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H.R.1283 - Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009
- tboome : There is another, although not frequently discussed, reason for abolishing DADT and that is PTSD as a result of Military Sexual Trauma. While current statistic show this as a larger problem for women than men, I believe that the numbers for men go under reported due to the additional social stigma, especially for heterosexual men. As a man who was sexually assaulted in the military, it was not a homosexual but a heterosexual superior with a wife and kids who used his authority to force me into having sex with him under risk of being labeled a homosexual. Since the doctor patient confidentiality is not applicable in the military the stress from having to serve with the perpetrator of the assault results in stress, depression, and PTSD. Allowing homosexuals and bisexuals to serve openly may not eliminate the problem completely, but it will remove a major obstacle to reporting it.
- Icon : The number of cosponsors doesn't really matter in terms of lawmaking, but it's a helpful way for the Speaker (or Minority Leader) to gauge how much support a particular bill has so the know whether or not they should push for it.
The bill doesn't need 218 cosponsors, but if it has 218 cosponsors it sends a signal that it's probably safe to put it on the floor and call a vote.
The real reason this bill has not come to the floor for a vote is the Chairman of the Armed Services Committee is Ike Skelton, who doesn't want to see the bill passed and won't let it get through committee.
Based on some statements from Barney Frank and Nancy Pelosi, it may end up getting passed as an amendment to this year's Defense Authorization Bill, making this bill redundant.
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- MichaelDSP : Sanders is a self proclaimed Socialist, which is why he is one of my favorites and I generally support him.
- ndami : Senator Sanders is the most liberal man in the US Government....
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- H.R.3860 - Help Veterans Return to Work Act
- H.R.3861 - To name the front circle drive on the north side of the Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility in Iron Mountain, Michigan, as the "Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive".
- H.R.3638 - Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2011
- H.R.3610 - Streamlining Workforce Development Programs Act of 2011
- H.R.3764 - Ensuring Quality Education for Veterans Act
- H.R.3755 - Freedom to Mourn in Peace Act of 2011
- H.R.3758 - Social Security Safety Dividend Act
- H.R.3730 - Veterans Data Breach Timely Notification Act
- H.R.3723 - Enhanced Veteran Healthcare Experience Act of 2011
- H.R.3670 - To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
- H.R.3687 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.
- H.R.3612 - Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2011
- H.R.3524 - Disabled Veterans Employment Protection Act
- H.R.3483 - Veterans Education Equity Act of 2011
- H.R.3462 - To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make tuition payments for veterans enrolled in institutions of higher learning who are receiving assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program by not later than the tuition due date for the quarter, semester, or term.
- H.R.2954 - Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2011
- H.R.3390 - Southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2011
- H.R.3369 - To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on the provision of traumatic brain injury care in rural areas.
- H.R.3355 - Heroes Hiring Heroes Act of 2011
- H.R.3352 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund.
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- S.2045 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require judges of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to reside within fifty miles of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
- S.1859 - A bill to provide that section 3330a, 3330b, and 3330c of title 5, United States Code, relating to administrative and judicial redress and remedies for preference eligibles, shall apply with respect to the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration.
- S.1847 - Protect Our Disabled Heroes Act of 2011
- S.1846 - Nationwide Network of Support for Veterans and Their Families Act of 2011
- S.1849 - Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act
- S.1852 - Spouses of Heroes Education Act
- S.1838 - A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on service dog training therapy, and for other purposes.
- S.894 - Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011
- S.1823 - National Guard Employment Protection Act of 2011
- S.1806 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund.
- S.1798 - Open Burn Pit Registry Act of 2011
- S.1799 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain requirements relating to the immunization of veterans, and for other purposes.
- S.1755 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage under the beneficiary travel program of the Department of Veterans Affairs of certain disabled veterans for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation, and for other purposes.
- S.1707 - Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act
- S.1705 - A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, as the "Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
- H.R.2433 - Veterans Opportunity to Work Act of 2011
- S.1689 - Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act of 2011
- H.R.2349 - Veterans' Benefits Act of 2011
- H.R.2302 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress of conferences sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
- H.R.2074 - Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act
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- S.2082 - A bill to establish the Cavernous Angioma CARE Center (Clinical Care, Awareness, Research and Education) of Excellence, and for other purposes.
- S.2092 - A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide conscience protections for individuals and organizations.
- S.2098 - A bill to support statewide individual-level integrated postsecondary education data systems, and for other purposes.
- S.2077 - Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act
- S.2067 - A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to medical device regulation, and for other purposes.
- S.2069 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to speed American innovation in research and drug development for the leading causes of death that are the most costly chronic conditions for our Nation, to save American families and the Federal and State governments money, and to help family caregivers.
- S.2068 - Access to Independent Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2012
- H.R.3237 - SOAR Technical Corrections Act
- S.2051 - A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
- S.2047 - Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2012
- S.2043 - Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012
- S.2037 - A bill to reauthorize and improve the Older Americans Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
- S.2032 - Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act
- S.2020 - Keeping All Students Safe Act
- S.1855 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act Reauthorization of 2011
- S.2002 - Online Pharmacy Safety Act
- S.Res.347 - A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of the commitment of the United States to cancer research and advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
- S.1995 - Medical Device Patient Safety Act
- S.1984 - Protect our Kids Act of 2011
- S.1982 - Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2011
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