Veterans

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 17, 2025

S 2338: Strengthening Local Food Security Act of 2025

The Strengthening Local Food Security Act of 2025 establishes a federal program to help states, tribes, territories, and local governments purchase food directly from small and mid-sized farmers, ranchers, and veterans within their communities. It requires eligible governments to spend at least 51% of funds on food from "covered producers" (including underserved farmers) within 400 miles of where food is delivered, prioritizing distribution to underserved communities with limited food access. The program allocates $200 million annually in mandatory funding, mandates 50% advance payment to governments for food purchases, and requires food safety training support for producers. This directly affects local food systems by expanding economic opportunities for small producers while increasing access to fresh, locally sourced food in schools and hunger relief programs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill includes veterans as eligible covered producers, enabling them to sell food through state/local programs, supporting veteran employment and economic benefits.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1096: HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025

This bill, the HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025 (HR 1096), requires Medicare and Medicaid to cover the first three primary care visits annually without cost-sharing (like deductibles or copays), starting in 2026. It defines "primary care visit" to explicitly include mental health services, ensuring beneficiaries can access initial mental and physical health care without financial barriers. The provision applies to all Medicare Part B beneficiaries, Medicare Advantage enrollees, and Medicaid recipients nationwide. This policy change directly affects millions of older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income individuals who rely on these programs for healthcare.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates no-cost primary care visits including mental health under Medicare/Medicaid, removing financial barriers for initial physical and mental health access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands healthcare coverage to include mental health services under Medicare/Medicaid, which benefits veterans who rely on these programs for healthcare access.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health Primary Care

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passed · United States · House Sep 14, 2026

HR 6020: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building".

This bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the "Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr. Post Office Building." It directly affects the postal facility and all official references to it. The key provision requires that any future law, document, or record referring to the location must use the new name. This is a purely procedural renaming with no funding, policy changes, or impact beyond official nomenclature.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by naming a post office after Staff Sergeant Jose Dueñez Jr., providing recognition and commemoration of veteran service.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Dec 5, 2025

HR 6429: Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025

The Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act of 2025 establishes a new program under CISA to promote cybersecurity careers to underrepresented groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, formerly incarcerated individuals, people with disabilities, older adults (40+), and those from low-income or nontraditional educational backgrounds (like community colleges or HBCUs). The program requires CISA to tailor outreach to regional needs, partner with schools, unions, and community organizations, and report annually on workforce impact. It authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2031 to support these efforts, aiming to diversify the cybersecurity workforce through targeted recruitment and training.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill partners with schools and HBCUs to promote cybersecurity careers for underrepresented groups, expanding educational access and workforce opportunities in higher education.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands cybersecurity career opportunities for underrepresented groups (minorities, veterans, formerly incarcerated), advancing workforce inclusion and employment standards per Labor & Employment topic.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes CISA program to expand cybersecurity workforce, directly enhancing cybersecurity capacity through targeted recruitment of underrepresented groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly includes veterans as a target group for a new cybersecurity career program under CISA, expanding employment opportunities and workforce inclusion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Feb 18, 2025

HR 1410: 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025

HR 1410 expands access to mental health care for 9/11 responders and survivors by allowing licensed mental health providers (not just physicians) to conduct initial health evaluations and certifications under the World Trade Center Health Program. It adjusts the program’s funding formula to account for changing enrollment numbers by linking annual funding to the previous year’s enrollment ratio, and clarifies that deceased individuals are excluded from enrollment counts. The bill also extends the timeframe for adding new health conditions to the program’s list and requires a 2028 report assessing long-term funding needs through 2090. These changes aim to streamline eligibility, improve care access, and ensure sustainable funding for the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts funding formula for 9/11 health program and expands mental health access, strengthening government spending for essential public health services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health provider access beyond physicians and adjusts funding to sustain WTC Health Program, directly improving patient access and program stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands mental health care access for 9/11 responders and survivors, strengthening worker benefits and health protections under the World Trade Center Health Program.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands mental health care access for 9/11 responders and survivors under the World Trade Center Health Program, improving healthcare benefits for this veteran-related group.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Workplace Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7203: CHIPS Child Care Act

The CHIPS Child Care Act (HR 7203) creates a federal grant program to help child care providers cover costs for families participating in semiconductor workforce programs. It provides states with $10 million annually (2025-2026) to fund monthly stipends of at least $500 per dependent child for eligible individuals in semiconductor-related training, apprenticeships, or construction projects, prioritizing first-generation college students, HBCU graduates, rural residents, and veterans. States must also use funds to improve child care facilities in semiconductor investment areas, with labor standards requiring prevailing wages for construction work. The stipends are tax-exempt and cannot reduce eligibility for other federal benefits, while requiring states to report on program impact and participant outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M annually for child care stipends, directly increasing federal spending on a public service program under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides $500/month stipends for child care to support workers in semiconductor training/apprenticeships, directly enabling employment participation for prioritized groups.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly prioritizes veterans for child care stipends in semiconductor workforce programs, providing financial support for their families during training.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2026

HRES 1129: Recognizing and honoring the fallen members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard.

This resolution formally recognizes and honors six members of the Ohio Air National Guard who died in a KC-135 Stratotanker crash over Iraq on March 12, 2026. The bill specifically names the deceased service members and acknowledges their sacrifice during a refueling mission supporting Operation Epic Fury. It expresses the House's condolences to the families of the fallen and pledges that their service will not be forgotten.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors fallen service members, expressing condolences and pledging their service will not be forgotten, directly supporting veteran recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · House Mar 19, 2026

HRES 1126: Recognizing the role of Mae Krier and her contributions as she celebrates her 100th birthday.

This resolution formally recognizes Mae Krier on her 100th birthday for her contributions as a World War II aircraft worker and advocate for women's history. The bill highlights her work building over 6,000 aircraft at Boeing during the war and her efforts to preserve the legacy of Rosie the Riveters. It notes that she has already received the Congressional Gold Medal and expresses appreciation for her service and advocacy.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes a WWII veteran's contributions and service, honoring her work as an aircraft worker and advocate, which aligns with supporting veteran recognition.85% confidence

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signed · United States · Senate Mar 20, 2026

S 4138: A bill to waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army.

This bill waives a 60-day notice requirement to allow for the posthumous promotion of Captain Cody Khork of the United States Army to the rank of major. The legislation directly affects the Army's personnel procedures by removing a standard administrative delay in this specific case. It does not change broader military promotion rules but creates an exception for Captain Khork's recognition. The bill is a procedural measure that facilitates an honorary rank adjustment without altering existing laws for other service members.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill grants posthumous honorary promotion to a veteran, recognizing their service and advancing their legacy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HCONRES 79: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.

This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the Capitol Rotunda for a lying in state ceremony honoring six U.S. Air Force service members: Major John A. Klinner, Captain Ariana G. Savino, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, and Technical Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons. The bill permits their remains to be displayed in the Rotunda on a date determined by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, with the Architect of the Capitol coordinating the necessary arrangements. It serves as a formal recognition of these individuals' service during Operation Epic Fury and establishes the procedural framework for the ceremony without specifying exact dates or additional policy changes.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill authorizes lying in state ceremony for six Air Force service members, providing formal recognition and honoring their service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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