058
S. 4482, also known as the "Space Technology and Regional Security Act of 2024" or "STARS Act of 2024," requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense to work with allies in the Middle East to develop a unified space and satellite security strategy. This includes sharing data to...
Simple Explanation
The STARS Act of 2024 is like a project where the United States wants to work with friends in the Middle East to keep satellites safe in space. They will share information and come up with a plan to make sure everyone helps and knows what to do.
H. R. 7098 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to identify the private entities participating in Skillbridge that offer positions in registered apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces.
January 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:429
H.R. 7098, titled the "Servicemember Apprenticeship Act," aims to have the Secretary of Defense conduct a study by September 30, 2024, to find private companies that are part of Skillbridge and provide registered apprenticeship programs to members of the Armed Forces. The bill also requires...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7098 wants the military boss to find companies that help soldiers learn jobs before leaving the army, making sure they have better job chances for when they finish serving. The bill asks the military to work with another government group to help these companies grow and create more training opportunities for soldiers.
H. R. 10129 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select.
November 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:659
H. R. 10129 proposes a pilot program led by the Secretary of Defense to classify pregnancy as a qualifying event for TRICARE Select enrollment for eligible beneficiaries. The program would last five years, with progress updates provided to Congress, including annual reports...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10129 wants to try a new plan for five years where if someone in the military or their family is going to have a baby, they can join a special health plan called TRICARE Select. This plan checks at the end of each year to see how well it's working and shares the results with important members of Congress.
S. 4179 — To extend and modify the lend-lease authority to Ukraine.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:349
S. 4179 aims to extend and modify the lend-lease authority to Ukraine, originally established under the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022. The bill changes the timeline by extending the authority from fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to now cover until 2026. It also...
Simple Explanation
The bill lets the United States keep lending or leasing military stuff to Ukraine until 2026 so they can use it to defend themselves, and it also asks for a plan to get the stuff back.
H. R. 10064 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide an individual who enlists as a member, or who is commissioned as an officer, of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force and who is eligible to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State in which the individual resides with a voter registration application form for such elections at the time the individual enlists or is commissioned, and for other purposes.
October 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,928
H.R. 10064 aims to ensure that individuals who join the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force are provided with voter registration forms at the time of enlistment, if they are eligible to vote. The bill also seeks to improve the voting process for those in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people who join the military get a form to help them sign up to vote when they join. It also tries to make it easier for them to vote, especially when they are far away from home, by allowing them to send their votes electronically and by improving communication with people who organize voting.
H. R. 7596 — To direct the Secretaries of Defense and of Veterans Affairs to take certain steps regarding research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women’s health, and for other purposes.
March 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:592
H.R. 7596, known as the “Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act,” aims to address research related to menopause and mid-life women's health, especially concerning women in the military and veterans. It directs the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7596 wants to make sure that the people in charge of the military and taking care of veterans learn more about women’s health issues, like menopause, so they can help better. They need to check what they know already, find out what they still need to learn, and tell everyone about it soon.
H. R. 9433 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a threat analysis of any potential threats the illicit fentanyl drug trade poses to the defense interests of the United States.
August 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:400
H. R. 9433 proposes that the Secretary of Defense conduct a detailed analysis of how the illegal trade of fentanyl might pose threats to the defense interests of the United States. This analysis would cover various aspects of the fentanyl trade, such as manufacturing, distribution, and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9433 is a plan for the U.S. military chief to look into how the illegal selling of a dangerous drug called fentanyl might be a problem for keeping the country safe and to share what they find with special government committees every year for five years.
H. R. 10273 — To direct the Secretary of Defense, in consultation the heads of certain agencies and organizations, to conduct a study on the health effects of indoor residential mold growth in covered military housing, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,103
H. R. 10273 calls for the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with various agencies to study the health impacts of mold growth in military housing and to create health and safety standards based on the findings. The bill mandates a comprehensive study on the effects of indoor...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the military to check and make rules about mold in military homes, because mold can make people sick. They will do a study with different groups to learn how to keep houses safe from mold, and teach military doctors about it too.
