mr KEITH REED

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.

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.

H.R. 4509 - NOPAIN for Veterans Act Submitted written statement for the record to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health (January 13, 2026). Advocated for legislation ensuring VA providers can access a full range of individualized, evidence-based post-surgical pain management options, including non-opioid therapies, without overly restrictive one-size-fits-all barriers. Argued that clinical judgment must guide acute pain care for veterans recovering from surgery or serious procedures. Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102 / S. 1032) - Concurrent Receipt for Combat-Injured Retirees Advocated for elimination of the dollar-for-dollar offset that reduces retirement pay for approximately 52,000 combat-injured veterans medically retired before completing 20 years of service. Communicated that this 'wounded veteran tax' breaks faith with those who sacrificed most and that concurrent receipt of earned retirement pay and VA disability compensation should be permitted. Veterans Mental Health & Suicide Prevention - VA Staffing, Telehealth, In-Person Care Advocated for a comprehensive strategy to address veteran suicide (averaging 17.6 deaths per day). Communicated support for increased VA mental health staffing, expanded telehealth services to reach rural and underserved veterans, and preservation of in-person mental health care. Emphasized that telehealth must complement, not replace, VA mental health professionals. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) - VA Pilot Program for PTSD/TBI Advocated for VA implementation of pilot programs to evaluate Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a covered treatment for veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries, citing studies indicating HBOT can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms and improve cognitive function. Urged Congress to direct the VA to expand access to evidence-based alternative treatments. Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act Advocated for legislation ensuring all service days count toward Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility for National Guard and Reserve members who serve alongside active-duty counterparts. Communicated that existing education benefit disparities are inequitable given equivalent operational contributions. Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act Advocated for legislation ensuring veterans who lose education benefits due to school closures or fraud have those benefits restored. Communicated that veterans should not suffer financial losses due to circumstances beyond their control. Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act Advocated for comprehensive reforms to support family caregivers of veterans, including provisions addressing financial security, career reemployment, and retirement benefits for individuals who sacrifice their own professional advancement to provide uncompensated daily care. Communicated that caregivers are the backbone of the veterans' care system and must not be left behind when caregiving roles end. Survivor Benefits - DIC Modernization (Remarriage Restriction Repeal / Rate Modernization) Advocated for elimination of the DIC remarriage age restriction and modernization of DIC rates to reflect the true cost of sacrifice. Communicated that surviving spouses should not be forced to choose between financial security and honoring their loved one's wishes, and that current restrictions impose unnecessary financial penalties on Gold Star families. Protecting Veterans' Disability and Retirement Pay from Budget Reductions Advocated against any legislative or executive action to reduce veterans' disability compensation or retirement pay to balance the federal budget. Communicated alignment with VA Secretary Doug Collins's stated opposition to cutting earned veterans' benefits, and emphasized that reducing these benefits undermines national trust and deters future enlistment. Written Informed Consent for Black Box Medications (VA Policy) Advocated for VA policy requiring written informed consent before prescribing psychiatric medications with black box warnings. Communicated that veterans deserve transparency, patient autonomy, and the ability to make fully informed decisions regarding high-risk medications. Protecting the VA as an Institution - Structural and Operational Integrity Advocated for preservation of VA capacity, organizational structure, and services for enrolled veterans. Communicated concerns about any restructuring or resource reductions that would diminish the VA's ability to deliver timely, high-quality care and benefits to the veteran community.

