Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by Walter B. Jones (R-N.C.)

Rep. Jones sponsored 80 bills about armed forces and national security in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Jan. 10, 2019	H.R.464	To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain totally disabled veterans.	6	Bipartisan	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Balderson asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 464, a bill originally introduced by Representative Jones, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 10, 2019	H.R.463	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces.	24	Bipartisan	ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Garamendi asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 463, a bill originally introduced by Representative Jones, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 8, 2019	H.R.311	To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Dec. 10, 2018	H.CON.RES.145	Recognizing the honorable service of military working dogs and soldier handlers in the tactical explosive detection dog program of the Army and encouraging the Army and other government agencies, including law enforcement agencies, with former tactical explosive detection dogs to prioritize adoption of the dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb. 6, 2017	H.R.888	To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain totally disabled veterans.	0		Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec. 13, 2017	H.RES.663	Urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
June 8, 2017	H.R.2850	To establish the Military Resale Patron Benefits Advisory Commission, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
June 22, 2017	H.R.3011	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces following their death.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
March 29, 2017	H.CON.RES.41	Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the United States declaration of war against Germany and entry into World War I and recognizing and appreciating the lasting historical significance and heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the United States Armed Forces in that conflict.	21	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Feb. 6, 2017	H.R.886	To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to permit dependents of retired members of the Armed Forces who reside in military housing to attend Department of Defense elementary and secondary schools.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 3, 2017	H.RES.21	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the firefight that occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of the United States Marine Corps and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Jan. 11, 2017	H.R.450	To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 3, 2017	H.R.171	To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sept. 12, 2016	H.RES.860	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the firefight that occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of the United States Marine Corps and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Dec. 2, 2015	H.R.4161	To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan. 21, 2015	H.R.454	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces following their death.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 6, 2015	H.R.148	To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience.	2	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 6, 2015	H.R.146	To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury have access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy at military medical treatment facilities.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 6, 2015	H.R.124	To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan. 6, 2015	H.RES.14	Urging the president to release information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.	71	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent).
Jan. 6, 2015	H.R.147	To require the Secretary of Defense to determine and disclose the cost of any transportation provided by the Secretary to Members, officers, or employees of the House of Representatives or Senate who are carrying out official duties outside the United States, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Feb. 18, 2014	H.R.4068	To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require the consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and subject to provisions of such Act and to preserve the rights of servicemembers to bring class actions under such Act, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
June 20, 2013	H.CON.RES.40	Expressing the sense of Congress that the President is prohibited under the Constitution from initiating war against Syria without express congressional authorization and the appropriation of funds for the express purpose of waging such a war.	3	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 9, 2013	H.R.1938	To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury have access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 9, 2013	H.RES.210	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
March 21, 2013	H.R.1359	To require the Secretary of Defense to determine and disclose the cost of any transportation provided by the Secretary to Members, officers, or employees of the House of Representatives or Senate who are carrying out official duties outside the United States, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
March 21, 2013	H.R.1360	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces following their death.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
March 18, 2013	H.R.1236	To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the inclusion of a behavioral health professional on any physical evaluation board that considers issues of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other mental health condition.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 22, 2013	H.R.343	To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience.	2	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 3, 2013	H.R.124	To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.	33	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan. 3, 2013	H.CON.RES.3	Expressing the sense of Congress that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization of an Act of Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor under article II, section 4 of the Constitution.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 28, 2012	H.R.4103	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs, and for other purposes.	48	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
March 7, 2012	H.CON.RES.107	Expressing the sense of Congress that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization of an Act of Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor under Article II, section 4 of the Constitution.	13	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec. 7, 2011	H.RES.485	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the declassification of information related to missing and unaccounted-for members of the Armed Forces.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
June 23, 2011	H.R.2312	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide a special rule with respect to purchases by the Department of Defense of textile and apparel products of Federal Prison Industries.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
April 15, 2011	H.RES.229	Honoring the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, for its service in providing dignified transfer of our Nation's fallen heroes to their families and loved ones.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
March 15, 2011	H.R.1092	To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit certain increases in fees for military health care.	31	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 26, 2011	H.R.493	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces following their death.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 24, 2011	H.R.407	To direct the Secretary of Defense to determine and disclose the costs incurred in taking a Member, officer, or employee of Congress on a trip outside the United States so that such costs may be included in any report the Member, officer, or employee is required to file with respect to the trip under applicable law or rules of the House of Representatives or Senate.	0		Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.24	To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.	218	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan. 6, 2009	H.R.24	To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.	425	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Feb. 22, 2010	H.R.4639	To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the adoption of a military working dog by the family of a deceased or seriously wounded member of the Armed Forces who was the handler of the dog.	3	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
July 30, 2009	H.RES.698	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the fatal crash of an MV-22 aircraft on April 8, 2000, in Marana, Arizona, was not a result of aircrew human factors or pilot error.	0	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
