Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

Sen. Inhofe sponsored 30 bills about armed forces and national security in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
June 23, 2020 S.4049 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 0 Held at the desk.
June 11, 2019 S.1790 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 0 Became Public Law No: 116-92.
Nov. 12, 2019 S.2840 A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. 0 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 305.
Oct. 29, 2019 S.2731 A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. 0 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
April 11, 2019 S.1215 A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2437-2438)
Nov. 27, 2018 S.3661 A bill to provide for a program of the Department of Defense to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II. 5
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 115-433.
Jan. 8, 2019 S.RES.11 A resolution honoring the 150th anniversary of Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S70-72)
June 5, 2018 S.2987 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 0 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
May 10, 2018 S.2819 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on opioid prescribing rates of physicians of the Veterans Health Administration and to conduct pain management training for those physicians with the highest rates of opioid prescribing. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 22, 2018 S.2622 A bill to require directors of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit plans to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on how to improve such facilities, and for other purposes. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 25, 2017 S.1266 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 3
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 115-95.
June 14, 2017 S.1356 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to pursue independent study programs at certain educational institutions that are not institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 6, 2016 S.3021 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to pursue independent study programs at certain educational institutions that are not institutions of higher learning. 3
Bipartisan
Held at the desk.
April 13, 2016 S.2788 A bill to prohibit closure of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to prohibit the transfer or release of detainees at that Naval Station to the United States, and for other purposes. 14
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
April 11, 2016 S.2771 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the qualifications for licensed mental health counselors of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb. 11, 2016 S.2554 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug. 5, 2015 S.1988 A bill to enhance the security of military personnel at United States military installations and operating locations. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
March 19, 2013 S.614 A bill to require the continuation of tuition assistance programs for members of the Armed Forces for the remainder of fiscal year 2013. 11
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
May 23, 2011 S.1046 A bill to require the detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, of high-value enemy combatants who will be detained long-term. 10
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
May 17, 2011 S.RES.186 A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the United States Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3061; text as passed Senate: CR S3061; text of measure as introduced: CR S3059-3060)
Sept. 15, 2010 S.RES.624 A resolution honoring the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7140-7141; text as passed Senate: CR S7140-7141; text of measure as introduced: CR S7139)
May 20, 2010 S.3388 A bill to protect the rights under the second amendment to the Constitution of the United States of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense by prohibiting the Department of Defense from requiring the registration of privately-owned firearms, ammunition, or other weapons not stored in facilities owned or operated by the Department of Defense, and by prohibiting the Department of Defense from infringing on the right of individuals to lawfully acquire, possess, own, carry, or otherwise use privately owned firearms, ammunition, or other weapons on property not owned or operated by the Department of Defense. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
March 3, 2010 S.RES.430 A resolution commending the members of the 45th Agri-Business Development Team of the Oklahoma National Guard, for their efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan and their dedication and service to the United States. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1030)
Feb. 23, 2010 S.RES.420 A resolution honoring the members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Oklahoma for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States since September 11, 2001. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S711)
Feb. 3, 2009 S.370 A bill to prohibit the use of funds to transfer detainees of the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in the United States or to construct any facility for such detainees in the United States, and for other purposes. 21
All Republicans
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Feb. 12, 2009 S.J.RES.10 A joint resolution supporting a base Defense Budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of gross domestic product. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jan. 4, 2007 S.113 A bill to make appropriations for military construction and family housing projects for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2007. 24
Bipartisan
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4.
May 10, 2006 S.2779 A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes. 3
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct. 22, 1997 S.1306 A bill to prohibit the conveyance of real property at Long Beach Naval Station, California, to China Ocean Shipping Company. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Feb. 29, 1996 S.RES.230 A resolution to urge the President to announce at the earliest opportunity the results of the Senior Army Decorations Board which reviewed certain cases of gallantry and heroism by black Americans during World War II. 2
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
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