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10 U.S.C. 4025: Prizes for advanced technology achievements
Created in 1999 by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law 106-65). Changed by 16 later laws. 1 new law this Congress changed it.
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This Congress
- S. 1071 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · became law · changed (a)
How it got here
2022
- Pub. L. 117–263, §844(1), substituted "development that—" for "development that", inserted par. (1) designation before "have the potential", substituted "Defense; or" for "Defense.", and added par. (2). (James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 117–263, §844(2), struck out "of research results, technology developments, and prototypes" before period at end. (James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 117–263, §844(3), struck out "to acquire, support, or stimulate basic, advanced and applied research, technology development, or prototype projects" before period at end. (James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023) Law text · (d)
- Pub. L. 117–263, §844(4), substituted "chapter 221" for "section 2304". (James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023) Law text · (f)
- Pub. L. 117–263, §844(5), added subpars. (B) and (C) and redesignated former subpars. (B) and (C) as (D) and (E), respectively. (James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023) Law text · (g)
2021
- Pub. L. 116–283, §1842(b), which directed the renumbering of section 2374a of this title as section 4065 instead of this section, was amended by Pub. L. 117–81, §1701(q)(1), (u)(3)(B), effective as if included therein, so that such renumbering was no longer directed. (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) Law text
- Pub. L. 116–283, §1841(b)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 117–81, §1701(u)(2)(B), renumbered section 2374a of this title as this section. (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) Law text
- Pub. L. 117–81, §822(1), inserted ", including procurement contracts and other agreements," after "other types of prizes". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 117–81, §822(2), inserted "and for the selection of recipients of procurement contracts and other agreements" after "cash prizes". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 117–81, §822(3), inserted "without the approval of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering" before period at end. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022) Law text · (c)
- Pub. L. 116–283, §1883(b)(2), which directed that each reference in the text of title 10 to a section that was redesignated by title XVIII of Pub. L. 116–283, as such section was in effect before the redesignation, be amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference to the … (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) Law text · (f)
- Pub. L. 117–81, §822(4), added subsec. (g). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022) Law text · (g)
2019
- Pub. L. 116–92 substituted "Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment," for "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020) Law text · (a)
2018
- Pub. L. 115–232 substituted "Federal Government," for "Federal Government,,". (John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019) Law text · (e)
2017
- Pub. L. 115–91, §213(1), substituted "and other types of prizes that the Secretary determines are appropriate to recognize" for "in recognition of". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 115–91, §213(2)(A), substituted "prize with a fair market value of" for "cash prize of". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018) Law text · (c)
- Pub. L. 115–91, §213(2)(B), substituted "Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering" for "Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018) Law text · (c)
- Pub. L. 115–91, §213(2)(C), added par. (3). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018) Law text · (c)
- Pub. L. 115–91, §213(3), inserted "or nonmonetary items" after "accept funds", substituted ", from State and local governments, and from the private sector" for "and from State and local governments", and inserted at end "The Secretary may not give any special consideration to any priv… (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018) Law text · (e)
- Pub. L. 115–91, §213(4), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The authority to award prizes under subsection (a) shall terminate at the end of September 30, 2018." (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018) Law text · (f)
2016
- Pub. L. 114–328, §1081(c)(6), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 114–92, §1079(a). See 2015 Amendment note below. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017) Law text · (f), (g)
2015
- Pub. L. 114–92, §1079(a), as amended by Pub. L. 114–328, §1081(c)(6), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which related to biennial reports. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016) Law text · (f), (g)
2014
- Pub. L. 113–291, §211(a), substituted "No prize competition may result in the award of a cash prize of more than $10,000,000." for "The total amount made available for award of cash prizes in a fiscal year may not exceed $10,000,000." (Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015) Law text · (c)
- Pub. L. 113–291, §211(b)(2), added subsec. (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f). (Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015) Law text · (e)
- Pub. L. 113–291, §211(c)(3), substituted "Biennial" for "Annual" in heading. (Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015) Law text · (f)
- Pub. L. 113–291, §211(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g). (Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015) Law text · (f)
- Pub. L. 113–291, §211(c)(1), substituted "every other year" for "each year" and "two fiscal years" for "fiscal year". (Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015) Law text · (f)
- Pub. L. 113–291, §211(c)(2), substituted "a period of two fiscal years" for "a fiscal year" in introductory provisions. (Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015) Law text · (f)
- Pub. L. 113–291, §211(b)(1), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g). (Carl Levin and Howard P. `Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015) Law text · (g)
2013
- Pub. L. 113–66 substituted "September 30, 2018" for "September 30, 2013". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014) Law text · (f)
2011
- Pub. L. 111–383 substituted "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering" for "Director of Defense Research and Engineering". (Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011) Law text · (a)
2009
- Pub. L. 111–84 substituted "2013" for "2010". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010) Law text · (f)
2006
- Pub. L. 109–364, §212(a)(1), substituted "Director of Defense Research and Engineering and the service acquisition executive for each military department" for "Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency" and "programs" for "a program". (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 109–364, §212(a)(2)(A), substituted "Each program" for "The program". (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 109–364, §212(a)(2)(B), substituted "A program" for "The program" and "an official referred to in that subsection" for "the Director". (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Law text · (d)
- Pub. L. 109–364, §212(c), reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) required an annual report, which included the results of consultations between the Director and officials of the military departments, a description of goals, cash pri… (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Law text · (e)
- Pub. L. 109–163 reenacted heading without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Promptly after the end of each fiscal year during which one or more prizes are awarded under the program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Arme… (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006) Law text · (e)
- Pub. L. 109–364, §212(b), substituted "2010" for "2007". (John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007) Law text · (f)
2003
- Pub. L. 108–136 inserted "during which one or more prizes are awarded under the program under subsection (a)" after "each fiscal year" in introductory provisions. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text · (e)
2002
- Pub. L. 107–314 substituted "September 30, 2007" for "September 30, 2003". (Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003) Law text · (f)
Text, outline and history from the official U.S. Code (2024 edition) on GovInfo, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. Changes made after that edition appear under This Congress.