Public Law 99-145  Public Law 99-145 was the United States Department of Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1986. It was introduced on May 16, 1985 by Senator Barry Goldwater and became law on November 8, 1985. The following are related to this act and part of the public record: H.RES.299, H.R.1872, S.1029, S.1042, and S.1043.