Bill > HRes441

This Resolution, titled "Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.B. 3304, with an amendment," sets forth the rule for considering the Senate amendment to H.B. 3304, which is the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (NDAA FY14). The NDAA FY14 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that authorizes appropriations for national defense programs and outlines policies related to military personnel, compensation, healthcare, acquisition, organization, and general provisions. Key provisions include authorizations for procurement, research, development, testing, and evaluation, as well as operation and maintenance for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and defense-wide activities. It also addresses military personnel authorizations and policies, compensation and benefits, health care provisions, acquisition reforms, Department of Defense organization, cyberspace operations, and matters related to foreign nations, including assistance and training. Furthermore, the resolution details authorizations for the Department of Energy's national security programs, naval petroleum reserves, and the Maritime Administration, along with specific funding tables for various defense activities and overseas contingency operations. The resolution also includes provisions for military construction projects across different branches of the armed forces, base realignment and closure activities, and land conveyances, as well as amendments to laws concerning cooperative threat reduction programs and industrial base matters. Notably, it includes significant reforms related to sexual assault prevention and response within the military, and provisions concerning the management of the nuclear weapons stockpile and related infrastructure. The resolution also extends various authorities and modifies reporting requirements related to defense programs and personnel.