Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

Rep. Smith sponsored 24 bills about armed forces and national security in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
March 26, 2020 H.R.6395 To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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 Republicans
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 2, 2019 H.R.2500 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 Republicans
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
Jan. 31, 2017 H.R.753 To establish a fair and transparent process that will result in the timely consolidation, closure, and realignment of military installations inside the United States and will realize improved efficiencies in the cost and management of military installations, and for other purposes. 10
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
June 21, 2016 H.R.5540 To establish a fair and transparent process that will result in the timely consolidation, closure, and realignment of military installations inside the United States and will realize improved efficiencies in the cost and management of military installations, and for other purposes. 7
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
June 11, 2013 H.R.2325 To provide for the disposition of certain persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Feb. 14, 2013 H.R.683 To amend titles 10, 32, 37, and 38 of the United States Code, to add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veteran benefits that recognizes new State definitions of spouse. 82
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
June 27, 2012 H.R.6046 To amend titles 10, 32, 37, and 38 of the United States Code, to add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veteran benefits that recognizes new State definitions of spouse. 33
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
March 8, 2012 H.R.4192 To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force and to repeal the requirement for military custody. 65
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
June 21, 2011 H.R.2266 To amend title 10, United States Code, to reform Department of Defense energy policy, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
April 22, 2010 H.R.5120 To improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes. 41
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
July 17, 2009 H.R.3257 To amend title 38, United States Code, to grant family of members of the uniformed services temporary annual leave during the deployment of such members. 9
Bipartisan
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov. 6, 2009 H.R.4058 To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Veterans to Work Program providing for the employment of individuals, especially veterans, who participate in apprenticeship programs on designated military construction projects, and for other purposes. 5
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
July 10, 2009 H.RES.627 Honoring the citizen-soldiers of the National Guard of the State of Washington, including the 81st Brigade Combat Team (Heavy) of the Washington Army National Guard. 53
Bipartisan
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 15, 2009 H.R.593 To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authorized concurrent receipt of disability severance pay from the Department of Defense and compensation for the same disability under any law administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover all veterans who have a combat-related disability, as defined under section 1413a of such title. 44
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov. 19, 2008 H.R.7294 To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authorized concurrent receipt of disability severance pay from the Department of Defense and compensation for the same disability under any law administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover all veterans who have a combat-related disability, as defined under section 1413a of such title. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov. 15, 2007 H.R.4247 To improve certain compensation, health care, and education benefits for individuals who serve in a reserve component of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. 19
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
July 27, 2006 H.R.5949 To authorize a major medical facility project for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, American Lake, Washington. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec. 7, 2005 H.R.4468 To improve certain compensation, health care, and education benefits for individuals who serve in a reserve component of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
June 25, 2004 H.R.4753 To improve certain compensation, health care, and education benefits for individuals who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
May 4, 2004 H.R.4272 To amend the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 to modify the terms and scope of a land exchange involving Fort Lewis, Washington, authorized between the Secretary of the Army and the Nisqually Tribe and affecting the interests of the Bonneville Power Administration. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
July 16, 2003 H.R.2764 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to all members of the Armed Forces eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill the authority to transfer entitlement to such educational assistance to dependents, and to provide a six month period for enrollment under the Montgomery GI Bill. 4
All Democrats
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
March 27, 2003 H.R.1500 To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize veterans to select the appraiser for housing loans for which they apply that are to be guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 8
Bipartisan
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
April 11, 2002 H.R.4213 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to all members of the Armed Forces eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill the authority to transfer entitlement to such educational assistance to dependents. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
April 11, 2002 H.R.4214 To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to extend the time limitation for use of eligiblity and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
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