The definitions in clauses (3), (15), (18)–(21), (23)–(30), and (31)–(33) reflect the adoption of terminology which, though undefined in the source statutes restated in this title, represents the closest practicable approximation of the ways in which the terms defined have been most commonly used. A choice has been made where established uses conflict.

In clause (2), the definition of “Territory” in 32:4c is executed throughout this revised title by specific reference, where applicable, to the Territories, Puerto Rico and the Canal Zone.

In clause (4), the definition of “armed forces” is based on the source statute instead of 50:551(2), which does not include an express reference to the Marine Corps. The words “including all components thereof” are omitted as surplusage.

In clause (5), the term “Department” is defined to give it the broad sense of “Establishment”, to conform to the source statute and the usage preferred by the Department of Defense, instead of the more limited sense defined by 5:421g(a) and 423a(a), and 10:1a(d) and 1801(d).

In clause (6), the term “executive part of the department” is created for convenience in referring to what is described in the source statutes for this title as “department” in the limited sense of the executive part at the seat of government. This is required by the adoption of the word “department” in clause (5) to cover the broader concept of “establishment”.

In clause (8), the term “Secretary concerned” is created and defined for legislative convenience.

In clause (9), a definition of “National Guard” is inserted for clarity.

In clause (10)(A), the words “a land force” are substituted for 32:2 (as applicable to Army National Guard). The National Defense Act of 1916, § 117 (last 66 words), 39 Stat. 212, is not contained in 32:2. It is also omitted from the revised section as repealed by the Act of February 28, 1925, ch. 374, § 3, 43 Stat. 1081.

In clauses (10) and (11), the word “Army” is inserted to distinguish the organizations defined from their Air Force counterparts.

In clauses (10) and (12), the words “unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires” and “as provided in this title”, in 32:4span, are omitted as surplusage.

In clauses (10)(B) and (12)(B), the words “has its officers appointed” are substituted for the word “officered”, in 32:4span.

In clauses (11) and (13), only that much of the description of the composition of the Army National Guard of the United States and the Air National Guard of the United States is used as is necessary to distinguish these reserve components, respectively, from the other reserve components.

In clause (12)(A), the words “an air force” are substituted for the words “for which Federal responsibility has been vested in the Secretary of the Air Force or the Department of the Air Force pursuant to law”, in 10:1835, and for 32:2 (as applicable to Air National Guard), to make the definition of “Air National Guard” parallel with the definition of “Army National Guard”, and to make explicit the intent of Congress, in creating the Air National Guard, that the organized militia henceforth should consist of three mutually exhaustive classes comprising the Army, Air, and Naval militia.

In clause (14), the definition of “officer” is based on the source statutes instead of 50:551(5), which excludes warrant officers. The reference to appointment in 10:1a(span) (2d sentence and 10:1801(span) (2d sentence), and the words “commissioned warrant officer”, “flight officer”, and “either permanent or temporary”, in 37:231(c) (1st sentence), are omitted as surplusage. 5:181–3(span) (1st sentence), 10:1a(span) (1st sentence), and 10:1801(span) (1st sentence) are omitted as covered by the definitions in clauses (14) and (16) of the revised section and by section 3062(c) and section 8062(d) of this title.

In clause (16), the words “unless otherwise qualified”, “permanent or temporary”, and “in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, including any component thereof” are omitted as surplusage. The word “person” is substituted for the word “officer”.

In clause (22), the definition of “active duty” is based on the definition of “active Federal service” in the source statute, since it is believed to be closer to general usage than the definition in 50:901(span), which excludes active duty for training from the general concept of active duty.

The words “, other than a commissioned warrant officer,” are inserted to reflect 50:1181(1).

[Clause (35).] The word “original” is defined to make clear that when used in relation to an appointment it refers to the member’s first appointment in his current series of appointments and excludes any appointment made before a lapse in service.

