National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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Bill Number

S 1071

Introduced

Mar 14, 2025

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-60.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funerals Texas Veterans' organizations and recognition

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Summary

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill also sets forth policies and authorities for the Department of State, the Coast Guard, and the Intelligence Community (IC).

Among other elements, the bill

authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;
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 domestic sourcing;
sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific;
sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber operations, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence;
authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;
authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration;
sets policy regarding the organization and workforce of the State Department;
sets acquisition and personnel policy for the Coast Guard;
sets policy for merchant mariner credentials, vessel safety, and oil pollution response; and
sets policy for the IC regarding artificial intelligence and biotechnology.

For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see

Actions

Dec 18, 2025

Signed by President.
Dec 18, 2025

Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-60.
Dec 18, 2025

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 17, 2025

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate.
Dec 17, 2025

Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
Dec 17, 2025

Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
Dec 17, 2025

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Dec 17, 2025

Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
Dec 17, 2025

Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
Dec 16, 2025

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8749)
Dec 16, 2025

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
Dec 15, 2025

Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 647. (CR S8707)
Dec 15, 2025

Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8707-8708)
Dec 15, 2025

Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 in Senate.
Dec 15, 2025

Considered by Senate.
Dec 15, 2025

Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 647.
Dec 11, 2025

Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1071 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 646. (CR S8655)
Dec 11, 2025

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 made in Senate. (CR S8655)
Dec 11, 2025

Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
Dec 11, 2025

Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8655-8656)
Dec 11, 2025

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
Dec 11, 2025

Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 presented in Senate. (CR S8655-8656)
Dec 11, 2025

Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) made in Senate.
Dec 11, 2025

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) made in Senate.
Dec 11, 2025

Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 presented in Senate.
Dec 11, 2025

Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 made in Senate.
Dec 11, 2025

Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Dec 11, 2025

Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1071 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 75 - 22. Record Vote Number: 646.
Dec 10, 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 10, 2025

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Dec 10, 2025

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510)
Dec 10, 2025

The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 10, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510)
Dec 10, 2025

Mr. Norcross moved to commit to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR H5518)
Dec 10, 2025

On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 216 (Roll no. 319).
Dec 10, 2025

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 10, 2025

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5519-5520)
Dec 10, 2025

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1071.
Dec 10, 2025

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1071, the Chair put the question on motion to commit and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Norcross demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 10, 2025

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
Dec 10, 2025

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5136-5518)
Dec 10, 2025

Rule H. Res. 936 passed House.
Dec 10, 2025

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320).
Dec 10, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320).
Dec 10, 2025

Considered as unfinished business.
Dec 10, 2025

Mr. Norcross moved to commit to the Committee on Armed Services.
Dec 10, 2025

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936.
Dec 9, 2025

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
Aug 8, 2025

Held at the desk.
Aug 8, 2025

Received in the House.
Aug 8, 2025

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2025

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2025

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475; text: CR S5475)
Aug 1, 2025

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475: 6; text: CR S5475: 6)
Mar 14, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 14, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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