The U.S. Senate is set to debate the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes language prohibiting the closure of Guantanamo Bay. The Senate version of the NDAA also bans the transfer of prisoners to certain countries and directs the Department of Defense to plan for the medical needs of the aging population at Guantanamo. The White House opposes these provisions, stating they interfere with the President's ability to determine the disposition of detainees. The Biden administration has released 10 detainees so far, while 30 people are currently being detained at Guantanamo. The facility has been the subject of extensive litigation and calls for closure.

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