3.0.0 6599 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z House H HR 2008-07-24 110 hsap00 Appropriations Committee House Standing Reported original measure 2008-07-24T22:32:41Z H. Rept. 110-775 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 110 3301 S 2008-07-22 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 892. Related bill CRS Companion bill Senate Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6599) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 110 1384 HRES 2008-07-31 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 16:09:38 Procedurally-related House 2008-09-08 Senate Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 945. Calendars 2008-08-01 10:52:09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 10:52:07 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 4 (Roll no. 563). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 563 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll563.xml House 110 2008-08-01T14:52:07Z 2 2008-08-01 10:52:07 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 409 - 4 (Roll no. 563). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 563 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll563.xml House 110 2008-08-01T14:52:07Z 2 2008-08-01 10:45:29 On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 562). Floor H36810 2 House floor actions 562 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll562.xml House 110 2008-08-01T14:45:29Z 2 2008-08-01 10:29:19 Mr. Edwards (TX) moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair ResolvingDifferences H82000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 10:29:03 Mr. Peterson (PA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair. Floor H36800 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 10:23:36 Mr. Edwards (TX) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. The provisions of the motion to recommit constitute legislation in an appropriations bill. Sustained by the Chair. ResolvingDifferences H81000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 10:23:36 Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions. Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2008-08-01 10:16:10 DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Lewis (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require to bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a section enacting H.R. 6566, the American Energy Act. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 10:15:26 Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Appropriations. (consideration: CR H7799-7800; text: CR H7799) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2008-08-01 10:14:33 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 10:14:22 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7799) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 10:13:16 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 6599. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 09:21:01 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 09:20:39 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7793-7802) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 01:06:14 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 6599 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 01:05:59 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 01:05:23 Mr. Edwards (TX) moved that the Committee rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 01:03:25 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the King (IA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. King (IA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 00:52:06 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the King (IA) amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 00:46:52 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Gingrey amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 00:45:02 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Flake amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Flake demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 00:01:30 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Flake amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:56:34 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:53:20 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Wamp amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:47:34 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Stupak amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:46:19 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McCaul (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McCaul (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:43:33 DEBATE - The Commitee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the McCaul (TX) amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:40:10 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Taylor amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:33:21 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Hensarling amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:27:18 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Terry amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:56:59 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Filner amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:52:22 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Filner amendments en bloc pending reservation of a point of order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:51:09 EN BLOC CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS - Mr. Filner asked unanimous consent that the amendments numbered 18 and 19 printed in the Congressional Record be considered en bloc. Agreed to without objection. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:44:26 The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:25:20 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Buyer amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:11:44 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Buyer amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:10:38 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Garrett (NJ) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:01:24 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Garrett (NJ) amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:00:27 The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 21:59:59 The Committee of the Whole rose informally. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 21:36:30 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Burgess amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 21:17:56 DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with debate on the Bishop (UT) amendment pending reservation of a point of order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 21:11:54 The Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 21:10:00 The Committee of the Whole rose informally. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 20:19:29 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed debate on H.R. 6599. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 20:18:30 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 20:17:05 On motion that the committee rise. Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 20:16:36 Mr. Edwards (TX) moved that the committee rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 19:58:29 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 6599. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 19:58:21 The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Pomeroy to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 19:58:20 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1384 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 19:58:14 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6599 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated July 30, 2008, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 19:58:09 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1384. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7709-7775; text of Title I as introduced in House: CR 8/1/2008 H7722, H7744, H7745, H7745-7748; text of Title II as introduced in House: CR 8/1/2008 H7748-7749, H7749, H7750-7751, H7754-7754; text of Title III as introduced in House: CR 8/1/2008 H7761; text of Title IV as introduced in House: CR 8/1/2008 H7761, H7799) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 16:09:37 Rule H. Res. 1384 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2008-07-29 20:03:54 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1384 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6599 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII in a daily issue dated July 30, 2008, or earlier and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2008-07-24 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00494 2008-07-24 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-775, by Mr. Edwards (TX). Committee H12100 2 House floor actions hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2008-07-24 The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-775, by Mr. Edwards (TX). Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsap00 Appropriations Committee 2008-07-24 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress E000063 Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17] CHET EDWARDS D TX 17 N Armed Forces and National Security Air force Alaska American Battle Monuments Commission Appellate courts Appropriations Arab countries Armed forces reserves Army Boundaries Building construction Buy American Cemeteries and funerals Chemical warfare Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Colorado Commemorations Commerce Congress Congress and military policy Congressional oversight Congressional reporting requirements Cost plus contracts Courts of special jurisdiction Defense budgets Defense burdensharing Defense contracts Defense procurement Department of Defense Department of Veterans Affairs Diabetes Disabled East Asia Economics and Public Finance Electronic commerce Eminent domain Europe Families Federal aid to health facilities Federally-guaranteed loans Finance and Financial Sector Foreign Trade and International Finance Government Operations and Politics Government contractors Government insurance Government procurement Government trust funds Health Home ownership Home repair and improvement Homeless Housing and Community Development Indian housing Indian medical care Information technology Infrastructure Inspectors general Iron and steel industry Japan Joint ventures Labor and Employment Land transfers Law Leases Lobbying Marines Marshall Islands Medical research Medical supplies Members of Congress Middle East and North Africa Military base closures Military bases Military construction operations Military dependents Military housing Military maneuvers Minorities Mortgages NATO military forces Names National Guard Native Americans Navy Nursing homes Oceania Property tax Prosthesis Public Lands and Natural Resources Reprogramming of appropriated funds Research and development Road construction Rural health Science, Technology, Communications Soldiers' homes Steel Survivors' benefits Taxation Transportation and Public Works Veterans' benefits Veterans' hospitals Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions Veterans' rehabilitation Vocational rehabilitation Armed Forces and National Security 00 2008-07-24 Introduced in House 2008-07-29T15:14:56Z Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Appropriates funds for FY2009 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) the Homeowners Assistance Fund; (6) DOD chemical demilitarization construction; and (7) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) the Veterans Benefits Administration; (2) readjustment benefits; (3) veterans insurance and indemnities; (4) the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund; (5) the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program; (6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program; (7) guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans; (8) the Veterans Health Administration; (9) the National Cemetery Administration; (10) the Office of Inspector General; (11) construction for major and minor projects; and (12) grants for the construction of extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries.

Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (3) DOD cemeterial expenses; and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

Specifies restrictions and authorities regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.

]]> 79 2008-07-24 Reported to House without amendment 2008-08-26T16:43:36Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2009 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) the Homeowners Assistance Fund; (6) chemical demilitarization construction; and (7) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title and in other military construction appropriations Acts.

(Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees 30 days in advance of the plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving U.S. personnel if construction costs are anticipated to exceed $100,000.

(Sec. 118) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriations committees on actions proposed by DOD to encourage other members of NATO, Japan, South Korea, and U.S. allies bordering the Arabian Sea to assume a greater share of the common defense burden of such nations and the United States.

(Sec. 121) Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned, at least 60 days prior to issuing any solicitation for a contract with the private sector for military family housing, to notify the appropriations committees of any guarantees (including the making of mortgage or rental payments) proposed to be made to the private party in the event of: (1) the closure or realignment of the installation for which the housing is provided; (2) a reduction in force of units stationed at such installation; or (3) the extended deployment overseas of units stationed at such installation.

(Sec. 122) Authorizes the transfer of DOD funds for expenses associated with the Homeowners Assistance Program under the Metropolitan Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966.

(Sec. 125) Places specified restrictions and limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds made available in this title or in any other military construction appropriations Act to carry out a military construction, land acquisition, or family housing project at or for a military installation approved for closure, or for supporting a function that has been approved for realignment to another installation, in 2005 under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990.

(Sec. 126) Provides for the transfer of lapsed unobligated military construction and family housing funds into the Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Defense account.

(Sec. 127) Prohibits this Act's funds from being used for any action that relates to or promotes the expansion of the boundaries or size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado .

Title II: Department of Veterans Affairs - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) the Veterans Benefits Administration; (2) readjustment benefits; (3) veterans insurance and indemnities; (4) the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund; (5) the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program; (6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program; (7) guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans; (8) the Veterans Health Administration (including for medical and prosthetic research and information technology systems); (9) the National Cemetery Administration; (10) the Office of the Inspector General; (11) construction for major and minor projects; and (12) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title.

(Sec. 210) Makes funds from this title available to reimburse expenses of the Office of Resolution Management and the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication, within specified limits.

(Sec. 216) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans eligible under existing VA medical care requirements and who reside in Alaska to obtain medical services from facilities supported by the Indian Health Service or tribal organizations.

(Sec. 218) Prohibits the VA from using funds available in this or any other Act to replace the current system by which the Veterans Integrated Service Networks select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment.

(Sec. 220) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report quarterly to the appropriations committees on the financial status of the Veterans Health Administration.

(Sec. 224) Extends through FY2009: (1) certain daily copayment limits for veterans receiving hospital or nursing home care; and (2) VA authority to recover from third party insurers the cost of care provided to a veteran for a non-service-connected disability.

Title III: Related Agencies - Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (3) cemeterial expenses; and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

Title IV: General Provisions - Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act.

]]> 36 2008-08-01 Passed House amended 2008-09-08T21:07:51Z Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2009 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) the Homeowners Assistance Fund; (6) chemical demilitarization construction; and (7) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title and in other military construction appropriations Acts.

(Sec. 113) Directs the Secretary of Defense to notify the appropriate congressional committees 30 days in advance of the plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving U.S. personnel if construction costs are anticipated to exceed $100,000.

(Sec. 118) Directs the Secretary to report to the appropriations committees on actions proposed by DOD to encourage other members of NATO, Japan, South Korea, and U.S. allies bordering the Arabian Sea to assume a greater share of the common defense burden of such nations and the United States.

(Sec. 121) Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned, at least 60 days prior to issuing any solicitation for a contract with the private sector for military family housing, to notify the appropriations committees of any guarantees (including the making of mortgage or rental payments) proposed to be made to the private party in the event of: (1) the closure or realignment of the installation for which the housing is provided; (2) a reduction in force of units stationed at such installation; or (3) the extended deployment overseas of units stationed at such installation.

(Sec. 122) Authorizes the transfer of DOD funds for expenses associated with the Homeowners Assistance Program under the Metropolitan Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966.

(Sec. 125) Places specified restrictions and limitations on the obligation or expenditure of funds made available in this title or in any other military construction appropriations Act to carry out a military construction, land acquisition, or family housing project at or for a military installation approved for closure, or for supporting a function that has been approved for realignment to another installation, in 2005 under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990.

(Sec. 126) Provides for the transfer of lapsed unobligated military construction and family housing funds into the Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Defense account.

(Sec. 127) Prohibits this Act's funds from being used for any action that relates to or promotes the expansion of the boundaries or size of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado.

Title II: Department of Veterans Affairs - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) the Veterans Benefits Administration; (2) readjustment benefits; (3) veterans insurance and indemnities; (4) the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund; (5) the Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program; (6) the Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program; (7) guaranteed transitional housing loans for homeless veterans; (8) the Veterans Health Administration (including for medical and prosthetic research and information technology systems); (9) the National Cemetery Administration; (10) the Office of the Inspector General; (11) construction for major and minor projects; and (12) grants for the construction of state extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries.

Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this title.

(Sec. 210) Makes funds from this title available to reimburse expenses of the Office of Resolution Management and the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication, within specified limits.

(Sec. 216) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow veterans eligible under existing VA medical care requirements and who reside in Alaska to obtain medical services from facilities supported by the Indian Health Service or tribal organizations.

(Sec. 218) Prohibits the VA from using funds available in this or any other Act to replace the current system by which the Veterans Integrated Service Networks select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment.

(Sec. 220) Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report quarterly to the appropriations committees on the financial status of the Veterans Health Administration.

(Sec. 224) Extends through FY2009: (1) certain daily copayment limits for veterans receiving hospital or nursing home care; and (2) VA authority to recover from third party insurers the cost of care provided to a veteran for a non-service-connected disability.

