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Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 15, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
S. 2296

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Jul 15, 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

What just happenedNov 12, 2025

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 12, 2025FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Nov 12, 2025FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Nov 10, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Oct 9, 2025Floor

    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.

  5. Oct 9, 2025Floor17000

    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.

  6. Oct 9, 2025Floor

    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.

    Armed Services Committee
  7. Oct 9, 2025Floor

    Considered by Senate.

  8. Oct 8, 2025Floor

    Considered by Senate.

  9. Oct 6, 2025Floor

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

  10. Oct 1, 2025Floor

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

  11. Sep 30, 2025Floor

    Considered by Senate.

  12. Sep 29, 2025Floor

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

  13. Sep 19, 2025Floor

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

  14. Sep 17, 2025Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6667)

  15. Sep 16, 2025Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6625)

  16. Sep 11, 2025Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6561)

  17. Sep 10, 2025Floor

    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)

    Armed Services Committee
  18. Sep 10, 2025Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6512)

  19. Sep 4, 2025Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion.

  20. Sep 4, 2025Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 83 - 13. Record Vote Number: 503. (CR S6054)

  21. Sep 4, 2025Floor

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

  22. Sep 3, 2025Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5989)

  23. Sep 2, 2025Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14. Record Vote Number: 500. (CR S5544)

  24. Sep 2, 2025Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S5539)

  25. Aug 2, 2025Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5522)

  26. Aug 2, 2025Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5522)

  27. Jul 15, 2025Floor

    An errata sheet on written report No. 119-39 was printed.

  28. Jul 15, 2025Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 115.

  29. Jul 15, 2025Committee

    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-39.

    Armed Services Committee
  30. Jul 15, 2025Committee14000

    Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Wicker. With written report No. 119-39.

    Armed Services Committee
  31. Jul 15, 2025IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

  32. Apr 9, 2025Committee

    Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 6.

    Personnel Subcommittee
  33. Apr 9, 2025Committee

    Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 8.

    Cybersecurity Subcommittee
  34. Apr 8, 2025Committee

    Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 5.

    Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee
  35. Mar 5, 2025Committee

    Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-75, pt. 3.

    Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee