S.2943: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 18, 2016
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 23, 2016

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June 5, 2016 1st
May 29, 2016 1st

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since the Conference Report was filed in the House on November 30, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Highlights: This bill authorizes FY2017 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not...

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There are 69 statements associated with S.2943.

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Dec. 23, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-328.

Dec. 23, 2016

Signed by President.

Dec. 14, 2016
Presented to President.
Dec. 10, 2016
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 179, enrollment corrections on S. 2943 have been made.
Dec. 8, 2016
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 8, 2016
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 7. Record Vote Number: 159.
Dec. 8, 2016
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6862-6873)
Dec. 7, 2016
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6795-6826)
Dec. 7, 2016

Cloture on the conference report invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 92 - 7. Record Vote Number: 158. (consideration: CR S6795; text: CR S6795)

Dec. 5, 2016
Cloture motion on the conference report presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S6684-6685; text: CR S6685)
Dec. 5, 2016
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Dec. 2, 2016
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 2, 2016

On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 34 (Roll no. 600).

Dec. 2, 2016
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7133)
Dec. 2, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany S. 2943.
Dec. 2, 2016
Mr. Thornberry brought up conference report H. Rept. 114-840 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 937. (consideration: CR H7123-7134)
Dec. 1, 2016
Rule H. Res. 937 passed House.
Nov. 30, 2016
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 937 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to S. 2943 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. The resolution waives all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration
Nov. 30, 2016
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
Nov. 30, 2016
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Nov. 30, 2016
Conference report H. Rept. 114-840 filed. (text of conference report: CR H6376-6885)
July 14, 2016
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
July 14, 2016
Motion by Senator Sullivan to instruct Senate conferees (military operations) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 132. (consideration: CR S5112-5113, S5113)
July 14, 2016
Motion by Senator Shaheen to instruct Senate conferees (Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 12. Record Vote Number: 131. (consideration: CR S5111-5112)
July 14, 2016
Senate disagrees to the House amendment to the Senate bill, agrees to request for conference, appoints the following conferees: McCain, Inhofe, Sessions, Wicker, Ayotte, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Tillis, Sullivan, Lee, Graham, Cruz, Reed, Nelson, McCaskill, Manchin, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Donnelly, Hirono, Kaine, King, and Heinrich by Unanimous Consent.
July 14, 2016

Cloture on the motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate bill, agree to request for conference, and appoint the following conferees: McCain, Inhofe, Sessions, Wicker, Ayotte, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Tillis, Sullivan, Lee, Graham, Cruz, Reed, Nelson, McCaskill, Manchin, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Donnelly, Hirono, Kaine, King, and Heinrich invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 7. Record Vote Number: 130. (consideration: CR S5111)

July 14, 2016
Cloture motion on the motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate bill, agree to request for conference, and appoint the following conferees: McCain, Inhofe, Sessions, Wicker, Ayotte, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Tillis, Sullivan, Lee, Graham, Cruz, Reed, Nelson, McCaskill, Manchin, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Donnelly, Hirono, Kaine, King, and Heinrich presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S5111)
July 14, 2016
Motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate bill, agree to request for conference, and appoint the following conferees: McCain, Inhofe, Sessions, Wicker, Ayotte, Fischer, Cotton, Rounds, Ernst, Tillis, Sullivan, Lee, Graham, Cruz, Reed, Nelson, McCaskill, Manchin, Shaheen, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Donnelly, Hirono, Kaine, King, and Heinrich made in Senate.
July 14, 2016
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5111-5114)
July 11, 2016
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of sec. 1271 of the Senate bill, and modifications committed to conference: Brady (TX), Reichert, and Levin.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of secs. 706, 755, and 1431 of the Senate bill, and secs. 741, 1421, and 1864 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Roe (TN), Bost, and Takano.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 541, 562, 601, 961, 3302-07, 3501, and 3502 of the Senate bill, and secs. 343, 601, 731, 835, 1043, 1671, 3119C, 3501, 3504, 3509, 3512, and title XXXVI of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hunter, Rouzer, and Maloney, Sean.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 818, 838, 874, and 898 of the Senate bill, and title XVIII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chabot, Knight, and Velazquez.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 874 of the Senate bill and secs. 1605, 1673, and title XXXIII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Weber (TX), and Johnson, E. B.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 339, 703, 819, 821, 829H, 829I, 861, 944, 1048, 1054, 1097, 1103-07, 1109-13, 1121, 1124, 1131-33, 1135, and 1136 of the Senate bill, and secs. 574, 603, 807, 821, 1048, 1088, 1095, 1098L, 1101, 1102, 1104-06, 1108-11, 1113, 1259C, and 1631 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Chaffetz, Russell, and Cummings.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 601, 2825, subtitle D of title XXVIII, and sec. 2852 of the Senate bill, and secs. 312, 601, 1090, 1098H, 2837, 2839, 2839A, subtitle E of title XXVIII, secs. 2852, 2854, 2855, 2864-66, title XXX, secs. 3508, 7005, and title LXXIII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Cook, Hardy, and Grijalva.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 829J, 829K, 944, 963, 1006, 1023-25, 1053, 1093, 1283, 3303, and 3304 of the Senate bill, and secs. 598, 1090, 1098H, 1216, 1261, and 3608 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Goodlatte, Issa, and Conyers.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of secs. 564 and 1091 of the Senate bill, and secs. 1097, 1869, 1869A, and 3510 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: McCaul, Donovan, and Thompson (MS).
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 828, 1006, 1007, 1050, 1056, 1089, 1204, 1211, 1221-23, 1231, 1232, 1242, 1243, 1247, 1252, 1253, 1255-58, 1260, 1263, 1264, 1271-73, 1276, 1283, 1301, 1302, 1531-33, and 1662 of the Senate bill, and secs. 926, 1011, 1013, 1083, 1084, 1098K, 1099B, 1099C, 1201, 1203, 1214, 1221-23, 1227, 1229, 1233, 1235, 1236, 1245, 1246, 1250, 1259A-59E, 1259J, 1259L, 1259P, 1259Q, 1259U, 1261, 1262, 130103, 1510, 1531-33, 1645, 1653, and 2804 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Royce, Zeldin, and Engel.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 3112 and 3123 of the Senate bill, and secs. 346, 601, 749, 1045, 1090, 1095, 1673, 3119A, and 3119C of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference:: Latta, Johnson of Ohio, and Pallone.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 571-74 and 578 of the Senate bill, and secs. 571, 573, 1098E, and 3512 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walberg, Guthrie, and Scott (VA).
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Nunes, Pompeo, and Schiff.
July 8, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Thornberry, Forbes, Miller (FL), Wilson (SC), LoBiondo, Bishop (UT), Turner, Kline, Rogers (AL), Franks (AZ), Shuster, Conaway, Lamborn, Wittman, Gibson, Hartzler, Heck (NV), Stefanik, Smith (WA), Sanchez, Loretta, Davis (CA), Langevin, Larsen (WA), Cooper, Bordallo, Courtney, Tsongas, Garamendi, Johnson (GA), Speier, and Peters.
July 8, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 8, 2016
Mr. Thornberry moved that the House close portions of the conference. (consideration: CR H4562)
July 8, 2016
On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H4554)
July 8, 2016
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4554)
July 8, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion from Mr. Thornberry.
July 8, 2016
Mr. Thornberry moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H4554)
July 8, 2016
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 809, Mr. Thornberry moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H4554)
July 7, 2016
On passage Passed without objection.
July 7, 2016
The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 4909. Agreed to pursuant to H. Res. 809.
July 7, 2016
Considered pursuant to H. Res. 809.
July 7, 2016
Consideration initiated pursuant to H. Res. 809. (consideration: CR H4482-4483)
June 21, 2016
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
June 16, 2016
Held at the desk.
June 16, 2016
Received in the House.
June 16, 2016
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
June 14, 2016

Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 13. Record Vote Number: 98. (text: CR 6/15/2016 S4011-4255)

June 14, 2016
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3835-3841)
June 13, 2016
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3815-3823)
June 10, 2016

Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 23. Record Vote Number: 97. (consideration: CR S3789; text: CR S3789)

June 10, 2016
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3787-3790, S3790, S3791-3792, S3792; text: CR S3788-3790)
June 9, 2016
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3668-3677, S3677-3715)
June 8, 2016
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S3635; text: CR S3635)
June 8, 2016
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3601-3604, S3604-3632, S3635)
June 7, 2016
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3474-3492, S3492-3511, S3525-3534)
June 6, 2016
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3397-3408)
June 6, 2016
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
May 26, 2016
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3234-3253)
May 25, 2016
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S3135-3162, S3163-3167)
May 25, 2016

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 87. (consideration: CR S3135; text: CR S3135)

May 23, 2016
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S3047-3048; text: CR S3047)
May 23, 2016
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S3047-3048; text: CR S3047)
May 18, 2016
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.
May 18, 2016
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McCain. With written report No. 114-255. Additional and Minority views filed.
May 18, 2016

Introduced in the Senate by John McCain (R-Ariz.)

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