Armed Services Committee Prepares Defense Policy Bill

Chairman expresses optimism that it will receive bipartisan support. The House Armed Services Committee is set to release the text of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).…

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House Passes National Defense Authorization Act

The two chambers of Congress have to reconcile the variances in their passed legislation. The House of Representatives voted to pass its version of this year’s National Defense…

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DOD Launches Website on Unidentified Anomalies

All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office provides reporting tools, resolved UAP cases, and other resources. The Department of Defense has introduced a website dedicated to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office…

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DoD Implements Changes to Special Leave Accrual for Service Members

Leave retention carryover is limited to 90 days and expires after two years. The Department of Defense recently announced modifications to the special leave accrual (SLA) policy for…

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Administration Auctions Off Unused Border Wall Parts

Government agencies call them “excess” materials.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers turned unused parts intended to build the border wall at the U.S. southern border over to…

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Senate Extends “Buy American“ Laws to Navy Ships

The legislation will require 100% of the components for naval ships to be manufactured in the U.S. by 2033. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation mandating all U.S.…

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President Updates Uniform Code of Military Justice 

His executive order implements reforms passed by Congress last year. The 1950 Uniform Code of Military Justice has been amended by executive order of President Joe Biden. The…

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Congress Seeks Common Ground on Government Funding

Federal budget as well as farm bill and FAA authorizations due by September 30. The current year’s budget was finally passed by Congress on June 5 after much…

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Congress Disagrees over Army Fitness Test Reform

Senate’s version would revert to the old Army fitness test while the House proposes sex-neutral standards. Members of the House and Senate are working on the annual National…

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House Passes Defense Spending Bill

A number of amendments to the funding legislation were also passed. The House of Representatives narrowly passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $886 billion measure…

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