HR 8070
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Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Everywhere this bill has been
50 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 8, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Jun 14, 2024
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jun 14, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 14, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 279).
Jun 14, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 14, 2024
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 14, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 214 (Roll no. 278).
Jun 14, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. (text: CR H4095)
Jun 14, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 14, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 14, 2024
Ms. Sherrill moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 14, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 14, 2024
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 279).
Jun 14, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8070.
Jun 14, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4067-4097)
Jun 14, 2024
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. 8070.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
UNANIMOUS 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.
Jun 13, 2024
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 13, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4036-4047)
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
Pursuant to clause 6(h) of rule XVIII, the Committee rose.
Jun 13, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 13, 2024
Pursuant to clause 6(h) of rule XVIII, the Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 13, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Jun 13, 2024
DEBATE - 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.
Jun 13, 2024
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 13, 2024
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8070 as unfinished business.
Jun 13, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2024 | House · vote #279 | On Passage | Passed | 217–199 | See who voted → |
| Jun 14, 2024 | House · vote #278 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 202–214 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate.
Committees of jurisdiction
16
- Armed Services Committee
- Budget Committee
- Committee on House Administration
- Education and Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
- Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Small Business Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee