S. 2296

119th Congress

Introduced

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Sponsored byRepublican:Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]MS· Introduced 15 July 2025
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Cosponsors

35

Actions

885

Amendments

1

Committees

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Latest action

Held at the desk.

12 November 2025·8 months ago

Summary

Reported to Senate · Updated 18 September 2025

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

Timeline

35 actions

  1. Received in the House.

    12 November 2025 · Floor

  2. Held at the desk.

    12 November 2025 · Floor

  3. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    10 November 2025 · Floor

  4. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate under the order of 10/9/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 570.

    9 October 2025 · Floor

  5. Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3866) withdrawn in Senate.

    9 October 2025 · Floor

  6. Considered by Senate.

    9 October 2025 · Floor

  7. Passed Senate under the order of 10/9/2025, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 570.

    9 October 2025 · Floor

  8. Considered by Senate.

    8 October 2025 · Floor

  9. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6943-6944)

    6 October 2025 · Floor

  10. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6889-6893)

    1 October 2025 · Floor

  11. Considered by Senate.

    30 September 2025 · Floor

  12. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6805-6813)

    29 September 2025 · Floor

  13. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6781-6784)

    19 September 2025 · Floor

  14. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6667)

    17 September 2025 · Floor

  15. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6625)

    16 September 2025 · Floor

  16. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6561)

    11 September 2025 · Floor

  17. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6512)

    10 September 2025 · Floor

  18. Motion by Senator Thune to recommit to Senate Committee on Armed Services with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3866) made in Senate. (text: CR S6512)

    10 September 2025 · Floor

  19. Measure laid before Senate by motion.

    4 September 2025 · Floor

  20. Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S6050)

    4 September 2025 · Floor

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Sponsorship

0 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]MS

Classification

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Legislative subjects

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Committees

1

  • Armed Services Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Reported Original Measure16 Jul 2025

    • Cybersecurity Subcommittee

      • Hearings By (subcommittee)9 Apr 2025

    • Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee

      • Hearings By (subcommittee)8 Apr 2025

    • Personnel Subcommittee

      • Hearings By (subcommittee)9 Apr 2025

    • Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee

      • Hearings By (subcommittee)5 Mar 2025

Reports

Amendments

885

  • SAMDT 3868Unknown

    To improve the bill.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3867Withdrawn

    To improve the bill.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3866Withdrawn

    To improve the bill.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3865Withdrawn

    To improve the bill.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3864Withdrawn

    To improve the bill.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3427Agreed

    To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on casualty assistance and long-term care programs.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3748Agreed

    In the nature of a substitute.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3863Withdrawn

    To improve the bill.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3928Agreed

    To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for deploying microreactors.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3728Agreed

    To require the executive branch to develop a whole-of-government strategy to disrupt growing cooperation among the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which are the foremost adversaries of the United States, and mitigate the risks posed to the United States.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3826Agreed

    To modify and reauthorize the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3753Agreed

    To improve coordination of Federal efforts to identify and mitigate health and national security risks through a monitoring system to map essential medicine supply chains using data analytics.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3015Agreed

    To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a feasibility study on the removal of oil from sunken World War II vessels in waters near the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3880Agreed

    To require a report on the United States boot industrial base and Berry Amendment compliance.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3888Agreed

    To combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing at its sources globally.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3899Agreed

    To require the President or his designee to certify whether the Government of Syria is meeting certain conditions following repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3819Agreed

    To provide for certain authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3901Agreed

    To increase the supply of affordable housing in America.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3742Agreed

    To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3272Agreed

    To support law enforcement agencies and crime victims.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 2979Agreed

    To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3842Agreed

    To establish a military-civilian medical surge program.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3825Agreed

    To authorize the establishment of a Baltic Security Initiative for the purpose of strengthening the defensive capabilities of the Baltic countries.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3702Agreed

    To improve coordination between Federal and State agencies and the Do Not Pay working system.

    9 October 2025

  • SAMDT 3818Agreed

    To enhance United States support for identifying and recovering Ukrainian children who were abducted by the Russian Federation, and to hold accountable those who are responsible for such abductions.

    9 October 2025

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