H.R. 8070 · 118th Congress · House

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

In Congress· Received in the Senate.
Introduced
Apr 18, 24
Passed House
Jun 14, 24
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

This bill authorizes for FY2025 and sets policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.

As examples, the bill includes provisions that

  • authorize the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles; 
  • authorize active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
  • require DOD to establish a quantum computing center at a military research laboratory with requisite expertise;
  • authorize the Marine Corps to carry out a pilot program in a Marine Corps unit to improve military supply chain readiness, budget efficiency, and logistics productivity through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning software;
  • increase basic pay for enlisted personnel in pay grades E-1 through E-4 by an average of 15% with a smaller increase for certain enlisted personnel in pay grade E-5 (these changes are in addition to the 4.5% inflation adjustment for 2025); 
  • require the Missile Defense Agency to establish a fully operational third continental United States interceptor site on the East Coast of the United States no later than December 31, 2030; and
  • authorize specified military construction projects and extend the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 08, 2024IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H4067-4097)

    4067Yea
    4097Nay
    0NV
  3. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  4. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 4.

  5. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.

  6. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No. 56.

  7. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No

    56, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  8. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Doggett amendment No. 134.

  9. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the James amendment No. 228.

  10. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the James amendment No

    228, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Kamlager-Dove demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  11. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8070.

  12. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  13. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  14. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    Ms

    Sherrill moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services.

  15. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. (text: CR H4095)

  16. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #278

    202 - 214 (Roll no. 278).

    202Yea
    214Nay
    0NV
  17. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #279

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 279).

    217Yea
    199Nay
    0NV
  18. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    On passage Passed by recorded vote

    Roll Call #279

    217 - 199 (Roll no. 279).

    217Yea
    199Nay
    0NV
  19. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  20. JUN 14, 2024Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 8070.

  21. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H3990-4036)

    3990Yea
    4036Nay
    0NV
  22. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  23. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 37.

  24. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 37, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Greene (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  25. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gaetz amendment No. 40.

  26. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gaetz amendment No

    40, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gaetz demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  27. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 41.

  28. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 41, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  29. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 42.

  30. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No

    42, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  31. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Higgins (LA) amendment No. 43.

  32. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Higgins (LA) amendment No. 43, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  33. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 44.

  34. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clyde amendment No

    44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  35. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Williams (TX) amendment No. 45.

  36. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Williams (TX) amendment No. 45, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  37. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 46.

  38. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Steube amendment No

    46, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  39. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luna amendment No. 47.

  40. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Luna amendment No

    47, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  41. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boebert amendment No. 48.

  42. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Boebert amendment No

    48, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Tokuda demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  43. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mills amendment No. 49.

  44. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mills amendment No

    49, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  45. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 50.

  46. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waltz amendment No

    50, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  47. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 51.

  48. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 52.

  49. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rosendale amendment No. 52, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  50. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norman amendment No. 53.

  51. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Norman amendment No

    53, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  52. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brecheen amendment No. 54.

  53. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Duyne amendment No. 55.

  54. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Van Duyne amendment No. 55, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Van Duyne demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  55. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.

  56. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.

  57. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr

    Smith (WA) asked unanimous consent that the request for a recorded vote on amendment No. 47 be withdrawn to the end and that the amendment stand disposed of by the earlier voice vote theron. Agreed to without objection.

  58. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    Mr

    Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.

  59. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  60. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R

    8070 as unfinished business.

  61. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H4036-4047)

    4036Yea
    4047Nay
    0NV
  62. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  63. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    Pursuant to clause 6(h) of rule XVIII, the Committee rose.

  64. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    Pursuant to clause 6(h) of rule XVIII, the Committee of the Whole resumed its sitting.

  65. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    Mr

    Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.

  66. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  67. JUN 13, 2024Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R

    8070 as unfinished business.

  68. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    Rule H

    Res. 1287 passed House.

  69. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1287. (consideration

    CR H3767-3970; text: CR H3777-3938)

    3767Yea
    3970Nay
    0NV
  70. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R

    8070. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8070 under a structured rule and the resolution accompanying House Report 118-527 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8070.

    118Yea
    527Nay
    0NV
  71. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Tom McClintock to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  72. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1287 and Rule XVIII.

  73. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8070.

  74. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 1.

  75. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 1.

  76. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 5.

  77. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 6.

  78. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 8.

  79. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mast amendment No

    8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  80. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mast amendment No. 14.

  81. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 21.

  82. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22.

  83. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  84. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 23.

  85. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No

    23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Beyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  86. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 24.

  87. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No

    24, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. McClellan demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  88. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 28.

  89. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No

    28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  90. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crenshaw amendment No. 34.

  91. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waltz amendment No. 35.

  92. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waltz amendment No

    35, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  93. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1287, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 36.

  94. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment No

    36, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  95. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    Mr

    Rogers (AL) moved that the committee rise.

  96. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  97. JUN 12, 2024Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R

    8070 as unfinished business.

  98. JUN 11, 2024Floor

    Rules Committee Resolution H

    Res. 1287 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8070. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8070 under a structured rule and the resolution accompanying House Report 118-527 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8070.

    118Yea
    527Nay
    0NV
  99. MAY 31, 2024Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 118-529.

    118Yea
    529Nay
    0NV
  100. MAY 31, 2024Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 118-529.

    118Yea
    529Nay
    0NV
  101. MAY 31, 2024Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 440.

  102. MAY 22, 2024Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  103. MAY 22, 2024Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 1.

    57Yea
    1Nay
    0NV
  104. APR 18, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  105. APR 18, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  106. APR 18, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Committees

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Armed Services Committee

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Referred: Jun 14, 2024

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Armed Services Committee

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Referred: Jun 14, 2024

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Armed Services Committee

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Referred: May 31, 2024

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Armed Services Committee

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Armed Services Committee

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Referred: Apr 18, 2024

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