H.R.1277 - Military Spouse Hiring Act. 03/01/2023 - Referred to the House Committee
on Ways and Means.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1277
H.R.2693 - Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2023. 04/18/2023 - Referred to the House Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. 04/19/2023 - Referred to the Subcommittee
on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2693
H.R.3165 - Military Housing Transparency and
Accountability Act. 05/09/2023 -
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. 05/22/2023 - Sponsor
introductory remarks on measure.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3165
H.R.3253 - Reservist Pay Equity Act of 2023. This bill increases the rate of the
differential wage payment tax credit from 20% to 50% and requires that the
maximum dollar amount of such credit be adjusted for inflation after 2023. The
credit is allowed to employers for their employees who are active duty members
of the uniformed services. 05/11/2023 -
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3253
H.R.4365 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act,
2024. 06/27/2023 - Placed on the Union
Calendar, Calendar No. 93. 09/13/2023 -
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 680 Reported to House. Rule provides for
consideration of H.R. 1435 and H.R. 4365. The resolution provides for
consideration of H.R. 1435 under a closed rule and H.R. 4365 under a structured
rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one
motion to recommit allowed. 09/19/2023 -
Rule H. Res. 680 failed passage of House.
09/21/2023 - Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 712 Reported to House.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 1130 and H. Res. 684. The
resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, under a structured rule;
H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; and H.Res. 684, under a closed rule. The
resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.
09/27/2023 - The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX further
proceedings were postponed. 09/28/2023 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and
Nays: 218 – 210. 10/16/2023 - Received
in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General
Orders. Calendar No. 226.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4365
H.R.7659 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024. 03/13/2024 - Referred to the House Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/14/2024 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation. 03/20/2024 - Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime
Transportation Discharged. Committee
Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 3. 05/08/2024 - Reported (Amended) by the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Placed on the Union Calendar.
05/14/2024 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as
amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 – 16. 05/15/2024 - Received in the Senate and Read
twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7659
S.596 - Military Spouse Hiring Act. This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax
Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. (The WOTC
permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group such
as qualified veterans, ex-felons, or long-term unemployment recipients to claim
a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.) 03/01/2023 - Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Finance. This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. (The WOTC permits
employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group such as
qualified veterans, ex-felons, or long-term unemployment recipients to claim a
tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.) A qualified military spouse is any individual
who is certified by the designated local agency as being (as of the hiring
date) a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/596
S.1515 - Retired Pay Restoration Act. 05/10/2023 - Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Armed Services.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1515
S.1823 - BAH Restoration Act. This bill increases the monthly amount of the
basic housing allowance for members of the uniformed services inside the United
States. Specifically, the monthly amount of allowance for a member must be the
amount of the monthly cost of adequate housing in the area, as determined by
the Department of Defense, for members of the uniformed services serving in the
same pay grade and same dependency status as the member. 06/06/2023 - Read twice and referred to the
Committee on Armed Services.
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1823
S.2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024. 07/11/2023 - Committee on
Armed Services. 01/19&20/2023 –
Numerous amendments were considered.
07/27/2023 - Passed Senate under the order of 7/27/2023, having achieved
60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Now that both chambers of Congress have
approved their versions of the NDAA, a conference committee will be appointed
to resolve the differences between the two bills. This bill will be voted on by
both chambers and if approved, sent to the president to be signed into
law.
https://www.congress.gov/bil1282l/118th-congress/senate-bill/2226
The Afghanistan War Commission is a bipartisan
legislative commission established by the U.S. Congress in December 2021 to
conduct a comprehensive review of key decisions related to U.S. military,
intelligence, foreign assistance, and diplomatic involvement in Afghanistan
from June 2001 to August 2021.
