HR 4000
104th Congress
House
To amend title 10, United States Code, to restore the provisions of chapter 76 of that title (relating to missing persons) as in effect before the amendments made by the National Defense…
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Official title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to restore the provisions of chapter 76 of that title (relating to missing persons) as in effect before the amendments made by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997.
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16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 1996
Received in the Senate.
Sep 27, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 27, 1996
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 449).
Sep 27, 1996
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11540-11541)
Sep 27, 1996
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 27, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 27, 1996
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11470-11476)
Sep 27, 1996
Mr. Spence moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 17, 1996
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 440.
Sep 17, 1996
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on National Security. H. Rept. 104-806.
Sep 12, 1996
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
Sep 12, 1996
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 29, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Aug 29, 1996
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Aug 2, 1996
Introduced in House
Aug 2, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 1996 | House · vote #449 | Suspend the rules and pass, as amended | Passed | 404–0 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
3
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 5,423 | – | Pending |
| SAMDT 5,422 | – | Pending |
| SAMDT 5,420 | – | Pending |
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Received in the Senate.
Plain-English summary
Restores Federal armed forces provisions relating to the status of missing persons as in effect before amendments made by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997.
Bill text
4 versions
- Engrossed in House Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF
- Received in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Reported in House Formatted Text PDF
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
29
Faleomavaega, Eni
FROST, MARTIN
KLECZKA, GERALD
BALLENGER, CASS
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
Burr, Richard
BUYER, STEPHEN
R
Calvert, Ken
COLLINS, MAC
COMBEST, LARRY
CRANE, PHILIP
R
Crapo, Mike
DUNN, JENNIFER
GOSS, PORTER
R
Graham, Lindsey
GREENWOOD, JAMES
HOUGHTON, AMO
R
Lucas, Frank D.
MCINNIS, SCOTT
NETHERCUTT, GEORGE
QUINN, JACK
D
Reed, Jack
R
Rogers, Harold
I
Sanders, Bernard
Sanford, Mark
R
Smith, Christopher H.
SMITH, NICK
TAUZIN, W.
R
Wicker, Roger F.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4000: To amend title 10, United States Code, to restore the provisions of chapter 76 of that title (relating to missing persons) as in effect before the amendments made by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4000/
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