James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Latest action (23 Dec 2022): Signed by President.
What this bill does
This is H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which became law after being signed by the President on December 23, 2022. The bill authorizes appropriations and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction, and national security programs at the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2023. It is organized into eleven divisions covering, among other things, Defense Department programs, military construction, energy national security activities, intelligence authorization, homeland security, water resources, State Department authorizations, oceans and atmosphere programs, and Coast Guard authorization. Its provisions address weapons procurement and equipment authorizations for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force; research and development programs; operation and maintenance matters including environmental cleanup, PFAS contamination, and the Red Hill fuel facility in Hawaii; and military personnel policy, including end strengths for active and reserve forces, officer promotions, recruitment and retention, military justice reforms, and family readiness programs.
The bill affects the armed services and their personnel, Department of Defense civilian employees, military families, defense contractors and shipyards, and various federal agencies involved in national security, environmental protection, and disaster response. It also touches service academies, the National Guard and Reserve components, and programs affecting recruitment, education, and workplace policies such as COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Introduced in the House on May 16, 2022, the bill passed through both chambers of Congress and was signed into law by the President on December 23, 2022, completing the legislative process for this annual defense authorization measure.
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Official summary
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
This act authorizes defense-related activities and addresses a wide variety of other issues.
DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS
This division establishes end strengths for the branches of the Armed Forces for FY2023, authorizes various defense-related activities for FY2023, and addresses other issues.
For example, this division
limits the Army in procuring Extended Range Cannon artillery howitzers;
limits the Navy in divesting EA-18G aircraft;
provides or extends procurement authority to the Navy for CH-53K heavy lift helicopters, for John Lewis-Class fleet replenishment oiler ships, and for San Antonio-class or America-class amphibious ships, while authorizing multiyear procurement contracts for Arleigh Burke class Flight III guided missile destroyers;
Timeline
23 Dec 2022
Signed by President.
28 Jul 2022
Passed Senate, under the order of 7/20/2022, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 93 - 1. Record Vote Number: 273.
8 Jun 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 37 (Roll no. 253).
18 May 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7776 do?
- This is H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which became law after being signed by the President on December 23, 2022. The bill authorizes appropriations and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction, and national security programs at the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2023. It is organized into eleven divisions covering, among other things, Defense Department programs, military construction, energy national security activities, intelligence authorization, homeland security, water resources, State Department authorizations, oceans and atmosphere programs, and Coast Guard authorization. Its provisions address weapons procurement and equipment authorizations for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force; research and development programs; operation and maintenance matters including environmental cleanup, PFAS contamination, and the Red Hill fuel facility in Hawaii; and military personnel policy, including end strengths for active and reserve forces, officer promotions, recruitment and retention, military justice reforms, and family readiness programs. The bill affects the armed services and their personnel, Department of Defense civilian employees, military families, defense contractors and shipyards, and various federal agencies involved in national security, environmental protection, and disaster response. It also touches service academies, the National Guard and Reserve components, and programs affecting recruitment, education, and workplace policies such as COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Introduced in the House on May 16, 2022, the bill passed through both chambers of Congress and was signed into law by the President on December 23, 2022, completing the legislative process for this annual defense authorization measure.
- Has H.R. 7776 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 7776 has been enacted. Status last updated 23 Dec 2022.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7776?
- H.R. 7776 was sponsored by Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR4, 1987-2022] (Democrat-OR), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7776?
- Signed by President. (23 Dec 2022).
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