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H.R. 1583 (100th)

Defense Savings Act

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Introduced

12 March 1987

Last action

17 March 1988 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26], Rep. Latta, Delbert L. [R-OH-5], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Lightfoot, Jim [R-IA-3], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Hiler, John Patrick [R-IN-3], Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3], Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Konnyu, Ernest L. [R-CA-12], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2], Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-11], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. McMillan, J. Alex [R-NC-9], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]

Subjects

Defence

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Defense Savings Act - Establishes the Bipartisan Commission on the Consolidation of Military Bases (the Commission) to: (1) review the military importance of all major military installations; and (2) identify which such installations can be closed or realigned without impairing the security of the United States. Outlines administrative procedures concerning membership, staff, meetings, and powers of the Commission. Directs the Commission, within 180 days after the enactment of this Act, to submit to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and each House of the Congress a final report on the findings and conclusions of the Commission. Terminates the Commission 30 days after the submission of such report. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to take certain specified action with respect to the implementation of the Commission's recommendations.

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Timeline

  1. 12 March 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 March 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 March 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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