FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act: P.L. 116-92 (H.R. 2500, S. 1790)

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Abstract:

This report provides an overview of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2500,S. 1790, P.L. 116-92) and serves as a portal to other CRS products providing additional context, detail, and analysis concerning particular aspects of that legislation. Enacted annually to cover every defense budget since FY1962, the NDAA authorizes funding for the Department of Defense (DOD) activities at the same level of detail at which budget authority is provided by the corresponding defense, military construction, and other appropriations bills. While the NDAA does not provide budget authority, historically it has provided a fairly reliable indicator of congressional sentiment on funding for particular programs. The bill also incorporates provisions of law governing military compensation, the DOD acquisition process, and aspects of DOD policy toward other countries, among other subjects.

Author(s):
Towell, Pat
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2020 Jan 02
Pagination:
31

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
congress, national security, personnel management, warfare, navy, intercontinental ballistic missiles, law, military personnel, nuclear weapons, air force, ballistic missiles, government employees, space force, employment, intelligence community (united states), short range air defense, united states government
Keyword(s):
ndaa(National Defense Authorization Act), military bases, military construction
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Oct 14
Update Date:
2021 Nov 30