H. R. 7477 — To require the Secretary of Defense to complete a data matching agreement with the Secretary of Education in order to ensure individuals who are current or former active-duty military service members or civilian employees and are otherwise eligible for assistance under the public service loan forgiveness program have their periods of employment automatically certified and counted towards the public service loan forgiveness program.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:396
H.R. 7477 is a bill that would require the Secretary of Defense to create an agreement with the Secretary of Education to help active-duty military members, veterans, and certain civilian employees. This agreement would ensure that their work periods are automatically...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7477 is a bill that says people who work for the military or are veterans should have their jobs automatically counted when they apply to get help paying back their student loans. This makes it easier for them to get money off their loans because their service counts as doing important work for the country.
H. R. 7975 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for care from the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
April 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:909
The bill H.R. 7975, titled the "Reserve Component Healthcare Access and Expansion Act," aims to change the law to allow members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces to receive healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs even when they are not on active orders....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier for members of the reserve military to go to the doctor at special VA hospitals even when they're not actively serving, by letting them get healthcare just like regular soldiers do. They also want to do a study to find ways to make sure these reserve members can always see a doctor when they need to.
H. R. 9289 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Center in the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:268
H.R. 9289 proposes the creation of a Connected Vehicle Cybersecurity Center within the Department of Defense. The Center aims to promote cost efficiency and rapid development by utilizing commercial advancements in automotive cybersecurity for both civilian and military...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9289 is a plan to make a special center that keeps cars safe from hackers in the Department of Defense. They plan to spend $12 million to start it, but they haven't said exactly how they will use the money or who will be in charge.
H. R. 8238 — To require the Secretary of Defense to appropriately consider Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:694
H. R. 8238 directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that Taiwan is considered for expanded cooperation in defense industrial activities, following the guidelines of the Taiwan Relations Act. The bill outlines that Taiwan should be eligible for funding and agreements to...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the people in charge of defense to think about working with Taiwan on building and improving defense tools and activities. They also need to check if it makes sense to do this, and then tell the people in charge what they found out.
H. R. 6903 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure an adequate supply of medications for the military health system.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:243
H. R. 6903 is a bill that instructs the Secretary of Defense to create a plan to guarantee the military health system has enough medications. The plan must focus on stockpiling key medications to ensure there is a 180-day supply available during conflicts or disruptions and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6903 is a plan to make sure the military has enough medicine by storing up a big supply and not depending too much on ingredients from other countries, so that they have enough medicine when something goes wrong.
H. R. 8166 — To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:377
H.R. 8166 directs the Secretary of Defense to create rules mandating that any optional combat boots worn as part of military uniforms must be entirely made in the United States. Specifically, the boots must be made from materials that are grown, reprocessed, reused, or...
Simple Explanation
Imagine that soldiers have special shoes called combat boots. There's a new rule that says if soldiers want to buy extra boots themselves, those boots must be made completely in the United States. This means that everything used to make these boots, like the shoelaces and soles, also needs to be from America.
H. R. 9715 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:328
H. R. 9715 aims to ensure that members of the Armed Forces have access to a variety of milk options, including fluid and powdered forms, at dining facilities on military bases. It allows for different types of milk such as unflavored, flavored, organic, and lactose-free. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that soldiers can have lots of different types of milk to drink, like regular or flavored, when they eat at military cafeterias. It says the milk shouldn't come from countries that might not be friendly to the U.S.
S. 3505 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the ordering of units of the Selected Reserve to active duty to respond to significant cyber incidents, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,029
S. 3505 aims to modify title 10 of the United States Code to allow units of the Selected Reserve to be called to active duty without their consent in response to significant cyber incidents. The bill outlines that this authority can be exercised by the Secretary of Defense or...
Simple Explanation
In a proposed bill, the government wants the power to call in special reserve soldiers to help if there's a big cyber (computer) problem, even if those soldiers didn't say "yes" to help. This is only for really serious cyber troubles that could affect the country.
S. 5143 — To establish military training and competency records.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
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...
Simple Explanation
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. 5059 — To require the Secretary of Defense to design and implement a foreign military officer subject matter expert exchange program, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,407
S. 5059 requires the Secretary of Defense to create and manage a program that enables foreign military officers to exchange expertise and knowledge with U.S. military personnel. This program, called the "Middle East Regional Integration Military Subject Matter Expert Exchange...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the U.S. to set up a program where military officers from other countries can visit and learn from U.S. military experts. This is meant to help everyone work better together, especially with countries in the Middle East.
