National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

12/12/2023, 7:58 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1790

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;
  • 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 intelligence activities, 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.

The bill sets forth policies for

  • North Korea nuclear sanctions,
  • perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),
  • military housing privatization,
  • paid family leave for federal personnel,
  • limiting the use of criminal history in federal hiring and contracting,
  • sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids, and
  • a Cable Security Fleet to meet national security requirements.

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Current Status of Bill S 1790

Bill S 1790 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2019. Bill S 1790 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on June 11, 2019.  Bill S 1790's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-92. as of December 20, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1790

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1790

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Accounting and auditingAdoption and foster careAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAfghanistanAfricaAir qualityAlaskaAlliancesAlternative and renewable resourcesAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAppropriationsArctic and polar regionsArmed Forces Retirement HomeAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAtmospheric science and weatherAviation and airportsBudget processCaliforniaCaribbean areaCentral Intelligence Agency (CIA)Chemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCoast guardColombiaComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional officers and employeesCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCubaCurrencyDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of StateDepartment of the TreasuryDetention of personsDiego GarciaDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDirector of National IntelligenceDomestic violence and child abuseDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Drug trafficking and controlled substancesElections, voting, political campaign regulationElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEspionage and treasonExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Federal officialsFederal-Indian relationsFiresFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForeign and international bankingForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGeorgia (Republic)Government buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationHondurasHuman rightsHuman traffickingIllinoisImmigration status and proceduresIndiaIndian lands and resources rightsIndustrial facilitiesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationIntergovernmental relationsInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranIraqIsraelJapanKuwaitLand transfersLatin AmericaLebanonLibyaMammalsManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarshall IslandsMarylandMaterialsMedical 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 readinessMiningMinnesotaMinority employmentNational Guard and reservesNational Security AgencyNew York StateNorth KoreaNuclear weaponsNutrition and dietOrganized crimePacific OceanPerformance measurementPersonnel recordsPolandPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationReconstruction and stabilizationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRight of privacyRussiaSanctionsScience and engineering educationService animalsSex offensesSingaporeSmall businessSolid waste and recyclingSomaliaSouth KoreaState and local government operationsStudent recordsSubversive activitiesSyriaTaiwanTeaching, teachers, curriculaTechnology assessmentTechnology transfer and commercializationTelephone and wireless communicationTerrorismTexasTrade secrets and economic espionageTravel and tourismU.S. and foreign investmentsUnited NationsVenezuelaVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical careVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesVisas and passportsWater qualityWater use and supplyWorker safety and healthWorld healthYemen

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1790

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Stop Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies ActPorts Improvement ActUSE IT ActUtilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies ActMaritime SAFE ActMaritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement ActFIGHT ActFinancial Industry Guidance to Halt Trafficking ActPrompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea Act of 2019Fentanyl Sanctions ActDamon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Federal Employee Paid Leave ActProtecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019PFAS Act of 2019Fentanyl Sanctions ActFIGHT ActFinancial Industry Guidance to Halt Trafficking ActOtto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions and Enforcement Act of 2019Stop Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies ActDamon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020Maritime SAFE ActMaritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement ActPorts Improvement ActSanta Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act of 2019Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020ATC Hiring Reform ActFair Chance ActFair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019United States Space Force ActPrompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019Federal Employee Paid Leave ActFIGHT ActProtecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019Financial Industry Guidance to Halt Trafficking ActCaesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions and Enforcement Act of 2019PFAS Act of 2019Stop Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies ActFentanyl Sanctions ActDamon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020Maritime SAFE ActATC Hiring Reform ActMaritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement ActFair Chance ActPorts Improvement ActFair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act of 2019United States Space Force ActMilitary Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019Stop Terrorist Use of Virtual Currencies ActDamon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Maritime SAFE ActMaritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement ActPorts Improvement ActFentanyl Sanctions ActMaritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019USE IT ActFIGHT ActUtilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies ActFinancial Industry Guidance to Halt Trafficking ActMilitary Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Otto Warmbier Banking Restrictions Involving North Korea Act of 2019Prompt and Fast Action to Stop Damages Act of 2019White Sands National Park Establishment ActSanta Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Land Affirmation Act of 2019Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020Fentanyl Sanctions ActFair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019Stop Financing of al-Shabaab ActFederal Employee Paid Leave ActREPAY ActOtto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act of 2019Return Expenses Paid and Yielded ActNational Defense Strategy Implementation ActFair Chance ActRestore Honor to Service Members ActNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020An original bill to 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.
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