House Committee on Armed Services

Members

This committee has 61 members. Use the buttons below to see all of the members.

Subcommittees

• Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces
• Subcommittee on Military Personnel
• Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
• Subcommittee on Readiness
• Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces
• Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
• Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities

Legislation in this Committee

Below are the bills that are assigned to this committee in this legislative session. These bills and resolutions have been proposed by Members of Congress but may not have had any action taken on them on their path to becoming law. In fact, the vast majority of proposed legislation never becomes law.

Introduced Measures Pending Committee Consideration

H.R. 24: To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.

H.R. 65: Military Success in Iraq Commemoration Act of 2009

H.R. 66: Military Success in Iraq And Diplomatic Surge for National and Political Reconciliation in Iraq Act of 2009

H.R. 75: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River, California, and for other purposes.

H.R. 82: To expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members of the Army who participated in combat during which they personally engaged, or were personally engaged by, the enemy at any time on or after December 7, 1941.

H.R. 104: To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties.

H.R. 108: Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store Benefits Act

H.R. 139: Identification Integrity Act of 2009

H.R. 148: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer enemy combatants detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

H.R. 177: Depleted Uranium Screening and Testing Act

H.R. 206: State Defense Force Improvement Act

H.R. 207: To amend the National Guard Youth Challenge Program under title 32, United States Code, to exclude nondefense funds made available by other Federal agencies for the Program from the matching requirements of the Program.

H.R. 208: National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act

H.R. 216: Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2009

H.R. 241: To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the amounts reimbursed to institutional providers of health care services under the TRICARE program to be the same as amounts reimbursed under Medicare, and to require the Secretary of Defense to contract for health care services with at least one teaching hospital in urban areas.

H.R. 268: To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that every military chaplain has the prerogative to close a prayer outside of a religious service according to the dictates of the chaplain's own conscience.

H.R. 269: Fallen Hero Commemoration Act

H.R. 270: TRICARE Continuity of Coverage for National Guard and Reserve Families Act of 2009

H.R. 296: Armed Forces Disability Retirement Enhancement Act

H.R. 303: Retired Pay Restoration Act

H.R. 333: Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act

H.R. 335: Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2009

H.R. 374: Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act

H.R. 423: Samuel B. Moody Bataan Death March Compensation Act

H.R. 484: Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act

H.R. 565: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Naval Consolidated Brig, Charleston, South Carolina.

H.R. 591: Interrogation and Detention Reform Act of 2008

H.R. 593: To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authorized concurrent receipt of disability severance pay from the Department of Defense and compensation for the same disability under any law administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover all veterans who have a combat-related disability, as defined under section 1413a of such title.

H.R. 595: American Steel First Act of 2009

H.R. 613: Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act

H.R. 633: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer enemy combatants detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the Naval Consolidated Brig, Miramar, California, or the Camp Pendleton Base Brig, Camp Pendleton, California, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants at such locations.

H.R. 645: National Emergency Centers Establishment Act

H.R. 666: Military Valor Roll of Honor Act

H.R. 667: Heroes at Home Act of 2009

H.R. 671: In Memory Medal for Forgotten Veterans Act

H.R. 672: Military Environmental Responsibility Act

H.R. 675: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers of the Department of Defense with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms.

H.R. 680: Air Force One Built in America Act

H.R. 701: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer enemy combatants detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Oklahoma, or to construct any facility for such enemy combatants in Oklahoma.

H.R. 704: Supply Our Soldiers Act of 2009

H.R. 707: Home Front to Heroes Postal Benefits Act

H.R. 740: Additional Safeguards For Lease and Development of Non-Excess Property of Military Departments Act

H.R. 744: To provide for the treatment of service as a member of the Alaska Territorial Guard during World War II as active service for purposes of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces.

H.R. 765: Nellis Dunes National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area Act of 2009

H.R. 775: Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act

H.R. 794: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer enemy combatants detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the Florence Federal Correctional Complex in Colorado, or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants at such location.

H.R. 806: TRICARE Mail-Order Pharmacy Pilot Program Act

H.R. 811: Retired Pay Restoration Act

H.R. 816: Military Retirees Health Care Protection Act

H.R. 817: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Georgia or to house such individuals at such facilities.

H.R. 829: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in North Carolina or to house such individuals at such facilities.

