HR-4486 : Still Just a Bill

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - Appropriates funds for FY2015 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) DOD chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Account.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) the Veterans Benefits Administration, including for readjustment benefits, veterans insurance and indemnities, the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund, the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program Account, and the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program Account; (2) the Veterans Health Administration; (3) the National Cemetery Administration; and (4) departmental administration, including for the Board of Veterans Appeals, the Veterans Benefits Administration, the Office of Inspector General, construction for major and minor projects, and grants for the construction of extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries.

Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission, (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, (3) Army cemeterial expenses, and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

Specifies restrictions and authorities regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-05-22CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 400.Senate
2014-05-22CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Johnson SD, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-174.Senate
2014-05-20CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2014-05-01IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.Senate
2014-04-30FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2014-04-30VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 416 - 1 (Roll no. 187).House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3357)House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4486.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that proceedings would resume on the adoption of amendments.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorMOMENT OF SILENCE - The House observed a moment of silence with respect to the victims of the recent tornados.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Noem amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Walorski amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Nunes amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Peters (MI) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Farenthold amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson Lee amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Grayson amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gosar amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Runyan amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Blumenauer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Blumenauer amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Takano amendment No. 3 under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ross amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (FL) amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Rothfus amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moran amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Blumenauer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Moran amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the LaMalfa amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Terry amendment under the five-minute rule, pending reservation of a point of order.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Ruiz amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Costa amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Sinema amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Turner amendment No. 4 under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorDEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Castor amendment under the five-minute rule.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4486.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Daniel Webster to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 557 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorThe resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate for both bills. For H.R. 4486, the resolution provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. For H.R. 4487, the resolution makes in order only those specified amendments printed in the report. The resolution provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions during consideration of each bill.House floor actions
2014-04-30FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 557. (consideration: CR H3308-3358; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H3319-3320, H3320, H3321, H3322-3324; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H3324, H3325, H3325-3326, H3329, H3330-3332; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H3336-3337; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H3337, H3339)House floor actions
2014-04-29FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 557 Reported to House. The resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate for both bills. For H.R. 4486, the resolution provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. For H.R. 4487, the resolution makes in order only those specified amendments printed in the report. The resolution provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions during consideration of each bill.House floor actions
2014-04-17CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 306.House floor actions
2014-04-17CommitteeThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-416, by Mr. Culberson.House floor actions
2014-04-17IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

John Abney Culberson [R] (TX-7)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
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  • Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
  • Alliances
  • Appropriations
  • Arms control and nonproliferation
  • Building construction
  • Business ethics
  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Chemical and biological weapons
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Corporate finance and management
  • Correctional facilities and imprisonment
  • Crimes against property
  • Defense spending
  • Detention of persons
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal appellate courts
  • Foreign and international corporations
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Government trust funds
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Housing finance and home ownership
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Land transfers
  • Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
  • Medical research
  • Metals
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Monuments and memorials
  • Motor vehicles
  • National Guard and reserves
  • Pornography
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • Research administration and funding
  • Residential rehabilitation and home repair
  • Retail and wholesale trades
  • Roads and highways
  • Specialized courts
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
  • Transportation costs
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation
  • Property tax
  • Alaska
  • Caribbean area
  • Cuba
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Portugal
  • Virginia
  • American Battle Monuments Commission
  • Armed Forces Retirement Home
  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Veterans Affairs

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