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S. 2408 (93rd)

An Act to authorize certain construction at military installations, and for other purposes.

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 September 1973

Last action

29 November 1973 · Became law

Status

Public law 93-166.

Sponsors

Sen. Symington, Stuart [D-MO]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

Summary

Military Construction Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Defense to establish or develop military installations and facilities by acquiring, constructing, converting, rehabilitating or installing permanent or temporary public works, appurtenances, utilities, and equipment at designated projects to the extent of the dollar amounts designated by this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to construct family housing units and mobile home facilities, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in the locations designated by this Act. Authorizes the appropriations of funds needed to carry out the provisions of this Act. Reserve Forces Facilities Authorization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish or develop additional facilities for the Reserve Forces of the Navy, Marine Corps, Air National Guard, and the Air Force Reserve.

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Timeline

  1. 12 September 1973

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services, S. Rept. 93-389.

    Source: Committee

  2. 12 September 1973

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services, S. Rept. 93-389.

    Source: Committee

  3. 12 September 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 September 1973

    Passed

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  5. 13 September 1973

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 17 September 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 11 October 1973

    Passed

    Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 10614.

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 October 1973

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 10614.

    Source: Floor

  9. 16 October 1973

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  10. 16 October 1973

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in House.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  11. 13 November 1973

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 93-634.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  12. 13 November 1973

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 93-634.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  13. 14 November 1973

    Passed

    House agreed to conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  14. 14 November 1973

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  15. 15 November 1973

    Vote

    Senate agreed to conference report, roll call #483 (87-0).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  16. 15 November 1973

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report, roll call #483 (87-0).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  17. 19 November 1973

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 November 1973

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

  19. 29 November 1973

    President

    Public law 93-166.

    Source: President

  20. 29 November 1973

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  21. 29 November 1973

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

· Official source

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

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    3 official files

    Public Law (PDF)

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    • Public Law (PDF)

      Public Law · EN · 30 November 1973

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    • Public Law

      summary · EN · 29 November 1973

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    • Introduced in Senate

      summary · EN · 12 September 1973

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