H.R. 2500
IntroducedNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Latest Action
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
8/11/2020 • Senate
Summary
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 House • 7/12/2019
Topics & Subjects
CBO Cost Estimates (3)
Direct Spending and Revenue Effects of H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Armed Services on June 13, 2019
Published: June 19, 2019
H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
As reported by the House Committee on Armed Services on June 19, 2019
Published: June 27, 2019
H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
As passed by the House of Representatives on July 12, 2019
Published: September 9, 2019
Amendments (58)
This bill has 58 amendments proposed or adopted.
View all amendments on Congress.govCongressional Votes (2)
On Passage
July 12, 2019
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
July 12, 2019
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
May 2, 2019
Committee Review
June 4, 2019
Floor Debate
July 10, 2019
Passed Chamber
July 10, 2019
Other Chamber
September 10, 2019
President
Failed
July 12, 2019
Text Versions (4)
Committee Reports (2)
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