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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

USA117th CongressS-2792| Senate 
| Updated: 9/22/2021
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4049
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1790
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1215
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1519
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sep 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Sep 22, 2021
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-39.
Sep 22, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 129.
Sep 22, 2021
An errata sheet on written report No. 117-39 was printed.
Oct 11, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7900
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6063-6466)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4049
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1790
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1215
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • September 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 22, 2021
    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-39.


  • September 22, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 129.


  • September 22, 2021
    An errata sheet on written report No. 117-39 was printed.


  • October 11, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7900
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6063-6466)

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9627: Extension of the Department of Defense’s Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss Act
  • S 117-2058: Servicemember Safety and Security Act of 2021
  • S 117-1923: Walter Reed Injury Recovery (WIRe) Act of 2021
  • HR 117-5147: To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from procuring personal protective equipment from certain non-allied foreign nations, and for other purposes.
  • S 117-2378: FAIR Transition and Competition Act
  • S 117-21: A bill to extend the period of the temporary authority to extend contracts and leases under the ARMS Initiative.
  • HR 117-4104: Vanessa Guillén Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act
  • S 117-1520: Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021
  • S 117-2906: Defense Domestic Producers Act of 2021
  • HR 117-4397: Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4049
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1790
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1215
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1519
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Sep 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Sep 22, 2021
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-39.
Sep 22, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 129.
Sep 22, 2021
An errata sheet on written report No. 117-39 was printed.
Oct 11, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7900
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6063-6466)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4049
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1790
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1215
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • September 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 22, 2021
    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-39.


  • September 22, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 129.


  • September 22, 2021
    An errata sheet on written report No. 117-39 was printed.


  • October 11, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7900
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6063-6466)
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9627: Extension of the Department of Defense’s Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss Act
  • S 117-2058: Servicemember Safety and Security Act of 2021
  • S 117-1923: Walter Reed Injury Recovery (WIRe) Act of 2021
  • HR 117-5147: To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from procuring personal protective equipment from certain non-allied foreign nations, and for other purposes.
  • S 117-2378: FAIR Transition and Competition Act
  • S 117-21: A bill to extend the period of the temporary authority to extend contracts and leases under the ARMS Initiative.
  • HR 117-4104: Vanessa Guillén Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act
  • S 117-1520: Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act of 2021
  • S 117-2906: Defense Domestic Producers Act of 2021
  • HR 117-4397: Department of Defense Burn Pits Health Provider Training Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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