National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

5/11/2023, 3:46 PM

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities for FY2023 and addresses other issues.

For example, the bill

  • authorizes the procurement of various items, including destroyers and aircraft;
  • modifies inventory requirements for various Air Force programs;
  • authorizes DOD to furnish electric vehicle charging stations at commissary stores and military exchanges;
  • requires DOD to provide, subject to appropriations, support for the research and development of innovative bioindustrial manufacturing processes;
  • requires DOD to carry out a pilot program to facilitate the transition of certain nontactical vehicles to electric vehicles;
  • requires the Army and the Navy to jointly carry out a pilot program to evaluate the feasibility of using data recorders to monitor the operation of military tactical vehicles;
  • prescribes end strengths for the branches of the Armed Forces;
  • requires the branches of the Armed Forces to notify Congress before taking certain actions regarding reserve units, such as the deactivation or reassignment of such a unit;
  • requires the Army to establish gender-neutral fitness standards for military occupational specialties that are higher than those for noncombat military occupational specialties;
  • requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress recommendations for improving the retention and recruitment of members who specialize in Army air and missile defense systems, and requires the Army to implement the recommendations;
  • requires the GAO to report to Congress a review of a major military health contract after DOD has entered into the contract;
  • temporarily prohibits certain TRICARE programs (health care programs that cover current and former members of the uniformed services and their dependents) from imposing cost-sharing requirements for prescription contraceptives and certain related services;
  • requires the Department of Homeland Security to designate a laboratory as the Chemical Security Analysis Center;
  • requires the Department of the Treasury to take actions to support international initiatives to provide debt restructuring and relief to developing countries;
  • prohibits federal regulators from taking certain adverse actions against a depository institution solely for providing financial services to a cannabis-related business operating pursuant to state or local law;
  • provides statutory authority for an April 27, 2021, executive order raising the minimum wage for the employees of federal contractors;
  • prohibits barring a veteran from federal employment solely because the veteran consumes or has consumed cannabis;
  • imposes data standards requirements on certain federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and
  • establishes the San Gabriel National Recreation Area in California as a unit of the National Park System.
Bill 117 HR 7900, also known as the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, is a piece of legislation that outlines the budget and policies for the United States Department of Defense for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill covers a wide range of issues related to national security and military operations.

Some key points of the bill include:

- Authorizing funding for the Department of Defense, including military personnel, operations, and equipment. - Setting policies and guidelines for military operations, including troop deployments and defense strategy. - Addressing cybersecurity threats and enhancing the nation's ability to defend against cyber attacks. - Providing support for military families, including healthcare and housing benefits. - Addressing issues related to military readiness and modernization of equipment. - Implementing measures to combat sexual assault and harassment within the military. - Enhancing oversight and accountability within the Department of Defense. Overall, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 aims to ensure that the United States military is well-equipped and prepared to defend the nation's interests both at home and abroad. The bill will now go through the legislative process in Congress before potentially being signed into law by the President.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 7900

Introduced on
2022-05-27

# Amendments
1001

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/3/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities for FY2023 and addresses other issues.

For example, the bill

  • authorizes the procurement of various items, including destroyers and aircraft;
  • modifies inventory requirements for various Air Force programs;
  • authorizes DOD to furnish electric vehicle charging stations at commissary stores and military exchanges;
  • requires DOD to provide, subject to appropriations, support for the research and development of innovative bioindustrial manufacturing processes;
  • requires DOD to carry out a pilot program to facilitate the transition of certain nontactical vehicles to electric vehicles;
  • requires the Army and the Navy to jointly carry out a pilot program to evaluate the feasibility of using data recorders to monitor the operation of military tactical vehicles;
  • prescribes end strengths for the branches of the Armed Forces;
  • requires the branches of the Armed Forces to notify Congress before taking certain actions regarding reserve units, such as the deactivation or reassignment of such a unit;
  • requires the Army to establish gender-neutral fitness standards for military occupational specialties that are higher than those for noncombat military occupational specialties;
  • requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress recommendations for improving the retention and recruitment of members who specialize in Army air and missile defense systems, and requires the Army to implement the recommendations;
  • requires the GAO to report to Congress a review of a major military health contract after DOD has entered into the contract;
  • temporarily prohibits certain TRICARE programs (health care programs that cover current and former members of the uniformed services and their dependents) from imposing cost-sharing requirements for prescription contraceptives and certain related services;
  • requires the Department of Homeland Security to designate a laboratory as the Chemical Security Analysis Center;
  • requires the Department of the Treasury to take actions to support international initiatives to provide debt restructuring and relief to developing countries;
  • prohibits federal regulators from taking certain adverse actions against a depository institution solely for providing financial services to a cannabis-related business operating pursuant to state or local law;
  • provides statutory authority for an April 27, 2021, executive order raising the minimum wage for the employees of federal contractors;
  • prohibits barring a veteran from federal employment solely because the veteran consumes or has consumed cannabis;
  • imposes data standards requirements on certain federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and
  • establishes the San Gabriel National Recreation Area in California as a unit of the National Park System.
Bill 117 HR 7900, also known as the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, is a piece of legislation that outlines the budget and policies for the United States Department of Defense for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill covers a wide range of issues related to national security and military operations.

Some key points of the bill include:

- Authorizing funding for the Department of Defense, including military personnel, operations, and equipment. - Setting policies and guidelines for military operations, including troop deployments and defense strategy. - Addressing cybersecurity threats and enhancing the nation's ability to defend against cyber attacks. - Providing support for military families, including healthcare and housing benefits. - Addressing issues related to military readiness and modernization of equipment. - Implementing measures to combat sexual assault and harassment within the military. - Enhancing oversight and accountability within the Department of Defense. Overall, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 aims to ensure that the United States military is well-equipped and prepared to defend the nation's interests both at home and abroad. The bill will now go through the legislative process in Congress before potentially being signed into law by the President.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2023 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Administrative law and regulatory procedures
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Afghanistan
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Alternative and renewable resources
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Asia
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China
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Corporate finance and management
Crime victims
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Debt collection
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Education programs funding
Electric power generation and transmission
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employee leave
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Energy efficiency and conservation
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Europe
Executive agency funding and structure
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Foreign labor
Foreign language and bilingual programs
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Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
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Health care coverage and access
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Health promotion and preventive care
Higher education
Human rights
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Middle East
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Military facilities and property
Military law
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Military procurement, research, weapons development
Military readiness
Minority education
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Research and development
Russia
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Latest Summary8/23/2022

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities for FY2023 and addresses other issues.

For example, the bill

  • authorizes the procureme...

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