HR 8070 · 118th Congress 2023–2025, ended

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

Introduced Apr 18, 2024 Originated House Sponsor Mike Rogers R-AL

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Latest action · Jul 8, 2024 Received in the Senate.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedApr 18, 2024
  2. Passed HouseJun 14, 2024
  3. Passed SenateNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

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

This bill authorizes for FY2025 and sets policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.

As examples, the bill includes provisions that

  • authorize the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles; 
  • authorize active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
  • require DOD to establish a quantum computing center at a military research laboratory with requisite expertise;
  • authorize the Marine Corps to carry out a pilot program in a Marine Corps unit to improve military supply chain readiness, budget efficiency, and logistics productivity through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning software;
  • increase basic pay for enlisted personnel in pay grades E-1 through E-4 by an average of 15% with a smaller increase for certain enlisted personnel in pay grade E-5 (these changes are in addition to the 4.5% inflation adjustment for 2025); 
  • require the Missile Defense Agency to establish a fully operational third continental United States interceptor site on the East Coast of the United States no later than December 31, 2030; and
  • authorize specified military construction projects and extend the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years.

Recorded votes 26

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Roll callQuestionResultDate
House 279Passed217–199Jun 14, 2024
House 278Failed202–214Jun 14, 2024
House 277Agreed to272–144Jun 14, 2024
House 276Failed188–228Jun 14, 2024
House 275Agreed to218–205Jun 13, 2024
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Cosponsors 14

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 18, 2024.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
D-WAAdam SmithOriginalApr 18, 2024
D-NJAndy KimOriginalApr 18, 2024
D-PAChrissy HoulahanOriginalApr 18, 2024
R-NEDon BaconOriginalApr 18, 2024
D-NCDonald G. DavisOriginalApr 18, 2024
R-GUJames C. MoylanOriginalApr 18, 2024
R-VAJennifer A. KiggansOriginalApr 18, 2024
R-INJim BanksOriginalApr 18, 2024
D-WAMarilyn StricklandOriginalApr 18, 2024
R-MOMark AlfordOriginalApr 18, 2024
R-TXMorgan LuttrellOriginalApr 18, 2024
R-SCNancy MaceOriginalApr 18, 2024
D-CASara JacobsOriginalApr 18, 2024
D-TXVeronica EscobarOriginalApr 18, 2024

Committees 16

Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.

ChamberCommitteeWhat it did
HouseArmed Services Committee
Referred Apr 18, 2024Markup May 22, 2024Reported May 31, 2024 Jun 14, 2024
HouseOversight and Government Reform Committee
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HouseIntelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
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HouseWays and Means Committee
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HouseForeign Affairs Committee
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HouseSmall Business Committee
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HouseJudiciary Committee
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HouseEducation and Workforce Committee
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HouseCommittee on House Administration
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HouseHomeland Security Committee
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HouseEnergy and Commerce Committee
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HouseNatural Resources Committee
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HouseScience, Space, and Technology Committee
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HouseTransportation and Infrastructure Committee
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HouseBudget Committee
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HouseVeterans' Affairs Committee
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Actions 99

