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Armed Forces and National Security at a Glance

TheBillRoom tracks 308 federal bills in the Armed Forces and National Security policy area. Their average conflict-of-interest score is 2.1/10, with 0 rated high risk. Democrats sponsor 124 of these bills and Republicans 181.

Recently Updated Armed Forces and National Security Bills
H.Res. 1609 — Introduced H.Res. 1609: Honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing… H.Res. 1609 is a resolution that honors the life and service of Nicholas Douglas Quets, a United States Marine Corps veteran. The resolution expresses condolences to his family… H.R. 10750 — Introduced H.R. 10750: To direct the Secretary of the Air Force to establish a pilot program to conduct in-space technology… H.R. 10750 directs the Secretary of the Air Force to create a pilot program focused on conducting technology demonstrations in space for advanced nuclear fission and fusion… H.R. 10742 — Introduced H.R. 10742: To direct the Secretary of Defense to report on lessons the United States Armed Forces may learn from… H.R. 10742 is a bill that directs the Secretary of Defense to analyze and report on the defense innovations and strategies used in the Russia-Ukraine War. The goal is to identify… H.R. 10717 — Introduced H.R. 10717: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide wigs to TRICARE beneficiaries with alopecia, including… H.R. 10717 aims to amend the U.S. Code to ensure that TRICARE beneficiaries, specifically those suffering from alopecia (including cases caused by chemotherapy), are provided with… H.R. 10693 — Introduced H.R. 10693: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase flexibility in the transferability of Post-9/11… H.R. 10693 aims to amend the existing laws regarding the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program, specifically to provide more flexibility in how veterans can transfer their… H.R. 10648 — Introduced H.R. 10648: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish inpatient treatment under the Veterans Community… H.R. 10648 aims to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide inpatient treatment for mental health conditions through the Veterans Community Care Program. This bill is… H.R. 10646 — Introduced H.R. 10646: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into… H.R. 10646 aims to give the Secretary of Defense the authority to create intergovernmental support agreements on behalf of Defense Agencies. This means that the Department of… H.R. 10697 — Introduced H.R. 10697: To amend titles 18 and 10, United States Code, to provide for congressional authority to terminate… H.R. 10697 aims to amend U.S. law to give Congress the authority to end exceptions that allow the military (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force) to be used for… H.R. 10654 — Introduced H.R. 10654: To ensure that a member separated from an Armed Force, solely on the basis that the member has… H.R. 10654 aims to guarantee that any service member who is separated from the Armed Forces solely due to having pseudofolliculitis barbae, a condition that causes painful bumps… H.R. 10655 — Introduced H.R. 10655: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study and clinical trials on the effects of… H.R. 10655 is a bill that directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct research and clinical trials to investigate how cannabis affects health outcomes for veterans… S.Res. 946 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 946: A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as “National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day”. S.Res. 946 is a resolution that officially designates September 30, 2026, as 'National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day' to raise awareness about the mental health challenges faced… S. 5629 — Introduced S. 5629: A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit veterans to seek a second opinion after the… S. 5629 is a bill that aims to allow veterans to obtain a second opinion regarding their health care after receiving treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This… S.Res. 922 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 922: A resolution designating October 26, 2026, as the “Day of the Deployed.” S.Res. 922 is a resolution that designates October 26, 2026, as 'Day of the Deployed.' This day is likely intended to honor and recognize the sacrifices and contributions of… S.Res. 662 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 662: A resolution honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets,… S.Res. 662 is a resolution that honors the life and service of Nicholas Douglas Quets, a United States Marine Corps veteran. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and… S. 5597 — Introduced S. 5597: A bill to promote the use of standardized testing at military service academies and DoDEA schools. Bill S. 5597, introduced in the Senate on September 29, 2026, aims to encourage the use of standardized testing at military service academies and Department of Defense Education… S. 5598 — Introduced S. 5598: A bill to provide for an audit and mitigation of covered cellular modules in the Department of Defense systems… Senate Bill 5598, introduced by Senator Jim Banks on September 29, 2026, directs the Department of Defense (DoD) to conduct an audit of its systems and infrastructure to identify… S. 5596 — Introduced S. 5596: A bill to modify provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. S. 5596 aims to change existing laws or regulations concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This could involve altering how DEI programs are implemented in… S. 5599 — Introduced S. 5599: A bill to remove conditions on the use of certain land conveyed by the Department of the Army to the State of… S. 5599 is a bill that aims to eliminate certain restrictions on the use of land that was transferred from the Department of the Army to the State of Indiana. This change would… S. 5591 — Introduced S. 5591: A bill to improve support for personnel of the Veterans Crisis Line and to clarify authorities relating to… S. 5591 is a bill aimed at enhancing the support for staff working at the Veterans Crisis Line, which provides crucial assistance to veterans in crisis. The bill also seeks to… S. 5585 — Introduced S. 5585: A bill to require a pilot program to support members of the Armed Forces and military families transitioning… S. 5585 is a bill that aims to establish a pilot program designed to assist members of the Armed Forces and their families as they transition from military to civilian life. The… S. 5581 — Introduced S. 5581: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the manner in which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs… S. 5581 aims to amend the way the Secretary of Veterans Affairs calculates the average employment rate of veterans who participate in the VET TEC high technology program. This… H.R. 10159 — Passed Both Chambers H.R. 10159: To authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey to the State of North Carolina a certain parcel of real… H.R. 10159 authorizes the Secretary of the Army to transfer a specific piece of land at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to the state. This land will be used for building a veterans'… S.Res. 904 — Agreed To (Simple Resolution) S.Res. 904: A resolution designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2026, as “Gold Star Families… S.Res. 904 is a resolution that designates the week of September 20 through September 27, 2026, as 'Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.' This week is intended to honor and… S. 5517 — Introduced S. 5517: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to convey to the State of North Carolina a certain parcel of… S. 5517 is a bill that authorizes the Secretary of the Army to transfer ownership of a specific piece of land at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to the State of North Carolina. The… S. 5494 — Introduced S. 5494: A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring the… S. 5494 is a bill that mandates the Secretary of the Army to establish a monument at Arlington National Cemetery to honor the crew members of Zeus 95, who lost their lives in… S. 5497 — Introduced S. 5497: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse State… S. 5497 is a proposed bill that aims to amend the U.S. Code related to veterans' affairs. Specifically, it directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to either reimburse state-run… S. 5504 — Introduced S. 5504: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program on Department of Defense partnerships… S. 5504 is a bill that aims to require the Secretary of Defense to create a pilot program that focuses on partnerships between the Department of Defense and colleges or… S. 5542 — Introduced S. 5542: A bill to establish objective standards, procedural protections, and independent review for the Secretary of… S. 5542 is a bill aimed at creating clear standards and procedural safeguards for the Secretary of Defense when it comes to removing military officers from promotion… S. 5538 — Introduced S. 5538: A bill to direct the Secretary of the Navy to recognize certain aspects of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum… S. 5538 is a bill that directs the Secretary of the Navy to officially recognize specific parts of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum located in Fort Pierce, Florida, as a national… H.R. 10556 — Introduced H.R. 10556: To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans… H.R. 10556 aims to amend existing laws to prevent the appointment or retention of employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who have knowingly committed fraud involving…

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