United States · Law · HR
H.R. 5515 (115th)
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Introduced
13 April 2018
Last action
25 July 2018 · ResolvingDifferences
Status
Became Public Law No: 115-232.
Sponsors
Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Subjects
Defence, Taxation, Budget
Source updated
6 June 2025
Summary
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 201 9 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and space procurement; (2) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; (3) Operation and Maintenance; (4) Working Capital Funds; (5) Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; (6) Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; (7) the Defense Inspector General; (8) the Defense Health Program; (9) the Armed Forces Retirement Home; (10) Overseas Contingency Operations; and (11) Military Construction. The bill also authorizes the FY2019 personnel strength for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel, acquisition policy and management, international programs, and National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities.
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Timeline
13 April 2018
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Source: Committee
13 April 2018
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
13 April 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 April 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 April 2018
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
26 April 2018
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
9 May 2018
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
10 May 2018
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 60 - 1.
Source: Committee
10 May 2018
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
15 May 2018
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 521.
Source: Calendars
15 May 2018
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 115-676.
Source: Committee
15 May 2018
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 115-676.
Source: Committee
21 May 2018
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 905 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
Source: Floor
21 May 2018
Committee
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 115-676, Part II.
Source: Committee
21 May 2018
Committee
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 115-676, Part II.
Source: Committee
21 May 2018
Passed
SUPPLEMENTAL FILING AUTHORITY - Mr. Mitchell asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill H.R. 5515. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
22 May 2018
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 908 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. The rule provides that on any legislative day during the period from May 25, 2018 through June 4, 2018: the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment.
Source: Floor
22 May 2018
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
22 May 2018
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
22 May 2018
Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
22 May 2018
Floor
Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.
Source: Floor
22 May 2018
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5515, S. 204 and S. 2155. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2155 and S. 204 under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5515 under a structured rule and makes an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-70 considered as adopted.
Source: Floor
22 May 2018
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 905 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
22 May 2018
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregg Harper to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
22 May 2018
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 905. (consideration: CR H4367-4562; text of amendment in nature of a substitute: CR H4378-4556)
Source: Floor
23 May 2018
Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
23 May 2018
Floor
Mr. Thornberry moved that the committee rise.
Source: Floor
23 May 2018
Floor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Source: Floor
23 May 2018
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5515 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
23 May 2018
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
23 May 2018
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4603-4606)
Source: Floor
23 May 2018
Passed
Rule H. Res. 908 passed House.
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Floor
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5515.
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 351 - 66 (Roll no. 230).
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 351 - 66 (Roll no. 230).
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Vote
On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 191 (Roll no. 229).
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Thornberry moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 May 2018
Floor
Mr. Thompson (CA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Thornberry raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Thornberry made a point of order that the amendment violates clause 10 of rule 21 by proposing an increase in mandatory spending over a relevant period of time. Sustained by the Chair.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 May 2018
Floor
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Floor
Mr. Thompson (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H4717-4720)
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (consideration: CR H4717)
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5515.
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 908, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thornberry En Bloc amendment No. 4.
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
24 May 2018
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4699-4722)
Source: Floor
4 June 2018
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
5 June 2018
Introduced
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.
Source: Calendars
6 June 2018
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3005-3023)
Source: Floor
7 June 2018
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3281-3289)
Source: Floor
11 June 2018
Floor
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S3395)
Source: Floor
12 June 2018
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3730-3754, S3756-3757)
Source: Floor
13 June 2018
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3866-3899)
Source: Floor
14 June 2018
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3932-3943)
Source: Floor
18 June 2018
Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3961-3973)
Source: Floor
18 June 2018
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 10. Record Vote Number: 128.
Source: Floor
19 June 2018
Passed
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
Source: Floor
27 June 2018
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Source: Floor
27 June 2018
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thornberry, Wilson of South Carolina, LoBiondo, Bishop of Utah, Turner, Rogers of Alabama, Shuster, Conaway, Lamborn, Wittman, Coffman, Hartzler, Austin Scott of Georgia, Cook, Byrne, Stefanik, Bacon, Banks of Indiana, Smith of Washington, Davis of California, Langevin, Cooper, Bordallo, Courtney, Tsongas, Garamendi, Speier, Veasey, Gabbard, O'Rourke, and Murphy of Florida.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 June 2018
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 June 2018
Vote
Resolving differences -- House actions: On Closing Portions of the Conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 403 - 15 (Roll no. 301).
Source: NotUsed
27 June 2018
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 June 2018
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Carbajal motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 5515. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to agree to section 703 of the Senate bill.
Source: Floor
27 June 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Carbajal moved that the House instruct conferees.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 June 2018
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 June 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H5782-5783; text: CR H5782)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 July 2018
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Nunes, Stewart, and Schiff.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
10 July 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Motion by Senator Cornyn to instruct Senate conferees made in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
10 July 2018
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
11 July 2018
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
23 July 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 115-863 filed. (text of conference report: CR H6653-7088)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 July 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 115-863 filed.(text of conference report: CR H6653-7088)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 July 2018
Floor
House recommitted the conference report pursuant to H. Res. 1019.
Source: Floor
24 July 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2018
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1027 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 5515.
Source: Floor
25 July 2018
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 115-874 filed. (text of conference report: CR H7202-7637)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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Votes
1 August 2018 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report H.R. 5515 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source
Yes 87 · No 10 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Yea
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]Yea
- Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE]Yea
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26 July 2018 · passed · On Agreeing to the Conference Report · Passed · Official source
Yes 359 · No 54 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 15
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Yea
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Yea
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27 June 2018 · passed · On Closing Portions of the Conference · Passed · Official source
Yes 403 · No 15 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 9
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Yea
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]Yea
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]Yea
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Yea
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18 June 2018 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5515 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 85 · No 10 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Yea
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Yea
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]Yea
- Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE]Yea
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Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 13 August 2018 · Download file
- Printed as Passed · 19 June 2018 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 18 June 2018 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 5 June 2018 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 24 May 2018 · Download file
- Reported in House · 15 May 2018 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 13 April 2018 · Download file
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Sponsors
- Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] · D · Sponsor
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