Duty Status Reform Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
January 8, 2026
Latest Action
January 9, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.Democratic(CA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
75pct
1d open
vs 10,940 other HR bills in the 119th — cohort avg 30d
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Filing registrants (4)
2026 · third_quarter · Defense
H.R. 1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025 H.R. 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R. 4381: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select. H.R. 4768: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5035: Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025 H.R. 5095: HOMEFRONT Act of 2025 H.R. 6717: Military Financial Literacy Accountability Act H.R. 6796: Military CARE Act H.R. 6797: Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act H.R. 6976: Duty Status Reform Act H.R. 7137: Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 7188: MOLD Act H.R. 8056: Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026 H.R. 8336: Helping Ensure Reliable Opportunities in Child Care for Military Families Act S. 410: Love Lives On Act of 2025 S. 649: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 S. 1231: IVF for Military Families Act S. 2239: Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act S. 2448: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 S. 3168: Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3654: MOLD Act Grace for Military Survivors Act Military Families and WIC Restore Military Families Voices Act Bridge Act Military Families Prescription Drug Fairness Act DeCA - Wholesale Model and Commissary Servicemembers and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Military Financial Literacy Training TRICARE Contract Oversight Military Treatment Facility Restructuring Military Promotions and Readiness H.R. 6146: STAY Act H.R. 8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, Agriculture, Small Business, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Homeland Security, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: $1,070,863 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Department Field Activities, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2026 · third_quarter · Defense
H.R.5155/S.2209, Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025 H.R.4805, WINGS Act H.R.4704, ROTOR Act H.R.3694/S.1932, VALID Act H.R.6383, Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act H.R.6976/S.4801, Duty Status Reform Act H.R.7188/S.3654, MOLD Act H.R.7932/S.4807, HONOR Gold Star Families Issues related to service member quality of life Issues related to military recruitment Issues related to Department of Defense acquisition and procurement reform Issues related to expansion of the Junior Reserve Officers Corps Issues related to increased authorizations of appropriations for the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Issues related to Civil Air Patrol, National Guard Starbase Program, and countering unmanned aerial systems
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2026 · third_quarter · Defense
Colorado's National Defense Authorization Act priorities; fighter recapitalization; LP 480 language fix; dual status military technician workforce reform; UH-60 recapitalization; transfer flexibility; H.R.6976 - Duty Status Reform Act; land-based wind energy projects; Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All (MEERA) - Build Freedom.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Defense
Pay Our Troops Act (S. 3002 / H.R. 5401) Advocated for passage of legislation guaranteeing uninterrupted military pay during government shutdowns or continuing resolution periods. Communicated to committee staff and bill sponsors that pay disruptions harm retention, readiness, and financial stability of enlisted Airmen and Guardians and their families. AFSA's primary priority is full-year defense appropriations on time; this bill serves as a critical backstop. IVF for Military Families Act (H.R. 2557 / S. 1231) Advocated for TRICARE coverage of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments for servicemembers whose ability to start families has been impaired by service-connected injuries or deployments. Emphasized closing the gap between military and federal civilian workforce healthcare access and the importance of family planning support to retention and holistic readiness. Military Family GI Bill Promise Act (H.R. 4540) Advocated for legislation ensuring transferable Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits can be passed to dependents by servicemembers who separate or have children later in life or after separation. Emphasized that no servicemember should lose benefits they rightfully earned and that transferability is a powerful family-focused recruiting and retention tool. H.R. 6976 - Codify Duty Status Reform Advocated for legislation codifying duty status reforms for National Guard and Reserve members to ensure appropriate benefits and protections apply during all periods of service, including those not covered under traditional active duty orders. H.R. 6796 - Military CARE Act Advocated for provisions supporting military caregiver support programs and expanding resources available to servicemembers and their families during and after service. S. 2448 / H.R. 4768 - Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act Advocated for parity in healthcare access, affordability, and quality between military families and the federal civilian workforce, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving the overall TRICARE benefit. H.R. 4381 / S. 2239 - Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act Advocated for legislation improving access to prenatal care for military families, addressing gaps in TRICARE coverage and geographic access to maternity services for servicemembers stationed at remote or OCONUS installations.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Defense
