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William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for the Department of Defense (DOD) and other programs and activities. 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 National Defense Sealift Fund;
  • the Defense Health Program;
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home;
  • the Space Force;
  • Overseas Contingency Operations; and
  • Military Construction.

The bill also authorizes the FY2021 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 Force facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • matters relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019);
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, space activities, cyber operations, and intelligence matters.

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

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

The bill also sets forth policies regarding certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative to support research and development, education, and training programs.

The bill establishes measures related to financial intelligence, anti-money laundering, and countering the financing of terrorism. These include expanding information sharing requirements among agencies that are tasked with administering efforts to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism, as well as authorizing training and technical assistance to facilitate these measures.

The bill reauthorizes and sets forth policies for the Coast Guard, including measures related to its personnel and organization. It also addresses other maritime matters such as navigation, shipping, and ports.

Further, the bill sets forth policies for and addresses additional matters related to

  • homeland security;
  • veterans affairs;
  • communications;
  • intelligence;
  • science, space, and technology;
  • natural resources;
  • oversight and reform;
  • financial services; and
  • semiconductor production.

For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R46714, FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act: Context and Selected Issues for Congress; Congressional Research Service In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process; and Congressional Research Service In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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  1. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. President

    Became Public Law No: 116-283.

  3. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-283.

  4. Veto

    Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 13. Record Vote Number: 292.

  5. Veto34000

    Passed Senate over veto: Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 13. Record Vote Number: 292.

  6. Floor

    Cloture on the veto message invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 12. Record Vote Number: 291. (CR S8001)

  7. Veto

    Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S8000-8001)

  8. Veto

    Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7987-7990)

  9. Floor

    Cloture motion on the veto message presented in Senate.

  10. Veto

    Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7982-7983)

  11. Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of the veto message on H.R. 6395 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 12. Record Vote Number: 290.

  12. Veto

    Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.

  13. FloorH8D000

    The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

  14. VetoH43410

    Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 322 - 87 (Roll no. 253).

  15. Veto32000

    Passed House over veto: Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 322 - 87 (Roll no. 253).

  16. FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was on passage of H.R. 6395, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H9163-9164)

  17. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 8, Rule XX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question on passage of H.R. 6395, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding, until later in the legislative day.

  18. FloorH8D000

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

  19. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question on passage of H.R. 6395, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.

  20. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 1271, the Chair announced that the unfinished business was the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.R. 6395.

  21. VetoH40300

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (consideration: CR H9160-9163)

  22. FloorH29800

    Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 1271, further consideration of the veto message on H.R. 6395 will be postponed until Monday, December 28, 2020.

  23. FloorH8D000

    The Chair announced that pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 1271, further consideration of the veto message and the bill will be postponed until Monday, December 28, 2020.

  24. FloorH8D000

    The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.R. 6395 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (116-174).

  25. FloorH8D000

    The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (consideration: CR H9150; text: CR H9150)

  26. President

    Vetoed by President.

  27. President31000

    Vetoed by President.

  28. Floor

    Presented to President.

  29. President28000

    Presented to President.

  30. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  31. ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 13. Record Vote Number: 264.

  32. ResolvingDifferences23000

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 13. Record Vote Number: 264.

  33. Floor

    Cloture on the conference report to accompany H.R. 6395 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 13. Record Vote Number: 263. (CR S7437)

  34. ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7437, S7442-7443)

  35. ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7381-7393, S7395-7396, S7398-7416)

  36. Floor

    Cloture motion on the conference report to accompany H.R. 6395 presented in Senate. (CR S7318)

  37. ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7317-7318)

  38. ResolvingDifferences

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

  39. ResolvingDifferencesH42831

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

  40. ResolvingDifferencesH42510

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 335 - 78, 1 Present (Roll no. 238).

  41. ResolvingDifferences21000

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 335 - 78, 1 Present (Roll no. 238).

  42. ResolvingDifferencesH40210

    The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 116-617 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7021)

  43. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 6395, the Chair put the question on adoption of the conference report and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.

  44. ResolvingDifferencesH42300

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

  45. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 6395.

  46. ResolvingDifferencesH40200

    Mr. Smith (WA) brought up conference report H. Rept. 116-617 by previously agreed to special order. (consideration: CR H6919-6935)

  47. ResolvingDifferences

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

  48. ResolvingDifferences

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

  49. ResolvingDifferences20800

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

  50. FloorH8D000

    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. McGovern asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider a conference report to accompany H.R. 6395; that all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration be waived; that the conference report be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable.

  51. ResolvingDifferencesH25200

    Conference report H. Rept. 116-617 filed. (text of conference report: CR H6145-6816)

  52. ResolvingDifferences20900

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 116-617 filed.

  53. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  54. ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendment, agrees to request for a conference, appoints conferees Inhofe; Wicker; Fischer; Cotton; Rounds; Ernst; Tillis; Sullivan; Perdue; Cramer; Thune; Scott FL; Blackburn; Hawley; Reed; Shaheen; Gillibrand; Blumenthal; Hirono; Kaine; King; Heinrich; Warren; Peters; Manchin; Duckworth; Jones.

  55. Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7145)

  56. Floor

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

  57. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of secs. 1276, 7103, and 7104 of the House bill, and sec. 6003 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Neal, Panetta, and Wenstrup.

    Ways and Means Committee
  58. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for consideration of secs. 525, 534, 535, 540A, 540B, 540C, 540E, 540H, 546, 551-53, 560B, 560E, 560F, 560G, 560H, 718, 724, 731, 734, 750H, 752-54, 760, 831, 1101, 1411, 1764, 1790, 1802, and 5502 of the House bill, and secs. 741, 744, 753, 762-64, 935, 1089, 1090A, 1090B, 1421, and 6085 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Takano, Lamb, and Bilirakis.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  59. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 311, 312, 332, 560G, 601, 829, 830B, 912, 1101, 1732, 1750, 1760, 1768, 1809, 3501, 3504, 3505, 3507-09, 3510C, 3510D, 5103, and division H of the House bill, and secs. 178, 1087, 1635, 3501, 5237, 5246, 6089, and subtitle I of title LX of division E of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Huffman, Rouda, and Gibbs.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  60. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Small Business for consideration of secs. 831-33, 835-40, 840A, 841, 844, and 1633 of the House bill, and secs. 871, 872, 1642, 5871-75, and 5877 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Velazquez, Golden, and Chabot.

    Small Business Committee
  61. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 229, subtitle D of title II of division A, secs. 327, 333, 341, 1744, 1771, 1806, 1807, 1821, 1824, 1825, division E, secs. 5502 and 10104 of the House bill, and secs. 318, 1098, 1099, subtitle C of title LII of division E, secs. 5231-38, and 6087 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Johnson (TX), Sherrill, and Garcia (CA).

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  62. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Reform for consideration of secs. 373, 813, 815, 825, 830B, 833, 848, 1101, 1102, 1104, 1105, 1108, 1111, 1114, 1115, subititles B and C of title XI of division A, secs. 1635, 1639, 1640C, subtitle B of title XVII of division A, secs. 1744, 1745, 1769, 1770, 1774, 1793, 1808, 9208, and 11410 of the House bill, and secs. 631, 1103-06, 1109-13, 5244, 6047, and 9306 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Maloney, Carolyn B., Lynch, and Comer.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  63. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 601, 626, 627, 1744, 1794, 1795, 2834-36, subtitle E of title XXVIII of division B, and divisions O and P of the House bill, and secs. 315, 2861-63, 2887, 6081, and 7861 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Grijalva, Haaland, and Bishop (UT).

    Natural Resources Committee
  64. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of secs. 281, 540D, 814, 1055, 1215, 1299O-6, 1299T-4, 1299T-5, 1640A, 1731, 1733, 1762, and 1763 of the House bill, and secs. 1296 and 6088 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Nadler, Mucarsel-Powell, and Steube.

    Judiciary Committee
  65. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on House Administration for consideration of secs. 536, 1101, and 1751 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Lofgren, Fudge, and Davis, Rodney.

    Committee on House Administration
  66. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Homeland Security for consideration of secs. 1630, 1631, 1637, 1640A, 1640D, 1640F, 1760, 1784, 1793, 1804, and 9508 of the House bill, and secs. 6088, 6096D, 6613, and 6614 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Torres Small (NM), Slotkin, and Green (TN).

    Homeland Security Committee
  67. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of secs. 213, 843, subtitle C of title XI of division A, secs. 1202, 1203, 1207, 1221-24, 1231-33, 1238, 1248, 1249, 1251, 1260D, 1260E, 1261, 1266, 1272-74, 1276, 1280, 1286, 1290-92, 1294, 1296, 1299, 1299B, 1299G, 1299H, 1299K, subititles H-K of title XII of division A, secs. 1299Q-1, 1299Q-2, subtitle M of title XII of division A, secs. 1299T-4, 1299T-5, 1521, 1640F, 1659, 1757, 1759, 1823, and division I of the House bill, and secs. 1201-03, 1205-07, 1210, 1213, subtitle C of title XII and division A, secs. 1231-33, 1236, 1240, 1241, 1251, 1253-56, 1263, 1281, 1283, 1286, 1287, subtitle H of title XII of division A, subtitle C of title XV of division A, sec. 1661, title XVII of division A, secs. 6231, 6251, 6284, 6286, 6293-96, 6299, 6299A, 6299B, 6299D, and 6299F of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Engel, Sherman, and McCaul.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  68. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of secs. 902, 1248, 1249, 1299R-9, 1768, 1776, 1779, 1790, 1792, 1798, 1803, 1808, 1812, subtitles H and I of title XVII of division A, and divisions G, J, K, and M of the House bill, and secs. 1706-10 and 6231 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Waters, Vargas, and Luetkemeyer.

    Financial Services Committee
  69. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of secs. 223, 229, 332, 335, 535, 540H, 601, 705, 736, 1299N-2, 1641, 1760, 1761, 1772, 1793, 1821, 1823, 1824, 2835, 3201, 3511, 3601, 5101-04, 5109, 10306, and 11206 of the House bill, and secs. 311, 319, 703, 1053, 1091, 1092, 1094, 1098, 1099, 2841, 3121, 3125, 3131, 3132, 5239, 6082-84, subtitle I of title LX of division E, secs. 6299F, 6614, 6704, and 6706 of the Senate amendment and modifications committed to conference: Pallone, DeGette, and Walden.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  70. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and Labor for the consideration of secs. 212, 279, 569, 570, 1110, 1791, 1797, 1833, and 1834 of the House bill, and secs. 516, 561-63, 565, 566, 1090, 5211, 6047, 6091, and 6615 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Scott (VA), Trahan, and Guthrie.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  71. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on the Budget for consideration of secs. 1002 and 8003 of the House bill, and secs. 4, 126, and 1086 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Morelle, Horsford, and Stewart.

    Budget Committee
  72. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of secs. 3601 and 3602 of the House bill, and sec. 1053 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Peterson, Spanberger, and Conaway.

    Agriculture Committee
  73. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    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.

  74. ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and for 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, Lamborn, Wittman, Hartzler, Austin Scott of Georgia, Stefanik, Kelly of Mississippi, Gallagher, Bacon, and Banks.

    Armed Services Committee
  75. ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  76. ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion to close portions of the conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 396 - 8 (Roll no. 222).

  77. ResolvingDifferencesH40150

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

  78. ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.

  79. ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Smith (WA) asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H5924-5925)

  80. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  81. Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6723-6974)

  82. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6723-6974)

  83. Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6688)

  84. Calendars

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.

  85. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  86. FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  87. FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6395.

  88. FloorH38310

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

  89. FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 - 125 (Roll no. 152).

  90. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 295 - 125 (Roll no. 152).

  91. FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 201 - 219 (Roll no. 151).

    Armed Services Committee
  92. FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  93. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TN) motion to recommit with instructions pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to at the end of title XVII, add a new subtitle entitled "Defend COVID Research From Hackers Act". Subsequently, the point of order was withdrawn.

  94. FloorH36100

    Mr. Green (TN) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H3603-3604)

    Armed Services Committee
  95. FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  96. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table

  97. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table

  98. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table

  99. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table

  100. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table

  101. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table

  102. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table

  103. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3598-3607)

  104. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 6395.

  105. FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6395 were postponed.

  106. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table

  107. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment en bloc No. 2.

  108. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Panetta amendment No. 167.

  109. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Takano amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx (NC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

  110. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Takano amendment No. 29.

  111. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table.

  112. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Houlahan amendment No. 19.

  113. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table.

  114. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Adams amendment No. 17.

  115. FloorH8D000

    Without objection, a motion to reconsider was laid upon the table.

  116. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 13.

  117. FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Escobar amendment which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  118. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3503-3513)

  119. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6395 were postponed.

  120. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

  121. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Smith (WA) amendment en bloc No. 1.

  122. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dean amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Luetkemeyer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

  123. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dean amendment No. 11.

  124. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pocan amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

  125. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pocan amendment No. 9.

  126. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Neguse amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

  127. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neguse amendment No. 8.

  128. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeGette amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

  129. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeGette amendment No. 7.

  130. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

  131. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jayapal amendment No. 6.

  132. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Omar amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

  133. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Omar amendment No. 5.

  134. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thornberry demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

  135. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McAdams amendment No. 4.

  136. FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lamborn demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until a time to be announced.

  137. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1053, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Escobar amendment No. 3.

  138. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6395.

  139. FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327 and H.R. 1957. Provides for the consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327, and the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1957. Rule also provides that H.Res. 967, as amended by H.Res. 1017, is further amended by inserting a new date.

