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119th Congress

S. 1071

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
John Cornyn(R-TX)
Introduced
Mar 14, 2025
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Committees
House Committee on Armed Services; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Official text
Engrossed Amendment House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (1)

Original cosponsors (1)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Passed House” version

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 • In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA, and • In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process.

Roll-call votes

DateVoteResultYour members
Dec 17, 2025
Senate #648		Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071Motion Agreed toSet your home to see
Dec 15, 2025
Senate #647		Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071Cloture Motion Agreed toSet your home to see
Dec 11, 2025
Senate #646		Motion to Proceed to the House Message to Accompany S. 1071Motion to Proceed Agreed toSet your home to see
Dec 10, 2025
House #320		On Passage: To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposesPassedSet your home to see
Dec 10, 2025
House #319		On Motion to Commit: To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposesFailedSet your home to see

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