William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
This bill authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for the Department of Defense (DOD) and other programs and activities. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation.
The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for
The bill also authorizes the FY2021 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding
The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities, and maritime matters.
The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Energy national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration.
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.
The bill establishes measures related to financial intelligence, anti-money laundering, and countering the financing of terrorism. These include expanding information sharing requirements among agencies that are tasked with administering efforts to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism, as well as authorizing training and technical assistance to facilitate these measures.
The bill reauthorizes and sets forth policies for the Coast Guard, including measures related to its personnel and organization. It also addresses other maritime matters such as navigation, shipping, and ports.
Further, the bill sets forth policies for and addresses additional matters related to
For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R46714, FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act: Context and Selected Issues for Congress; Congressional Research Service In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process; and Congressional Research Service In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 1271, the Chair announced that the unfinished business was the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.R. 6395.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question on passage of H.R. 6395, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 8, Rule XX, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question on passage of H.R. 6395, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding, until later in the legislative day.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was on passage of H.R. 6395, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H9163-9164)
Passed House over veto: Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 322 - 87 (Roll no. 253).
Roll Call #253 (House)Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 322 - 87 (Roll no. 253).
Roll Call #253 (House)The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Enacted as Public Law 116-283
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
Motion to proceed to consideration of the veto message on H.R. 6395 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 12. Record Vote Number: 290.
Roll Call #290 (Senate)Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7982-7983)
Cloture motion on the veto message presented in Senate.
Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7987-7990)
Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S8000-8001)
Cloture on the veto message invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 80 - 12. Record Vote Number: 291. (CR S8001)
Roll Call #291 (Senate)Passed Senate over veto: Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 13. Record Vote Number: 292.
Roll Call #292 (Senate)Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 13. Record Vote Number: 292.
Roll Call #292 (Senate)Became Public Law No: 116-283.
Became Public Law No: 116-283.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.