Title III: Related Agencies - Appropriates funds for: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (3) cemeterial expenses; and (4) the Armed Forces Retirement Home.

Title IV: General Provisions - Specifies restrictions and authorizations regarding the use of funds appropriated in this Act, including prohibitions on the use of funds: (1) to enforce a provision of a VHA policy directive concerning voter registration at patient facilities; (2) to take private property for public use without just compensation; or (3) for a project or program named for an individual serving as a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, or Senator of the U.S. Congress.

]]> Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 Short Titles as Introduced Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 Short Titles as Reported to House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 H House Short Titles as Passed House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 H House Display Title Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 Official Title as Introduced Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 1167 110 HAMDT Amendment sought to prohibit use of funds in the bill for enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act. An amendment numbered 3 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to enforce subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis-Bacon Act). 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-08-01 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 275 (Roll no. 561). (consideration: CR H7797-7798) 10:12:49 H7797-7798 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7797-7798 Roll no. 561 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll561.xml K000362 Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5] Steve King R IA 5 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 8 2008-08-01 10:12:49 On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 275 (Roll no. 561). (consideration: CR H7797-7798) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 561 House 110 2008-08-01T14:12:49Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll561.xml 2008-08-01 00:52:02 Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. King (IA). (consideration: CR H7773-7775; text: CR H7773) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 10:12:49 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 561 House 110 2008-08-01T14:12:49Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll561.xml 2008-08-01 10:12:49 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A018) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 275 (Roll no. 561).(consideration: CR H7797-7798) Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 561 House 110 2008-08-01T14:12:49Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll561.xml 2008-08-01 10:12:49 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 561 House 110 2008-08-01T14:12:49Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll561.xml 2008-08-01 00:52:02 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A018) offered by Mr. King (IA).(consideration: CR H7773-7775; text: CR H7773) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-08-01 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1166 110 HAMDT At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following new section: SEC. 408. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this Act may be used to take private property for public use without just compensation. An amendment numbered 20 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to take private property for public use without just compensation. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-08-01 On agreeing to the Gingrey amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote. 00:51:37 G000550 Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] Phil Gingrey R GA 11 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 7 2008-08-01 00:51:37 On agreeing to the Gingrey amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 00:46:25 Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Gingrey. (consideration: CR H7772-7773; text: CR H7772) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 00:46:25 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A017) offered by Mr. Gingrey.(consideration: CR H7772-7773; text: CR H7772) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-08-01 00:51:37 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2008-08-01 00:51:37 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Gingrey amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2008-08-01 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1165 110 HAMDT Amendment sought to insert a new section at the end of the bill for the elimination of military construction congressional earmarks. An amendment numbered 4 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new section at the end of the bill for the elimination of military construction congressional earmarks. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-08-01 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 63 - 350, 1 Present (Roll no. 560). (consideration: CR H7794-7797) 10:05:26 H7794-7797 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7794-7797 Roll no. 560 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll560.xml F000444 Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6] JEFF FLAKE R AZ 6 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 8 2008-08-01 10:05:26 On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 63 - 350, 1 Present (Roll no. 560). (consideration: CR H7794-7797) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 560 House 110 2008-08-01T14:05:26Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll560.xml 2008-08-01 00:01:22 Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Flake. (consideration: CR H7766-7772; text: CR H7766-7768) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-08-01 00:01:22 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Flake.(consideration: CR H7766-7772; text: CR H7766-7768) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-08-01 10:05:26 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Flake amendment (A016) Failed by recorded vote: 63 - 350, 1 Present (Roll no. 560).(consideration: CR H7794-7797) Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 560 House 110 2008-08-01T14:05:26Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll560.xml 2008-08-01 10:05:26 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 560 House 110 2008-08-01T14:05:26Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll560.xml 2008-08-01 10:05:26 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 560 House 110 2008-08-01T14:05:26Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll560.xml 2008-08-01 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1164 110 HAMDT Amendment prohibited use of funds in the bill to allow the VA to enforce the May 5, 2008 directive which included a policy statement prohibiting nonpartisan vote registration drives on VA property. An amendment numbered 37 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit use of funds in the bill to enforce section 3, Policy of VHA Directive 2008-25. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 On agreeing to the Murphy (CT) amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote. 23:59:54 M001169 Rep. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT-5] Christopher Murphy D CT S. 5 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 7 2008-07-31 23:59:54 On agreeing to the Murphy (CT) amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:56:30 Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Murphy (CT). (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7765-7766; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7765) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:56:30 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Murphy (CT).