Bill > S1034

This bill, titled the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense's military activities and military construction for fiscal year 2014, and establishes personnel strengths for that year. It is organized into two main divisions: Department of Defense Authorizations and Military Construction Authorizations. The bill covers a wide range of provisions, including procurement for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, research and development, operation and maintenance funding, and specific program matters like multiyear procurement authority for certain aircraft. It also addresses military personnel authorizations, compensation and benefits, healthcare provisions, acquisition policy, and Department of Defense organization and management. Additionally, it includes general provisions, civilian personnel matters, and provisions related to foreign nations, such as enhancing foreign countries' capabilities to respond to weapons of mass destruction incidents and extending visa programs for Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants. The bill also authorizes appropriations for overseas contingency operations and details military construction projects across various branches and agencies, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program and Guard and Reserve Forces Facilities. Finally, it makes amendments to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to improve ballot access for military and overseas voters and establishes a new process for base closures and realignments, including the creation of a commission to make recommendations.