H.R. 840: Military Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Act

H.R. 893: American Anti-Torture Act of 2009

H.R. 894: Ensuring Safe Facilities and Equipment for American Troops Overseas Act

H.R. 896: To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on closed military installations in the United States, and for other purposes.

H.R. 917: To increase the health benefits of dependents of members of the Armed Forces who die because of a combat-related injury.

H.R. 935: To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the number of persons appointed to the military service academies from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa from nominations made by the Delegates in Congress from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa.

H.R. 942: Veterans Self-Employment Act of 2009

H.R. 951: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer enemy combatants detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Arizona or to build, modify, or enhance any facility in Arizona to house such enemy combatants.

H.R. 963: Transparency and Accountability in Intelligence Contracting Act of 2009

H.R. 972: To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement that certain former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces be at least 60 years of age in order to be eligible to receive health care benefits.

H.R. 981: Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2009

H.R. 1003: To prohibit the closure of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, notwithstanding the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

H.R. 1012: Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009

H.R. 1026: Fairness for Military Recruiters Act

H.R. 1042: To prohibit the provision of medical treatment to enemy combatants detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in the same facility as a member of the Armed Forces or Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility.

H.R. 1052: Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act

H.R. 1069: Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009

H.R. 1073: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Florida or to house such individuals at such facilities.

H.R. 1108: Grow American Supply Act

H.R. 1138: To require the Federal Government to reimburse a State or local government for financial losses incurred when an employee of the State or local government who performs public safety or first responder duties and who is also a member of a reserve component of the uniformed services is called or ordered to active duty for a period of more than 30 days.

H.R. 1175: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payments to a National Military Family Relief Fund to be used by the Secretary of Defense to assist the families of members of the Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Iraq or Afghanistan.

H.R. 1186: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Virginia or to house such individuals at such facilities.

H.R. 1200: American Health Security Act of 2009

H.R. 1203: Federal and Military Retiree Health Care Equity Act

H.R. 1222: Guaranteed Benefits for Our Troops Act

H.R. 1223: Sustain, Support and Defend Act of 2009

H.R. 1227: To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain military decorations in order to allow the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller for actions while a member of the Navy during World War II.

H.R. 1267: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center Act of 2009

H.R. 1283: Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009

H.R. 1308: Veterans Mental Health Screening and Assessment Act

H.R. 1313: Troops to Teachers Improvement Act of 2009

H.R. 1315: Terrorist Detainees Procedures Act of 2009

H.R. 1336: Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2009

H.R. 1357: To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to convey the former Navy Extremely Low Frequency communications project site in Republic, Michigan, to Humboldt Township in Marquette County, Michigan.

H.R. 1417: Safety for Americans from Nuclear Weapons Testing Act

H.R. 1474: Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2009

H.R. 1522: United States Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act

H.R. 1532: To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the statute of limitations on the award of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

H.R. 1533: To amend title 10, United States Code, to specify the minimum rank requirement for officer serving as Chief of the Navy Dental Corps to correspond to Army and Air Force requirements for the heads of their dental corps.

H.R. 1534: To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to jointly carry out a study on the use of thorium-liquid fueled nuclear reactors for naval power needs, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1535: To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study evaluating and comparing the effectiveness of programs designed to diagnose, treat, and prevent post-traumatic stress disorder.

H.R. 1536: To authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish a fellowship program regarding neuroscience.

H.R. 1537: To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct studies regarding alternative models for acquisition and funding of technologies supporting network-centric operations.

H.R. 1566: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Minnesota or to house such individuals at such facilities.

H.R. 1592: To amend title 37, United States Code, to guarantee a pay increase for members of the uniformed services for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 of one-half of one percentage point higher than the Employment Cost Index.

H.R. 1600: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the treatment of autism under TRICARE.

H.R. 1601: To require the Secretary of Defense to require members of the Armed Forces, before being deployed, to be trained in management of contracts and contractors.

H.R. 1602: To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to convey, without consideration, to Piasecki Aircraft Corporation the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to Navy aircraft N40VT, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1633: Honor the WISH Act

H.R. 1638: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities or locations in Virginia or to house such individuals at such facilities or locations.

H.R. 1653: Nuclear Disarmament and Economic Conversion Act of 2009

H.R. 1657: To direct the Secretary of Defense to notify members of the Armed Forces and State military departments of exposure to potentially harmful materials and contaminants.

H.R. 1681: Veterans Transitional Assistance Act of 2009

H.R. 1688: To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that commissioned officers who serve in a reserve component of the Armed Forces are able to retire in the highest grade in which they have successfully served.

