H.R.6395 – 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

H.R.6395 – 116th Congress (2019-2020): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

This bill authorizes FY2021 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.

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William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

• Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles;
• 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 National Defense Sealift Fund;
• the Defense Health Program;
• the Armed Forces Retirement Home;
• the Space Force;
• Overseas Contingency Operations; and
• Military Construction.

The bill also authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding

The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for

The bill 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.

• military personnel;
• acquisition policy and management;
• international programs;
• National Guard and Reserve Force facilities;
• compensation and other personnel benefits;
• health care;
• matters relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019);
• 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 sets forth policies regarding certain federal activities related to artificial intelligence, including implementation by the President of a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative to support research and development, education, and training programs.

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Danny Skelly for US Senate in the State of Colorado.
I will legislate using common sense and facts not emotional knee jerk reactions and mob rule at the moment.