Section 125(d) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a)(12)(A), was repealed by Puspan. L. 99–433, title III, § 301(span)(1), Oct. 1, 1986, 100 Stat. 1022.

The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (a)(17)(B), is part A of title XXIX of div. B of Puspan. L. 101–510, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1808, which is set out as a note under section 2687 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The Defense Authorization Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(17)(C), is Puspan. L. 100–526, Oct. 24, 1988, 102 Stat. 2623. Title II of the Act is set out as a note under section 2687 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1988 Amendment note set out under section 2687 of this title and Tables.

The Atomic Energy Act of 1954, referred to in subsec. (f)(4)(C)(iii), is act Aug. 1, 1946, ch. 724, as added by act Aug. 30, 1954, ch. 1073, § 1, 68 Stat. 919, which is classified principally to chapter 23 (§ 2011 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of Title 42 and Tables.

Puspan. L. 107–296, § 1704(span)(1), which directed amendment of section 101(9) of this title by substituting of “of Homeland Security” for “of Transportation” wherever appearing, could not be executed because there is no section 101(9).

2023—Subsec. (span)(4). Puspan. L. 118–31, § 1741(a)(3), substituted “Marine Corps, or Space Force” for “or Marine Corps”.

Subsec. (span)(10). Puspan. L. 118–31, § 1716(span)(1), inserted before period at end “and, with respect to the appointment of a member of the armed forces in the Space Force, refers to that member’s most recent appointment in the Space Force that is neither a promotion nor a demotion”.

Subsec. (d)(1). Puspan. L. 118–31, § 1713(span)(1), inserted “, including sustained duty in the Space Force” after “United States”.

Subsec. (d)(7). Puspan. L. 118–31, § 1713(span)(2), inserted “, or a member of the Space Force,” after “Reserves” in subpars. (A) and (B).

Subsecs. (e) to (h). Puspan. L. 118–31, § 1713(a), added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsecs. (e) to (g) as (f) to (h), respectively.

2021—Subsec. (a)(13)(B). Puspan. L. 116–283, § 1081(a)(5), substituted “section 3713” for “section 712”.

Subsec. (a)(19), (20). Puspan. L. 117–81 added pars. (19) and (20).

Subsec. (span)(13). Puspan. L. 116–283, § 924(a), substituted “Marine Corps, or Space Force” for “or Marine Corps”.

2019—Subsec. (a)(4). Puspan. L. 116–92, § 952(c), inserted “Space Force,” after “Marine Corps,”.

Subsec. (a)(9)(C). Puspan. L. 116–92, § 958(a)(1), inserted “and the Space Force” after “concerning the Air Force”.

2018—Subsec. (a)(13)(B). Puspan. L. 115–232, § 1204(a)(3), substituted “chapter 13” for “chapter 15”.

Subsec. (e)(6). Puspan. L. 115–232, § 312(f), struck out “task critical assets and other” before “mission essential operations”.

Subsec. (e)(8). Puspan. L. 115–232, § 2805(e), added par. (8).

2017—Subsec. (e)(6), (7). Puspan. L. 115–91 added pars. (6) and (7).

2016—Subsec. (d)(6)(B)(v). Puspan. L. 114–328 substituted “(50 U.S.C. 3809(span)(2))” for “(50 U.S.C. App. 460(span)(2))”.

2013—Subsec. (a)(13)(B). Puspan. L. 112–239 inserted “section 712 of title 14,” after “chapter 15 of this title,”.

2011—Subsec. (a)(13)(B). Puspan. L. 112–81 inserted “12304a,” after “12304,”.

Subsec. (a)(18). Puspan. L. 111–383 added par. (18).

2006—Subsec. (a)(2). Puspan. L. 109–163, § 1057(a)(1), struck out par. (2) which read as follows: “The term ‘Territory’ (except as provided in section 101(1) of title 32 for laws relating to the militia, the National Guard, the Army National Guard of the United States, and the Air National Guard of the United States) means any Territory organized after August 10, 1956, so long as it remains a Territory.”