  140. FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1053. (consideration: CR H3114-3503)

  141. FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1053 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327 and H.R. 1957. Provides for the consideration of H.R. 6395, H.R. 7027, H.R. 7327, and the Senate Amendments to H.R. 1957. Rule also provides that H.Res. 967, as amended by H.Res. 1017, is further amended by inserting a new date.

  142. CommitteeH12210

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 116-442, Part II.

    Armed Services Committee
  143. Committee5000

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 116-442, Part II.

    Armed Services Committee
  144. FloorH8D000

    The Chair announced that the Committee on Armed Services was authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill H.R. 6395. Agreed to without objection.

  145. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.

  146. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 116-442.

    Armed Services Committee
  147. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 116-442.

    Armed Services Committee
  148. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 56 - 0.

    Armed Services Committee
  149. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Armed Services Committee
  150. Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee
  151. Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee
  152. Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Military Personnel Subcommittee
  153. Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Military Personnel Subcommittee
  154. Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Readiness Subcommittee
  155. Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Readiness Subcommittee
  156. Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
  157. Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
  158. Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee
  159. Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee
  160. Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Strategic Forces Subcommittee
  161. Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Strategic Forces Subcommittee
  162. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

    Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee
  163. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

    Strategic Forces Subcommittee
  164. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

    Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
  165. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

    Readiness Subcommittee
  166. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Military Personnel Subcommittee
  167. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

    Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee
  168. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  169. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  170. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Jan 1, 202149

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for the Department of Defense (DOD) and other programs and activities. 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 National Defense Sealift Fund;
  • the Defense Health Program;
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home;
  • the Space Force;
  • Overseas Contingency Operations; and
  • Military Construction.

The bill also authorizes the FY2021 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 Force facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • matters relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019);
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, space activities, cyber operations, and intelligence matters.

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

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

The bill also sets forth policies regarding certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative to support research and development, education, and training programs.

The bill establishes measures related to financial intelligence, anti-money laundering, and countering the financing of terrorism. These include expanding information sharing requirements among agencies that are tasked with administering efforts to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism, as well as authorizing training and technical assistance to facilitate these measures.

The bill reauthorizes and sets forth policies for the Coast Guard, including measures related to its personnel and organization. It also addresses other maritime matters such as navigation, shipping, and ports.

Further, the bill sets forth policies for and addresses additional matters related to

  • homeland security;
  • veterans affairs;
  • communications;
  • intelligence;
  • science, space, and technology;
  • natural resources;
  • oversight and reform;
  • financial services; and
  • semiconductor production.

For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R46714, FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act: Context and Selected Issues for Congress; Congressional Research Service In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process; and Congressional Research Service In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA.

Dec 3, 202048

William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for the Department of Defense (DOD) and other programs and activities. 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 National Defense Sealift Fund;
  • the Defense Health Program;
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home;
  • the Space Force;
  • Overseas Contingency Operations; and
  • Military Construction.

The bill also authorizes the FY2021 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 Force facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • matters relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019);
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, space activities, cyber operations, and intelligence matters.

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

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

The bill also sets forth policies regarding certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative to support research and development, education, and training programs.

The bill establishes measures related to financial intelligence, anti-money laundering, and countering the financing of terrorism. These include expanding information sharing requirements among agencies that are tasked with administering efforts to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism, as well as authorizing training and technical assistance to facilitate these measures.

The bill reauthorizes and sets forth policies for the Coast Guard, including measures related to its personnel and organization. It also addresses other maritime matters such as navigation, shipping, and ports.

Further, the bill sets forth policies for and addresses additional matters related to

  • homeland security;
  • veterans affairs;
  • communications;
  • intelligence;
  • science, space, and technology;
  • natural resources;
  • oversight and reform;
  • financial services; and
  • semiconductor production.

For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R46714, FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act: Context and Selected Issues for Congress; Congressional Research Service In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process; and Congressional Research Service In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA.

Jul 9, 20207

William M. (Mac) Thornberry 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 National Defense Sealift Fund;
  • the Defense Health Program;
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home;
  • the Space Force;
  • Overseas Contingency Operations; and
  • Military Construction.

The bill also authorizes the FY2021 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 Force facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • matters relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019);
  • 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 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 also sets forth policies regarding certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative to support research and development, education, and training programs.

Mar 26, 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, missiles, and ammunition;
  • 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;
  • the Space Force;
  • Overseas Contingency Operations; and
  • Military Construction.

The bill also authorizes the FY2021 personnel strength for active duty and reserve forces.