Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by Kyrsten Sinema (ID-Ariz.)

Sen. Sinema sponsored 19 bills about armed forces and national security in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Nov. 18, 2020 S.4922 A bill to expand and enhance programs and activities of the Department of Defense for prevention of and response to domestic violence and child abuse and neglect among military families, and for other purposes. 2
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
July 2, 2020 S.4166 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to secure medical opinions for veterans with service-connected disabilities who die from COVID-19 to determine whether their service-connected disabilities were the principal or contributory cases of death, and for other purposes. 8
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 14, 2019 S.2864 A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on information sharing between the Department of Veterans Affairs and designated relatives and friends of veterans regarding the assistance and benefits available to the veterans, and for other purposes. 6
Bipartisan
Held at the desk.
June 9, 2020 S.3919 A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to pre-program suicide prevention resources into smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
June 2, 2020 S.3867 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a program to carry out minor military construction projects to construct child development centers. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
March 5, 2020 S.3408 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts and agreements for the placement of veterans in non-Department medical foster homes for certain veterans who are unable to live independently. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
March 3, 2020 S.3378 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the period of eligibility for the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 2
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct. 21, 2019 S.2651 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide inscriptions for spouses and children on certain headstones and markers furnished by the Secretary, and for other purposes. 3
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb. 14, 2019 S.504 A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to authorize The American Legion to determine the requirements for membership in The American Legion, and for other purposes. 35
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 116-35.
May 16, 2019 S.1526 A bill to enhance efforts to prevent sexual assault in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
May 14, 2019 S.1467 A bill to require a pilot program on information sharing between the Department of Defense and designated relatives and friends of members of the Armed Forces regarding the experiences and challenges of military service, particularly during and after overseas deployments, and for other purposes. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
April 27, 2017 H.R.2220 To appropriate such funds as may be necessary to ensure that members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components thereof, and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay and allowances for active service performed when a Government shutdown occurs, and for other purposes. 14
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jan. 20, 2015 H.R.421 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the mental health treatment provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served in classified missions. 8
Bipartisan
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jan. 27, 2015 H.R.575 To appropriately limit the authority to award bonuses to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
June 18, 2014 H.R.4898 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide hospital care and medical services in non-Department facilities for veterans waiting longer than 14 days for an appointment in a Department facility, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 30, 2013 H.R.3387 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the mental health treatment provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served in classified missions. 8
Bipartisan
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sept. 26, 2013 H.R.3187 To appropriate such funds as may be necessary to ensure that members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components thereof, and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay and allowances for active service performed when a Governmentwide shutdown occurs, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Aug. 2, 2013 H.R.3053 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professional Scholarship Program. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 15, 2013 H.R.1987 To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of benefits payable for the burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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