Senate Bill 2705
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Stopping Executive Overreach on Military Appropriations Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2705
Congress
116
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stopping Executive Overreach on Military Appropriations Act
This bill requires congressional approval for military construction projects commenced pursuant to a declaration of a national emergency, prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from expending funds for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, requires the return of DOD funds shifted to wall construction, and requires an ethics review of private contracts related to such construction.
October 24, 2019
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10/24/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
10/24/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:42 AM