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Authorization and request for award of medal of honor to henry svehla for acts of valor during the korean war. Selected military personnel policy issues, updated september 30, 2008 payforperformance. Except as provided in subparagraph d, sanctions imposed under paragraph 1a shall apply with respect to a financial transaction conducted or facilitated by a foreign financial institution. The language was revised because of strong condemnation from the american people. Bush controversially see articles used in attempting to project a strong unitary executive theory one that he hoped citation needed would consolidate and expand executive branch power. To provide for the enactment of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, united states code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment. On january 28, 2008, president bush signed into law h.
Selected military personnel policy issues summary military personnel issues typically generate significant interest from many members of. The department of states dos authority to issue special immigrant visas to iraqi nationals under the national defense authorization act of 2008 was extended. An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for military activities of the department of defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the department of energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the armed forces, and for other purposes. The report covers the security, political, diplomatic, and economic measures that are being or have been undertaken primarily during the reporting period july 1 to september 30, 2008 for convenience, referred to here as the third quarter of 2008. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008. The provisions of interest to ssa in this law are similar to provisions previously described in. The problem with the national defense authorization act. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008, pub. The us constitution is gone the national defense authorization act is being called the most traitorous act. To provide for the enactment of the national defense authorization act for fiscal. Redelegation of authority under section 801 of the national defense authorization act for fy 2008 entitled, internal controls for procurements on behalf of the department of defense by certain non defense agencies proper use of gsa federal supply schedule contracts a reminder signed july 31, 2015. Fy 2015 national defense authorization act united states. If obama does one thing for the remainder of his presidency let it be a veto of the national defense authorization act a law recently passed by the senate which would place.
An act to provide for the enactment of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, united states code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgments against iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays. S 3001 pl 110417, fy 2009 national defense authorization act was signed into law october 14, 2008. The act authorizes funding for the defense of the united states and its interests abroad, for military construction, and for national securityrelated energy programs. Authorization act for fiscal year 2008 public law 110181. Ongoing military operations in iraq and afghanistan in support of what the bush administration terms the global war on. This document contains information provided as a nonaudit service. Guidance on continuous residence, physical presence, and. This is to inform you of several legislative changes and extensions affecting federal employee pay and certain benefits. National defense authorization act for fiscal years 1992 and 1993.
The national security personnel system, september 17, 2008 the department of defense, science and technology program. Section 3116 from national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2005 public law 108375 oct. The ndaa is a huge federal law that among other things specifies the budget and expenditures for the department. Among other provisions, the law seeks to improve care and support for service members and veterans who sustain traumatic brain injury. On monday, the senate is expected to vote on a motion to proceed to s. Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the. Wounded warrior and veterans provisions in the fy2008 national defense authorization act summary this report summarizes provisions in division a, titles xvi and xvii, of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008, p. On january 28, 2008, the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008 public law 110181 amended sections 284, 319, and 322 of the immigration and nationality act the act. The national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2017 continues the committees commitment to defense reforms that enable our military to rise to the challenges of a more dangerous world both today and in the future. Constitution and bill of rights are violated by the ndaa and how vague language is used in the bill to give the executive branch overwhelming authority.
The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. The overall purpose of the law is to authorize funding for the defense of the united states and its interests abroad, for military construction, and for national securityrelated energy programs. The 2008 national defense authorization act ndaa expanded the crsc qualifying criteria to chapter 61medical retiree. On december 14, 2007, the senate passed by a vote of 90 to 3 the conference agreement resolving the differences between the housepassed and senatepassed versions of h. National defense authorization act, fiscal year 2009. Trump signs national defense authorization act cbs news. This only applies to members of the guard or reserves who. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008 division a.
Far case 2008 006, enhanced competition for task and deliveryorder contractssection 843 of the fiscal year 2008 national defense authorization act a rule by the defense department, the general services administration, and the national aeronautics and space administration on 03192010. Fy 2009 national defense authorization act and appropriations. Defense authorization act of 2009 flag etiquette united states code, chapter 1 as adopted by the national flag conference, washington, d. Incorporates and cancels under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness. The secretary of defense may delegate authority to approve the plan to the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology, and logistics, or to the senior acquisition executive of the military department or defense agency concerned, but such authority may not be further delegated. Hr 1585 national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008 national key vote the voters self defense system vote smart. Congressional research service reports general national. At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics. National defense authorization act of 2008 public policy. Report to congress defense authorization act for fiscal. President signs public law 110181, the national defense.
Selected military personnel policy issues summary military personnel issues typically generate significant interest from many members of congress and their staffs. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008 bajohnson on prod1pc69 with hearing verdate aug 31 2005 06. Time limited eligibility for orr benefits and services of iraqis granted special immigrant status under section 101 a27 of the immigration and nationality act ina. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2005 bei cbo.
