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H.RES.998: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Navy's total readiness remains in a perilous state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance all while th
About This Bill
- Introduced July 16, 2018
- Latest Major Action July 17, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - July 17, 2018
- Introduced in House - July 16, 2018
Bill Summary
Recognizes the U.S. Navy's need for congressional support to address readiness, training, and modernization challenges that threaten to weaken naval superiority. Finds that failing to provide the U.S. Navy with stable and predictable funding negatively affects its ability to project power, reassure critical allies, and defeat adversaries.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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July 17, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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July 17, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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July 17, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6289-6290) |
July 17, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6289-6293)
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July 17, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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July 17, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 998.
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July 17, 2018 |
Ms. Cheney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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July 16, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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July 16, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Robert J. Wittman (R-Va.) |