H.R. 3838
119th Congress
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
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Cosponsors
82
Actions
26
Amendments
19
Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate.
30 September 2025·9 months ago
Summary
Reported to House · Updated 11 September 2025
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and 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 and the Maritime Administration. It also authorizes appropriations for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and the Naval Petroleum Reserves, and modifies the defense acquisition system to expedite delivery of capabilities to the Armed Forces.
Among other elements, the bill
- authorizes the acquisition or modification of various military items (e.g., aircraft) and sets policy for certain procurement programs;
- authorizes research, development, test, and evaluation and sets policy for such activities;
- sets active component and reserve component end-strength levels;
- sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;
- sets policy regarding acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and small businesses;
- sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel;
- sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber activities, cyber workforce and training, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence matters; and
- authorizes the activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, defense environmental cleanup, nuclear energy, and other defense activities.
For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see
Timeline
82 actions
Received in the Senate.
30 September 2025 · IntroReferral
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs (AZ) amendment No. 29, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Elfreth demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
10 September 2025 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 23, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (WA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
10 September 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Austin Scott amendment No. 21.
10 September 2025 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 17, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Jacobs demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
10 September 2025 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mace amendment No. 15, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
10 September 2025 · Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3838 as unfinished business.
10 September 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4214)
10 September 2025 · Floor
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 196 (Roll no. 262).
10 September 2025 · Floor
Ms. Houlahan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services. (CR H4211)
10 September 2025 · Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10 September 2025 · Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
10 September 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4176-4213)
10 September 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 15.
10 September 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 17.
10 September 2025 · Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
10 September 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4125-4128)
10 September 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 22.
10 September 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Greene (GA) amendment No. 24.
10 September 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 682, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 253.
10 September 2025 · Floor
Sponsorship
1 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]ALCosponsors
- Democrat1100%
- Democrat:Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]WA
Classification
Policy area
Armed Forces and National SecurityLegislative subjects
Committees
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Agriculture Committee
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Appropriations Committee
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Armed Services Committee
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- Referred To9 Jun 2025
- Markup By15 Jul 2025
- Reported By19 Aug 2025
- Unknown10 Sept 2025
- Unknown10 Sept 2025
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Committee on House Administration
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Education and Workforce Committee
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Energy and Commerce Committee
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Financial Services Committee
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Homeland Security Committee
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Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
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Judiciary Committee
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Natural Resources Committee
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Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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Science, Space, and Technology Committee
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Small Business Committee
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Ways and Means Committee
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Reports
Amendments
26
- HAMDT 99Agreed
Amendment repeals the 2002 and 1991 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMFs).
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 96Agreed
Amendment modifies section 1555 of the National Defense Authorization Act, FY 2024, regarding contracting for military recruitment to prohibit the Department of Defense from contracting with certain entities that perform fact-checking and information-grading services.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 81Agreed
Amendment increases penalties for entering a military installation or violating national defense area security regulations.
10 September 2025
- SAMDT 3979Proposed
16 December 2025
- HAMDT 79Agreed
Amendment eliminates the preference for motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the Department of Defense.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 78Failed
Amendment sought to require the Secretary of Defense to certify that offshore wind projects in the North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic Planning Areas will not interfere with radar capabilities.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 80Agreed
9 September 2025
- HAMDT 97Failed
Amendment sought to prohibit the designation of military and certain National Guard lands as critical habitats under the Endangered Species Act when deemed necessary by the Department of Defense, and to exempt military personnel from Endangered Species Act prohibitions during national defense-related operations, including incidental harm to protected species.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 100Agreed
Amendment requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services on the fraud scheme perpetrated by Janet Yamanaka Mello, a civilian employee of the Department of the Army who was indicted and pleaded guilty to stealing over $100 million in 4-H Military Partnership Grant program funds.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 90Agreed
Amendment restricts base commanders' ability to fly unauthorized flags at their discretion.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 95Failed
Amendment sought to strike foreign aid funding for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 94Failed
Amendment sought to strike funding for the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid program.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 87Agreed
Amendment prohibits the Superintendent of a Service Academy from allowing a cadet or midshipman who is male from participating in an athletic program or activity that is designated exclusively for females.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 88Agreed
Amendment prohibits the Secretary of Defense from soliciting information through a form or survey regarding the gender identity of an individual, providing an option to indicate the sex or gender of an individual is something other than male or female, and requires the Secretary reject a response other than male or female to a required question on a form or survey regarding sex or gender.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 89Agreed
Amendment prohibits individuals from accessing or using single-sex spaces on military installations which do not correspond to the biological sex of the individual.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 86Agreed
Amendment prohibits the Department of Defense from covering or furnishing gender-related medical treatment under TRICARE.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 85Agreed
Amendment prohibits the provision of gender transition procedures, including surgery or medication, through the Exceptional Family Medical Program.
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 101Agreed
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 98Agreed
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 93Failed
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 92Agreed
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 91Failed
10 September 2025
- HAMDT 84Agreed
9 September 2025
- HAMDT 83Agreed
9 September 2025
- HAMDT 82Agreed
9 September 2025
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