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Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 23, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
S. 4049

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

This bill authorizes FY2021 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, and missiles;
  • 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 FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies, including those regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • transfer of property for law enforcement activities;
  • financial oversight;
  • Space Force matters;
  • artificial intelligence;
  • advanced microelectronics;
  • international programs;
  • nuclear security and energy;
  • National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • diversity and inclusion;
  • matters relating to foreign nations;
  • hostage recovery;
  • emergency alert systems;
  • the autonomy of Hong Kong; and
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

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

The bill authorizes various intelligence-related activities and programs for FY2021.

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.

What just happenedAug 7, 2020

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 7, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Aug 7, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Aug 7, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Jul 23, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 14. Record Vote Number: 140.

  5. Jul 23, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 14. Record Vote Number: 140.

  6. Jul 23, 2020Floor

    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 14. Record Vote Number: 139. (CR S4435)

  7. Jul 23, 2020Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4434-4448)

  8. Jul 22, 2020Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4365-4397, S4399-4414)

  9. Jul 21, 2020Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4310-4339)

  10. Jul 2, 2020Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4197)

  11. Jul 2, 2020Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4183-4198)

  12. Jul 1, 2020Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4084-4085, S4091-4093, S4096-4101, S4114-4117, S4129)

  13. Jun 30, 2020Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3980, S3984-3993, S3996-3998, S4008-4010, S4013-4014)

  14. Jun 29, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3642)

  15. Jun 29, 2020Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 128.

  16. Jun 29, 2020Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S3630)

  17. Jun 25, 2020Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 7. Record Vote Number: 127. (CR S3296)

  18. Jun 25, 2020Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S3278)

  19. Jun 24, 2020Floor

    By Senator Inhofe from Committee on Armed Services filed written report. Report No. 116-236.

    Armed Services Committee
  20. Jun 24, 2020Committee14900

    By Senator Inhofe from Committee on Armed Services filed written report. Report No. 116-236.

    Armed Services Committee
  21. Jun 24, 2020Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3170)

  22. Jun 24, 2020Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3170)

  23. Jun 23, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.

  24. Jun 23, 2020Committee

    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. Without written report.

    Armed Services Committee
  25. Jun 23, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. Without written report.

    Armed Services Committee
  26. Jun 23, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJul 23, 202055

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

This bill authorizes FY2021 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, and missiles;
  • 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 FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies, including those regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • transfer of property for law enforcement activities;
  • financial oversight;
  • Space Force matters;
  • artificial intelligence;
  • advanced microelectronics;
  • international programs;
  • nuclear security and energy;
  • National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • diversity and inclusion;
  • matters relating to foreign nations;
  • hostage recovery;
  • emergency alert systems;
  • the autonomy of Hong Kong; and
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

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

The bill authorizes various intelligence-related activities and programs for FY2021.

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.

Introduced in SenateJun 23, 2020

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

This bill authorizes FY2021 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, and missiles;
  • 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 FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • Space Force matters;
  • 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.

Reported to SenateJun 23, 202025

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

This bill authorizes FY2021 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, and missiles;
  • 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 FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • Space Force matters;
  • 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.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 — Informed