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Version 49 · Public Law · Nov 19, 2005
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a contract for the nuclear refueling and complex overhaul of the U.S.S. Carl Vinson. Places a limit of $89 million on FY2006 funds that may be so used. Allows additional amounts to be obligated for such work for FY2006 only to the extent authority is expressly provided by law, and funds are appropriated by law, for such obligations. Provides conditions on subsequent contract payments.
Allows such contract without regard to new spending prohibitions contained in P.L. 109-77 (making continuing appropriations for FY2006).
People & committees
Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] · R–VA
Legislative record
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Projection Forces.
Became Public Law No: 109-104.
Became Public Law No: 109-104.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/17/2005 S13282)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/17/2005 S13282)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10330-10331)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10330-10331)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4326.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10330-10332)
Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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