By John Isaacs One of the hot topics on Capitol Hill is Congress’ role in authorizing and oversight over the many United States combat deployments overseas. The issue has become more pressing with news that four U.S. soldiers were killed in Niger in early October. Few Members of Congress — to say nothing about […]
Amendments to HR.2810 – FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Bill in the Senate
On September 18, the Senate approved the $692 billion FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Bill by a vote of 89-8. Despite a lot of time talking and negotiating, and 617 amendments filed to the bill, the Senate had a recorded vote on only one substantive issue: Authorization to Use Military Force. The Senate avoided divisive […]
House Completes Consideration of Inflated Annual Defense Bill
House consideration of the annual defense authorization bills has been a debacle in recent years and this year is no exception. Republican hardliners control the House Armed Services Committee and the House floor; a terrible bill voted out of the Armed Services Committee became even worse. As in the past, a more reasonable outcome for […]
Council for a Livable World Letter on Various National Defense Bill Amendments
Council for a Livable World letter sent to Members of Congress. Council for a Livable World July 13, 2017 Today’s first recorded House votes on amendments expected 1:30 – 2:30 July 13 Dear Representative: When the House begins voting on amendments to the Fiscal Year 2018 Defense Authorization, there will be debates on some […]
Summary of House Armed Services Committee Fiscal Year 2018 National Defense Authorization Bill
The bill totals $696.5 billion, including $631.5 billion for base requirements and $65 billion for the Overseas Contingency Operations account. The bill was approved by the House Armed Services Committee on June 28, 2017 by a 60-1 vote. The measure is likely to be considered on the House floor the week of July 10. The Senate passed […]
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