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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 20, 2019)

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

This bill authorizes FY2020 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;
  • 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 FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • international programs;
  • National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

The bill authorizes appropriations for intelligence activities, base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters.

The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration.

The bill sets forth policies for

  • North Korea nuclear sanctions,
  • perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),
  • military housing privatization,
  • paid family leave for federal personnel,
  • limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting,
  • sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and
  • a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements.

For more detailed information, see

What just happenedDec 20, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-92.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 20, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-92.

  2. Dec 20, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-92.

  3. Dec 20, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 20, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 19, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 17, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 17, 2019ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 8. Record Vote Number: 400.

  9. Dec 17, 2019ResolvingDifferences23000

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 8. Record Vote Number: 400.

  10. Dec 17, 2019Floor

    Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to the measure (the conference report to accompany S. 1790) agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 12. Record Vote Number: 399. (CR S7069)

  11. Dec 17, 2019Floor

    Point of order that the conference report to accompany S. 1790 violates section 3101(b) of S.Con.Res. 11, 114th Congress, raised in Senate.

  12. Dec 17, 2019ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7061, S7064-7070)

  13. Dec 16, 2019Floor

    Cloture on the conference report to accompany S. 1790 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 6. Record Vote Number: 398. (CR S7042)

  14. Dec 16, 2019ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (CR S7037-7038, S7042-7046)

  15. Dec 12, 2019Floor

    Cloture motion on the conference report to accompany S. 1790 presented in Senate. (CR S7019)

  16. Dec 12, 2019ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7019-7023)

  17. Dec 12, 2019ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

  18. Dec 11, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH42831

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  19. Dec 11, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH42510

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 377 - 48 (Roll no. 672). (text: 12/9/2019 CR H9389-9951)

  20. Dec 11, 2019ResolvingDifferences21000

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 377 - 48 (Roll no. 672).(text: 12/9/2019 CR H9389-9951)

  21. Dec 11, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH42300

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  22. Dec 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany S. 1790.

  23. Dec 11, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH40200

    Mr. Smith (WA) brought up conference report H. Rept. 116-333 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 758. (consideration: CR H10082-10093)

  24. Dec 11, 2019FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 758 passed House.

  25. Dec 10, 2019FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 758 Reported to House. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3, under a structured rule, with 4 hours of general debate. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5038 under a closed rule, with 1 hour of general debate. The rule provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 1790 with 1 hour of debate.

  26. Dec 10, 2019ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.

  27. Dec 9, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH25200

    Conference report H. Rept. 116-333 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9389-9951)

  28. Dec 9, 2019ResolvingDifferences20900

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 116-333 filed.

  29. Dec 9, 2019ResolvingDifferences

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

  30. Dec 9, 2019ResolvingDifferences20800

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

  31. Sep 19, 2019ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

  32. Sep 19, 2019ResolvingDifferences20800

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

  33. Sep 19, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  34. Sep 18, 2019ResolvingDifferences

    Senate appointed conferees. Inhofe; Wicker; Fischer; Cotton; Rounds; Ernst; Tillis; Sullivan; Perdue; Cramer; McSally; Scott FL; Blackburn; Hawley; Reed; Shaheen; Gillibrand; Blumenthal; Hirono; Kaine; King; Heinrich; Warren; Peters; Manchin; Duckworth; Jones.

  35. Sep 18, 2019Floor

    Senate disagrees to the amendment of the House to the Senate bill, agrees to request for conference, and authorizes the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees.

  36. Sep 18, 2019Floor

    Motion to disagree to the amendment of the House to the Senate bill, agree to request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees agreed to by Voice Vote.

