Search Results for keywords:"national defense authorization act"

Search Results: keywords:"national defense authorization act"

H. R. 6752 — To require prompt reporting of any incident in which the Armed Forces are involved in an attack or hostilities, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:420
H. R. 6752 mandates that the President must report to Congress about any incident involving the United States Armed Forces in attacks or hostilities within 48 hours. This requirement can be bypassed if a report under other specified laws is made or if the incident falls under...
Simple Explanation
The bill H. R. 6752 wants the President to tell Congress what happened very quickly if the U.S. military gets into a fight, unless they already did this in another way. This report would need to say where and why it happened, who was involved, and if anyone got hurt.
H. R. 10166 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to designate a Coordinator for Engagement with PFAS-impacted defense communities.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:348
H.R. 10166 aims to have the Secretary of Defense appoint a Coordinator to engage with communities affected by PFAS, which are harmful chemical substances. This Coordinator will work to improve how the Department of Defense communicates and educates these impacted communities....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10166 is a plan to have someone from the military work with towns and places affected by bad chemicals called PFAS. This person will help explain what the military is doing to clean these chemicals and make sure everyone is working well together.
H. R. 7156 — To expand the investigative authorities of the United States Secret Service, and for other purposes.
July 18, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:708
H.R. 7156 is a legislative proposal aiming to strengthen the investigative powers of the United States Secret Service. Specifically, it plans to modify Section 3056(b) of Title 18 in the U.S. Code to broaden the scope of investigations, such as those involving money...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give more power to the United States Secret Service to help them catch people doing bad things like stealing money on the internet. It also wants to give them more time in special programs to stop these crimes.
S. 3473 — To extend the prohibition on providing airport improvement grant funds to certain entities that have violated intellectual property rights of United States entities.
December 12, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:233
S. 3473, titled the “Air Security Act of 2023,” was introduced to extend a rule from the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. This rule prohibits giving airport improvement grant funds to certain entities that have violated the intellectual property rights of U.S....
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a rule that says certain people or groups can't get money to fix airports if they've been caught copying ideas that belong to others in the U.S., and it wants to keep this rule for one more year until 2024 instead of ending it in 2023.
H. R. 6323 — An Act To modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,516
H.R. 6323, titled the “Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023,” aims to change the rules around waiving sanctions on Iran's financial sector. The bill specifies conditions under which the U.S. President can issue waivers, primarily if Iran stops supporting terrorism, and requires a review period...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if the United States has special rules that say they won't trade or work with Iran's banks because of bad behavior. This bill wants to make sure those rules can't be lifted unless Iran stops being bad, and it gives Congress some time to decide if it's okay to change those rules.
H. R. 9597 — An Act To amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:5,966
The Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2024 seeks to amend title 41 of the United States Code. It makes significant changes to the Federal Acquisition Security Council by refining definitions, expanding responsibilities, and updating membership and roles....
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change how a group called the Federal Acquisition Security Council works by giving it more duties and support and making sure they follow the rules to keep things safe. It also plans to make a new office that helps with these tasks and makes sure everything runs smoothly.
H. R. 9721 — To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 to add whistleblower protections to certain modified contracts, and for other purposes.
September 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:212
H. R. 9721, titled the “Ensuring Access to Whistleblower Protections Act,” aims to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 by enhancing whistleblower protections in certain government contracts. Specifically, it requires the Department of Housing and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9721 is a rule to help people who report problems in government work stay safe, making sure protections are included when contracts are changed, so they won't get in trouble for telling the truth.
H. R. 5527 — An Act To amend section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to increase the effectiveness of the Technology Modernization Fund, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,220
The bill H. R. 5527 seeks to amend section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to improve the Technology Modernization Fund. The changes focus on ensuring funds are used effectively for updating and securing federal information technology...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help make the government’s computers and technology work better and be safer by making sure they have enough money and tools to stay up-to-date, with special people checking that they don’t waste money and that old computers don’t cause problems.
S. 4600 — To require the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs to provide a briefing on the status of establishing a course of education on authentication of digital content provenance and a briefing on a pilot program on authentication of digital content provenance, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:677
The bill S. 4600 requires the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs to brief the Senate and House Armed Services Committees about progress on creating a course and a pilot program for authenticating digital content provenance within the Department of Defense. The briefings...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants someone from the Defense Department to tell Congress about how they are teaching people to check if videos and pictures are real. They also need to try out a new way to verify digital content and report back within 60 days of the national defense law passing.
H. R. 6895 — To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to extend Federal support for bioindustrial manufacturing processes to include support for the manufacturing of certain pharmaceutical ingredients.
December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:216
H. R. 6895 seeks to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to broaden federal support. This bill aims to include the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients and the key materials needed for these ingredients within the scope of...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to help make medicines safer and faster by supporting the factories that create the important ingredients used in medicine, especially when health and defense are concerned.
S. 3635 — To improve the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competitions.
November 12, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,305
The bill titled "Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Competition Act" aims to improve the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competitions. It proposes amendments to Section 7121 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 to enhance cybersecurity...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make a cool competition where people can practice keeping computers safe from hackers even better. It also sets rules for how money can be spent and how long the competition can go on.
