United States · Law · HR
H.R. 2642 (110th)
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008
Introduced
11 June 2007
Last action
30 June 2008 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 110-252.
Sponsors
Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]
Subjects
Defence, Housing
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 - Appropriates funds for FY2008 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) guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans; (8) the Veterans Health Administration; (9) the National Cemetery Administration; (10) the Office of Inspector General; (11) construction for major and minor projects; and (12) 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) cemeterial expenses, Army; and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Specifies restrictions and authorities regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.
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Timeline
11 June 2007
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
Source: Calendars
11 June 2007
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-186, by Mr. Edwards.
Source: Committee
11 June 2007
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-186, by Mr. Edwards.
Source: Committee
11 June 2007
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 June 2007
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 480 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2642 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 2 (Roll no. 498).
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 2 (Roll no. 498).
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
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
15 June 2007
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H6565)
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2642.
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
Passed
On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
Floor
Mr. Edwards moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
Passed
ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Welch asked unanimous consent that (1) it be in order at any time for the Speaker, as though pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 18, to declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for consideration of the bill H.R. 2642, which shall proceed according to the following order: the first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with; all points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule 21; general debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled; after general debate, the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule; and no amendment shall be in order except those on a list submitted to the desk. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Stephen F. Lynch to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union pursuant to previous special order.
Source: Floor
15 June 2007
Reported
Considered pursuant to previous special order. (consideration: CR H6518-6566; text of Title I as reported in House: CR H6533-6534, H6536, H6540, H6541-6542, H6543-6544; text of Title II as reported in House: CR H6544-6546; text of Title III as reported in House: CR H6552-6553; text of Title IV as reported in House: CR H6553)
Source: Floor
18 June 2007
Introduced
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 207.
Source: Calendars
4 September 2007
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11010-11019)
Source: Floor
5 September 2007
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S11092-11095, S11101-11112)
Source: Floor
6 September 2007
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Johnson; Inouye; Landrieu; Byrd; Murray; Reed; Nelson NE; Leahy; Hutchison; Craig; Brownback; Allard; McConnell; Bennett; Cochran. (consideration: CR S11144)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
6 September 2007
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 1. Record Vote Number: 316.(text as passed Senate: CR 9/7/2007 S11271-11278)
Source: Floor
6 September 2007
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S11137-11144)
Source: Floor
7 September 2007
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
14 May 2008
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1197 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 with each of the three amendments printed in the report. The motion shall be debatable for two hours equally divided and controlled by the Chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.
Source: Floor
15 May 2008
Passed
Rule H. Res. 1197 passed House.
Source: Floor
15 May 2008
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendment.
Source: Floor
15 May 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 May 2008
Vote
On motion to agree to Senate amendment with House amendment No. 1 Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 141 - 149, 132 Present (Roll No. 328). (consideration: CR H3912-3917, H4044-4045; text: CR H3912-3917)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 May 2008
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree to Senate amendment with House amendment No. 1 Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 141 - 149, 132 Present (Roll No. 328).(consideration: CR H3912-3917, H4044-4045; text: CR H3912-3917)
Source: NotUsed
15 May 2008
Floor
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Ryan(WI) raised a point of order against H.R. 2642. Mr. Ryan(WI) stated that the proposed House amendments to the Senate amendment violate the Pay-Go rules. The Chair overruled the point order.
Source: Floor
15 May 2008
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4044)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
15 May 2008
Passed
Mr. Obey moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H3905-4046; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H3905-3912)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 May 2008
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4444-4461, S4461-4467, S4468-4469, S4471, S4475-4476)
Source: Floor
22 May 2008
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4709-4713, S4714-4742)
Source: Floor
22 May 2008
Vote
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4803) by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 137.
Source: NotUsed
22 May 2008
Vote
Senate concurred in House amendment No. 2 to the Senate amendment with an amendment (SA 4803) by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 137.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 June 2008
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
19 June 2008
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to agree to Senate amendment to House amendment No. 1 to Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 155 (Roll no. 431).
Source: NotUsed
19 June 2008
Vote
On motion to agree to Senate amendment to House amendment No. 1 to Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 155 (Roll no. 431).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 June 2008
Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1284, Mr. Obey called up from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 2642, and offered a motion.
Source: Floor
19 June 2008
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Obey moved that the House agree with an amendment to the Senate amendments to the House amendments to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H5622-5705)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 June 2008
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk:.
Source: Floor
26 June 2008
Action
Cleared for White House.
26 June 2008
Vote
Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment and agreed to House amendment to the Senate engrossed amendment by by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 6. Record Vote Number: 162. (text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S6239-6262)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 June 2008
Vote
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment and agreed to House amendment to the Senate engrossed amendment by by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 6. Record Vote Number: 162.(text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S6239-6262)
Source: NotUsed
26 June 2008
Floor
Motion to concur in House amendments to Senate amendment to House amendment to Senate amendment made in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6234-6267)
Source: Floor
27 June 2008
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
27 June 2008
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
27 June 2008
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
30 June 2008
Became law
Became Public Law No: 110-252.
Source: President
30 June 2008
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
30 June 2008
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
26 June 2008 · Motion Agreed to · On the Motion (Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To H.R. 2642) · Motion Agreed to · Official source
Yes 92 · No 6 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Nay
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
22 May 2008 · Motion Agreed to · On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment No. 2 with Amdt. No. 4803) · Motion Agreed to · Official source
Yes 75 · No 22 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Nay
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
6 September 2007 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2642 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 92 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7
- Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]Yea
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL]Not Voting
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Public Law · 30 June 2008 · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · 27 June 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment House · 19 June 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 23 May 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment House · 16 May 2008 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 7 September 2007 · Download file
- Public Print · 6 September 2007 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 18 June 2007 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 15 June 2007 · Download file
- Reported in House · 11 June 2007 · Download file
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Public Law (text)
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Passed Senate amended
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Sponsors
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- related to → Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
- related to → Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
- related to ← Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
- related to ← Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
- amends ← An amendment to deal with funding for Gainesville Veteran Affairs Medical Center.
- amends ← An amendment to add a new section prohibiting funds to be used to reimburse employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs for official travel expenses until the Secretary of Veterans Affiars increases reimbursement rates.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit funds to any officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs who is appointed by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate, or to any Deputy Under Secretary or Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs a performance award or a performance-based cash award.
- amends ← An amendment to add a new section pertaining to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase the number of medical centers specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder in underserved urban areas.
- amends ← SAMDT 2657
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