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US S2226

US S2226
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 Securing Maritime Data from China Act of 2023 Military Service Promotion Act of 2023 Space Force Personnel Management Act Department of Defense Overdose Data Act of 2023


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Introduced
07/11/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, contains a number of key provisions: This bill authorizes appropriations for Department of Defense activities, military construction, and defense activities of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2024. It also prescribes military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2024 and includes other important provisions. Some of the key provisions include: - Authorizing appropriations for procurement, research and development, operation and maintenance, and military personnel. - Modifying authorities related to the Army's tactical wheeled vehicle program, Army ammunition plants, and Navy carrier air wings. - Establishing a pilot program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies. - Requiring the Department of Defense to develop policies and guidance on the use of artificial intelligence, including addressing issues like bias, ethics, and cybersecurity. - Providing authorities to address PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination, including technical assistance for affected communities. - Establishing a program to provide intensive outpatient treatment for service members suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries, and related conditions. - Modifying the administration of medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services, including provisions related to expert reports and appeals. - Establishing an Office of Strategic Capital within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to help shape and scale investment in critical technologies and assets. - Reestablishing the position of Chief Management Officer within the Department of Defense to oversee business operations and management. - Expanding authorities to counter fentanyl trafficking, including by leveraging Department of Defense capabilities. - Prohibiting the Department of Defense from requiring the listing of gender or pronouns in official correspondence. - Extending authorities related to the National Security Space Launch program, the Space Force, and nuclear forces. - Establishing a pilot program to use commercial solutions openings to address the needs of geographic combatant commands. - Authorizing multiyear procurement for Virginia class submarines. - Establishing a program to promote the participation of foreign students in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. The bill also includes provisions related to military construction, Department of Energy national security programs, intelligence matters, cyberspace activities, and various other matters. Overall, the bill seeks to provide the Department of Defense the authorities, resources, and guidance needed to meet current and future national security challenges.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate ordered measure printed as passed. (on 07/27/2023)

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