Veterans (National Guard & Reserve)

passed · United States · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 186: Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

This bill designates the location for the National Medal of Honor Monument, which was previously authorized by Public Law 117-80. It specifies that the monument must be placed within the National Mall's "Reserve" area near the Lincoln Memorial, overriding a prior location requirement. The bill does not create new policies or funding but clarifies the physical site for the existing authorized monument honoring Medal of Honor recipients. It directly affects the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, which will manage the monument's construction and placement.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates location for Medal of Honor monument honoring veterans, directly recognizing their service per bill's purpose and title.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 6, 2025

S 878: Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act

This bill amends the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 to clarify and expand coverage for Coast Guard veterans with combat-related injuries. It ensures veterans who received severance payments while the Coast Guard operated under the Department of Homeland Security (not the Navy) or the Department of Transportation are treated the same as those under the Defense Department for tax purposes. The bill updates which agency secretaries (Defense, Homeland Security, or Transportation) are responsible for identifying and refunding improperly withheld taxes. It requires these agencies to complete these actions within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects Coast Guard veterans with combat injuries who had tax issues due to the Coast Guard's changing departmental oversight.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures equal tax treatment for Coast Guard veterans under existing tax law, expanding coverage to include DHS/transportation-era severance payments, directly addressing tax fairness.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tax benefits for Coast Guard combat-injured veterans by ensuring equal treatment with Defense Department veterans, directly strengthening veteran benefits as described.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Jul 2, 2025

HR 4289: TRICARE Travel Improvement Act

This bill changes TRICARE travel reimbursement rules by reducing the required distance for coverage from 100 miles to 50 miles for most beneficiaries seeking specialty care. It directly affects service members, veterans, and their families who travel for medical treatment outside their local area. The key provision lowers the threshold for reimbursement eligibility, making it easier to qualify for travel cost coverage. Military retirees and their dependents are also covered under the new 50-mile standard, previously subject to different rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReduces TRICARE travel reimbursement threshold from 100 to 50 miles, expanding access to specialty care for military beneficiaries by lowering eligibility barriers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransReduces TRICARE travel reimbursement distance from 100 to 50 miles, expanding access to specialty care for veterans and families seeking medical treatment outside local area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Dec 1, 2025

HR 6340: Save the Green to Gold Program Act

The Save the Green to Gold Program Act amends U.S. military law to adjust how enlisted service time is counted for officers who completed the SROTC program. It allows these officers to count their service in the Selected Reserve from either August 1, 1979, or the date the bill becomes law, regardless of which military branch they served in. This change directly affects current and future officers who served in the Selected Reserve before becoming commissioned, potentially extending their counted service time for promotion and retirement. The bill updates section 2106(c) of Title 10, U.S. Code, to provide this new option for computing service length.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdjusts service time counting for SROTC officers, extending benefits eligibility for veterans who served in Selected Reserve prior to commissioning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 705: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS.

HR 705 establishes a Military Firefighters Compensation Fund within two years of enactment to provide compensation for current and former military firefighters (including some contractors) who develop illnesses due to PFAS exposure during their duties. It presumes exposure occurred if they worked at military installations or National Guard facilities during periods when PFAS was present. Compensation covers disabilities or death from such illnesses, with payments prioritized to surviving spouses, then children, parents, and other relatives as specified. The fund also covers related medical benefits, transportation, and supplies for qualifying individuals.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCompensates military firefighters for job-related PFAS exposure, enhancing workplace safety protections for covered workers.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes compensation fund for military firefighters (veterans) with PFAS-related illnesses, directly funding healthcare benefits and protections for service-connected conditions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2026

HJRES 149: Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, expressing gratitude for members of the Army Nurse Corps for their service to the Nation, and for other purposes.

