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H.R. 5854 (112th)

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 May 2012

Last action

5 June 2012 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.

Sponsors

Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7]

Subjects

Defence, Housing

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Housing

Summary

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Appropriates funds for FY2013 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) DOD chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005. Appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) the Veterans Benefits Administration, (2) readjustment benefits, (3) veterans insurance and indemnities, (4) the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund, (5) the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program, (6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program, (7) the Veterans Health Administration, (8) the National Cemetery Administration, (9) the Office of Inspector General, (10) construction for major and minor projects, and (11) grants for the construction of extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries. Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission, (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, (3) DOD cemeterial expenses, and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Appropriates funds for DOD for overseas contingency operations, specifically for Navy and Marine Corps military construction. Specifies restrictions and authorities regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 2012

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 344.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 23 May 2012

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-491, by Mr. Culberson.

    Source: Committee

  3. 23 May 2012

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-491, by Mr. Culberson.

    Source: Committee

  4. 23 May 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 31 May 2012

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 12 (Roll no. 305).

    Source: Floor

  6. 31 May 2012

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 12 (Roll no. 305).

    Source: Floor

  7. 31 May 2012

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 188 - 230 (Roll no. 304). (consideration: CR H3359)

    Source: Floor

  8. 31 May 2012

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 667. (consideration: CR H3309-3346; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H3320, H3321, H3322-3324; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H3324, H3325, H3328-3330; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H3330; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H3330-3331; text of Title V as reported in House: CR H3331, H3341, H3358)

    Source: Floor

  9. 31 May 2012

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 31 May 2012

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3359)

    Source: Floor

  11. 31 May 2012

    Floor

    Mr. Barrow moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. (consideration: CR H3358; text: CR H3358)

    Source: Floor

  12. 31 May 2012

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  13. 31 May 2012

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3358)

    Source: Floor

  14. 31 May 2012

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5854.

    Source: Floor

  15. 31 May 2012

    Passed

    On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 31 May 2012

    Floor

    Mr. Culberson moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.

    Source: Floor

  17. 31 May 2012

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 31 May 2012

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5854 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  19. 31 May 2012

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Candice S. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  20. 31 May 2012

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 667 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  21. 31 May 2012

    Floor

    Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5743; H.R. 5854; H.R. 5855; and H.R. 5325.

    Source: Floor

  22. 5 June 2012

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.

    Source: Calendars

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