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H.R. 3610 (104th)

Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

11 June 1996

Last action

30 September 1996 · Passed

Status

Became Public Law No: 104-208.

Sponsors

Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-13]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence, Environment

Source updated

7 January 2026

Healthcare · Defence · Environment

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Military Personnel Title II: Operation and Maintenance Title III: Procurement Title IV: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Title V: Revolving and Management Funds Title VI: Other Department of Defense Programs Title VII: Related Agencies Title VIII: General Provisions Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1997 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY 1997 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY 1997 for the operation and maintenance of the Army, Navy, and Air Force (including a transfer of funds in each case), the Marine Corps, the defense agencies, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guards. Appropriates funds for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, environmental restoration, defense (including a transfer of funds), overseas humanitarian, disaster, and civic aid programs, former Soviet Union threat reduction, and quality of life enhancements, defense (medical programs and the repair and maintenance of real property)(including a transfer of funds). Title III: Procurement - Appropriates funds for FY 1997 for procurement by the armed forces and reserve components of aircraft, missiles, weapons, tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, and shipbuilding and conversion and for other procurement. Appropriates funds for defense-wide procurement and for National Guard and reserve equipment. Title IV: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation - Appropriates funds for FY 1997 for research, development, test, and evaluation by the armed forces and defense agencies. Appropriates funds for the Directors of Test and Evaluation and Operational Test and Evaluation. Title V: Revolving and Management Funds - Appropriates funds for: (1) the Defense Business Operations Fund; and (2) programs under the National Defense Sealift Fund. Title VI: Other Department of Defense Programs - Appropriates funds for: (1) Department of Defense (DOD) medical and health care programs; (2) the destruction of lethal chemical agents and munitions; (3) drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense (including a transfer of funds); and (4) the Office of the Inspector General. Title VII: Related Agencies - Appropriates funds for: (1) the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund; (2) the Intelligence Community Management Account; and (3) payment to the Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Fund. Title VII: General Provisions - Specifies authorized, restricted, and prohibited uses of appropriated funds. (Sec. 8009) Authorizes appropriated procurement funds to be used for multiyear procurement contracts for Javelin missiles, the Army Tactical Missile System, and specified machine guns, rifles, and automatic weapons. (Sec. 8011) Prohibits during FY 1997 the management by end strengths of DOD civilian personnel. (Sec. 8020) Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish with host governments of NATO-member countries an account for the deposit of residual value amounts negotiated in the return of U.S. military installations to such countries. (Sec. 8033) Authorizes DOD to incur obligations of up to $350 million for DOD personnel compensation, military construction projects, and supplies and services in anticipation of receipts of contributions from the Government of Kuwait. (Sec. 8036) Provides Buy American requirements with respect to the DOD procurement of carbon, alloy, or armor steel plating. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress on the amount of DOD purchases from foreign entities in FY 1997. (Sec. 8041) Authorizes the payment of voluntary separation incentive payments to military personnel. (Sec. 8051) Prohibits the use of funds for the modification of an aircraft, weapon, ship, or other equipment that the military department concerned plans to retire or otherwise dispose of within five years after completion of the modification. (Sec. 8054) Earmarks appropriated defense procurement funds for for the procurement of computer hardware and ancillary equipment under the High Performance Computing Modernization Program. (Sec. 8057) Prohibits the use of funds: (1) by a DOD entity without compliance with the Buy American Act; (2) for the design, development, acquisition, or operation of more than 47 Titan IV expendable launch vehicles; (3) to establish additional field operating agencies of DOD elements during FY 1997, except for those funded within the National Foreign Intelligence Program; (4) for assistance to the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea unless specifically appropriated; and (5) to reduce the civilian medical and medical support personnel assigned to military treatment facilities below the September 30, 1996, level. (Sec. 8076) Reduces by $500 million the total amount appropriated under this Act to reflect savings from reduced carryover of activities funded through the Defense Business Operations Fund. (Sec. 8078) Directs the Secretary to report quarterly to specified congressional committees on all costs incurred by DOD during the preceding quarter in implementing or supporting United Nations (UN) resolutions. (Sec. 8079) Prohibits the use of FY 1996 funds to transfer to another nation or international organization any defense articles or services (other than intelligence services) for use in international peacekeeping or peace enforcement activities. Prohibits any contribution to the UN for the cost of a UN peacekeeping activity or for the payment of any U.S. arrearage. (Sec. 8082) Reduces Air Force Operation and Maintenance funds to reflect a reduction in the passthrough to the Air Force business areas of the Defense Business Operations Fund. (Sec. 8089) Reduces by $350 million the total amount appropriated under this Act to reflect savings from improved management of spare and repair parts inventories of DOD. (Sec. 8092) Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out the deep-strike tradeoff study announced by the President to study tradeoffs between bombers, aircraft, and missiles capable of striking targets in an enemy's rear area; and (2) establish an ad hoc review committee to aid in such study. (Sec. 8093) Directs the Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to carry out a joint study assessing future tactical aircraft requirements across service jurisdictions.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Security.