Subsec. (a)(3). Puspan. L. 109–163, § 1057(a)(2), struck out “Territory or” before “Commonwealth”.

Subsec. (span)(16). Puspan. L. 109–364, § 524(1), added par. (16).

Subsec. (d)(6)(A). Puspan. L. 109–364, § 524(2), struck out “or full-time National Guard duty” after “means active duty” and substituted “pursuant to an order to full-time National Guard duty,” for “, pursuant to an order to active duty or full-time National Guard duty”.

Subsec. (e)(4)(B)(ii). Puspan. L. 109–163, § 1056(c)(1), struck out comma after “bulk explosives”.

2004—Subsec. (e)(3). Puspan. L. 108–375 substituted “Secretary of a military department” for “Secretary of Defense” in introductory provisions.

2003—Subsec. (a)(9)(D). Puspan. L. 108–136, § 1045(a)(2), substituted “Homeland Security” for “Transportation”.

Subsec. (a)(16), (17). Puspan. L. 108–136, § 1043(a), added pars. (16) and (17).

Subsecs. (e) to (g). Puspan. L. 108–136, § 1042(a), added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsecs. (e) and (f) as (f) and (g), respectively.

1996—Subsec. (d)(4). Puspan. L. 104–201 substituted “a member of a reserve component” for “a reserve commissioned officer, other than a commissioned warrant officer,”.

Subsec. (d)(6)(B)(i). Puspan. L. 104–160 substituted “section 10301” for “section 175”.

1994—Subsec. (a)(13)(B). Puspan. L. 103–337, § 1671(c)(1), substituted “688, 12301(a), 12302, 12304, 12305, or 12406” for “672(a), 673, 673span, 673c, 688, 3500, or 8500”.

Subsec. (c)(7). Puspan. L. 103–337, § 1621, added par. (7).

Subsec. (d)(6), (7). Puspan. L. 103–337, § 514, added par. (6) and redesignated former par. (6) as (7).

1992—Puspan. L. 102–484 amended section generally, substituting subsecs. (a) to (f) for former pars. (1) to (47) which defined terms for purposes of this title.

1991—Par. (47). Puspan. L. 102–190 added par. (47).

1990—Par. (46). Puspan. L. 101–510 added par. (46).

1988—Pars. (3), (10), (12). Puspan. L. 100–456 struck out “the Canal Zone,” after “the Virgin Islands,” in par. (3) and after “Puerto Rico,” in pars. (10) and (12).

1987—Par. (1). Puspan. L. 100–26, § 7(k)(1)(A), inserted “The term” after par. designation.

Par. (2). Puspan. L. 100–26, § 7(1)(k)(B), inserted “the term” after “Air National Guard of the United States,”.

Puspan. L. 100–180, § 1233(a)(2), amended directory language of Puspan. L. 100–26, § 7(k)(1)(C), by adding par. (2) to those pars. excepted from direction that initial letter of first word after open quotation marks in each par. be made lowercase rather than uppercase.

Pars. (3) to (7). Puspan. L. 100–26, § 7(k)(1)(A), (C), inserted “The term” after par. designation and struck out uppercase letter of first word after open quotation marks and substituted lowercase letter.

Pars. (8) to (13). Puspan. L. 100–26, § 7(k)(1)(A), inserted “The term” after par. designation.

Par. (14). Puspan. L. 100–180, § 1231(1), inserted “a” after “means”.

Puspan. L. 100–26, § 7(k)(1)(A), (C), inserted “The term” after par. designation and struck out uppercase letter of first word after open quotation marks and substituted lowercase letter.

Pars. (15) to (19). Puspan. L. 100–26, § 7(k)(1)(A), (C), inserted “The term” after par. designation and struck out uppercase letter of first word after open quotation marks and substituted lowercase letter.

