Bills · 118th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

Where it stands

  1. Introduced6/27/23
  2. Passed HousePassed 9/28/23
  3. Senate
  4. President
  5. Law

Passed the House 218–210 on September 28, 2023 (Roll Call 502 →). Received in the Senate on October 16, 2023. No Senate action since.

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 9/28/23PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic2 Yea · 208 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Republican216 Yea · 2 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities.

(The bill excludes military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all included in other appropriations bills.)

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Sponsor
Rep. Ken Calvert ( Republican · CA-41)
Cosponsors
0
Introduced
6/27/23
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What happens next

The Senate must pass the same text, then it goes to the President.

If it isn't enacted by Jan 3, 2025, it expires when the 118th Congress ends.

All actions (82)
  1. 6/27/23Introduced in House
  2. 6/27/23The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-121, by Mr. Calvert.
  3. 6/27/23Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 93.
  4. 9/13/23Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 680 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1435 and H.R. 4365. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1435 under a closed rule and H.R. 4365 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on each measure with one motion to recommit allowed.
  5. 9/19/23Rule H. Res. 680 failed passage of House.
  6. 9/21/23Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 712 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 1130 and H. Res. 684. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, under a structured rule; H.R. 1130, under a structured rule; and H.Res. 684, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on all three bills.
  7. 9/26/23Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 723 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4368 and H.R. 4665. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4368, and H.R. 4665, under a structured rule for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for each bill and one motion to recommit.
  8. 9/27/23Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 723. (consideration: CR H4567-4633; text: CR H4573-4590)
  9. 9/27/23Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4368 and H.R. 4665. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4365, H.R. 4367, H.R. 4368, and H.R. 4665, under a structured rule for each bill. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for each bill and one motion to recommit.
  10. 9/27/23House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 723 and Rule XVIII.
  11. 9/27/23The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Carey to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  12. 9/27/23GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4365.
  13. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 1.
  14. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Calvert amendment en bloc No. 2.
  15. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 34.
  16. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 34, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  17. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luttrell amendment No. 48.
  18. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norton amendment No. 125.
  19. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norton amendment No. 125, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Norton demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 149.
  21. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 149, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  22. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Griffith amendment No. 150.
  23. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 151.
  24. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Plaskett amendment No. 151, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Plaskett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  25. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 152.
  26. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 152, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  27. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 153.
  28. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 153, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  29. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 154.
  30. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 154, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Molinaro demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  31. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 155.
  32. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 155, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  33. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 156.
  34. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment No. 156, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  35. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crane amendment No. 157.
  36. 9/27/23VACATING DEMAND FOR A RECORDED VOTE - Ms. McCollum asked unanimous consent that the request for a recorded vote on the Norton amendment No. 125 be withdrawn to the end that the amendment stands disposed by the earlier voice vote that was recorded thereon. Agreed to without objection.
  37. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fallon amendment No. 158.
  38. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 160.
  39. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 160, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gaetz demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  40. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 161.
  41. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 161, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Calvert demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  42. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 164.
  43. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hageman amendment No. 165.
  44. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 166.
  45. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 166, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jayapal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  46. 9/27/23VACATING DEMAND FOR A RECORDED VOTE - Mr. Molinaro asked unanimous consent that the request for a recorded vote on the Clyde amendment No. 154 be withdrawn to the end that the amendment stands disposed by the earlier voice vote that was recorded thereon. Agreed to without objection.
  47. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the D'Esposito amendment No. 167.
  48. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 168.
  49. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 169.
  50. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 170.
  51. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 171.
  52. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 172.
  53. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 173.
  54. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 174.
  55. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 175.
  56. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 175, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McCollum demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  57. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 176.
  58. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 177.
  59. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiffany amendment No. 178.
  60. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiffany amendment No. 179.
  61. 9/27/23DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 723, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 180.
  62. 9/27/23Mr. Calvert moved that the committee rise.
  63. 9/27/23On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  64. 9/27/23Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4365 as unfinished business.
  65. 9/27/23Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4659-4666)
  66. 9/27/23The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  67. 9/27/23UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to the amendments to H.R. 4365, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
  68. 9/27/23The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4365.
  69. 9/27/23The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  70. 9/27/23The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  71. 9/27/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX further proceedings were postponed.
  72. 9/28/23Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 730 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5692, H.R. 4365 and H.R. 4367. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5692, under a closed rule. The resolution provides for 30 minutes of general debate on the bill H.R. 5692 and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides that further consideration of H.R. 4365, the further amendments specified in section 3 shall be considered as adopted and the resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 4367, the further amendment specified in section 5 shall be considered as adopted.
  73. 9/28/23Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R 4365.
  74. 9/28/23Considered as unfinished business.
  75. 9/28/23Ms. Jacobs moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations.
  76. 9/28/23The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  77. 9/28/23On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 218 (Roll no. 501).
  78. 9/28/23Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 210 (Roll no. 502).
  79. 9/28/23On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 210 (Roll no. 502).
  80. 9/28/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  81. 9/28/23The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 4365.
  82. 10/16/23Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.