H. R. 5527 — An Act To amend section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to increase the effectiveness of the Technology Modernization Fund, and for other purposes.
May 21, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:3,113
The "Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act" seeks to enhance the Technology Modernization Fund by amending section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. It outlines the use of funds for improving or replacing outdated federal IT systems,...
Simple Explanation
The "Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act" is a plan to help the government use new computers and technology by fixing old ones and keeping them safe. It also makes sure people are honest about what they spend and have a list of old computers that need fixing.
H. R. 5923 — An Act To impose restrictions on correspondent and payable-through accounts in the United States with respect to Chinese financial institutions that conduct transactions involving the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran.
April 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:489
H. R. 5923 seeks to impose restrictions on certain financial accounts in the United States, specifically targeting Chinese financial institutions that engage in transactions involving petroleum or petroleum products purchased from Iran. The bill amends the National Defense...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 5923 is a rule from the U.S. House of Representatives that wants to stop money connections with Chinese banks if they buy oil from Iran. This rule checks each year if these banks are doing this, and then tells Congress.
H. R. 7404 — An Act To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
September 09, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:181
H. R. 7404 is a bill that aims to enhance efforts against illegal cross-border tunnel activities. It mandates the production of annual reports to keep track of these countermeasures. This bill modifies an existing act to ensure continuous oversight and strategic planning...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7404 is a rule that wants to make sure people know what is being done to stop secret tunnels between countries. It says that each year, people have to write a report about these efforts, but it doesn't exactly say what should be in the report or who should write it.
H. R. 9035 — To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, to expand eligibility for certain benefits that arise from the death of a member of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
July 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:805
H.R. 9035, titled the "ROTC and DEP Benefits Improvement Act," seeks to expand benefits for families of deceased Armed Forces members. It proposes changes to various sections of the United States Code and the National Defense Authorization Act for 2014 to broaden eligibility...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9035 wants to make sure that when soldiers pass away, their families and other loved ones get help and money, even if they aren't married or close relatives, but it might cost more money than expected.
H. R. 10011 — To eliminate certain limitations and exclusions regarding defense articles and requirements regarding security assistance and sales with respect to the Republic of Cyprus.
October 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:304
H. R. 10011 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to eliminate certain restrictions related to defense materials, security assistance, and sales concerning the Republic of Cyprus. Specifically, the bill proposes changes to the National Defense...
Simple Explanation
The bill H. R. 10011 wants to make it easier for the United States to send defense equipment and help to Cyprus by removing some rules, but this might make it harder to keep track of what's happening.
S. 3903 — To strengthen reporting requirements for United States assistance to Ukraine.
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March 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,089
The bill titled "Ukraine Aid Transparency Act of 2024" aims to enhance the transparency of U.S. assistance to Ukraine. It requires detailed quarterly reports on U.S. government spending related to Ukraine, including total expenditures, allied contributions, and remaining funds. The reports...
Simple Explanation
The Ukraine Aid Transparency Act of 2024 is like a big report card that tells us how much money the U.S. gives to help Ukraine and what it's spent on, just to make sure everything is clear and fair. But, some parts might be hidden, like secret surprises, which means not everyone can see everything.
S. 4508 — To prepare for contested logistics environments, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:774
S. 4508 aims to strengthen the United States' military logistics capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. It proposes adding Japan and South Korea to a logistics demonstration program as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure the US military can get supplies in tricky places in Asia by including Japan and South Korea in a special program. It also lets some boats be fixed in other countries under certain rules.
S. 4486 — To strengthen provisions relating to employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in the People's Republic of China.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:712
S. 4486 aims to enhance transparency in employment involving individuals who work in the People's Republic of China, particularly those connected to software development and national defense. The bill modifies section 855 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal...
Simple Explanation
S. 4486 is a plan to make sure companies in the U.S. tell the government if their workers in China are asked to share secret computer stuff. They want to do this quickly, so everyone knows what's happening and stays safe.
S. 4285 — To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to improve cooperation between the United States and Israel on anti-tunnel defense capabilities.
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May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:640
S. 4285 aims to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Israel in developing anti-tunnel defense capabilities. This bill proposes amending the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 by increasing the annual funding limit for joint anti-tunnel...
Simple Explanation
S. 4285 is a plan where the United States wants to work better with Israel to stop bad guys from using secret underground tunnels by giving them more money to work together on this problem. They want to spend a bit more money, going from $50 million to $80 million, to help make everyone safer.
H. R. 7866 — To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to improve cooperation between the United States and Israel on anti-tunnel defense capabilities.
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April 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:671
H.R. 7866, titled the “United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Enhancement Act,” seeks to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. The bill aims to improve collaboration between the United States and Israel on technologies to counteract tunnels used by terrorist...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help the United States and Israel work better together to stop tunnels that bad people use to sneak into other countries. It asks for more money, like going from needing $50 to needing $80, and this has made some people worried about whether all the extra money is really necessary and if it will be used the right way.
