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Bill116th CongressFiled May 2, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 2500

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 12, 2019)

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 strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • international programs;
  • National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters.

The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

The bill sets forth policies for

  • North Korea nuclear sanctions,
  • paid family leave for federal personnel,
  • limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting,
  • defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations,
  • matters relating to Burma,
  • Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability,
  • measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab,
  • sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and
  • a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements.

What just happenedAug 11, 2020

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9](D-WA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Aug 11, 2020Calendars

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.

  2. Sep 10, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Jul 12, 2019FloorH38900

    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. 2500.

  4. Jul 12, 2019FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  5. Jul 12, 2019FloorH38310

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

  6. Jul 12, 2019FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 220 - 197 (Roll no. 473).

  7. Jul 12, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 220 - 197 (Roll no. 473).

  8. Jul 12, 2019FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 204 - 212 (Roll no. 472).

    Armed Services Committee
  9. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  10. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8D000

    Floor 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.

  11. Jul 12, 2019FloorH36100

    Mr. Thornberry moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5760-5762)

    Armed Services Committee
  12. Jul 12, 2019FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  13. Jul 12, 2019FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2500.

  14. Jul 12, 2019FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  15. Jul 12, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5750-5764)

  16. Jul 12, 2019FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2500 as unfinished business.

  17. Jul 12, 2019FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  18. Jul 12, 2019FloorH32340

    Mr. Smith (WA) moved that the committee rise.

  19. Jul 12, 2019Committee

    Approved Further Amendments To Measure Previously Reported.

    Armed Services Committee
  20. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  21. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  22. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  23. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  24. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  25. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  26. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  27. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  28. Jul 12, 2019FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  29. Jul 12, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (CR H5733-5743)

  30. Jul 11, 2019FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2500 as unfinished business.

  31. Jul 11, 2019FloorH32341

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  32. Jul 11, 2019FloorH32340

    Mr. Smith (WA) moved that the Committee rise.

  33. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  34. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  35. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  36. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  37. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  38. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  39. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  40. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  41. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  42. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  43. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  44. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  45. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  46. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  47. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  48. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  49. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  50. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  51. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  52. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  53. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  54. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  55. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  56. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  57. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  58. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  59. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  60. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  61. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  62. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  63. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  64. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  65. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  66. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  67. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  68. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  69. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  70. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  71. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  72. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  73. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  74. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  75. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  76. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  77. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  78. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  79. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  80. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED 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.

  81. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  82. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  83. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  84. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  85. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  86. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  87. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  88. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  89. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  90. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  91. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  92. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  93. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  94. Jul 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  95. Jul 11, 2019FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  96. Jul 11, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5594-5724)

  97. Jul 10, 2019FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2500 as unfinished business.

  98. Jul 10, 2019FloorH32341

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  99. Jul 10, 2019FloorH32340

    Mr. Smith (WA) moved that the Committee rise.

  100. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  101. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  102. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  103. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  104. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  105. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  106. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  107. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  108. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  109. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  110. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  111. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  112. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  113. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  114. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  115. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  116. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  117. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  118. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  119. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  120. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  121. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED 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.

  122. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - 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.

  123. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2500.

  124. Jul 10, 2019FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  125. Jul 10, 2019FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 476 and Rule XVIII.

  126. Jul 10, 2019FloorH8D000

    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.

  127. Jul 10, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 476. (consideration: CR H5337-5576; text: CR H5351-5533)

  128. Jul 10, 2019FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 476 passed House.

  129. Jul 9, 2019FloorH1L210

    Rules 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.

  130. Jun 27, 2019CommitteeH12210

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 116-120, Part II.

    Armed Services Committee
  131. Jun 27, 2019Committee5000

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 116-120, Part II.

    Armed Services Committee
  132. Jun 19, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 88.

  133. Jun 19, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 116-120.

    Armed Services Committee
  134. Jun 19, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 116-120.

    Armed Services Committee
  135. Jun 12, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 24.

    Armed Services Committee
  136. Jun 12, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Armed Services Committee
  137. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 8 .

    Strategic Forces Subcommittee
  138. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Readiness Subcommittee
  139. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Readiness Subcommittee
  140. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee
  141. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee
  142. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Military Personnel Subcommittee
  143. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Military Personnel Subcommittee
  144. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
  145. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
  146. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee
  147. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee
  148. Jun 4, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Strategic Forces Subcommittee
  149. May 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

    Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee
  150. May 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

    Strategic Forces Subcommittee
  151. May 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

    Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
  152. May 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

    Readiness Subcommittee
  153. May 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Military Personnel Subcommittee
  154. May 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

    Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee
  155. May 2, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  156. May 2, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  157. May 2, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 12, 201953

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 strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • international programs;
  • National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters.

The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

The bill sets forth policies for

  • North Korea nuclear sanctions,
  • paid family leave for federal personnel,
  • limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting,
  • defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations,
  • matters relating to Burma,
  • Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability,
  • measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab,
  • sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and
  • a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements.
Reported to HouseJun 19, 20197

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;
  • National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters.

The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

Introduced in HouseMay 2, 2019

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.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 — Informed