HR-5515 : Became Public Law

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019

This bill authorizes FY2019 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: (1) Procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and space procurement; (2) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; (3) Operation and Maintenance; (4) Working Capital Funds; (5) Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; (6) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; (7) the Defense Inspector General; (8) the Defense Health Program; (9) the Armed Forces Retirement Home; (10) Overseas Contingency Operations; and (11) Military Construction.

The bill also authorizes the FY2019 personnel strength for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel, acquisition policy and management, international programs, and National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-08-13PresidentBecame Public Law No: 115-232.House floor actions
2018-08-13PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2018-08-03FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2018-08-01FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2018-08-01VoteSenate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 10. Record Vote Number: 181.Senate
2018-08-01FloorCloture motion on the conference report to accompany H.R. 5515 withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.Senate
2018-08-01ResolvingDifferencesConference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5538-5543)Senate
2018-07-26FloorCloture motion on the conference report to accompany H.R. 5515 presented in Senate. (CR S5412)Senate
2018-07-26ResolvingDifferencesConference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S5412-5417)Senate
2018-07-26ResolvingDifferencesConference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.Senate
2018-07-26ResolvingDifferencesMotions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-07-26VoteOn agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 359 - 54 (Roll no. 379). (consideration: CR H7708-7709)House floor actions
2018-07-26ResolvingDifferencesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2018-07-26FloorDEBATE - The House resumed debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 5515.House floor actions
2018-07-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 5515.House floor actions
2018-07-26ResolvingDifferencesMr. Thornberry brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-874 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1027. (consideration: CR H7699-7709)House floor actions
2018-07-26FloorRule H. Res. 1027 passed House.House floor actions
2018-07-25ResolvingDifferencesConference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.Senate
2018-07-25FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1027 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 5515.House floor actions
2018-07-25ResolvingDifferencesConference report H. Rept. 115-874 filed. (text of conference report: CR H7202-7637)House floor actions
2018-07-24FloorHouse recommitted the conference report pursuant to H.Res. 1019House floor actions
2018-07-24FloorHouse recommitted the conference report pursuant to H. Res. 1019.House floor actions
2018-07-24ResolvingDifferencesConference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.Senate
2018-07-23ResolvingDifferencesConference report H. Rept. 115-863 filed. (text of conference report: CR H6653-7088)House floor actions
2018-07-11FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2018-07-10ResolvingDifferencesSenate appointed conferees. McCain; Inhofe; Wicker; Fischer; Cotton; Rounds; Ernst; Tillis; Sullivan; Perdue; Cruz; Graham; Sasse; Scott; Crapo; Reed; Nelson; McCaskill; Shaheen; Gillibrand; Blumenthal; Donnelly; Hirono; Kaine; King; Heinrich; Warren; Peters; Brown.Senate
2018-07-10VoteMotion by Senator Reed to instruct Senate conferees (NATO) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 2. Record Vote Number: 149.Senate
2018-07-10ResolvingDifferencesMotion by Senator Reed to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate.Senate
2018-07-10VoteMotion by Senator Cornyn to instruct Senate conferees (Committee on Foreign Investment) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 2. Record Vote Number: 148.Senate
2018-07-10ResolvingDifferencesMotion by Senator Cornyn to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate.Senate
2018-07-10FloorSenate insists on its amendment, agrees to request for conference, and authorizes the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees.Senate
2018-07-10VoteMotion to insist on Senate amendment to House bill, agree to request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 8. Record Vote Number: 147.Senate
2018-07-10FloorMotion to insist on Senate amendment to House bill, agree to request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees made in Senate.Senate
2018-07-10FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.Senate
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed a conferee for consideration of secs. 228, 518, 554, 563, 564, 883, 1044, 1049, 1050B, 1075, 1094, 1095, 1111, 2848, 3120C, 3501, 3504, 3522-25, 3528, 3529, and division D of the House bill and secs. 153, 556, 561-63, 601, 1604, 3501, 3502, 7501, 7502, 7507-09, 7515, and 7517 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Lewis (MN).House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed a conferee for consideration of secs. 313, 314, 316, 342, 1043, 1076, 1079, 1252, 1523, 2822, 2830, 2830A, 2831, 2832, 2845-47, 3402, 3549, 4810, 4837, division E, and sec. 6101 of the House bill and secs. 4, 601, 1002, 1032, 1721, 2833, 2836, and 7518 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bergman.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of sec. 701 of the House bill, and sec. 6201 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Reichert, Roskam, and Neal.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of secs. 547, 552, 582, 1411, and 2844 of the House bill, and secs. 721, 726, and 1431 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Roe (TN), Poliquin, and Walz.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 518, 554, 883, 1044, 1049, 1050B, 1075, 1095, 1111, 2848, 3501, 3504, 3522-25, 3528, 3529, and division D of the House bill, and secs. 153, 556, 601, 1604, 3501, 3502, 7501, 7502, 7507-09, 7515, and 7517 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Comstock and Brownley (CA).House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 811, 851-58, 861, 863-68, and 2803 of the House bill, and secs. 893, 1626, and 6006 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chabot, Knight, and Velazquez.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of secs. 854, 858, and 1603 of the House bill, and secs. 893 and 1604 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Lucas, and Johnson, E. B..House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 506, 511, 569, 822, 831, 832, 834, 835, 860, 875, 880-84, 886, 917, 1101-11, 4711, and 4829 of the House bill, and secs. 568, 595, 607, 632, 702, 813, 902, 937, 1101-05, 1122-25, 1254B, 1628, 1639, 1640, 1716, 1726, 2835, and 6702 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Sanford, Ross, and Lynch.