Which NDAA-related statement is accurate?

• A. They change every year
• B. They change every two years
• C. They don't change
• D. They change every five years

Answer: (A)

The NDAA is an annual defense authorization bill, so it is updated and enacted each year. Congress drafts a new NDAA to set defense policy and authorize funding for the Department of Defense and related agencies for the upcoming fiscal year. Because priorities, threats, and budgets evolve year by year, the NDAA changes annually rather than remaining the same or changing on a longer, multi-year schedule. While some programs might span multiple years, the authorization itself is refreshed every year. That’s why the statement that it changes every year is the accurate one.