(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7765-7766; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7765) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 23:59:54 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 23:59:54 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Murphy (CT) amendment (A015) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1163 110 HAMDT Amendment prohibited use of funds to modify the standards applicable to the determination of the entitlement of veterans to special monthly pensions. An amendment numbered 36 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to modify the standards applicable to the determination of the entitlement of veterans to special monthly pensions. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 On agreeing to the Wamp amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. 23:55:04 W000119 Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3] ZACH WAMP R TN 3 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 7 2008-07-31 23:55:04 On agreeing to the Wamp amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:53:16 Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Wamp. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7765; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7765) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:53:16 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Wamp.(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7765; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7765) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 23:55:04 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 23:55:04 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Wamp amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1162 110 HAMDT Amendment prevented use of funds in the bill for increasing the deductible veterans must pay to receive their mileage reimbursement. An amendment numbered 16 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to carry out section 111(c)(5) of title 38, United States Code, during fiscal year 2009. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 On agreeing to the Stupak amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote. 23:52:50 S001045 Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] BART STUPAK D MI 1 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 7 2008-07-31 23:52:50 On agreeing to the Stupak amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:47:09 Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Stupak. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7764-7765; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7764) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:47:09 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Stupak.(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7764-7765; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7764) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 23:52:50 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 23:52:50 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Stupak amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1161 110 HAMDT Amendment prohibited funds in the bill from being used for any projects named after a sitting Member of Congress. An amendment numbered 6 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds for a project or program named for an individual then serving as a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, or Senator of the United States Congress. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-08-01 On agreeing to the McCaul (TX) amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 329 - 86 (Roll no. 559). (consideration: CR H7794) 09:58:30 H7794 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7794 Roll no. 559 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll559.xml M001157 Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] Michael McCaul R TX T. 10 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 8 2008-08-01 09:58:30 On agreeing to the McCaul (TX) amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 329 - 86 (Roll no. 559). (consideration: CR H7794) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 559 House 110 2008-08-01T13:58:30Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll559.xml 2008-07-31 23:43:28 Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. McCaul (TX). (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7764; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7764) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:43:28 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. McCaul (TX).(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7764; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7764) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-08-01 09:58:30 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the McCaul (TX) amendment (A012) Agreed to by recorded vote: 329 - 86 (Roll no. 559).(consideration: CR H7794) Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 559 House 110 2008-08-01T13:58:30Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll559.xml 2008-08-01 09:58:30 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 559 House 110 2008-08-01T13:58:30Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll559.xml 2008-08-01 09:58:30 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 559 House 110 2008-08-01T13:58:30Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll559.xml 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1160 110 HAMDT Amendment prohibited use of funds for implementation of section 2703 of Public Law 109-234 with respect to specified acreage along Highway 90 in Gulfport, Mississippi. An amendment numbered 30 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to implement section 2703 of Public Law 109-234. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 On agreeing to the Taylor amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote. 23:42:09 T000074 Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4] GENE TAYLOR D MS 4 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 7 2008-07-31 23:42:09 On agreeing to the Taylor amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:40:05 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Taylor. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7763-7764; text: CR H7763) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:40:05 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Taylor.(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7763-7764; text: CR H7763) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 23:42:09 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 23:42:09 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Taylor amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1159 110 HAMDT Amendment prohibited use of funds in the bill to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Section 526 provided that no federal agencies shall enter into a contract for procurement of an alternative fuel if the "life cycle greenhouse gas emissions" are less or equal to such emissions from an equivalent conventional fuel produced from conventional petroleum sources. An amendment numbered 5 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to enforce section 526 of the Energy Independence Act and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140; 42 U.S.C. 17142). 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote. 23:39:11 H001036 Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5] Jeb Hensarling R TX 5 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 7 2008-07-31 23:39:11 On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:33:11 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Hensarling. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7762-7763; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7762) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:33:11 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Hensarling.(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7762-7763; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7762) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 23:39:11 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 23:39:11 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Hensarling amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1158 110 HAMDT At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ____. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to carry out the construction of any new national veterans' cemetery, unless the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to Congress,***. An amendment numbered 33 printed in the Congressional Record to prohibit the use of funds to carry out the construction of any new national veterans' cemetery, unless the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to Congress a list of six new locations for establishment of national cemeteries that includes Omaha, Nebraska. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 By unanimous consent, the Terry amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7762) 23:31:06 CR 8/1/2008 H7762 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7762 T000459 Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] LEE TERRY R NE 2 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 5 2008-07-31 23:31:06 By unanimous consent, the Terry amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7762) Floor H32140 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:27:00 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Terry. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7761-7762; text CR 8/1/2008 H7761) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 23:27:00 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Terry.(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7761-7762; text CR 8/1/2008 H7761) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1157 110 HAMDT At the end of title II (page 51, after line 11), add the following new section: Sec. 226. (a) Payments to Veterans Who Served In Philippines During World War II.***. An amendment numbered 22 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new section under title II for the payment to veterans who served in the Philippines during World War II. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 By unanimous consent, the Filner amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7760) 23:11:55 CR 8/1/2008 H7760 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7760 F000116 Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] BOB FILNER D CA 51 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 5 2008-07-31 23:11:55 By unanimous consent, the Filner amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7760) Floor H32140 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:56:54 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Filner. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7758-7761; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7758) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:56:54 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Filner.(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7758-7761; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7758) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1156 110 HAMDT Amendment consisting of amendments numbered 18 and 19 printed in the Congressional Record and offered en bloc to increase funding in an amount not to exceed $250 million for rehabilitative services to veterans and servicemembers with post-traumatic stress disorder and to increase funding in an amount not to exceed $10 million to establish a heroes' homecoming pilot program to evaluate effectiveness of offering compulsory screening, evaluation, and treatment for mental health conditions to servicemembers. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 By unanimous consent, the Filner amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7760) 22:56:40 CR 8/1/2008 H7760 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7760 F000116 Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] BOB FILNER D CA 51 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 5 2008-07-31 22:56:40 By unanimous consent, the Filner amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7760) Floor H32140 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:51:30 Amendments (A007) offered by Mr. Filner. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7757-7758; text CR 8/1/2008 H7757) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:51:30 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendments (A007) offered by Mr. Filner.(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7757-7758; text CR 8/1/2008 H7757) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1155 110 HAMDT At the end of title II (page 51, after line 11), insert the following new section: Sec. 226. (a) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase the number of medical centers specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder in underserved urban areas,***. An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new section under title II for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of medical centers specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder in underserved urban areas. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 By unanimous consent, the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7757) 22:50:36 CR 8/1/2008 H7757 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7757 J000032 Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] SHEILA JACKSON-LEE D TX 18 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 5 2008-07-31 22:50:36 By unanimous consent, the Jackson-Lee (TX) amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7757) Floor H32140 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:44:18 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX). (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7755-7757; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7755-7756) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:44:18 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson-Lee (TX).(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7755-7757; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7755-7756) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1154 110 HAMDT Page 41, line 14, before the period insert ":Provided further: That $150,000,000 of the amount appropriated in this paragraph shall be for the installation of appropriate solar electric energy roof applications". An amendment numbered 29 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that $150 million of appropriated funds shall be for the installation of appropriate solar electric energy roof applications. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 Mr. Edwards (TX) raised a point of order against the Buyer amendment (A005). Mr. Edwards of Texas stated that the Buyer amendment sought to provide funds for programs not yet authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7754) 22:41:00 CR 8/1/2008 H7754 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7754 B001203 Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] STEPHEN BUYER R IN E. 4 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 5 2008-07-31 22:41:00 Mr. Edwards (TX) raised a point of order against the Buyer amendment (A005). Mr. Edwards of Texas stated that the Buyer amendment sought to provide funds for programs not yet authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7754) Floor H32130 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:25:10 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Buyer. