S 1319 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

An act to authorize certain construction at military installations for fiscal year 1980, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-06-12· Sponsored by Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Public Law 96-125.(1979-11-26)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1979-11-16
Yea 306Nay 33
PassedHouse · 1979-11-16
Yea 306Nay 33

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Military Construction Authorization Act, 1980 - Title I: - Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to establish or develop military installations and facilities at specified locations. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for each of these locations. Authorizes the Secretary to establish or develop other installations by proceeding with construction made necessary by unforeseen security considerations, new weapons development, new and unforeseen research and development requirements, improved production schedules or revisions in the tasks or functions assigned to a military installation or for environmental considerations if the Secretary of Defense determines that deferral of such construction for inclusion in the next Military Construction Authorization Act would be inconsistent with the national security. Authorizes appropriations for such emergency construction. Title II: - Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to establish or develop military installations and facilities at specified locations. Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts for each such location. Authorizes the Secretary to establish or develop other installations where necessary under the same conditio…

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