H. R. 7966 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors providing services to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:963
H.R. 7966 aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to ensure financial services counselors working with members of the Armed Forces are financially independent. The bill outlines that these counselors must submit annual financial disclosures to verify they are free...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7966 is a new rule that checks if the people giving money advice to soldiers don't have any money secrets of their own, to make sure they're giving honest advice. They have to show a paper every year with their money details, like a report card showing they have no secrets.
H. R. 7928 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to revise the rates of basic pay for certain enlisted members of the uniformed services.
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April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:459
H.R. 7928 is a bill proposed in the House of Representatives aiming to change the pay scale for certain enlisted members of the U.S. uniformed services. It requires the Secretary of Defense to revise the monthly basic pay rates for several ranks, specifically E-1 through E-6 with varying...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like giving a bigger allowance to soldiers—soldiers with certain jobs and time in service are getting more money, starting next year, but there are some questions about how everything will fit in with the budget.
H. R. 9395 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide to Congress a briefing on any instance of an attempted breach of certain military installations.
August 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:223
H. R. 9395 requires the Secretary of Defense to give Congress a briefing on any attempted breaches of military installations under the Department of Defense from January 1, 2021, to the date of the briefing. The briefing must include information about the immigration and...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the boss of the military to tell the people in charge (Congress) whenever someone tries to sneak into military places, and they also need to say where the person is from.
H. R. 9947 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to design and implement a foreign military officer subject matter expert exchange program.
October 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,419
H. R. 9947 aims to establish a foreign military officer exchange program led by the Secretary of Defense, focusing on subject matter expertise and cultural exchange between the U.S. military and those of the Middle East for regional integration. The program will involve...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants the U.S. military to start a program where military officers from the U.S. and the Middle East can learn from each other about different things, like computers and security, to help them work better together. The people in charge have to check if it's working well and let Congress know every year.
H. R. 10353 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct an assessment of space and satellite security relating to ally and partner countries in the Middle East.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:956
H.R. 10353, titled the “Middle East Space and Satellite Security Alliance Act of 2024,” directs the Secretary of Defense, with input from the Secretary of State, to evaluate space and satellite security threats for U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East. The assessment...
Simple Explanation
The bill asks the U.S. military to check if their friends in the Middle East, like countries they get along with, are safe in space. They want to make sure no bad guys, like Iran, are messing with their space stuff.
S. 4601 — To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a consolidated communication facility at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:196
S. 4601 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate by Mr. Ossoff on June 20, 2024. The bill seeks to authorize the appropriation of $64,100,000 for the construction of a new communication facility at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia. This facility aims to...
Simple Explanation
S. 4601 is a plan to spend a lot of money, $64 million, to build a new building for better communication at a Marine base in Georgia, but it doesn't say exactly why they need that much money or how it will be used.
H. R. 7313 — To require the Secretary of Defense to brief Congress on progress in capturing the leadership of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
February 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:312
H. R. 7313, known as the “Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act,” requires the Secretary of Defense to update Congress every 90 days on efforts to capture or eliminate the leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a major criminal organization. These updates must be given to...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that every three months, the person in charge of the U.S. military has to tell a special group of people in the government about what they're doing to try to stop the leaders of a big, bad group called the Jalisco Cartel.
S. 3722 — To require a report on access to maternal health care within the military health system, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,253
S. 3722 requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on access to maternal health care within the military health system. The report should include analyses of the availability and timeliness of care, staffing shortages, challenges faced by individuals, and financial...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants the military to make a big plan on how to help moms get health care when they have babies, and it suggests ways to make the care better.
S. 4166 — To authorize reimbursement to applicants for uniformed military service for co-payments of medical appointments required as part of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) process.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:234
S. 4166 seeks to allow the Secretary of Defense to reimburse people applying to join the uniformed military for up to $100. This reimbursement would cover co-payment costs from medical appointments necessary as part of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) process....
Simple Explanation
The bill is about helping people who want to join the military by giving back up to $100 for doctor visit costs needed for their check-ups, so they don't have to worry about money when they try to sign up.
S. 4602 — To authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a National Guard and Reserve Center at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.
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June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:194
S. 4602 aims to allocate funding for the construction of a National Guard and Reserve Center at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. Introduced by Mr. Ossoff in the Senate, the bill proposes an appropriation of $21,000,000 for this project, to be directed to the Secretary of Defense for...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to spend $21 million to build a new place for soldiers to train in Georgia, but people are not sure if that's the right amount of money, why they need it, or how long it will take to finish.