  37. Sep 18, 2019Floor

    Cloture on the motion to disagree to the amendment of the House to the Senate bill, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint confereees invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 7. Record Vote Number: 293. (CR S5569)

  38. Sep 18, 2019Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to disagree to the amendment of the House to the Senate bill, agree to the request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint confereees presented in Senate. (CR S5563)

  39. Sep 18, 2019Floor

    Motion to disagree to the amendment of the House to the Senate bill, agree to request for conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees made in Senate. (CR S5562)

  40. Sep 18, 2019Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5562-5570)

  41. Sep 18, 2019Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.

  42. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of secs. 568, 721, 726, 727, 1083, 1431, 2812, 2813, 5702, and 6007 of the Senate bill, and secs. 530, 530A, 545, 546, 550E, 550G, 550H, 550I, 550J, 569, 570E, 570F, 574, 624, 705, 706, 713, 715, 1093, 1126, and 1411 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Takano, Brownley (CA), and Watkins .

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  43. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 353, 1612, 1682, 2805, title XXXV, secs. 6001, 6006, 6012, 6015, 6019, 6021, 6754, 8500, 8511, 8517, 8519, 8520, 8522, 8523, 8525, 8532, 8543, 8545, 8546, and 8571 of the Senate bill, and secs. 311, 313, 330A, 330O, 351, 354, 555, 569, 580C, 606, 896, 2808, 3501, and 3504 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Delgado, Pappas, and Katko.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  44. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of sec. 841 of the Senate bill, and secs. 872-76, 878, 879, 881, 882, and 886-89 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Velazquez, Golden, and Chabot.

    Small Business Committee
  45. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of secs. 216, 219, 1612, 6001, 6006, 6008, 6009, 6742, 6754, 8524, and 10742 of the Senate bill, and secs. 214, 217, 882, and 1089 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (TX), Sherrill, and Baird.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  46. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Reform for consideration of secs. 218, 530, 559, 579, 1081, 1082, title XI, secs. 5802, 6012, subtitle B of title LXV, secs. 9304, 9307, 9311, 9313, 9314, 10303, 10432, 10434, 10601, 10603-05, 10612, 10741, and 10742 of the Senate bill, and secs. 212, 239, 5500, 629, 633, 804, 829, 842, 861, 872, 877, 883, 884, 891, 895, 899E, 899H, 899I, 1064, 1085, 1099B, title XI, secs. 1704, 1711, 1713-16, and 3127 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Lynch, Connolly, and Green (TN).

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  47. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 314, 2812, 2814, 6001, 6020, subtitle C of title LXVII, sec. 8524, part I of subtitle B of title LXXXV, secs. 8554, and 8571 of the Senate bill, and secs. 330G, 1094, 1099D, 1099F, 1099U, 2851, subtitle F of title XXVIII, secs. 2876, and 2880 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Grijalva, Haaland, and Bishop (UT).

    Natural Resources Committee
  48. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 1025, 1031, 1044, 1682, 6004, 6206, 6804, 6811, 6813-16, 6835, 6921, and 6944 of the Senate bill, and secs. 530F, 530G, 550D, 550F, 550J, 570H, 729, 827, 1011, 1048, 1049, 1050C, 1093, 1099C, 1099K, 1099V, 1099Z-3, 1212, 1296A, 1704, 1711, 1713-16, and 1733 of the House amendment and modifications committed to conference: Nadler, Lofgren, and Collins (GA).

    Judiciary Committee
  49. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of secs. 6006, 6012, and 8543 of the Senate bill, and modifications committed to conference: Rose (NY), Underwood, and Walker.

    Homeland Security Committee
  50. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 834, 1011, 1043, 1202, 1203, 1205, 1206, 1211, 1212, 1215, 1221-24, 1231-36, 1238, 1252, 1281-84, title XIII, secs. 1671, 1681, 2822, 6203-06, 6210, 6213, 6215, 6231, 6236, title LXVIII, secs. 6921, 6922, 6931, 6941, 6943, 6954, part I of subtitle B of title LXXXV, secs. 8562, and 10701 of the Senate bill, and secs. 634, 1036, 1046, 1050, 1099X, 1201, 1202, 1204, 1207, 1210, 1213, 1215, 1218, 1221-25, 1229, 1231-34, 1240A, 1241, 1250D, 1251, 1255, 1258, 1260A, 1260B, 1265, 1266, 1269, 1270, 1270G, 1270H, 1270I, 1270N, 1270R, 1270S, 1270T, 1270 W, subtitle I of title XII, subtitle J of title XII, title XIII, secs. 1521, 1669, and title XVII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Engel, Meeks, and McCaul.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  51. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 6017, 6018, 6804, 6811, 6813-16, 6834, 6835, and title LXIX of the Senate bill, and secs. 550K, 560G, subtitle I of title X, secs. 1240B, 1292, 1704, 1711, 1713-16, 1733, and 2843 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Waters, Sherman, and Barr.

    Financial Services Committee
  52. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 214, 315, 318, 703, 3112, 3113, 3201-03, 5318, 6001, 6006, 6021, 6701, 6711, 6721-24, 6741, 6742, 6751-54, 8101, 8202, 10421, 10422, and 10742 of the Senate bill, and secs. 315, 330F, 330H, 330O, 606, 737, 3111, 3112, 3127, 3128, 3201, and 3202 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Pallone, Tonko, and Upton.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  53. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and Labor for consideration of secs. 571, 572, and 5501 of the Senate bill, and secs. 211, 576, 580, 1099N, 1117, 3120, and 3503 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott (VA), Trahan, and Foxx (NC).

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  54. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Budget for consideration of secs. 4 and 10608 of the Senate bill, and secs. 1006 and 1112 of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Yarmuth, Peters, and Johnson (OH).

    Budget Committee
  55. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for consideration of matters within the jurisdiction of that committee under clause 11 of rule X: Schiff, Sewell (AL), and Nunes.

  56. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith of Washington, Davis of California, Langevin, Larsen of Washington, Cooper, Courtney, Garamendi, Speier, Norcross, Gallego, Moulton, Carbajal, Brown of Maryland, Khanna, Keating, Vela, Kim, Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma, Cisneros, Thornberry, Wilson of South Carolina, Turner, Rogers of Alabama, Conaway, Lamborn, Wittman, Hartzler, Stefanik, Kelly of Mississippi, Bacon, Banks, and Cheney.

    Armed Services Committee
  57. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  58. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion to close portions of the conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 407 -4 (Roll no. 532).

  59. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH40150

    Mr. Smith (WA) moved that the House to close portions of the conference.

  60. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  61. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 219 (Roll no. 531).

  62. Sep 17, 2019FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thornberry motion to instruct conferees, the Chair put the question on the motion to instruct and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion until a time to be announced.

  63. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41400

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

  64. Sep 17, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Thornberry motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to be instructed to agree to section 2906 of the Senate bill with amendments that authorize specified military construction projects.

  65. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH40150

    Mr. Thornberry moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H7738-7742; text: CR H7738-7739)

  66. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.

  67. Sep 17, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Smith (WA) asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H7737-7738)

  68. Sep 17, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  69. Sep 17, 2019FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  70. Sep 17, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  71. Sep 17, 2019FloorH34200

    The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 2500. Agreed to without objection.

  72. Sep 17, 2019FloorH8D000

    Mr. Smith (WA) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table, the bill S. 1790, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House; to strike out all after the enacting clause of such bill and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 2500 as passed by the House; to pass the Senate bill, as amended; and to insist on the House amendment thereto and request a conference with there Senate thereon. Agreed to without objection.

  73. Sep 16, 2019FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  74. Sep 16, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  75. Sep 12, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  76. Sep 12, 2019Floor

    Measure amended in Senate after passage by Unanimous Consent.

  77. Sep 12, 2019Floor

    Message received in the Senate: Returned to the Senate in compliance with a request of the Senate for the return thereof.

  78. Sep 12, 2019FloorH1B000

    Papers returned to Senate

  79. Sep 12, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  80. Jul 2, 2019FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  81. Jul 2, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  82. Jun 28, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  83. Jun 27, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 8. Record Vote Number: 188.