Jul 03, 2009 an act to provide for the enactment of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, united states code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgments against iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 1993. Jun 09, 2016 the national defense authorization act ndaa provides muchneeded resources for our troops and their families. Aug 16, 2009 duncan hunter national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2009 division a department of defense authorizations title viii acquisition policy, acquisition management, and related matters. Wounded warrior and veterans provisions in the fy2008. Jan 18, 2012 why the ndaa is unconstitutional by brian trautman. Selected military personnel policy issues each year, the senate and house armed services committees report their respective versions of the national defense authorization act ndaa. Vote smart provides free, unbiased, indepth information about current officials, candidates, issues, legislation, and voting. Dec 15, 2012 the national defense authorization act of 20 passed the senate with a 980 vote. The criteria were later updated with the 2015 ndaa to make it easier for certain members of the reserve components to qualify for early.
The civilian agency acquisition council and the defense acquisition regulations council councils have agreed on an interim rule amending the federal acquisition regulation far to implement the fiscal year 2008 national defense authorization act, section 843 enhanced competition for task and delivery order contracts fy08 ndaa. In a stunning move that has civil libertarians stuttering with disbelief, the u. To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the department of defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the department of energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Jun 28, 2017 the house armed services committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2018 national defense authorization act, the annual authorizing legislation for the defense department and its constituent. To provide for the enactment of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, united states code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgments against iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008 2008. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2005. Under color of the 2008 national defense authorization act, an unsavory piece of bushist legislative detritus, the president shall establish a bipartisan council of governors to advise the secretary of defense, the secretary of homeland security, and the white house homeland security council on matters related to the national guard and civil. However, the 2008 national defense authorization act ndaa authorized early retirement benefits for members of the reserve corps who meet certain criteria. Dod ig report to congress on section 324 of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008.
Top analysis from noted constitutional lawyers and legal groups including krisanne hall, the patriot coalition and the harvard law record. The term chapter 61 comes from the corresponding chapter in title 10 us code defining the different categories of medical separation and retirement. First, congress considered the national defense authorization act, sections of which gave the president the authority to use the military to arrest and indefinitely detain americans without trial or charge. President george bush signed the national defense authorization act of 2008 public law 110181 on january 28, 2008. Requires the secretary of defense to contract with the national academy of sciences to.
Section 9 of title 4, united states code veterans can now. Wounded warrior and veterans provisions in the fy2008 national defense authorization act. Review of dod guidelines on considering civilians for new and contracted functions. These amendments provide certain immigration benefits for any qualifying spouse or child of a member of the armed forces. Fiscal year 2018 defense authorization markup, part 1 c. Crs selected a number of issues considered by congress as it considers the. The national defense authorization act of 2008, public law 110181, section 847, required that the following officials must request, and the ethics officials must provide, a postgovernment employment opinion for current or former ses, general or flag officers paid at 07 or above, procurement officials set forth in 41 u. Ndaa 2014 was a united states federal law that specified the budget and expenditures of the united states department of defense dod for fiscal year 2014. The ndaa modernizes the military health system to provide our wounded warriors, military service members, retirees, and their families with higherquality care, better access to care, and a better experience of care. The national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2014 h. Senate has just passed a bill that effectively ends the bill of rights in america and will turn usa into a battleground.
The authors of this site perceive the national defense authorization act of 2012 itself as a belligerent act committed against the people of the united states by the selfsame government officials who have sworn a solemn oath to serve the citizens and uphold the constitution. To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the department of defense, for military construction, and. Authorization and request for award of medal of honor to woodrow w. Pay and leaverelated legislative changes in the national. The national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008 on december 14, 2007, the senate passed by a vote of 90 to 3 the conference agreement resolving the differences between the housepassed and senatepassed versions of h.
Department of defense appropriations act for fiscal year 2008, public law no. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008 2007. To provide for the enactment of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain. The national defense authorization act ndaa of 2008, section 641 expands eligibility of the combatrelated special compensation crsc entitlement to those with less than 20 years of service. Under the 2008 national defense authorization act, members of the reserve component who served at least 90 days during a fiscal year on a deployment in support of overseas operations such as the iraq or afghanistan campaigns are authorized to retire three months early for each 90 day period they served in any given fiscal year. Titles xvi and xvii address matters related to the care and treatment of servicemembers and former. Section 2862 of the national defense authorization act of 2008 ndaa 2008 amended the energy policy act of 1992, epact 1992, 42 u. Chapter 10 certain afghanistan and iraq nationals uscis. The changes resulting from the enactment of the national defense authorization act ndaa for fiscal year fy 2020 public law 11692, december 20, 2019 are summarized below. Dec 12, 2017 i applaud the work of the members of both parties who came together to pass the national defense authorization act, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support something that sounds very. The national defense authorization act of 2008 contained an amendment to allow ununiformed servicemembers, military retirees, and veterans to render a hand salute during the. Duncan hunter national defense authorization act for fiscal. The 2008 national defense authorization act amended the fmla to allow the use of leave for any qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that an employees spouse, son, daughter, or parent is on active duty in the armed forces.
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