United States · Law · S
S. 1247 (94th)
Military Construction Authorization Act
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
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
19 March 1975
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
19 March 1975
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
22 May 1975
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 94-157.
Source: Committee
22 May 1975
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 94-157.
Source: Committee
9 June 1975
Floor
Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
Source: Floor
9 June 1975
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Source: Floor
28 July 1975
Passed
Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 5210.
Source: Floor
28 July 1975
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 5210.
Source: Floor
28 July 1975
Floor
Measure called up by special rule in House.
Source: Floor
1 August 1975
ResolvingDifferences
Conference scheduled in House.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 1975
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 94-376.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 1975
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-483.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 1975
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-483.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 1975
Passed
House agreed to conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 1975
Passed
Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
29 September 1975
Vote
Senate agreed to conference report, roll call #425 (72-1).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
29 September 1975
Vote
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report, roll call #425 (72-1).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 September 1975
Floor
Measure presented to President.
Source: Floor
30 September 1975
President
Measure presented to President.
Source: President
30 September 1975
President
Measure enrolled in Senate.
Source: President
30 September 1975
President
Measure enrolled in House.
Source: President
7 October 1975
President
Public law 94-107.
Source: President
7 October 1975
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
7 October 1975
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
Versions
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Documents
3 official files
Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 7 October 1975
Conference report filed in Senate
summary · EN · 17 September 1975
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 19 March 1975
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Sponsors
- Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK] · D · Cosponsor
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