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Jul 8, 2024Received in the Senate.
  2. Jun 14, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4067-4097)
  3. Jun 14, 2024The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  4. Jun 14, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  5. Jun 14, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  6. Jun 14, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  7. Jun 14, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  8. Jun 14, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  9. Jun 14, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  10. Jun 14, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  11. Jun 14, 2024The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8070.
  12. Jun 14, 2024The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  13. Jun 14, 2024The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  14. Jun 14, 2024Ms. Sherrill moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services.
  15. Jun 14, 2024The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. (text: CR H4095)
  16. Jun 14, 2024On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 214 (Roll no. 278).
  17. Jun 14, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 279).
  18. Jun 14, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Jun 14, 2024The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 8070.
  20. Jun 13, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3990-4036)
  21. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  22. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  23. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  24. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  25. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  26. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  27. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  28. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  29. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  30. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  31. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  32. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  33. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  34. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  35. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  36. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  37. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  38. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  39. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  40. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  41. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  42. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  43. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  44. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  45. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  46. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  47. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  48. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  49. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  50. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  51. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  52. Jun 13, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  53. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  54. Jun 13, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  55. Jun 13, 2024UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Smith (WA) asked unanimous consent that the request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 47 be withdrawn to the end and that the amendment stand disposed of by the earlier voice vote theron. Agreed to without objection.
  56. Jun 13, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4036-4047)
  57. Jun 13, 2024The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  58. Jun 13, 2024Pursuant to clause 6(h) of rule XVIII, the Committee rose.
  59. Jun 13, 2024Pursuant to clause 6(h) of rule XVIII, the Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.
  60. Jun 13, 2024Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
  61. Jun 13, 2024On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  62. Jun 13, 2024Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8070 as unfinished business.
  63. Jun 12, 2024Rule H. Res. 1287 passed House.
  64. Jun 12, 2024Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1287. (consideration: CR H3767-3970; text: CR H3777-3938)
  65. Jun 12, 2024Rule 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.
  66. Jun 12, 2024The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  67. Jun 12, 2024House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1287 and Rule XVIII.
  68. Jun 12, 2024GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8070.
  69. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  70. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  71. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  72. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  73. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  74. Jun 12, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  75. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  76. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  77. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  78. Jun 12, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  79. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  80. Jun 12, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  81. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  82. Jun 12, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  83. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  84. Jun 12, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  85. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  86. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  87. Jun 12, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  88. Jun 12, 2024DEBATE - 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.
  89. Jun 12, 2024POSTPONED 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.
  90. Jun 12, 2024Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
  91. Jun 12, 2024On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  92. Jun 12, 2024Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8070 as unfinished business.
  93. Jun 11, 2024Rules 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.
  94. May 31, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 118-529.
  95. May 31, 2024Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 440.
  96. May 22, 2024Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  97. May 22, 2024Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 1.
  98. Apr 18, 2024Introduced in House
  99. Apr 18, 2024Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In the Congressional Record 4

Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.

