National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2500

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. 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;
  • 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 FY2020 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding

  • military personnel;
  • acquisition policy and management;
  • international programs;
  • National Guard and Reserve Forces facilities;
  • compensation and other personnel benefits;
  • health care;
  • DOD organization and management;
  • civilian personnel matters;
  • matters relating to foreign nations; and
  • strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters.

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.

The bill sets forth policies for

  • North Korea nuclear sanctions,
  • paid family leave for federal personnel,
  • limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting,
  • defense equipment sales to foreign countries or international organizations,
  • matters relating to Burma,
  • Saudi Arabia human rights and accountability,
  • measures to combat illicit trafficking that finances Al-Shabaab,
  • sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and
  • a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements.

Current Status of Bill HR 2500

Bill HR 2500 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2019. Bill HR 2500 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2019.  Bill HR 2500's most recent activity was Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 512. as of August 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2500

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2500

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesArkansasArmed Forces Retirement HomeArms control and nonproliferationAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBlood and blood diseasesCaliforniaCaribbean areaCemeteries and funeralsChemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChild healthClimate change and greenhouse gasesConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional tributesCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime preventionCrime victimsCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDefense Nuclear Facilities Safety BoardDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Veterans AffairsDiego GarciaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisaster relief and insuranceDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEducational facilities and institutionsElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringEmployee performanceEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily planning and birth controlFederal-Indian relationsFiresFloods and storm protectionForeign language and bilingual programsGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth personnelHigher educationHistoric sites and heritage areasHuman rightsImmigration status and proceduresIndian lands and resources rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLand transfersLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarshall IslandsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMembers of CongressMental healthMiddle EastMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary historyMilitary lawMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMilitary readinessMinority educationMonuments and memorialsNational Guard and reservesNew MexicoNews media and reportingNoise pollutionNorth CarolinaNuclear weaponsNursingOffice of Management and Budget (OMB)Office of Personnel Management (OPM)Oil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPersonnel recordsProtest and dissentPublic contracts and procurementPuerto RicoRacial and ethnic relationsReligionResidential rehabilitation and home repairSaudi ArabiaSex and reproductive healthSex offensesSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSolid waste and recyclingStrategic materials and reservesStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curriculaTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityU.S. territories and protectoratesUtahVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesVietnamViolent crimeVirginiaVisas and passportsWater qualityWater use and supplyWomen's healthWomen's rightsWorker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2500

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act of 2019National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Fentanyl Sanctions ActNational Defense Strategy Implementation ActSanta Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act of 2019White Sands National Park Establishment ActREPAY ActReturn Expenses Paid and Yielded ActFair Chance ActFair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act of 2019White Sands National Park Establishment ActMilitary Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Fentanyl Sanctions ActFair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019Federal Employee Paid Leave ActStop Financing of al-Shabaab ActOtto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act of 2019REPAY ActReturn Expenses Paid and Yielded ActNational Defense Strategy Implementation ActFair Chance ActRestore Honor to Service Members ActNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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.National Defense Strategy Implementation ActWhite Sands National Park Establishment ActMilitary Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
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