Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.)

Sen. Manchin sponsored 22 bills about armed forces and national security in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Dec. 19, 2019 S.3147 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress reports on patient safety and quality of care at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Became Public Law No: 116-212.
May 13, 2020 S.3713 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to provide to certain members of the National Guard serving on active service in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) the transitional health benefits provided to members of the reserve components separating from active duty. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb. 13, 2020 S.3308 A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to standardize payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 6
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Dec. 5, 2019 S.2995 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress reports on patient safety and quality of care at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 31, 2019 S.2369 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of grant amounts awarded under the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program for construction of fully enclosed committal service shelters in certain State veterans' cemeteries, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 31, 2019 S.2371 A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the Honor and Remember Flag created by Honor and Remember Inc., as an official symbol to recognize and honor members of the Armed Forces who died in service to the United States, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 23, 2019 S.1656 A bill to modify the transition period between care and services provided under the Veterans Choice Program and care and services provided under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 20, 2019 S.1542 A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to standardize payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members performing parachute jumping as an essential part of military duty, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
March 25, 2019 S.853 A bill to amend the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 to eliminate the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 22, 2018 S.2906 A bill to establish a permanent community care program for veterans, to improve the recruitment of health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to improve construction by the Department, and for other purposes. 23
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 15, 2017 S.RES.332 A resolution commemorating the christening of the USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7267; text: CR S7265)
March 27, 2017 S.RES.99 A resolution recognizing the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. 3
All Republicans
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 17, 2017 S.1165 A bill to designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Huntington, West Virginia, as the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 29, 2017 S.766 A bill to amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to improve and enhance authorities relating to the employment, use, status, and benefits of military technicians (dual status), and for other purposes. 13
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
March 6, 2017 S.530 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disclose to non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers certain medical records of veterans who receive health care from such providers. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb. 27, 2017 S.450 A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Armed Forces who fought in defense of Guam, Wake Island, and the Philippine Archipelago between December 7, 1941 and May 10, 1942, and who died or were imprisoned by the Japanese military in the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Wake Island, and Guam from April 9, 1942 until September 2, 1945, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to the United States. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sept. 19, 2016 S.RES.571 A resolution providing official recognition of the massacre of 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who had been captured near Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944. 0 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S 5888)
Feb. 2, 2015 S.327 A bill to provide for auditable financial statements for the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. 8
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Dec. 15, 2013 S.1827 A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of our country's freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare. 81
Bipartisan
Held at the desk.
Oct. 31, 2013 S.1637 A bill to better connect current and former members of the Armed Forces with employment opportunities by consolidating duplicative Federal Government Internet websites into a single portal, to conserve resources by merging redundant and competing programs, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug. 2, 2012 S.RES.544 A resolution congratulating the Navy Dental Corps on its 100th anniversary. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6012-6013; text as passed Senate: CR S6012; text of measure as introduced: CR S5992)
July 31, 2012 S.RES.534 A resolution congratulating the Navy Dental Corps on its 100th anniversary. 0 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5737-5738)
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