Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by John Boozman (R-Ark.)

Sen. Boozman sponsored 53 bills about armed forces and national security in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
July 29, 2020 S.4365 A bill to clarify licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals to perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 25, 2020 S.4086 A bill amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the definition of Vietnam era for purposes of the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 10
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 11, 2019 S.2096 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize States and tribal organizations that receive grants from the National Cemetery Administration for establishment, expansion, or improvement of a veterans' cemeteries to use amounts of such grants for State and tribal organization cemetery personnel to train at the training center of the National Cemetery Administration, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
July 10, 2019 S.2073 A bill to address fees erroneously collected by Department of Veterans Affairs for housing loans, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 19, 2019 S.1906 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide financial assistance to eligible entities to provide and coordinate the provision of suicide prevention services for veterans at risk of suicide and veteran families through the award of grants to such entities, and for other purposes. 31
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
April 2, 2019 S.RES.135 A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II. 47
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3199-3200; text: CR S3199-3200)
May 9, 2019 S.1381 A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes. 16
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
April 2, 2019 S.986 A bill to release to the State of Arkansas a reversionary interest in Camp Joseph T. Robinson. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
March 27, 2019 S.902 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs covenants not to compete to the appointment of physicians in the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec. 18, 2018 S.3777 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a tiger team dedicated to addressing the difficulties encountered by the Department of Veterans Affairs in carrying out section 3313 of title 38, United States Code, after the enactment of sections 107 and 501 of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017. 10
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 115-422.
July 31, 2018 S.3302 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the non-applicability of non-Department of Veterans Affairs covenants not to compete to the appointment of physicians in the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 7, 2018 S.3024 An original bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. 0 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
Nov. 8, 2017 S.2105 A bill to modify the presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes. 18
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sept. 18, 2017 S.RES.262 A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force as an independent military service and celebrating the Air Force for 70 years of serving and defending the United States. 13
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5810; text: CR S5804-5805)
June 29, 2017 S.1473 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 25, 2017 S.1277 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a high technology education pilot program, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-215.
Jan. 3, 2017 S.J.RES.1 A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield. 24
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 115-18.
Feb. 10, 2015 S.425 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a five-year extension to the homeless veterans reintegration programs and to provide clarification regarding eligibility for services under such programs. 3
Bipartisan
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 716.
Nov. 15, 2016 S.J.RES.40 A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield. 14
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
March 17, 2016 S.2712 A bill to restore amounts improperly withheld for tax purposes from severance payments to individuals who retired or separated from service in the Armed Forces for combat-related injuries, and for other purposes. 7
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 16, 2015 S.743 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of the Armed Forces of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law, and for other purposes. 27
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
April 10, 2014 S.RES.421 A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II. 13
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3243)
Oct. 7, 2013 S.1568 A bill to make technical corrections to the Pay Our Military Act to include midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy who are appointed as midshipmen in the Navy Reserve. 2
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Aug. 1, 2013 S.1433 A bill to require that members of the Armed Forces who were killed or wounded in the attack that occurred at a recruiting station in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 1, 2009, are treated in the same manner as members who are killed or wounded in a combat zone. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
May 7, 2013 S.889 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
Feb. 7, 2013 S.257 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the educational assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate, and for other purposes. 6
Bipartisan
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
April 10, 2013 S.695 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance to United States Paralympics, Inc., and for other purposes. 11
Bipartisan
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-111.
May 17, 2012 S.3206 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance to United States Paralympics, Inc., and for other purposes. 2
Bipartisan
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-668.
March 28, 2012 S.2246 A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to provide off-base transition training, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-567.
Nov. 17, 2011 S.1899 A bill to require that members of the Armed Forces who were killed or wounded in the attack that occurred at a recruiting station in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 1, 2009, are treated in the same manner as members who are killed or wounded in a combat zone. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
May 11, 2011 S.957 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of rehabilitative services for veterans with traumatic brain injury, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-116.
June 29, 2010 H.R.5630 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for qualifications for vocational rehabilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation employment coordinators employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 0 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec. 16, 2009 H.R.4359 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to guarantee housing loans for the construction energy efficient dwellings, and for other purposes. 6
Bipartisan
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
March 25, 2010 H.RES.1228 Honoring the veterans of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three and their families. 0 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 25, 2009 H.R.1169 To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of assistance provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disabled veterans for specially adapted housing and automobiles and adapted equipment. 8
Bipartisan
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Feb. 25, 2009 H.R.1168 To amend chapter 42 of title 38, United States Code, to provide certain veterans with employment training assistance. 5
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sept. 24, 2009 H.RES.773 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the United States Submarine Force. 31
Bipartisan
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 25, 2009 H.R.1172 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of organizations that provide scholarships to veterans and their survivors. 2
All Republicans
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 18, 2009 H.RES.259 Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II. 71
Bipartisan
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 25, 2009 H.R.1170 To amend chapter 21 of title 38, United States Code, to establish a grant program to encourage the development of new assistive technologies for specially adapted housing. 1
All Republicans
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb. 25, 2009 H.RES.188 Honoring the service, courage, and sacrifice of the Seawolves of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Feb. 25, 2009 H.R.1171 To amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program for fiscal years 2010 through 2014. 4
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 10, 2008 H.R.6221 To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract the Secretary enters for the acquisition of goods and services a provision that requires the contractee to comply with the contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned or controlled by veterans, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct. 18, 2007 H.R.3889 To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a longitudinal study of the vocational rehabilitation programs administered by the Secretary. 1
All Republicans
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sept. 27, 2007 H.R.3681 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to advertise in the national media to promote awareness of benefits under laws administered by the Secretary. 12
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct. 31, 2007 H.R.4024 To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the number of outpatient visits for mental health care that do not require preauthorization for dependents of certain members of the Armed Forces. 0
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sept. 18, 2007 H.R.3558 To provide for the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Military Eye Injuries, and for other purposes. 31
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
June 6, 2007 H.R.2579 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of funds in the Department of Veterans Affairs readjustment benefits accounts and funds appropriated for such purpose to provide funding for State approving agencies. 0
All Republicans
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 9, 2007 H.R.2239 To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 5
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 28, 2005 H.R.3082 To amend title 38, United States Code, to require that 9 percent of procurement contracts entered into by the Department of Veterans Affairs be awarded to small business concerns owned by veterans, and for other purposes. 27
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sept. 7, 2005 H.R.3665 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide adaptive housing assistance to disabled veterans residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member and to make direct housing loans to Native American veterans, and for other purposes. 11
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 14, 2005 H.R.3279 To amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program for fiscal years 2007 through 2009. 13
Bipartisan
Provisions of This Measure Incorporated in H.R. 3665, Title III.
May 1, 2003 H.R.1911 To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. 6
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
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