H.R. 4509 - NOPAIN for Veterans Act Submitted written statement for the record to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health (January 13, 2026). Advocated for legislation ensuring VA providers can access a full range of individualized, evidence-based post-surgical pain management options, including non-opioid therapies, without overly restrictive one-size-fits-all barriers. Argued that clinical judgment must guide acute pain care for veterans recovering from surgery or serious procedures. Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102 / S. 1032) - Concurrent Receipt for Combat-Injured Retirees Advocated for elimination of the dollar-for-dollar offset that reduces retirement pay for approximately 52,000 combat-injured veterans medically retired before completing 20 years of service. Communicated that this 'wounded veteran tax' breaks faith with those who sacrificed most and that concurrent receipt of earned retirement pay and VA disability compensation should be permitted. Veterans Mental Health & Suicide Prevention - VA Staffing, Telehealth, In-Person Care Advocated for a comprehensive strategy to address veteran suicide (averaging 17.6 deaths per day). Communicated support for increased VA mental health staffing, expanded telehealth services to reach rural and underserved veterans, and preservation of in-person mental health care. Emphasized that telehealth must complement, not replace, VA mental health professionals. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) - VA Pilot Program for PTSD/TBI Advocated for VA implementation of pilot programs to evaluate Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a covered treatment for veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries, citing studies indicating HBOT can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms and improve cognitive function. Urged Congress to direct the VA to expand access to evidence-based alternative treatments. Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act Advocated for legislation ensuring all service days count toward Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility for National Guard and Reserve members who serve alongside active-duty counterparts. Communicated that existing education benefit disparities are inequitable given equivalent operational contributions. Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act Advocated for legislation ensuring veterans who lose education benefits due to school closures or fraud have those benefits restored. Communicated that veterans should not suffer financial losses due to circumstances beyond their control. Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act Advocated for comprehensive reforms to support family caregivers of veterans, including provisions addressing financial security, career reemployment, and retirement benefits for individuals who sacrifice their own professional advancement to provide uncompensated daily care. Communicated that caregivers are the backbone of the veterans' care system and must not be left behind when caregiving roles end. Survivor Benefits - DIC Modernization (Remarriage Restriction Repeal / Rate Modernization) Advocated for elimination of the DIC remarriage age restriction and modernization of DIC rates to reflect the true cost of sacrifice. Communicated that surviving spouses should not be forced to choose between financial security and honoring their loved one's wishes, and that current restrictions impose unnecessary financial penalties on Gold Star families. Protecting Veterans' Disability and Retirement Pay from Budget Reductions Advocated against any legislative or executive action to reduce veterans' disability compensation or retirement pay to balance the federal budget. Communicated alignment with VA Secretary Doug Collins's stated opposition to cutting earned veterans' benefits, and emphasized that reducing these benefits undermines national trust and deters future enlistment. Written Informed Consent for Black Box Medications (VA Policy) Advocated for VA policy requiring written informed consent before prescribing psychiatric medications with black box warnings. Communicated that veterans deserve transparency, patient autonomy, and the ability to make fully informed decisions regarding high-risk medications. Protecting the VA as an Institution - Structural and Operational Integrity Advocated for preservation of VA capacity, organizational structure, and services for enrolled veterans. Communicated concerns about any restructuring or resource reductions that would diminish the VA's ability to deliver timely, high-quality care and benefits to the veteran community. Take Care of American Veterans Act -- Many of the provisions included above as but with the concern of legislating changes to the VA Disability Compensation Rating System.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