S. 5283 — To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Robert M. Gates, in recognition of his service to the United States as an intelligence professional, Secretary of Defense, and educator and leader for young people of the United States.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,056
S. 5283 aims to honor Robert M. Gates with a Congressional Gold Medal for his substantial contributions to the United States as an intelligence expert, Secretary of Defense, and mentor to young people. The bill outlines Gates' numerous achievements and roles, including his...
Simple Explanation
Robert M. Gates is being considered for a special gold medal from Congress to say thank you for all the great things he's done for the country, like helping in important government jobs and teaching young people. This means making a shiny medal and selling little bronze copies to help pay for it, but they're not sure how much exactly it will all cost.
S. 5646 — Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.
December 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:533
S. 5646 is a bill introduced in the Senate on December 20, 2024, aiming to ensure that military personnel receive their pay during a government shutdown. This proposed law, titled the "Pay Our Military Act of 2024," would allocate necessary funds for fiscal year 2025 to pay...
Simple Explanation
S. 5646 is a plan to make sure soldiers keep getting paid if the government runs out of money. It says who is in charge of giving out the money and stays in place until new money rules are made or until January 1, 2026.
H. RES. 951 — Impeaching Lloyd James Austin III, Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
January 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:798
H. RES. 951 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to impeach Lloyd James Austin III, the Secretary of Defense, for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution claims that Secretary Austin failed to uphold his duties by allowing a Chinese...
Simple Explanation
In this resolution, some people in the government think the person in charge of protecting the country's defense, named Lloyd Austin, did not do his job well because he allowed a foreign spy balloon to fly over the country. They are asking for him to be removed and not be allowed to work in government again.
S. 4720 — To require the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:839
S. 4720, known as the “Allied Burden Sharing Report Act,” requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the contributions of allied nations to shared defense efforts. The report should include information on defense spending and...
Simple Explanation
The Allied Burden Sharing Report Act wants the person in charge of America's defense to tell a group of important people every year about how much other friendly countries are helping keep everyone safe. This helps make sure everyone is doing their part to protect the world.
H. R. 8511 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on transitioning military acquired credentials to the civilian workforce.
May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:534
H.R. 8511, known as the "Servicemember Equal Recognition and Transition Support Act" or the "SERTS Act," requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress about how military-acquired credentials can be used in the civilian workforce. This report, due within 180...
Simple Explanation
The SERTS Act is a plan to help soldiers use the skills they learned in the military to get jobs in the regular world, and it asks the Defense boss to tell Congress how many soldiers can already do this and what gets in their way.
S. 3558 — To prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes.
December 20, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,106
The bill, S. 3558, aims to prevent U.S. government agencies from entering into contracts or spending funds with certain biotechnology companies that are considered to pose national security risks. These companies, referred to as "biotechnology companies of concern," include...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop the government from working with certain biotech companies that could be dangerous, but it also says there are some special cases where this rule can be bent if needed.
H. R. 6946 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS.
January 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,255
H.R. 6946 aims to establish a compensation fund through the Secretary of Defense for military firefighters who have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill outlines that the fund will provide compensation for health issues resulting from PFAS...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6946 is like setting up a special piggy bank to help give money and healthcare to military firefighters who might have gotten sick from certain chemicals while doing their job. This bill also has some rules to make sure the money is given to the right people, especially if the firefighter isn't around anymore.
H. R. 8475 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on the correlation between service in the Armed Forces conducting explosive ordnance disposal and post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and suicide.
May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:424
H.R. 8475 requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress about how work in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) affects members of the Armed Forces. This report must be given within 180 days of the bill becoming law and should include data on post-traumatic...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the person in charge of the army to tell Congress how doing a job that involves handling big scary bombs might make soldiers feel sad or hurt in their heads. They need to do this quickly and also suggest ways to help these soldiers feel better.
H. R. 7860 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to periodically publish a report with respect to any human toxic exposures in Guam during the period beginning on August 15, 1958, and ending on July 31, 1980, and for other purposes.
April 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:595
H. R. 7860 requires the Secretary of Defense to release regular reports about human exposure to toxic substances in Guam from August 15, 1958, to July 31, 1980. These reports, published every three years, will include a review of any illnesses related to the toxic exposure during that period...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants someone important in the military to keep checking and telling everyone if people in Guam got sick from bad stuff in the air or ground many years ago, like between 1958 and 1980, and also to talk about a thing called Agent Orange that might have been there too.
