SENATE 1071119th CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-60.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Last Action: 12/18/2025

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2025-12-18Became Public Law No: 119-60.
2025-12-18Became Public Law No: 119-60.
2025-12-18Signed by President.
2025-12-18Signed by President.
2025-12-18Presented to President.
2025-12-18Presented to President.
2025-12-18Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2025-12-17Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
2025-12-17Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 1071 by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 20. Record Vote Number: 648.
2025-12-17Motion by Senator Thune to concur in the House amendment to S. 1071 with an amendment (SA 3961) withdrawn in Senate.
2025-12-17Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered).
2025-12-16Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8749)
2025-12-15Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S8707-8708)
2025-12-15Motion 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.
2025-12-15Cloture 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)

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-12-10 (53)

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

Cosponsors (1)

Ted Cruz (R-TX)

Subjects

Accounting and auditing
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Afghanistan
Africa
Air quality
Alabama
Alaska
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Albania
Alliances
Alternative treatments
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Appropriations
Arctic and polar regions
Arizona
Arkansas
Armed Forces Retirement Home

Became law: Pub. L. 119-60

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