Par. (20). Puspan. L. 100–180, § 1231(20), substituted “The term ‘rate” for “ ‘Rate” in second sentence.

Puspan. L. 100–26, § 7(k)(1)(A), (C), inserted “The term” after par. designation and struck out uppercase letter of first word after open quotation marks and substituted lowercase letter.

Pars. (21) to (43). Puspan. L. 100–26, § 7(k)(1)(A), (C), inserted “The term” after par. designation and struck out uppercase letter of first word after open quotation marks and substituted lowercase letter.

Pars. (44), (45). Puspan. L. 100–26, § 7(i)(1), (k)(1)(A), inserted “The term” after par. designation and substituted “October 1, 1986” for “the date of the enactment of the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986”.

1986—Par. (43). Puspan. L. 99–348 added par. (43).

Pars. (44), (45). Puspan. L. 99–433 added pars. (44) and (45).

1985—Par. (41). Puspan. L. 99–145 substituted “rear admiral (lower half)” for “commodore”.

1984—Par. (22). Puspan. L. 98–525, § 414(a)(1)(A), inserted “It does not include full-time National Guard duty.”

Par. (24). Puspan. L. 98–525, § 414(a)(1)(B), inserted “or full-time National Guard duty”.

Par. (42). Puspan. L. 98–525, § 414(a)(1)(C), added par. (42).

1981—Par. (41). Puspan. L. 97–86 substituted “commodore” for “commodore admiral”.

Puspan. L. 97–22 inserted “or Coast Guard” after “Navy”.

1980—Par. (22). Puspan. L. 96–513, § 501(2), struck out “duty on the active list,” after “It includes”.

Par. (36). Puspan. L. 96–513, § 115(a), struck out par. (36) which provided that “dependent”, with respect to a female member of an armed force, did not include her husband, unless he was in fact dependent on her for his chief support, or her child, unless his father was dead or he was in fact dependent on her for his chief support.

Pars. (37) to (41). Puspan. L. 96–513, § 101, added pars. (37) to (41).

1972—Par. (2). Puspan. L. 92–492 inserted “Except as provided in section 101(1) of title 32 for laws relating to the militia, the National Guard, the Army National Guard of the United States,” before “Territory”.

1968—Par. (8)(D). Puspan. L. 90–623 substituted “Secretary of Transportation” for “Secretary of the Treasury”.

Par. 36. Puspan. L. 90–235 added par. (36).

1962—Par. (31)(A). Puspan. L. 87–649 substituted “section 206 of title 37” for “section 301 of title 37”.

1960—Par. (2). Puspan. L. 80–624 struck out reference to Hawaii.

1959—Par. (2). Puspan. L. 80–70 struck out reference to Alaska.

1958—Par. (25). Puspan. L. 85–861, § 1(1), added par. (25).

Par. (35). Puspan. L. 85–861, § 33(a)(1), added par. (35).

Puspan. L. 112–239, div. A, title VI, § 681(d), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1795, provided that:

Puspan. L. 107–296, title XVII, § 1704(g), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2316, provided that: “The amendments made by this section (other than subsection (f)) [see Tables for classification] shall take effect on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department [of Homeland Security].”

Puspan. L. 104–106, div. A, title XV, § 1501(c), Fespan. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 498, provided that the amendment made by that section is effective as of Dec. 1, 1994, and as if included as an amendment made by the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act, title XVI of Puspan. L. 103–337, as originally enacted.

Amendment by section 1671(c)(1) of Puspan. L. 103–337 effective Dec. 1, 1994, except as otherwise provided, and amendment by section 1621 of Puspan. L. 103–337 effective Oct. 1, 1996, see section 1691 of Puspan. L. 103–337, set out as an Effective Date note under section 10001 of this title.

Puspan. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1233(c)[(1)], Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1161, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section, section 2432 of this title, and section 406span of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services] shall apply as if included in the enactment of the Defense Technical Corrections Act of 1987 (Public Law 100–26).”