WhereIn the RecordMembersDate
HouseDebate and remarks H4067–H4097Amendments H4067, H4068, H4069, H4070, H4071, H4072, H4073, H4074, H4075, H4076, H4077, H4078, H4079, H4080, H4081, H4082, H4083, H4084, H4085, H4086, H4087, H4089, H4091, H4092Motions H4095Recorded votes H4094, H4095, H4096enactJames amendment (require full review of bilateral relationship with South Africa)Perry amendment (require report on use of taxpayer-funded official time to perform employee union work)Abigail Davis Spanberger D-VA (amendment), Adam Smith D-WA, Al Green D-TX (amendment), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez D-NY (amendment), Andrew R. Garbarino R-NY (amendment), Anna Paulina Luna R-FL (amendment), August Pfluger R-TX (amendment), Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen R-AS (amendment), Austin Scott R-GA (amendment), Bill Huizenga R-MI (amendment), Bill Posey R-FL (amendment), Brad R. Wenstrup R-OH (amendment), Brittany Pettersen D-CO (amendment), Byron Donalds R-FL (amendment), Christopher H. Smith R-NJ (amendment), Chuck Edwards R-NC (amendment), Claudia Tenney R-NY (amendment), Cory Mills R-FL (amendment), Dale W. Strong R-AL, Dan Crenshaw R-TX (amendment), Daniel T. Kildee D-MI (amendment), Darrell Issa R-CA (amendment), David P. Joyce R-OH (amendment), David Schweikert R-AZ (amendment), Donald Norcross D-NJ, Dusty Johnson R-SD (amendment), Elissa Slotkin D-MI (amendment), Eric Burlison R-MO (amendment), Gabe Amo D-RI (amendment), Garret Graves R-LA (amendment), Gerald E. Connolly D-VA (amendment), Glenn Ivey D-MD (amendment), Glenn Thompson R-PA (amendment), Jack Bergman R-MI (amendment), James C. Moylan R-GU (amendment), Jamie Raskin D-MD (amendment), Jared Moskowitz D-FL (amendment), Jennifer Wexton D-VA (amendment), Jim Banks R-IN (amendment), Jodey C. Arrington R-TX (amendment), Joe Neguse D-CO (amendment), Joe Wilson R-SC (amendment), John Garamendi D-CA (amendment), John James R-MI (amendment), John R. Moolenaar R-MI (amendment), John W. Rose R-TN (amendment), Josh Gottheimer D-NJ (amendment), Katie Porter D-CA (amendment), Keith Self R-TX (amendment), Kim Schrier D-WA (amendment), Lloyd Doggett D-TX (amendment), Marcus J. Molinaro R-NY (amendment), Marcy Kaptur D-OH (amendment), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez D-WA (amendment), Mark E. Amodei R-NV (amendment), Mark Takano D-CA (amendment), Melanie A. Stansbury D-NM (amendment), Michael T. McCaul R-TX (amendment), Mike Levin D-CA (amendment), Mike Rogers R-AL, Mikie Sherrill D-NJ (amendment, motion), Nanette Diaz Barragán D-CA (amendment), Neal P. Dunn R-FL (amendment), Nick LaLota R-NY (amendment), Pete Stauber R-MN (amendment), Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL (amendment), Ralph Norman R-SC (amendment), Rick Larsen D-WA (amendment), Robin L. Kelly D-IL (amendment), Ronny Jackson R-TX (amendment), Salud O. Carbajal D-CA (amendment), Scott Perry R-PA (amendment), Seth Magaziner D-RI (amendment), Seth Moulton D-MA (amendment), Stacey E. Plaskett D-VI (amendment), Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (amendment), Sydney Kamlager-Dove D-CA, Sylvia R. Garcia D-TX (amendment), Tim Walberg R-MI (amendment), Tony Gonzales R-TX (amendment), Val T. Hoyle D-OR, Vern Buchanan R-FL (amendment), Victoria Spartz R-IN (amendment), Yadira Caraveo D-CO (amendment), Zachary Nunn R-IA (amendment)Jun 14, 2024
HouseDebate and remarks H3977, H3979, H3984, H3989, H3990–H4047Amendments H3990, H3991, H3993, H3994, H3995, H3997, H3998, H4000, H4001, H4003, H4004, H4006, H4007, H4008, H4009, H4011, H4012, H4014, H4015, H4016, H4017, H4018, H4019, H4020, H4021, H4022, H4023, H4024, H4025, H4026, H4028, H4029, H4030, H4031, H4032, H4033, H4034, H4035, H4036Recorded votes H4037, H4038, H4039, H4040, H4041, H4042, H4043, H4044, H4045, H4046Steube amendment (prohibit funding to purchase certain books in Dept. of Defense Education Activity schools)Clyde amendment (relocate Reconciliation Memorial to originial location in Arlington National Cemetery)Grothman amendment (prohibit hiring for positions focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI))Rosendale amendment (prohibit coverage of sex reassignment surgeries and hormone treatment for transgender)Mills amendment (eliminate discretion to approve display of unapproved flags at military installation)Norman amendment (eliminate offices and personnel focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI))Waltz amendment (establish Army gender-neutral fitness standards for combat military occupational specialties)Van Duyne amendment (prohibit from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services)Williams of Texas amendment (prohibit funding to entities that rate lawful speech as ‘‘fact-checking’’)Adam Smith D-WA, Andrew Ogles R-TN (amendment), Andrew S. Clyde R-GA (amendment), Andy Barr R-KY (amendment), Andy Biggs R-AZ (amendment), Ann M. Kuster D-NH (amendment), Anna G. Eshoo D-CA (amendment), Anna Paulina Luna R-FL (amendment), August Pfluger R-TX (amendment), Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen R-AS (amendment), Austin Scott R-GA (amendment), Beth Van Duyne R-TX (amendment), Bill Pascrell, Jr. D-NJ (amendment), Brad R. Wenstrup R-OH (amendment), Bradley Scott Schneider D-IL (amendment), Brian J. Mast R-FL (amendment), Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA (amendment), Brittany Pettersen D-CO (amendment), Bruce Westerman R-AR (amendment), Byron Donalds R-FL (amendment), Cathy McMorris Rodgers R-WA (amendment), Chip Roy R-TX (amendment), Chris Pappas D-NH (amendment), Chrissy Houlahan D-PA, Christopher H. Smith R-NJ (amendment), Christopher R. Deluzio