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Defense and Veterans legislation in the 119th Congress, each with a plain-English summary, sponsors, and recorded votes.

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Defense and Veterans legislation in the 119th Congress, each with a plain-English summary, sponsors, and recorded votes.

Defense and Veterans in the 119th Congress329 bills

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HR 8029
3 of 4 · Passed House
Homeland Security Funding Bill
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Votes218206
·Defense

Friday, March 27, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HCONRES 83
1 of 3 · Introduced
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon that have not been authorized by Congress.
·Defense

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Became Law3 bills
House Bill · HR 7211
4 of 4 · Became Law
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley for acts of valor during the Vietnam War, and for other purposes.
·Defense
House Bill · HR 7194
4 of 4 · Became Law
Nicholas Dockery Medal of Honor Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 3377
4 of 4 · Became Law
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
·Defense
Introduced3 bills
House Bill · HR 7058
1 of 4 · Introduced
Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6943
1 of 4 · Introduced
Veterans Burial Benefits Standardization
Veterans Burial Allowance and Reimbursement Act of 2026
·Defense
Senate Bill · SRES 663
1 of 2 · Introduced
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of the Ohio Air National Guard airmen who were killed in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.
·Defense

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 648
2 of 2 · Adopted
A resolution honoring the memory, service, and sacrifice of Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor, United States Army Reserve.
·Defense
Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HRES 1137
1 of 2 · Introduced
Celebrating 100 Years of Safety Standards
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc., and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
·Defense

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · S 4164
3 of 4 · Passed Senate
A bill to make technical corrections to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
·Defense

Monday, March 23, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 660
2 of 2 · Adopted
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Air Force Major Ariana G. Savino, Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, Air Force Captain Seth R. Koval, Air Force Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Air Force Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.
·Defense

Friday, March 20, 2026

Became Law1 bill
Senate Bill · S 4138
4 of 4 · Became Law
A bill to waive the 60-day notice requirement for the posthumous honorary promotion of Captain Cody Khork, United States Army.
·Military
Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HRES 1129
1 of 2 · Introduced
Recognizing and honoring the fallen members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard.
·Defense

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 652
2 of 2 · Adopted
U.S.-Japan Alliance Recognition
A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan Alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to the United States.
·Defense
Introduced1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 651
1 of 2 · Introduced
A resolution honoring the USS Massachusetts (SSN-798) Virginia Class nuclear submarine and her crew on the historic occasion of her commissioning, on March 28, 2026.
·Defense

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Introduced1 bill
Senate Bill · S 410
1 of 4 · Introduced
Veterans' Spouse Benefits Improvement Act
Love Lives On Act of 2025
·Defense

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HRES 1099
2 of 2 · Adopted
Iran's Role as Terrorism Sponsor
Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
Votes37253
·Defense
Failed1 bill
House Bill · HCONRES 38
Failed
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Votes212219
·Defense
Introduced1 bill
Senate Bill · S 4015
1 of 4 · Introduced
Weapon Sale Restrictions Bill
Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
·Defense

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Introduced1 bill
Senate Bill · S 3938
1 of 4 · Introduced
Veterans Benefits Presentation Bill
TAP Promotion Act
·Defense

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Introduced1 bill
Senate Bill · S 3920
1 of 4 · Introduced
Homeland Security Grant Expansion Bill
UASI Act
·Defense

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

In Action1 bill
Senate Bill · S 1441
2 of 4 · In Senate
Service Dogs for Veterans Bill
SAVES Act of 2025
·Defense
Introduced1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 612
1 of 2 · Introduced
A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.
·Defense

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 7555
1 of 4 · Introduced
Audit the Pentagon Act of 2026
·Defense

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HR 260
3 of 4 · Passed House
No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act
·Defense
In Action3 bills
Senate Bill · S 2222
2 of 4 · In Senate
Protecting Undersea Cables for Taiwan
Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act
·Defense
Senate Bill · S 2904
2 of 4 · In Senate
SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
·Defense
Senate Bill · S 2722
2 of 4 · In Senate
Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
·Defense

Monday, February 9, 2026

In Action1 bill
Senate Bill · S 1809
2 of 4 · In Senate
Prohibiting Drone Video of Defense Info
Drone Espionage Act
·Defense