https://www.afghanistanwarcommission.org/
Navy Mental Health Playbook
The Hidden Reason Putin Can't Afford To Lose Crimea –
December 30,2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6CGbYQIVJs
Watch "Can the Air Force keep B-52 bombers in
service for 100 years?" on YouTube – February 12, 2024
https://youtu.be/-BaeecIBKB0?si=5kX41zqcBfG5Gz0e
Navy Expands Suicide Intervention and Mental Health
Services; Survivors Say More Must Be Done – May 13, 2024
Navy grapples with at-sea shortages as recruiting
lags. Although retention remains strong,
the Navy has thousands of vacancies in its afloat community because of the
recruiting slowdown. – May 20, 2024
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/navy/2024/05/navy-grapples-with-at-sea-shortages-as-recruiting-lags/
15 Telltale Signs Someone Has Served in the Military –
June 6, 2024
Marine Corps Combat Correspondent (MOS 4341) – June 18,
2024
https://www.operationmilitarykids.org/marine-corps-combat-correspondent-mos-4341/
What Happens if the President Issues a Potentially
Illegal Order to the Military? – July 12, 2024
Scam targeting TRICARE For Life users via text message –
July 15, 2024
https://www.roa.org/blogpost/1650035/502865/Scam-targeting-TRICARE-For-Life-users-via-text-message
US Warship Saved Tanker From Pirate Attack Under New
Missile Threat - Business Insider – July 16, 2024
Pentagon Likely to Continue Using PFAS-Based Firefighting
Foam for 2 More Years, Watchdog Says – July 16, 2024
Mental health program for ‘vulnerable’ troops fails to
reach 70% of enrollees. The program
automatically enrolls troops with TBIs or have sought mental health care. But
follow-up calls miss more than 2 of every 3 enrolled. – July 18, 2024
Afghanistan War Commission Hearings - July 19, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/live/xBR-a7rUXss
Troops Will Start Getting Economic Hardship Bonuses This
Month, Though Only $20 on Average – July 19, 2024
Project 2025’s plan for the US military. Project 2025 would reduce the number of
generals while increasing the size of the Army, ban transgender service members
and restore troops separated over COVID-19 vaccinations. – July 19, 2024
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/us-military-project-2025/
Super Hornet pilot 1st US female aviator to score
air-to-air kill: Navy – July 21, 2024
The Air Force Keeps Pulling Old B-1B Lancer Bombers from
the 'Boneyard'. The U.S. Air Force has
reactivated another B-1B Lancer, nicknamed "Rage," from the
"Boneyard" at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. This aircraft, initially
retired and preserved in Type 2000 storage, was brought back to replace a
damaged B-1B. – July 24, 2024
TUE, July 30, 2024, 9:30 AM -
Senate Armed Services Committee--Full Committee hearing on the findings and
recommendations of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy.
What Happened When The USA Nuked Space (declassified) –
July 28, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgCZFumiIec
Military Jobs with High Deployment Pace, Blast Exposure
Correlated with Higher Suicide Rates, Data Shows – July 31, 2024
Military’s deal with the The Rock is a major
misfire. The Army is reportedly
disappointed in the marketing contract that was supposed to boost recruitment.
– August 2, 2024
This American Battle Tank Ruled the Roost in World War 2
– August 2, 2024
USAA to Pay $64.2 Million to Service Members in
Settlement over Improper Bank Fees, Interest – August 6, 2024
Another security forces airman found dead on American
base in South Korea – August 7, 2024
https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-08-07/airman-death-kunsan-south-korea-14772438.html
F-22s Land in Middle East, Countering Iran and its
Proxies – August 8, 2024
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/f-22s-land-in-middle-eastcountering-iran-and-its-proxies/
Whiting Calls for ‘Space Fires’ in Rare Hint About
Offensive Weapons – August 8, 2024
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/spacecom-boss-space-fires/
Anduril Unveils Plans for Huge ‘Arsenal’ Factory to Build
Autonomous Weapons Like CCA – August 8, 2024
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/anduril-arsenal-factory-autonomous-weapons-ccas/
Senators urge
Pentagon to ease deadline of Wounded Knee medals review – August 8, 2024
Understanding Imperialism - From Genocide to Global War. Palestine’s current fight against Zionism can
be seen as part of the long-term struggle against US imperialism, which has
lasted for more than a century. – August 9, 2024
https://www.laprogressive.com/war-and-peace/understanding-imperialism
The US Navy's Warship Production Is In Its Worst State in
25 Years. What's Behind It? – August 12, 2024
If you’re
considering a VA career or reassignment, the Department’s Veteran and Military
Spouse Talent Engagement Program (VMSTEP) can help.
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