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.
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 weaponsChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCollective securityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingCultural exchanges and relationsDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceDisaster relief and insuranceDomestic violence and child abuseDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEstoniaEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFiresFloods and storm protectionForeign aid and international reliefForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHousing for the elderly and disabledIllinoisIndiaIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIranIraqIsraelJapanLandlord and tenantLatviaLawyers and legal servicesLithuaniaLivestockManufacturingMarylandMeatMedical educationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMetalsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary lawMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMilitary readinessMissing personsNational Guard and reservesNeurological disordersNew ZealandNorth KoreaNuclear weaponsOceaniaPakistanPerformance measurementPhilippinesPornographyPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesResidential rehabilitation and home repairRussiaSaudi ArabiaSecuritiesSex offensesSingaporeSolid waste and recyclingSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpacecraft and satellitesStrategic materials and reservesSyriaTaiwanTechnology assessmentTerrorismThailandUkraineVeterans' medical careWater qualityWater use and supplyWorker safety and healthYemen
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
USA117th CongressS-2792| Senate
| Updated: 9/22/2021
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.
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 weaponsChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCollective securityComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementCrime preventionCrimes against childrenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingCultural exchanges and relationsDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Veterans AffairsDisability assistanceDisaster relief and insuranceDomestic violence and child abuseDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEstoniaEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFiresFloods and storm protectionForeign aid and international reliefForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHousing for the elderly and disabledIllinoisIndiaIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIranIraqIsraelJapanLandlord and tenantLatviaLawyers and legal servicesLithuaniaLivestockManufacturingMarylandMeatMedical educationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMetalsMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary lawMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMilitary readinessMissing personsNational Guard and reservesNeurological disordersNew ZealandNorth KoreaNuclear weaponsOceaniaPakistanPerformance measurementPhilippinesPornographyPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesResidential rehabilitation and home repairRussiaSaudi ArabiaSecuritiesSex offensesSingaporeSolid waste and recyclingSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSpacecraft and satellitesStrategic materials and reservesSyriaTaiwanTechnology assessmentTerrorismThailandUkraineVeterans' medical careWater qualityWater use and supplyWorker safety and healthYemen