S. 2792

Introduced

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Introduced 9/22/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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An errata sheet on written report No. 117-39 was printed.

9/22/2021 • Senate

Summary

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities for FY2022 and addresses related issues.

For example, the bill

provides or extends procurement authority for certain helicopters and amphibious shipbuilding programs;
requires DOD to establish executive education activities on emerging technologies for certain officers and civilian leaders;
provides statutory authority related to DOD Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories, including direct hire authority with respect to advanced degree holders for positions at such laboratories;
establishes within DOD a working group to develop a plan for creating a digital development infrastructure that supports tools and processes for developing and fielding applications powered by artificial intelligence;
requires DOD core processes, such as acquisition and infrastructure planning, to fully consider and make needed adjustments to account for current and emerging climate and environmental challenges and to ensure climate resilience;
expands Selective Service registration to include women;
requires DOD to track allegations of retaliation against individuals who have made complaints of sexual assault or sexual harassment;
requires DOD to implement certain recommendations from the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military;
repeals a preference for fixed-price contracts in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement;
prohibits DOD from acquiring personal protective equipment from non-allied foreign nations, with some exceptions;
extends and modifies authorities to assist vetted Syrian groups and individuals, provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and support the activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq; and
extends and modifies the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative and the Pacific Deterrence Initiative.

Introduced in Senate • 9/22/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfghanistanAfricaAir qualityAlliancesAppropriationsArctic and polar regionsArkansasArmed Forces Retirement HomeArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAtmospheric science and weatherAustraliaBuilding constructionBuy American requirementsChemical and biological weapons

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S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

As reported by the Senate Committee on Armed Services on September 22, 2021

Published: October 15, 2021

Amendments (21)

This bill has 21 amendments proposed or adopted.

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Democrat • RI

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

September 22, 2021

Committee Review

September 22, 2021

Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-39.

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Passed Chamber

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President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Reported to Senate9/22/2021

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Committee Reports (2)

S. Rept. 117-39 S. Rept. 117-39,Errata

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