NDAA text neglects IVF expansion and housing but includes China restrictions

The National Defense Authorization Act text was released Sunday night, coming after a few days’ delay as key provisions were being hashed out between the chambers after passing their own separate versions earlier this year.

The NDAA is the largest sweeping defense bill for the Pentagon, with a final vote expected in the House as early as next week. The goal is to pass the bill before the end of the calendar year, slating it to be one of the last major pieces of legislation to be voted on before members of Congress leave for the holidays.