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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

USA116th CongressS-1215| Senate 
| Updated: 4/11/2019
James M. Inhofe

James M. Inhofe

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Jack Reed (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 and military construction. 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; the Joint Urgent Operational Needs Fund; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; the Space Force; and Overseas Contingency Operations. The bill also authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; acquisition policy and management; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters; and the establishment of the Space Force within the Air Force. The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies regarding military construction for the Army, Navy, Air Force, defense agencies, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and Guard and Reserve Forces facilities. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1519
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Apr 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2437-2438)
Aug 11, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2500
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1519
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018


  • April 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2437-2438)


  • August 11, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2500
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-2880: Armament Graduate School Act
  • S 116-2840: Essential National Security Authorities Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Advisory bodiesAfghanistanAlliancesArmed Forces Retirement HomeArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAustraliaAviation and airportsCanadaChemical and biological weaponsComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDefense spendingDenmarkDepartment of DefenseDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency medical services and trauma careEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFirearms and explosivesForeign aid and international reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment liabilityHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelIndian lands and resources rightsIndustrial facilitiesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIraqItalyLandlord and tenantLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMammalsMarine pollutionMarshall IslandsMarylandMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyMilitary lawMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMilitary readinessMotor vehiclesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational Guard and reservesNetherlandsNorwayNuclear weaponsOceaniaPostal serviceProperty taxPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingService animalsSex offensesSmall businessSouth KoreaSpacecraft and satellitesSports and recreation facilitiesState and local taxationSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismTexasTransportation costsTurkeyUnited KingdomUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesVirginiaWater quality

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

USA116th CongressS-1215| Senate 
| Updated: 4/11/2019
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 and military construction. 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; the Joint Urgent Operational Needs Fund; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; the Armed Forces Retirement Home; the Space Force; and Overseas Contingency Operations. The bill also authorizes the FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; acquisition policy and management; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters; and the establishment of the Space Force within the Air Force. The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies regarding military construction for the Army, Navy, Air Force, defense agencies, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and Guard and Reserve Forces facilities. The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1519
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Apr 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2437-2438)
Aug 11, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2500
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1519
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018


  • April 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2437-2438)


  • August 11, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2500
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512.
James M. Inhofe

James M. Inhofe

Republican Senator

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (1)
Jack Reed (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-2880: Armament Graduate School Act
  • S 116-2840: Essential National Security Authorities Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAfghanistanAlliancesArmed Forces Retirement HomeArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAustraliaAviation and airportsCanadaChemical and biological weaponsComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDefense spendingDenmarkDepartment of DefenseDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency medical services and trauma careEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFirearms and explosivesForeign aid and international reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment liabilityHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelIndian lands and resources rightsIndustrial facilitiesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIraqItalyLandlord and tenantLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsMammalsMarine pollutionMarshall IslandsMarylandMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyMilitary lawMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMilitary readinessMotor vehiclesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational Guard and reservesNetherlandsNorwayNuclear weaponsOceaniaPostal serviceProperty taxPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingService animalsSex offensesSmall businessSouth KoreaSpacecraft and satellitesSports and recreation facilitiesState and local taxationSyriaTechnology transfer and commercializationTerrorismTexasTransportation costsTurkeyUnited KingdomUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesVirginiaWater quality