June 25, 2009	H.R.3036	To direct the Secretary of Defense to determine and disclose the costs incurred in taking a Member, officer, or employee of Congress on a trip outside the United States so that such costs may be included in any report the Member, officer, or employee is required to file with respect to the trip under applicable law or rules of the House of Representatives or Senate.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to House Administration
March 25, 2009	H.R.1701	To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a special review board for certain former members of the Armed Forces with post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury, and for other purposes.	11	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 21, 2009	H.R.613	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces following their death.	64	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 7, 2009	H.R.268	To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience.	38	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 21, 2009	H.R.612	To amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of supplemental insurance available for totally disabled veterans.	0	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan. 7, 2009	H.R.269	To require the Department of Defense to grant access to accredited members of the media when the remains of members of the Armed Forces arrive at military installations in the United States.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sept. 9, 2008	H.RES.1421	Solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic October 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and remembering those who lost their lives and those who were injured.	44	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 30, 2008	H.R.6662	To require the Department of Defense to grant access to accredited members of the media at military commemoration ceremonies and memorial services for members of the Armed Forces who have died on active duty and when the remains of members of the Armed Forces arrive at military installations in the United States.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
July 31, 2008	H.R.6743	To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program under which the Secretary may furnish a service dog to any member of the Armed Forces with a qualifying disability.	0	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
July 16, 2008	H.R.6514	To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience.	2	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
April 25, 2007	H.R.2026	To amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of supplemental insurance available for totally disabled veterans.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb. 14, 2008	H.R.5441	To amend title 10, United States Code,to extend the special survivor indemnity allowance to survivors of certain members of the Armed Forces who die on active duty.	11	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sept. 19, 2007	H.R.3581	To clarify the roles of the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs disability evaluation systems for retirement and compensation of members of the Armed Forces for disability, to require the development of a single physical exam that can be used to determine both fitness for duty and disability ratings, to standardize fitness testing among the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sept. 25, 2007	H.J.RES.53	To amend the War Powers Resolution to ensure the collective judgment of both the Congress and the President will apply to the initiation of hostilities by the Armed Forces, the continued use of the Armed Forces in hostilities, and the participation of the Armed Forces in military operations of the United Nations.	11	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. 9, 2007	H.R.346	To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.	152	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6810)
Jan. 24, 2007	H.R.657	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces following their death.	41	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 11, 2007	H.R.417	To amend title 10, United States Code, to change the eligibility requirements for appointment as Secretary of Defense.	0	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan. 4, 2005	H.R.34	To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.	121	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6008-6009)
March 17, 2005	H.RES.167	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Second Lieutenant Ilario Pantano, United States Marine Corps.	5	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4533-4534)
July 26, 2005	H.R.3430	To ensure by law the ability of the military service academies to include the offering of a voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
April 21, 2004	H.R.4180	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide reimbursement for members of the Armed Forces retired for a combat-related disability for travel to military treatment facilities for medical care during the first two years after such retirement.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
April 10, 2003	H.R.1741	To redesignate the position of the Secretary of the Navy as the Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps.	45	Bipartisan	Committee Hearings Held.
Feb. 11, 2003	H.R.693	To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services.	57	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8019)
Sept. 4, 2003	H.R.2999	To ensure by law the ability of the military service academies to include the offering of a voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities.	35	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
July 24, 2003	H.R.2875	To establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart medal to veterans who were held as prisoners of war before April 25, 1962.	0	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
July 25, 2003	H.R.2944	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces following death.	16	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
May 7, 2003	H.R.2016	To provide that the Secretary of Defense may provide public identification of military casualties no sooner than 24 hours after notification of next-of-kin.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
March 18, 2003	H.R.1328	To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period over which an individual must make payment to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to become entitled to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, to prospectively permit any servicemember to withdraw an election not to enroll under the Montgomery GI Bill, and to provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Feb. 27, 2003	H.R.995	To amend title 37, United States Code, to provide a dislocation allowance under section 407 of such title to retired members of the uniformed services, including members placed on the temporary disability retired list, moving from their last duty station to their designated home.	12	Bipartisan	Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
July 26, 2002	H.R.5287	To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for forgiveness of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members of the Armed Forces following death.	7	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
March 14, 2002	H.R.3973	To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services.	112	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
June 13, 2002	H.R.4936	To amend title 37, United States Code, to provide a dislocation allowance under section 407 of such title to retired members of the uniformed services and members on the temporary disability retired list moving from their last duty station to their designated home.	1	All Republicans	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
March 14, 2002	H.R.3972	To amend title 10, United States Code, to index for inflation the amount of the death gratuity paid upon the death of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty.	11	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Dec. 13, 2001	H.R.3478	To redesignate the position of the Secretary of the Navy as the Secretary of the Navy and Marine Corps.	47	Bipartisan	Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
May 24, 2001	H.R.1995	To advance the current timetable for the elimination of out-of-pocket housing costs for members of the uniformed services entitled to the basic allowance for housing for military housing areas inside the United States.	2	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
May 25, 2001	H.R.2020	To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period over which an individual must make payment to the Secretary to become entitled to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill, to prospectively permit any servicemember to withdraw an election not to enroll under the Montgomery GI Bill, and to provide for certain servicemembers to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill.	19	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
April 3, 2001	H.R.1352	To amend title 10, United States Code, to codify and make modifications to certain provisions relating to "Buy American" requirements.	2	Bipartisan	Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

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