H.R. 7776 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
H.R. 7776 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 16, 2022, sponsored by Peter A. DeFazio with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 16, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-263
What it does
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 This act authorizes defense-related activities and addresses a wide variety of other issues. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS This division establishes end strengths for the branches of the Armed Forces for FY2023, authorizes various defense-related activities for FY2023, and addresses other issues.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 16, 2022
- Passed the HouseJun 8, 2022
- Passed the SenateJul 28, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 22, 2022
- Became lawDec 23, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-263. (Dec 23, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On the Motion
Senate · Dec 15, 2022 · Motion Agreed to83–11 - On the Motion
Senate · Dec 15, 2022 · Motion Rejected40–54 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Dec 15, 2022 · Cloture Motion Rejected47–47 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Jul 28, 2022 · Bill Passed93–1 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 8, 2022 · Passed384–37
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Water Resources Development ActHouse · Jun 8, 2022
- A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the…Senate · Jul 28, 2022
- A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the…Senate · Dec 15, 2022
- A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the…Senate · Dec 15, 2022
- A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the…Senate · Dec 15, 2022
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