Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
118-HR-8580118th CongressIntroduced May 28, 2024Armed Forces and National Security
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Introduced
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Floor Vote
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Signed
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
Sponsor
Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31](R-TX-31)Summary
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies.
The bill provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military construction for
- the Army;
- the Navy and Marine Corps;
- the Air Force;
- Defense-wide agencies and activities;
- the Army and Air National Guard; and
- the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves.
The bill also provides appropriations to DOD for
- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program;
- the Base Closure Account;
- Construction and Operation and Maintenance of Family Housing for the Army, the Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide agencies and activities;
- the Family Housing Improvement Fund; and
- the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund.
Within the VA budget, the bill provides appropriations for
- the Veterans Benefits Administration,
- the Veterans Health Administration,
- the National Cemetery Administration, and
- Departmental Administration.
The bill provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including
- the American Battle Monuments Commission,
- the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims,
- Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, and
- the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Subjects
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Actions (30)
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
Sep 12, 2024Senate
Received in the Senate.
Jun 11, 2024Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 197 (Roll no. 247).
Jun 5, 2024House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 197 (Roll no. 247).
Jun 5, 2024Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 207 (Roll no. 246).
Jun 5, 2024House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
Ms. Wasserman Schultz moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3666)
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8580.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3664-3668)
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
Mr. Rutherford moved that the committee rise.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 46.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steube Amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 45.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert Amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 44.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert Amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 43.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3661-3664)
Jun 5, 2024House floor actions
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
Jun 4, 2024House floor actions
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 4, 2024House floor actions
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
Jun 4, 2024House floor actions
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 4, 2024House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3633-3637)
Jun 4, 2024House floor actions