HR 8800 · 119th Congress
2025–2027
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Latest action · Sep 14, 2026 Received in the Senate.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 13, 2026
- Passed HouseJul 22, 2026
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Among other elements, the bill
- authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships;
- sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
- sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;
- sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and the acquisition workforce;
- sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific;
- sets policy for various matters related to DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence;
- requires DOD to include projected demand for foreign military sales in certain contexts, including munitions production planning, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions regarding production rate increases of defense articles;
- requires DOD to establish an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied sources of certain strategic materials, including specified metals, alloys, oxides, and magnets;
- authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and
- authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration.
For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see
Recorded votes 21
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 278 | On Passage | Passed216–212 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| House 277 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed213–216 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| House 276 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed175–254 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| House 275 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to232–199 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| House 274 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed207–224 | Jul 22, 2026 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 13, 2026.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-WA | Adam Smith | Original | May 13, 2026 |
Committees 15
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Armed Services Committee | Referred May 13, 2026Markup Jun 4, 2026Reported Jun 15, 2026 Jul 22, 2026 |
| House | Oversight and Government Reform Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Appropriations Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Veterans' Affairs Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Ways and Means Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Small Business Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Judiciary Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Education and Workforce Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Homeland Security Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Energy and Commerce Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Natural Resources Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Science, Space, and Technology Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | Exchange of letters |
| House | Budget Committee | Exchange of letters |
Actions 77
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 14, 2026Received in the Senate.
- Jul 22, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5029-5127)
- Jul 22, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5153-5157)
- Jul 22, 2026Mr. Ryan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5156)
- Jul 22, 2026DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 28.
In the Congressional Record 7
Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S4767 | Charles E. Schumer D-NY | Sep 17, 2026 |
| House | Debate and remarks H5189 | Zachary Nunn R-IA | Jul 23, 2026 |
