Bills About Armed Forces And National Security Sponsored by Mark Takano (D-Calif.)

Rep. Takano sponsored 39 bills about armed forces and national security in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Sept. 14, 2020 H.R.8247 To make certain improvements relating to the transition of individuals to services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, suicide prevention for veterans, and care and services for women veterans, and for other purposes. 0 Became Public Law No: 116-214.
May 22, 2020 H.R.7003 To authorize a pilot program in the Department of Defense to enhance efforts to provide job placement assistance and related employment services directly to members of the National Guard and Reserves and veterans of the Armed Forces. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
April 23, 2020 H.R.6612 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe the technical qualifications for licensed hearing aid specialists of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 23
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct. 30, 2019 H.R.4920 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an exception to certain small business contracting requirements applicable to the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement of certain goods and services covered under the Ability One program, and for other purposes. 18
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 116-155.
March 11, 2020 H.R.6212 To provide for the continuation of Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance benefits during emergency situations, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
March 23, 2020 H.R.6322 To make certain improvements in the educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of changes to courses of education by reason of emergency situations, and for other purposes. 49
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 116-140.
Feb. 8, 2019 H.R.1133 To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration. 86
All Democrats
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb. 25, 2020 H.RES.865 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Disabled American Veterans. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan. 28, 2020 H.R.5697 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish emergent mental health care to certain individuals, and for other purposes. 9
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 8, 2019 H.R.299 To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, and for other purposes. 333
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 116-23.
June 10, 2019 H.RES.434 Expressing the appreciation of the House of Representatives for Robert E. Wallace, retiring Executive Director of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Washington Office. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
July 24, 2018 H.RES.1025 Expressing support for policies that maintain a robust, fully-funded and staffed Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and do not jeopardize care for veterans by moving essential resources to the private sector. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 15, 2018 H.R.5831 To require a demonstration program on the accession as Air Force officers of candidates with auditory impairments. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
June 29, 2017 H.R.3158 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire, recruit, and train employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 25, 2017 H.R.2738 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the approval of certain programs of education for purposes of educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 25, 2017 H.R.2737 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, especially in regards to women veterans and minority veterans, in transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
April 14, 2017 H.R.2099 To amend title 38, United States Code, to consider certain time spent by members of reserve components of the Armed Forces while receiving medical care from the Secretary of Defense as active duty for purposes of eligibility for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
April 14, 2017 H.R.2100 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
April 6, 2017 H.R.2068 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans affected by school closures certain relief and restoration of educational benefits, and for other purposes. 23
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb. 7, 2017 H.R.980 To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration. 44
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sept. 15, 2016 H.R.6062 To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sept. 28, 2016 H.RES.918 Expressing support for policies that maintain a robust Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and do not jeopardize care for veterans by moving essential resources to the private sector. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 10, 2016 H.R.5176 To direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a research program to evaluate the effectiveness of the Transition Assistance Program in addressing the needs of certain minority veterans. 1
All Republicans
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 13, 2016 H.R.5229 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a study to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, especially in regards to women veterans and minority veterans, in transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 10, 2016 H.R.5175 To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove, for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, programs of education determined to have utilized deceptive or misleading practices in violation of section 3696 of such title, and for other purposes. 0 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
May 15, 2015 H.R.2360 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the approval of certain programs of education for purposes of educational assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 7
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov. 5, 2015 H.R.3991 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans affected by school closures certain relief and restoration of educational benefits, and for other purposes. 45
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
March 26, 2015 H.R.1722 To require a demonstration program on the accession as Air Force officers of candidates with auditory impairments. 9
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
March 3, 2015 H.R.1227 To authorize a pilot program in the Department of Defense to enhance efforts to provide job placement assistance and related employment services directly to members of the National Guard and Reserves and veterans of the Armed Forces. 6
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
July 9, 2015 H.R.2999 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to suspend and remove employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs for performance or misconduct that is a threat to public health or safety. 17
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
May 15, 2015 H.R.2361 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 3
Bipartisan
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
April 30, 2015 H.R.2193 To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration. 29
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Feb. 26, 2015 H.R.1141 To amend title 38, United States Code, to consider certain time spent by members of reserve components of the Armed Forces while receiving medical care from the Secretary of Defense as active duty for purposes of eligibility for Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes. 16
Bipartisan
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
July 30, 2014 H.R.5296 To require a demonstration program on the accession as Air Force officers of candidates with auditory impairments. 6
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
April 1, 2014 H.R.4363 To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a direct employment pilot program for members of the National Guard and Reserve, to be known as the "Work for Warriors Program", and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
March 4, 2014 H.R.4147 To direct the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Deputy Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Economic Opportunity to submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the information technology of the Department that is used in administering the educational benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 0 Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug. 2, 2013 H.R.3056 To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the provision of outreach and support services to veterans pursuing higher education under the Post 9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1
All Democrats
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb. 26, 2013 H.R.844 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation programs. 0 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
April 9, 2013 H.R.1453 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authority to provide work-study allowance for certain activities by individuals receiving educational assistance by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 10
Bipartisan
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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