H.R. 1695: To amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the minimum age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service from 60 to 55.

H.R. 1701: PTSD/TBI Guaranteed Review For Heroes Act

H.R. 1809: To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the geographical coverage of TRICARE Prime to include Puerto Rico and Guam.

H.R. 1818: Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store Benefits Act

H.R. 1830: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009

H.R. 1851: To amend title 10, United States Code, to require that certain members of the Armed Forces receive employment assistance, job training assistance, and other transitional services provided by the Secretary of Labor before separating from active duty service.

H.R. 1864: To provide a pay increase of 3.4 percent for members of the uniformed services for fiscal year 2010.

H.R. 1872: Secure Electronic Military Separation Act

H.R. 1876: Military LEEDs Act of 2009

H.R. 1902: PRO-VETS Act of 2009

H.R. 1958: To amend the Military Construction Authorization Act, 1974 to repeal the limitation on the authorized uses of the former bombardment area on the island of Culebra and the prohibition on Federal Government responsibility for decontamination of the area.

H.R. 1959: Defense Communities Redevelopment Act of 2009

H.R. 1963: To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces who are being separated from active duty receive comprehensive employment assistance, job training assistance, and other transitional services, to require that such members receive a psychological evaluation in addition to the physical examination they receive as part of their separation from active duty, and for other purposes.

H.R. 1994: Citizen Soldier Equality Act of 2009

H.R. 2051: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize extended benefits for certain autistic dependents of certain retirees.

H.R. 2058: Post-Deployment Health Assessment Act of 2009

H.R. 2059: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the payment of monthly annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to a supplemental or special needs trust established for the sole benefit of a disabled dependent child of a participant in the Survivor Benefit Plan.

H.R. 2076: Border Security and Responsibility Act 2009

H.R. 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009

H.R. 2126: Correspondence With Our Heroes Act

H.R. 2177: Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2009

H.R. 2189: Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2009

H.R. 2193: Affordable Reloaded Munitions Supply (ARMS) Act of 2009

H.R. 2205: Education Begins at Home Act of 2009

H.R. 2237: Civil Reserve Air Fleet Missile Defense Pilot Program Act of 2009

H.R. 2250: Energy Independence Now Act of 2009

H.R. 2294: Keep Terrorists Out of America Act

H.R. 2295: Defense Communities Assistance Act of 2009

H.R. 2302: Military Retired Pay Fairness Act of 2009

H.R. 2304: Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2009 (STOP Act)

H.R. 2315: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer enemy combatants detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Ohio or to construct facilities in Ohio for such enemy combatants.

H.R. 2333: District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act

H.R. 2334: To extend to the Mayor of the District of Columbia the same authority over the National Guard of the District of Columbia as the Governors of the several States exercise over the National Guard of those States with respect to administration of the National Guard and its use to respond to natural disasters and other civil disturbances, while ensuring that the President retains control of the National Guard of the District of Columbia to respond to homeland defense emergencies.

H.R. 2368: Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2009

H.R. 2389: Health Care for Members of the Armed Forces Exposed to Chemical Hazards Act of 2009

H.R. 2404: To require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress outlining the United States exit strategy for United States military forces in Afghanistan participating in Operation Enduring Freedom.

H.R. 2413: Autism Treatment Acceleration Act of 2009

H.R. 2419: Military Personnel War Zone Toxic Exposure Prevention Act

H.R. 2473: To improve Department of Defense policies relating to body armor.

H.R. 2481: United States-Pakistan Security and Stability Act

H.R. 2482: United States-Afghanistan Security and Stability Act

H.R. 2486: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for support of funeral ceremonies for veterans provided by details that consist solely of members of veterans organizations and other organizations, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2487: To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the feasibility of using military identification numbers instead of social security numbers to identify members of the Armed Forces.

H.R. 2488: Veterans Communication Improvement Act

H.R. 2506: Veterans Hearing and Assessment Act

H.R. 2553: Atomic Veterans Service Medal Act

H.R. 2567: Latin America Military Training Review Act

H.R. 2585: PROTECT Act

H.R. 2593: Military Children's School Investment Act

H.R. 2621: To amend title 10, United States Code, to use a time requirement for determining eligibility for the reimbursement of certain travel expenses.

H.R. 2636: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the establishment of a nonprofit corporation to support the athletic program of the Air Force Academy.

