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The National Security Council: Background and Issues for Congress
Published Oct 19, 2022Updated Jun 21, 2025
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- HR 4909114th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
May 26, 2016 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.
- S 2943114th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
Dec 23, 2016 · Became Public Law No: 114-328.
- HR 5515115th Congress
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Aug 13, 2018 · Became Public Law No: 115-232.