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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 29, 2019
Essential National Security Authorities Act for Fiscal Year 2020
This bill authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense programs and activities. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs.
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Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] · R–OK
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Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced in the Senate and read twice and ordered held at desk by unanimous consent. (Actions considered to have occured on 10/29/19 pursuant to the order of 11/12/19).
Senate vitiated previous reporting by Unanimous Consent. (CR S6512)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 279.
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. Without written report. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6246-6247)
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. Without written report.(Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6246-6247)
Introduced in Senate
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