Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021

Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (H.R.3967); proposed amendments to the bill, and military toxic exposures issue in general Implementation of the Burn Pits Accountability Act (BPAA) in 2020 NDAA Honoring All Veterans Act (H.R.2806/S.1313); discussions on changing Veteran Affairs' motto Implementation of the Deborah Sampson Act Veterans homelessness policy Veterans mental health policy Women veterans policy Implementation of the Mac Thornberry NDAA for Fiscal Year 2021 and military justice provisions; discussions on additional military justice provisions for follow on legislation Afghan Adjustment Act and policies regarding resettling of Afghan refugees Afghan War Commission status and personnel Veterans Equal Access Act (Draft) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act (S. 1467/H.R. 2916) Expanding Veterans Options for Long Term Care Act (S. 4169) Aviator Cancers Examination Study (ACES Act) (H.R. 7524) Reduce and Eliminate Mental Health Outpatient Veteran Copays Act or REMOVE Copays Act (H.R. 7589) House FY 23 Appropriations report language regarding veterans mental health Senate resolution honoring veterans facilitating the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021 Truman Amendment to the 2023 NDAA DoD communications plan amendment to the 2023 NDAA Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act (S.2533) Unanimous Consent Request - S. 1520; Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 126 - The addition of 6 more crimes to the Special Trial Counsel (murder of a pregnant woman, child endangerment, mails-deposit of obscene matter, indecent conduct, indecent language to a child under the age of 16, and pandering and prostitution) NDAA Section 705 - Family Planning

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (H.R.3967) Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act (S.952) Comprehensive Overdue Support for Troops of War Act (S.3003) Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act (S.3541/H.R.6659) Post-9/11 Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act (S. 3293) Supporting The Resiliency of Our Nations Great (STRONG) Veterans Act (H.R. 6411) Honoring All Veterans Act (H.R.2806/S.1313) Military Justice Increasing Prevention & Improvement Act (MJIIPA) (S.1520) Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act (H.R.5666/S.3025) Veterans Economic Recovery Act as part of the American Rescue Plan (H.R.1319) Supporting Education Recognition for Veterans during Emergencies (SERVE) Act (H.R.2587) Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act (S.2533) VA Home Loan GRACE Act (H.R.6124) SERVICE Act of 2021 (S.2102) Afghan Adjustment Act (DRAFT) Implementation of the Burn Pits Accountability Act (BPAA) in 2020 NDAA Implementation of the Mac Thornberry NDAA for Fiscal Year 2021 Implementation of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act Implementation of the Deborah Sampson Act Implementation of the MISSION Act of 2018 Participation of Department of Education Negotiated Rulemaking Process for Institutional and Programmatic Eligibility Expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from Putin's invasion. (H.Res.987)

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021 (S.2922/H.R.6014) Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops of War Act of 2021 (S.3003) Honoring our PACT Act of 2021 (H.R.3967) COVENANT Act of 2021 (H.R.2368) Major Richard Star Act (H.R.1282/S.344) Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act (TEAM Act) (H.R.2127/S.927) Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2021 (H.R.2372/S.952) Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021 (S.437) Post-9/11 Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 (S.3293) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021 (H.R.2916/S.1467) Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021 (S.1520) Honoring All Veterans Act (H.R.2806/S.1313) Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act (S.535/H.R.1115) Supporting Education Recognition for Veterans during Emergencies (SERVE) Act (H.R.2587) Draft Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act (H.R. 5666) Veterans Preventative Health Coverage Fairness Act (S. 1779) Veterans Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act (S. 2720) Draft Veterans State Eligibility Standardization Act (S. 3020) Long Term Care Veterans Choice Act (S. 2852) Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act (S.2624) Revising and Expediting Actions for the Crisis Hotline (REACH) for Veterans Act (S. 2283) Veteran Peer Specialist Act (H.R.2386) Vet Center Outreach Act (S.2924) National Green Alert Act (S. 1342) Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access (DOULA) for VA Act (S. 1937) Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options (MAMMO) for Veterans Act (S. 2533) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) Implementation of the enacted Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act Implementation of the enacted Deborah Sampson Act Implementation of enacted legislation to establish a 9-8-8 national suicide prevention hotline 2021 Year end veterans omnibus legislation (Pending introduction) Extremism within the veteran community (HVAC oversight hearing) Pending Department of Education rulemaking regarding the 90/10 loophole US government actions regarding the withdrawal of forces and allies from Afghanistan

