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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Introduced: May 2, 2019 Introduced by: Smith, Adam Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Aug 11, 2020
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
Sep 10, 2019
Received in the Senate.
Jul 12, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2500 as unfinished business.
Jul 12, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 12, 2019
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 12, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 220 - 197 (Roll no. 473).
Jul 12, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 440.
Jul 12, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 12, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jul 12, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 12, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2500.
Jul 12, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 220 - 197 (Roll no. 473).
Jul 12, 2019
The 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. 2500.
Jul 12, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 212 (Roll no. 472).
Jul 12, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 438.
Jul 12, 2019
Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.
Jul 12, 2019
Mr. Thornberry moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5760-5762)
Jul 12, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 441.
Jul 12, 2019
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add the following new titles to the bill: Increase in Funding for Operation and Maintenance, Increase in Funding for Military Personnel, and Increase in Basic Pay.
Jul 12, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Malinowski amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Wagner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 12, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 17.
Jul 12, 2019
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2019
Mr. Smith (WA) moved that the committee rise.
Jul 12, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment No. 437.
Jul 12, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jul 12, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (CR H5733-5743)
Jul 12, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5750-5764)
Jul 11, 2019
Mr. Smith (WA) moved that the Committee rise.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 13.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 14.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 15.
Jul 11, 2019
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Khanna amendment No. 217.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment No. 375.
Jul 11, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tipton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tipton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Turner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Turner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Khanna amendment No. 423.
Jul 11, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Khanna amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment No. 424.
Jul 11, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 386.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment No. 425.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia (TX) amendment No. 428.
Jul 11, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garcia (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 16.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment No. 429.
Jul 11, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment No. 430.
Jul 11, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 11, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2500 as unfinished business.
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 12, 2019 House · vote #473 On Passage Passed 220–197 See who voted →
Jul 12, 2019 House · vote #472 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 204–212 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

This bill authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation.

The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for

  • Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement;
  • Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation;
  • Operation and Maintenance;
  • Working Capital Funds;
  • Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction;
  • Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities;
  • the Defense Inspector General;
  • the Defense Health Program;
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home;
  • Overseas Contingency Operations; and
  • Military Construction.

The bill authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • international programs;
  • National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters.

The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

The bill sets forth policies for

  • North Korea nuclear sanctions,
  • paid family leave for federal personnel,
  • limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting,
  • defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations,
  • matters relating to Burma,
  • Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability,
  • measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab,
  • sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and
  • a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements.
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Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.

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