HR-2029 : Became Public Law

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016

Provides FY2016 appropriations to: the Department of Defense (DOD) for military construction, military family housing, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program; the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); and related agencies.

Provides appropriations to DOD for: Military Construction for the Army; Navy and Marine Corps; Air Force; Defense-Wide agencies and activities (other than military departments); the Army and Air National Guard; and the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves.

Provides appropriations to DOD for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program.

Provides appropriations to DOD for Construction and Operation and Maintenance of Family Housing for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and Defense-Wide agencies and activities (other than military departments).

Provides appropriations for the Department of Defense Base Closure Account.

Provides appropriations to the VA for the Veterans Benefits Administration, including Compensation and Pensions, Readjustment Benefits, Veterans Insurance and Indemnities, the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund, the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program Account, and the Native American Veterans Housing Loan Program Account.

Provides appropriations to the VA for the Veterans Health Administration, including Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, Medical Facilities, and Medical and Prosthetic Research.

Provides appropriations to the VA for the National Cemetery Administration.

Provides appropriations to the VA for Departmental Administration, including General Administration, the Board of Veterans Appeals, General Operating Expenses of the Veterans Benefits Administration, Information Technology Systems, the Office of Inspector General, Major Construction Projects, Minor Construction Projects, Grants for the Construction of State Extended Care Facilities, and Grants for Construction of Veterans Cemeteries.

Rescinds specified funds previously appropriated to DOD and the VA.

Provides appropriations for 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.

Provide appropriations to DOD for Overseas Contingency Operations Military Construction projects for the Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and Defense-Wide agencies and activities.

