HR 8070 United States House · 118th Congress

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

This bill increases military pay rates for all service members across pay grades and years of service, effective January 1, 2025, with specific rate adjustments detailed in the legislation. It expands eligibility for the basic needs allowance to 200% of current rates and authorizes $1.2 billion for housing allowances in fiscal year 2025. The bill also improves child care access by requiring competitive pay for military child care staff, reducing fees for children of child care employees, and mandating regular reports on child care services. Additionally, it enhances health care access by waiving referral requirements for certain services in military medical facilities and establishes a permanent program to support military spouses' employment.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2024

Committee Review

Jun 2024

House Passage

Jun 2024

Senate Passage

President

Introduced Apr 18, 2024 Last action Jul 8, 2024

Floor votes · House Jun 14, 2024

How they voted

217–199

Passed · 15 other

Total votes 431

Jun 14, 2024

D Democratic213

6 Yea 196 Nay 11

92% Nay

I Independent1

1 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican217

210 Yea 3 Nay 4

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

100

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 279).

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Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 279).

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Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

Ms. Sherrill moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services.

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Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

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Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8070.

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Jun 14, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the James amendment No. 228, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kamlager-Dove demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the James amendment No. 228.

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Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Doggett amendment No. 134.

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Jun 14, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 56, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 56.

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Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.

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Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 4.

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Jun 14, 2024

Lower · Passed

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8070 as unfinished business.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

Pursuant to clause 6(h) of rule XVIII, the Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

Pursuant to clause 6(h) of rule XVIII, the Committee rose.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Van Duyne amendment No. 55, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Van Duyne demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Duyne amendment No. 55.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 54.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 53, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 53.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 52, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 52.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 51.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 50, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 50.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mills amendment No. 49, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mills amendment No. 49.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 48, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Tokuda demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 48.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Luna amendment No. 47, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luna amendment No. 47.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steube amendment No. 46, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 46.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Williams (TX) amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Williams (TX) amendment No. 45.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 44.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Higgins (LA) amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Higgins (LA) amendment No. 43.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 42, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 42.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 41, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 41.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 40, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gaetz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 40.

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Jun 13, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 37, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 13, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 37.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8070 as unfinished business.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.

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Jun 12, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 36, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 36.

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Jun 12, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 35, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 35.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 34.

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Jun 12, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 28.

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Jun 12, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 24.

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Jun 12, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 23.

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Jun 12, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 21.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 14.

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Jun 12, 2024

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mast amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 8.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 6.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 5.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 1.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 1.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8070.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1287 and Rule XVIII.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Chairman of the Committee.

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Jun 12, 2024

Lower · Passed

Rule H. Res. 1287 passed House.

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Jun 11, 2024

Lower · Passed

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1287 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8070. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8070 under a structured rule and the resolution accompanying House Report 118-527 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8070.

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May 31, 2024

Lower · Passed

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 118-529.

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May 22, 2024

Introduced

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 1.

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May 22, 2024

Lower · Passed

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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Apr 18, 2024

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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1 primary · 14 co-sponsors