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H.R. 6451 (97th)

Military Construction Codification Act

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Introduced

20 May 1982

Last action

12 July 1982 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 97-214.

Sponsors

Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2], Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Kazen, Abraham, Jr. [D-TX-23], Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Kramer, Ken [R-CO-5], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

Summary

Military Construction Codification Act - Codifies provisions concerning military construction and military family housing. Permits the expenditure of funds for planning and administration within the authority to construct or convert any Reserve facility. Permits the advance of public moneys for such purpose. Permits permanent or temporary improvements on lands to which title is not yet approved and on lands which are held temporarily. Increases from $175,000 to $200,000 the ceiling on Reserve facilities requiring notification of the appropriate congressional committees. Reduces the period of notification from 30 to 21 days. Expands the exemption from such requirements to include projects whose location, purpose, scope, and cost remain the same or within prescribed limits as when authorized. Requires annual authorization of appropriations for military construction of Reserve facilities, architectural and engineering services and construction design for all military constuction projects, and advances for the construction of defense access roads. Expands the authority to acquire real property to include authority to make surveys and acquire interests through gift, purchase, or exchange. Limits the amount of increase in cost for land acquisition for unusual, unanticipated variations in cost or reduction in scope of the project. Permits an exemption with the approval of the congressional committees after 21 days notice or upon receipt of approval. Codifies other permanent provisions of law concerning the use and development of energy resources on military lands.

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Timeline

  1. 20 May 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 May 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 May 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 May 1982

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 May 1982

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 June 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 375.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 17 June 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 97-612.

    Source: Committee

  8. 17 June 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Armed Services. Report No: 97-612.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 June 1982

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 June 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 June 1982

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 June 1982

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 23 June 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 684.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 30 June 1982

    Passed

    Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2645 without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  15. 30 June 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2645 without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 July 1982

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 July 1982

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 1 July 1982

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 12 July 1982

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 97-214.

    Source: President

  20. 12 July 1982

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  21. 12 July 1982

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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