Puspan. L. 97–86, title IV, § 405(f), Dec. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 1106, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section, sections 525, 601, 611, 612, 619, 625, 634, 635, 637, 638, 645, 741, 5138, 5149, 5155, 5442, 5444, 5457, 5501, and 6389 of this title, section 201 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services, and a provision set out as a note under section 611 of this title] shall take effect as of September 15, 1981.”

Puspan. L. 96–513, title VII, § 701, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2955, provided that:

Amendment by Puspan. L. 90–623 intended to restate without substantive change the law in effect on Oct. 22, 1968, see section 6 of Puspan. L. 90–623, set out as a note under section 5334 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 87–649 effective Nov. 1, 1962, see section 15 of Puspan. L. 87–649, set out as an Inconsistent Provisions note preceding section 101 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services.

Puspan. L. 85–861, § 33(g), Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1568, provided that: “This section [see Tables for classification] is effective as of August 10, 1956, for all purposes.”

Puspan. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVII, § 1701, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 624, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Space Force Personnel Management Act’.”

Puspan. L. 116–92, div. A, title IX, § 951, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1561, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle D (§§ 951–961) of div. A of Puspan. L. 116–92, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘United States Space Force Act’.”

Puspan. L. 115–232, div. A, title VI, § 621(a), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1798, provided that: “This section [enacting section 1065 of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 1065 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018’.”

Puspan. L. 114–328, div. E, § 5001, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2894, provided that: “This division [div. E (§§ 5001–5542) of Puspan. L. 114–328, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Military Justice Act of 2016’.”

Puspan. L. 111–383, div. A, title VIII, § 860, Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4287, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle F (§§ 860–896) of title VIII of div. A of Puspan. L. 111–383, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Improve Acquisition Act of 2010’.”

Puspan. L. 111–23, § 1(a), May 22, 2009, 123 Stat. 1704, provided that: “This Act [enacting sections 139c, 139d, 2334, and 2433a of this title, amending sections 139a, 181, 2306span, 2366a, 2366span, 2430, 2433, 2434, 2445c, 2501, and 2505 of this title and section 5315 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 139a, 139c, 181, 2302, 2366a, 2366span, 2430, and 2433a of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under section 2304 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009’.”

Puspan. L. 110–317, § 1(a), Aug. 29, 2008, 122 Stat. 3526, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 1145, 1146, and 1174 of this title, sections 2108 and 8521 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, section 685 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, section 303a of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services, and sections 3011, 3012, 3702, and 4211 of Title 38, Veterans’ Benefits, and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 2108 of Title 5 and section 685 of Title 26] may be cited as the ‘Hubbard Act’.”

Puspan. L. 110–181, div. A, title VIII, § 800, Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 202, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Acquisition Improvement and Accountability Act of 2007’.”

Puspan. L. 110–181, div. A, title XVIII, § 1801, Jan. 28, 2008, 122 Stat. 496, provided that: “This title [enacting section 10508 of this title, amending sections 113, 164, 526, 10501 to 10503, 10541, 14508, 14511, and 14512 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 113 and 164 of this title and section 104 of Title 32, National Guard] may be cited as the ‘National Guard Empowerment Act of 2007’.”

Puspan. L. 109–148, div. A, title VIII, § 8126(a), Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2728, which provided that this Act, probably meaning section 8126 of div. A of Puspan. L. 109–148, which amended section 2554 of this title and section 5309 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and enacted provisions set out as notes under section 2554 of this title and section 301 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, could be cited as the “Support Our Scouts Act of 2005”, was repealed by Puspan. L. 109–364, div. A, title X, § 1071(f)(3), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2402.

Puspan. L. 106–38, § 1, July 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 205, provided that: “This Act [enacting provisions set out as notes under section 2431 of this title and section 5901 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse] may be cited as the ‘National Missile Defense Act of 1999’.”

