Bills · 118th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

Also known as Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act

Where it stands

  1. Introduced4/18/24
  2. Passed HousePassed 6/14/24
  3. Senate
  4. President
  5. Law

Passed the House 217–199 on June 14, 2024 (Roll Call 279 →). Received in the Senate on July 8, 2024. No Senate action since.

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Passage · 6/14/24PassageThe 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
  • Democratic6 Yea · 196 Nay · 11 Not voting
  • Republican211 Yea · 3 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

This bill authorizes for FY2025 and sets policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.

As examples, the bill includes provisions that

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Sponsor
Rep. Mike Rogers ( Republican · AL-3)
Cosponsors
14
Introduced
4/18/24
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 (101)
  1. 4/18/24Introduced in House
  2. 4/18/24Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  3. 5/22/24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  4. 5/22/24Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 1.
  5. 5/31/24Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 118-529.
  6. 5/31/24Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 440.
  7. 6/11/24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1287 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8070. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8070 under a structured rule and the resolution accompanying House Report 118-527 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8070.
  8. 6/12/24Rule H. Res. 1287 passed House.
  9. 6/12/24Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1287. (consideration: CR H3767-3970; text: CR H3777-3938)
  10. 6/12/24Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8070. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8070 under a structured rule and the resolution accompanying House Report 118-527 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8070.
  11. 6/12/24The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  12. 6/12/24House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1287 and Rule XVIII.
  13. 6/12/24GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8070.
  14. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 1.
  15. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 1.
  16. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 5.
  17. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 6.
  18. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 8.
  19. 6/12/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mast amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 14.
  21. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 21.
  22. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22.
  23. 6/12/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  24. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 23.
  25. 6/12/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  26. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 24.
  27. 6/12/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  28. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 28.
  29. 6/12/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  30. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 34.
  31. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 35.
  32. 6/12/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 35, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  33. 6/12/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 36.
  34. 6/12/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 36, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  35. 6/12/24Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
  36. 6/12/24On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  37. 6/12/24Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8070 as unfinished business.
  38. 6/13/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3990-4036)
  39. 6/13/24The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  40. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 37.
  41. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 37, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  42. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 40.
  43. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 40, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gaetz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  44. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 41.
  45. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 41, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  46. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 42.
  47. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 42, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  48. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Higgins (LA) amendment No. 43.
  49. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Higgins (LA) amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  50. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 44.
  51. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  52. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Williams (TX) amendment No. 45.
  53. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Williams (TX) amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  54. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 46.
  55. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steube amendment No. 46, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  56. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luna amendment No. 47.
  57. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Luna amendment No. 47, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  58. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 48.
  59. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 48, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Tokuda demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  60. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mills amendment No. 49.
  61. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mills amendment No. 49, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  62. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 50.
  63. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 50, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  64. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 51.
  65. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 52.
  66. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 52, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  67. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 53.
  68. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No. 53, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  69. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 54.
  70. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Duyne amendment No. 55.
  71. 6/13/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Van Duyne amendment No. 55, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Van Duyne demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  72. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.
  73. 6/13/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.
  74. 6/13/24UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Smith (WA) asked unanimous consent that the request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 47 be withdrawn to the end and that the amendment stand disposed of by the earlier voice vote theron. Agreed to without objection.
  75. 6/13/24Mr. Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.
  76. 6/13/24On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  77. 6/13/24Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8070 as unfinished business.
  78. 6/13/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4036-4047)
  79. 6/13/24Pursuant to clause 6(h) of rule XVIII, the Committee rose.
  80. 6/13/24Pursuant to clause 6(h) of rule XVIII, the Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.
  81. 6/13/24On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  82. 6/14/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4067-4097)
  83. 6/14/24The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  84. 6/14/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 4.
  85. 6/14/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.
  86. 6/14/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 56.
  87. 6/14/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 56, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  88. 6/14/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Doggett amendment No. 134.
  89. 6/14/24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the James amendment No. 228.
  90. 6/14/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the James amendment No. 228, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kamlager-Dove demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  91. 6/14/24The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8070.
  92. 6/14/24The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  93. 6/14/24The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  94. 6/14/24Ms. Sherrill moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services.
  95. 6/14/24The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. (text: CR H4095)
  96. 6/14/24On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 214 (Roll no. 278).
  97. 6/14/24Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 279).
  98. 6/14/24On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 279).
  99. 6/14/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  100. 6/14/24The 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. 8070.
  101. 7/8/24Received in the Senate.