Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1557
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 13, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 13, 2017
Latest Action
Jul 13, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1557
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
Kansas
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate 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)
Actions (7)
07/13/2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 173.
07/13/2017
Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Moran. With written report No. 115-130.
07/13/2017
Introduced in Senate
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
Feb 28, 2022 8:21:44 PM