Key Votes
HR 4546 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2003 - Key Vote
National Key Votes
Stages
- Dec. 2, 2002 Executive Signed
- Nov. 13, 2002 Senate Conference Report Adopted
- Nov. 12, 2002 House Conference Report Adopted
- June 27, 2002 Senate Bill Passed
- May 10, 2002 House Bill Passed
- April 23, 2002 Introduced
Family
- HR 4546 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2003
- HB 1382 - Express Toll Lanes in the Eastside Corridor
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Signed (Executive) - Became Public Law No. 107-314 - Dec. 2, 2002
Legislation - Conference Report Adopted (Senate) - Nov. 13, 2002
Legislation - Conference Report Adopted (House) - Nov. 12, 2002
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) - June 27, 2002
Note:
NOTE: THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE BILL, MEANING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SUBSTITUTE BILL TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE TEXT CAN VARY GREATLY.
NOTE: THIS VOTE PASSED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, MEANING NO MEMBER OBJECTED TO THE PASSAGE OF THE VOTE. THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE THAT ALL MEMBERS FAVORED THE VOTE'S OUTCOME.
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (359-58) - May 10, 2002 (Key vote)
Title: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2003
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that would authorize $383 billion for defense spending for fiscal year 2003.
Highlights:
- $7.3 billion for counter-terrorism programs, including $200 million for nuclear materials and weapons protection.
- $15.7 billion for the Defense Department.
- $5.8 billion for the Homeland Security Department.
- $7.8 billion for Ballistic Missile Defense programs.
- $56.7 billion for military research and development.
- Eliminates a law that cuts the amount of retirement pay veterans receive if they receive disability compensation.
- Authorizes a 4.1 percent pay increase for military personnel; up to 6.5 percent for mid-level personnel.
Legislation - Introduced (House) - April 23, 2002
Title: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2003
Sponsors
- Robert Lee 'Bob' Stump (AZ - R) (Out Of Office)
Co-sponsors
- Ike Skelton (MO - D) (Out Of Office)