S. 5294 — To repeal requirements for reports on unfunded priorities from the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:385
S. 5294 aims to simplify spending requirements for the Pentagon by eliminating certain mandated reports on unfunded priorities. This bill proposes to repeal specific sections of legal codes that require these reports from the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear...
Simple Explanation
In simple terms, S. 5294 is a plan to stop making the Department of Defense and National Nuclear Security Administration write certain reports about things they want but don't have money for, making their work less complicated and possibly save time.
H. R. 7411 — To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 to improve reviews of characterizations of discharges of members of the Armed Forces on the basis of sexual orientation.
February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,526
The H. R. 7411 bill, known as the "Recover Pride in Service Act," proposes amendments to improve the processes for reviewing the discharges of Armed Forces members who were discharged based on their sexual orientation. It introduces guidelines preventing boards from requiring...
Simple Explanation
The Recover Pride in Service Act wants to help soldiers who were told to leave the military just because of who they loved. It aims to fix this by changing their records to say they left honorably, without them needing to ask.
H. R. 7404 — To require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes.
February 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:230
H. R. 7404 is a bill introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to strengthen the efforts against illegal cross-border tunnels used for smuggling and other illicit activities. It mandates the submission of annual reports on operations and strategies targeting...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7404 is a plan to help stop bad guys from using secret tunnels to sneak things across the border, and it wants big grown-ups to write a report every year about how they're stopping it. It also tries to make rules so the grown-ups keep working on this tunnel problem regularly.
H. R. 9459 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority, and for other purposes.
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September 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:439
H. R. 9459, known as the “PATHS Act”, seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to support secure technology through contracting authorities. The bill extends the research and development acquisition pilot program until September 30, 2027, specifically emphasizing the...
Simple Explanation
The PATHS Act is a proposal to make sure that technology used by the government is safe and trustworthy, especially when it includes smart computers or "AI." It also wants to give people less money for certain projects so they spend wisely, and tells the government to quickly report when these smart technologies are used.
H. R. 6323 — An Act To modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes.
April 18, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,505
H.R. 6323, known as the “Iran Counterterrorism Act of 2023,” modifies the rules around the President's ability to waive certain sanctions on Iran's financial sector. The bill requires the President to submit reports to Congress before issuing specific waivers and sets a...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6323 wants to change how the President can decide not to put certain punishments on Iran's banks. Before the President can skip the punishments, he has to tell Congress, and they get to look at it before saying yes or no.
H. R. 6323 — To modify the availability of certain waiver authorities with respect to sanctions imposed with respect to the financial sector of Iran, and for other purposes.
April 15, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,790
H.R. 6323 seeks to change how the United States handles waiver authorities concerning sanctions imposed on Iran's financial sector. Specifically, the bill amends previous defense acts to require a review period by Congress before the President can issue a waiver to lift these...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6323 is a plan that says if the President wants to change some rules about not trading with Iran's banks, Congress first needs to check and give the thumbs up or down. This helps make sure everyone's okay with it before any big changes happen.
H. R. 7675 — To extend the authorization of appropriations for PFAS research and development by the Environmental Protection Agency.
March 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:222
H. R. 7675 aims to extend the authorization for funding research and development related to PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) by the Environmental Protection Agency. The bill seeks to amend a previous law by extending the end date for the appropriation of funds from...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 7675 wants to let the Environmental Protection Agency keep getting money for studying special chemicals called PFAS until 2029, so they can keep working on figuring out how to deal with these chemicals better.
H. R. 5947 — An Act To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.
April 17, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:449
H.R. 5947 aims to revoke specific waivers and licenses related to Iran. On the enactment date, it will cancel a waiver that allowed the transfer of funds from South Korea to Qatar and any licenses related to these funds. Additionally, the bill prohibits the President from...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 5947 is a plan to stop allowing certain money and deals between countries that involve Iran. This change means Iran can't use specific accounts, and future Presidents won't be able to make similar deals easily.
S. 4668 — To amend section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to increase the effectiveness of the Technology Modernization Fund, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,137
The bill S. 4668 seeks to amend section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to enhance the effectiveness of the Technology Modernization Fund. It focuses on ensuring the proper use and management of the funds directed by the Administrator to...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about making sure the government's computers and technology are kept up-to-date and safe until 2031, so they work better and aren't easy for bad people to break into. It also wants the people in charge to check which old computers might cause problems and make plans to fix or replace them.
H. R. 8826 — To prohibit covered entities that receive financial assistance relating to semiconductors from purchasing certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign entities of concern or subsidiaries of foreign entities of concern, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,251
H.R. 8826, known as the “Chip EQUIP Act,” aims to prevent companies that receive financial assistance for semiconductor projects from buying certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign entities considered concerning. The bill defines which equipment is ineligible and includes...
Simple Explanation
The Chip EQUIP Act is a plan to stop certain companies from buying special computer chip-making machines from countries that might not be safe, unless there aren't enough good machines available from safe countries.

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