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Became Law1 bill
House Bill · HR 7148
4 of 4 · Became Law
Funds Military Personnel and Operations
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Votes34188
·Defense

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Failed1 bill
House Bill · HCONRES 68
Failed
Removes U.S. Troops from Venezuela
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Votes215215
·Defense
Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 6814
1 of 4 · Introduced
Veterans’ Burial Improvement Act of 2025
·Defense

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Introduced4 bills
House Bill · HR 7192
1 of 4 · Introduced
Hands Off Greenland Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 7178
1 of 4 · Introduced
U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act of 2026
·Defense
House Bill · HR 7174
1 of 4 · Introduced
Full Cost of War Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 3307
1 of 4 · Introduced
Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
·Defense

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 7153
1 of 4 · Introduced
Agriculture and National Security Act of 2026
·Defense

Friday, January 16, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 7146
1 of 4 · Introduced
Support for Taiwan's Military Equipment
PORCUPINE Act
·Defense

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Passed1 bill
Senate Bill · SRES 519
2 of 2 · Adopted
A resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies and honoring the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the United States Army aviators, maintainers, and support personnel who operate and sustain the Apache.
·Defense
Introduced2 bills
House Bill · HR 7120
1 of 4 · Introduced
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 7088
1 of 4 · Introduced
NO NATO for Purchase Act
·Defense

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Introduced4 bills
Senate Bill · SJRES 98
1 of 4 · Introduced
Removes U.S. Troops from Venezuela Conflicts
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
·Defense
House Bill · HR 7059
1 of 4 · Introduced
No Military Action Against Mexico
No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 7075
1 of 4 · Introduced
List of Chinese Military Companies
Divesting from Communist China’s Military Act of 2026
·Defense
House Bill · HR 7076
1 of 4 · Introduced
Small Business Contract Reporting Bill
To require the Secretary of Defense to report on certain contracts and awards to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
·Defense

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HRES 994
1 of 2 · Introduced
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.
·Defense

Monday, January 12, 2026

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 7016
1 of 4 · Introduced
No Funds for NATO Invasion Act
·Defense

Friday, January 9, 2026

Introduced2 bills
House Bill · HR 6976
1 of 4 · Introduced
Duty Status Reform Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 7001
1 of 4 · Introduced
Blue Angels Flight Training Bill
SOAR Act
·Defense

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 6930
1 of 4 · Introduced
Protecting Military Readiness from Offshore Wind Industrialization Interference Act
·Defense

Friday, December 19, 2025

Introduced3 bills
House Bill · HR 6915
1 of 4 · Introduced
To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Venezuela, and for other purposes.
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6846
1 of 4 · Introduced
Drone Threat Assessment Bill
DEFEND Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6912
1 of 4 · Introduced
Tax Relief for Drone Operators
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Crews Tax Relief Act
·Defense

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Became Law1 bill
Senate Bill · S 1071
4 of 4 · Became Law
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Votes7720
·Defense
Introduced6 bills
House Bill · HR 6853
1 of 4 · Introduced
Energy Supply Chain Security Bill
Securing Energy Supply Chains Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6901
1 of 4 · Introduced
Atomic Civilians Recognition and Compensation Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6840
1 of 4 · Introduced
Armenia Security Partnership Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6871
1 of 4 · Introduced
Preventing Recognition of Taliban Government
Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2025
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6856
1 of 4 · Introduced
Sanctions Against Russia Bill
Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6882
1 of 4 · Introduced
Support for American Companies in Defense Contracts
SAFE Services Act
·Defense

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Introduced2 bills
House Bill · HR 6793
1 of 4 · Introduced
Public Shipyard Workforce Protection Act of 2025
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6823
1 of 4 · Introduced
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to facilitate the development of certain traumatic brain injury diagnostics for members of the Armed Forces.
·Defense

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Introduced3 bills
House Bill · HR 6751
1 of 4 · Introduced
Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6759
1 of 4 · Introduced
Mold Control and Prevention Bill
To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control and mitigation in covered housing, to standardize certain mold remediation guidelines, and for other purposes.
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6745
1 of 4 · Introduced
Transitioning Reservists to Active or Inactive National Service for Enhanced Readiness (TRANSFER) Act
·Defense

