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.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
USA116th CongressS-4049| Senate
| Updated: 8/7/2020
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.
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfghanistanAir qualityAlaskaAlliancesAlternative and renewable resourcesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAppropriationsArctic and polar regionsArea studies and international educationArizonaArmed Forces Retirement HomeArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAtmospheric science and weatherAustraliaAviation and airportsBanking and financial institutions regulationBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBusiness recordsBuy American requirementsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCemeteries and funeralsChemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCollective securityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional tributesContracts and agencyCorporate finance and managementCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingCubaCurrencyDebt collectionDefense Nuclear Facilities Safety BoardDefense spendingDental careDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of StateDepartment of TransportationDetention of personsDigital mediaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaDomestic violence and child abuseDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDue process and equal protectionEconomic performance and conditionsEducation programs fundingEgyptElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyEuropeEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal appellate courtsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFinancial crises and stabilizationFinancial services and investmentsFiresFirst Amendment rightsFirst responders and emergency personnelFloridaFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign and international corporationsForeign language and bilingual programsForeign loans and debtForeign propertyGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHome and outpatient careHomeland securityHong KongHousing industry and standardsHousing supply and affordabilityHuman rightsHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIllinoisImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIncome tax creditsIndian lands and resources rightsIndustrial policy and productivityInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternational law and treatiesInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIraqIsraelJapanKosovoLand transfersLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLegislative rules and procedureLicensing and registrationsLouisianaMammalsManufacturingMarine and inland water transportationMarshall IslandsMaterialsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMetalsMiddle 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 readinessMinority employmentMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational and community serviceNational Guard and reservesNational symbolsNebraskaNevadaNews media and reportingNew ZealandNoise pollutionNuclear powerNuclear weaponsOceaniaOil and gasOrganized crimePerformance measurementPipelinesPolitical movements and philosophiesPollution liabilityPreschool educationPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProduct safety and qualityProperty rightsProtest and dissentPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingPublic-private cooperationPublic utilities and utility ratesQatarRacial and ethnic relationsRadioactive wastes and releasesReconstruction and stabilizationReligionResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRule of law and government transparencyRussiaSanctionsSecuritiesSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSmall businessSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpacecraft and satellitesSpecial educationState and local government operationsStrategic materials and reservesStudent aid and college costsSyriaTaiwanTeaching, teachers, curriculaTechnology transfer and commercializationTelephone and wireless communicationTerrorismTexasTrade restrictionsTransportation safety and securityUkraineUnited KingdomU.S. and foreign investmentsUser charges and feesU.S. historyU.S. territories and protectoratesVeterans' medical careVietnamViolent crimeVirginiaVisas and passportsWar and emergency powersWashington State