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Public Law115th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 84Became Law

A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 20, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill allows the first person, and only such person, appointed as Secretary of Defense after the enactment of this bill to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, not within at least three years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (Under current law, an individual may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense within seven years after relief from such active duty.)

What just happenedJan 20, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 20, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Jan 20, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Jan 20, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Jan 20, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Jan 13, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. Jan 13, 2017FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 - 151, 1 Present (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H520)

  7. Jan 13, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 - 151, 1 Present (Roll no. 59).(text: CR H520)

  8. Jan 13, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H531-532)

  9. Jan 13, 2017FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 84, the Chair put the question on passge and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of S. 84 until later in the legislative day.

  10. Jan 13, 2017FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Jan 13, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on S. 84.

  12. Jan 13, 2017FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of S. Con. Res. 3 and S. 84. The resolution provides for two hours of general debate on S. Con. Res. 3 under a structured rule, and ninety minutes of debate on S.84. The resolution also provides for one motion to commit on S. 84.

  13. Jan 13, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 48. (consideration: CR H520-529)

  14. Jan 13, 2017FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 48 passed House.

  15. Jan 12, 2017FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 48 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. Con. Res. 3 and S. 84. The resolution provides for two hours of general debate on S. Con. Res. 3 under a structured rule, and ninety minutes of debate on S.84. The resolution also provides for one motion to commit on S. 84.

  16. Jan 12, 2017FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  17. Jan 12, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Jan 12, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  19. Jan 12, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative (pursuant to H.R. 2028, 114th Congress), without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 17. Record Vote Number: 27. (text: CR S307)

  20. Jan 12, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative (pursuant to H.R. 2028, 114th Congress), without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 17. Record Vote Number: 27.(text: CR S307)

  21. Jan 12, 2017Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S299-307)

  22. Jan 12, 2017Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  23. Jan 12, 2017Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S299)

  24. Jan 12, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2.

  25. Jan 12, 2017Committee

    Committee on Armed Services. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. Without written report.

    Armed Services Committee
  26. Jan 12, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Armed Services. Reported by Senator McCain without amendment. Without written report.

    Armed Services Committee
  27. Jan 12, 2017Committee

    Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Armed Services Committee
  28. Jan 10, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  29. Jan 10, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 20, 201749

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill allows the first person, and only such person, appointed as Secretary of Defense after the enactment of this bill to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, not within at least three years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (Under current law, an individual may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense within seven years after relief from such active duty.)

Passed House without amendmentJan 13, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill allows the first person, and only such person, appointed as Secretary of Defense after the enactment of this bill to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, not within at least three years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (Under current law, an individual may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense within seven years after relief from such active duty.)

Passed Senate without amendmentJan 12, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 1) This bill allows the first person, and only such person, appointed as Secretary of Defense after the enactment of this bill to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, not within at least three years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (Under current law, an individual may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense within seven years after relief from such active duty.)

Introduced in SenateJan 10, 2017

This bill allows the first person, and only such person, appointed as Secretary of Defense after the enactment of this bill to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, at least three years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (Under current law, an individual may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense within seven years after relief from such active duty.)

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