| House | Debate and remarks H5028, H5029–H5127Amendments H5030, H5034, H5036, H5037, H5038, H5039, H5040, H5041, H5042, H5043, H5044, H5045, H5046, H5047, H5048, H5049, H5052, H5054, H5056, H5057, H5058, H5059, H5060, H5061, H5062, H5063, H5064, H5065, H5066, H5067, H5068, H5069, H5070, H5071, H5072, H5073, H5074, H5075, H5076, H5077, H5078, H5079, H5080, H5081, H5082, H5083, H5084, H5085, H5086, H5104, H5116, H5122, H5123Motions H5156Recorded votes H5153, H5154, H5155, H5156, H5157enactGrothman amendment (report to Congress on options for reducing number of civilians employed)Harrigan amendment (prohibit automated speed enforcement cameras on military installations)Ryan motion to recommitSelf amendment (define professional qualification requirements for chaplains in Armed Forces) | Adam Smith D-WA (amendment), Addison P. McDowell R-NC (amendment), Analilia Mejia D-NJ (amendment), Andrea Salinas D-OR (amendment), Andrew Ogles R-TN (amendment), Andy Harris R-MD (amendment), Angie Craig D-MN (amendment), Ann Wagner R-MO (amendment), Anna Paulina Luna R-FL (amendment), Ashley Hinson R-IA (amendment), August Pfluger R-TX (amendment), Austin Scott R-GA (amendment), Barry Moore R-AL (amendment), Ben Cline R-VA (amendment), Beth Van Duyne R-TX (amendment), Bill Foster D-IL (amendment), Bill Huizenga R-MI (amendment), Blake D. Moore R-UT (amendment), Brian J. Mast R-FL (amendment), Brian Jack R-GA (amendment), Brittany Pettersen D-CO (amendment), Burgess Owens R-UT (amendment), Chris Pappas D-NH (amendment), Chrissy Houlahan D-PA (amendment), Christopher H. Smith R-NJ (amendment), Claudia Tenney R-NY (amendment), Dan Newhouse R-WA (amendment), Daniel Meuser R-PA (amendment), Daniel Webster R-FL (amendment), Darin LaHood R-IL (amendment), Darrell Issa R-CA (amendment), Darren Soto D-FL (amendment), Dave Min D-CA (amendment), David P. Joyce R-OH (amendment), David Schweikert R-AZ (amendment), Derrick Van Orden R-WI (amendment), Donald G. Davis D-NC (amendment), Donald Norcross D-NJ, Dusty Johnson R-SD (amendment), Elijah Crane R-AZ (amendment), Elise M. Stefanik R-NY (amendment), Emily Randall D-WA (amendment), Eric A. "Rick" Crawford R-AR (amendment), Eric Burlison R-MO (amendment), Eric Sorensen D-IL, Erin Houchin R-IN (amendment), Eugene Simon Vindman D-VA (amendment), Frank D. Lucas R-OK (amendment), Gabe Evans R-CO (amendment), Gabe Vasquez D-NM (amendment), Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. D-CA, Glenn Grothman R-WI (amendment), Glenn Thompson R-PA (amendment), Hillary J. Scholten D-MI (amendment), J. French Hill R-AR (amendment), James R. Walkinshaw D-VA (amendment), Jamie Raskin D-MD (amendment), Jay Obernolte R-CA (amendment), Jefferson Shreve R-IN (amendment), Jill N. Tokuda D-HI, Jimmy Patronis R-FL (amendment), Joe Courtney D-CT (amendment), Joe Neguse D-CO (amendment), John R. Carter R-TX (amendment), John R. Moolenaar R-MI (amendment), John W. Mannion D-NY (amendment), John W. Rose R-TN (amendment), Josh Gottheimer D-NJ (amendment), Keith Self R-TX (amendment), Kelly Morrison D-MN (amendment), Kevin Hern R-OK (amendment), Kevin Mullin D-CA (amendment), Kimberlyn King-Hinds R-MP (amendment), Kristen McDonald Rivet D-MI (amendment), Lance Gooden R-TX (amendment), Maria Elvira Salazar R-FL (amendment), Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA (amendment), Matt Van Epps R-TN (amendment), Michael Cloud R-TX (amendment), Michael R. Turner R-OH (amendment), Michael T. McCaul R-TX (amendment), Michelle Fischbach R-MN (amendment), Mike Ezell R-MS (amendment), Mike Levin D-CA (amendment), Mike Rogers R-AL (amendment), Morgan Luttrell R-TX (amendment), Nathaniel Moran R-TX (amendment), Neal P. Dunn R-FL (amendment), Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY (amendment), Pat Harrigan R-NC (amendment), Patrick Ryan D-NY (motion), Paul A. Gosar R-AZ (amendment), Pete Sessions R-TX (amendment), Ralph Norman R-SC (amendment), Randy Fine R-FL (amendment), Raul Ruiz D-CA (amendment), Richard Hudson R-NC (amendment), Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. R-PA, Ronny Jackson R-TX (amendment), Russell Fry R-SC (amendment), Ryan K. Zinke R-MT (amendment), Sam Graves R-MO (amendment), Sam T. Liccardo D-CA (amendment), Sara Jacobs D-CA (amendment), Sarah Elfreth D-MD (amendment), Scott Fitzgerald R-WI (amendment), Sean Casten D-IL, Seth Magaziner D-RI (amendment), Shomari Figures D-AL (amendment), Stacey E. Plaskett D-VI (amendment), Stephen F. Lynch D-MA (amendment), Steve Cohen D-TN, Steve Womack R-AR (amendment), Susie Lee D-NV (amendment), Terri A. Sewell D-AL (amendment), Thomas H. Kean, Jr. R-NJ (amendment), Tim Moore R-NC (amendment), Trent Kelly R-MS (amendment), Troy E. Nehls R-TX (amendment), Val T. Hoyle D-OR (amendment), Veronica Escobar D-TX (amendment), Vicente Gonzalez D-TX (amendment), Vince Fong R-CA (amendment), W. Gregory Steube R-FL (amendment), Warren Davidson R-OH (amendment), Zachary Nunn R-IA (amendment) | Jul 22, 2026 |