H.R. 2699: Armed Forces Behavioral Health Awareness Act

H.R. 2712: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009

H.R. 2771: Military Overpayment Fairness Act of 2009

H.R. 2797: NATO First Act

H.R. 2823: To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to enhance and improve certain procedures relating to voting by absent members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2824: Doctor-Patient Relationship and Research Protection Act

H.R. 2825: Safety in Defense Contracting Act

H.R. 2836: National Guard and Reservist Suicide Prevention and Community Response Act

H.R. 2845: Protect the Homeland from North Korean and Iranian Ballistic Missiles Act

H.R. 2846: American Energy Act

H.R. 2856: U.S. Military Medals and Insignia Pride and Patriotism Act of 2009

H.R. 2875: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009

H.R. 2901: United States Coast Guard Servicemember Benefits Improvements Act

H.R. 2912: To authorize and request the President to award the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to Captain Felix Sosa-Camejo for his gallant and heroic actions during the Vietnam War, ending with his death in combat on February 13, 1968.

H.R. 2931: Kyle Barthel Veterans and Service Members Mental Health Screening Act

H.R. 2960: To authorize the Secretary of Defense to pay an additional amount of assignment special pay to members of the Armed Forces who agree to serve in Afghanistan for up to six years or the duration of the United States mission in that country.

H.R. 2983: Detainee Interrogation Recording Act

H.R. 3001: Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act

H.R. 3015: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009

H.R. 3036: To direct the Secretary of Defense to determine and disclose the costs incurred in taking a Member, officer, or employee of Congress on a trip outside the United States so that such costs may be included in any report the Member, officer, or employee is required to file with respect to the trip under applicable law or rules of the House of Representatives or Senate.

H.R. 3047: Balancing Act of 2009

H.R. 3067: Health Security for All Americans Act of 2009

H.R. 3090: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009

H.R. 3109: HAHPSA 2009

H.R. 3121: To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to Richard D. Winters, of Hershey, Pennsylvania, for acts of valor on June 6, 1944, in Normandy, France, while an officer in the 101st Airborne Division.

H.R. 3266: To establish a grant program to encourage the use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans.

H.R. 3274: Military Voters' Equal Access to Voter Registration Act of 2009

H.R. 3294: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Department of Defense to support the Ocean for Life Program of the National Marine Sanctuaries under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including covering the cost of participants in the Ocean for Life Program.

H.R. 3308: SAVE Act of 2009

H.R. 3323: Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act of 2009

H.R. 3324: Stable Future for Veterans' Children Act

H.R. 3331: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make grants to recognized science and technology secondary schools to support research and development projects at such schools in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology to supplement the national security functions of the Department of Defense.

H.R. 3336: National Guard Technician Recruitment and Retention Act

H.R. 3345: National Guard Technician Equity Act

H.R. 3352: To amend title 10, United States Code, to expand certain restrictions relating to the overhaul and repair of vessels in foreign shipyards to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

H.R. 3358: Troops' Soft Landing, Employment, and Rural Transportation Act

H.R. 3368: Honor Act of 2009

H.R. 3389: Bring Assistance to Heroes Act of 2009

H.R. 3420: SUPPORT for Substance Use Disorders Act

H.R. 3449: Ensuring Military Readiness Through Stability and Predictability Deployment Policy Act

H.R. 3494: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the availability of appropriated funds for international partnership contact activities conducted by the National Guard, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3496: To authorize and request the President to award the congressional Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for actions behind enemy lines during World War II while a member of the United States Navy and the Office of Strategic Services.

H.R. 3561: To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of educational assistance provided to certain veterans for flight training.

H.R. 3588: To amend chapter 141 of title 10, United States Code, to include disclosures made by Department of Defense contract employees to their immediate employers in the provisions providing protections against reprisals for certain disclosures.

H.R. 3699: To prohibit any increase in the number of members of the United States Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan.

H.R. 3728: Detainment Reform Act of 2009

H.R. 3733: Armed Forces Education Parity Act

H.R. 3735: To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor posthumously to Captain Emil Kapaun of the United States Army for acts of valor during the Korean War.

H.R. 3832: Peace Through Strength Act of 2009

H.R. 3839: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the reimbursement of mental health counselors under TRICARE, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3926: Armed Forces Breast Cancer Research Act

H.R. 3943: Post 9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act

H.R. 4034: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to lease portions of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum facility to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum Foundation to support operation of the Museum.

H.R. 4043: Military Spouse Pin Act

H.R. 4051: Cold War Service Medal Act of 2009

H.R. 4058: Veterans to Work Pilot Program Act of 2009

H.R. 4086: Guantanamo Detainee Transfer Impact Assessment Act of 2009

H.R. 4088: Fort Hood Families Benefits Protection Act

H.R. 4097: To prohibit the use of funds to transfer individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Thomson Correctional Center, Thomson, Illinois.

H.R. 4120: To prohibit the transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to facilities in Midwestern States, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4127: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that alien unprivileged enemy belligerents may only be tried by military commissions if tried for alleged conduct for which a term of incarceration or the death penalty may be sought.

H.R. 4128: To improve transparency and reduce trade in conflict minerals, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4134: To require companies submitting offers to the Government for Federal contracts to include subcontracting agreements with the offers, and for other purposes.

H.Con.Res. 21: Commending the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Arkansas National Guard upon its completion of a second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

H.Con.Res. 28: Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding sexual assaults and rape in the military.

H.Con.Res. 69: Honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort McCoy in Sparta, Wisconsin.

H.Con.Res. 83: Expressing the sense of Congress that a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the Navy, either the aircraft carrier designated as CVN-79 or the aircraft carrier designated as CVN-80, should be named the U.S.S. Barry M. Goldwater.

H.Con.Res. 129: Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols.

H.Con.Res. 143: Expressing support for the designation and goals of "Hire a Veteran Week" and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals.

H.Con.Res. 148: Expressing the sense of Congress that comprehensive national security reform is urgently needed to enable our government to meet the novel and complex challenges of the 21st century, and calling on the Executive Branch to implement reforms that achieve greater agency integration for the effective use of the Nation's power, military and nonmilitary.

H.Con.Res. 168: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day".

H.Con.Res. 170: Supporting the goals and ideals of the Army Community Covenant.

H.Con.Res. 195: Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

H.Con.Res. 199: Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the activation of Echo Company of the 100th Battalion of the 442d Infantry, and the sacrifice of the soldiers and families in support of the United States.

H.Con.Res. 206: Commending the soldiers and civilian personnel stationed at Fort Gordon and their families for their service and dedication to the United States and recognizing the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and its role as a pivotal communications training installation.

H.J.Res. 23: Supporting a base defense budget that at the very minimum matches 4 percent of gross domestic product.

H.Res. 79: Honoring the life, service, and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak, United States Marine Corps.

H.Res. 86: Expressing support for the designation of Four Immortal Chaplains Day in remembrance of the 4 men who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of compassion for those of different races and faiths.

H.Res. 93: Honoring the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire in California and their families for their extraordinary sacrifices serving the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

H.Res. 142: Honoring the life, service, and accomplishments of General Robert H. Barrow, United States Marine Corps.

H.Res. 185: Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.

H.Res. 188: Honoring the service, courage, and sacrifice of the Seawolves of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three.

H.Res. 203: Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

H.Res. 208: Chronicling the efforts of United States and Coalition forces to bring freedom, safety, and security to Iraq and recognizing the importance of the "surge strategy" in completing that mission.

H.Res. 256: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

H.Res. 284: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

H.Res. 319: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take all necessary steps to expeditiously deploy a missile defense system in Europe that will help provide such a defense to United States allies in Europe while enhancing United States defenses against missile attacks.

H.Res. 330: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate Navy ship in honor of Marine Corps General Clifton B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee.

H.Res. 333: Recognizing non-proliferation options for nuclear understanding to keep everyone safe (NO NUKES).

H.Res. 399: Honoring the sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces who are also mothers and the support provided by mothers of members of the Armed Forces and mothers who are the spouse of members of the Armed Forces.

H.Res. 417: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Barack Obama should immediately work to reverse damaging and illegal actions taken by the Bush/Cheney Administration and collaborate with Congress to proactively prevent any further abuses of executive branch power.

H.Res. 443: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for members of the Armed Forces and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and their families and urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to improve the services and support available to such members, veterans, and families.

H.Res. 488: Commending and congratulating Commander David W. Alldridge and the crew of the USS Newport News (SSN 750) on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the ship's commissioning.

H.Res. 494: Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War II.

H.Res. 495: Recognizing and honoring the Americans troops who gave their lives on D-Day at the Battle of Normandy.

