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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 02, 2020
Accession Number
AD1148006

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  • Pat Towell

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  • Library of Congress

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  • Biomedical
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  • Air Force
  • Ballistic Missiles
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  • Intelligence Community (United States)
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  • Law
  • Marine Transportation
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