Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by Niki Tsongas (D-Mass.)

Rep. Tsongas sponsored 22 bills about armed forces and national security in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
May 1, 2017 H.R.2279 To award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to the U.S. Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society, in recognition of the ceaseless efforts of American aircrew members to escape captivity and evade capture by the enemy forces in occupied countries during our foreign wars, and the brave resistance organizations and patriotic nationals of those foreign countries who assisted them. 18
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Financial 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.
April 13, 2016 H.R.4935 To amend title 37, United States Code, to require compliance with domestic source requirements for footwear furnished to enlisted members of the Armed Forces upon their initial entry into the Armed Forces. 9
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan. 30, 2015 H.R.632 To award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to the U.S. Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society, in recognition of the ceaseless efforts of American aircrew members to escape captivity and evade capture by the enemy forces in occupied countries during our foreign wars, and the brave resistance organizations and patriotic nationals of those foreign countries who assisted them. 44
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Financial 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.
April 4, 2014 H.R.4410 To improve the national defense laboratories by increasing retention and hiring flexibility to enable the laboratories to perform breakthrough scientific research and effectively fulfill the needs of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 6
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats & Capabilities.
April 28, 2014 H.R.4504 To improve military readiness by establishing programs to consistently track, retain, and analyze information regarding suicides involving members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces and suicides involving dependents of members of the regular and reserve components. 15
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
April 28, 2014 H.R.4505 To direct the Comptroller General of the United States and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense to assess the cloud security requirements of the Department of Defense. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats & Capabilities.
May 20, 2014 H.R.4693 To award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to the U.S. Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society, in recognition of the ceaseless efforts of American aircrew members to escape captivity and evade capture by the enemy forces in occupied countries during our foreign wars, and the brave resistance organizations and patriotic nationals of those foreign countries who assisted them. 33
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Financial 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.
May 20, 2013 H.R.2059 To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure the issuance of regulations applicable to the Coast Guard regarding consideration of a request for a permanent change of station or unit transfer submitted by a member of the Coast Guard who is the victim of a sexual assault. 21
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 4, 2011 H.R.1731 To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit notifications to Congress with respect to the failure by the Secretary to comply with statutory body armor procurement budget information requirements. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
May 2, 2011 H.R.1679 To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive review of the health care services available for female members of the Armed Forces. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
April 13, 2011 H.R.1529 To amend title 10, United States Code, and the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 to provide for implementation of additional recommendations of the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services. 40
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 5, 2010 H.R.5224 To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive review of the health care services available for female members of the Armed Forces. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 5, 2010 H.R.5225 To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly develop and implement an electronic personnel file system, and to jointly conduct a study on improving the access of veterans to files related to military service and veterans benefits, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 3, 2010 H.R.5197 To implement recommendations of the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services. 21
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
April 15, 2010 H.R.5063 To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a joint task force to improve the research and development of lighter weight body armor. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
May 19, 2009 H.R.2473 To improve Department of Defense policies relating to body armor. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
Jan. 28, 2009 H.R.784 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress quarterly reports on vacancies in mental health professional positions in Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. 2
All Democrats
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan. 28, 2009 H.R.785 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide outreach and training to certain college and university mental health centers relating to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
July 31, 2008 H.R.6764 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress quarterly reports on vacancies in mental health professional positions in Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. 2
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 31, 2008 H.R.6765 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide outreach and training to certain college and university mental health centers relating to the mental health of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes. 2
Bipartisan
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 8, 2008 H.R.6018 To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase loan repayment limits for health professionals serving in the Armed Forces. 10
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Feb. 26, 2008 H.R.5499 To provide for a timetable for the redeployment of the United States Armed Forces from Iraq and to seek political and diplomatic solutions for the security and stability of the Republic of Iraq. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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