H.R. 1815 [109th]: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 1815:

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006

109^th Congress

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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year.

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Sponsor:

Rep. Duncan Hunter [R-CA52]show cosponsors (1)

Text:

Summary | Full Text

Cost:

$3 per American in 2006.

This is computed from a Congressional Budget Office report, merely by dividing the estimated cost of $580,000,000 by the U.S. population. The figure is extracted from the report automatically and may be incorrect. See the report for details.

Status:

	Introduced	Apr 26, 2005
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	May 18, 2005
	Amendments (10 proposed)	View Amendments
	Passed House	May 25, 2005
	Passed Senate	Nov 15, 2005
	Differences Resolved	Dec 19, 2005
	Signed by President	Jan 6, 2006

This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.

Last Action:

Jan 6, 2006: Became Public Law No: 109-163.

Other Titles:

-- Authorization bill FY2006, Defense

-- Defense Department FY2006 Authorization bill

-- Habeas Corpus Lawsuits by Guantanamo Bay Detainees bill

-- Inhuman Treatment or Punishment of Detainees bill

-- Military Death Gratuity Permanent Increase bill

-- Detainee Treatment Act of 2005

-- Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006

-- United States Policy in Iraq Act

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May 25, 2005: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 390 Ayes, 39 Nays, 4 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Nov 15, 2005: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each representative's position was not kept.

Dec 19, 2005: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the House of Representatives, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 374 Ayes, 41 Nays, 19 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Dec 21, 2005: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the Senate, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by Voice Vote. A record of each representative's position was not kept.

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