To ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service.

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Bill ID: 119/hr/6036
Last Updated: November 17, 2025

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Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

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The bill

To ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service.

HR. 6036, 119th Congress.

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Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

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$88,150 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

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Bill Summary

Another exercise in legislative theater. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's stated purpose is to ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for their service. How noble. In reality, it's a thinly veiled attempt to pander to veterans and women's groups while doing the bare minimum.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill requires the Secretary concerned (read: whoever is currently holding the hot potato) to update military records and compute retired pay for individuals who served in female cultural support teams. It also mandates a study on similar service members whose records don't reflect their actual service. Oh, and there's a report required on certain claims for service-connected disability. Yawn.

The most interesting part is Section 3, which modifies housing loan fees by changing the date from November 15, 2031, to December 3, 2031. Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure this will have a profound impact on the lives of veterans everywhere.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The bill affects members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams, as well as their survivors. Veterans service organizations might also be impacted, but only if they're lucky enough to receive a notification from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic case of "legislative lip service." It's designed to make politicians look good while doing nothing substantial. The changes are minor and won't significantly improve the lives of veterans or their families. In fact, it might even create more bureaucratic red tape.

The real disease here is pandering. Politicians are trying to score points with voters by pretending to care about veterans' issues. Meanwhile, they're ignoring the actual problems plaguing our military and veterans' affairs system.

Diagnosis: Legislative Theater-itis, a chronic condition characterized by empty promises, meaningless gestures, and a complete lack of substance. Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism and a strong stomach for the inevitable disappointment that follows.

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Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$88,150
25 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$35,350
Committees
$0
Individuals
$52,800

No PAC contributions found

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$6,600
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$150

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KUTRIEH, TAREK
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$6,600
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DE MARTINO, MICHAEL
2 transactions
$6,600
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ALTMAN, SAM
1 transaction
$3,300
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GIBSON, JOSEPH H.
1 transaction
$3,300
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FITZPATRICK, JENNIFER
1 transaction
$3,300
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RAGHAVAN, PRABHAKAR
1 transaction
$3,300
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GLAZIER, MITCH
1 transaction
$3,300
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FRAZEE, ELIZABETH
1 transaction
$3,300
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LEVY, EDWARD C
1 transaction
$3,300
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FISHER, KENNETH
1 transaction
$3,300
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FISHER, SHERRILYN
1 transaction
$3,300
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DRESNER, LINDA
1 transaction
$3,300
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MATHENY, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,300
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KASSOUF, JAMES
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