This non-binding joint resolution (HJRES 149) commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps' establishment on February 2, 1901, and expresses congressional gratitude for the service of all Army nurses. It directly honors past and present members of the Army Nurse Corps, recognizing their historical contributions in every major U.S. conflict since the Civil War. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely serves to formally acknowledge their dedication through four statements of tribute and appreciation. As a ceremonial resolution, it affects no legislation or beneficiaries beyond this symbolic recognition.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRecognizes Army Nurse Corps service in military conflicts, aligning with veteran recognition as per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2025

HR 2973: Coast Guard Combat-Injured Tax Fairness Act

HR 2973 amends the Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act to ensure Coast Guard veterans with combat-related injuries receive tax refunds for improperly withheld severance payments, regardless of whether the Coast Guard operates under the Department of the Navy, Homeland Security, or Transportation. It updates the law to include the Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of Transportation as responsible officials for processing these refunds during periods when the Coast Guard is not part of the Navy. The bill requires these secretaries to identify and refund improperly withheld amounts within one year of enactment and to prevent future withholding errors immediately. This directly affects Coast Guard veterans injured in combat during service periods managed by Homeland Security or Transportation, not just those under the Navy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax refunds to veterans for improperly withheld severance payments, offering direct tax relief to a specific group affected by prior tax errors.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEnsures combat-injured Coast Guard veterans receive tax refunds for improperly withheld severance payments, correcting a benefit issue directly impacting veterans' financial rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 3871: Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025

The Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025 creates a tax credit for employers hiring apprentices in infrastructure-related occupations, offering $3,000 per apprentice annually (or $6,000 for veterans, National Guard/reserve members, or military spouses). The credit applies for two consecutive tax years for apprentices enrolled in registered programs meeting federal standards, with a total cap of $5 billion. It specifies infrastructure occupations including construction, installation/maintenance, production, and IT roles, requiring employers to verify apprentices are new hires reported via W-2, not 1099 contractors. The Department of Labor will issue eligibility certificates to employers based on program data, and credits will be tracked and reported annually to ensure the $5 billion cap is not exceeded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $5B tax credit for infrastructure apprenticeships, directing government funds via tax incentives to support workforce development and economic growth.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax credit incentivizes employer investment in apprenticeships, creating job pathways and supporting workforce development in infrastructure roles.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates tax credits for apprentices in infrastructure occupations (including construction), directly funding workforce development for transportation infrastructure projects.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDirectly offers double tax credit ($6,000) for veterans in apprenticeship programs, advancing veteran employment opportunities per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Apprenticeships Workforce Development National Guard & Reserve Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6097: Transition Improvement by Estimating Risk Act of 2025

HR 6097, the Transition Improvement by Estimating Risk Act of 2025 (TIER Act), modifies the military's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to better support service members transitioning to civilian life. The bill requires TAP counselors to consider four new factors when designing individual transition pathways: child care needs (including Exceptional Family Member Program enrollment), employment status of other household adults, duty station location (including separation from family), and impacts of operational tempo on the member and household. These additions aim to create more personalized transition plans addressing specific family and service-related challenges. The bill directly affects active-duty service members and their families during the separation process. It changes the TAP planning process by mandating these specific considerations be integrated into individualized transition assistance.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransModifies TAP to consider childcare, household employment, and family separation factors, enhancing transition support for veterans per bill summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5586: TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025

HR 5586, the TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025, requires the Department of Defense to provide advance written notices to military health care beneficiaries about upcoming changes to their TRICARE coverage. Beneficiaries affected by required plan changes (such as due to age) will receive three electronic notices: one year, 180 days, and 30 days before the transition. The bill also mandates an annual outreach campaign via website, social media, and family groups, plus yearly reports to Congress on implementation progress. This law aims to improve beneficiary awareness of coverage transitions without altering TRICARE plan options or costs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to healthcare information by requiring advance notices of coverage changes, protecting beneficiary rights and ensuring transparency in TRICARE transitions.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires advance notices and outreach for TRICARE coverage changes, protecting veterans' healthcare access by preventing sudden disruptions in benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families National Guard & Reserve Veteran Healthcare

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