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7752-7754; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7752) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:25:10 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Buyer.(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7752-7754; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7752) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1153 110 HAMDT Page 41, line 14, before the period insert ": Provided further: That $7,000,000 of the amount appropriated in this paragraph shall be for the installation of alternative fueling stations at 35 medical facility campuses". An amendment numbered 28 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that $7 million of appropriated funds shall be for the installation of alternative fueling stations at 35 medical facility campuses. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. 22:16:14 B001203 Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] STEPHEN BUYER R IN E. 4 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 7 2008-07-31 22:16:14 On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:11:26 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Buyer. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7751-7752; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7751) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:16:14 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 22:16:14 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Buyer amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 22:11:26 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Buyer.(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7751-7752; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7751) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1152 110 HAMDT Amendment sought to reduce administrative expenses by $18.018 million and apply that amount as an increase in funds for State veterans homes. An amendment numbered 11 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding, by transfer, for the grants for construction of state extended care facilities account by $18,018,000. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-08-01 On agreeing to the Garrett (NJ) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 227 (Roll no. 558). (consideration: CR H7793-7794) 09:48:17 H7793-7794 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7793-7794 Roll no. 558 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll558.xml G000548 Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] Scott Garrett R NJ 5 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 8 2008-08-01 09:48:17 On agreeing to the Garrett (NJ) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 227 (Roll no. 558). (consideration: CR H7793-7794) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 558 House 110 2008-08-01T13:48:17Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll558.xml 2008-07-31 22:01:02 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Garrett (NJ). (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7749-7750; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7749) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 22:01:02 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Garrett (NJ).(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7749-7750; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7749) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-08-01 09:48:17 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Garrett (NJ) amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 227 (Roll no. 558).(consideration: CR H7793-7794) Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 558 House 110 2008-08-01T13:48:17Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll558.xml 2008-08-01 09:48:17 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 558 House 110 2008-08-01T13:48:17Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll558.xml 2008-08-01 09:48:17 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 558 House 110 2008-08-01T13:48:17Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll558.xml 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1151 110 HAMDT An amendment numbered 35 printed in the Congressional Record to increase funding in the bill, by transfer, for design and construction of petroleum refineries for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 By unanimous consent, the Burgess amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7744) 21:44:51 CR 8/1/2008 H7744 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7744 B001248 Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] Michael Burgess R TX C. 26 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 5 2008-07-31 21:44:51 By unanimous consent, the Burgess amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7744) Floor H32140 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 21:36:07 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Burgess. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7742-7744; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7743) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 21:36:07 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Burgess.(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7742-7744; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7743) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 1150 110 HAMDT Amendment sought to insert a new Division B entitled "American Energy Act". An amendment numbered 24 printed in the Congressional Record to insert a new Division B entitled "American Energy Act". 2022-02-03T05:19:44Z 2008-07-31 Mr. Edwards (TX) raised a point of order against the Bishop (UT) amendment (A001). Mr. Edwards of Texas stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7742) 21:35:00 CR 8/1/2008 H7742 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-154/house-section/page/H7742 B001250 Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] Rob Bishop R UT 1 2008-07-31T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 6599 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 2022-05-20T16:27:20Z 5 2008-07-31 21:35:00 Mr. Edwards (TX) raised a point of order against the Bishop (UT) amendment (A001). Mr. Edwards of Texas stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7742) Floor H32130 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 21:17:34 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Bishop (UT). (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7724-7742; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7724-7740) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2008-07-31 21:17:34 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Bishop (UT).(consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7724-7742; text: CR 8/1/2008 H7724-7740) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2008-07-31 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Placed on Calendar Senate 2008-09-08T04:00:00Z Engrossed in House 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110hr6599eh/xml/BILLS-110hr6599eh.xml Reported in House 2008-07-24T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110hr6599rh/xml/BILLS-110hr6599rh.xml 2008-09-08 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 945. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 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