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H.R. 2647:
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 111th Congress, in 2009-2010.

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2009-2010

The title was amended in conference to read as follows: "to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes".

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJun 2, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJun 16, 2009
Occurred: Amendments (14 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseJun 25, 2009
Occurred: Passed SenateJul 23, 2009
Occurred: Differences ResolvedOct 8, 2009
Occurred: Signed by PresidentOct 28, 2009
This bill has become law. It was signed by Barack Obama. [Last Updated: Jan 6, 2010 12:59AM]
Last Action:
Oct 28, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-84.
Other Titles:
-- Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
-- Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act
-- Military Commissions Act of 2009
-- Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
-- Non-Foreign AREA Act of 2009
-- Non-Foreign Area Retirement Equity Assurance Act of 2009
-- Success in Countering Al Qaeda Reporting Requirements Act of 2009
-- Victims of Iranian Censorship Act
-- VOICE Act
Related:
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Votes:
Jun 25, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 389 Ayes, 22 Nays, 22 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jul 23, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each senator’s position was not kept.
Oct 8, 2009: 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 281 Ayes, 146 Nays, 6 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Oct 22, 2009: 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 roll call vote. The totals were 68 Ayes, 29 Nays, 3 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Question & Answer
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Jan 4, 2010 12:57 PM - Are civilian personnel receiving a pay raise this year? - Answer it!
Jan 19, 2010 2:21 PM - In what section of the 2010 NDAA can I view changes made to the "Wounded Warrior" program? - Answer it!
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