| House · Extensions | Debate and remarks E715, H4698–H4707, H4736–H5018Text printed H4698, H4746–H4967Amendments H4704, H4967, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977, H4978, H4979, H4980, H4981, H4982, H4983, H4984, H4985, H4986, H4987, H4991, H4993, H4995, H4996, H4998, H4999, H5001, H5002, H5003, H5005, H5006Recorded votes H4706, H4707, H5008, H5009, H5010, H5011, H5012, H5013, H5014, H5015, H5016, H5017Boebert amendment (cadets or midshipmen alternative service obligations to pursue pro athletic careers)Crank amendment (establish rebuttable presumption to carry personal firearm on military installation)Boebert amendment (maintain current statutory reporting deadline for Afghanistan War Commission)Boebert amendment (use of voice-based risk assessment technology to identify servicemembers for drug testing)Carter of Georgia amendment (State versus Federal law on recycling, disposal, and materials recovery)consideration (H. Res. 1438), previous questionCrane amendment (Ukraine security assistance funding)Gallagher amendment (study on preemption of State fuel policies impact on refining capacity)Hunt amendment (court injunctions against energy infrastructure necessary for defense-related support)Mace amendment (prohibit male students from female sports at Dept. of Defense Education Activity schools)Mace amendment (prohibit TRICARE coverage of gender-related medical treatment) | Adam Smith D-WA, Addison P. McDowell R-NC (amendment), Andrew Ogles R-TN (amendment), André Carson D-IN (amendment), Andy Biggs R-AZ (amendment), Anna Paulina Luna R-FL (amendment), Austin Scott R-GA (amendment), Betty McCollum D-MN, Chrissy Houlahan D-PA, Clay Fuller R-GA, Cory Mills R-FL, Dale W. Strong R-AL (amendment), Don Bacon R-NE, Donald Norcross D-NJ, Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA (amendment), Ed Case D-HI (amendment), Elijah Crane R-AZ (amendment), Emanuel Cleaver D-MO (amendment), Eric Burlison R-MO (amendment), Eric Sorensen D-IL, Erin Houchin R-IN (amendment), Gabe Amo D-RI (amendment), Gabe Evans R-CO (amendment), Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. D-CA (amendment), Greg Casar D-TX (amendment), H. Morgan Griffith R-VA (amendment), Jack Bergman R-MI (amendment), James C. Moylan R-GU, James Gallagher R-CA (amendment), James P. McGovern D-MA (amendment), Jason Crow D-CO, Jeff Crank R-CO (amendment), Jennifer A. Kiggans R-VA, Jill N. Tokuda D-HI, Jimmy Patronis R-FL (amendment), Jodey C. Arrington R-TX (amendment), Joe Courtney D-CT, Joe Wilson R-SC (amendment), John Garamendi D-CA, John J. McGuire III R-VA, Johnny Olszewski, Jr. D-MD, Josh Gottheimer D-NJ (amendment), Kat Cammack R-FL (amendment), Ken Calvert R-CA (amendment), Lauren Boebert R-CO (amendment), Mark Takano D-CA, Michael Baumgartner R-WA (amendment), Michael Cloud R-TX (amendment), Mike Carey R-OH (amendment), Mike Rogers R-AL, Morgan Luttrell R-TX (amendment), Nancy Mace R-SC (amendment), Nanette Diaz Barragán D-CA (amendment), Nicholas J. Begich III R-AK (amendment), Pat Fallon R-TX, Pat Harrigan R-NC, Patrick Ryan D-NY (amendment), Ralph Norman R-SC (amendment), Robert J. Wittman R-VA, Ronny Jackson R-TX, Salud O. Carbajal D-CA (amendment), Sara Jacobs D-CA, Sarah Elfreth D-MD, Scott DesJarlais R-TN, Sheri Biggs R-SC (amendment), Tom Barrett R-MI (amendment), Trent Kelly R-MS, Troy A. Carter D-LA (amendment), Vern Buchanan R-FL (amendment), Virginia Foxx R-NC, Wesley Hunt R-TX (amendment) | Jul 21, 2026 |
| House | Debate and remarks H4402 | Bryan Steil R-WI | Jul 13, 2026 |
| House | Debate and remarks H4335–H4344Text printed H4335Amendments H4343Motions H4344Recorded votes H4343, H4344consideration (H. Res. 1398), previous question | Austin Scott R-GA, James P. McGovern D-MA (amendment), Steve Scalise R-LA (motion) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| House | Debate and remarks H4252 | John W. Rose R-TN | Jun 25, 2026 |
Research
What has been written about this bill: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.
Committee report
Congressional Budget Office cost estimates 2
- Jun 26, 2026H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027As reported by the House Committee on Armed Services on June 15, 2026
- Jun 11, 2026Direct Spending and Revenue Effects of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027Letter to the Honorable Mike Rogers
Constitutional authority
The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the Congressional Record, vol. 172, no. 81, May 13, 2026, page H3454.
CRS reports 33
Congressional Research Service work that CRS links to this bill or the law it became, newest first.
Cite it 33
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
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| IN12751 | Israel: 2026 Elections and Government Formation | Insight | Oct 30, 2026 |
| R46406 | Voter Registration: Recent Developments and Issues for Congress | Report | Oct 30, 2026 |
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| R45030 | Federal Role in Voter Registration: The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) and Subsequent Developments | Report | Oct 29, 2026 |
| IN12665 | U.S. Military Operations Against Iran’s Missile and Nuclear Programs | Insight | Oct 20, 2026 |
Amendments 25
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAmdt 242 | Amendment sought to strike section 1213, relating to the deadline for the Afghanistan War Commission's final report, and maintain the current statutory reporting deadline. | Lauren Boebert R-CO | On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 65 - 361 (Roll no. 255). |
| HAmdt 243 | Amendment sought to strike section 521 and replace it with a prohibition on foreign nationals attending the United States Military Academies. | Lauren Boebert R-CO | On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 61 - 360 (Roll no. 256). |
| HAmdt 244 | Amendment sought to strike section 524, which removes the existing statutory limit on the number of cadets who may receive alternative service obligations to pursue professional athletic careers, thereby preserving the current cap. | Lauren Boebert R-CO | On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 65 - 359 (Roll no. 257). |
| HAmdt 245 | Amendment strikes section 518, relating to the pilot program on modernization of drug testing using voice-based risk assessment technology to identify servicemembers for drug testing. | Lauren Boebert R-CO | On agreeing to the Boebert amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 265 - 161, 1 Present (Roll no. 258). |
| HAmdt 246 | An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 as en bloc No. 1: Nos. 10, 11, 13, 16, 21, 23, 24, 25, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, and 104. | Mike Rogers R-AL | On agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendments (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. |
Related bills 58
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
Titles 8
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
- Short Title(s) as Introduced
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- Short Title(s) as Reported to House
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- Short Title(s) as Passed House
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
- Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026
- SHIPS for America Act of 2026
- Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act of 2026
- Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
- To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Appropriations
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Arms control and nonproliferation
- Aviation and airports
- Building construction
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Data collection, sharing, protection
- Department of Defense
- Europe
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- Israel
- Middle East
- Military assistance, sales, and agreements
- Military civil functions
- Military command and structure
- Military medicine
- Military personnel and dependents
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Performance measurement
- Public contracts and procurement
- South Asia
- Strategic materials and reserves
- Wages and earnings
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 22, 2026Engrossed in House
- Jun 15, 2026Reported in House
- May 13, 2026Introduced in House
Everything here is as published by Congress: the summary is the Congressional Research Service's, the action wording is the clerks', and the subjects are the Library of Congress's. How far it got is read from the actions themselves, taking the most recent one of each kind, so a bill that failed a vote and later passed is shown as having passed. Records come from this bill on Congress.gov and govinfo.gov; cost estimates are the Congressional Budget Office's, and the hearings are the printed hearings GovInfo publishes, which can appear months after the hearing.