H.R. 4509 - NOPAIN for Veterans Act Submitted written statement for the record to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health (January 13, 2026). Advocated for legislation ensuring VA providers can access a full range of individualized, evidence-based post-surgical pain management options, including non-opioid therapies, without overly restrictive one-size-fits-all barriers. Argued that clinical judgment must guide acute pain care for veterans recovering from surgery or serious procedures. Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102 / S. 1032) - Concurrent Receipt for Combat-Injured Retirees Advocated for elimination of the dollar-for-dollar offset that reduces retirement pay for approximately 52,000 combat-injured veterans medically retired before completing 20 years of service. Communicated that this 'wounded veteran tax' breaks faith with those who sacrificed most and that concurrent receipt of earned retirement pay and VA disability compensation should be permitted. Veterans Mental Health & Suicide Prevention - VA Staffing, Telehealth, In-Person Care Advocated for a comprehensive strategy to address veteran suicide (averaging 17.6 deaths per day). Communicated support for increased VA mental health staffing, expanded telehealth services to reach rural and underserved veterans, and preservation of in-person mental health care. Emphasized that telehealth must complement, not replace, VA mental health professionals. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) - VA Pilot Program for PTSD/TBI Advocated for VA implementation of pilot programs to evaluate Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a covered treatment for veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries, citing studies indicating HBOT can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms and improve cognitive function. Urged Congress to direct the VA to expand access to evidence-based alternative treatments. Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act Advocated for legislation ensuring all service days count toward Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility for National Guard and Reserve members who serve alongside active-duty counterparts. Communicated that existing education benefit disparities are inequitable given equivalent operational contributions. Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act Advocated for legislation ensuring veterans who lose education benefits due to school closures or fraud have those benefits restored. Communicated that veterans should not suffer financial losses due to circumstances beyond their control. Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act Advocated for comprehensive reforms to support family caregivers of veterans, including provisions addressing financial security, career reemployment, and retirement benefits for individuals who sacrifice their own professional advancement to provide uncompensated daily care. Communicated that caregivers are the backbone of the veterans' care system and must not be left behind when caregiving roles end. Survivor Benefits - DIC Modernization (Remarriage Restriction Repeal / Rate Modernization) Advocated for elimination of the DIC remarriage age restriction and modernization of DIC rates to reflect the true cost of sacrifice. Communicated that surviving spouses should not be forced to choose between financial security and honoring their loved one's wishes, and that current restrictions impose unnecessary financial penalties on Gold Star families. Protecting Veterans' Disability and Retirement Pay from Budget Reductions Advocated against any legislative or executive action to reduce veterans' disability compensation or retirement pay to balance the federal budget. Communicated alignment with VA Secretary Doug Collins's stated opposition to cutting earned veterans' benefits, and emphasized that reducing these benefits undermines national trust and deters future enlistment. Written Informed Consent for Black Box Medications (VA Policy) Advocated for VA policy requiring written informed consent before prescribing psychiatric medications with black box warnings. Communicated that veterans deserve transparency, patient autonomy, and the ability to make fully informed decisions regarding high-risk medications. Protecting the VA as an Institution - Structural and Operational Integrity Advocated for preservation of VA capacity, organizational structure, and services for enrolled veterans. Communicated concerns about any restructuring or resource reductions that would diminish the VA's ability to deliver timely, high-quality care and benefits to the veteran community.

H.R. 4509 - NOPAIN for Veterans Act Submitted written statement for the record to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health (January 13, 2026). Advocated for legislation ensuring VA providers can access a full range of individualized, evidence-based post-surgical pain management options, including non-opioid therapies, without overly restrictive one-size-fits-all barriers. Argued that clinical judgment must guide acute pain care for veterans recovering from surgery or serious procedures. Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102 / S. 1032) - Concurrent Receipt for Combat-Injured Retirees Advocated for elimination of the dollar-for-dollar offset that reduces retirement pay for approximately 52,000 combat-injured veterans medically retired before completing 20 years of service. Communicated that this 'wounded veteran tax' breaks faith with those who sacrificed most and that concurrent receipt of earned retirement pay and VA disability compensation should be permitted. Veterans Mental Health & Suicide Prevention - VA Staffing, Telehealth, In-Person Care Advocated for a comprehensive strategy to address veteran suicide (averaging 17.6 deaths per day). Communicated support for increased VA mental health staffing, expanded telehealth services to reach rural and underserved veterans, and preservation of in-person mental health care. Emphasized that telehealth must complement, not replace, VA mental health professionals. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) - VA Pilot Program for PTSD/TBI Advocated for VA implementation of pilot programs to evaluate Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a covered treatment for veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries, citing studies indicating HBOT can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms and improve cognitive function. Urged Congress to direct the VA to expand access to evidence-based alternative treatments. Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act Advocated for legislation ensuring all service days count toward Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility for National Guard and Reserve members who serve alongside active-duty counterparts. Communicated that existing education benefit disparities are inequitable given equivalent operational contributions. Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act Advocated for legislation ensuring veterans who lose education benefits due to school closures or fraud have those benefits restored. Communicated that veterans should not suffer financial losses due to circumstances beyond their control. Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act Advocated for comprehensive reforms to support family caregivers of veterans, including provisions addressing financial security, career reemployment, and retirement benefits for individuals who sacrifice their own professional advancement to provide uncompensated daily care. Communicated that caregivers are the backbone of the veterans' care system and must not be left behind when caregiving roles end. Survivor Benefits - DIC Modernization (Remarriage Restriction Repeal / Rate Modernization) Advocated for elimination of the DIC remarriage age restriction and modernization of DIC rates to reflect the true cost of sacrifice. Communicated that surviving spouses should not be forced to choose between financial security and honoring their loved one's wishes, and that current restrictions impose unnecessary financial penalties on Gold Star families. Protecting Veterans' Disability and Retirement Pay from Budget Reductions Advocated against any legislative or executive action to reduce veterans' disability compensation or retirement pay to balance the federal budget. Communicated alignment with VA Secretary Doug Collins's stated opposition to cutting earned veterans' benefits, and emphasized that reducing these benefits undermines national trust and deters future enlistment. Written Informed Consent for Black Box Medications (VA Policy) Advocated for VA policy requiring written informed consent before prescribing psychiatric medications with black box warnings. Communicated that veterans deserve transparency, patient autonomy, and the ability to make fully informed decisions regarding high-risk medications. Protecting the VA as an Institution - Structural and Operational Integrity Advocated for preservation of VA capacity, organizational structure, and services for enrolled veterans. Communicated concerns about any restructuring or resource reductions that would diminish the VA's ability to deliver timely, high-quality care and benefits to the veteran community. Take Care of American Veterans Act -- Many of the provisions included above as but with the concern of legislating changes to the VA Disability Compensation Rating System.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HR1277, Military Spouse Hiring Act. The Military Spouse Hiring Act would encourage companies to employ military spouses, who frequently face disproportionate impediments in the job market, by extending the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include them. Intends to help military spouses find better work opportunities.

