BGOV Bill Summary: H.R. 2670, Fiscal 2024 Defense Authorization

Defense programs at the Pentagon, Energy Department, and other agencies would be authorized to receive $886.3 billion under H.R. 2670, the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

The total discretionary authorization would align with the spending limit set for national security programs under the June debt-limit deal (Public Law 118-5). It includes nearly $854 billion for the Defense Department and $32.3 billion for nuclear energy programs.

The measure would authorize an amphibious vessel that the Navy didn’t request and create a program for a sea-launched nuclear cruise missile that the Biden administration opposes but military leaders support. ...