S. 4049
IntroducedNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
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Held at the desk.
8/7/2020 • House
Summary
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.
Passed Senate • 7/23/2020
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CBO Cost Estimates (3)
S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Letter to the Honorable James M. Inhofe
Published: June 24, 2020
S. 4049, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
As reported by the Senate Committee on Armed Services on June 23, 2020
Published: July 2, 2020
S. 4049, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
As passed by the Senate on July 23, 2020
Published: October 1, 2020
Amendments (810)
This bill has 810 amendments proposed or adopted.
View all amendments on Congress.govCongressional Votes (4)
On Passage of the Bill
July 23, 2020
On the Cloture Motion
July 23, 2020
On the Motion to Proceed
June 29, 2020
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
June 25, 2020
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)
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Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
June 23, 2020
Committee Review
June 23, 2020
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. Without written report.
Floor Debate
June 24, 2020
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
August 7, 2020
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (2)
Committee Reports (1)
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