Afghanistan Evacuation/Resettlement, and War Commission; Implementation of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act and the Deborah Sampson Act; Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act (S. 1520/H.R. 4104); Honoring All Veterans Act (H.R. 2806/S.1313); Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act (H.R.1115/S. 535); Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act (H.R. 3967) Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act (S. 952); Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops (COST) of War Act; VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act (S. 1467/ H.R. 2916); Supporting Education Recognition for Veterans During Emergencies (SERVE Act)

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act (S. 1520/H.R. 4104); Honoring All Veterans Act (H.R. 2806/S.1313); Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act (H.R.1115/S. 535); Toxic Exposures in the American Military (TEAM) Act (S. 437); Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act (H.R. 3967) Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act; Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act; VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act; Supporting Education Recognition for Veterans During Emergencies (SERVE Act); Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops (COST) of War Act; Conceding Our Veterans Exposures Now and Necessitating Training (COVENANT) Act; Fairly Assessing Service-related Toxic Exposure Residuals (FASTER) Presumptions Act; K2 Veterans Care Act; PFAS Registry Act; Fort McClellan Health Registry Act; Keeping Our Promises Act; Veterans Agent; Orange Exposure Equity Act; Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Study Act; Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act; Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act; Palomares Veterans Act; Improving VA Accountability to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Act; VA Equal Employment Counseling Modernization Act; VA Police Improvement and Accountability Act; Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act; VA FOIA Reform Act; VA Quality Health Care Accountability and Transparency Act; VA Supply Chain Resiliency Act; West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act; Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act; Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act; Value Added Homes for Veterans Act; Homeless Veterans Credit Repair, Enhancement, and Debt Improvement for Tomorrow Act; Native VetSuccess Pilot; Time Extension for Use of Educational Assistance in Emergencies; GI and Veterans Education Empowerment Act; Expanding Eligibility for Additional Adapted Vehicles; Rounding Out Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act; In-State Tuition for Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program; Increased Authorized Appropriation for VET TEC; Modern IT Service for Educational Assistance Claims; Short-Term Fellowships; Establish Veteran Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration; Time Period Eligibility Elimination for Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program

Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021 (S.2922/H.R.6014) Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops of War Act of 2021 (S.3003) Honoring our PACT Act of 2021 (H.R.3967) COVENANT Act of 2021 (H.R.2368) Major Richard Star Act (H.R.1282/S.344) Toxic Exposure in the American Military Act (TEAM Act) (H.R.2127/S.927) Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act of 2021 (H.R.2372/S.952) Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act of 2021 (S.437) Post-9/11 Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2021 (S.3293) VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2021 (H.R.2916/S.1467) Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021 (S.1520) Honoring All Veterans Act (H.R.2806/S.1313) Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act (S.535/H.R.1115) Supporting Education Recognition for Veterans during Emergencies (SERVE) Act (H.R.2587) Draft Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act (H.R. 5666) Veterans Preventative Health Coverage Fairness Act (S. 1779) Veterans Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act (S. 2720) Draft Veterans State Eligibility Standardization Act (S. 3020) Long Term Care Veterans Choice Act (S. 2852) Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act (S.2624) Revising and Expediting Actions for the Crisis Hotline (REACH) for Veterans Act (S. 2283) Veteran Peer Specialist Act (H.R.2386) Vet Center Outreach Act (S.2924) National Green Alert Act (S. 1342) Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access (DOULA) for VA Act (S. 1937) Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options (MAMMO) for Veterans Act (S. 2533) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) Implementation of the enacted Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act Implementation of the enacted Deborah Sampson Act Implementation of enacted legislation to establish a 9-8-8 national suicide prevention hotline 2021 Year end veterans omnibus legislation (Pending introduction) Extremism within the veteran community (HVAC oversight hearing) Pending Department of Education rulemaking regarding the 90/10 loophole US government actions regarding the withdrawal of forces and allies from Afghanistan

