HR 8580
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Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
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Sep 12, 2024
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
Jun 11, 2024
Received in the Senate.
Jun 5, 2024
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, 2024
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 5, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3661-3664)
Jun 5, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 197 (Roll no. 247).
Jun 5, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 197 (Roll no. 247).
Jun 5, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 207 (Roll no. 246).
Jun 5, 2024
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, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 5, 2024
Ms. Wasserman Schultz moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3666)
Jun 5, 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 5, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 5, 2024
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8580.
Jun 5, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3664-3668)
Jun 5, 2024
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
Jun 5, 2024
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 5, 2024
Mr. Rutherford moved that the committee rise.
Jun 5, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kiggans (VA) amendment No. 20.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kiggans (VA) amendment No. 19.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the James amendment No. 18.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 17.
Jun 4, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 16, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 16.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 10.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burchett amendment No. 9.
Jun 4, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bost amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 8.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 2.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 1.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.
Jun 4, 2024
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8580.
Jun 4, 2024
The Speaker designated the Honorable John W. Rose to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun 4, 2024
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1269 and Rule XVIII.
Jun 4, 2024
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 and H.R. 8282. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 under a structured rule and H.R. 8282 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jun 4, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1269. (consideration: CR H3601-3637; text: CR H3605-3615)
Jun 4, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 4, 2024
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
Jun 4, 2024
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 4, 2024
Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
Jun 4, 2024
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 4, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3633-3637)
Jun 4, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 42, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jun 4, 2024
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 42.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2024 | House · vote #247 | On Passage | Passed | 209–197 | See who voted → |
| Jun 5, 2024 | House · vote #246 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 199–207 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
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Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
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