Sets forth permissible, restricted, and prohibited uses for funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-12-18PresidentBecame Public Law No: 114-113.House floor actions
2015-12-18PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2015-12-18FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2015-12-18FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2015-12-18VoteSenate agreed to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2029 by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 33. Record Vote Number: 339. (consideration: CR S8859)Senate
2015-12-18VoteMotion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to the measure (the motion to concur in the House amendments to the Senate amendment) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 25. Record Vote Number: 338. (consideration: CR S8858-8859)Senate
2015-12-18FloorPoint of order that the motion to concur in the House amendments to the Senate amendment violates section 311(a)(2)(b) of the CBA raised in Senate.Senate
2015-12-18VoteMotion to table the first House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2029 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 31 - 67. Record Vote Number: 337. (consideration: CR S8858)Senate
2015-12-18VoteCloture on the motion to concur in the House amendments to the Senate amendment invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 72 - 26. Record Vote Number: 336.Senate
2015-12-18FloorCloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendments to the Senate amendment presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S8857-8858; text: CR S8857, S8858)Senate
2015-12-18FloorMotion by Senator McConnell to concur in the House amendments to the Senate amendment made in Senate. (consideration: CR S8844-8859)Senate
2015-12-18FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8844)Senate
2015-12-18FloorMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendment.Senate
2015-12-18VoteOn motion to concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment specified in section 3(a) of H.Res. 566 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 316 - 113 (Roll no. 705). (text: CR 12/17/2015 H9399-9423)House floor actions
2015-12-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business (consideration: CR H10696)House floor actions
2015-12-17FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rogers(KY) motion to concur in the Senate amendment with the amendment printed in sec. 3(a) of H. Res. 566, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion, and by voice vote the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (KY) demanded the yeas and nays, and pursuant to sec. 2 of H.Res. 566 and clause 8 of Rule XX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the Rogers (KY) motion until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-12-17ResolvingDifferencesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H9676)House floor actions
2015-12-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 566, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment with the amendment printed in sec. 3(a) (Consolidated Appropriations) of H. Res. 566.House floor actions
2015-12-17FloorThe Chair announced that, pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings were resumed on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment with amendments.House floor actions
2015-12-17FloorPursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion to concur in the Senate amendment with amendments would be postponed.House floor actions
2015-12-17VoteOn motion to concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment specified in section 3(b) of H.Res. 566 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 318 - 109 (Roll no. 703). (consideration: CR H9399-9433; text: CR H9434-9660)House floor actions
2015-12-17ResolvingDifferencesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H9432)House floor actions
2015-12-17FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 566, the question shall be divided among the two House amendments. Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 566, the portion of the divided question comprising the amendment specified in section 3(b) of H.Res. 566 (Tax Extenders) shall be considered first. The amendment is debatable for one hour.House floor actions
2015-12-17FloorPursuant to H. Res. 566, Mr. Brady (TX) was recognized to move that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2029 with the amendments specified in sec. 3(a) and sec. 3(b) of H. Res. 566. (consideration: CR H9390-9433, H9434-9676, H9693-10160, H10161-10471; text of Senate amendment as received in House: CR H9390-9399)House floor actions
2015-11-12FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2015-11-10FloorThe committee substitute, notwithstanding the passage of H.R. 2029, was withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7955)Senate
2015-11-10VotePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 0. Record Vote Number: 302.Senate
2015-11-10FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7871-7875, S7878-7881, S7955)Senate
2015-11-09FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7847-7852, S7853)Senate
2015-11-06CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-609.Senate
2015-11-05FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S7786-7811; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S7786-7793)Senate
2015-11-05VoteMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 0. Record Vote Number: 299. (consideration: CR S7786)Senate
2015-11-05FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7779-7786)Senate
2015-10-01VoteCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 44. Record Vote Number: 273. (consideration: CR S7074; text: CR S7074)Senate
2015-10-01FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7062-7065, S7067-7075)Senate
2015-09-30FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S7014; text: CR S7014)Senate
2015-09-30FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7014-7043)Senate
2015-07-30CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-609.Senate
2015-05-21CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.Senate
2015-05-21CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Kirk with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-57.Senate
2015-05-04IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.Senate
2015-04-30FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2015-04-30VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 163 (Roll no. 193).House floor actions
2015-04-30VoteOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 236 (Roll no. 192). (consideration: CR H2709-2710)House floor actions
2015-04-30FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2709)House floor actions
2015-04-30FloorFloor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kirkpatrick motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to provide $15 million in additional funds for the Veterans Health Administration Medical Services account. The increase would be offset from the Departmental Administration General Administration account.House floor actions
2015-04-30FloorMrs. Kirkpatrick moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H2708-2710; text: CR H2708)House floor actions
2015-04-30FloorThe 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
2015-04-30FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2029.House floor actions
2015-04-30FloorUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.House floor actions
2015-04-30FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2015-04-30FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2702-2710)House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2029 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorMr. Dent moved that the Committee rise. (consideration: CR H2623)House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 3.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hice (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hice (GA) amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Farenthold amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hill amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stivers amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roe amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hurd amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ratcliffe amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pocan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pocan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pocan amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Noem amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pocan amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roe amendment No. 6.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rothfus amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Babin amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorPOSTPONED 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 adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jolly amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boustany amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the second Mulvaney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Second Mulvaney amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mulvaney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the had noes prevailed. Mr. Mulvaney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the First Mulvaney amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Van Hollen amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Van Hollen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Hollen amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mulvaney amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Benishek amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walberg amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ruiz amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sinema amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Titus amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment.House floor actions
2015-04-29VoteOn sustaining the ruling of the Chair. Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 180 (Roll no. 178).House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorMr. Bishop (GA) appealed the ruling of the Chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the Chair.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 223, the Committee of the Whole House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (GA) amendment, pending reservation of a point of order.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2029.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 223 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2028 and H.R. 2029. Motion to recommit allowed. The resolution provides for a modified-open rule for both H.R. 2028 and H.R. 2029.House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 223. (consideration: CR H2574-2623; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H2583, H2586, H2587-2589; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H2589, H2590, H2591, H2594, H2595, H2596-2598, H2598-2599, H2599; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H2600; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H2600, H2602-2603, H2603; text of Title V as reported in House: CR H2604, H2605, CR 4/30/2015 H2708)House floor actions
2015-04-29FloorRule H. Res. 223 passed House.House floor actions
2015-04-28FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 223 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2028 and H.R. 2029. Motion to recommit allowed. The resolution provides for a modified-open rule for both H.R. 2028 and H.R. 2029.House floor actions
2015-04-24CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 65.House floor actions
2015-04-24CommitteeThe House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-92, by Mr. Dent.House floor actions
2015-04-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
2015-04-21CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-609.Senate
2015-04-15CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-609.Senate
2015-03-19CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-609.Senate
2015-03-17CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-609.Senate
2015-03-10CommitteeCommittee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-609.Senate

Sponsor :

Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
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Economics and Public Finance
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