HR1-117 - For the People Act of 2021; HR303-117 - Retired Pay Restoration Act; HR333-117 - Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act; HR475-117 - Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021; HR1282-117 - Major Richard Star Act; HR1997-117 - TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act; HR2214-117 - Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act; HR2339-117 - Military Hunger Prevention Act; HR2709-117 - Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2021; HR3047-117 - Military Moms Matter Act of 2021; HR3486-117 - Recognizing Military Service in PSLF Act; HR3512-117 - Healthcare for Our Troops Act; HR3646-117 - Reducing Barriers for Military Voters Act; HR4021-117 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Exceptional Family Member Program Advisory Council of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.; HR4031-117 - To modify the restriction in section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, relating to the appointment of retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in the Department of Defense to apply to positions at or above the GS-14 level.; HJRes35-117 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders".; S1-117 - For the People Act of 2021; S344-117 - Major Richard Star Act; S625-117 - TRICARE Select Restoration Act; S829-117 - TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act; S1238-117 - Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2021; S1480-117 - Recognizing Military Service in PSLF Act; S1488-117 - Military Hunger Prevention Act; S1520-117 - Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021; S1669-117 - Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act; S1972-117 - Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021; S2161-117 - Retain Skilled Veterans Act; SJRes15-117 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders".

HR1-117 - For the People Act of 2021; HR303-117 - Retired Pay Restoration Act; HR333-117 - Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act; HR475-117 - Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021; HR1282-117 - Major Richard Star Act; HR1997-117 - TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act; HR2214-117 - Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act; HR2339-117 - Military Hunger Prevention Act; HR2709-117 - Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2021; HR3047-117 - Military Moms Matter Act of 2021; HR3486-117 - Recognizing Military Service in PSLF Act; HR3512-117 - Healthcare for Our Troops Act; HR3646-117 - Reducing Barriers for Military Voters Act; HR4021-117 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Exceptional Family Member Program Advisory Council of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.; HR4031-117 - To modify the restriction in section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, relating to the appointment of retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in the Department of Defense to apply to positions at or above the GS-14 level.; HJRes35-117 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders".; S1-117 - For the People Act of 2021; S344-117 - Major Richard Star Act; S625-117 - TRICARE Select Restoration Act; S829-117 - TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act; S1238-117 - Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2021; S1480-117 - Recognizing Military Service in PSLF Act; S1488-117 - Military Hunger Prevention Act; S1520-117 - Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021; S1669-117 - Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act; S1972-117 - Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021; S2161-117 - Retain Skilled Veterans Act; SJRes15-117 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders".

Support for restoring the scope of the religious exemption in Executive Order 11246 Support for the inclusion of the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act (S. 1520) in the National Defense Authorization Act Support strengthening of protections against workplace discrimination and harassment through legislation Support the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act, H.R. 5994, S. 3219 Support the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, H.R. 963

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of the Census, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Afghanistan Evacuation/Resettlement, and War Commission; Implementation of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act and the Deborah Sampson Act; Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act (S. 1520/H.R. 4104); Honoring All Veterans Act (H.R. 2806/S.1313); Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act (H.R.1115/S. 535); Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act (H.R. 3967) Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act (S. 952); Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops (COST) of War Act; VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act (S. 1467/ H.R. 2916); Supporting Education Recognition for Veterans During Emergencies (SERVE Act)

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 1520 - The Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General Carter Ham, U.S. Army Retired, AUSA President and CEO, sent letters recommending Congress to not support and pass S.1520 or H.R. 4104, which would remove military commanders as the convening authority for serious crimes. Letters were provided to Rep. Mark Amodei, NV, Rep. Jim Baird, IN, Rep. Sanford Bishop, GA, Rep. Anthony Brown, MD, Rep. G.K. Butterfield, NC, Rep. Rick Crawford, AR, Rep. Jason Crow, CO, Warren Davidson, OH, Rep. Neal Dunn, FL, Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, WI, Rep. Louie Gohmert, TX, Rep. Mark Green, TN, Rep. Brett Guthrie, KY, Rep. Clay Higgins, LA, Rep. Darrell Issa, CA, Rep. Trent Kelly, MS, Rep. Brian Mast, FL, Rep. Peter Meijer, MI, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, IA, Rep. Barry Moore, AL, Rep. Troy Nehls, TX, Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr., NJ, Rep. Scott Perry, PA, Rep. Harold Rogers, KY, Rep. Bobby Rush, IL, Rep. Robert Scott, VA, Rep. Greg Steube, FL, Rep. Steve Stivers, OH, Rep. Mike Thompson, CA, Rep. Michael Waltz, FL, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, OH, Rep. Rep. Joe Wilson, SC, Rep. Steve Womack, AR, Rep. Don Young, AK, Rep. Rep. Lee Zeldin, NY, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, CT, Sen. Thomas Carper, DE, Sen. Tom Cotton, AR, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, IL, Sen. Sen. Joni Ernst, IA, Sen. Lindsey Graham, SC, Sen. James Inhofe, OK, Sen. Mark Kelly, AZ, Sen. Edward Markey, MA, Sen. Roger Marshall, KS, Sen. Mitch McConnell, KY, Sen. Jack Reed, RI, Sen. Rick Scott, FL, Sen. Dan Sullivan, AK, Sen. Roger Wicker, MS, and Sen. Todd Young, IN. Mark Haaland, Director of Government Affairs, AUSA expressed AUSA support with Sen. Joni Ernsts, IA, office for legislation to help the Department of Defense and Department of State to provide Special Immigration Visas (SIVs) and transportation as needed to help the Afghan interpreters and their families in danger. Mark Haaland, Director of Government Affairs, Association of the United States Army (AUSA) provided an AUSA statement supporting the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021, S.2032, to Sen. Joni Ernsts office. Mark Haaland, Director of Government Affairs, Association of the United States Army (AUSA) provided AUSA support for H.R. 3985, the Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act, with Representative Jason Crows (CO) office. AUSA participated in a letter by The Military Coalition (TMC) to Sen. Michael Bennett, CO, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, WV, Sen. Joni Ernst, IA, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, MA, to express our support for the Credit for Caring Act (S. 1670). This legislation would create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit of up to $5,000 that would help eligible working veteran, military, and other caregivers address the financial challenges of caregiving. AUSA participated in a letter by The Military Coalition (TMC) to express our support for the Military Spouse Hiring Act (H.R. 2974). This bill would create a target group within the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for employers who hire military spouses and provide a proven economic boost for their communities.

Afghanistan Evacuation/Resettlement, and War Commission; Implementation of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act and the Deborah Sampson Act; Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act (S. 1520/H.R. 4104); Honoring All Veterans Act (H.R. 2806/S.1313); Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act (H.R.1115/S. 535); Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act (H.R. 3967) Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act (S. 952); Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops (COST) of War Act; VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act (S. 1467/ H.R. 2916); Supporting Education Recognition for Veterans During Emergencies (SERVE Act)

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 1694, Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act; H.R.3617 - MORE Act of 2021; S.937 - COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act; S.1520 - Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021; H.R.2584 - Judiciary Act of 2021; S.964 - Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2021; H.R.1620 - Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021; H.R.1446 - Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021; H.R.8 - Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021; H.R.1694 - Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act; H.R.1280 - George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021; H.R.1494 - Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act; S.353 - End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2021; H.R.1006 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2021; S.244 - Eric Garner Excessive Force Prevention Act

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbied in support of H.R. 4104 and S. 1520, the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act. Lobbied on H.R.4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Lobbied in support of H.R. 4104 and S. 1520, the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act (S. 1520/H.R. 4104); Honoring All Veterans Act (H.R. 2806/S.1313); Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act (H.R.1115/S. 535); Toxic Exposures in the American Military (TEAM) Act (S. 437); Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act (H.R. 3967) Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act; Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act; VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act; Supporting Education Recognition for Veterans During Emergencies (SERVE Act); Comprehensive and Overdue Support for Troops (COST) of War Act; Conceding Our Veterans Exposures Now and Necessitating Training (COVENANT) Act; Fairly Assessing Service-related Toxic Exposure Residuals (FASTER) Presumptions Act; K2 Veterans Care Act; PFAS Registry Act; Fort McClellan Health Registry Act; Keeping Our Promises Act; Veterans Agent; Orange Exposure Equity Act; Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Study Act; Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act; Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act; Palomares Veterans Act; Improving VA Accountability to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Act; VA Equal Employment Counseling Modernization Act; VA Police Improvement and Accountability Act; Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act; VA FOIA Reform Act; VA Quality Health Care Accountability and Transparency Act; VA Supply Chain Resiliency Act; West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act; Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education Act; Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act; Value Added Homes for Veterans Act; Homeless Veterans Credit Repair, Enhancement, and Debt Improvement for Tomorrow Act; Native VetSuccess Pilot; Time Extension for Use of Educational Assistance in Emergencies; GI and Veterans Education Empowerment Act; Expanding Eligibility for Additional Adapted Vehicles; Rounding Out Affordable Housing for Homeless Veterans Act; In-State Tuition for Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program; Increased Authorized Appropriation for VET TEC; Modern IT Service for Educational Assistance Claims; Short-Term Fellowships; Establish Veteran Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration; Time Period Eligibility Elimination for Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance Program

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) participated in a letter by The Military Coalition (TMC) to Rep. John Garamendi, CA, expressing support for H.R.2214, the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act, which the congressman introduced. AUSA participated in the consolidated statement by The Military Coalition (TMC) to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Personnel Subcommittee, providing recommendations related to personnel, compensation and benefits for the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act. AUSA participated in the consolidated statement by The Military Coalition (TMC) to the House Armed Services Committee, Personnel Subcommittee, providing recommendations related to personnel, compensation and benefits for the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act. Mark Haaland, Director of Government Affairs, Association of the United States Army, corresponded with Sen. James Inhofes, OK, MLA, Don Archer, recommending Sen. Inhofe oppose Sen. Elizabeth Warrens legislation that would rescind the Medal of Honor to Soldiers who received the award for gallantry at Pine Ridge in 1890. AUSA participated in a letter by The Military Coalition (TMC) to Rep. Tim Ryan, OH, and Rep. Steven Palazzo, MS, expressing support for the National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Parity Act, which these Members of Congress sponsored. AUSA participated in a letter by The Military Coalition (TMC) to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, MA, Sen. Rob Portman, OH, Rep. Dean Phillips, MN, and Rep. Bill Johnson, OH, expressing support for S.829 and for H.R.1997, the TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act. Mark Haaland, Director of Government Affairs, Association of the United States Army, informed Rep. Andy Kims, NJ, office that AUSA supports H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act, which was introduced by Rep. Kim and Rep. Trent Kelly, MS. AUSA participated in a letter by The Military Coalition (TMC) to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, MA, and Sen. Rob Portman, expressing support for the Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act. AUSA participated in a letter by The Military Coalition (TMC) to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, NY, Sen. Thom Tillis, NC, Rep. Jackie Speier, CA, and Rep. Jim Banks, IN, providing recommendations to the Congress for oversight of the DoD T-5 TRICARE contract. AUSA participated in a letter by The Military Coalition (TMC) to Sen. Tammy Duckworth, IL, and Sen. Susan Collins, ME, expressing support for S.1859, the National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Parity Act, which these senators sponsored. AUSA participated in a joint association letter to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, NH, and Sen. Joni Ernst, IA, expressing support for the Afghan interpreters and their families who have supported the United States and are now in danger. AUSA participated in a joint association letter signed by General Carter Ham, U.S. Army Retired, AUSA President and CEO, and other association senior leaders to Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Sen. Jack Reed, RI, and Ranking Member Sen. James Inhofe, OK, and to House Armed Services Committee Chair Rep. Adam Smith, WA, and Ranking Member Rep. Mike Rogers, AL, seeking support to assist the Defense Department to help with processing of Special Immigration Visas and evacuation as needed for the Afghan interpreters and families who have helped the United States. AUSA participated in a joint association letter signed by General Carter Ham, U.S. Army Retired, AUSA President and CEO, and other association senior leaders to Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Sen. Patrick Leahy, VT, and Ranking Member Sen. Richard Shelby, AL, and to House Appropriations Committee Chair Rep. Rosa DeLauro, CT, and Ranking Member Rep. Kay Granger, TX, seeking appropriations support to assist the Defense Department and Department of State to help with processing of Special Immigration Visas and evacuation as needed for the Afghan interpreters and families who have helped the United States. General Carter Ham, U.S. Army Retired, AUSA President and CEO, sent letters recommending Congress not to pass S.1520 or to modify the legislation prior to passage. Letters were provided to Rep. Brown, MD, Rep. Pascrell, NJ, Rep. Butterfield, NC, Rep. Rush, IL, Rep. Crow, CO, Rep. Thompson, CA, Rep. Bishop, GA, Rep. Moore, AL, Rep. Issa, CA, Rep. Scott, VA, Rep. Miller-Meeks, IA, Rep. Meijer, MI, Rep. Fitzgerald, WI, Rep. Nehls, TX, Rep. Wenstrup, OH, Rep. Mast, FL, Rep. Guthrie, KY, Rep. Young, AK, Rep. Steube, FL, Rep. Rogers, KY, Rep. Baird, IN, Rep. Wilson, SC, Rep. Zeldin, NY, Rep. Gohmert, TX, Rep. Green, TN, Rep. Amodei, NV, Rep. Waltz, FL, Rep. Dunn, FL, Rep. Crawford, AR, Rep. Perry, PA, Rep. Stivers, OH, Rep. Womack, AR, Rep. Kelly, MS, Rep. Davidson, OH, Rep. Higgins, LA, Sen. Inhofe, OK, Sen. Marshall, KS, Sen. Ernst, IA, Sen. McConnell, KY, Sen. Cotton, AR, Sen. Duckworth, IL, Sen. Markey, MA, and Sen. Reed, RI.

HR1-117 - For the People Act of 2021; HR303-117 - Retired Pay Restoration Act; HR333-117 - Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act; HR475-117 - Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021; HR1282-117 - Major Richard Star Act; HR1997-117 - TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act; HR2214-117 - Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act; HR2339-117 - Military Hunger Prevention Act; HR2709-117 - Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2021; HR3047-117 - Military Moms Matter Act of 2021; HR3486-117 - Recognizing Military Service in PSLF Act; HR3512-117 - Healthcare for Our Troops Act; HR3646-117 - Reducing Barriers for Military Voters Act; HR4021-117 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Exceptional Family Member Program Advisory Council of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.; HR4031-117 - To modify the restriction in section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, relating to the appointment of retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in the Department of Defense to apply to positions at or above the GS-14 level.; HJRes35-117 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders".; S1-117 - For the People Act of 2021; S344-117 - Major Richard Star Act; S625-117 - TRICARE Select Restoration Act; S829-117 - TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act; S1238-117 - Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2021; S1480-117 - Recognizing Military Service in PSLF Act; S1488-117 - Military Hunger Prevention Act; S1520-117 - Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021; S1669-117 - Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act; S1972-117 - Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2021; S2161-117 - Retain Skilled Veterans Act; SJRes15-117 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders".