National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Bill: 117-s-2792
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2021-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Afghanistan
Africa
Air quality
Alliances
Appropriations
Arctic and polar regions
Arkansas
Armed Forces Retirement Home
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
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Atmospheric science and weather
Australia
Building construction
Buy American requirements
Chemical and biological weapons
China
Climate change and greenhouse gases
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Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Cultural exchanges and relations
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability assistance
Disaster relief and insurance
Domestic violence and child abuse
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment and training programs
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Estonia
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Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Fires
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Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Higher education
Housing for the elderly and disabled
Illinois
India
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Iran
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Israel
Japan
Landlord and tenant
Latvia
Lawyers and legal services
Lithuania
Livestock
Manufacturing
Maryland
Meat
Medical education
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Metals
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military command and structure
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military law
Military medicine
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Military readiness
Missing persons
National Guard and reserves
Neurological disorders
New Zealand
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Oceania
Pakistan
Performance measurement
Philippines
Pornography
Public contracts and procurement
Public utilities and utility rates
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Securities
Sex offenses
Singapore
Solid waste and recycling
South Korea
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Spacecraft and satellites
Strategic materials and reserves
Syria
Taiwan
Technology assessment
Terrorism
Thailand
Ukraine
Veterans' medical care
Water quality
Water use and supply
Worker safety and health
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: 

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.
 

action_date: 2021-09-22
text: 

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.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: An errata sheet on written report No. 117-39 was printed.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 129.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-39.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-39.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate