Government Evaluation, Notification, and Explanation of Reassignments and Accountability with Leadership (GENERAL) Act

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With Honor Action endorses H.R. 5627, the Government Evaluation, Notification, and Explanation of Reassignments and Accountability with Leadership (GENERAL) Act, led by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Founding For Country Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), an Air Force veteran.

“Consistent and experienced leadership is key to the lethality of our armed forces,” said Rye Barcott, co-founder and CEO of With Honor. “With Honor is proud to endorse this bipartisan legislation that ensures the general and flag officers leading our men and women in uniform receive their orders because of their merit, not their politics. We thank Rep. Horsford and For Country Caucus members Reps. Don Bacon and Chrissy Houlahan for keeping our military meritocratic and insulating our top military leaders from partisan games.”

The legislation requires the Department of Defense to provide Congress with written notification within 15 days whenever a General or Flag officer is involuntarily reassigned, separated, or retired. Each notification must include the rationale for the decision and a summary of the process that led to the action.

National Security Biotechnology Workforce Training Act

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With Honor Action endorses H.R. 5770, the National Security Biotechnology Workforce Training Act, led by Founding For Country Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and Founding Co-Chair Rep. Don Bacon, both Air Force veterans.

“As the U.S., allies, and adversaries develop new biotechnology for the battlefield, we must ensure that those on the frontlines receive the protection and training they need,” said Rye Barcott, co-founder and CEO of With Honor. “With Honor is proud to endorse this bipartisan legislation that puts the safety of our defense workforce first and enables them to continue to innovate the technology of the future. We thank For Country Caucus members Reps. Chrissy Houalahan and Don Bacon for introducing this bill and protecting those on the frontier of biotechnology.”

This legislation directs the Department of Defense to establish and carry out a training program for members of the Armed Forces (excluding Coast Guard), civilian employees, and contractors whose duties include creating or deploying novel technologies; analyzing, preparing for, or responding to biological threats; planning, research and development, engineering or testing and evaluation of systems regarding biotechnology; on biotechnology and other relevant critical and emerging technologies.

Representative Houlahan, Co-Chair of the House BIOTech Caucus, spoke about the importance of developing the biotechnology workforce at our Strength in Democracy Forum. Watch the full panel here.

Honor and Remember Flag Recognition Act

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With Honor Action endorses H.R. 1363, the Honor and Remember Flag Recognition Act, led by For Country Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Don Davis (D-NC), an Air Force veteran, and caucus member Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA), a Navy veteran.

“The Honor and Remember flag guarantees that those who have passed away while patriotically serving their country will always be recognized by a grateful nation,” said Rye Barcott, co-founder and CEO of With Honor. “With Honor is proud to endorse this bipartisan legislation that federally designates this flag as the symbol of our fallen service members. We thank For Country Caucus Co-Chair Don Davis and caucus member Jen Kiggans for introducing this legislation and their commitment to honoring our service members.”

The legislation designates the “Honor and Remember” flag as a federal symbol of fallen service members, officially recognizing it as a symbol of concern and commitment to honoring and remembering all members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the line of duty. It also designates specific days of the year, memorials, and other locations where the flag would be displayed, such as the U.S. Capitol, war memorials, national cemeteries, and other sites.

With Honor Action Endorses the Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act

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With Honor Action Endorses the Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act

Washington, DC – With Honor Action is proud to endorse H.R. 7372 – Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act, bipartisan legislation led by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and previous For Country Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Jared Golden. This bill would take the first steps in securing aid to our allies around the world who desperately need our help and secure our southern border.

Our national security is in a fragile state, both at home and abroad. The southern border is experiencing issues the likes of which we’ve never seen, and conflicts continue to flare up in different corners of the globe. Our allies in Ukraine and Israel are fighting for their very right to exist, and Taiwan faces a resurgent power across the Strait, which threatens the freedoms it has enjoyed for decades. The Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act would suspend the entry of inadmissible illegal immigrants into the US and ensure that any attempts to cross the border are detained and expelled, as well as provide $66.32 billion in defense funds to our allies in Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel.

“This can’t wait any longer; our national security is on the line,” said Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor Action. “Our allies across the world are running out of money, ammunition, and time, and their enemies don’t plan on slowing down. We wholeheartedly endorse this bill and urge Congress to pass it immediately.”

The Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act is bipartisan legislation with support from members of the For Country Caucus, including Rep. Jared Golden, Rep. Don Bacon, and Rep. Don Davis. With Honor Action applauds Rep. Jared Golden and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for introducing this crucial piece of legislation and urges Congress to put politics aside and act fast to strengthen our national security.

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With Honor Action Endorses the Jax Act

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Washington, D.C.- With Honor Action is proud to announce our endorsement of the Jax Act (H.R. 1753) sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa, which would amend the records of female combat veterans who were never formally recognized for their service.

This legislation is named after Jaclyn “Jax” Scott, who served on a Cultural Support Team (CST) in Afghanistan. CSTs were units made up of female service members who deployed to combat zones alongside Special Operations Forces, before women were technically allowed to serve in combat roles. Because of this, they were never recognized for their combat service and missed out on rank, benefits, and health services.

“This is long overdue. These women served with courage and commitment alongside our Navy SEALS and Army Rangers,” said With Honor Action Co-Founder and CEO Rye Barcott. “Hundreds of women put their lives on the line without hesitation to fight with and support our military and should be treated as such.”

Annie Kleiman, a former With Honor Action Inaugural board member, and Rebekah Edmondson were members of a CST and trained Afghan women to serve as special operators in the Afghan National Army. They went on multiple deployments to Afghanistan and their service would finally be recognized with passage of the Jax Act.

“My CST sisters and I joined the program because we wanted to be part of something bigger than ourselves. But as women serving with Special Operation Forces units before the ground combat ban was lifted, we are also used to having our service questioned and minimized,” said Annie Kleiman. “The JAX act is an important step in validating our service, and I am grateful to the members of Congress and organizations supporting this legislation.”

“None of us served as CSTs for recognition, but truth be told, we were out there dodging the same rounds as our male counterparts. Passing the Jax Act would be a step in the right direction to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifices made and honor our colleagues, 1st Lt. Ashley White and Capt. Jennifer Moreno, who was killed in action while deployed as CSTs,” said Rebekah Edmondson.

The Jax Act has strong bipartisan support in the House from For Country Caucus members Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Pat Ryan, Rep. Seth Moulton. Rep. Zach Nunn, and Rep. Chris Deluzio as well as in the Senate with Sen. Jacky Rosen, Sen. Joni Ernst, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Sen. Dan Sullivan.  The American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and the Special Operations Associations of America (SOAA) have also all supported the bill. Congress must pass this legislation and formally recognize Cultural Support Teams as combat veterans.

With Honor Action Endorses Bipartisan Civics Secures Democracy Act

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CHARLOTTE, NC – With Honor Action is proud to endorse the bipartisan Civics Secures Democracy Act, which was reintroduced by Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas). The legislation would expand access to civic education by investing $1 billion in educational programming around history and civics across K-12 and higher education. The legislation is led by Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.), in addition to Senators Coons and Cornyn.

“Strong civic education is a pillar of democracy. The bipartisan Civics Secures Democracy Act is an important piece of legislation to enhance civic education for young Americans across the country. As an organization that supports bipartisan veterans in Congress, With Honor Action is pleased to endorse the Civics Secures Democracy Act. Thanks to Senators Chris Coons and John Cornyn for their leadership initiating it,” said Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor Action.

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