H.R. 1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025 H.R. 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R. 4381: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select. H.R. 4768: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5035: Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025 H.R. 5095: HOMEFRONT Act of 2025 H.R. 6717: Military Financial Literacy Accountability Act H.R. 6796: Military CARE Act H.R. 6797: Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act H.R. 6976: Duty Status Reform Act H.R. 7137: Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 7188: MOLD Act H.R. 8056: Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026 H.R. 8336: Helping Ensure Reliable Opportunities in Child Care for Military Families Act S. 410: Love Lives On Act of 2025 S. 649: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 S. 1231: IVF for Military Families Act S. 2239: Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act S. 2448: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 S. 3168: Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3654: MOLD Act Grace for Military Survivors Act Military Families and WIC Restore Military Families' Voices Act Bridge Act Military Families Prescription Drug Fairness Act DeCA - Wholesale Model and Commissary Servicemembers and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Military Financial Literacy Training TRICARE Contract Oversight Military Treatment Facility Restructuring Military Promotions and Readiness
Client expense: $854,387 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Department Field Activities, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2026 · second_quarter · Defense
H.R.5155/S.2209, Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025 H.R.4805, WINGS Act H.R.4704, ROTOR Act H.R.3694/S.1932, VALID Act H.R.6383, Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act H.R.6976/S.4801, Duty Status Reform Act H.R.7188/S.3654, MOLD Act H.R.7932/S.4807, HONOR Gold Star Families Issues related to service member quality of life Issues related to military recruitment Issues related to Department of Defense acquisition and procurement reform Issues related to expansion of the Junior Reserve Officers Corps Issues related to increased authorizations of appropriations for the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Issues related to Civil Air Patrol, National Guard Starbase Program, and countering unmanned aerial systems
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2026 · second_quarter · Defense
Colorado's National Defense Authorization Act priorities; fighter recapitalization; LP 480 language fix; dual status military technician workforce reform; UH-60 recapitalization; transfer flexibility; H.R.6976 - Duty Status Reform Act; land-based wind energy projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Defense
H.R. 1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025 H.R. 1699: TOTAL Care Act H.R. 1845: TAP Promotion Act H.R. 3566: ANCHOR for Military Families Act H.R. 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R. 4199: Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025 H.R. 4768: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5035: Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025 H.R. 5095: HOMEFRONT Act of 2025 H.R. 5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 H.R. 5569: PILOT Act H.R. 6044: Pay Our Patriots Act H.R. 6045: COACH Act H.R. 6146: STAY Act H.R. 6383: Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act H.R. 6586: 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. H.R. 6717: Military Financial Literacy Accountability Act H.R. 6730: Health Equality and Rights for Our Heroes Act H.R. 6796: Military CARE Act H.R. 6976: Duty Status Reform Act H.R. 7137: Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 7188: MOLD Act H.R. 7745: To establish certain requirements relating to wellness checks for the health and welfare of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. H.R. 8056: Military Financial Literacy Act of 2026 DeCA Decision to Implement a Wholesaler Model TRICARE Contracts Expansion of Child Care in Your Home to include the Federal Au Pair Program Health of the All-Volunteer Force Reserve Forces Travel Fairness Act Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act S. 385: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025 S. 410: Love Lives On Act of 2025 S. 649: Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025 S. 1231: IVF for Military Families Act S. 2239: Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act S. 2448: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 S. 2673: MEDIC Careers Act of 2025 S. 2772: Commissary Healthy Options and servicemember Welfare (CHOW) Act S. 3002: Pay Our Military Act of 2025 S. 3155: COACH Act S. 3165: True Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3168: Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3185: ANCHOR for Military Families Act S. 3654: MOLD Act
2026 · first_quarter · Defense
Colorado's National Defense Authorization Act priorities; fighter recapitalization; LP 480 language fix; dual status military technician workforce reform; UH-60 recapitalization; transfer flexibility; H.R.6976 - Duty Status Reform Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2026 · first_quarter · Defense
Pay Our Troops Act (S. 3002 / H.R. 5401) Advocated for passage of legislation guaranteeing uninterrupted military pay during government shutdowns or continuing resolution periods. Communicated to committee staff and bill sponsors that pay disruptions harm retention, readiness, and financial stability of enlisted Airmen and Guardians and their families. AFSA's primary priority is full-year defense appropriations on time; this bill serves as a critical backstop. IVF for Military Families Act (H.R. 2557 / S. 1231) Advocated for TRICARE coverage of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments for servicemembers whose ability to start families has been impaired by service-connected injuries or deployments. Emphasized closing the gap between military and federal civilian workforce healthcare access and the importance of family planning support to retention and holistic readiness. Military Family GI Bill Promise Act (H.R. 4540) Advocated for legislation ensuring transferable Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits can be passed to dependents by servicemembers who separate or have children later in life or after separation. Emphasized that no servicemember should lose benefits they rightfully earned and that transferability is a powerful family-focused recruiting and retention tool. H.R. 6976 - Codify Duty Status Reform Advocated for legislation codifying duty status reforms for National Guard and Reserve members to ensure appropriate benefits and protections apply during all periods of service, including those not covered under traditional active duty orders. H.R. 6796 - Military CARE Act Advocated for provisions supporting military caregiver support programs and expanding resources available to servicemembers and their families during and after service. S. 2448 / H.R. 4768 - Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act Advocated for parity in healthcare access, affordability, and quality between military families and the federal civilian workforce, reducing out-of-pocket costs and improving the overall TRICARE benefit. H.R. 4381 / S. 2239 - Improving Access to Prenatal Care for Military Families Act Advocated for legislation improving access to prenatal care for military families, addressing gaps in TRICARE coverage and geographic access to maternity services for servicemembers stationed at remote or OCONUS installations.
| House |
| Referred To |
| January 8, 2026 |
| Veterans' Affairs Committee | House | Referred To | January 8, 2026 |
| Education and Workforce Committee | House | Referred To | January 8, 2026 |
| Judiciary Committee | House | Referred To | January 8, 2026 |
| Financial Services Committee | House | Referred To | January 8, 2026 |
| Small Business Committee | House | Referred To | January 8, 2026 |
| Agriculture Committee | House | Referred To | January 8, 2026 |
| Oversight and Government Reform Committee | House | Referred To | January 8, 2026 |
| Armed Services Committee | House | Referred To | January 8, 2026 |
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| Burgess Owens | Republican | UT |
| Chris Pappas | Democratic | NH |
| Derrick Van Orden | Republican | WI |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Donald G. Davis | Democratic | NC |
| Dusty Johnson | Republican | SD |
| Eric Sorensen | Democratic | IL |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | Democratic | VA |
| Gabe Evans | Republican | CO |
| Gabe Vasquez | Democratic | NM |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Harold Rogers | Republican | KY |
| Jack Bergman | Republican | MI |
| Jahana Hayes | Democratic | CT |
| Jason Crow | Democratic | CO |
| Jennifer A. Kiggans | Republican | VA |
| Jill N. Tokuda | Democratic | HI |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| John J. McGuire III | Republican | VA |
| John W. Rose | Republican | TN |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Maggie Goodlander | Democratic | NH |
| Marilyn Strickland | Democratic | WA |
| Matt Van Epps | Republican | TN |
| Michael Guest | Republican | MS |
| Michael Lawler | Republican | NY |
| Nikki Budzinski | Democratic | IL |
| Pat Harrigan | Republican | NC |
| Pete Stauber | Republican | MN |
| Ro Khanna | Democratic | CA |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | CT |
| Sam Graves | Republican | MO |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | Republican | NJ |
| Tracey Mann | Republican | KS |
| Troy A. Carter | Democratic | LA |
| Wesley Bell | Democratic | MO |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $481,639 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Department Field Activities, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office