NDAA
Final defense bill nixes space guard, directs classification review of space programs
The Senate and House Armed Services Committees in a compromise National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 removed language that would have created a Space National Guard, and included a provision directing DoD to identify space programs that could be declassified.
House Armed Services Committee approves Space National Guard, challenges DoD on space programs
The House Armed Services Committee in its version of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed several provisions on national security space policy and DoD procurement of space technologies.
Kendall reorganizes Space Force acquisition office, wants faster merger with Space Development Agency
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall announced Aug. 24 he is reorganizing the office that oversees Space Force acquisition programs.
House panel wants details on Space Force plans to upgrade launch infrastructure
The House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on strategic forces in its markup of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act raises concerns about the state of the U.S. space launch infrastructure.
Congress overrides Trump’s veto and passes the National Defense Authorization Act
The U.S. Senate voted 81-13 on Jan. 1 to override President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
House overrides Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act
The House of Representatives on Dec. 28 voted to overturn President Donald Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021.
Defense bill prospects unclear as House prepares to override Trump’s veto
Two-thirds majorities are needed in the House and Senate to overturn the president's veto of the NDAA and enact the bill into law.
Senate passes defense bill, sets up showdown with Trump
The Senate on Dec. 11 voted 84-13 to pass the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, adopting the compromise defense policy bill by a large enough margin to override a presidential veto.
House passes massive defense policy bill by veto-proof majority
The House on Dec. 8 voted 335-78 to pass the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, adopting the compromise defense policy bill by a large enough margin to override a presidential veto.
NDAA negotiators reach agreement, bill headed for House and Senate votes
House and Senate negotiators on Dec. 3 released a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
Senate passes NDAA, removes section on national security space launch
Differences between the House and Senate versions of the NDAA will be negotiated in a conference some time this fall.
House passes NDAA, White House threatens veto
The July 21 vote marked the 60th consecutive year the House has passed the National Defense Authorization Act.
HASC amendments question space acquisition reforms, challenge DoD plans to procure new systems
The committee is concerned that the Air Force’s recommendations “risk undermining congressional oversight of major space acquisition programs.”
Smith encouraged by Senate NDAA proposal to increase funding for space launch technology
HASC Chairman Adam Smith: . “I want to make sure there’s competition.”
HASC Chairman adds $150 million in NDAA for space launch technology development
The $150 million addition is for investments focused on the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 competition.
SASC NDAA authorizes $250 million for Air Force R&D partnerships with launch industry
The Air Force must fund three-year R&D partnerships with companies to help them prepare to meet the requirements of the National Security Space Launch Phase 3 competition.
HASC Strategic Forces advances its section of the 2021 NDAA
Cooper: “We continue our focus on increasing the resilience and capability of our space assets."
HASC strategic forces draft bill presses DoD on space procurements, use of commercial tech
The Strategic Forces markup challenges DoD's acquisition strategy for satellite-based communications and is critical of the Space Development Agency.
Senate Armed Services advances NDAA, Space Force acquisition reforms not included
The SASC markup of the 2021 NDAA includes several Space Force provisions but none on acquisition reforms.
Political fight continues over Air Force launch services procurement
A May 29 letter signed by 28 lawmakers asks the Air Force to not cave to pressure to add a third provider in the Phase 2 launch services procurement.
