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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018

USA115th CongressS-1519| Senate 
| Updated: 3/22/2018
John McCain

John McCain

Republican Senator

Arizona

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the defense activities of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; the Revolving and Working Capital Funds; the Joint Urgent Operational Needs Fund; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Defense-Wide Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; and Overseas Contingency Operations. The bill also authorizes the FY2018 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel, compensation and other personnel benefits, health care, acquisition policy and management, DOD organization and management, civilian personnel matters, navy vessels and shipyards, DOE national security programs, and matters relating to foreign nations. Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies regarding military construction for the Army, Navy, Air Force, defense agencies, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and Guard and Reserve Forces facilities. The bill also authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2017
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McCain. With written report No. 115-125. Additional views filed.
Jul 10, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.
Sep 25, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5881)
Sep 26, 2017
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6097-6121; S6122-6127)
Sep 27, 2017
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6159-6175)
Nov 28, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7351-7355)
Nov 29, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7367-7393)
Dec 12, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2810
Signed by President.
Dec 19, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8073)
Jan 18, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S270)
Mar 22, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1886-1892, S1892-1931)
  • July 10, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2017
    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McCain. With written report No. 115-125. Additional views filed.


  • July 10, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.


  • September 25, 2017
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5881)


  • September 26, 2017
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6097-6121; S6122-6127)


  • September 27, 2017
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6159-6175)


  • November 28, 2017
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7351-7355)


  • November 29, 2017
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7367-7393)


  • December 12, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2810
    Signed by President.


  • December 19, 2017
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8073)


  • January 18, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S270)


  • March 22, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1886-1892, S1892-1931)

Armed Forces and National Security

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  • S 115-1433: A bill to approve the 2010 Compact Review Agreement with Palau, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1408: A bill to enhance effective prosecution and defense in courts-martial, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-2052: PRIVATE Act
  • S 115-1470: A bill to protect members of our Armed Forces from Russian and other foreign interference, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1296: A bill to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit the wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images.
  • S 115-1378: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require an element in preseparation counseling for members of the Armed Forces on assistance and support services for caregivers of certain veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
  • S 115-1471: A bill to ensure the compliance of Department of Defense regulations with Federal consumer protection laws on the collection of debt.
  • HR 115-4877: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018

USA115th CongressS-1519| Senate 
| Updated: 3/22/2018
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the defense activities of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; the Revolving and Working Capital Funds; the Joint Urgent Operational Needs Fund; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Defense-Wide Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Defense Inspector General; the Defense Health Program; and Overseas Contingency Operations. The bill also authorizes the FY2018 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel, compensation and other personnel benefits, health care, acquisition policy and management, DOD organization and management, civilian personnel matters, navy vessels and shipyards, DOE national security programs, and matters relating to foreign nations. Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies regarding military construction for the Army, Navy, Air Force, defense agencies, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and Guard and Reserve Forces facilities. The bill also authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure activities.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2017
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McCain. With written report No. 115-125. Additional views filed.
Jul 10, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.
Sep 25, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5881)
Sep 26, 2017
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6097-6121; S6122-6127)
Sep 27, 2017
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6159-6175)
Nov 28, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7351-7355)
Nov 29, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7367-7393)
Dec 12, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2810
Signed by President.
Dec 19, 2017
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8073)
Jan 18, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S270)
Mar 22, 2018
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1886-1892, S1892-1931)
  • July 10, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2017
    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator McCain. With written report No. 115-125. Additional views filed.


  • July 10, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165.


  • September 25, 2017
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5881)


  • September 26, 2017
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6097-6121; S6122-6127)


  • September 27, 2017
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S6159-6175)


  • November 28, 2017
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7351-7355)


  • November 29, 2017
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7367-7393)


  • December 12, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2810
    Signed by President.


  • December 19, 2017
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8073)


  • January 18, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S270)


  • March 22, 2018
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1886-1892, S1892-1931)
John McCain

John McCain

Republican Senator

Arizona

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1387: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to implement processes and procedures to provide expedited evaluation and treatment for prenatal surgery under the TRICARE program.
  • S 115-1433: A bill to approve the 2010 Compact Review Agreement with Palau, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1408: A bill to enhance effective prosecution and defense in courts-martial, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-2052: PRIVATE Act
  • S 115-1470: A bill to protect members of our Armed Forces from Russian and other foreign interference, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-1296: A bill to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit the wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images.
  • S 115-1378: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require an element in preseparation counseling for members of the Armed Forces on assistance and support services for caregivers of certain veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
  • S 115-1471: A bill to ensure the compliance of Department of Defense regulations with Federal consumer protection laws on the collection of debt.
  • HR 115-4877: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAfghanistanAlliancesArmed Forces Retirement HomeAsiaAssault and harassment offensesAviation and airportsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesBurmaCaliforniaCaribbean areaChemical and biological weaponsChinaComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCubaDefense Nuclear Facilities Safety BoardDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Veterans AffairsDetention of personsEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEuropeExecutive agency funding and structureForeign aid and international reliefGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGuamHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth facilities and institutionsHealth promotion and preventive careIllinoisImmigration status and proceduresIntellectual propertyInternational law and treatiesIranIraqIsraelJudgesLatin AmericaLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMassachusettsMedical researchMental healthMiddle EastMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMilitary command and structureMilitary education and trainingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary lawMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMilitary readinessNational Guard and reservesNavigation, waterways, harborsNuclear weaponsPacific OceanPakistanPalauPhotography and imagingPublic contracts and procurementResearch and developmentRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentRussiaSex offensesSmall businessSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSyriaTerrorismTexasTransportation safety and securityUkraineUnemploymentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical careVisas and passportsWater qualityWater use and supplyWyoming