  84. Jun 27, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 8. Record Vote Number: 188.

  85. Jun 27, 2019Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S4604)

  86. Jun 27, 2019Floor

    Motion by Senator McConnell to recommit to Senate Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 865) fell when cloture was invoked on SA 764, as modified, in Senate.

    Armed Services Committee
  87. Jun 27, 2019Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4589-4604)

  88. Jun 26, 2019Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4525-4531)

  89. Jun 25, 2019Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4477-4487, S4488-4501)

  90. Jun 24, 2019Floor

    Motion by Senator McConnell to recommit to Senate Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 865) made in Senate. (text: CR S4452)

    Armed Services Committee
  91. Jun 24, 2019Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4452)

  92. Jun 24, 2019Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S4202-4453)

  93. Jun 24, 2019Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 6. Record Vote Number: 181.

  94. Jun 24, 2019Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4197)

  95. Jun 20, 2019Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4145)

  96. Jun 19, 2019Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S3831)

  97. Jun 19, 2019Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 10. Record Vote Number: 176. (CR S3830)

  98. Jun 13, 2019Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to consideration of measure presented in Senate. (CR S3469)

  99. Jun 13, 2019Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3469)

  100. Jun 11, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 114.

  101. Jun 11, 2019Committee

    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. With written report No. 116-48.

    Armed Services Committee
  102. Jun 11, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. With written report No. 116-48.

    Armed Services Committee
  103. Jun 11, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

  104. Apr 10, 2019Committee

    Committee on Armed Services Senate Subcommittee on Seapower. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-508, pt. 2.

    SeaPower Subcommittee
  105. Apr 9, 2019Committee

    Committee on Armed Services Senate Subcommittee on Airland. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-508, pt. 4.

    Airland Subcommittee
  106. Apr 2, 2019Committee

    Committee on Armed Services Senate Subcommittee on Airland. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-508, pt. 4.

    Airland Subcommittee
  107. Mar 27, 2019Committee

    Committee on Armed Services Senate Subcommittee on Seapower. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-508, pt. 2.

    SeaPower Subcommittee
Public LawDec 20, 201949

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

This bill authorizes FY2020 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;
  • 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 FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • international programs;
  • National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

The bill authorizes appropriations for intelligence activities, base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters.

The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration.

The bill sets forth policies for

  • North Korea nuclear sanctions,
  • perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),
  • military housing privatization,
  • paid family leave for federal personnel,
  • limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting,
  • sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and
  • a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements.

For more detailed information, see

Passed HouseSep 17, 201953

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

This bill authorizes FY2020 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, missiles, and space procurement;
  • 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 FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • international programs;
  • National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters.

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.

The bill sets forth policies for

  • North Korea nuclear sanctions,
  • paid family leave for federal personnel,
  • limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting,
  • defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations,
  • matters relating to Burma,
  • Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability,
  • measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab,
  • sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and
  • a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements.
Passed SenateJun 27, 201955

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

This bill authorizes FY2020 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, weapons, aircraft, vessels, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; and (3) Operation and Maintenance.

The bill also authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces.

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;
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters; and
  • the establishment of the Space Force within the Air Force.

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 the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board;
  • the Maritime Administration;
  • perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) release disclosure, detection, and safe drinking water assistance;
  • sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids;
  • sanctions with respect to North Korea;
  • matters relating to elements of the intelligence community;
  • election matters; and
  • security clearances.
Introduced in SenateJun 11, 2019

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

This bill authorizes FY2020 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, weapons, aircraft, vessels, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; and (3) Operation and Maintenance.

The bill also authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces.

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;
  • 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;
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters; and
  • the establishment of the Space Force within the Air Force.

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 the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

The bill authorizes appropriations for the Maritime Administration.

Reported to SenateJun 11, 201925

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

This bill authorizes FY2020 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, weapons, aircraft, vessels, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; and (3) Operation and Maintenance.

The bill also authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces.

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;
  • 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;
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters; and
  • the establishment of the Space Force within the Air Force.

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 the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

The bill authorizes appropriations for the Maritime Administration.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 — Informed