H.R. 4023 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 to postpone the 2005 round of base closures and realignments until 2007.
H.R. 4023 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 24, 2004, sponsored by Solomon Ortiz with 34 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Amends the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 to postpone until: (1) 2007 the implementation of recommendations for military base closures and realignments currently scheduled for 2005; and (2) corresponding dates two years later certain dates for reviews, recommendations, and reports related to to such closures and realignments.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Solomon Ortiz (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 24, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (Apr 6, 2004)
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
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