H. R. 10108 — To require the Secretary of Defense to develop, in cooperation with allies and partners in the Middle East, an integrated space and satellite security capability, and for other purposes.
November 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,104
H.R. 10108, also known as the "Space Technology and Regional Security Act of 2024" or "STARS Act of 2024," requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense to work with Middle Eastern allies and partners to create a strategy for integrated space and satellite security. This strategy...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the U.S. to work with friends in the Middle East to plan how to keep space and satellites safe, like making sure bad guys don’t break them, and they have to tell Congress their plan soon.
S. 5403 — To align the United States International Development Finance Corporation with United States national security and strategic goals.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,098
The bill, S. 5403, aims to align the operations of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC) with national security and strategic goals. It requires the USIDFC to prioritize projects that support national security, adds the Secretary of Defense...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when the United States International Development Finance Corporation (a group that helps fund projects in other countries) chooses projects to support, they pick ones that help keep the country safe. It also wants to add more people who know about safety to the team making these decisions.
S. 4891 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to limit copayments for outpatient visits for mental health or behavioral health under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:979
The bill, titled the “Stop Copay Overpay Act,” aims to amend U.S. Code Title 10 to limit the copayments charged to TRICARE beneficiaries for outpatient mental and behavioral health services to the same amount as primary care visits. It restricts the Secretary of Defense from increasing...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it cheaper for people using TRICARE to visit doctors when they need help with their feelings or minds, making it cost the same as seeing a regular doctor. It also wants to keep the cost of seeing special doctors the same as it was a few years ago, but only for one year, and then check to see how well these changes worked.
H. R. 7419 — To require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on the quality of overseas covered military unaccompanied housing, and for other purposes.
February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:592
H.R. 7419, also known as the “Foreign Overseas Residence Conditions Enhancement Act” or the “FORCE Act”, requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on the quality of military housing for unaccompanied personnel stationed overseas. The bill addresses concerns about...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7419, the "FORCE Act," is a plan to make sure that soldiers living without their families in other countries have nice homes. It asks the boss of the military to check how good these homes are and tell everyone if they need fixing or more money to make them better.
H. R. 7305 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report and briefing on anomalous health incidents affecting members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:570
H. R. 7305, also known as the "Initiating Imperative Reporting on Anomalous Health Incidents Act" or the "IIR on AHI Act," directs the Secretary of Defense to report to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees about unusual health incidents affecting military personnel...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the Secretary of Defense has to tell Congress about strange health problems that are happening to soldiers and Defense Department workers, and they need to explain what they are doing to help and protect them by March 1, 2025. The bill wants to make sure these people get good care and stay safe.
H. R. 10332 — To require the Secretary of Defense to designate the Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network as a subordinate unified command under the United States Cyber Command, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:492
H. R. 10332, also known as the “Military Cyber Defense Modernization Act of 2024,” aims to enhance the structure of the Department of Defense's cyber operations. It mandates that within 120 days of the Act's enactment, the Secretary of Defense must designate the Joint Force...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10332 is a plan to make a special team in the military in charge of guarding computer networks more powerful by putting them under a bigger group that focuses on cyber safety. This is like giving a superhero team a new boss to help them work better together to protect their online world.
H. R. 7774 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Defense relating to the consideration of the human rights records of recipients of certain support, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,512
The proposed legislation, titled the "Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act of 2024," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to improve how the Department of Defense considers human rights records when providing support to foreign forces, especially in counter-terrorism and irregular...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that when the U.S. helps other countries' soldiers, it checks if those countries are being nice to their people and not hurting them. If a country is being mean, the U.S. might decide not to help them unless they promise to be better.
H. R. 9454 — To prohibit the operation on Department of Defense property of certain vehicles designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern, and for other purposes.
September 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:709
H.R. 9454, known as the "Protecting Military Bases from Connected Vehicles of Concern Act of 2024," aims to prevent certain connected vehicles from operating on Department of Defense property. These vehicles are designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities associated with...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9454 is a bill that wants to stop certain cars, which can connect to the internet and might be made by countries America is worried about, from being used on military lands because they could be dangerous. The Secretary of Defense will make a list of these cars each year to keep everyone safe.

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