Puspan. L. 102–25, § 1, Apr. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 75, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Persian Gulf Conflict Supplemental Authorization and Personnel Benefits Act of 1991’.”

Puspan. L. 100–26, § 1, Apr. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 273, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Defense Technical Corrections Act of 1987’.”

Puspan. L. 99–500, § 101(c) [title X, § 900], Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat. 1783–82, 1783–130, Puspan. L. 99–591, § 101(c) [title X, § 900], Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341–82, 3341–130, and Puspan. L. 99–661, div. A, title IX, formerly title IV, § 900, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3910, renumbered title IX, Puspan. L. 100–26, § 3(5), Apr. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 273, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Defense Acquisition Improvement Act of 1986’.”

Puspan. L. 99–145, title IX, § 901, Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 682, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Defense Procurement Improvement Act of 1985’.”

Puspan. L. 98–525, title XII, § 1201, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2588, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Defense Procurement Reform Act of 1984’.”

Puspan. L. 97–22, § 1(a), July 10, 1981, 95 Stat. 124, provided that: “this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Defense Officer Personnel Management Act Technical Corrections Act’.”

Puspan. L. 96–513, § 1(a), Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2835, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Defense Officer Personnel Management Act’.”

Puspan. L. 96–513, title VII, § 703, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2956, provided that: “Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the provisions of this Act and the amendments made by this Act [see Tables for classification] do not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before the effective date of this Act [see Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note above].”

Puspan. L. 116–283, div. A, title XII, § 1299S, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4028, provided that: “Nothing in this Act [see Tables for classification] or any amendment made by this Act may be construed to authorize the use of military force.”

Puspan. L. 100–26, §§ 2, 6, Apr. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 273, 274, provided that:

“SEC. 6. CONSTRUCTION OF DUPLICATE AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATION PROVISIONS

“(a) Rule for Construction of Duplicate Provisions.—(1) In applying the provisions of Public Laws 99–500, 99–591, and 99–661 described in paragraph (2)—

“(A) the identical provisions of those public laws referred to in such paragraph shall be treated as having been enacted only once, and

“(B) in executing to the United States Code and other statutes of the United States the amendments made by such identical provisions, such amendments shall be executed so as to appear only once in the law as amended.

“(2) Paragraph (1) applies with respect to the provisions of the Defense Appropriations Act and the Defense Authorization Act (as amended by sections 3, 4, 5, and 10(a)) referred to across from each other in the following table:

[For classification of provisions listed in the table, see Tables.]

For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(span), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6.

Puspan. L. 96–513, title VII, § 702, Dec. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 2955, provided that: “If a provision of law that is in a suspended status on the day before the effective date of this Act [see Effective Date of 1980 Amendment note above] is amended by this Act [see Tables for classification], the suspended status of that provision is not affected by that amendment.”

Authority vested by this title in “military departments”, “the Secretary concerned”, or “the Secretary of Defense” to be exercised, with respect to commissioned officer corps of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, by Secretary of Commerce or Secretary’s designee, see section 3071 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.

Authority vested by this title in “military departments”, “the Secretary concerned”, or “the Secretary of Defense” to be exercised, with respect to commissioned officers of Public Health Service, by Secretary of Health and Human Services or his designee, see section 213a of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

Puspan. L. 117–263, div. A, title VII, § 740, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2676, provided that:

Puspan. L. 118–31, div. A, title XVIII, § 1801(span), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 685, provided that: “For purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this Act other than this section [see Tables for classification], the amendments made by this section shall be treated as having been enacted immediately before any such amendments by other provisions of this Act.”

Similar provisions were contained in the following prior acts:

Puspan. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, § 1081(d), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1922.

Puspan. L. 116–283, div. A, title X, § 1081(g), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3875.

Puspan. L. 116–92, div. A, title XVII, § 1731(f), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1816.

Puspan. L. 115–232, div. A, title X, § 1081(g), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1987.

