US HB2762 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on May 15 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Readiness Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 15 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Readiness Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Restricts military construction authority used in the event of a declaration of war or a declaration by the President of a national emergency. It limits to $250 million the amount that may be expended for military construction projects in the event of a national emergency declaration for its duration. Additionally, any appropriated funds used must be otherwise not executable. It restricts authority to waive or disregard a requirement that would otherwise apply to such a construction project. The bill requires any decision to undertake such a project to congressional notification requirements that include an explanation of why the use of the Armed Forces is required to respond to a national emergency, how a project supports the needs of members of the Armed Forces, estimates of construction costs, determinations to waive or disregard other law affecting construction authority, and reference to projects that would be subject to cancellation or deferment in order to provide construction funds to address such an emergency.
Title
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the modification and clarification of construction authority in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Rep. Ruben Gallego [D-AZ] | Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA] | Rep. John Garamendi [D-CA] | Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] |
Rep. Veronica Escobar [D-TX] | Rep. Salud Carbajal [D-CA] | Rep. Filemon Vela [D-TX] | Rep. Lori Trahan [D-MA] |
Rep. Xochitl Torres Small [D-NM] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-05-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. |
2019-05-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
2019-05-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB2500 (Related) 2020-08-11 - Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
Subjects
Appropriations
Armed forces and national security
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers
Armed forces and national security
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2762/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2762/BILLS-116hr2762ih.pdf |