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

House Roll Call

H.R.8070

Roll 279 • Congress 118, Session 2 • Jun 14, 2024 11:07 AM • Result: Passed

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BillH.R.8070 — Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Vote questionOn Passage
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 217 / Nay 199 / Present 0 / Not Voting 15
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R211304
D6196011
I0000

Research Brief

On Passage

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 addressing critical national defense needs. The bill encompasses various provisions that focus on improving housing, healthcare, education, and overall support systems for military personnel.

Key Provisions and Funding: HR 8070 authorizes funding for several initiatives, including increased housing allowances, improvements to military family housing, and expanded access to mental health services. The bill allocates resources for the construction and renovation of military facilities, ensuring that servicemembers have access to adequate living conditions. It also provides for enhanced educational benefits, including tuition assistance and support for military spouses seeking employment.

Agencies and Programs Affected: The bill impacts multiple agencies, primarily the Department of Defense (DoD), which is responsible for implementing the proposed enhancements. It also involves collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure seamless transitions for servicemembers entering civilian life. Programs aimed at mental health, family support, and housing assistance are specifically targeted for funding and improvement.

Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of HR 8070 include active-duty servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their families. By addressing housing and healthcare disparities, the bill seeks to improve retention rates and overall morale within the armed forces.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 8070 has passed through the House and is currently under consideration in the Senate. The bill’s provisions are intended to be enacted in the fiscal year 2025, with appropriations expected to be finalized in the months leading up to the start of the fiscal year on October 1, 2024.

In summary, HR 8070 represents a comprehensive effort to bolster the quality of life for servicemembers while ensuring that national defense capabilities are maintained and enhanced.

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Yea (217)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • 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

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • 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

B
Bob Good

VA • 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

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • 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

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 (199)

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

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

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • 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

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (15)

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Not Voting

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Not Voting

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Not Voting

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Not Voting

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Not Voting

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Not Voting

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Not Voting