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Introduced
06/23/2020
06/23/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
08/07/2020
08/07/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; Overseas Contingency Operations; and Military Construction. The bill authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies, including those regarding military personnel; acquisition policy and management; transfer of property for law enforcement activities; financial oversight; Space Force matters; artificial intelligence; advanced microelectronics; international programs; nuclear security and energy; National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; diversity and inclusion; matters relating to foreign nations; hostage recovery; emergency alert systems; the autonomy of Hong Kong; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters. The bill authorizes various intelligence-related activities and programs for FY2021. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
AI Summary
This bill, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths, for fiscal year 2021. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation.
Key provisions of the bill include:
- Authorizing appropriations for DOD Procurement, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Operation and Maintenance, and other accounts.
- Requiring the Secretary of the Army to conduct an assessment of integrated air and missile defense capabilities and capacity.
- Providing contract authority for the Columbia-class submarine program.
- Establishing requirements for the acquisition of medium and large unmanned surface vessels.
- Requiring the Secretary of the Air Force to maintain minimum levels of various aircraft types.
- Authorizing the use of economic order quantity contracting for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
- Designating senior officials in the Department of Defense to coordinate research and engineering in critical technology areas.
- Establishing a cross-functional team for oversight and governance of 5G wireless networking in the Department of Defense.
- Requiring the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to manufacture state-of-the-art integrated circuits in the United States.
- Establishing a pilot program on the receipt of non-generic prescription maintenance medications under the TRICARE pharmacy benefits program.
- Transferring the Army Medical Research and Development Command and public health commands to the Defense Health Agency.
- Establishing a policy and process for the removal of personally identifying information from certain DOD records for individuals who were not charged with or convicted of an offense.
- Expanding eligibility for readjustment counseling and related outpatient services from the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces.
Overall, the bill focuses on strengthening the defense industrial base, advancing critical technologies, improving healthcare and benefits for service members and their families, and enhancing various DOD programs and activities.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 08/07/2020)
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