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James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

USA117th CongressS-4543| Senate 
| Updated: 7/18/2022
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities for FY2023 and addresses other issues. For example, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including Ship-to-Shore Connector craft and replenishment oiler ships; limits or prohibits the retirement or reduction of certain weapons systems, including intercontinental ballistic missiles and certain aircraft; reduces inventory requirements for certain air refueling aircraft; requires the Government Accountability Office to assess the efforts to modernize the propulsion systems of the F-35 aircraft; requires DOD to conduct a pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel; prescribes end strengths for the branches of the Armed Forces; expands Selective Service registration requirements, which currently apply only to qualifying male citizens, to cover all qualifying citizens; prohibits inducting any person into the Armed Forces under certain authorities without an act of Congress; requires the Army to establish sex-neutral fitness standards for combat military occupational specialties that are higher than those for noncombat specialties; requires DOD to reissue and update certain instructions relating to the confidentiality of servicemembers receiving mental health care; establishes regional centers of excellence for providing military specialty care; requires DOD to develop and issue implementing guidance for risk management for DOD pharmaceutical materiel supply chains; extends the authorities for certain activities in Iraq and Syria, including assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria; and prohibits using funds authorized by this bill for DOD participation in Saudi Arabia's offensive operations against the Houthis in Yemen unless specifically authorized by statute.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2022
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-130.
Jul 18, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
Dec 23, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7776
Signed by President.
  • July 18, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2022
    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-130.


  • July 18, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.


  • December 23, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7776
    Signed by President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4615: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage with the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Jordan for the purpose of expanding cooperation of military cybersecurity activities, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-9627: Extension of the Department of Defense’s Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss Act
  • S 117-4491: Preventing Terrorist Transfers to Afghanistan Act
  • S 117-4366: DEFEND Act of 2022
  • S 117-4523: Protecting Critical Ecosystems and Military Readiness in Florida Act
  • S 117-4396: Access to Healthcare for Reservists Act
  • S 117-4742: Military Housing Readiness Council Act
  • S 117-1324: Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act
  • S 117-4392: Reduce Our Military’s Reliance on Foreign Fuel Act
  • S 117-4588: Investing in American Defense Technologies Act of 2022
AppropriationsDepartment of Defense

James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

USA117th CongressS-4543| Senate 
| Updated: 7/18/2022
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 This bill authorizes Department of Defense (DOD) activities for FY2023 and addresses other issues. For example, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including Ship-to-Shore Connector craft and replenishment oiler ships; limits or prohibits the retirement or reduction of certain weapons systems, including intercontinental ballistic missiles and certain aircraft; reduces inventory requirements for certain air refueling aircraft; requires the Government Accountability Office to assess the efforts to modernize the propulsion systems of the F-35 aircraft; requires DOD to conduct a pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel; prescribes end strengths for the branches of the Armed Forces; expands Selective Service registration requirements, which currently apply only to qualifying male citizens, to cover all qualifying citizens; prohibits inducting any person into the Armed Forces under certain authorities without an act of Congress; requires the Army to establish sex-neutral fitness standards for combat military occupational specialties that are higher than those for noncombat specialties; requires DOD to reissue and update certain instructions relating to the confidentiality of servicemembers receiving mental health care; establishes regional centers of excellence for providing military specialty care; requires DOD to develop and issue implementing guidance for risk management for DOD pharmaceutical materiel supply chains; extends the authorities for certain activities in Iraq and Syria, including assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria; and prohibits using funds authorized by this bill for DOD participation in Saudi Arabia's offensive operations against the Houthis in Yemen unless specifically authorized by statute.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2022
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-130.
Jul 18, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
Dec 23, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7776
Signed by President.
  • July 18, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2022
    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 117-130.


  • July 18, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.


  • December 23, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7776
    Signed by President.
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-4615: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage with the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Jordan for the purpose of expanding cooperation of military cybersecurity activities, and for other purposes.
  • HR 117-9627: Extension of the Department of Defense’s Authority for Certain Payments to Redress Injury and Loss Act
  • S 117-4491: Preventing Terrorist Transfers to Afghanistan Act
  • S 117-4366: DEFEND Act of 2022
  • S 117-4523: Protecting Critical Ecosystems and Military Readiness in Florida Act
  • S 117-4396: Access to Healthcare for Reservists Act
  • S 117-4742: Military Housing Readiness Council Act
  • S 117-1324: Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act
  • S 117-4392: Reduce Our Military’s Reliance on Foreign Fuel Act
  • S 117-4588: Investing in American Defense Technologies Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsDepartment of Defense