To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to enter into a contract for the nuclear refueling and complex overhaul of the U.S.S. Carl Vinson (CVN-70).
Public Law 109-104 · H.R. 4326 · 109th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Nov 19, 2005 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Jo Ann Davis (R-VA-1)
Cosponsors (3): Rep. Bobby Scott, Rep. Randy Forbes,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
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).
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Related bills
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.
- Nov 30, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Projection Forces.
- Nov 19, 2005Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 109-104.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Nov 18, 2005FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
- Nov 16, 2005FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4326.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Nov 15, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
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