US HR 2670

Title: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Author: Michael Dennis Rogers

Summary
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 This bill authorizes FY2024 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes appropriations for the Defense Nuclear Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. For additional information on the 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 IN12210, FY2024 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT This title authorizes appropriations for 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. 131 authorizes the Navy to enter into multiyear procurement contracts for up to 13 Virginia class submarines (nuclear-powered attack submarines), as well as advance procurement contracts (i.e., contracts to procure components needed for an item long before the item itself  is purchased) for equipment and subsystems associated with the Virginia class submarine program. Sec. 157 prohibits the use of funds made available to the Air Force for FY2024 from being used to reduce the number of certain KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft within the Air Force's reserve components. Sec. 158 prohibits the use of funds made available to the Air Force for FY2024 from being used to terminate a production line for HH-60W combat rescue helicopters. Sec. 181 authorizes DOD to enter into multiyear procurement contracts for rare earth elements (generally, a group of elements used in many products, such as rechargeable batteries and defense applications) that are processed in the United States by qualified domestic sources, and to enter into related advance procurement contacts. For additional information see * CRS Report RL32418, Navy Virginia (SSN-774) Class Attack Submarine Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress, * CRS In Focus IF11226, Defense Primer: Acquiring Specialty Metals and Sensitive Materials, * CRS In Focus IF10599, Defense Primer: Procurement, and  * CRS Report R46618, An Overview of Rare Earth Elements and Related Issues for Congress. TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION This title authorizes appropriations for research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) and sets policy for certain RDT&E activities, such as additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing), artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. Below are some examples of provisions in this title. Sec. 214 requires DOD to establish certain disclosure requirements for applicants and recipients of DOD research funding conducted by an institution of higher education (IHE). The disclosures must include the researchers' date and place of birth, country of citizenship, educational background, employment background, and affiliations with foreign governments.  Sec. 220 requires DOD to implement a process to assess whether an artificial intelligence (AI) technology used by DOD is functioning responsibly and report and address instances where the technology is not functioning responsibly, including by discontinuing its use if necessary. Sec. 222 establishes a pilot program to enable organizations within DOD to test and evaluate how quantum and quantum-hybrid applications may be used to solve technical challenges and provide needed capabilities. Specifically, DOD shall seek to carry out the pilot program in partnership with (1) a federally funded research and development center, and (2) one or more private-sector entities with e

Status
Presented to President.

Bill Documents
US HR 2670 - Received in Senate (07/26/2023)
2023-04-18 - US HR 2670 (Received in Senate (07/26/2023))