Puspan. L. 115–91, div. A, title X, § 1081(j), Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1601.

Puspan. L. 114–328, div. A, title X, § 1081(d), Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2420.

Puspan. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, § 1081(e), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 1002.

Puspan. L. 113–291, div. A, title X, § 1071(k), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3512.

Puspan. L. 113–66, div. A, title X, § 1091(f), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 877.

Puspan. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, § 1076(m), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1956.

Puspan. L. 109–364, div. A, title X, § 1071(i), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2403.

Puspan. L. 107–107, div. A, title X, § 1048(j), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1230.

Puspan. L. 106–398, § 1 [[div. A], title X, § 1087(h)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–294.

Puspan. L. 106–65, div. A, title X, § 1066(e), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 773.

Puspan. L. 105–261, div. A, title X, § 1069(e), Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2137.

Puspan. L. 105–85, div. A, title X, § 1073(i), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1907.

Puspan. L. 104–201, div. A, title X, § 1074(e), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2661.

Puspan. L. 104–106, div. A, title XV, § 1506, Fespan. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 515.

Puspan. L. 103–337, div. A, title X, § 1070(h), Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2859.

Puspan. L. 103–160, div. A, title XI, § 1182(h), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1774.

Puspan. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1055, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2503.

Puspan. L. 117–81, div. A, title VI, § 626(c), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1775, provided that: “Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 27, 2021], the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall publish an interim rule that establishes standard definitions, for use across the military departments, of the terms ‘gold star family’ and ‘gold star survivor’.”

Puspan. L. 117–81, div. A, title VII, § 726, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1795, provided that:

Puspan. L. 117–263, § 1(span), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2395, provided that: “Any reference in this or any other Act to the ‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’ shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023’.”

Puspan. L. 116–283, § 1(span), as added by Puspan. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, § 1081(span)(2), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1922, provided that: “Any reference in this or any other Act to the ‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021’ shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021’ [Puspan. L. 116–283].”

[Puspan. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, § 1081(span), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1922, provided that the enactment of section 1(span) of Puspan. L. 116–283, set out above, by section 1081(span)(2) of Puspan. L. 117–81 is effective as of Jan. 1, 2021, and as if included in Puspan. L. 116–283.]

The following provisions provided that the term “congressional defense committees” for purposes of the Acts in which they were contained has the meaning given that term in subsec. (a)(16) of this section:

Puspan. L. 118–31, § 3, Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 164.

Puspan. L. 117–263, § 3, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2438.

Puspan. L. 117–81, § 3, Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1565.

Puspan. L. 116–283, § 3, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 3421.

Puspan. L. 116–92, § 3, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1231.

Puspan. L. 115–232, § 3, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1658.

Puspan. L. 115–91, § 3, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1305.

Puspan. L. 114–328, § 3, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2025.

Puspan. L. 114–92, § 3, Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 745.

Puspan. L. 113–291, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3312.

Puspan. L. 113–66, § 3, Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 689.

Puspan. L. 112–239, § 3, Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1652.

Puspan. L. 112–81, § 3, Dec. 31, 2011, 125 Stat. 1316.

Puspan. L. 111–383, § 3, Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4151.

Puspan. L. 111–84, § 3, Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2208.

Puspan. L. 110–417, § 3, Oct. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 4372.

Puspan. L. 110–181, § 3, Jan. 28, 2007, 122 Stat. 23.

Puspan. L. 109–364, § 3, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2100.

Puspan. L. 109–163, § 3, Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3152.

Puspan. L. 108–375, § 3, Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 1825.