D-PA, Claudia Tenney R-NY (amendment), Clay Higgins R-LA (amendment), Cory Mills R-FL (amendment), Danny K. Davis D-IL (amendment), Darren Soto D-FL (amendment), Donald S. Beyer, Jr. D-VA, Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA (amendment), Ed Case D-HI (amendment), Elissa Slotkin D-MI (amendment), Eric Burlison R-MO (amendment), Glenn Grothman R-WI (amendment), Grace Meng D-NY (amendment), Greg Casar D-TX (amendment), Greg Stanton D-AZ (amendment), Gus M. Bilirakis R-FL (amendment), Guy Reschenthaler R-PA (amendment), Jamaal Bowman D-NY (amendment), James A. Himes D-CT (amendment), James P. McGovern D-MA, Jared F. Golden D-ME (amendment), Jared Moskowitz D-FL (amendment), Jasmine Crockett D-TX (amendment), Jay Obernolte R-CA (amendment), Jennifer L. McClellan D-VA, Jill N. Tokuda D-HI, Joe Wilson R-SC, John James R-MI (amendment), John R. Curtis R-UT (amendment), John W. Rose R-TN, Josh Brecheen R-OK (amendment), Josh Gottheimer D-NJ (amendment), Juan Ciscomani R-AZ (amendment), Katie Porter D-CA (amendment), Keith Self R-TX (amendment), Ken Calvert R-CA (amendment), Lauren Boebert R-CO (amendment), Marcus J. Molinaro R-NY (amendment), Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL (amendment), Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA (amendment), Mark Alford R-MO (amendment), Mark E. Green R-TN (amendment), Matt Cartwright D-PA (amendment), Matt Gaetz R-FL (amendment), Matthew M. Rosendale, Sr. R-MT (amendment), Maxwell Frost D-FL (amendment), Michael Guest R-MS (amendment), Michael Waltz R-FL (amendment), Mike Rogers R-AL, Mikie Sherrill D-NJ (amendment), Morgan Luttrell R-TX (amendment), Nikki Budzinski D-IL (amendment), Norma J. Torres D-CA (amendment), Paul A. Gosar R-AZ (amendment), Pete Stauber R-MN (amendment), Ralph Norman R-SC (amendment), Rashida Tlaib D-MI, Richard McCormick R-GA (amendment), Rick Larsen D-WA (amendment), Robert B. Aderholt R-AL (amendment), Robert Garcia D-CA, Roger Williams R-TX (amendment), Sara Jacobs D-CA (amendment), Scott Perry R-PA (amendment), Sean Casten D-IL (amendment), Seth Magaziner D-RI (amendment), Seth Moulton D-MA, Susie Lee D-NV (amendment), Terri A. Sewell D-AL, Tim Walberg R-MI (amendment), Vern Buchanan R-FL (amendment), Victoria Spartz R-IN (amendment), Vince Fong R-CA, W. Gregory Steube R-FL (amendment), Warren Davidson R-OH (amendment)Jun 13, 2024
HouseDebate and remarks H3730–H3738, H3767–H3970Text printed H3730, H3777–H3937Amendments H3736, H3938, H3939, H3940, H3941, H3942, H3943, H3944, H3945, H3946, H3947, H3948, H3949, H3950, H3951, H3952, H3954, H3955, H3956, H3958, H3959, H3961, H3962, H3963, H3964Recorded votes H3737, H3966, H3967, H3968, H3969, H3970Biggs amendment (exempt defense related activities from Endangered Species Act)Biggs amendment (prohibit NATO funding until certification that member countries have spent enough on defense)consideration (H. Res. 1287), previous questionGreene amendment (prohibit funding for electric vehicles or electric vehicle charging infrastructure)Roy amendment (prohibit funding to implement certain Executive orders relative to climate change)Waltz amendment (prohibit funding to limit transfer of excess property to local law enforcement)Adam Smith D-WA, Andrew Ogles R-TN (amendment), Andy Barr R-KY (amendment), Andy Biggs R-AZ (amendment), Andy Kim D-NJ, Ann Wagner R-MO, August Pfluger R-TX (amendment), Austin Scott R-GA (amendment), Barry Moore R-AL (amendment), Beth Van Duyne R-TX (amendment), Bill Foster D-IL (amendment), Bill Huizenga R-MI (amendment), Bradley Scott Schneider D-IL (amendment), Brian J. Mast R-FL (amendment), Brittany Pettersen D-CO (amendment), Byron Donalds R-FL (amendment), Chip Roy R-TX (amendment), Chrissy Houlahan D-PA (amendment), Chuck Edwards R-NC (amendment), Claudia Tenney R-NY (amendment), Cory Mills R-FL (amendment), Dan Crenshaw R-TX (amendment), David P. Joyce R-OH (amendment), Derrick Van Orden R-WI, Don Bacon R-NE (amendment), Donald G. Davis D-NC (amendment), Donald Norcross D-NJ, Donald S. Beyer, Jr. D-VA, Doug Lamborn R-CO, Ed Case D-HI (amendment), Eric A. "Rick" Crawford R-AR (amendment), Erin Houchin R-IN (amendment), Garret Graves R-LA (amendment), Guy Reschenthaler R-PA (amendment), Jack Bergman R-MI, Jahana Hayes D-CT (amendment), Jared Huffman D-CA, Jay Obernolte R-CA (amendment), Jennifer L. McClellan D-VA, Jim Banks R-IN (amendment), Jimmy Panetta D-CA (amendment), Jodey C. Arrington R-TX, Joe Courtney D-CT, Joe Neguse D-CO (amendment), John Garamendi D-CA (amendment), Josh Gottheimer D-NJ (amendment), Julia Brownley D-CA (amendment), Kat Cammack R-FL (amendment), Lauren Boebert R-CO (amendment), Lizzie Fletcher D-TX, Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA (amendment), Mark Alford R-MO, Mark E. Amodei R-NV (amendment), Mark E. Green R-TN (amendment), Mary Gay Scanlon D-PA (amendment), Matt Gaetz R-FL, Michael C. Burgess R-TX, Michael R. Turner R-OH, Michael Waltz R-FL (amendment), Mike Ezell R-MS (amendment), Mike Rogers R-AL (amendment), Nancy Mace R-SC (amendment), Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY, Pat Fallon R-TX (amendment), Paul A. Gosar R-AZ (amendment), Ro Khanna D-CA, Robert J. Wittman R-VA, Ronny Jackson R-TX, Ruben Gallego D-AZ, Russell Fry R-SC (amendment), Scott Perry R-PA (amendment), Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX (amendment), Susie Lee D-NV (amendment), Sydney Kamlager-Dove D-CA, Teresa Leger Fernandez D-NM, Thomas Massie R-KY (amendment), Tim Walberg R-MI (amendment), Trent Kelly R-MS, Vern Buchanan R-FL (amendment), Warren Davidson R-OH (amendment)Jun 12, 2024
HouseDebate and remarks H3361Joe Courtney D-CTMay 21, 2024

