What the bill does
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025This bill authorizes for FY2025 and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE), the Maritime Administration, and the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the federal government. It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves and sets policy for certain other agencies, including the Department of State and the Department of the Interior. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. For additional information on the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) seeCRS In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA,CRS In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process, and CRS Insight IN12405, FY2025 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity. DIVISION A–DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONSTITLE I–PROCUREMENT This title authorizes acquiring or modifying various military items (such as aircraft, ships, tracked combat vehicles, missiles, and ammunition) and sets policy for certain procurement programs. Below are some examples of provisions in this title. (Sec. 101) This section authorizes FY2025 procurement for the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, the Space Force, and DOD-wide activities. (Sec. 112) This section requires the Department of the Army to carry out a pilot program that incorporates…
Subjects: Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Africa, Air quality, Alaska, Alliances, Alternative and renewable resources