    Source: Committee

  2. 6 February 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 March 1996

    Committee

    First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  4. 1 May 1996

    Committee

    Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 May 1996

    Discharge

    First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 23 May 1996

    Committee

    Final Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.

    Source: Committee

  7. 29 May 1996

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  8. 5 June 1996

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 June 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 11 June 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 305.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 11 June 1996

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-617, by Mr. Young (FL).

    Source: Committee

  12. 11 June 1996

    Reported

    The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-617, by Mr. Young (FL).

    Source: Committee

  13. 11 June 1996

    Floor

    The Chair announced that all points of order were reserved against the bill and against its consideration.

    Source: Floor

  14. 11 June 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 12 June 1996

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 453 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3610 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

  16. 13 June 1996

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Dave Camp to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  17. 13 June 1996

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 453 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  18. 13 June 1996

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 453. (consideration: CR H6333-6389)

    Source: Floor

  19. 13 June 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  20. 13 June 1996

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 126 (Roll no. 247).

    Source: Floor

  21. 13 June 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 278 - 126 (Roll no. 247).

    Source: Floor

  22. 13 June 1996

    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

  23. 13 June 1996

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  24. 13 June 1996

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3610.

    Source: Floor

  25. 13 June 1996

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 453 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  26. 13 June 1996

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3610 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

  27. 14 June 1996

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  28. 18 June 1996

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Defense. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  29. 18 July 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendment asks for a conference, appoints conferees Stevens; Cochran; Specter; Domenici; Bond; McConnell; Mack; Shelby; Gregg; Hatfield; Inouye; Hollings; Johnston; Byrd; Leahy; Bumpers; Lautenberg; Harkin. (consideration: CR S8070)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 18 July 1996

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8068-8069)

    Source: Floor

  31. 18 July 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1894 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 72-27. Record Vote No: 200.

    Source: Floor

  32. 18 July 1996

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Appropriations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  33. 18 July 1996

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Appropriations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  34. 22 July 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  35. 30 July 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  36. 30 July 1996

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  37. 30 July 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Livingston moved that the House close portions of conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 30 July 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees: Young (FL), McDade, Livingston, Lewis (CA), Skeen, Hobson, Bonilla, Nethercutt, Istook, Murtha, Dicks, Wilson, Hefner, Sabo, and Obey.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  39. 30 July 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Livingston asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H8793)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  40. 10 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 10 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  42. 28 September 1996

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 370 - 37, 1 Present (Roll no. 455).(consideration: CR H12110)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 28 September 1996

    Failed

    On motion to recommit to conference committee Failed by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 28 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Coleman moved to recommit to the conference committee.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  45. 28 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 28 September 1996

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 370 - 37, 1 Present (Roll no. 455). (consideration: CR H12110)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 28 September 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  48. 28 September 1996

    Passed

    Mr. Livingston brought up conference report H. Rept. 104-863 by previously agreed to special order.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  49. 28 September 1996

    Passed

    ORDER OF BUSINESS REGARDING H.R. 3610 - Mr. Livingston asked unanimous consent that it be in order to consider the conference report to accompany the bill H.R. 3610; that all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration be waived; that the conference report be considered as read; and, that upon the adoption of the conference report, notwithstanding any rule of the House to the contrary, the bill H.R. 4278 (Omnibus Appropriations), be considered as passed.

    Source: Floor

  50. 28 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 104-863 filed. (text of conference report: CR H11644-12021)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  51. 28 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 104-863 filed.(text of conference report: CR H11644-12021)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  52. 28 September 1996

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report. (consideration: CR H12051-12110)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  53. 28 September 1996

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.(consideration: CR H12051-12110)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  54. 30 September 1996

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  55. 30 September 1996

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 104-208.

    Source: President

  56. 30 September 1996

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  57. 30 September 1996

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  58. 30 September 1996

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  59. 30 September 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  60. 30 September 1996

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  61. 30 September 1996

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.(CR S11936)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

Votes

18 July 1996 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3610 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 72 · No 27 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

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

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