National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

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Explore the details of House Bill 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/11/2023, 3:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4350

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, also known as Bill 117 hr 4350, is a piece of legislation that sets the budget and policies for the United States Department of Defense for the upcoming fiscal year. This bill covers a wide range of issues related to national security and military operations.

Some key provisions of this bill include funding for military personnel, equipment, and operations. It also includes provisions for military construction projects and research and development initiatives. Additionally, the bill addresses issues such as cybersecurity, nuclear weapons policy, and military healthcare.

One important aspect of this bill is the authorization of pay raises for military personnel. This includes a 2.7% increase in basic pay for all members of the armed forces. The bill also includes provisions for improving military housing and healthcare services for service members and their families. In terms of equipment and technology, the bill authorizes funding for the procurement of new weapons systems, aircraft, and other military hardware. It also includes provisions for modernizing the military's cyber capabilities and investing in new technologies to maintain a competitive edge against potential adversaries. Overall, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to ensure the readiness and effectiveness of the US military. It addresses a wide range of issues related to national security and military operations, and sets the budget and policies for the Department of Defense for the upcoming fiscal year.

Congressional Summary of HR 4350

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities and programs for FY2022 and addresses various other issues.

For example, the bill

provides multiyear procurement authority for certain helicopters and destroyers;
imposes various cost and operational limits on the F-35 aircraft program;
requires DOD to establish a consortium of institutions of higher education to study irregular warfare;
generally prohibits DOD from disposing of certain waste, including hazardous waste, in open-air burn pits outside of the United States;
requires DOD to impose a temporary moratorium on burning perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly referred to as PFAS);
expands Selective Service registration to include women;
requires the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard to appoint special victim prosecutors;
requires that a formal complaint alleging sexual harassment committed by a service member against another service member be investigated by an independent investigator;
authorizes the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy to take actions to provide nonmedical counseling services to military families through the DOD Family Readiness System;
directs DOD to implement certain recommendations for reducing gender-related inequities in out-of-pocket uniform costs;
requires DOD to provide a basic needs allowance to low-income service members;
extends temporary authorities for providing premium pay and benefits to certain DOD civilian employees;
establishes within the General Services Administration the National Digital Reserve Corps to help address the digital and cybersecurity needs of executive agencies;
extends authority for DOD to support stabilization activities in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and Somalia; and
imposes sanctions on entities (and certain officers and shareholders of such entities) responsible for operating, constructing, or operating the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4350

Bill HR 4350 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 2, 2021. Bill HR 4350 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 2, 2021. Bill HR 4350's most recent activity was Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 144. as of March 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4350

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4350

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4350

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 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.

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 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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