Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act

Summary

Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1978 for the procurement by the armed forces of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, tracked combat vehicles, torpedoes and other weapons, and for research and development. Sets forth the authorized strength levels for each of the armed forces. Sets forth the authorized strength level for civilian personnel positions within the Department of Defense. Sets forth the authorized average military training student load for each of the armed forces. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1978 to carry out the provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 for programs of the Defense Civil Preparedness Agency.

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Timeline

1. 1 April 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 April 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 1 April 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssas00 · Standing

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