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 313, 314, 316, 342, 1043, 1076, 1079, 2822, 2830, 2830A, 2831, 2832, 2845-47, 3402, 3549, 4810, 4837, division E, and sec. 6101 of the House bill, and secs. 601, 2833, 2836, and 7518 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Westerman and Grijalva.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 826, 1043, 1050B, 1073, 1074, 1079, 1085, 1087, 1090, 1299O-2, 4319, and 4710 of the House bill, and secs. 1025, 1035 and 1715 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Sensenbrenner, and Nadler.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of sec. 1634 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: McCaul, Ratcliffe, and Thompson (MS).House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 346, 1042, 1202-06, 1210, 1211, 1221-23, 1230A, 1230D, 1230F, 1231, 1234, 1236, 1237, 1239, 1240, 1254-56, 1264, 1267, 1268, 1271, 1274, 1276, 1278, 1280, 1282, 1288, 1299O-1, 1299O-2, 1299O-3, 1299O-4, 1301, 1302, 1521, 1522, and 3116 of the House bill, and secs. 331, 1061, 1063, 1201-04, 1207, 1211, 1213, 1221-23, 1231-33, 1241, 1244, 1245, 1261, 1262, 1264-66, 1269, 1301, 1302, 1531, 1622, 1623, 1654, 3113, 3116, 6002, 6202-04, 6701, and 6702 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Mast, and Engel.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of 1299O-2 and 1236 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Hensarling, Barr, and Waters, Maxine.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 701, 712, 1083, 1096, 3111-13, 3118, 3119, 3132, and 4305 of the House bill, and secs. 315, 601, 714, 3111-15, 5802, and 7509 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walden, Hudson, and Pallone.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 228, 563, 564, 1094, and 3120C of the House bill, and secs. 561-63 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx and Scott (VA).House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on the Budget for consideration of secs. 1252 and 1523 of the House bill, and secs. 4, 1002, 1032, and 1721 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Womack and Yarmuth.House floor actions
2018-07-03ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Nunes, Stewart, and Schiff.House floor actions
2018-06-27FloorMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.Senate
2018-06-27ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of title XVII of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Kinzinger, and Engel.House floor actions
2018-06-27ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of title XVII of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hensarling, Barr, and Waters, Maxine.House floor actions
2018-06-27ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of title XVII of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Latta, Johnson (OH), and Pallone.House floor actions
2018-06-27ResolvingDifferencesThe Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thornberry, Wilson of South Carolina, LoBiondo, Bishop of Utah, Turner, Rogers of Alabama, Shuster, Conaway, Lamborn, Wittman, Coffman, Hartzler, Austin Scott of Georgia, Cook, Byrne, Stefanik, Bacon, Banks of Indiana, Smith of Washington, Davis of California, Langevin, Cooper, Bordallo, Courtney, Tsongas, Garamendi, Speier, Veasey, Gabbard, O'Rourke, and Murphy of Florida.House floor actions
2018-06-27ResolvingDifferencesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-06-27VoteOn Closing Portions of the Conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 403 - 15 (Roll no. 301).House floor actions
2018-06-27ResolvingDifferencesMr. Thornberry moved to close portions of the conference.House floor actions
2018-06-27VoteOn motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 188 - 231 (Roll No. 300).House floor actions
2018-06-27ResolvingDifferencesThe previous question was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2018-06-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Carbajal motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 5515. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to section 703 of the Senate bill.House floor actions
2018-06-27ResolvingDifferencesMr. Carbajal moved that the House instruct conferees.House floor actions
2018-06-27ResolvingDifferencesOn motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-06-27ResolvingDifferencesMr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H5782-5783; text: CR H5782)House floor actions
2018-06-19FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2018-06-19FloorSenate ordered measure printed as passed.Senate
2018-06-18VotePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 10. Record Vote Number: 128.Senate
2018-06-18FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3961-3973)Senate
2018-06-14VoteCloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 15. Record Vote Number: 126. (consideration: CR S3943)Senate
2018-06-14FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3932-3943)Senate
2018-06-13FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3866-3899)Senate
2018-06-12FloorCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S3757)Senate
2018-06-12FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3730-3754, S3756-3757)Senate
2018-06-11FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3403-3596)Senate
2018-06-11VoteMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 91 - 4. Record Vote Number: 120.Senate
2018-06-11FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S3395)Senate
2018-06-07VoteCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 4. Record Vote Number: 119. (CR S3282)Senate
2018-06-07FloorMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3281-3289)Senate
2018-06-06FloorCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3005)Senate
2018-06-06FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3005-3023)Senate
2018-06-05CalendarsRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.Senate
2018-06-04IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2018-05-24FloorThe 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. 5515.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-05-24VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 351 - 66 (Roll no. 230).House floor actions
2018-05-24VoteOn motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 191 (Roll no. 229).House floor actions
2018-05-24ResolvingDifferencesMr. Thornberry moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chairHouse floor actions
2018-05-24FloorMr. Thompson (CA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.House floor actions
