The FY2008 National Defense Authorization Act: Selected Military Personnel Policy Issues

Each year the Senate and House Armed Services Committees report their respective versions of the National Defense Authorization Act NDAA. They contain numerous provisions that affect military personnel retirees and their family members. Provisions in one version are often not included in another, treated differently, or, in certain cases, they are identical. Following passage of each by the respective legislative body, a Conference Committee is typically convened to resolve the various differences between the House and Senate versions. If a Conference Committee reports its final version of the Authorization Act, the bill is returned to the House and Senate for their consideration. Upon final passage the act is sent to the President for approval.