National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
This bill authorizes FY2017 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:
The bill also authorizes the FY2017 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding:
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
The bill authorizes FY2017 appropriations and sets forth policies for Military Construction for the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, defense agencies, international programs, Guard and Reserve Forces, and Base Realignment and Closure Activities.
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2016-05-26 | Calendars | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502. | Senate |
2016-05-18 | Floor | 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. 4909. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Vote | On passage Passed by recorded vote: 277 - 147 (Roll no. 216). | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Vote | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 243 (Roll no. 215). | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2811) | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyburn motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments: In section 567 (relating to a prohibition on the establishment, maintenance, or support of Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps units at educational institutions that display the Confederate battle flag), strike subsection (c). Also, the motion strikes section 1094 of the bill, which would allow religious organizations contracting with the federal government to discriminate against LGBT individuals whom they may employ. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | Mr. Clyburn moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Armed Services. (consideration: CR H2809-2812; text: CR H2809) | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (consideration: CR H2809) | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2809) | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4909. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2804-2813) | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4909 as unfinished business. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bordallo amendment No. 119. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendments en bloc #9. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendments en bloc #8. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendments en bloc #7. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendments en bloc #6. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendments en bloc #5. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendments en bloc #4. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 18. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sanford amendment No. 12, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sanford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sanford amendment No. 12. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn amendment No. 11. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zinke amendment No. 10. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendments en bloc #3. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 9. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment No. 7. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendments en bloc #2. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 6. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee amendment No. 5. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendments en bloc #1. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 3. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Fleming amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fleming demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fleming amendment No. 2. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | RISING INFORMALLY - The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the President. Subsequently, the Committee resumed its sitting. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Buck amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Buck demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 1. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2732-2786) | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4909 as unfinished business. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2730-2732) | House floor actions |
2016-05-18 | Floor | Rule H. Res. 735 passed House. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 735 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4909. The resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 4909. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4909 as unfinished business. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Zinke Part B amendment No. 60, as modified. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) Part B amendment No. 26. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Larsen (WA) Part B amendment No. 25. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry Part B amendments en bloc #4. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry Part B amendments en bloc #3. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walorski Part B amendment No. 18. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (PA) Part B amendment No. 16. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Poe (TX) amendment No. 14, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Poe (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Poe (TX) Part B amendment No. 14, as modified. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Purusuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Part B Thornberry amendments en bloc #2. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Walorski Part B amendment No. 13. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nadler amendment No. 12, 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 the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nadler Part B amendment No. 12. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry Part B amendment No. 11. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | RESUMED SITTING - The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE - The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McKinley demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley Part B amendment No. 10. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi Part B amendment No. 3. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman Part B amendment No. 2. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry Part B amendments en bloc #1. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 732, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry Part B amendment no. 1. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4909. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 732 and Rule XVIII. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4909 with 1 hour of general debate. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five minute rule. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order expect those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolution. | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 732. (consideration: CR H2458-2677, H2677-2698; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2467-2667) | House floor actions |
2016-05-17 | Floor | Rule H. Res. 732 passed House. | House floor actions |
2016-05-16 | Floor | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 732 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4909 with 1 hour of general debate. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five minute rule. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order expect those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolution. | House floor actions |
2016-05-12 | Committee | Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 114-537, Part II. | House floor actions |
2016-05-12 | Floor | FILING AUTHORITY - Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be permitted to file a supplemental report on H.R. 4909. Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
2016-05-04 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413. | House floor actions |
2016-05-04 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 114-537. | House floor actions |
2016-04-28 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 2. | House committee actions |
2016-04-28 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
2016-04-27 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
2016-04-21 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
2016-04-21 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
2016-04-21 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
2016-04-21 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
2016-04-21 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
2016-04-21 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
2016-04-20 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
2016-04-20 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
2016-04-20 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
2016-04-20 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
2016-04-20 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . | House committee actions |
2016-04-20 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
2016-04-15 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces. | House committee actions |
2016-04-15 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces. | House committee actions |
2016-04-15 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. | House committee actions |
2016-04-15 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. | House committee actions |
2016-04-15 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. | House committee actions |
2016-04-15 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. | House committee actions |
2016-04-12 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House floor actions |
2016-04-12 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |