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S. 1247 (94th)

Military Construction Authorization Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 March 1975

Last action

7 October 1975 · President

Status

Public law 94-107.

Sponsors

Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

2 September 2025

Defence

Summary

Military Construction Authorization Act - Titles I, II, III, and IV : Authorizes appropriations to the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense Department for various projects relating to acquisition and construction at specified military installations and for constructing, converting, rehabilitating or installing permanent or temporary public works. Permits the Secretaries to establish or develop installations and facilities by proceeding with construction made necessary by changes in Armed Forces missions and responsibilities which have been occasioned by (1) unforeseen security considerations, (2) new weapons development, (3) new and unforeseen research and development requirements, or (4) improved production schedules. Title V: Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to construct or acquire sole interest in existing family housing units at specified locations. Requires the Secretary to consult first with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as to the availability of suitable private housing at such locations. Permits the Secretary of Defense to acquire sole interest in privately owned family housing units, if he determines that it is in the best interests of the Government to do so. Authorizes appropriations for the construction of family housing. Sets forth cost limitations governing such construction. Authorizes appropriations for modifications of existing public quarters, for construction of family housing units not subject to cost limitations at specific locations, for repairs and improvements to existing public quarters, and for construction of military family housing. Title VI : Authorizes appropriations for public works projects. States that no individual project may be approved if (1) the estimated cost of such project is $400,000 or more and (2) the current working estimates of the Department of Defense exceed by more than 25 percent the amount authorized for such project by the Congress. Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report identifying each individual project which has been placed under contract where the current working estimate based on bids received exceeds the amount authorized for such project by more than 25 percent. Directs the Secretaries of the military departments to report annually to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a breakdown of the dollar value of construction contracts completed by each of the several construction agencies. Title VII: Guard and Reserve Forces Facilities Authorization Act - Permits the Secretary of Defense to establish or develop additional facilities for the Guard and Reserve Forces. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes. Title VIII : Authorizes appropriations to the Secretaries for establishing or developing military installations and facilities.

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Timeline

  1. 19 March 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 March 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 May 1975

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 94-157.

    Source: Committee

  4. 22 May 1975

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 94-157.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 June 1975

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 June 1975

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 28 July 1975

    Passed

    Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 5210.

    Source: Floor

  8. 28 July 1975

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 5210.

    Source: Floor

  9. 28 July 1975

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 August 1975

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in House.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  11. 17 September 1975

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 94-376.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  12. 17 September 1975

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-483.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  13. 17 September 1975

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-483.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  14. 24 September 1975

    Passed

    House agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  15. 24 September 1975

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  16. 29 September 1975

    Vote

    Senate agreed to conference report, roll call #425 (72-1).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  17. 29 September 1975

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report, roll call #425 (72-1).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  18. 30 September 1975

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  19. 30 September 1975

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  20. 30 September 1975

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

  21. 30 September 1975

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

  22. 7 October 1975

    President

    Public law 94-107.

    Source: President

  23. 7 October 1975

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  24. 7 October 1975

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

· Official source

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

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    Public Law (PDF)

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      Public Law · EN · 7 October 1975

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    • Conference report filed in Senate

      summary · EN · 17 September 1975

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      summary · EN · 19 March 1975

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