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H.R. 4909 (114th)

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 April 2016

Last action

26 May 2016 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.

Sponsors

Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

Subjects

Defence, Taxation, Budget

Source updated

4 December 2025

Defence · Taxation · Budget

Summary

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 This bill authorizes FY2017 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, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, space procurement, and other procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; the Joint Urgent Operational Needs Fund; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; and Overseas Contingency Operations. The bill also authorizes the FY2017 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding: military personnel, compensation and other personnel benefits, acquisition policy and management, civilian personnel matters, and matters relating to foreign nations. Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 The bill authorizes FY2017 appropriations and sets forth policies for Military Construction for the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, defense agencies, international programs, Guard and Reserve Forces, and Base Realignment and Closure Activities.

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Timeline

  1. 12 April 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 April 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 April 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 April 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 April 2016

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 April 2016

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 April 2016

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

  8. 21 April 2016

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 27 April 2016

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 28 April 2016

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 2.

    Source: Committee

  11. 28 April 2016

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 4 May 2016

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 4 May 2016

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 114-537.

    Source: Committee

  14. 4 May 2016

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 114-537.

    Source: Committee

  15. 12 May 2016

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 114-537, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  16. 12 May 2016

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 114-537, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  17. 12 May 2016

    Passed

    FILING AUTHORITY - Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be permitted to file a supplemental report on H.R. 4909. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 16 May 2016

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 732 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4909 with 1 hour of general debate. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five minute rule. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order expect those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  19. 17 May 2016

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 735 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4909. The resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 4909.

    Source: Floor

  20. 17 May 2016

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4909 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  21. 17 May 2016

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  22. 17 May 2016

    Floor

    Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  23. 17 May 2016

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4909 with 1 hour of general debate. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five minute rule. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order expect those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  24. 17 May 2016

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  25. 17 May 2016

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 732 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  26. 17 May 2016

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 732. (consideration: CR H2458-2677, H2677-2698; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2467-2667)

    Source: Floor

  27. 17 May 2016

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 732 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  28. 18 May 2016

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (consideration: CR H2809)

    Source: Floor

  29. 18 May 2016

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2809)

    Source: Floor

  30. 18 May 2016

    Floor

    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. 4909.

    Source: Floor

  31. 18 May 2016

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  32. 18 May 2016

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  33. 18 May 2016

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 277 - 147 (Roll no. 216).

    Source: Floor

  34. 18 May 2016

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 277 - 147 (Roll no. 216).

    Source: Floor

  35. 18 May 2016

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 243 (Roll no. 215).

    Source: Floor

  36. 18 May 2016

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2811)

    Source: Floor

  37. 18 May 2016

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4909.

    Source: Floor

  38. 18 May 2016

    Floor

    Mr. Clyburn moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Armed Services. (consideration: CR H2809-2812; text: CR H2809)

    Source: Floor

  39. 18 May 2016

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  40. 18 May 2016

    Floor

    Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  41. 18 May 2016

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 735, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment No. 1.

    Source: Floor

  42. 18 May 2016

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  43. 18 May 2016

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2730-2732)

    Source: Floor

  44. 18 May 2016

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4909 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  45. 18 May 2016

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 735 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  46. 26 May 2016

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.

    Source: Calendars

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