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BillHR 6976 · 119

Duty Status Reform Act

Introduced
Jan 8, 2026
Cosponsors
41
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 9, 2026

Bill Summary

Reforms the duty status of military personnel, changing how their work hours and responsibilities are classified. Requires updates to the systems and rules governing duty status to better reflect the needs of modern military operations.

Sponsored By

Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 8, 2026
  3. Jan 9, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects active-duty military personnel, potentially changing how their work is scheduled, recorded, and compensated. It may also impact the administrative processes of various government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, as they implement the duty status reforms.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
34backers
  • Democratic17
  • Republican17
Cross-party cosponsors17 · 52%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (41)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
IntroducedJan 8, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 9, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.