HR333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act. Authorizes veterans with a service-connected disability of less than 50% to concurrently receive both retired pay and disability compensation. Makes qualified disability retirees with less than 20 years of retirement-creditable service eligible for concurrent receipt, subject to specified reductions in retired pay. HR1282/S344, Major Richard Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. S928, Not Just a Number Act. The Not Just a Number Act would oblige the VA to look into how veterans use their benefits in their yearly report on suicide prevention in order to assess the connection between VA benefits and suicide outcomes. In its fight against veteran suicides, the VA evaluates which VA benefits have the best impact on preventing suicide and requires the Department to submit recommendations for an increase in such benefits.

HR333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act. Authorizes veterans with a service-connected disability of less than 50% to concurrently receive both retired pay and disability compensation. Makes qualified disability retirees with less than 20 years of retirement-creditable service eligible for concurrent receipt, subject to specified reductions in retired pay. HR1282/S344, Major Richard Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. S928, Not Just a Number Act. The Not Just a Number Act would oblige the VA to look into how veterans use their benefits in their yearly report on suicide prevention in order to assess the connection between VA benefits and suicide outcomes. In its fight against veteran suicides, the VA evaluates which VA benefits have the best impact on preventing suicide and requires the Department to submit recommendations for an increase in such benefits.

HR333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act. Authorizes veterans with a service-connected disability of less than 50% to concurrently receive both retired pay and disability compensation. Makes qualified disability retirees with less than 20 years of retirement-creditable service eligible for concurrent receipt, subject to specified reductions in retired pay. HR1282/S344, Major Richard Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. S928, Not Just a Number Act. The Not Just a Number Act would oblige the VA to look into how veterans use their benefits in their yearly report on suicide prevention in order to assess the connection between VA benefits and suicide outcomes. In its fight against veteran suicides, the VA evaluates which VA benefits have the best impact on preventing suicide and requires the Department to submit recommendations for an increase in such benefits.

S497, Military Family Nutrition Access Act. The Military Family Nutrition Access Act was created to aid military families with active duty members who are facing food insecurity. By eliminating Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) from the income calculations used to establish eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the bipartisan bill will combat food insecurity. Military personnel risk their life to protect our nation; they shouldn't have to worry about providing for their families.

HR333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act. Authorizes veterans with a service-connected disability of less than 50% to concurrently receive both retired pay and disability compensation. Makes qualified disability retirees with less than 20 years of retirement-creditable service eligible for concurrent receipt, subject to specified reductions in retired pay. HR1282/S344, Major Richard Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. S928, Not Just a Number Act. The Not Just a Number Act would oblige the VA to look into how veterans use their benefits in their yearly report on suicide prevention in order to assess the connection between VA benefits and suicide outcomes. In its fight against veteran suicides, the VA evaluates which VA benefits have the best impact on preventing suicide and requires the Department to submit recommendations for an increase in such benefits.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

