Matt Van Epps

Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act

When National Guard members are called to help federal law enforcement agencies with full-time duties, this bill would make sure they receive the same benefits and pay as they would get if they were serving during an officially declared national emergency. Currently, these Guard members may receive fewer benefits even though they're doing similar work, so this change would put them on equal footing. The bill affects National Guard soldiers and their families who support federal law enforcement operations.

Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act

This bill would require the U.S. government to regularly assess and report on terrorism threats posed by countries that are designated as major non-NATO allies, helping Congress and the public understand which friendly nations may be harboring or supporting terrorist groups. The assessments would examine things like terrorist organizations operating within these countries, their funding sources, and their connections to U.S. national security, affecting how the government manages relationships with these allied nations and allocates counterterrorism resources.

HONOR Gold Star Families Act

This bill would provide additional benefits and support to families who have lost a loved one in military service. The legislation likely aims to improve financial assistance, healthcare access, or other services available to Gold Star families—those who have sacrificed a family member in defense of the country.