Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

Sen. Rubio sponsored 20 bills about armed forces and national security in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Dec. 3, 2020 S.RES.793 A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty. 5
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7222-7223; text: CR S7219)
May 23, 2019 S.1646 A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Augustine, Florida, as the "Leo C. Chase Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic". 1
All Republicans
Became Public Law No: 116-168.
Sept. 8, 2020 S.4531 A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs, located at 400 College Drive, Middleburg, Florida, the "Andrew K. Baker Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic", and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 8, 2020 S.3905 An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. 0 By Senator Rubio from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 116-233. Minority views filed.
June 5, 2019 S.1718 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees, and for other purposes. 2
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
April 10, 2019 S.1101 A bill to ensure that only licensed health care providers furnish disability examinations under a certain Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
April 3, 2019 S.1003 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration and the Under Secretary for Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan. 3, 2019 S.8 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that the supported housing program of the Department of Veterans Affairs has not fewer than one program manager for every 35 rental assistance cases under such program, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
April 26, 2018 S.2768 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dec. 20, 2017 S.RES.362 A resolution recognizing the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine the USS Jacksonville and the crew of the USS Jacksonville, who served the United States with valor and bravery. 1
All Democrats
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8154; text: CR S8182)
May 11, 2017 S.1094 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 39
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 115-41.
March 2, 2017 S.493 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. 14
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan. 17, 2017 S.152 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. 4
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sept. 19, 2016 S.3351 A bill to prohibit certain transfers of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to prohibit funds from being made available for the closure of that Naval Station, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sept. 7, 2016 S.3290 A bill to mitigate risks of the Zika virus to members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian personnel stationed in or deployed to areas affected by or that may soon be affected by the Zika virus, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to transfer funds to counter or control the Zika virus, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
July 12, 2016 S.3170 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.
April 23, 2015 S.1082 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. 21
All Republicans
By Senator Isakson from Committee on Veterans' Affairs filed written report. Report No. 114-163. Minority views filed.
Feb. 11, 2014 S.2013 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal of Senior Executive Service employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs for performance, and for other purposes. 53
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 10, 2011 S.1847 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 20, 2011 S.1235 A bill to recognize the memorial at the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the official national memorial of Navy SEALS and their predecessors. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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