Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.)

Rep. Higgins sponsored 11 bills about armed forces and national security in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Oct. 30, 2020 H.R.8710 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities under the Veterans Community Care Program. 8
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 21, 2019 H.R.5237 To amend title 36, United States Code, to designate a flag as the Purple Heart Flag. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Nov. 9, 2017 H.R.4325 To limit the fees charged by the National Archives and Records Administration to veterans for military service records, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
July 24, 2017 H.R.3368 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the access to child care for certain veterans receiving health care at a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 7
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 2017 H.R.2692 To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Dec. 2, 2015 H.R.4159 To limit the fees charged by the National Archives and Records Administration to veterans for military service records, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
June 23, 2015 H.R.2855 To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 14
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
March 19, 2015 H.R.1496 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the access to child care for certain veterans receiving health care at a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 11
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 23, 2013 H.R.2169 To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under certain programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 7
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 21, 2013 H.CON.RES.37 Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor. 4
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
July 31, 2009 H.R.3485 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that monetary benefits paid to veterans by States and municipalities shall be excluded from consideration as income for purposes of pension benefits paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 14
Bipartisan
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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