Monday, December 15, 2025

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 6717
1 of 4 · Introduced
Military Financial Literacy Accountability Act
·Defense

Friday, December 12, 2025

Became Law1 bill
House Bill · HR 970
4 of 4 · Became Law
Increases Life Insurance for Veterans
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
·Defense
Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 6689
1 of 4 · Introduced
Defense Contract Ethics Bill
ETHICAL Procurement Act
·Defense

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Introduced7 bills
House Bill · HR 6627
1 of 4 · Introduced
Improving the Enlisted to Officer Judge Advocate Program Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6629
1 of 4 · Introduced
Military Academies Infrastructure Improvement Bill
Developing Master Plans for Military Service Academies Act of 2025
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6611
1 of 4 · Introduced
F-47 Fighter Aircraft Report Bill
The F–47 Program Total Force Act of 2025
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6612
1 of 4 · Introduced
Copyright Bill for Military Faculty
Defense Civilian Faculty Copyright Act of 2025
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6630
1 of 4 · Introduced
Expanding Mental Health Access for Cyber Command Personnel Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6664
1 of 4 · Introduced
To establish a Biotechnology Management Office in the Department of Defense and to provide support for the research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes, and for other purposes.
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6659
1 of 4 · Introduced
Critical Minerals Trade Security Act
·Defense

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HR 5131
3 of 4 · Passed House
Military Land Use Extension Bill
Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025
·Defense
Introduced5 bills
Senate Bill · S 926
1 of 4 · Introduced
Veterans Firearm Storage Bill
Saving Our Veterans Lives Act of 2025
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6584
1 of 4 · Introduced
Cyber Workforce Recruitment Bill
Cyber Talent Development and Recruitment Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6557
1 of 4 · Introduced
New Center for Defense Studies
The Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies Act of 2025
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6586
1 of 4 · Introduced
To authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to assess the efficacy of providing junior enlisted members of the Armed Forces a monthly coupon for use in procuring food at commissaries.
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6558
1 of 4 · Introduced
Defense Secure Mobile Phones Act of 2025
·Defense

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Passed1 bill
House Bill · HR 2701
3 of 4 · Passed House
Corrects Jewish Servicemember Grave Markers
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
·Defense
Introduced5 bills
House Bill · HR 6528
1 of 4 · Introduced
Report on China-Iran Oil Transactions
Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6534
1 of 4 · Introduced
To repeal a restriction on assistance to Azerbaijan.
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6508
1 of 4 · Introduced
NATO Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6514
1 of 4 · Introduced
Ban Live Animal Training in Military
Protecting Animals in Military Training Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6530
1 of 4 · Introduced
AI Cybersecurity Training Bill
AI Training for National Security Act
·Defense

Friday, December 5, 2025

Introduced2 bills
House Bill · HR 6492
1 of 4 · Introduced
Employee Ownership Incentive Bill
ESOP Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6490
1 of 4 · Introduced
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to provide certain members of the Armed Forces with timely and relevant information via text message, and for other purposes.
·Defense

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 6465
1 of 4 · Introduced
Nuclear Weapons Reduction Bill
HALT Act of 2025
·Defense

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Introduced5 bills
House Bill · HR 6382
1 of 4 · Introduced
Military Promotion Opportunities Bill
Return on Investment for Military Occupational Specialties Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6381
1 of 4 · Introduced
GAP for Military Service Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6405
1 of 4 · Introduced
Arms Sale Oversight Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6383
1 of 4 · Introduced
Mental Health Support for Troops
Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act
·Defense
House Bill · HR 6384
1 of 4 · Introduced
Consolidating Military Prevention Services
Defense Health Agency Prevention Services Enhancement Act
·Defense

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Became Law1 bill
House Bill · HR 1512
4 of 4 · Became Law
Requires Regular Updates on Taiwan Relations
Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act
·Defense

Monday, December 1, 2025

Became Law1 bill
House Bill · HR 695
4 of 4 · Became Law
Medal of Honor Act
Votes4240
·Defense
Introduced1 bill
House Bill · HR 6340
1 of 4 · Introduced
Save the Green to Gold Program Act
·Defense

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Became Law1 bill
Senate Bill · S 2392
4 of 4 · Became Law
Increases Veterans' Disability Payments
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
·Defense
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