The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263), enacted on December 23, 2022, sets defense policy and authorizes funding—including $816.7 B for the Department of Defense and $30.3 B for national security programs at the Department of Energy—for FY 2023. It advances strategic priorities such as competition with China and Russia, investments in emerging technologies (e.g., hypersonics, AI, 5G, quantum), military readiness (ships, aircraft, personnel pay raises), and support for servicemembers and families. The act also includes provisions for cyber reservists, Ukraine and humanitarian assistance, environmental health initiatives, and expansion of Corps-led water and infrastructure programs.