Puspan. L. 109–148, div. A, title VIII, § 8028, Dec. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2704, provided that for purposes of Puspan. L. 109–148 the term “congressional defense committees” means the Armed Services Committee of the House of Representatives, the Armed Services Committee of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and, for any matter pertaining to basic allowance for housing, facilities sustainment, restoration and modernization, environmental restoration and the Defense Health Program, “congressional defense committees” also means the Subcommittee on Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies [subcommittee jurisdiction now in Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies and Subcommittee on Defense] of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

The following provisions defined the term “congressional defense committees” for purposes of the Acts in which they were contained to mean the Armed Services Committee of the House of Representatives, the Armed Services Committee of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives:

Puspan. L. 111–118, div. A, title VIII, § 8028, Dec. 19, 2009, 123 Stat. 3434.

Puspan. L. 110–329, div. C, title VIII, § 8028, Sept. 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 3627 (definition applies to div. C only).

Puspan. L. 110–116, div. A, title VIII, § 8027, Nov. 13, 2007, 121 Stat. 1320.

Puspan. L. 109–289, div. A, title VIII, § 8025, Sept. 29, 2006, 120 Stat. 1279.

Puspan. L. 108–287, title VIII, § 8030, Aug. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 977.

Puspan. L. 108–87, title VIII, § 8031, Sept. 30, 2003, 117 Stat. 1079.

Puspan. L. 107–248, title VIII, § 8031, Oct. 23, 2002, 116 Stat. 1543.

Puspan. L. 107–117, div. A, title VIII, § 8034, Jan. 10, 2002, 115 Stat. 2255.

Puspan. L. 106–259, title VIII, § 8034, Aug. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 682.

Puspan. L. 106–79, title VIII, § 8036, Oct. 25, 1999, 113 Stat. 1239.

The following provisions defined the term “congressional defense committees” for purposes of the Acts in which they were contained to mean the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives:

Puspan. L. 108–136, § 3, Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1406.

Puspan. L. 107–314, § 3, Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2471.

Puspan. L. 107–107, § 3, Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1027.

Puspan. L. 106–398, § 1 [§ 3], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–19.

Puspan. L. 106–65, § 3, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 529.

Puspan. L. 103–337, § 3, Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 2678.

Puspan. L. 103–160, § 3, Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1562.

Puspan. L. 102–484, § 3, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2331.

Puspan. L. 102–190, § 3, Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1301.

Puspan. L. 102–25, § 3(4), Apr. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 77.

Puspan. L. 101–510, § 3, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1498.

Puspan. L. 101–189, § 4, Nov. 29, 1989, 103 Stat. 1364.

The following provisions defined the term “congressional defense committees” for purposes of the Acts in which they were contained to mean the National Security Committee of the House of Representatives, the Armed Services Committee of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Subcommittee on National Security of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives:

Puspan. L. 105–262, title VIII, § 8036, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2305.

Puspan. L. 105–56, title VIII, § 8038, Oct. 8, 1997, 111 Stat. 1229.

Puspan. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(span) [title VIII, § 8040], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–71, 3009–97.

Puspan. L. 104–61, title VIII, § 8049, Dec. 1, 1995, 109 Stat. 661.

The following provisions defined the term “congressional defense committees” for purposes of the Acts in which they were contained to mean the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on National Security and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives:

Puspan. L. 105–261, § 3, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 1935.

Puspan. L. 105–85, § 3, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1645.

Puspan. L. 104–201, § 3, Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2439.

Puspan. L. 104–106, § 3, Fespan. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 204.

The following provisions defined the term “congressional defense committees” for purposes of the Acts in which they were contained to mean the Committees on Armed Services, the Committees on Appropriations, and the subcommittees on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations, of the Senate and the House of Representatives:

Puspan. L. 103–335, title VIII, § 8056, Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2631.

Puspan. L. 103–139, title VIII, § 8067, Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 1455.

Puspan. L. 102–172, title VIII, § 8116, Nov. 26, 1991, 105 Stat. 1203.

Puspan. L. 102–25, § 3, Apr. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 77, as amended by Puspan. L. 102–190, div. A, title XII, § 1203(a), Dec. 5, 1991, 105 Stat. 1508, provided that: “For the purposes of this Act [see Short Title of 1991 Amendment note above]: