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H.R. 8580: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

Passed HouseJun 5, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)May 28, 2024
  2. Passed House (completed)Jun 5, 2024, 209–197
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, Jun 5, 2024

This bill provides FY2025 appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies.

The bill 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.
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The bill also provides appropriations to DOD for

  • the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program;
  • the Base Closure Account;
  • 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;
  • the Family Housing Improvement Fund; and
  • the Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund.

Within the VA budget, the bill provides appropriations for

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

The bill 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.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jun 5, 2024

On Passage

Passed 209–197

Yea 209majority 204Nay 197

  • Democrats4 yea, 195 nay
  • Republicans204 yea, 2 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Matthew Rosendale (R-MT) and Tom McClintock (R-CA) voted Nay; Mary Peltola (D-AK), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Jared Golden (D-ME) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) voted Yea

See how all 406 members voted

Showing 431 of 431 members

Yea 209

Republicans (204)

Democrats (4) broke with their party

Independents (1)

Nay 197

Republicans (2) broke with their party

Democrats (195)

Not voting 25

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Jun 5, 2024. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

10 votes on this bill

Showing 7 of 10 roll calls

  • Jun 5, 2024HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 209–197
    Roll call 247 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats4195014
    Republicans2042011
    Independents1000
    Total209197025

    House roll call 247: On Passage. Passed.

    6 crossed party lines: 4 Democrats, 2 Republicans

    How each member voted (431)
  • Jun 5, 2024HouseMotion to recommitFailed, yea-nay 199–207
    Roll call 246 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1990014
    Republicans0206011
    Independents0100
    Total199207025

    House roll call 246: On Motion to Recommit. Failed.

    How each member voted (431)
  • Jun 5, 2024HouseH.Amdt. 957, SteubeAgreed, yea-nay 237–169
    Roll call 245 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats33167115
    Republicans2032014
    Independents1000
    Total237169129

    House roll call 245: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Agreed to.

    Amendment by W. Steube (R-FL)

    35 crossed party lines: 33 Democrats, 2 Republicans

    How each member voted (436)
  • Jun 5, 2024HouseH.Amdt. 956, SchweikertAgreed, yea-nay 392–11
    Roll call 244 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1928016
    Republicans1993017
    Independents1000
    Total39211033

    House roll call 244: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Agreed to.

    Amendment by David Schweikert (R-AZ)

    11 crossed party lines: 8 Democrats, 3 Republicans

    How each member voted (436)
  • Jun 5, 2024HouseH.Amdt. 955, SchweikertAgreed, yea-nay 333–70
    Roll call 243 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats13267017
    Republicans2003016
    Independents1000
    Total33370033

    House roll call 243: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Agreed to.

    Amendment by David Schweikert (R-AZ)

    70 crossed party lines: 67 Democrats, 3 Republicans

    How each member voted (436)
  • Jun 4, 2024HouseH.Amdt. 954, SelfAgreed, yea-nay 206–200
    Roll call 241 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1199016
    Republicans2041015
    Independents1000
    Total206200031

    House roll call 241: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Agreed to.

    Amendment by Keith Self (R-TX)

    2 crossed party lines: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican

    How each member voted (437)
  • Jun 4, 2024HouseH.Amdt. 941, MastAgreed, yea-nay 290–116
    Roll call 240 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1937016
    Republicans96109014
    Independents1000
    Total290116030

    House roll call 240: On Agreeing to the Amendment. Agreed to.

    Amendment by Brian Mast (R-FL)

    104 crossed party lines: 7 Democrats, 96 Republicans, 1 Independent

    How each member voted (436)

Amendments

31 offered

Showing 4 of 31 amendments

  • H.Amdt. 958W. Steube R-FLAgreedJun 5, 2024Jun 5, 2024: On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A031) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 957W. Steube R-FLAgreedJun 5, 2024Jun 5, 2024: On agreeing to the Steube amendment (A030) Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 169, 1 Present (Roll no. 245).
  • H.Amdt. 956David Schweikert R-AZAgreedJun 5, 2024Jun 5, 2024: On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment (A029) Agreed to by recorded vote: 392 - 11 (Roll no. 244).
  • H.Amdt. 955David Schweikert R-AZAgreedJun 5, 2024Jun 5, 2024: On agreeing to the Schweikert amendment (A028) Agreed to by recorded vote: 333 - 70 (Roll no. 243).
  • H.Amdt. 954Keith Self R-TXAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Self amendment (A027) Agreed to by recorded vote: 206 - 200 (Roll no. 241).
  • H.Amdt. 953Cathy McMorris Rodgers R-WAAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Rodgers (WA) amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 952Cathy McMorris Rodgers R-WAAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Rodgers (WA) amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 951August Pfluger R-TXAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Pfluger amendment (A024) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 950Scott Peters D-CAAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 949Scott Peters D-CAAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 948Scott Perry R-PAAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 947Andrew Ogles R-TNAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 946Andrew Ogles R-TNAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 945Andrew Ogles R-TNAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 944Andrew Ogles R-TNAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 943Andrew Ogles R-TNAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 942Marcus Molinaro R-NYAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Molinaro amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 941Brian Mast R-FLAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Mast amendment (A014) Agreed to by recorded vote: 290 - 116 (Roll no. 240).
  • H.Amdt. 940Jennifer Kiggans R-VAAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Kiggans (VA) amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 939Jennifer Kiggans R-VAAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Kiggans (VA) amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 938Jennifer Kiggans R-VAAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Kiggans (VA) amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 937Jennifer Kiggans R-VAAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Kiggans (VA) amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 936John James R-MIAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the James amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 935Harriet Hageman R-WYAgreedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Hageman amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
  • H.Amdt. 934Marjorie Greene R-GAFailedJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024: On agreeing to the Greene (GA) amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 46 - 354 (Roll no. 239).

Who scored on this bill

2,440 points earned
  1. 1Andrew Ogles R-TN1 maverick vote; 5 amendments offered, 5 agreed11 events+116
  2. 2Jennifer Kiggans R-VA1 maverick vote; 4 amendments offered, 4 agreed9 events+94
  3. 3John Carter R-TX SponsorIntroduced, reported, passed House; 1 amendment offered, 1 agreed5 events+72
  4. 4W. Steube R-FL2 maverick votes; 2 amendments offered, 2 agreed6 events+56
  5. 5Jack Bergman R-MI1 maverick vote; 2 amendments offered, 2 agreed5 events+50
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Jun 5, 2024Passed the House, 209–197.
  2. May 28, 2024Introduced in the House by John Carter.
Show the full action history (70 actions)
  1. Sep 12, 2024Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
  2. Jun 11, 2024Received in the Senate.
  3. Jun 5, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3661-3664)
  4. Jun 5, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 43.
  5. Jun 5, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert Amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  6. Jun 5, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schweikert amendment No. 44.
  7. Jun 5, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schweikert Amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  8. Jun 5, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 45.
  9. Jun 5, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steube Amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rutherford demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  10. Jun 5, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 46.
  11. Jun 5, 2024Mr. Rutherford moved that the committee rise.
  12. Jun 5, 2024On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  13. Jun 5, 2024Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
  14. Jun 5, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3664-3668)
  15. Jun 5, 2024The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  16. Jun 5, 2024The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8580.
  17. Jun 5, 2024The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  18. Jun 5, 2024The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  19. Jun 5, 2024Ms. Wasserman Schultz moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3666)
  20. Jun 5, 2024The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  21. Jun 5, 2024On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 207 (Roll no. 246).
  22. Jun 5, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 197 (Roll no. 247).
  23. Jun 5, 2024On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 197 (Roll no. 247).
  24. Jun 5, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  25. Jun 4, 2024Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1269. (consideration: CR H3601-3637; text: CR H3605-3615)
  26. Jun 4, 2024Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 and H.R. 8282. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 under a structured rule and H.R. 8282 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  27. Jun 4, 2024House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1269 and Rule XVIII.
  28. Jun 4, 2024The Speaker designated the Honorable John W. Rose to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  29. Jun 4, 2024GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8580.
  30. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carter (TX) amendment en bloc.
  31. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 1.
  32. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 2.
  33. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 8.
  34. Jun 4, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bost amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  35. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Burchett amendment No. 9.
  36. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 10.
  37. Jun 4, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crane amendment No. 10, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  38. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 16.
  39. Jun 4, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 16, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  40. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 17.
  41. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the James amendment No. 18.
  42. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kiggans (VA) amendment No. 19.
  43. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kiggans (VA) amendment No. 20.
  44. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kiggans (VA) amendment No. 21.
  45. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kiggans (VA) amendment No. 22.
  46. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 28.
  47. Jun 4, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mast amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carter (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  48. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Molinaro amendment No. 29.
  49. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 31.
  50. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 32.
  51. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 33.
  52. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 34.
  53. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 35.
  54. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 36.
  55. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 37.
  56. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 38.
  57. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pfluger amendment No. 39.
  58. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) amendment No. 40.
  59. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rodgers (WA) amendment No. 41.
  60. Jun 4, 2024DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1269, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 42.
  61. Jun 4, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 42, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Wasserman Schultz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  62. Jun 4, 2024Mr. Carter (TX) moved that the committee rise.
  63. Jun 4, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3633-3637)
  64. Jun 4, 2024The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  65. Jun 4, 2024On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  66. Jun 4, 2024Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8580 as unfinished business.
  67. Jun 3, 2024Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1269 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 and H.R. 8282. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8580 under a structured rule and H.R. 8282 under a closed rule. Rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  68. May 28, 2024Introduced in House
  69. May 28, 2024The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-528, by Mr. Carter (TX).
  70. May 28, 2024Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.