H.R. 8800
119th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
1
Cosponsors
83
Actions
25
Amendments
15
Committees
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Since introduced
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
22 July 2026·1 month ago
Summary
Reported to House · Updated 29 June 2026
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
Timeline
83 actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 316.
22 July 2026 · Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8800 as unfinished business.
22 July 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 2.
22 July 2026 · Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
22 July 2026 · Floor
Mr. Ryan moved to recommit to the Committee on Armed Services.
22 July 2026 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
22 July 2026 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Houlahan demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
22 July 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harrigan amendment No. 44.
22 July 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business.
22 July 2026 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harrigan amendment No. 44, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cisneros demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
22 July 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Issa amendment No. 30.
22 July 2026 · Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8800.
22 July 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
22 July 2026 · Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
22 July 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business.
22 July 2026 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 316, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grothman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
22 July 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 3.
22 July 2026 · Floor
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
22 July 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 278).
22 July 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1438, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment en bloc No. 5.
22 July 2026 · 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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Appropriations Committee
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Armed Services Committee
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- Referred To13 May 2026
- Markup By4 Jun 2026
- Reported By15 Jun 2026
- Unknown22 Jul 2026
- Unknown22 Jul 2026
Budget Committee
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Education and Workforce Committee
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Energy and Commerce 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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Reports
Amendments
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- HAMDT 259Failed
Amendment sought to authorize the Secretary to approve any eligible investor and cleared investment professional who meets the program's statutory and regulatory requirements to assess potential investment opportunities that match with the Department of War's requirements or potential requirements. It sought to make clear that the program is not capped, allowing an unlimited number of qualified investors, cleared personnel, and covered companies to participate at the discretion of the Secretary of War.
22 July 2026
- HAMDT 258Agreed
Amendment codifies protections and responsibilities for chaplains and subjects such protections to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
22 July 2026
- HAMDT 261Agreed
Amendment prohibits the use of automated speed enforcement cameras on military installations.
22 July 2026
- HAMDT 266Failed
Amendment sought to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report detailing options for reducing the number of civilians employed by the Department of Defense by 200,000.
22 July 2026
- HAMDT 265Agreed
22 July 2026
- HAMDT 264Agreed
22 July 2026
- HAMDT 263Agreed
22 July 2026
- HAMDT 262Agreed
22 July 2026
- HAMDT 260Agreed
22 July 2026
- HAMDT 257Failed
Amendment sought to authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish a school choice pilot program for members of the Armed Forces.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 256Agreed
Amendment prohibits male participation in female sports at Department of Defense Education Activity schools.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 255Agreed
Amendment prohibits gender-related medical care under TRICARE and prevents TRICARE from covering certain gender-related medical procedures and treatments.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 254Failed
Amendment sought to codify Executive Order 14183, which implements a ban on transgender service members by requiring all personnel to serve in accordance with their biological sex, citing military readiness and discipline.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 253Agreed
Amendment establishes a presumption of approval for qualified Department of Defense servicemembers and civilian employees seeking authorization from their facility commander to carry personal firearms on military installations.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 252Failed
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 251Failed
Amendment sought to prohibit the Department of Defense from using taxpayer funds to cover the costs of foreign military personnel participating in bilateral or multilateral military exercises conducted with the United States unless the Secretary of Defense waives the prohibition when necessary to support a U.S. national security interest.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 250Failed
Amendment sought to preempt state and local laws that impose requirements different from federal standards on certain defense-related recycling, disposal, and materials recovery activities.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 249Failed
Amendment sought to conduct a study to explore mechanisms by which federal authority can preempt or otherwise mitigate state actions that effectively undermine domestic refining capacity critical to national defense.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 248Agreed
Amendment modifies the bill to protect a critical component of California's defense fuel supply chain by ensuring the continued operation of the Santa Ynez Pipeline System, which transports domestically produced crude oil to refineries that supply Department of Defense installations.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 247Failed
Amendment sought to amend the bill to ensure that no court may issue injunctions that impair military readiness, military fuel supply, or defense-related logistical support.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 246Agreed
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 245Agreed
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.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 244Failed
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.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 243Failed
Amendment sought to strike section 521 and replace it with a prohibition on foreign nationals attending the United States Military Academies.
21 July 2026
- HAMDT 242Failed
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.
21 July 2026
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