Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Tex.)

Rep. Jackson Lee sponsored 22 bills about armed forces and national security in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Feb. 21, 2020 H.R.5945 To amend the Military Selective Service Act to ensure that the records of persons registered pursuant to that Act are updated to remove persons who are deceased, receiving supplemental security income benefits due to a disability, or otherwise no longer eligible for induction, and to permit the induction of persons who have been convicted of nonviolent offenses, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb. 21, 2020 H.R.5938 To reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sept. 11, 2019 H.R.4290 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Battle Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes. 14
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2019 H.R.2898 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes. 59
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sept. 25, 2018 H.R.6875 To reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Oct. 26, 2017 H.R.4141 To amend the Military Selective Service Act to ensure that the records of persons registered pursuant to that Act are updated to remove persons who are deceased, receiving supplemental security income benefits due to a disability, or otherwise no longer eligible for induction, and to permit the induction of persons who have been convicted of nonviolent offenses, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb. 7, 2017 H.R.955 To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a Cyber Defense National Guard. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Jan. 6, 2015 H.R.55 To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on the use of contractors for intelligence activities, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Jan. 6, 2015 H.R.60 To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a Cyber Defense National Guard. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
June 19, 2013 H.R.2434 To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a study on the use of contractors for intelligence activities, and for other purposes. 18
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
May 3, 2011 H.RES.240 Commending President Barack Obama and the men and women of the military and intelligence agencies for the successful completion of the operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden. 50
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan. 5, 2011 H.R.79 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain abused dependents of veterans with health care. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 1, 2010 H.R.6466 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide certain abused dependents of veterans with health care. 8
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan. 7, 2009 H.R.228 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility. 0
All Democrats
Provisions of measure incorporated into H.R. 3949.
Jan. 7, 2009 H.CON.RES.5 Expressing that Congress has the sole and exclusive power to declare war. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan. 6, 2009 H.R.65 To recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectives of the United States in Iraq, to encourage the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe a national day of celebration commemorating military success in Iraq, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Oct. 31, 2007 H.R.4020 To recognize the extraordinary performance of the Armed Forces in achieving the military objectives of the United States in Iraq, to encourage the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe a national day of celebration commemorating military success in Iraq, and for other purposes. 15
All Democrats
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)
Feb. 28, 2007 H.R.1240 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a scholarship program for students seeking a degree or certificate in the areas of visual impairment and orientation and mobility. 23
Bipartisan
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jan. 5, 2007 H.CON.RES.14 Expressing that Congress has the sole and exclusive power to declare war. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan. 6, 2005 H.CON.RES.15 Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress has the sole and exclusive power to declare war. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sept. 9, 2004 H.R.5050 To establish the Director of National Intelligence as a cabinet level position in the Executive Office of the President to oversee budget, operations, and personnel of the entire intelligence community of the Federal Government. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
March 19, 2003 H.CON.RES.102 Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress has the sole and exclusive power to declare war. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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