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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5293

Bill 114 hr 5293, also known as the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017, is a piece of legislation that focuses on funding for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 2017. The bill allocates a total of $575.8 billion in funding for various defense programs and activities.

Some key provisions of the bill include funding for military personnel, including pay raises and benefits for service members. It also includes funding for operations and maintenance, procurement of new equipment and weapons systems, research and development, and construction projects.

The bill also addresses cybersecurity and intelligence programs, as well as funding for overseas contingency operations. Additionally, it includes provisions for military construction projects and family housing programs. Overall, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017 aims to provide the necessary funding for the Department of Defense to carry out its mission of protecting the United States and its interests both at home and abroad.

Current Status of Bill HR 5293

Bill HR 5293 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2016. Bill HR 5293 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2016.  Bill HR 5293's most recent activity was Second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 43. Record Vote Number: 136. (consideration: CR S5239-5240) as of September 6, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5293

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5293

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

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