Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2998
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 22, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 22, 2017
Latest Action
Jun 22, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2998
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018

Provides FY2018 appropriations for Military Construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies.

Provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for Military Construction for:

  • the Army;
  • the Navy and Marine Corps;
  • the Air Force;
  • Defense-wide agencies and activities;
  • the Army and Air National Guard; and
  • the Army, Navy, and Air Force Reserves.

Provides appropriations to DOD for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program.

Provides appropriations for the Department of Defense Base Closure Account.

Provides appropriations to DOD for Construction and Operation and Maintenance of Family Housing for the Army, the Navy and Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide agencies and activities.

Provides appropriations to DOD for the Family Housing Improvement Fund and the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund.

Provides appropriations to the VA for:

  • the Veterans Benefits Administration,
  • the Veterans Health Administration,
  • the National Cemetery Administration, and
  • Departmental Administration.

Provides appropriations for related agencies and programs, including:

  • the American Battle Monuments Commission,
  • the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims,
  • Cemeterial Expenses of the Army, and
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

Provide appropriations to DOD for Overseas Contingency Operations Military Construction projects of:

  • the Army,
  • the Navy and Marine Corps,
  • the Air Force, and
  • Defense-wide agencies and activities.

Sets forth permissible and prohibited uses for funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts.

Text (1)
June 22, 2017
Actions (7)
06/22/2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 127.
06/22/2017
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-188, by Mr. Dent.
06/22/2017
Introduced in House
06/21/2017
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-608.
06/06/2017
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-608.
05/11/2017
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-608.
05/04/2017
Committee on Appropriations Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-608.
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:47 PM