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119th Congress

S. 2296

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
Roger F. Wicker(R-MS)
Introduced
Jul 15, 2025
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Committees
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Official text
Engrossed in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (0)

No cosponsors.

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to Senate” 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). It also authorizes the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for FY2026. The bill authorizes appropriations but it does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation. Among other elements, the bill • authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles; • authorizes active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; • authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; • requires DOD to develop a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies; • requires the Navy to implement certain processes to improve the material condition and combat readiness of Navy surface ships maintained and repaired at private shipyards; • extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (an initiative to enhance U.S. deterrence and defense posture, assure allies and partners, and increase capability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region) through FY2026; and • repeals various statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within DOD, including a provision establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer of DOD. 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
Oct 9, 2025
Senate #570		S. 2296, as amendedBill PassedSet your home to see
Oct 9, 2025
Senate #569		Merkley Amdt. No. 3927Amendment RejectedSet your home to see
Oct 9, 2025
Senate #568		Sanders Amdt. No. 3853Amendment RejectedSet your home to see
Oct 9, 2025
Senate #567		Duckworth Amdt. No. 3210Amendment RejectedSet your home to see
Oct 9, 2025
Senate #566		Van Hollen Amdt. No. 3872Amendment RejectedSet your home to see
Oct 9, 2025
Senate #565		Schumer Amdt. No. 3109Amendment RejectedSet your home to see
Oct 9, 2025
Senate #564		Curtis Amdt. No. 3697Amendment RejectedSet your home to see
Oct 9, 2025
Senate #563		Scott (FL) Amdt. No. 3535Amendment RejectedSet your home to see
Oct 9, 2025
Senate #562		Paul Amdt. No. 3761Amendment RejectedSet your home to see
Sep 10, 2025
Senate #512		Motion to Table Schumer Amdt. No. 3849Motion to Table Agreed toSet your home to see
Sep 4, 2025
Senate #503		Motion to Proceed to S. 2296Motion to Proceed Agreed toSet your home to see
Sep 2, 2025
Senate #500		Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 2296Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toSet your home to see

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