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US HR5515

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019


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Introduced
04/13/2018
In Committee
05/10/2018
Crossed Over
06/04/2018
Passed
08/03/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/13/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including helicopters, combat vehicles, weapons, aircraft, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; and (3) Operation and Maintenance. The bill also authorizes the FY2019 personnel strength for active duty and reserve forces. National Guard Promotion Accountability Act The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; acquisition policy and management; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; cooperative threat reduction; working capital funds; chemical agents and munitions destruction; drug interdiction and counter-drug activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the National Defense Sealift Fund; Overseas Contingency Operations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters. Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies regarding military construction for the Army, Navy, Air Force, defense agencies, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and Guard and Reserve Forces facilities. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure (BRAC) activities and prohibits an additional BRAC round. The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for DOE national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration, and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The bill authorizes appropriations for Naval Petroleum Reserves and maritime matters.

AI Summary

Here is a one-paragraph summary of the key provisions of this bill: This bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense, including procurement of equipment, research and development, and operation and maintenance. It also addresses military personnel matters, such as end strengths for active and reserve forces, personnel policies, and benefits. The bill provides authority for certain acquisition reforms, streamlines defense acquisition statutes, and makes various other changes related to contracting, small business programs, industrial base issues, and information technology. Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to military health care, energy and environmental matters, infrastructure and real estate, and other miscellaneous topics.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 115-232. (on 08/13/2018)

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