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H.R. 2016 (105th)

Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 June 1997

Last action

9 October 1997 · Veto

Status

Disapproval bill introduced in Senate: S. 1292.

Sponsors

Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48]

Subjects

Defence, Housing

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Housing

Summary

Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1998 - Appropriates funds for FY 1998 for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure functions administered by the Department of Defense (DOD), namely: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (2) military construction, DOD (including a transfer of funds); (3) military construction for the Army and Air National Guards; (4) military construction for the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves; (5) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (6) family housing for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force; (7) family housing, DOD; and (8) the Base Realignment and Closure Accounts, Parts II, III, and IV. (Sec. 101) Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this or other military construction appropriations Acts. (Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees 30 days in advance of the plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving U.S. personnel if construction costs for such exercise are expected to exceed $100,000. (Sec. 118) Provides for the transfer of lapsed unobligated military construction and family housing funds into the Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Construction, Defense account. (Sec. 119) Directs the Secretary to report to the congressional appropriations committees on actions proposed by DOD to encourage other member nations of NATO, Japan, Korea, and U.S. allies in the Arabian Gulf to assume a greater share of the common defense burden of such nations and the United States. (Sec. 121) Requires entities receiving assistance under this Act to comply with the Buy American Act. (Sec. 123) Authorizes the transfer of DOD funds for expenses associated with the Homeowners Assistance Program under the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Construction.

    Source: Committee

  3. 27 February 1997

    Committee

    First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  4. 13 March 1997

    Committee

    Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 June 1997

    Committee

    First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 June 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 June 1997

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 June 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 24 June 1997

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-150, by Mr. Packard.

    Source: Committee

  10. 24 June 1997

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 105-150, by Mr. Packard.

    Source: Committee

  11. 24 June 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 26 June 1997

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 178 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2016 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 or 6 of rule XXI are waived. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  13. 8 July 1997

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 14 (Roll no. 250).

    Source: Floor

  14. 8 July 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 395 - 14 (Roll no. 250).

    Source: Floor

  15. 8 July 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 8 July 1997

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 178. (consideration: CR H4879-4891)

    Source: Floor

  17. 8 July 1997

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 178 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 8 July 1997

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  19. 8 July 1997

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2016.

    Source: Floor

  20. 8 July 1997

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2016 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 or 6 of rule XXI are waived. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  21. 8 July 1997

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Bill Barrett to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  22. 8 July 1997

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 178 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  23. 9 July 1997

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  24. 17 July 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.

    Source: Calendars

  25. 17 July 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Burns with amendments. With written report No. 105-52.

    Source: Committee

  26. 17 July 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Burns with amendments. With written report No. 105-52.

    Source: Committee

  27. 22 July 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendments asks for a conference, appoints conferees Burns; Hutchison; Faircloth; Craig; Stevens; Murray; Reid; Inouye; Byrd. (consideration: CR S7823)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  28. 22 July 1997

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S7814-7823)

    Source: Floor

  29. 22 July 1997

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-2. Record Vote No: 192.

    Source: Floor

  30. 23 July 1997

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  31. 3 September 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees on the part of the House to insist on the House position with regard to funding for military personnel serving worldwide.

    Source: Floor

  32. 3 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Hefner moved that the House instruct conferees.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 3 September 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 3 September 1997

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6724)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  35. 3 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Packard asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  36. 3 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees: Packard, Porter, Hobson, Wicker, Kingston, Parker, Tiahrt, Wamp, Livingston, Hefner, Olver, Edwards, Dicks, Hoyer, and Obey.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  37. 3 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 9 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 105-247 filed. (text of conference report: CR H7084-7106)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  39. 9 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 105-247 filed.(text of conference report: CR H7084-7106)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  40. 9 September 1997

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 9 September 1997

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  42. 11 September 1997

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 228 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2016. All points of order against the conference report are waived and the conference report shall be considered as read.

    Source: Floor

  43. 16 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 16 September 1997

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 12 (Roll no. 394). (consideration: CR H7320)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  45. 16 September 1997

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 16 September 1997

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 12 (Roll no. 394).(consideration: CR H7320)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 16 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  48. 16 September 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 228, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.

    Source: Floor

  49. 16 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Packard brought up conference report H. Rept. 105-247 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 228.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  50. 16 September 1997

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 228 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  51. 17 September 1997

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  52. 17 September 1997

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  53. 17 September 1997

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-3. Record Vote No: 240.(consideration: CR S9443-9447)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  54. 18 September 1997

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  55. 18 September 1997

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  56. 30 September 1997

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-45.

    Source: President

  57. 30 September 1997

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  58. 30 September 1997

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  59. 6 October 1997

    Veto

    For actions pursuant to the Line Item Veto Act (P.L. 104-130), see House Document 105-147. (consideration: 10/08/97 CR H8398)

    Source: Veto

  60. 6 October 1997

    NotUsed

    Line item veto by President

    Source: NotUsed

  61. 6 October 1997

    Veto

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.

    Source: Veto

  62. 7 October 1997

    Veto

    Disapproval bills introduced in House: H.R. 2624 and H.R. 2631.

    Source: Veto

  63. 9 October 1997

    Veto

    Disapproval bill introduced in Senate: S. 1292.

    Source: Veto

Votes

17 September 1997 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 2016 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source

Yes 97 · No 3 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

22 July 1997 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2016 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 98 · No 2 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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