National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Bill: 116-s-4049
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2020-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Administrative remedies
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Afghanistan
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Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
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Cuba
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Military command and structure
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Military readiness
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Small business
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Virginia
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Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: 

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 regarding
 
 
 military personnel;
 
acquisition policy and management;
 
Space Force matters;
 
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.

action_date: 2020-06-23
text: 

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 regarding
 
 
 military personnel;
 
acquisition policy and management;
 
Space Force matters;
 
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.

action_date: 2020-07-23
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-07
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2020-08-07
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2020-08-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 14. Record Vote Number: 140.
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 14. Record Vote Number: 140.
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 14. Record Vote Number: 139. (CR S4435)
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4434-4448)
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4365-4397, S4399-4414)
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4310-4339)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4197)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4183-4198)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4084-4085, S4091-4093, S4096-4101, S4114-4117, S4129)
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3980, S3984-3993, S3996-3998, S4008-4010, S4013-4014)
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3642)
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 4. Record Vote Number: 128.
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S3630)
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 7. Record Vote Number: 127. (CR S3296)
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S3278)
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: By Senator Inhofe from Committee on Armed Services filed written report. Report No. 116-236.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: By Senator Inhofe from Committee on Armed Services filed written report. Report No. 116-236.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S3170)
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S3170)
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate