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Correction to the 2025 Defense Authorization Bill

Original title: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 5009.

Record date · December 12, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution directs the Clerk of the House to fix the official title of H.R. 5009, a bill authorizing 2025 military and defense spending.

Why it matters

This technical correction ensures the official title of the 2025 defense authorization bill accurately reflects its scope, which includes military personnel levels, construction projects, and Department of Energy defense activities.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The agency's 2025 military activities and construction projects are authorized under the bill being corrected.

Directly affected

Department of Energy

The agency's defense-related activities are authorized under the bill being corrected.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution actually change?
It changes the official of H.R. 5009 to more accurately describe the bill's contents regarding 2025 defense and military spending.
Does this change the amount of money being spent?
No, this is a technical correction to the bill's title and does not alter the funding amounts or policy provisions within the bill.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

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Technical Cleanup

The document highlights the administrative process of ensuring bill titles match the scope of authorized appropriations before final enactment.

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, H.R. 5009, House of Representatives and 4 more
OrganizationDepartment of Defense“Activities and construction funded by H.R. 5009.”Map →
bill numberH.R. 5009“The bill for which a correction is being made.”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Representatives“Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Energy“Defense activities funded by H.R. 5009.”Map →
datefiscal year 2025“The fiscal year for which appropriations are authorized in H.R. 5009.”Map →
bill numberH. Con. Res. 134“The concurrent resolution itself.”Map →
dateDecember 11, 2024“Date the resolution passed the House of Representatives.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy5
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