H.R. 6395 · 116TH CONGRESS
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The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 is a comprehensive law that sets the budget and policy priorities for the U.S. military and national security programs. It authorizes funding for military equipment, personnel pay and benefits, and the operations of the Department of Defense, the Space Force, and the Department of Energy’s nuclear security programs. For the average citizen, this bill directly impacts military families by authorizing a 3% pay raise for service members and expanding access to childcare and healthcare services. It also includes significant non-defense provisions, such as the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires businesses to report their true owners to the government to help prevent money laundering and financial fraud. Additionally, the law establishes a national initiative to advance research and development in artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing, aimed at strengthening domestic technology industries.
The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 is a comprehensive law that sets the budget and policy priorities for the U.S. military and national security programs. It authorizes funding for military equipment, personnel pay and benefits, and the operations of the Department of Defense, the Space Force, and the Department of Energy’s nuclear security programs.
For the average citizen, this bill directly impacts military families by authorizing a 3% pay raise for service members and expanding access to childcare and healthcare services. It also includes significant non-defense provisions, such as the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires businesses to report their true owners to the government to help prevent money laundering and financial fraud. Additionally, the law establishes a national initiative to advance research and development in artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing, aimed at strengthening domestic technology industries.
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