Search Results: keywords:"service members"

  • S. RES. 875 — Designating September 21, 2024, through September 29, 2024, as Blue Star Welcome Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:206

    S. RES. 875 is a resolution from the 118th Congress designating September 21, 2024, through September 29, 2024, as "Blue Star Welcome Week." The resolution recognizes the efforts of Blue Star Families in supporting military families and emphasizes the importance of their belonging in new...

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    S. RES. 875 is a plan to celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week from September 21 to September 29, 2024, where everyone thanks military families for being brave and kind, and encourages communities to make them feel at home wherever they move.

  • H. R. 7506 — To improve financial literacy training for members of the Armed Forces.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,052

    H. R. 7506 aims to enhance financial literacy training for members of the Armed Forces in the United States. The bill proposes changes to the existing financial literacy program by updating the training curriculum to develop proficiency among service members and ensure...

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    H. R. 7506 wants to help people in the military learn about money better, by making sure their teachers know a lot about it and including tips about saving for the future. They also want to check after a while to see if this learning helps and allow family members to join in-person classes if they want to.

  • S. 3641 — To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for evidence-based perinatal mental health prevention for pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces and dependents, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,488

    S. 3641 aims to have the Secretary of Defense create a pilot program focused on preventing perinatal mental health issues among pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces and their dependents. The program will assess the effectiveness of evidence-based mental health...

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    The bill wants to try a new program to help pregnant soldiers and their families feel better mentally. They plan to spend a lot of money each year to see if their plan works and will have people check to make sure everything goes smoothly.

  • H. R. 9335 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to provide services from midwives to covered beneficiaries under the TRICARE program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:805

    H. R. 9335 is a bill proposing a pilot program for the U.S. Department of Defense to offer midwife services to TRICARE beneficiaries, which includes certain military members and their families. The program would last five years, with the potential to become permanent if...

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    H. R. 9335 is a plan for the U.S. military to try having midwives help with baby deliveries for families of soldiers using TRICARE health benefits, and they will see if it works well over five years. If it helps moms and families and saves money, they might keep doing it longer.

  • S. RES. 875 — Designating September 21, 2024, through September 29, 2024, as Blue Star Welcome Week.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:193

    S. RES. 875 is a resolution submitted by Mr. Kaine and Mr. Sullivan in the Senate, designating the period from September 21, 2024, to September 29, 2024, as "Blue Star Welcome Week." This initiative aims to support military families by connecting them with civilian...

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    In September 2024, there's a special week called Blue Star Welcome Week where everyone is encouraged to be kind and friendly to military families moving into new towns, helping them feel at home and part of the community.

  • S. RES. 761 — Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2024 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2024, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:410

    The resolution, S. RES. 761, calls for the recognition of June 2024 as “National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month” and June 27, 2024, as “National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day.” It supports efforts to educate military members, veterans, their families, and the general public about...

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    In June 2024, people want to remind everyone about how important it is to understand and help those who feel stressed after scary events, like soldiers who come back from wars. They want to teach families, friends, and everyone else about it to make sure everyone knows it's okay to ask for help and there should be less stigma about it.

  • H. RES. 1255 — Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2024, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:547

    H. RES. 1255 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that calls on all Americans to observe Memorial Day, 2024, by honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces who have died in pursuit of freedom and peace. The resolution emphasizes the importance of remembering...

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    This bill asks everyone in America to take a special day called Memorial Day to remember and thank the brave people in the military who died while trying to keep us safe and free. It wants us to show how grateful we are for their hard work and bravery.