HR-2500 : Still Just a Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

This bill authorizes FY2020 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

  • Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, missiles, and space procurement;
  • Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation;
  • Operation and Maintenance;
  • Working Capital Funds;
  • Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction;
  • Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities;
  • the Defense Inspector General;
  • the Defense Health Program;
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home;
  • Overseas Contingency Operations; and
  • Military Construction.

The bill authorizes the FY2020 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.

The bill also authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-08-11CalendarsRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.Senate
2019-09-10IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2019-07-12FloorThe 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. 2500.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-07-12VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 220 - 197 (Roll no. 473).House floor actions
2019-07-12VoteOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 212 (Roll no. 472).House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorFloor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add the following new titles to the bill: Increase in Funding for Operation and Maintenance, Increase in Funding for Military Personnel, and Increase in Basic Pay.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorMr. Thornberry moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5760-5762)House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2500.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5750-5764)House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2500 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorMr. Smith (WA) moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2019-07-12CommitteeApproved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.House committee actions
2019-07-12FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 17.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 441.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 440.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Malinowski amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Wagner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Malinowski amendment No. 438.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment No. 437.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (CR H5733-5743)House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2500 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorMr. Smith (WA) moved that the Committee rise.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment No. 430.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ocasio-Cortez amendment No. 429.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garcia (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rogers (AL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia (TX) amendment No. 428.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment No. 425.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment No. 424.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Khanna amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Khanna amendment No. 423.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Turner amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Turner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 386.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tipton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tipton demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment No. 375.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Khanna amendment No. 217.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 16.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 15.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 14.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 13.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 12.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 11.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 10.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 9.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Kendra S. Horn en bloc No. 8.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 7.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 6.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Amash amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Amash amendment No. 50.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Lee (CA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (CA) amendment No. 49.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 48.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 46.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Raskin amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Raskin amendment No. 45.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ted Lieu (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gibbs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ted Lieu (CA) amendment No. 44.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Takano amendment No. 39.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 5.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Langevin amendment No. 35.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Frankel amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frankel amendment No. 34.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED 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 until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 33.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED 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 ayes had prevailed. Mr. Turner demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Blumenauer amendment No. 32.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorUNFINISHED 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
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED 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. Ms. Cheney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment No. 31.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED 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. Ms. Stefanik demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment No. 29.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cicilline amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cicilline amendment No. 27.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Zeldin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 26.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ted Lieu amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Zeldin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ted Lieu amendment No. 24.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ted Lieu amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Zeldin demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ted Lieu amendment No. 23.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Sherman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Wright demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sherman amendment No. 21.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2019-07-11FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5594-5724)House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2500 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorMr. Smith (WA) moved that the Committee rise.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 4.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 3.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 2.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hice (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 19.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Omar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Omar amendment No. 17.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Shalala amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx (NC) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shalala amendment No. 14.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 12.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hice (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 11.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Barr demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Torres (CA) amendment No. 10.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Brindisi amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brindisi amendment No. 9.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 6.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Speier amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Speier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Speier amendment No. 3.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) en bloc No. 1.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Stefanik demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 476, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2500.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 476 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2500 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution provides for a motion to suspend the rules relating to H.R. 1327 on the legislative days of July 11, 2019, or July 12, 2019.House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 476. (consideration: CR H5337-5576; text: CR H5351-5533)House floor actions
2019-07-10FloorRule H. Res. 476 passed House.House floor actions
2019-07-09FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 476 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2500 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution provides for a motion to suspend the rules relating to H.R. 1327 on the legislative days of July 11, 2019, or July 12, 2019.House floor actions
2019-06-27CommitteeSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 116-120, Part II.House floor actions
2019-06-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 88.House floor actions
2019-06-19CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 116-120.House floor actions
2019-06-12CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 24.House committee actions
2019-06-12CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 8 .House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-06-04CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-05-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.House committee actions
2019-05-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.House committee actions
2019-05-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.House committee actions
2019-05-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.House committee actions
2019-05-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.House committee actions
2019-05-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.House committee actions
2019-05-02IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2019-05-02IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
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  • Health personnel
  • Higher education
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Human rights
  • Immigration status and procedures
  • Indian lands and resources rights
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Land transfers
  • Lawyers and legal services
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Lighting, heating, cooling
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Marshall Islands
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Members of Congress
  • Mental health
  • Middle East
  • Military command and structure
  • Military education and training
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military history
  • Military law
  • Military operations and strategy
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Military readiness
  • Minority education
  • Monuments and memorials
  • National Guard and reserves
  • New Mexico
  • News media and reporting
  • Noise pollution
  • North Carolina
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Nursing
  • Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
  • Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
  • Oil and gas
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Personnel records
  • Protest and dissent
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Puerto Rico
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • Religion
  • Residential rehabilitation and home repair
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Sex and reproductive health
  • Sex offenses
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
  • Solid waste and recycling
  • Strategic materials and reserves
  • Student aid and college costs
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security
  • U.S. territories and protectorates
  • Utah
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
  • Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
  • Vietnam
  • Violent crime
  • Virginia
  • Visas and passports
  • Water quality
  • Water use and supply
  • Women's health
  • Women's rights
  • Worker safety and health

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