H.Res. 581: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take all necessary steps to expeditiously deploy a missile defense system in Europe that will help provide such a defense to United States allies in Europe while enhancing United States defenses against missile attacks.

H.Res. 698: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the fatal crash of an MV-22 aircraft on April 8, 2000, in Marana, Arizona, was not a result of aircrew human factors or pilot error.

H.Res. 699: Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard.

H.Res. 747: Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009.

H.Res. 802: Recognizing the commencement of the 9th year of Operation Enduring Freedom and the sacrifice and contributions of United States service members and their families in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

H.Res. 812: Recognizing the significant contributions of the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program to the United States Armed Forces.

H.Res. 825: Recognizing the P-3 Orion naval aircraft for 50 years of service.

H.Res. 845: Recognizing the United States Air Force and Dyess Air Force Base for their success in achieving energy savings and developing energy-saving innovations during Energy Awareness Month.

H.Res. 861: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Military Family Month.

H.Res. 899: Honoring the members of the New Hampshire National Guard for their service to the State of New Hampshire and the contributions of the New Hampshire National Guard to the domestic and international missions of the Armed Forces through the patriotic service of its members and its innovative programs and dedication to military families.

H.Res. 900: Supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individuals.

H.Res. 904: Honoring women who have served and women who are currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing their increasing and invaluable role to the success of current military operations.

H.Res. 924: Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Defense, or any portion of such communication, that refers or relates to the trial or detention of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarek Bin 'Attash, Ramzi Binalshibh, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi.

H.Res. 925: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who were shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped.

H.Res. 936: Honoring the citizen-soldiers of the Army National Guard of the State of Illinois, including the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Illinois Army National Guard, which recently returned from deployment to Afghanistan.

Bills and Resolutions Referred to this Committee on the Legislative Calendar

H.R. 1098: Veterans' Worker Retraining Act of 2009

H.R. 2101: Weapons Acquisition System Reform Through Enhancing Technical Knowledge and Oversight Act of 2009

H.R. 3388: Petersburg National Battlefield Boundary Modification Act

H.Res. 477: Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives the fiscal year 2010 30-year shipbuilding plan relating to the long-term shipbuilding strategy of the Department of Defense, as required by section 231 of title 10, United States Code.

H.Res. 478: Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives the fiscal year 2010 30-year aviation plan relating to the long-term aviation plans of the Department of Defense, as required by section 231a of title 10, United States Code.

H.Res. 602: Requesting that the President and directing that the Secretary of Defense transmit to the House of Representatives all information in their possession relating to specific communications regarding detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism.

Bills and Resolutions Voted on in One Chamber, or Failed Passage

H.R. 1044: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act of 2009

H.R. 1804: Federal Retirement Reform Act of 2009

H.R. 1886: Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2009

H.R. 2990: Disabled Military Retiree Relief Act of 2009

H.Con.Res. 64: Urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family".

H.Con.Res. 139: Congratulating the first graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the Nation.

H.Res. 259: Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

H.Res. 329: Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana.

H.Res. 339: Expressing the sense of the United States House of Represensatives regarding the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, the kidnapping of Captain Richard Phillips by Somali pirates, the rescue of Captain Phillips by United States Navy SEALs and the crews of the USS Bainbridge, USS Boxer, USS Halyburton and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 377: Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces.

H.Res. 398: Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success.

H.Res. 408: Recognizing the vital role family readiness volunteers play in supporting service members and their families.

H.Res. 445: Recognizing 100 years of military aviation and expressing continued support for military aviators of the United States Armed Forces.

H.Res. 471: Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009.

H.Res. 627: Honoring the citizen-soldiers of the National Guard of the State of Washington, including the 81st Brigade Combat Team (Heavy) of the Washington Army National Guard.

H.Res. 722: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

H.Res. 754: Honoring the citizen-soldiers of the National Guard of the State of Pennsylvania, including the 56th Brigade Combat Team (Stryker) of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard on its return to the United States from deployment in Iraq.

H.Res. 856: Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21.

H.Res. 868: Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces.

H.Res. 891: Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the service to our Nation of the Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off the coast of California on October 29, 2009, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 895: Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the United States Army who died or were wounded in the tragic attack of November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas.

S. 942: Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2009

S. 1285: Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009

S.Con.Res. 10: A concurrent resolution congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols.

Bills Considered by this Committee that have been Enacted

H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Army.

S. 615: A bill to provide additional personnel authorities for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction.