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Title: Military Construction FY2005 Authorization Bill
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 activities of the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Highlights:
- Appropriates $447.2 billion to the Department of Defense and Department of Energy's national security programs.
- Grants access to members of both the National Guard and Reserve to the military's healthcare system (Tricare) even when not on active duty (Sec. 702).
- Appropriates $25 billion to emergency funding for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan (Sec. 1006).
- Permits the Federal Communications Commission to fine broadcasters up to $275,000 for each airing of indecent material (Sec. 1084).