ENLISTED ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES for ENLISTED ASSOCIATION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
S.1086 and H.R. 5121, bills to amend title 10, United States Code, to remove the prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who are eligible to enroll in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; S. 2416 and H.R. 5038, Reserve Component Benefits Parity Act of 2018; H.R. 2810, authorizes FY18 appropriations and sets forth policies for the Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation H.R. 4633, the Credentialing, Educating, and Relevant Training Initiative for Your Heroes (CERTIFY Heroes) Act. This bill would make a minor amendment to 10 USC 2006a to give people in DOD the ability to use their tuition assistance for any credentials, licenses, or certifications recognized by or necessary for practice in their state. Tuition Assistance Parity The U.S. Air Force (USAF) does not allocate funds for members of the Air National Guard (ANG) to receive Federal Tuition Assistance (TA). The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States urges the Air National Guard to fund Federal Tuition Assistance for all ANG members. HR 7237 Include a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020 that requires the Secretary of Defense to complete the following: Modify the title of the DD Form 214 to Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty or Active Status. Issue a DD214 upon separation or discharge from a Reserve Component similar to exit from the Active Duty. This document should reflect all AC and RC service for the Servicemember
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SCOTT BOUSUM | — |
| DANIEL T ELKINS | — |
Veterans VET
FY19 MILCON-VA bills Direct Report Language. Rare Cancers. --- The disproportionate impact of rare cancers on veterans, the number of rare cancers affecting veterans that are understudied and misunderstood, and inadequate treatment options for rare cancers are concerning. Therefore, the Department is instructed to provide a report to the Committees within 90 days of enactment of this Act for each of the last five years: the prevalence rate of rare cancers among veterans; the types of treatments being provided to veterans specifically for rare cancers; any studies on rare cancers conducted by the Department; the Department's expenditures on the treatment of rare cancers; the Department's programs dedicated to addressing rare cancers among veterans; and recommendations on ways the Department can enhance rare cancer treatments for veterans. H. R. 6769 GI Bill Transfer Extension Act. Amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period in which members of the uniformed services may transfer entitlement to educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, and for other purposes. Guardsmen and Reservists Post 9/11 GI Bill Parity Members of the Army National Guard do not receive adequate credit for education benefits during deployments. Before October 1, 2016, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command interpreted Title 38 U.S.C. 3301(1)(B) to include only mobilization, contingency, Active Duty Operation Support for Army Component, and Contingency Operations for Active Duty Operation Support for Army Component as qualifying service for the PGIB. Reform of title 38 to recognize Guardsmens ADT, ADSW and Active Duty Operation Support for PGIB and TEB.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIEL T ELKINS New | — |
Education EDU
H.R. 4508 Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act. A bill designed to change the landscape of higher education to include new accountability metrics by doing away with gainful employment regulations as well as the 9010 regulation and replacing it with risksharing across all institutions in higher education. In order to support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with the skills they need for lifelong success.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DANIEL T ELKINS New | — |
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