Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2987
115th Congress(2017-2018)
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 5, 2018
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jun 5, 2018
Latest Action
Jun 5, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2987
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Oklahoma
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019

This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation.

The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for:

  • Procurement;
  • Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation;
  • Operation and Maintenance;
  • Cooperative Threat Reduction;
  • Working Capital Funds;
  • Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction;
  • Defense-Wide Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities;
  • the Defense Inspector General;
  • the Armed Forces Retirement Home; and
  • the Defense Health Program.

This bill also authorizes appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), which are exempt from limits on discretionary spending. OCO appropriations authorized in the bill support base budget requirements as well as OCO activities.

The bill authorizes the FY2019 personnel strengths for active duty and reserve forces and sets forth policies regarding military personnel; compensation and other personnel benefits; health care; acquisition policy and management; DOD organization and management; civilian personnel matters; matters relating to foreign nations; and strategic programs, cyber, and intelligence matters.

Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018

The bill addresses shifting threats to national security and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019

The bill authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies regarding military construction for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and defense agencies, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, and Guard and Reserve Forces facilities.

The bill authorizes appropriations for base realignment and closure (BRAC) activities and prohibits an additional BRAC round.

The bill also authorizes appropriations and sets forth policies for DOE national security programs, including the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Text (1)
Actions (5)
06/05/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
06/05/2018
Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Inhofe. With written report No. 115-262.
06/05/2018
Introduced in Senate
04/11/2018
Committee on Armed Services Senate Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-674, pt. 3.
02/14/2018
Committee on Armed Services Senate Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-674, pt. 3.
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 2, 2022 5:53:10 AM