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

House Roll Call

H.R.8070

Roll 256 • Congress 118, Session 2 • Jun 12, 2024 4:24 PM • Result: Agreed to

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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
ResultAgreed to
TotalsYea 215 / Nay 210 / Present 0 / Not Voting 12
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R214205
D120807
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

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 and resources for national defense initiatives. The bill encompasses a range of provisions designed to improve housing, healthcare, education, and overall welfare for military personnel.

Key provisions include increased funding for military housing allowances to address rising living costs, ensuring that servicemembers can afford adequate housing. The bill also mandates improvements to healthcare services provided by the Department of Defense (DoD), including expanded mental health resources and enhanced access to care for families of servicemembers.

Additionally, HR 8070 proposes funding for educational programs aimed at transitioning servicemembers, including vocational training and higher education support. This includes provisions for scholarships and grants targeted at military spouses to facilitate their educational pursuits and career advancement.

The bill allocates specific funding to various agencies, including the DoD and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to implement these initiatives effectively. It emphasizes collaboration between military and civilian sectors to enhance support services for servicemembers and their families.

Beneficiaries of HR 8070 include active-duty servicemembers, veterans, and their dependents, who will experience improved living conditions, healthcare access, and educational opportunities. The legislation also aims to address the challenges faced by military families, thereby enhancing retention and recruitment efforts within the armed forces.

The bill is currently under consideration in the Senate following its introduction in the House. If passed, it will define funding levels and program implementations for the fiscal year 2025, with potential effects on military quality of life initiatives starting in October 2024, aligning with the federal budget cycle.

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Yea (215)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • 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

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (210)

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

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • 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

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • 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
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (12)

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Not Voting

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Not Voting

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Not Voting

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Not Voting

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Not Voting