Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Latest action (23 Dec 2024): Became Public Law No: 118-159.
What this bill does
This bill, formally titled the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, authorizes appropriations and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction, and the national-security programs of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2025. It sets funding levels for procurement, research and development, and operations and maintenance; establishes personnel strength levels for active and reserve forces; and addresses a broad range of Pentagon programs, from aircraft, ships, and unmanned systems to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and supply-chain policy. The bill also authorizes intelligence-community activities and a State Department authorization as separate divisions.
The legislation affects servicemembers and their families, Defense Department civilian employees, military contractors, and various federal agencies. Provisions cover military pay, retirement calculations, promotion and personnel policies, military justice procedures, recruitment and education programs, child care and family support services, and health and housing matters. It also directs numerous reports, studies, and plans to Congress on topics such as weapons programs, force structure, and readiness, and includes limits or conditions on some procurement and program activities.
H.R. 5009 was introduced in the House in July 2023 and passed through both chambers of the 118th Congress. It was signed into law by the President on December 23, 2024, completing the legislative process. As an enacted law, its provisions on funding authorizations, personnel levels, and policy changes take effect according to the terms specified in the statute.
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Official summary
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
This 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) see
• CRS 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 AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE I--PROCUREMENT
Timeline
23 Dec 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5009 do?
- This bill, formally titled the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, authorizes appropriations and sets policy for the Department of Defense, military construction, and the national-security programs of the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2025. It sets funding levels for procurement, research and development, and operations and maintenance; establishes personnel strength levels for active and reserve forces; and addresses a broad range of Pentagon programs, from aircraft, ships, and unmanned systems to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and supply-chain policy. The bill also authorizes intelligence-community activities and a State Department authorization as separate divisions. The legislation affects servicemembers and their families, Defense Department civilian employees, military contractors, and various federal agencies. Provisions cover military pay, retirement calculations, promotion and personnel policies, military justice procedures, recruitment and education programs, child care and family support services, and health and housing matters. It also directs numerous reports, studies, and plans to Congress on topics such as weapons programs, force structure, and readiness, and includes limits or conditions on some procurement and program activities. H.R. 5009 was introduced in the House in July 2023 and passed through both chambers of the 118th Congress. It was signed into law by the President on December 23, 2024, completing the legislative process. As an enacted law, its provisions on funding authorizations, personnel levels, and policy changes take effect according to the terms specified in the statute.
- Has H.R. 5009 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 5009 has been enacted. Status last updated 23 Dec 2024.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5009?
- H.R. 5009 was sponsored by Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14] (R-OH), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5009?
- Became Public Law No: 118-159. (23 Dec 2024).
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