National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Sponsored bySen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]TX· Introduced 14 mars 2025

Open on Congress.gov

Cosponsors

Actions

Amendments

Committees

—

Since introduced

Introduced

Committee

Passed Chamber

Passed Both

Enacted

Step 4 of 0

Latest action

Became Public Law No: 119-60.

18 décembre 2025·7 months ago

Summary

Passed House · Updated 23 juin 2026

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

Timeline

45 actions

Signed by President.
18 décembre 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
18 décembre 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
18 décembre 2025 · President
Presented to President.
18 décembre 2025 · Floor
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
18 décembre 2025 · President
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
18 décembre 2025 · Floor
Signed by President.
18 décembre 2025 · President
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate.
17 décembre 2025 · Floor
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
17 décembre 2025 · Floor
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
17 décembre 2025 · NotUsed
Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
17 décembre 2025 · ResolvingDifferences
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8749)
16 décembre 2025 · Floor
Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8707-8708)
15 décembre 2025 · Floor
Cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 647. (CR S8707)
15 décembre 2025 · Floor
Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) fell when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 in Senate.
15 décembre 2025 · Floor
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 made in Senate. (CR S8655)
11 décembre 2025 · Floor
Motion by Senator Thune to refer to Senate Committee on Armed Services the House message to accompany S. 1071 with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3963) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
11 décembre 2025 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S8655-8656)
11 décembre 2025 · Floor
Cloture motion on the motion to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 presented in Senate. (CR S8655-8656)
11 décembre 2025 · Floor
Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) made in Senate. (CR S8656)
11 décembre 2025 · Floor

25 earlier actionsView all on Congress.gov

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]TX

Cosponsors

Republican1100%

Republican:Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]TX

Classification

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Legislative subjects

Cemeteries and funeralsTexasVeterans' organizations and recognition

Committees

Armed Services Committee
House · Standing
- Unknown10 Dec 2025
- Unknown10 Dec 2025
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To14 Mar 2025
- Discharged From2 Aug 2025

Amendments

SAMDT 3962Withdrawn
To improve the bill.
17 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3961Withdrawn
To improve the bill.
17 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3999Proposed
17 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3980Proposed
16 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3981Proposed
16 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3983Proposed
16 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3982Proposed
16 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3977Proposed
16 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3976Proposed
16 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3978Proposed
16 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3975Proposed
16 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3965Unknown
To improve the bill.
15 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3964Unknown
To improve the bill.
15 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3963Agreed
To improve the bill.
15 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3970Proposed
12 décembre 2025
SAMDT 3969Proposed
12 décembre 2025
HAMDT 116Agreed
10 décembre 2025

Track National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 as it moves through Congress