Every year Congress must pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA adjusts Department of Defense budget priorities based on what's happening around the world and current military needs. Thus, the NDAA is a guide to the issues that will impact defense contracting in the coming year.
In this episode of Bona Fide Needs, Marne Marotta, Sara Linder, and Adrienne Jackson of Arnold & Porter discuss the status of the 2025 NDAA bills pending in the House and Senate, provisions in the bills that could impact government contractors, and some notable amendments. They also predict where things are headed with each bill over the next few months.
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