United States Bills
Ban Denials for Missed VA Exams
If you miss a VA medical exam, the VA can't deny your benefits just for that. They must review other records and evidence before deciding.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 549.
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Annual Mental Health Checkups for Veterans
Veterans with a mental health disability would be offered one voluntary yearly check-in and outreach. Saying no won't affect disability pay.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 550.
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Expanded Education and Training for Foster Youth
Former foster youth age 14 or older can use vouchers for college, trade school, apprenticeships, GED, and remedial classes. Voucher time is five years, six if remedial first.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
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Expanded Education Aid for Foster Youth
Raises yearly vouchers to $12,000 and simplifies the application. States may offer short grace periods and must do outreach.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.
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Legal Help for Foster Youth
Foster youth can use federal foster care funds for free legal help with IDs, records, housing, school, and jobs. States must include legal barriers in case plans.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
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Connect Parenting Foster Youth to Home Visits
Pregnant or parenting foster youth must be told about proven home visiting services. States can use funds for case managers to help with health, housing, and childcare.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
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Boosting Lifelong Support for Foster Youth
Gives youth in foster care more say and written plans, and helps connect them with mentors, peers, family, and community before and after leaving care.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
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End Unauthorized Military Action Against Iran
Requires U.S. forces to stop fighting Iran in 30 days unless Congress authorizes war. Troops may defend themselves and embassies but not conduct offensive operations.
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Mr. Self asked unanimous consent That, it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 75 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida and Representative Meeks of New York, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.
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Congress Limits President's Military Action Against Iran
Stops U.S. combat with Iran unless Congress approves. Could mean fewer sudden troop deployments and less risk of war.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 88. (consideration: CR S1889-1890)
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Require Congress Approval for Iran Hostilities
Stops U.S. combat against Iran unless Congress approves a war. Limited self-defense, intelligence sharing, and evacuations remain allowed.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 79.
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Require Congressional Approval For War With Iran
Stops U.S. troops from offensive action against Iran unless Congress votes. Keeps self-defense and limited partner aid, reducing sudden-war risk.
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Introduced
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Congress: No War With Iran Without Vote
Forces must stop fighting Iran unless Congress approves a new war. Defensive missions and evacuations can still continue.
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Introduced
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End Unauthorized Fighting With Iran
Stops U.S. combat with Iran unless Congress approves war. Keeps defenses, intelligence, and evacuation help for Americans.
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Introduced
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Stop Unapproved Overseas Combat Operations
Requires ending combat missions that Congress did not approve unless Congress votes to continue. Troops may still defend themselves and protect U.S. facilities and allies.
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Introduced
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NO TOD Act
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Congress Must Approve Hostilities With Iran
It would force the president to stop combat against Iran unless Congress votes to allow it. Defensive protection for U.S. people and allies would still be allowed.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.
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Block Unauthorized War With Iran
Stops U.S. forces from fighting Iran unless Congress votes yes. Keeps troops safe and forces public debate before big new wars.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 58.
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Congress Must Approve Combat With Iran
Stops U.S. offensive fighting with Iran unless Congress approves. Troops can still defend people, bases, and help partners intercept attacks.
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Introduced
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Congress Must Approve Offensive Military Action
It bars offensive military action without approval from Congress and pulls forces from unapproved fighting. Defending Americans and helping allies with defensive aid still allowed.
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Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)
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Faster Home Clean Energy Permits
Makes permits and inspections for home solar, batteries, and EV chargers faster and simpler if local offices opt in. You may apply online and get quicker approvals.
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Introduced
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Transparency After Systemic Bank Failures
GAO and regulators must report quickly on why a big bank failed and what actions were taken. Parts may be published with personal data removed.
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Introduced
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House Honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
Designates May to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander history and contributions. It urges events and learning but creates no new rules or funding.
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Introduced
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No-Cost Screening to Prevent Amputations
Medicare and Medicaid would cover leg artery tests at no cost for people at risk. CDC education and pilots aim to reduce avoidable amputations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H122)
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Restart Border Barrier Construction Immediately
Forces Homeland Security to restart and finish border barrier construction using prior funds. It keeps old contracts and orders Customs and Border Protection to certify DNA compliance.
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Introduced
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