HR110, Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act. Updates the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by requiring the VA to continue providing assistance to a family caregiver for at least six months after the death of a veteran participating in the program. Requires the VA to establish a process by which veterans who are determined to have the most significant need for caregiver assistance are permanently eligible for such assistance. Requires the VA to standardize the criteria used across all facilities in its required evaluations of the needs of the veterans and the skills of the family caregiver. Standardizes criteria used in accepting and evaluating applications for participation in the program across all facilities. HR1282, Major Richard Star Act. Qualify approximately 42,000 military retirees with combat-related injuries to concurrently receive both military retired pay and Veterans Affairs (VA) compensation. Provide total offset relief to veterans who suffered combat injuries or illnesses who were medically retired with less than twenty years of service. HR3967, Honoring Our PACT Act Provide Priority Group 6 health care for over 3.5 million toxic-exposed veterans Provide extension of combat eligibility for health care from 5 to 10 years with a one-year open enrollment period for those veterans who missed their window. Streamline VA's review process for establishing toxic exposure presumptions Concede exposure to airborne hazards/burn pits based on locations & dates of service Require medical exams/opinions for certain veterans with toxic exposure disability claims Add hypertension and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance to the list of presumptions for Agent Orange exposure Establish a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to burn pits/airborne hazards exposure Create a presumption of exposure to radiation for veterans who participated in cleanup activities in Palomares, Spain, and Enewetak Atoll Allow for a new tort claim for veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune Expand agent orange exposure to veterans who served in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Improve data collection between VA and the Department of Defense Commission studies related to incidents of cancer among veterans, health trends of Post 9/11 veterans and feasibility of providing healthcare to dependents of veterans Require VA to provide standardized training to improve toxic exposure disability claims adjudications Require VA to conduct outreach and provide resources to toxic exposed veterans HR4591, VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on the costs of its Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Program, including describing all expenses driven by the program. S.2189, HBOT Access Act The HBOT Access Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition. HR1801/S727, CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act This bill provides that a child shall be eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) until the child's 26th birthday, regardless of marital status.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.

Increase funding for the Military Tuition Assistance Program - at a level sufficient to not negatively impact current and prospective enrollees of the MilTA program. H.R.5255, the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. This bill would split Impact Aids $1.1 billion request evenly over five years, across three main categories for funding: Basic Support, Federal Property, and Children with Disabilities; increase Basic Support funding by $190 million annually, meeting Impact Aids 2019 funding requests; increase Federal Property funding proportionally to Basic Support (BSP) by allocating an additional $11 million annually; increase funding for Children with Disabilities by $9 million annually, funding $2,000 per eligible student; advance national K-12 school systems to become more equitable and meet educational needs. Expanding TRICARE coverage for cranial remolding helmets - specifically, to expand the scope of TRICARE's coverage of the DOC Band Post-Op device if your baby: Is three to 18 months old; and Is diagnosed with craniosynostosis or nonsynostotic positional plagiocephaly (to include torticollis) H.R.475/S.1972, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act. This legislation modifies the extension of dependent coverage under TRICARE by allowing a dependent the age of 26 to be covered without an additional premium. H.R.3512, the Healthcare for Our Troops Act. This bill ensures Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage and fixes the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay. S.625, the TRICARE Select Restoration Act. This bill would eliminate TRICARE Select enrollment fees for veterans who retired prior to 2018. H.R.148/S.1532, the Jobs and Childcare for Military Families Act. This bill would allow an employer a work opportunity tax credit for hiring the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces and create a program for service members to pay for childcare on a pretax basis. H.R.2974 - Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. 4.6% pay raise for service members in FY23 NDAA, but preferably higher. HR7561, BAH Restoration Act This bill will restore BAH to 100%. HR7562, BAH Calculation Improvement Act Directs DoD to examine the current BAH rates efficiency and efficacy, determine if BAH should be calculated more often, if school districts can be included in BAH calculations, and if there is an algorithm the Department can develop that would be more effective. HR7563, Increasing Homeownership for Servicemembers Act Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study to study the barriers to ownership for members of the Armed Forces. HR7564, Building More Housing for Servicemembers Act Works to incentivize private developers and on-base housing providers to build more housing designed for servicemembers, particularly those who have a lower income.