H.R.8070 — Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

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H.R.8070

Roll 255 • Congress 118, Session 2 • Jun 12, 2024 4:20 PM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.8070 — Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 196 / Nay 231 / Present 0 / Not Voting 10
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R1952303
D120807
I0000

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On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (HR 8070) aims to enhance the quality of life for U.S. servicemembers and their families while authorizing funding for national defense initiatives. This comprehensive legislation addresses various aspects of military life, including housing, healthcare, education, and support services.

Key Provisions:

  1. Housing Improvements: The bill allocates funding for the construction and renovation of military housing, ensuring that servicemembers and their families have access to safe and adequate living conditions. It mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to assess housing conditions and implement necessary upgrades.

  2. Healthcare Access: HR 8070 expands access to healthcare services for active-duty personnel, veterans, and their families. It includes provisions for mental health support and telehealth services, aiming to reduce barriers to care.

  3. Education and Employment Support: The legislation enhances educational benefits for servicemembers, including increased funding for tuition assistance programs and support for transitioning service members seeking civilian employment.

  4. Childcare Services: The bill increases funding for military childcare facilities and programs, addressing the growing demand for quality childcare options for military families.

Funding and Authorities: HR 8070 authorizes appropriations for various defense-related programs and services, with specific allocations designated for the aforementioned areas of quality of life improvements. The bill empowers the DoD to implement these initiatives effectively.

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are active-duty servicemembers, veterans, and their families. The bill also impacts military installations and related support agencies tasked with implementing these enhancements.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 8070 has been received in the Senate for further consideration. The legislative process will determine the timeline for potential amendments, voting, and final passage, with an aim to finalize the bill before the end of the fiscal year 2025.

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Yea (196)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

B
Brad Finstad

MN • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

C
Celeste Maloy

UT • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

Nay (231)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

A
André Carson

IN • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Emilia Sykes

OH • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (10)

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Not Voting

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Not Voting

A
Aumua Amata Radewagen

AS • R • Not Voting