Research

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Committee report

Congressional Budget Office cost estimates 2

  1. Jun 10, 2024H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025As reported by the House Committee on Armed Services on May 31, 2024
  2. May 29, 2024Direct Spending and Revenue Effects of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025Letter to the Honorable Mike Rogers

Constitutional authority

Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Clause 1, clause 12, clause 13, and clause 14 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution. The single subject of this legislation is: National defense.

The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the Congressional Record, vol. 170, no. 68, April 18, 2024, page H2522.

CRS reports 64

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Cite it 64

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Amendments 38

Amendments offered to this bill.

AmendmentDescriptionOffered byStatus
HAmdt 959An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 118-551 to require the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the STRATCOM Commander, to develop and then implement a plan to restore the B-52 bombers' nuclear capacities.Mike Rogers R-ALOn agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HAmdt 960An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part B of House Report 118-551 as en bloc No. 1: Nos. 2, 3, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, and 117.Mike Rogers R-ALOn agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HAmdt 961An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 118-551 to prohibit U.S. funds from building or rebuilding in the Gaza Strip.Brian J. Mast R-FLOn agreeing to the Mast amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
HAmdt 962An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 118-551 to express the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense and its agencies should not participate in the Eurosatory defense exhibition if Israeli firms are not allowed to participate or if restrictions or the threat of restriction of any party's participation in the event is used as a means of deterring Israel from defending itself.Andrew Ogles R-TNOn agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HAmdt 963An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 118-551 to prohibit Department of Defense funds from being used for the operation of aircraft to transport Palestinian refugees to the U.S.Brian J. Mast R-FLOn agreeing to the Mast amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 204 - 199 (Roll no. 253).
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Related bills 83

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
S 38Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023Related billNov 15, 2023
HR 273DOD Entrepreneurial Innovation ActRelated billJan 11, 2023
HR 587To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.Related billJan 26, 2023
HRES 1287Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8070) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; relating to the consideration of House Report 118-527 and an accompanying resolution; and for other purposes.Procedurally relatedJun 12, 2024
HR 1297To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, and for other purposes.Related billMar 1, 2023
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Titles 4

Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.

Official Title as Introduced
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Introduced
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to House
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Short Title(s) as Passed House
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

Subjects

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Text 4

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  1. Jul 8, 2024Received in Senate
  2. Jun 14, 2024Engrossed in House
  3. May 31, 2024Reported in House
  4. Apr 18, 2024Introduced in House

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