2018-05-24ResolvingDifferencesMr. Thornberry raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Thornberry made a point of order that the amendment violates clause 10 of rule 21 by proposing an increase in mandatory spending over a relevant period of time. Sustained by the Chair.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorPoint of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add, at the end of the bill a new section consisting of the bill titled "Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2018".House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorMr. Thompson (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H4717-4720)House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (consideration: CR H4717)House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5515.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ferguson amendment No. 168.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorThe Committee resumed its sitting.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 7.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 6.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 5.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 4.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2018-05-24FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4699-4722)House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorMr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4673-4682)House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorTHORNBERRY EN BLOC NO. 4, AS MODIFIED - Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Thornberry, comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 115-698 as En Bloc No. 4: Nos. 55, as modified, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, and 70.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorThornberry amendment en bloc No. 4; modified by unanimous consent. Modification strikes amendment No. 69 printed in House Report 115-698.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorMr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated and on which further proceedings had been postponed.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallagher amendment No. 55.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment, 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
2018-05-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 50.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Engel amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Engel 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
2018-05-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment No. 43.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tenney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Tenney 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
2018-05-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Tenney amendment No. 19.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McKinley amendment, 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
2018-05-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 13.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McGovern amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern 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
2018-05-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 10.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Amodei amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal 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
2018-05-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Amodei amendment No. 8.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Guthrie amendment No. 3.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 1, as modified.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (Consideration: CR H4606-4672)House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorUNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4603-4606)House floor actions
2018-05-23FloorRule H. Res. 908 passed House.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 908 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The rule provides that on any legislative day during the period from May 25, 2018 through June 4, 2018: the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorMr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4562-4580)House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorMr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garamendi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) 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
2018-05-22FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 5.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Aguilar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Aguilar 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
2018-05-22FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Aguilar amendment No. 4.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gabbard amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Gabbard 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
2018-05-22FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Gabbard amendment No. 3.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nolan amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Nolan 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
2018-05-22FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Nolan amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 905, the Committee of the Whole proceeed with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 905 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.House floor actions
2018-05-22FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. (consideration: CR H4367-4562; text of amendment in nature of a substitute: CR H4378-4556)House floor actions
2018-05-21FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 905 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.House floor actions
2018-05-21CommitteeSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 115-676, Part II.House floor actions
2018-05-21FloorSUPPLEMENTAL FILING AUTHORITY - Mr. Mitchell asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill H.R. 5515. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-05-15CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 521.House floor actions
2018-05-15CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 115-676.House floor actions
2018-05-10CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 1.House committee actions
2018-05-10CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-05-09CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2018-04-26CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.House committee actions
2018-04-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.House committee actions
2018-04-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.House committee actions
2018-04-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.House committee actions
2018-04-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.House committee actions
2018-04-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.House committee actions
2018-04-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2018-04-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Mac Thornberry [R] (TX-13)
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