HR 4366 United States House · 118th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 provides funding for the federal government's operations across multiple departments, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and agencies related to agriculture, commerce, energy, and transportation. The bill allocates specific sums for military construction projects, veterans' benefits and healthcare services, and various civilian agency programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. Key provisions include detailed restrictions on how funds can be used, such as requirements for congressional notification before major construction changes or fund transfers, and mandates for reporting on specific initiatives like the deployment of new electronic health records for veterans. This legislation directly affects federal employees, military personnel, veterans, and the general public by determining the level of government services and infrastructure support available during the fiscal year.

Sub-Topics: Appropriations Veteran Healthcare

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2023

Committee Review

Mar 2024

House Passage

Mar 2024

Senate Passage

Mar 2024

Signed into Law

Mar 2024

Introduced Jun 27, 2023 Signed Mar 9, 2024

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Engrossed in House → Enrolled Bill · 13 edits

MAJOR

The bill was restructured from a standalone military construction appropriations measure into the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, encompassing seven divisions covering all major federal agencies. Military construction funding was substantially increased across most services (totaling roughly $2.8 billion in added base-level funding), while several supplemental and earmarked provisions were reduced or removed. The general officer quarters maintenance threshold was raised from $15,000 to $35,000 per unit annually before requiring congressional notification.

FISCAL

Military construction base-level funding increased significantly: Army from $1.52B to $2.02B, Navy/Marine Corps from $4.48B to $5.53B, Air Force from $2.44B to $2.74B, Defense-Wide from $2.65B to $3.16B, Army National Guard from $369M to $621M, and Air National Guard from $189M to $296M.

Department of Defense Base Closure Account reduced from $539,174,000 to $489,174,000 (a $50 million decrease).

Section 124 supplemental military construction funding was substantially restructured: Army reduced from $47.7M to $8.2M, Navy/Marine Corps from $689.4M to $182.2M, Defense-Wide from $280.1M to $62.4M, and Air National Guard from $126.7M to $5.2M, while Army National Guard increased from $26.8M to $66.8M.

Section 128 changed purpose from 'planning and design and construction improvements to DoD laboratory facilities' ($30M per service) to 'planning and design and unspecified minor construction for improving military installation resilience' (Army $15M, Navy $7.5M, Air Force $7.5M).

Air Force natural disaster supplemental funding reduced from $252 million to $150 million.

Section 134 providing $50 million for Navy Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program planning and design was removed entirely.

New section 137 provides $83 million for Air National Guard planning and design and authorized major construction at future foreign military training sites.

New section 136 provides $37.1 million for Defense-Wide construction projects specified in the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act funding table.

VA Compensation and Pensions FY2024 amount increased from $4,655,879,000 to $15,072,388,000; Readjustment Benefits restructured to include a carryover component of $374,852,000 plus $13,399,805,000 available October 1, 2024.

REQUIREMENT

The annual maintenance and repair threshold for general or flag officer quarters without prior congressional notification was raised from $15,000 per unit to $35,000 per unit.

Section 136, which restricted Air Force funds from being used for U.S. Space Command headquarters construction until a permanent location was selected or a report submitted, was removed.

TECHNICAL

All references to 'the report accompanying this Act' were changed to 'the explanatory statement described in section 4,' reflecting the new consolidated act structure. The DoD Financial Management Regulation reference was updated from March 2011 to April 2021.

SCOPE

The bill was restructured from a single-division military construction, VA, and related agencies appropriations act into a seven-division Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 covering Agriculture, Commerce/Justice/Science, Energy/Water, Interior/Environment, Transportation/HUD, and other matters.

Floor votes · Senate Nov 1, 2023 · House Jul 27, 2023

How they voted

82–15

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 100

Nov 1, 2023

D Democratic47

47 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent4

4 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican49

31 Yea 15 Nay 3

63% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 9, 2024

Signed into law

Signed by President.

executive

Mar 8, 2024

Introduced

Senate agreed to the House amendment to Senate amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 84.

upper

Mar 8, 2024

Upper · Passed

Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to Senate amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 84.

upper

Mar 8, 2024

Introduced

Motion by Senator Hagerty to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 with an amendment (SA 1634) was not agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 51. Record Vote Number: 83.

upper

Mar 8, 2024

Introduced

Motion by Senator Hagerty to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 with an amendment (SA 1634) made in Senate.

upper

Mar 8, 2024

Introduced

Motion by Senator Schmitt to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 with an amendment (SA 1626) was not agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 37 - 59. Record Vote Number: 81.

upper

Mar 8, 2024

Introduced

Motion by Senator Schmitt to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 with an amendment (SA 1626) made in Senate.

upper

Mar 8, 2024

Introduced

Motion by Senator Lee to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 with an amendment (SA 1623) was not agreed to by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 80.

upper

Mar 8, 2024

Introduced

Motion by Senator Lee to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 with an amendment (SA 1623) made in Senate.

upper

Mar 8, 2024

Upper · Passed

Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1620) fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 in Senate.

upper

Mar 8, 2024

Introduced

Cloture on the motion to concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4366 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 35. Record Vote Number: 79.

upper

Mar 6, 2024

Upper · Passed

Motion by Senator Schumer to refer to Senate Committee on Appropriations the House message to accompany H.R. 4366 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1620) made in Senate. (CR S2234)

upper

Mar 6, 2024

Introduced

Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 with an amendment (SA 1618) made in Senate. (CR S2234)

upper

Mar 6, 2024

Introduced

Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 presented in Senate. (CR S2233-2234)

upper

Mar 6, 2024

Introduced

Motion by Senator Schumer to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 made in Senate. (CR S2233)

upper

Mar 6, 2024

Introduced

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.

upper

Mar 6, 2024

Introduced

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1061, the House agreed to the Senate amendment with an amendment.

lower

Mar 6, 2024

Lower · Passed

Resolving differences -- House actions: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1061, the House agreed to the Senate amendment with an amendment.

lower

Nov 1, 2023

Introduced

Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to suspend the rules under Rule V to permit the consideration of amendment SA1092 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 233) rendered moot in Senate.

upper

Nov 1, 2023

Upper · Passed

Passed Senate, under the order of 10/24/23, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 284.

upper

Nov 1, 2023

Upper · Passed

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 10/24/23, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 15. Record Vote Number: 284.

upper

Sep 18, 2023

Upper · Passed

Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1230) made in Senate. (text: CR S4545)

upper

Sep 14, 2023

Upper · Passed

Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 1207) made in Senate.

upper

Jul 27, 2023

Lower · Passed

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 211 (Roll no. 380).

lower

Jul 27, 2023

Lower · Passed

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 211 (Roll no. 380).

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

Ms. Wasserman Schultz moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H4015)

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4366.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4366 as unfinished business.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

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

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zinke amendment No. 41.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 40, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with the Roy amendment No. 40.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 39, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Commmittee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 39.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 38, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 38.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

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

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 37.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 36.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bost amendment No. 35, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 35.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 34, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 34.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 24.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carter (TX) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 3.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 2.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Introduced

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ryan amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ryan demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 614, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ryan amendment No. 1.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4366.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

The Speaker designated the Honorable Darrell Issa to act as Chairman of the Committee.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 614 and Rule XVIII.

lower

Jul 26, 2023

Lower · Passed

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 614 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4366, S.J. Res. 9 and S.J. Res. 24. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4366, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 9 and S.J. Res. 24, under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for both joint resolutions and one motion to commit for both joint resolutions.

lower

Jun 27, 2023

Lower · Passed

The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-122, by Mr. Carter (TX).

lower

Jun 27, 2023

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

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