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The National Defense Authorization Act is a United States federal statute enacted each year to specify the budget and expenditures of the Department of Defense. The NDAA identifies which agencies are responsible for national defense, provides funding for those agencies and includes instructions on proper use of the funds. less -

Strengthening the American Drone Industrial Base

Morrison & Foerster LLP - Government... on 7/1/2025

Buried toward the bottom of President Trump’s Executive Order, titled “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” (the “Order”), is a mandate to identify military programs made more “efficient or lethal if replaced” by unmanned...more

SASC Chair Wicker’s Report and Bill Take Aim at DOD Inefficiencies

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck on 1/23/2025

Just before the holidays, incoming Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) released a new report, “Restoring Freedom’s Forge,” along with a comprehensive new piece of legislation, the “Fostering...more

What Government Contractors Need to Know about the NDAA for FY25

Miles & Stockbridge P.C. on 12/31/2024

President Joe Biden signed into law last week the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). ...more

White House Memo on U.S. Leadership in AI Signals Opportunities for Government Contractors

Holland & Knight LLP on 10/31/2024

The Biden Administration on Oct. 24, 2024, issued a memorandum, "Advancing the United States' Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fulfill National Security Objectives; and Fostering...more

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: April 2024

Holland & Knight LLP on 4/26/2024

Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: February 2024

Holland & Knight LLP on 3/8/2024

Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: September 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 9/28/2023

Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

The On-Ramp: An Autonomous and Connected Mobility Newsletter - July 2023

Venable LLP on 7/24/2023

Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter from Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and emerging mobility...more

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: April 2023

Holland & Knight LLP on 4/28/2023

Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

Defense Contractors Will Face Higher Risks as Spending Increases

WilmerHale on 1/26/2023

Ongoing geopolitical developments such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and tensions between China and Taiwan have continued to fuel higher US military spending. The demand for military weapons is the strongest it has been in...more

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 45

Clark Hill PLC on 12/1/2022

Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House and Senate are both in session this week. The Senate will vote later today on a procedural motion to advance a bill codifying the right to same-sex marriage,...more

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 44

Clark Hill PLC on 11/22/2022

Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House and Senate are both in recess this week. When the Senate returns next week, it will hold a procedural vote on a bill to codify the right to same-sex...more

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 40

Clark Hill PLC on 10/27/2022

Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. Congress is in recess this week. Shortly after returning from the midterm election break, both parties will hold votes on their leadership. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi...more

FY23 Appropriations and NDAA Update

K&L Gates LLP on 10/26/2022

OVERVIEW - When Congress returns in mid-November, there are two “must pass” bills Congress will address: i) the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 appropriations legislation and; ii) the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)....more

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 39

Clark Hill PLC on 10/20/2022

Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. Congress is in recess to campaign for the upcoming midterms. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Wednesday said the Senate will focus on judicial nominations...more

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 38

Clark Hill PLC on 10/13/2022

Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. Congress is in recess until November. The January 6th Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday afternoon. Many expect the Committee to release an interim...more

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 29

Clark Hill PLC on 7/26/2022

Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House and Senate are both in session this week, and they are gearing up for a busy calendar crunch ahead of their August recess, which begins on July 29 and August...more

2022 NDAA: Important Considerations for Government Contractors

PilieroMazza PLLC on 1/13/2022

Considered one of the few “must pass” pieces of legislation, Congress uses the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to shape federal procurement policy. Each year, the NDAA contains provisions prohibiting certain...more

New Corporate Transparency Act Will Impose Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements on Many Companies, Particularly Small...

Miller Canfield on 1/11/2021

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act enacted into law on January 1, 2021, will impose new beneficial ownership reporting requirements on many companies. The stated purposes...more

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Strengthening the American Drone Industrial Base

SASC Chair Wicker’s Report and Bill Take Aim at DOD Inefficiencies

What Government Contractors Need to Know about the NDAA for FY25

White House Memo on U.S. Leadership in AI Signals Opportunities for Government Contractors

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: April 2024

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: February 2024

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: September 2023

The On-Ramp: An Autonomous and Connected Mobility Newsletter - July 2023

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: April 2023

Defense Contractors Will Face Higher Risks as Spending Increases

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 45

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 44

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 40

FY23 Appropriations and NDAA Update

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 39

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 38

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 29

2022 NDAA: Important Considerations for Government Contractors

New Corporate Transparency Act Will Impose Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements on Many Companies, Particularly Small...

A Brave New World: U.S. Implements Company UBO Reporting Regime

Window On Washington - Vol. 4, Issue 52

2017, We Hardly Knew You: A Look Ahead to 2018

The Top 10 Government Contracting Compliance Headaches in 2017

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